Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children
Laine Lawson Craft
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Choose Prayer, Not Despair: How Faith Healed My Mind
Struggling with your teen or adult child? Join us on "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children" where host Lane Lawson Craft and guest Dane Kamala share how faith and honest prayer can bring hope, healing, and renewed strength—even in the darkest moments. 👉 Resources & Links Mentioned Dayne Kamela's Social Media: Instagram: @litwithprayer Dayne's Book: Choose Prayer, Not Despair on Amazon Host's Book & Resources: Warfare: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child (First 10 Days FREE) About Dayne Kamela Dayne Kamela is a faith-based author, speaker, and mental health advocate whose personal journey through bipolar diagnosis, psychiatric hospitalization, and ultimate healing serves as a powerful testimony to the intersection of faith and mental health. For the past nine years, Dayne has remained medication-free, reaching millions globally through his social media ministry (@litwithprayer). As the author of "Choose Prayer, Not Despair," he encourages others with practical biblical tools to overcome anxiety, fear, and despair, offering honest guidance for parents and individuals navigating mental health crises. 📌 Key Talking Points Dayne's story: overcoming bipolar diagnosis and psychiatric challenges through faith and prayer The transformational role of Dayne's mother's faith-filled, non-coercive parenting Real-world tactics: choosing prayer over despair in daily mental health battles The influence of unseen spiritual and digital forces on mental health How to pray honestly and use scripture in the healing process Addressing skeptics: perseverance in prayer and redefining spiritual expectations The unique mental health challenges facing Gen Z and social media's effect Vision for integrating faith and mental health resources in churches and counseling Advice for parents and professionals seeking holistic approaches ⏱️ Detailed Time Stamps 00:00–01:02 - Introduction by Laine Lawson Craft; episode overview and guest intro 01:02–01:55 - Recap of Dayne's journey and the power of prayer in mental health battles 02:20–04:19 - Dayne discusses inspiration for his book and the importance of authentic testimony 04:19–05:32 - Challenges of sharing mental health experiences and writing vulnerably 05:44–07:41 - Biblical figures who faced despair; Dayne relates most to King David 07:58–09:42 - Unseen forces: tech, social media, and spiritual influences on the mind 09:42–11:59 - Dayne's practical prayer strategies for confronting anxiety, fear, and stress 11:59–14:28 - Addressing skepticism around prayer as a tool for mental wellness 14:28–15:59 - Prayer as relationship, not formula; Jesus as the ultimate example 16:07–18:37 - Gen Z's struggles with status, social media's impact, and filling the void with faith 18:37–20:29 - Dayne's perspective on fame, authenticity, and purpose-driven platform 20:44–22:09 - Vision for faith-based mental health support in churches 22:25–23:22 - Integrating prayer and therapy: Dayne's advocacy for holistic Christian counseling 23:40–24:22 - Final encouragement for readers of "Choose Prayer, Not Despair" 24:22–26:47 - Host's closing reflections, resources, and where to find Dayne online 26:51–end - Podcast wrap-up, subscription encouragement, and resources link 📝 Conclusion This episode of Warfare Parenting offers profound hope and biblical wisdom for parents and families navigating mental health battles. With vulnerability and authenticity, Dayne Kamela shows that prayer and faith can be transformative tools in facing despair. His story is a testament to the power of honest relationship with God and the importance of community support. Don't forget to grab Dayne's book and connect for ongoing encouragement!
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