Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children
Laine Lawson Craft
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From Crisis to Calling: A Teen Mom's Story You Need to Hear
Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In today's episode, we're diving into an emotionally charged and incredible journey of resilience with our guest, Lisa Steven. Lisa opens up about her life-altering experience as a 17-year-old teen mom in 1986. Amidst historical events like the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, Lisa navigated an unexpected pregnancy, ultimately choosing to keep her child and marry her boyfriend, John. With insight into her tumultuous upbringing and the profound impact of supportive in-laws, Lisa paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs she faced. She also shares how these experiences inspired her to cofound Hope House Colorado, a beacon of support for teen moms, and discusses the importance of being there for young mothers who need a guiding hand. Join us as we delve into Lisa's journey of faith, perseverance, and the power of community in transforming struggles into a mission for change. Don't miss this inspiring and heartfelt episode that promises to touch your heart and offer hope for those in need. HELPFUL LINKS: FREE Resources- read the first chapters FREE, courses for FREE, and more at Https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com Also, sign up for Laine’s Inspirational Weekly emails at her site Https://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com Please email any prayer requests or needs to lainecraft@lainecraft.net Connect with Lisa and Hope House Get the book here! Lisa Steven reflects on her past, recalling her teenage years marked by a challenging and turbulent home environment. As the eldest of three siblings, she often witnessed her parents' relationship plagued by frequent and intense conflicts that sometimes turned violent. Despite the instability at home, Lisa found solace and support in her budding relationship with her boyfriend, who would later become her husband. Their bond, forged during those tumultuous times, provided a source of stability and resilience for Lisa as she navigated her formative years. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Oldest of 4; brother's death caused turmoil. 05:58 Telling his family about pregnancy was difficult. 07:18 Supportive talk about marriage, no abortion considered. 10:29 God has a soft spot for single moms. 14:12 Teen moms need support and connections for hope. Key Topics Covered Introduction Welcome and introduction to the Warfare Parenting Podcast by Lane Lawson Craft Mention of the episode's theme: parenting prodigals and stories of hope Guest Introduction: Lisa Steven Introduction of Lisa Steven as a special guest Mention of Lisa's story bringing glory to God Lisa's excitement to share her story and meet listeners Lisa Steven's Personal Story Brief overview of Lisa's book and life in 1986 Overview of societal events in 1986 Lisa's pregnancy and decision to keep the baby and marry Lisa's Teen Years Description of Lisa's unstable home environment Parents' fights and violence Loss of Lisa's little brother, Christopher Lisa's role in caring for siblings Meeting John (Future Husband) How Lisa met John through cruising John's background and more stable family environment Introduction to John's family and their caring nature Pregnancy and Marriage Telling John's parents and their supportive response Discussions on marriage and responsibility Marriage proposal and subsequent wedding Challenges of Young Marriage Difficulties of marriage at a young age Comparison of teenage marriage challenges to general marriage difficulties Reflection and Faith Impact of Lisa's mother-in-law's calm and supportive response Lisa's reflection on childhood challenges and God's plan Modern Family Structures Discussion on current crisis with family units and single parenting Lisa's belief in God's support for teen and
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