S12 E1 | How To Build a Family Where Everyone Belongs
Therapy and Theology
Proverbs 31 Ministries
4.8 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 9 April 2026
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
With so much against us and our families in today's world, how can we build a family rooted in biblical Truth and a strong sense of belonging?
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Four things that fracture belonging in a family unit — and how to work through them.
- The four S’s of healthy attachment.
- Ideas for writing your own personal family mission statement or covenant.
- Insights on family dynamics from the Bible.
Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:
- Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.
- Explore counselor Rebecca Maxwell's work and her new book here: Jesus and Your Mental Health
- We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today’s most common mental health challenges.
- Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to today's episode of Therapy and Theology, where we help you work through what you walk through. |
| 0:06.9 | I'm your host Shay Hill, and I'm so glad you're tuning in today. |
| 0:10.2 | This season is called Fight for Your Family, where each week we will equip you with biblical wisdom and therapeutic practices to more intentionally fight for the ones you love the most. |
| 0:21.9 | In today's episode, you're going to hear from Lisa Turkhurst, Dr. Joel Mutamali, and |
| 0:26.1 | Councilor Rebecca Maxwell, as they cover what both fosters and fractures a sense of belonging |
| 0:32.5 | in your family unit. |
| 0:34.0 | I can't wait for you to hear it. |
| 0:36.2 | As you fight for your family this season, maybe you're |
| 0:39.0 | inspired to ask a question that sounds something like this. How do I really help the young |
| 0:44.6 | people in my life who are struggling emotionally and mentally? If that's you, whether you're a |
| 0:50.4 | parent, grandparent, or someone who just feels called to help, we're here to help |
| 0:55.5 | you. That's why I want to tell you about the Youth Mental Health Coach program from the |
| 1:00.7 | American Association of Christian Counselors and Light University. It is a biblically-based, |
| 1:07.0 | clinically excellent training that equips you with practical real-world tools to support |
| 1:12.6 | youth and their families. You'll learn how to recognize 15 of the most common mental health |
| 1:18.0 | challenges that young people are facing today, including anxiety, depression, digital addiction, |
| 1:24.3 | and emotional regulation. You'll also learn how to respond with care, |
| 1:28.8 | when to step in, and when to refer to a professional. |
| 1:32.6 | Right now, you can receive a full tuition scholarship |
| 1:35.6 | and get started when you pay a one-time $54 technology fee. |
| 1:40.5 | Friend, this is the training that will give you the confidence |
| 1:43.9 | to make a real difference. |
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