115. The Noise and Distractions in Parenting

05/20/24 • 26 min

As if raising kids isn't hard enough, the world's distractions and the noisiness of this age make it even more challenging. Katie and Colleen sit down to talk about the realities and difficulties of navigating the responsibility of parenting in a fallen world. But peace in the midst of it all is possible. 00:00 Introduction to Embracing Brokenness Podcast 00:44 The Puppy Training Analogy 02:16 The Overwhelming Noise of Parenting Advice 08:24 Seeking Divine Guidance in Parenting 12:15 The Challenges of Parenting in a Postmodern World 15:47 Finding Peace Amidst Parenting Noise 24:02 Conclusion: Embracing Obedience Over Perfection More at https://embracingbrokenness.org/

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114. The Noise is Deafening

The competition for our attention is deafening. The world deals us decibel levels of chaos that we weren't created to handle. But God... has a plan to cut through the noise and deliver peace in His presence. Our team discusses the challenges of dealing with the noise of this age and prescribes a few remedies to neutralize it all.

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116. TOSA | A Classic Therapeutic Community

Get familiar with The Other Side Academy. Ex-felons and Ex-drug addicts thrive at TOSA.

Colleen & Steve visited TOSA Denver and share their insights on this radically successful classic therapeutic community, on this special episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast.

Support TOSA: https://www.theothersideacademy.com/how-to-help

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:39 Preview of the Other Side Academy

00:49 Challenges of Traditional Rehabilitation Models

01:45 The Other Side Academy's Social Enterprises

02:23 Accountability and Responsibility03:58 Therapeutic Community Principles

06:36 First Impressions of the Other Side Academy

07:32 The Bench and Denver the Dog10:55 Living and Working at the Academy

17:20 Success Rates and Program Structure

21:44 Accountability and Behavioral Challenges

23:05 Crucial Conversations in Action

24:17 Therapeutic Community Dynamics