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Passing on a spiritual legacy to our kids is every Christian parent's dream. It says so in the Bible, right?
But what happens when you've done everything "right" and they grow up to become adults and don't want any part if it? What then?
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve is joined by his daughter, Jamilyn Upchurch, and together they share their own journey of what they went through and how it ended up.
Resources mentioned on this podcast:
"Space at the Table: Conversations between an Evangelical Theologian and His Gay Son" - by Dr. Brad Harper and Drew Harper
Find Jamilyn on Instagram: @heyitsjamilynjoy
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We have a tendency to think that we have to do extraordinary things to change things about ourselves. That's a lie and it prevents us from growing in every aspect: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia lay out for us what it looks like to improve these area's of our lives in small increments of whole-hearted living. The results allow us to lead healthier lives as partners to our adult kids and open up new avenues of relationship.
Resources mentioned on this podcast:
"The Gift of Being Yourself" by David Benner
"Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Pete Scazzero Grandparenting Summit 2025
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The holidays are upon us and that can mean stress when we gather with extended family, right? Our past experiences for Thanksgiving can bring great, family memories - or stressful conversations, especially when alcohol is involved and everyone is sharing their opinions.
Pivoting from parent to partner just went to the next level. How do we steer clear of the volatile conversations?
On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia - (okay, mostly Julia) provide some ways to "keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out" while loving your family well. Be sure to watch this one!
Resources mentioned:
Grandparenting Summit 2025
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None of us like a detour. It messes up our timing, our plans, and causes stress and anxiety. Can I get an "AMEN!"?
Detours are never convenient. They take us out of our way, and they are LONGER than than we originally planned to travel. "But God . . . "
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve shares what has helped him by his Bible Apps and Dr. Tony Evans that will help you see these detours as something God is using to develop us as good "pivoting partners." #detours #tonyevans #youversionbibleapp
Check out the Grandparenting Summit:
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Now that we have your attention, there IS a path toward healthy social media use that can actually draw your adult kids closer to you.
WHAT??
It's true. When it comes to how we use social media, there are some changes in how we use it that requires a pivot as well.
On this podcast of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia outline what those changes are, that they personally went through, to help us make a good pivot to thoughtful social media use. Your adult kids will thank you!
Resources mentioned: "The 40-Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion"
Grandparenting Summit 2025 - February 21-22, 2025.
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You know that feeling. The one that causes your chest to puff out when someone tells you something about your character they like or something you did that was AMAZING, right? We were given respect and what did that do to the relationship? It enhanced and deepened it. Why?
Respect is so important in relationships because it helps us feel safe and express ourselves, while building trust and wellbeing in relationships.
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk us through what that looks like and the many rewards and benefits that are out there for us to enjoy as partners with our adult "offspring." Be sure to watch, subscribe and share in your social media channels.
Resources mentioned on the broadcast:
"Holidays, Traditions and Change: How Do We Navigate This Season"
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Often times life can get so busy, hectic, and burdensome it feels like we aren't really making progress. Ever felt this way? Maybe you do now.
God never intended us to live this way.
When it comes to making a good pivot from parent to partner, there is one key aspect that makes that pivot smoother: Grace.
On today's Parent Pivot Podcast Steve and Julia guide us down this path and how as Partners - we can gain respect while celebrating our adult kids - never mentioning anything about ourselves, but keeping our mouths shut. They even give us a homework assignment to get us started.
Resources mentioned on the broadcast: Tim Keller podcast, "Marriage in Christ"
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When we've been hurt by a parent or by our adult child, the natural reaction is to protect our heart. We will either withdraw, fight, freeze for flee. We only have control over our own response. So when a family relationship is fractured, repairing it can be difficult.
On this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring their years of combined wisdom, counsel, empathy and words from Scripture to help you begin your journey of repairing the relationship.
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As mentioned in today's broadcast - to book time with Julia to discuss YOUR personal relationship issue, text her at: 714-392-2060 or email her at [email protected].
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When pivoting parents don't pivot to partner well and don't accept your choice of who you married (or are dating) - it can cause issues on so many fronts! If this is where you find yourself today on either side of the issue, this podcast is for you.
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia carefully walk both adult kids and pivoting parents down multiple scenarios toward acceptance and healing in their relationship. It's a 5-star podcast you won't want to miss!
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Relationships are hard enough in-person but when we use our phones to text our adult kids, fracturing a relationship is always one text away.
As we pivot from being a parent after 20-30 years, we also need to pivot to healthier texting as partners.
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia give us some healthy tips and boundaries on texting communication that will help improve how we respond to our adult kids - especially in an emotionally charged situation.
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Resources mentioned on this podcast: "The Social Dilemma"
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The pivot from parent to partner is a life-learning process that includes many facets. One facet we don't often think is related to pivoting to being a partner to our adults kids, is our long-term health choices.
On this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia bring to our attention the truth behind the foods we eat and how they are creating life-long disease that can end up crippling and limiting our time with our kids and grandkids.
Resources mentioned: "Good Energy - The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health" by Casey Means, MD - available on Amazon.
Legacy Grandparenting Summit - February 21-22, 2025. Attend in-person or online at legacycoalition.com/summit
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Mom and Dad may be a "tad" slow making the pivot from being a parent to a partner and you're not quite sure how to communicate with them any more. Life with them seems so frustrating, and may feel like your relationship will never be the same.
Can you relate?
Guess what?
There's hope. Steve and Julia usually talk to parents of adult children, but on this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, they are here to help you, the next generation. Be listening as they share 4 critical tools you can start using today to bring you healthy relationships with your "Partners."
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Being an empty nester doesn't have to be a sad season of life. It CAN be a hoot! Just ask comedian Jeff Allen.
On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia Cummings interview Jeff as get his life experiences of being an empty nester. You'll also get a chance to see the personal side of Jeff as he shares about his new book, "Are We There Yet?" (Available on Amazon).
It's an inspirational account and at times laugh-out-loud story of how God rescued him from alcoholism and despair through the book of Ecclesiastes.
See Jeff Allen on tour at: https://www.jeffallencomedy.com/tour
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You have pivoted - or ARE pivoting from Parent to Partner - and you find yourself with adult children who have left the nest, gotten married and now are on their own.
Now what?
On this edition of "The Parent Pivot Podcast" Steve and Julia share 4 ways you can begin this new season of life built around this verse from Isaiah 43:19, that says:
"Be alert, be present, I'm about to do something
BRAND-NEW. It's bursting out! Don't you see it?"
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The season of becoming a new empty nester is finally here. As author and speaker, Jill Savage says, "It can be either a time of 'boo-hoo' or "WOO-HOO!"
You might find yourself caught between grief and delight and full of questions, hopes and regrets. How can we make sense of it all?
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia interview Jill and get her wisdom, encouragement and ideas for thriving in this next season of life. Don't miss it!
Resources mentioned on this podcast:
"Empty Nest, Full Life" - by Jill Savage
Other books by Jill
Empty Nest Retreat and Course
Marriage Intensives
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No matter how well we pivot and become a great partner to our adult children, keeping a heart of humility is key.
On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve shares about a recent family matter that occurred with his four adult married kids that shows us how to choose relationship over being right - no matter the extra airfare cost. Don't miss this one!
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It happens to many families and it goes unnoticed for decades and without attention - it gets passed on to our adult children with out even knowing it.
What is this blindspot?
On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia expose a common relationship issue that occurs with parents and in-laws of pivoting partners. They shine the light on the pathway to healthy relationship with OUR own parents while nipping it in the bud with our adult children and stopping this generational curse.
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Your young adult child heads off to college and the rebellion begins. Drug and alcohol abuse that leads to an arrest you never imagined could happen in your family.
Sometimes the pivot from parent to partner can take some drastic turns before God can step in and start the healing process.
That's what Suzanne Roragen faced with her son Nick and she joins Steve and Julia on this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast to talk about her journey and her book, "Unconditional."
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Like anything we do in life, there can be an "art and a science" to it. Pivoting from Parent to Partner is no different.
On this re-air of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia take the in-depth time to personally respond to a loyal listener who invited them into her pivot about her college grad daughter and some things that aren't quite turning out the way she thought they would.
Steve and Julia provide some "art" AND "science" on making this pivot well from parent to parter. Make it a point to download this episode and listen and refer back to it later.
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One dynamic that comes into play as we pivot from being a parent to a partner is: What is the balance between financially helping our adult child(ren) - and enabling them?
Whether it's paying for college, a car, a down payment on a new home, or childcare for the grand babies, how much is too much? Especially when you aren't seeing any grateful hearts and expectations begin to take over because, "Mom and Dad will cover it."
Can you relate?
On this re-air of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia sort that tension out for us and provide wisdom to help you have the right conversation with your spouse about how generosity plays out for you with your adult child(ren). Don't miss it!
For a free copy of "The Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn, text Steve at 714-742-9625 or email [email protected]
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