At some point, every parent will have to work through a crisis with their kids. Whether their child deals with a substance addiction or battles an eating disorder or questions their sexuality or walks away from the faith, parents need encouragement and strategy to work through these difficult seasons.



Joining Catherine again to discuss parenting through the hard times is best-selling author Laine Lawson Craft. Laine’s brand new book, The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, covers a plethora of parenting potholes. Together, Catherine and Laine cover this vital parenting ground:


Maintaining self-care in a crisis
Evicting enablement
Establishing healthy boundaries
Changing the rules
Responding to manipulation
Dealing with the judgment of others
Establishing community
Finding a Christian counselor
Guarding our minds from discouragement
Praying the Word over our children



And at the end of this episode, these ladies offer a powerful, Spirit-filled prayer to wage war in the heavenlies for this next generation.



LINKS:



Laine’s Book: The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal

Laine’s website

Laine’s Instagram Page

Laine’s Facebook Page

Laine’s podcast: Warfare Parenting Podcast



To receive a free copy of “Scriptures to Pray Over Children Who Have Walked Away from the Faith,” subscribe HERE



STUDY REFERENCED:



“45% of Parents with Adult Children Are Helping Them Pay Their Bills” (Money.com)



RELATED ARTICLES:



Crosswalk: “What Every Parent Needs to Know about the Prodigal Child” by Catherine Segars



Crosswalk: “What To Do if Your Child Has Walked Away from the Faith” by Catherine Segars

(2/2/22)

Lifeway Research: “Most Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young Adults” (1/15/19)

Cold-Case Christianity: “UPDATED: Are Young People Really Leaving Christianity” by J. Warner Wallace (1/12/19)

Barna Research: “Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z” (1/24/18)



SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:



Isaiah 43:5-6

Isaiah 54: 13,15,17

Romans 4:17

Jeremiah 31:16-17

Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

At some point, every parent will have to work through a crisis with their kids. Whether their child deals with a substance addiction or battles an eating disorder or questions their sexuality or walks away from the faith, parents need encouragement and strategy to work through these difficult seasons.
 
Joining Catherine again to discuss parenting through the hard times is best-selling author Laine Lawson Craft. Laine’s brand new book, <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/466131">The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal</a>, covers a plethora of parenting potholes. Together, Catherine and Laine cover this vital parenting ground:
 
<ul>
<li>Maintaining self-care in a crisis</li>
<li>Evicting enablement</li>
<li>Establishing healthy boundaries</li>
<li>Changing the rules</li>
<li>Responding to manipulation</li>
<li>Dealing with the judgment of others</li>
<li>Establishing community</li>
<li>Finding a Christian counselor</li>
<li>Guarding our minds from discouragement</li>
<li>Praying the Word over our children</li>
</ul>
 
And at the end of this episode, these ladies offer a powerful, Spirit-filled prayer to wage war in the heavenlies for this next generation.
 
LINKS:
 
Laine’s Book: <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/466131">The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal</a>
Laine’s <a href="https://lainelawsoncraft.com/">website</a>
Laine’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lainelawsoncraft/">Instagram Page</a>
Laine’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaineLawsonCraft">Facebook Page</a>
Laine’s podcast: <a href="https://lainelawsoncraft.com/warfare-podcast/">Warfare Parenting Podcast</a>
 
To receive a free copy of “Scriptures to Pray Over Children Who Have Walked Away from the Faith,” subscribe <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">HERE</a>
 
STUDY REFERENCED:
 
“<a href="https://money.com/parents-paying-kids-bills/">45% of Parents with Adult Children Are Helping Them Pay Their Bills</a>” (Money.com)
 
RELATED ARTICLES:
 
Crosswalk: “<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-the-prodigal-child.html">What Every Parent Needs to Know about the Prodigal Child</a>” by Catherine Segars
 
Crosswalk: “<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/what-to-do-if-your-child-has-walked-away-from-the-faith.html">What To Do if Your Child Has Walked Away from the Faith</a>” by Catherine Segars
(2/2/22)
Lifeway Research: “<a href="Most%20Teenagers%20Drop%20Out%20of%20Church%20When%20They%20Become%20Young%20Adults">Most Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young Adults</a>” (1/15/19)
Cold-Case Christianity: “<a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-young-people-really-leaving-christianity/">UPDATED: Are Young People Really Leaving Christianity</a>” by J. Warner Wallace (1/12/19)
Barna Research: “<a href="https://www.barna.com/research/atheism-doubles-among-generation-z/">Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z</a>” (1/24/18)
 
SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
 
Isaiah 43:5-6
Isaiah 54: 13,15,17
Romans 4:17
Jeremiah 31:16-17
Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.

Christian Parent, Crazy World

Christian Parent Crazy World

Practical Advice for Parenting through a Crisis (with Laine Lawson Craft) - Episode 63

Prayer can feel perplexing—especially for Believers who want their words to shape eternity for their children and families. But what if you learned that unanswered prayers aren’t a sign of God’s absence, but an invitation to “lay the tracks” for His will on earth? 

In this episode, Catherine joins forces with prayer advocate and author Jaime Hampton, co-host of the Praying Christian Women Podcast, to explore the deepest mysteries and highest privileges of prayer, guided by the wisdom of Watchman Nee’s landmark book Let Us Pray.

Together, they uncover why some prayers feel fruitless, how to discern God’s heart, and what it takes to persevere through spiritual bottlenecks. Drawing from personal stories—including Catherine’s journey to miraculous parenthood and Jaime’s awakening to the power of partnership in faith—they offer honest, hope-filled wisdom for anyone longing to pray with purpose.

 

🔑 Key Takeaways
Prayer is Partnership: Prayer isn't about persuading God to bless our plans—it's about joining in His will and agreeing with what He already wants to do.
Persistence Matters: God “waits until men and women agree with Him, and then He will work.” Perseverance and faith-filled persistence can be the difference between breakthrough and missed opportunity.
God’s Will—and Yours: There are prayers according to our will, and prayers according to God’s will. Discovering which is which comes through intimacy, listening, time in scripture, and honest reflection.
Authority Against the Enemy: As Christians, we’re given authority to stand in prayer against the one who steals, kills, and destroys—the enemy, not God. Outrage directed at spiritual opposition fuels powerful prayer.
Your Prayers Unlock Destiny: Anecdotes from Catherine’s own life show that prayer can literally change the trajectory of a family, bringing children and miracles that only God could author.
Prayerlessness Is a Bottleneck: Prayerlessness hinders the movement of God’s “train”—His plans require the tracks our prayers lay. Will you be the bottleneck or the channel of grace?
Real Spiritual Warfare: Effective prayer means entering the heavenly courtroom with God’s Word as our legal defense, standing firm for what He has promised.

 

"Prayer doesn’t alter God’s plans; it achieves what He’s already foreordained. Without persistent, faith-filled prayer, His resolutions may go suspended."
– Watchman Nee (Let Us Pray)

 

🎧 Tune In & Reflect

Are you willing to be God’s partner in prayer—laying the tracks for His will in your family’s life? Or will you let unanswered prayers and spiritual discouragement be the bottleneck to His miraculous work?

MEET THE GUEST: Jaime Hampton is a wife and mother of three who recently relocated from Alaska to Utah with her family, embracing the challenges of a new climate and culture. With her eldest in college and two younger kids in school, Jaime co-hosts the Praying Christian Women podcast with her longtime friend and prayer partner, Alana Terry. Their show began as an outgrowth of their honest coffee-time conversations about faith and prayer, offering encouragement for women to grow spiritually.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

 Let Us Pray by Watchman Nee

The Praying Christian Women Podcast

Jaime’s Website, Instagram, Substack

Catherine’s Website & Resources

Prayer can feel perplexing&mdash;especially for Believers who want their words to shape eternity for their children and families. But what if you learned that unanswered prayers aren&rsquo;t a sign of God&rsquo;s absence, but an invitation to &ldquo;lay the tracks&rdquo; for His will on earth? 
In this episode, Catherine joins forces with prayer advocate and author Jaime Hampton, co-host of the Praying Christian Women Podcast, to explore the deepest mysteries and highest privileges of prayer, guided by the wisdom of Watchman Nee&rsquo;s landmark book Let Us Pray.
Together, they uncover why some prayers feel fruitless, how to discern God&rsquo;s heart, and what it takes to persevere through spiritual bottlenecks. Drawing from personal stories&mdash;including Catherine&rsquo;s journey to miraculous parenthood and Jaime&rsquo;s awakening to the power of partnership in faith&mdash;they offer honest, hope-filled wisdom for anyone longing to pray with purpose.
&nbsp;
🔑 Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>Prayer is Partnership: Prayer isn't about persuading God to bless our plans&mdash;it's about joining in His will and agreeing with what He already wants to do.</li>
<li>Persistence Matters: God &ldquo;waits until men and women agree with Him, and then He will work.&rdquo; Perseverance and faith-filled persistence can be the difference between breakthrough and missed opportunity.</li>
<li>God&rsquo;s Will&mdash;and Yours: There are prayers according to our will, and prayers according to God&rsquo;s will. Discovering which is which comes through intimacy, listening, time in scripture, and honest reflection.</li>
<li>Authority Against the Enemy: As Christians, we&rsquo;re given authority to stand in prayer against the one who steals, kills, and destroys&mdash;the enemy, not God. Outrage directed at spiritual opposition fuels powerful prayer.</li>
<li>Your Prayers Unlock Destiny: Anecdotes from Catherine&rsquo;s own life show that prayer can literally change the trajectory of a family, bringing children and miracles that only God could author.</li>
<li>Prayerlessness Is a Bottleneck: Prayerlessness hinders the movement of God&rsquo;s &ldquo;train&rdquo;&mdash;His plans require the tracks our prayers lay. Will you be the bottleneck or the channel of grace?</li>
<li>Real Spiritual Warfare: Effective prayer means entering the heavenly courtroom with God&rsquo;s Word as our legal defense, standing firm for what He has promised.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
"Prayer doesn&rsquo;t alter God&rsquo;s plans; it achieves what He&rsquo;s already foreordained. Without persistent, faith-filled prayer, His resolutions may go suspended." &ndash; Watchman Nee (Let Us Pray)
&nbsp;
🎧 Tune In &amp; Reflect
Are you willing to be God&rsquo;s partner in prayer&mdash;laying the tracks for His will in your family&rsquo;s life? Or will you let unanswered prayers and spiritual discouragement be the bottleneck to His miraculous work?
MEET THE GUEST: Jaime Hampton is a wife and mother of three who recently relocated from Alaska to Utah with her family, embracing the challenges of a new climate and culture. With her eldest in college and two younger kids in school, Jaime co-hosts the Praying Christian Women podcast with her longtime friend and prayer partner, Alana Terry. Their show began as an outgrowth of their honest coffee-time conversations about faith and prayer, offering encouragement for women to grow spiritually.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
&nbsp;Let Us Pray by Watchman Nee
The <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/praying-christian-women/">Praying Christian Women Podcast</a>
Jaime&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prayingchristianwomen/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://prayingchristianwomen.substack.com/">Substack</a>
Catherine&rsquo;s <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/">Website</a> &amp; <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">Resources</a>

Why Some Prayers Change Outcomes—and Others Don’t (w/ Jaime Hampton) - Ep. 172

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/bfb7dd5b-609b-450e-99da-b3cf00025ce2/transcript

Want to memorize more Scripture with your kids this year than ever before? You don’t need a seminary degree, a flawless routine, or a photographic memory—just a melody, a little intention, and a willingness to make God’s Word a part of your family’s everyday life.

In this inspiring “Best Of” New Year’s episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine welcomes special guest Zac Fitzsimmons, a gifted singer-songwriter and worship leader whose heart for God’s Word and knack for turning Scripture into unforgettable songs have helped countless families hide God’s Word in their hearts.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
A Simple, Powerful Way to Memorize Scripture: Catherine reveals her family’s surprisingly simple—yet incredibly effective—method for learning Scripture together: setting Bible verses to music. No perfection or superhuman recall required; just sing along as you fold laundry, do dishes, or carpool.
Meet Zac Fitzsimmons: Psalm Songwriter, Worship Leader, Dad: Guest Zac Fitzsimmons, whose musical talents began at age 15 and blossomed into a life of leading worship and setting entire psalms to melody, shares his journey and explains why full, word-for-word renditions of Scripture make such a powerful educational tool.
Zac performs live acoustic versions of Psalm 1 and Psalm 8: This incredible artist offers a moving example of how entire chapters can be memorized, meditated upon, and made meaningful through melody.
The Science & Soul Behind Singing the Bible: Learn why music is a “supersonic power” for memory—moving truths from short-term to long-term storage in the brain. Whether you’re a parent who’s forgotten where you put your phone (again!) or a child learning a new psalm, a good melody makes all the difference.

Tips for Busy, Imperfect Parents
Take small “bites”—learn Scripture in short, daily repetitions.
Use sign language or hand motions alongside melody to anchor memorization.
Leverage idle moments—while driving, during chores, or winding down at bedtime.
Reframe your expectations: even one verse a month adds up!

Notable Moments & Quotes:
“If you can remember the theme song to The Beverly Hillbillies, you can remember God’s Word.”
“Scripture flows deeper through a melody—first into our heads, then into our hearts.”
The memorable “Jello” method: how repetition turns memory from liquid to solid.

Parents, what’s your first Scripture verse or passage you want to memorize together this year? Share your story and join the movement—because Christian parenting may be crazy, but you don’t have to do it alone.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

You can email Catherine to offer feedback and tell her about your Bible memory plan for the new year at catherine@catherinesegars.com.

Zac Fitzsimmons Bio: Zac is a Christian singer/songwriter from Minnesota, USA. He has led congregations in musical worship for over twenty years and is most known for his ongoing endeavor of writing music and melodies to the Psalms word for word from the English Standard Version of the Bible. These songs are being discovered by people worldwide as valuable tools for soaking in the scriptures in a new way and aiding in scripture memorization. You can find links to the audio, lyric videos and chord charts at www.psalmsongswordforword.com

You can also find Zac on YouTube and Instagram.

To receive downloads of Zac & Catherine’s live perform of Psalm 8, Zac’s performance of Psalm 1, and all of Catherine’s Scripture songs, and pro tips for memorizing the Bible, subscribe at Catherine’s website: https://catherinesegars.com/resources

See Catherine’s complimentary article on Crosswalk: “Learn More Scripture This Year with This #1 Proven Method”

SCRIPTURE SONG ARTISTS:

The Corner Room

Seeds Family Worship

King Things

Esther Mui

Benjamin NG

The Bigsby Show (for the books of the Bible and the 12 Disciples)

SIGN LANGUAGE RESOURCES:

Hands Speak,  Signs Savvy,ASL Dictionary

 

 

Want to memorize more Scripture with your kids this year than ever before? You don&rsquo;t need a seminary degree, a flawless routine, or a photographic memory&mdash;just a melody, a little intention, and a willingness to make God&rsquo;s Word a part of your family&rsquo;s everyday life.
In this inspiring &ldquo;Best Of&rdquo; New Year&rsquo;s episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine welcomes special guest Zac Fitzsimmons, a gifted singer-songwriter and worship leader whose heart for God&rsquo;s Word and knack for turning Scripture into unforgettable songs have helped countless families hide God&rsquo;s Word in their hearts.
What You&rsquo;ll Discover in This Episode:
<ul>
<li>A Simple, Powerful Way to Memorize Scripture: Catherine reveals her family&rsquo;s surprisingly simple&mdash;yet incredibly effective&mdash;method for learning Scripture together: setting Bible verses to music. No perfection or superhuman recall required; just sing along as you fold laundry, do dishes, or carpool.</li>
<li>Meet Zac Fitzsimmons: Psalm Songwriter, Worship Leader, Dad: Guest Zac Fitzsimmons, whose musical talents began at age 15 and blossomed into a life of leading worship and setting entire psalms to melody, shares his journey and explains why full, word-for-word renditions of Scripture make such a powerful educational tool.</li>
<li>Zac performs live acoustic versions of Psalm 1 and Psalm 8: This incredible artist offers a moving example of how entire chapters can be memorized, meditated upon, and made meaningful through melody.</li>
<li>The Science &amp; Soul Behind Singing the Bible: Learn why music is a &ldquo;supersonic power&rdquo; for memory&mdash;moving truths from short-term to long-term storage in the brain. Whether you&rsquo;re a parent who&rsquo;s forgotten where you put your phone (again!) or a child learning a new psalm, a good melody makes all the difference.</li>
</ul>
Tips for Busy, Imperfect Parents
<ul>
<li>Take small &ldquo;bites&rdquo;&mdash;learn Scripture in short, daily repetitions.</li>
<li>Use sign language or hand motions alongside melody to anchor memorization.</li>
<li>Leverage idle moments&mdash;while driving, during chores, or winding down at bedtime.</li>
<li>Reframe your expectations: even one verse a month adds up!</li>
</ul>
Notable Moments &amp; Quotes:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If you can remember the theme song to The Beverly Hillbillies, you can remember God&rsquo;s Word.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Scripture flows deeper through a melody&mdash;first into our heads, then into our hearts.&rdquo;</li>
<li>The memorable &ldquo;Jello&rdquo; method: how repetition turns memory from liquid to solid.</li>
</ul>
Parents, what&rsquo;s your first Scripture verse or passage you want to memorize together this year? Share your story and join the movement&mdash;because Christian parenting may be crazy, but you don&rsquo;t have to do it alone.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
You can email Catherine to offer feedback and tell her about your Bible memory plan for the new year at catherine@catherinesegars.com.
Zac Fitzsimmons Bio: Zac is a Christian singer/songwriter from Minnesota, USA. He has led congregations in musical worship for over twenty years and is most known for his ongoing endeavor of writing music and melodies to the Psalms word for word from the English Standard Version of the Bible. These songs are being discovered by people worldwide as valuable tools for soaking in the scriptures in a new way and aiding in scripture memorization. You can find links to the audio, lyric videos and chord charts at <a href="http://www.psalmsongswordforword.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.psalmsongswordforword.com</a>
You can also find Zac on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ZacFitzsimmonsMusic">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/psalm_songs/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.
To receive downloads of Zac &amp; Catherine&rsquo;s live perform of Psalm 8, Zac&rsquo;s performance of Psalm 1, and all of Catherine&rsquo;s Scripture songs, and pro tips for memorizing the Bible, subscribe at Catherine&rsquo;s website:&nbsp;<a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">https://catherinesegars.com/resources</a>
See Catherine&rsquo;s complimentary article on Crosswalk: &ldquo;<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/learn-more-scripture-this-year-with-this-1-proven-method.html">Learn More Scripture This Year with This #1 Proven Method</a>&rdquo;
SCRIPTURE SONG ARTISTS:
<a href="https://www.cornerroommusic.com/">The Corner Room</a>
<a href="https://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/">Seeds Family Worship</a>
<a href="https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCBKDcQzwS9DkCsP6qfz_ihg">King Things</a>
<a href="http://www.scripturesongsforworship.com/">Esther Mui</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminNg">Benjamin NG</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBigsbyShow">The Bigsby Show</a> (for the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixMvFdeo-F0">books of the Bible</a> and the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAjDIW3If8&amp;t=5s">12 Disciples</a>)
SIGN LANGUAGE RESOURCES:
<a href="https://www.handspeak.com/">Hands Speak</a>,&nbsp; <a href="https://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/MOTION">Signs Savvy,</a> <a href="https://www.signasl.org/sign/motion">ASL Dictionary</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Transform Your Year: Learn More Scripture with Your Family in 2026! (w/ Zac Fitzsimmons)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/079c77ca-c278-4a7a-821b-b3c70129da73/transcript

Standing at the Edge of a New Year with Giants in Your Path? Discover Seven Biblical Strategies to Conquer Your Greatest Fears in 2026.

Few things unsettle a parent’s heart like the uncertainty and challenges a new year can bring. When the calendar flips and giants—finances, relationships, health issues, parenting worries—seem larger than life, how do we stand firm in faith and lead our families with confidence?

In this empowering New Year’s episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine takes listeners on an honest and hope-filled journey, asking the crucial question: "How do you conquer the giants staring you down in the new year?" Drawing from her own season of transition—relocating her family, homeschooling five kids, navigating empty nesting, and facing financial mountains—Catherine shares seven unshakeable principles for slaying the giants in our lives, straight from Scripture and her own experience.

From recounting stories of friends facing enormous trials to sharing her own “embarrassing” moments of doubt and panic, Catherine models vulnerability and practical faith. She reminds parents: Your giant is real, but your God is bigger.

🌱 7 Principles to Slay Your Giants (And Find Peace This Year!)
 Keep a Childlike Faith: Look to David, young and unjaded, who believed God could do the impossible. Jesus tells us, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 18)
 Fear Not: Identify the specific lie that’s fueling your fear. Don’t gloss over your anxieties—journal them, talk to God about them, and let Him speak truth in their place.
 Be Thankful: Shift your focus away from the giant by remembering God’s faithfulness. Thanksgiving isn’t just polite—it’s the bridge to supernatural peace (Philippians 4).
 Don’t Complain: Just like Israel grumbled in the desert and missed the Promised Land, complaining focuses our hearts on the obstacle—not the God who overcomes it. Choose gratitude and see your perspective change.
 Help Someone Else with Their Giant: Serving others shrinks your own problems. When your world feels small, intentionally loving and supporting another can break fear’s hold and invite fresh hope.
 Persevere in Prayer: Pray specific scriptures over your situation, your children, your marriage—every single day. Prayer doesn’t just change circumstances; it changes us.
 Remember God is With You (and For You): Whatever you’re facing, you never face it alone. God’s presence is your source of victory—He goes before you, fights for you, and He is for you.

Why This Matters Now: 2026 may bring uncertainty, but God is bigger than every giant we face as parents, spouses, and believers. By reclaiming these timeless principles—faith, gratitude, community, and prayer—parents can move from panic to peace and model resilience for their children.

Call to Action: What is the greatest giant looming over your family this year? Take hold of the principles from today’s episode and make them your daily practice—and watch what God will do!


Share your story or prayer requests with Catherine at catherine@catherinesegars.com and join a community of Christian parents determined to walk in faith, not fear.

EPISODE LINKS:
Matt Scott’s “Fear Not” sermon (The Gathering Place)
Scripture playlists, prodigal prayers, and more at Catherine’s website

Giants may roar, but God’s promises thunder louder. Happy New Year—and remember, God’s got you, and He is bigger than your giant.

 

Standing at the Edge of a New Year with Giants in Your Path? Discover Seven Biblical Strategies to Conquer Your Greatest Fears in 2026.
Few things unsettle a parent&rsquo;s heart like the uncertainty and challenges a new year can bring. When the calendar flips and giants&mdash;finances, relationships, health issues, parenting worries&mdash;seem larger than life, how do we stand firm in faith and lead our families with confidence?
In this empowering New Year&rsquo;s episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine takes listeners on an honest and hope-filled journey, asking the crucial question: "How do you conquer the giants staring you down in the new year?" Drawing from her own season of transition&mdash;relocating her family, homeschooling five kids, navigating empty nesting, and facing financial mountains&mdash;Catherine shares seven unshakeable principles for slaying the giants in our lives, straight from Scripture and her own experience.
From recounting stories of friends facing enormous trials to sharing her own &ldquo;embarrassing&rdquo; moments of doubt and panic, Catherine models vulnerability and practical faith. She reminds parents: Your giant is real, but your God is bigger.
🌱 7 Principles to Slay Your Giants (And Find Peace This Year!)
<ol>
<li> Keep a Childlike Faith: Look to David, young and unjaded, who believed God could do the impossible. Jesus tells us, &ldquo;Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of God.&rdquo; (Matthew 18)</li>
<li> Fear Not: Identify the specific lie that&rsquo;s fueling your fear. Don&rsquo;t gloss over your anxieties&mdash;journal them, talk to God about them, and let Him speak truth in their place.</li>
<li> Be Thankful: Shift your focus away from the giant by remembering God&rsquo;s faithfulness. Thanksgiving isn&rsquo;t just polite&mdash;it&rsquo;s the bridge to supernatural peace (Philippians 4).</li>
<li> Don&rsquo;t Complain: Just like Israel grumbled in the desert and missed the Promised Land, complaining focuses our hearts on the obstacle&mdash;not the God who overcomes it. Choose gratitude and see your perspective change.</li>
<li> Help Someone Else with Their Giant: Serving others shrinks your own problems. When your world feels small, intentionally loving and supporting another can break fear&rsquo;s hold and invite fresh hope.</li>
<li> Persevere in Prayer: Pray specific scriptures over your situation, your children, your marriage&mdash;every single day. Prayer doesn&rsquo;t just change circumstances; it changes us.</li>
<li> Remember God is With You (and For You): Whatever you&rsquo;re facing, you never face it alone. God&rsquo;s presence is your source of victory&mdash;He goes before you, fights for you, and He is for you.</li>
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Why This Matters Now: 2026 may bring uncertainty, but God is bigger than every giant we face as parents, spouses, and believers. By reclaiming these timeless principles&mdash;faith, gratitude, community, and prayer&mdash;parents can move from panic to peace and model resilience for their children.
Call to Action: What is the greatest giant looming over your family this year? Take hold of the principles from today&rsquo;s episode and make them your daily practice&mdash;and watch what God will do!
 Share your story or prayer requests with Catherine at catherine@catherinesegars.com and <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">join a community</a> of Christian parents determined to walk in faith, not fear.
EPISODE LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gpchurch.tv/sermons/fear-not/">Matt Scott&rsquo;s &ldquo;Fear Not&rdquo; sermon</a> (The Gathering Place)</li>
<li>Scripture playlists, prodigal prayers, and more at <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">Catherine&rsquo;s website</a></li>
</ul>
Giants may roar, but God&rsquo;s promises thunder louder. Happy New Year&mdash;and remember, God&rsquo;s got you, and He is bigger than your giant.
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