According to AI: "'Therefore'" is an adverb that means 'for that reason' or 'consequently.' It indicates a logical conclusion based on a preceding statement or situation. In essence, it signals a cause-and-effect relationship."

Parents of adult children: There is a "cause-and-effect relationship you have with your adult kids.

On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia provide the biggest "Therefore" there is to pivot well to becoming a loving "Partner" to your adult children.

WARNING: It will require a humble heart, a short memory, and a constant willingness to forgive.

Resources mentioned on today's podcast:

1.  "Doing Life with Your Adult Children" by Jim Burns

2,  "Empty Nest, Full Life." by Jill Savage

3. "13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children" by Steve and Julia Cummings

Your son or daughter has just gotten married, or is about to.  What does it look like to pivot from parent to partner with your new in-law kids?

On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia sit down with their daughter-in-law, Ashleigh Cummings, for a transparent and insightful interview from her perspective on marrying into a different family than the one she was raised in. 

You'll hear from her heart as she shares about what she needs from her in-laws, especially around having kids, and how we can become healthy partners for our adult in-law kids.  

Ever feel like you're walking a difficult road with a wayward adult child? 

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia sit down with author and licensed parent-family educator, Lori Wildenberg, as she offers practical grace- and truth-filled ways of navigating your relationship with a detoured child—whether they are rejecting faith, dabbling in sin, or wholeheartedly embracing sinful behavior.

Steve, Julia and Lori want you to know, there IS hope. After all, their struggle isn’t really with you—it’s with God.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

1. "Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home" by Lori Wildenberg.

2. "The Messy Life of Parenting: Powerful and Practical Ways to Strengthen Family Connections" by Lori Wildenberg.

3. "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children" by Steve and Julia Cummings. 

4. Legacy Coalition

Probably THE hardest thing a partner of an adult child faces is when their child goes through some sort of suffering.  It never changes because we never stop being Mom and Dad.  We all feel deeply it and our knee-jerk reaction is to:

1. Step in and fix it
2. Make the pain go away

And in the process - we make it worse.

SO - what are we supposed to do?  What is the healthy way to deal with our adult child who is struggling in their marriage?

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia walk us tenderly through this subject offering grace, wisdom and compassion for you to lean into.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children by Steve and Julia Cummings

Does it seem like your adult child ignores you, talks down to you, or treats you in a negative way somehow?  Maybe it even feels like you're walking on eggshells?

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia provide some insightful wisdom on how we can navigate that path with confidence toward a healthier relationship with our adult kids.

"One" is a song by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson that was made famous by Three Dog Night back in the 60's.

You may be parents who have one adult child and may not realize there are some unique dynamics that play into what your pivot looks like.

On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia look at those dynamics after hearing from some adult children who are the only child in their family.

We long for relationships to be joyful and life-giving, right? So why do they often leave us wounded, broken and exhausted?

If you're looking to break the cycles that hurt your relationships with your adult kids and hold you back - you won't want to miss this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast. Steve and Julia sit down with Justin and Trisha Davis about their new book - "One Choice Away from Change."

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

1. "One Choice Away from Change" by Justin and Trisha Davis.

2. RefineUs Ministries

You pour your heart and soul into raising your family. You kids grow up and become responsible adults and often times find their mate and get married.

That's what we want, right partners of adult kids?

Something that can suddenly impact and throw off your "Disney fairy-tale ending" often begins at the wedding. TWO families coming together and dynamics enter and things can change abruptly! THEN - the grandkids come and grandparenthood can quickly get sideways.

How do we handle relationships with our adult kids and grandkids when in-law relationships make it messy? That's today's topic that Steve and Julia address on The Parent Pivot Podcast.

Pivoting to healthy relationships with our adult children requires:

                   1. Diving

                   2. Reflection

                   3. Processing

Picture an iceberg. That's ALL we see in a person is what's above the surface. Unbeknownst to us is the other 90% brewing beneath the surface that stirs up our emotions and thoughts as we try to make sense of ANY situation or conversation.

On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Julia opens up about her core wound and openly shares how she recently was triggered by it and how she handled it.

It's an impacting conversation to help us interact with our adult children and forge more healthy relationships. Get your mirror ready, partners!

Dads: What if you were told that "doing" LESS as a father when your kids turn 20, would actually raise your stock (i.e. respect) i their eyes? Would you listen?

It certainly goes against the grain of what we have been taught, shown and modeled in our culture - even the traditional church.

On this special edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve talks to dads straight from the heart and shares his own pain, struggle and anxiety trying to be a good father to his adult children.

If you're a dad of adult children, you don't want to miss this authentic and vulnerable look at how we can actually become the hero in their lives.

Mentioned on this podcast:

"Guardian Angel" by Skip Moen

"I'm Going to the Sidelines" PPP Interview with Jackson Cummings

Bringing Kingdom - Steve's men's ministry

The One-Minute Pause App by Wild at Heart

"Heart of a Warrior" by Michael Thompson

"King Me" by Michael Thompson

For a FREE copy of either of Michael Thompson's books, email Steve at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com

Let's face it . . . not only is there NOT instructions handed to new parents by the doctor explaining "what to do" when you leave the hospital and take your baby home.

The same can also be said when your adult kids leave home. Where's the "partner manual"? Where do you go to find out how to make the pivot from parent to partner? We got you on this one!

On this edition of the Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia interview Gill Tillmann, author of the book, "Pour the Wine: We're Talking About Our Adult Children . . . Again".

Sit back, relax and pull up a chair and join us for this delightful conversation about "life after parenting."

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/fished.my.wish/?hl=en

Pour the Wine - book

We recently posted some TikTok short videos on a variety of subjects to see what would stick to the wall. One particular issue touched home with over 11,000 hits! (Huge for us!)

Adult children and parents all chimed in with their hurt and pain seeking healthy answers to this question: "What do you do when relationship between parent and adult child is cutoff?"

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia (Boomers), get some help from their Social Media Director (Millennial) and daughter, Jamilyn - and respond with Truth, love, compassion and tough love to each question.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

1. "Unoffendable" by Brant Hansen

2. One-Minute Pause App by Wild at Heart

Summer is here and family vacations are in full swing!

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia reflect on their week hosting their oldest son and his family of 3 kids and what they learned about themselves during those 7 days.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

1. Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer.

2. The One Minute Pause App

 3. "13 Principles for Building Healthy Relationships with Your Adult Children" by Steve and Julia Cummings 

Your son or daughter is heading off to college - or currently in college - and you're finding it extremely hard to let go. It can be painful to not be needed as much as you used to. How do you make sense of this new season of life?

Steve and Julia have a few small steps you can begin to take down this new road and start to make "the pivot" from parent to partner.

Dads: This is for you, too! Join us for another edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast!

It's easy to keep the focus on "how" our adult children are doing and who they are becoming, right? This podcast is designed to come alongside you as make the pivot to partner and validate, encourage, bring awareness and equip with tools to have healthy Partner/Adult Child relationship.

But there is more to pivoting to partner than this. The sanctification journey for us as partners.

With a humble heart, you can step back and ask yourself, "God, what do you have for me to learn about MYSELF?"  The end result? Be transformed and find peace and freedom as you release your adult child(ren) to the Father.

That's the subject Steve and Julia will address on this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

1. "Prayers of Blessing Over My Adult Children" by Bruce Wilkinson and Heather Hair.
2. "Sacred Parenting" by Gary Thomas
3. Relationship Coaching with Steve or Julia: 3 sessions for $299. Actual value $600. Email us at: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com to schedule your coaching sessions.

It's happening more and more these days to pivoting parents and we are hearing about it more and more.  When WE left the nest - breaking off relationship with parents really wasn't a thing.  Today?  Our adult kids have been swamped by an ideology that life is all about them.

What's a pivoting partner to do?  How can we re-establish relationship?

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia address this difficult subject and provide some hope to get through the silence.

Resources mentioned on today's podcast:

1. Relationship coaching for PPP listeners for 50% off.  Email us at:        parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com.

2. Grandparenting Summit 2025: 

3. The One-Minute Pause App

Remember the old adage, "How do you eat an elephant?"  One bite at a time?

Well, the same also holds true with improving our relationships with our adult child(ren).  There are so many things to remember it can be overwhelming.  But what if you just chose ONE to work on this year? 

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share their list of 14 ways you can take a small step forward in improving your relationship with your adult children - and even take advantage of a special Parent Pivot Podcast offer for relationship coaching.

Mentioned on this podcast:

1.  Grandparenting Summit - February 21-22.  Details at: https://www.legacycoaltion.com/summit

2.  Relationship Coaching: Contact Julia at https://www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com/  or via email at parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com

3. Information on A Weekend to Remember: https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember

4.  Marriage Intensive: https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/save-my-marriage

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 

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

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

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:  

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. 

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" 

The pivot from Parent to Partner goes more smoothly when we "keep our mouths shut and the welcome mat out" - the main theme of Jim Burns' book and The Parent Pivot Podcast.

Okay - but what is the balance between keeping our mouths shut - and dealing with our own emotions and resentment that pops up with our adult kids?  

On this "Best of" podcast, Steve and Julia Cummings help you navigate what this looks like to help strengthen your communication and ultimately your relationship(s) with your adult child(ren).

Resources mentioned in today's podcast:

For a FREE copy of Randy Alcorn's book, "The Treasure Principle" - send your name and address to: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com 

Order a copy of "How We Love" by Milan and Kay Yerkovich here.

Get your free copy of Soul Words.

For a copy of "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children."

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" 

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 parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com.

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!

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"

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

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."  

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

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?"

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

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!

Helping our adult kids out when they are struggling financially "can" bring up additional issues, especially with their siblings. 

What is fair when maybe not all of your adult kids have the same struggles?  What can you do if your generosity is being taken advantaged of?

On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia reflect on this and what they went through as kids, how they managed it when raising their own family, and how they practice generosity in their family as one way to get the conversation going with your spouse.

Resources mentioned on today's podcast:

Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer

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.

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."

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.  

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 parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com

Your adult child is battling depression, thoughts of suicide, and has rejected your faith.  That's enough to send any parent into high anxiety, control and worry.

On this re-air of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia faced this exact situation with their young adult daughter, Jamilyn.  This is a podcast you dare not miss! Hear her story of God's faithfulness and the joy that came out of the ashes.

Enjoy some encouragement and laughter and check out Jamilyn Joy's YouTube channel: Joyful Entertainment and Encouragement

Watch the EPIC Father/Daughter Wedding Dance Battle: Boomer vs. Millennial

There’s a moment every dad faces when your child doesn’t need you the way they used to.

And if you’re not careful, you can start to feel unnecessary - sidelined - even replaced.

But what if stepping to the sidelines isn’t rejection?  What if it’s actually your next assignment as a father?

In this "Best of " episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, we talk about the quiet transition no one prepares dads for - and how to move from controlling the game - to coaching from the heart.

Because your role isn’t over.  It’s just changing.

And how you respond in this season might shape your adult child more than anything you did before.

Contact Steve & Julia at:

parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com

www.meadowbrookcounselingga.com

www.bringingkingdom.org

The pivot from Parent to Partner goes more smoothly when we "keep our mouths shut and the welcome mat out" - the main theme of Jim Burns' book and The Parent Pivot Podcast.

Okay - but what is the balance between keeping our mouths shut - and dealing with our own emotions and resentment that pops up with our adult kids?  

On today's podcast, Steve and Julia help you navigate what this looks like to help strengthen your communication and ultimately your relationship(s) with your adult child(ren).

Resources mentioned in today's podcast:

For a FREE copy of Jim Burns book, "Doing Life with Your Adult Children" or Randy Alcorn's book, "The Treasure Principle" - send your name and address to: parentpivotpodcast@gmail.com.

Order a copy of "How We Love" by Milan and Kay Yerkovich here.

Get your free copy of Soul Words.

Enjoy this replay of The Parent Pivot Podcast where Steve and Julia sit down with Dr. Jim Burns, President of HomeWord and author of the book, "Doing Life with Your Adult Children." 

Be listening for how you can get a free copy of Jim's book from Steve and Julia.

There comes a time when you have to take a step back from life for a bit and take a deep breath.  Life gets crazy fast, doesn't it?  It's all about balance.

Summer 2024 is here and it's time to relax, reflect and enjoy this short season.  Steve and Julia will be doing that themselves and have some suggestions for you while they are away.

Be sure to circle AUGUST 6th on your calendar when they will be back with some fresh interviews with partners who have some great stories to tell to help you pivot from a parent to a partner!

Pivoting from parent to partner can seem like there's more negative than positive going on.  It takes a shift in thinking and relating to your adult child in an entirely different way.

But in this new season as you pivot, there is joy to be found.  You just have to look for it.

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia share two different views of how you can find joy on this season of pivoting.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Grandparenting website

FamilyLife Marriage Conference

Hope Restored: 

We all love family get-togethers where there is laughter and everyone is having a good time remembering stories from the past, right? Nothing wrong with that . . . or is there?

On today's Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia use their EQ to let us in on something we may be missing that can be a downer with our adult kids. It's an "awareness check" that we all need to file away and remember to pull it out and use it when the family jokes start flying around.

Resources mentioned of this podcast:

Get a copy of Steve and Julia's new book, "The Parent Pivot: 13 Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with Your Adult Children." 

The pivot from parent to partner is not easy.  It's not a "one and done."  It's not even about "checking the box."  Pivoting can be hard for some parents and the question that comes up often is: 

"How can I tell if I'm stuck in parent mode?"

On this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia get real and vulnerable about being aware of some things that may keep you from the pivot to becoming a healthy partner to your adult child(ren).

Do you struggle with anxiety about how your adult child(ren) are living their lives?  It could be the job they've chosen, or maybe they're struggling to make it on their own.  You're left feeling weary and asking yourself the question: "My adult child isn't living the life I'd like them to.  What's a parent, I mean . . . what's a PARTNER to do?"

On this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, you'll hear some honest, open and vulnerable talk from Steve and Julia and what they've been through themselves, as well as helping other parents pivot to becoming a "Prodigal Partner."  Get a cup of coffee and sit back and let this podcast soak deep into your heart.  It's worth every minute.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

"The Problem of Anxiety" podcast with Tim Keller

Dwell app

"The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children" by Stormie Omartian

"The Return of the Prodigal Son" painting by Rembrandt

If you've ever wanted to be a "fly on the wall" of a real-life, real-time, intimate conversation with pivoting partners and their adult child - this is the podcast you will be glad you heard.

The tables get turned on Steve and Julia on this episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast when their daughter Jamilyn interviews them about a variety of issues she is facing as their adult child living under their roof.  Real life conversations with adult children in real time! 

Don't miss it - and then share it with your adult child.

Mentioned on the podcast:

18 year-old Jamilyn does Dance Dares in the Airport.

https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjamilynjoy/

https://www.youtube.com/@heyitsjamilynjoy

Quote from Jim Carrey on depression:  “I believe depression is legitimate. But I also believe that if you don’t exercise, eat nutritious food, get sunlight, consume positive material, surround yourself with support, then you aren’t giving yourself a fighting chance.” 

What do junior high ministry, bluegrass music and long-distance grandparenting have to do with pivoting from a parent to a partner?

You'll find out when you listen to this week's Parent Pivot Podcast as Steve and Julia interview Wayne Rice.  Don't miss hearing how you can have an impact on your children's children - even when your adult kids set hard boundaries.

Throwback link to the 60-70's: Watch Brush Arbor on Johnny Cash.

Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025

Get a copy of Wayne's book, "Long Distance Grandparenting: Nurturing the Faith of Your Grandchildren When You Can't Be There in Person"