Lisa is honored to have her friends, Dino and Nanette join her on this episode.

An amazing married couple - as two adult survivors of sexual abuse they share their personal stories, how fear was part of their childhoods, and how they found hope after walking through trauma. When surrounded by hopelessness, healing seemed hard to find, and the question, “God, where were you?” popped up, they each found healing and hope in God.

As Native Americans, they have worked with Native young people their entire lives, sharing the hope and peace that have changed their lives.

This conversation is shared with honesty, care, and compassion in the hope of encouraging others who may feel alone in their healing journey. May you, or a friend you know, be encouraged in your own journey.

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse and trauma.

Adult sibling relationships don’t come with a manual – but they shape our lives in powerful ways. This episode explores the real dynamics of adult siblings and the intentional choices we make to stay connected through the roller coaster of life.

Join Lisa, and her two younger brothers, Doug and Brad, for an upbeat look at the chaos and fun of adult sibling life. Lots of laughter and practical tips about doing life together - plus, some special holiday memories.

Through honest conversations, personal stories, and practical reflections, Lisa and her brothers dive into topics like communication, boundaries, supporting one another, grieving differently, and choosing connection. No matter where you are with a sibling relationship, tune in for some insights and encouragement!

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, have you ever wondered:
- Why was Jesus born?
- Did anyone know to expect His birth?
- How did all of this come to be?

Join Lisa and her nephew Sam, as they walk through promises God made to men and women thousands of years ago, and how they came true in the birth of Jesus! Enjoy this meaningful way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas, Christ’s birth.

You’ll discover…
- The first promise of God sending a rescuer was shared with Adam and Eve
back in the Garden of Eden.
- God communicated over thousands of years the promise of a coming
Messiah, through a specific nation and family, completely fulfilled in the
birth of Jesus.

Lisa personally revisits this story each year before Christmas, because it has deeply impacted her life and belief in God. This year, she wants to share this powerful story with you, and people you love. So, grab some hot cocoa, a Christmas cookie or candy cane, and jump into this fast-paced look through thousands of years, unpacking "The Road to the Manger: The Epic Origin Story Leading to the Birth of Jesus."

Help for the Holidays is Here

Feeling Broken at the Holidays? Loss? Stress? Anxiety? Family tension?

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be painful, anxious, and overwhelming. With heightened expectations, we experience the sentimental highs, but also the pain of so much brokenness – with others, and even in our own life.

In this episode, join Lisa and her friend, psychologist Dr. Kelly for some encouragement and peace. They talk honestly about what it’s like to move through Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, and Christmas when your heart feels heavy.

Dr. Kelly offers practical help and hope with navigating relationships, loss, and healing.

Come explore practical ways to cope with loss, manage emotional triggers, set boundaries, and find peace and hope. Whether you're grieving a loved one, healing from heartbreak, feeling disconnected, or simply struggling to stay afloat, this conversation is for you.

Don’t miss this special holiday edition of “Thrive in the Mess!”

Viewer / Listener discretion advised with potential triggers, as the following topics are mentioned: physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, suicide, trauma, loss.

(Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional. Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.)

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If you like this, you can hear more from Dr. Kelly, on Episode 2 - “Mental Health: Hope in Trauma for Your Journey with Special Guest: Dr. Kelly!”. Click link below!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2497523/episodes/17124342

Eight hearts, four cultures, one incredible story of family.

What a powerful journey of how one couple’s open hearts built a family of eight through love, faith, foster care, and adoption – showing family can be beautifully unexpected.

Join Lisa and her friends, Robert and Jessica, and hear the sorrows and joys of how their family came together from foster care to international adoption.

Listen in for some hope and encouragement and see how God “sets the lonely in families.”

Special Dad / Daughter episode! Lisa invited her Dad, Ron Hutchcraft, to talk about some of the messes he's walked through in life.

There were surprise questions, some never-before-heard answers, and lots of laughter!

Join this genuine conversation of hope and encouragement from Ron's life ranging from the loss of his wife to what he began calling his daughter as a new dad.

You'll leave encouraged with practical help and a whole lot of hope!

What happens when your children lead you to God? This mom’s story is honest and full of hope.

It’s never too late to find faith. This mom’s story proves it. God works in ways we never expect – sometimes through our own children.

Her daughters never gave up praying, and their mom found hope.

Join Lisa, and her friends, Cristina, along with her daughters Jade and Amber, as they share this powerful story of when hope enters a family.

Find real hope in this episode for yourself, for your family, for a friend.

Episode 19

Empty Nest!

When your children are young, it's unthinkable they might someday leave the home.

And yet, 18 years can go by quickly!

What happens when the nest starts to empty out? What about when the last childheads for college? Or gets married? What then?

Lisa invites her husband, Rick, to join her in a fast-moving, fun and candid conversation about navigating the "empty nest" journey.

• How can we best prepare our young people to leave the home? (pro tip: Start young!)

• How do we best influence our young adult child?

• Why is offering grace so important?

• How do we best navigate this new season -- for our young adult child? For a marriage? For us as individuals?

No matter where you are on the parenting journey, this powerful conversation will help trigger thoughts and ideas to prepare your family for the exciting new season of Empty Nest. Ready? Let's go!

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