Melanie Shankle on Facing Your Past to Raise Strong Kids

Episode 241

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle joins me for an incredibly honest and hope-filled conversation about facing the "dragons" in our lives – from our own past wounds to the challenges our kids face. Melanie shares the vulnerable journey behind her latest book, Here Be Dragons. If you've ever dealt with difficult family dynamics, struggled to parent through tough times, or needed a reminder of God's healing power, this episode is for you. Let’s go to the Story House!

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Follow Melanie Shankle on Instagram, Facebook and her blog.

Read Melanie’s new book Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma here.

Don’t Stop Praying the ALBUM is out now! Each song in its own way is inspired by the different types of prayers we find ourselves praying throughout our lives. We pray prayers for strength when we are weak, prayers for a miracle when we need a breakthrough, prayers for purpose when we feel lost. Most of all, Matthew wanted to make a record that echoed the call he has felt in his own heart to hit his knees like never before and never forget that the most important conversation we could have today and every day of our lives is with the One who made us, knows us, and has the best plan for our lives. Listen here.

Order Matthew’s devotional My Story, Your Glory. Matthew can’t wait for you to dive into this 30-day devotional. This is a devotional about your story... a guide to help you remember that your story is being written by the Master Storyteller and that you are here on this earth for a very important reason: to give God glory. Available now at your favorite book retailers and matthewwest.com/books 📚

Share your prayer need on the Prayer Wall. Matthew has been incredibly moved by the way you guys have responded to his new song “Don’t Stop Praying.” He and his team, in partnership with popwe, created a Prayer Wall at MatthewWest.com for you to make your prayers known and to build community around the needs we are bringing to the feet of Jesus. Add your prayers so we can to lift your requests to Heaven!

Visit popwe.org for prayer, weekly devotions, story sharing, and ways to CRAFT.SHARE.LIVE a more meaningful life.

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