With You in the Weeds: Where Faith Meets Mental Health
With You in the Weeds is a faith-based mental health podcast hosted by licensed counselors and pastors. Each week, the hosts bring clinical expertise and pastoral wisdom to honest conversations about anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, and other life struggles. The show aims to help listeners connect their faith with their mental health, offering practical guidance and encouragement. While it is not a substitute for professional therapy, it provides a thoughtful, compassionate perspective for those seeking support.
Episodes
The Roots of Fear
What if some of the things you do to protect yourself are actually rooted in fear?
Fear is one of the most basic and powerful human emotions, but it can be surprisingly difficult to understand—especially when it shows up as anger, avoidance, control, anxiety, perfectionism, or even shame. In this first episode of our new series, Uncovering Your Hidden Motives, Lynn Roush, LPC, and Austin Conner,
Performing Under Pressure: The Voice of the Tigers with Mike Kelly
What do you want people to remember when the performance is over?
In this stunning conclusion to our Performing Under Pressure series, Shay Roush, M.Div., sits down with none other than the Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly, to talk about his remarkable career behind the microphone. For more than three decades, Mike has stepped gracefully into high-pressure moments to give listeners a clear p
Performing Under Pressure: It's Kinda Chic to be You with Ella Swindle
What if winning has less to do with what you accomplish and more to do with who you become?
In this spirited episode of Performing Under Pressure, Lynn Roush, LPC, sits down with Ella Swindle, a senior setter for the University of Texas Longhorns volleyball team who helped lead her team to an NCAA National Championship as a freshman. As a setter, Ella occupies one of the most demanding positions
Performing Under Pressure: Doing Business with Integrity
What if the pressure to succeed in business is actually an invitation to become a different kind of leader? While it’s tempting to think you’ve got it made once you reach the top, the most effective leaders never stop growing. They continue to seek out wise mentors, invest in supportive communities, and bring their struggles into the light rather than trying to manage everything on their own.
In
Performing Under Pressure: The Myth of Work-Life Balance
What happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly stops making sense? A career takes an unexpected turn. A job disappears. A diagnosis changes the way you understand yourself. And the carefully constructed picture of work, family, and the future begins to unravel, exposing that work-life balance doesn’t actually exist.
In this episode of Performing Under Pressure, hosts John Tinni
Performing Under Pressure: Teaching With a Purpose
Do you remember the teacher who believed in you before you believed in yourself?
What you might not remember is everything happening behind the scenes for that teacher: the stress of classroom management, difficult decisions, competing demands, and quiet sacrifices that made learning seem effortless.
In this eye-opening episode of our Performing Under Pressure series, Austin Conner, PLPC, sits
Performing Under Pressure: Pushing the Limits of Medicine
Most of us will never have to tell someone they have months to live. We won’t have to sit across from a patient and tell them that we have exhausted even the most advanced treatments modern medicine can provide. But there are doctors who face the realities of life and death every day.
In this profound episode of our new series, Performing Under Pressure, Austin Conner, PLPC, sits down with his lo
Performing Under Pressure: In a War Zone
What keeps someone steady when every decision could mean the difference between life and death?
Most of us will never command soldiers through a war zone or spend our days searching for hidden roadside bombs. But we all know what it feels like to carry responsibilities that seem heavier than we can bear. Whether you’re leading a family through a crisis, making difficult decisions at work, or simp
Performing Under Pressure: Inside the Trauma Bay
What does it take to stay calm when someone else’s life is on the line? That's something the first guest for our new series, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, knows about firsthand.
In this enlightening interview, Austin Conner, PLPC, sits down with Caroline Vandervoort, an emergency room nurse at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, to find out what it’s like to work in the trauma bay.
Caroline
Beach Read: "The Psychology of Money"
What if the biggest obstacle to financial peace isn’t how much money you make, but the story you believe about money?
Most of us spend our lives chasing “just a little more”, assuming that the next raise, investment, or financial milestone will finally bring contentment. Yet some people with modest incomes build lasting wealth, while others who earn millions end up anxious and always wanting more
Beach Read: "The Next Conversation"
One conversation can either strengthen a relationship or start to unravel it. Most of us don't wake up intending to say the wrong thing, yet we've all replayed conversations in our heads, wishing we'd responded with more wisdom, more clarity, or fewer words. Healthy communication isn't just something we wish we could do; it's a skill we all have to learn.
That's why Austin Conner, PLPC, chose The
Beach Read: "When the Body Says No"
Have you ever wondered if your body knows something that your mind hasn't caught up to yet?
Maybe you’ve always thought of stress as an emotional experience; something that affects your mood, your thoughts, or your relationships. But what if stress has a profound effect on your body? And what if that stress started when you felt like you couldn’t say no?
In this next episode of our summer serie
Beach Read: "When God Seems Distant"
What if the problem isn’t that God has left you—but that he’s leading you somewhere you never expected to go?
Few experiences are more unsettling for a Christian than the feeling that God has become distant. You pray, read Scripture, attend church, and try to stay faithful, yet the warmth and certainty you once felt seem to disappear. When that happens, many of us immediately assume we’ve done so
Searching for Contentment in a World of Want
It often seems like the Ten Commandments are about outward behavior: Don’t steal. Don’t lie. Don’t cheat. Don’t kill. But “You shall not covet” reaches into the hidden places of the heart where comparison and dissatisfaction grow. Even when our lives look fine on the outside, our hearts can still be restless, angry, and convinced that everyone else has been given something better.
In this introsp
The Hidden Damage of Living by Lies
Words can either heal a relationship, or destroy a reputation. They can either calm a fearful heart, or leave a scar that lasts for years. At times, lying might seem like a not-so-harmful sin (“little white lie”) but there’s a reason that our words matter so much to God—and why the Bible treats careless speech with such seriousness.
In this episode, Lynn Roush, LPC, and John Tinnin, MFT, continue
Why You Take What Isn’t Yours
What if stealing isn’t just about shoplifting or taking something off a shelf? What if it starts with anxiety, dissatisfaction, and the belief that God won’t really provide what you need? To make it even more complicated, what if it’s about the ways that we aren’t always generous with our time and money?
In this layered episode of our ongoing series, 10 Keys to the Universe, Austin Conner, LPC, a
When Attraction Crosses the Line
Whether you go looking for it or not, attraction that crosses the line of marital fidelity may happen more easily than you think.
In this episode of the 10 Keys to the Universe series, Austin sits down with Ryan and Kelley Wampler, longtime small groups leaders at The Crossing, to discuss the subtle and seemingly harmless ways we may be tempted to break the 7th Commandment: “You shall not commit
Who Decides the Value of Life?
The 6th Commandment, “Do not murder,” may honestly feel a bit irrelevant to your life. Most of us have no desire to harm others so this can seem like a command meant only for the worst kinds of people.
But in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus exposes how personal it is to each one of us. As soon as he starts talking about anger, contempt, and the hidden conditions of the heart, we’re all on the hoo
Honoring Imperfect Parents
When you attend your parents' funerals someday, will you be proud of the way you loved and honored them when they were alive? Or will you have some regrets?
Few commandments feel as personal as the fifth commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.” For some people, that command feels natural and healthy. For others, it raises difficult questions and painful memories.
In this perceptive epis
Are You Too Busy to Rest?
If you stopped working and striving for a full day this week, what do you honestly think would happen? For many of us, that question feels less peaceful than it should. Our schedules are packed, our minds are noisy, and even when we try to rest, we carry the weight of everything left undone.
In this convicting episode of our ongoing series, 10 Keys to the Universe, Lynn Roush, LPC, and Austin Con
The Most Powerful Name in the World
Do you ever think about how you use God’s name? For most of us the third commandment to not “take the Lord’s name in vain” feels like a gentle reminder to watch our language, avoid the OMGs, and move on. So it’s easy to disregard this command as not very important.
But when we misuse God’s name, we diminish his power, authority and the very essence of his being. God’s name isn’t just a meaningles
Idols of the Heart
Where do you direct your attention, adoration, affection and trust? Your honest answer reveals who or what you worship.
As we kick off our new series, 10 Keys to the Universe, Shay and Lynn look at the first two commandments that serve as the foundation for the rest of the commandments. The Bible states that we are always worshipping something–the question is never whether we worship but what we
What's Your Compass in Life?
Life can feel like wandering in a wilderness: moments of anxiety, parenting and marriage struggles, feeling a lack of purpose, dealing with disappointment, and more. But having a reliable compass can make all the difference because it offers guidance on where to go and how to get there safely.
In this episode John Tinnin and Austin Conner launch our new series, 10 Keys to the Universe, where we'l
How to Manage a Narcissist
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, exhausted, and somehow convinced that everything was your fault - even though you couldn't quite explain why? If so, this episode is for you.
As we end our How to Handle Life series, Lynn Roush addresses one of the most requested and personally meaningful topics she's tackled: how to manage a narcissist in your life.
Drawing on in-
How to Spend Eternity With God
Do you know what it actually takes to get to heaven? In this episode of With You in the Weeds, Pastor Shay Roush sits with one of the most important questions you will ever face: how do you spend eternity with God? And more importantly, have you gotten the answer wrong?
Using Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, Shay unpacks why the path to God isn’t secured by achieve
How to Grow Through Sadness
Is sadness the enemy of healing or the path to it? In this episode of our How to Handle Life series, John makes a case for sadness as one of the most powerful, underused tools for navigating the difficulties of life. Sadness is like a river that will take you somewhere healthy if you’re willing to step into troubled waters and not fight against it.
At the heart of the episode is a simple but coun
How to Respond When Your Pastor Fails
When news breaks that a pastor or church leader has fallen into serious sin, the ripple effects travel far beyond the individual. People who once felt spiritually safe may suddenly feel confused, angry, or grieved. Questions surface quickly: How could this happen? Did I miss the warning signs? What does this mean for my faith?
In this thoughtful installment of our ongoing series, How to Handle Li
How to Handle Singleness
Is singleness a gift or a trial? Should I keep asking God to give me a significant other, or am I not resting in him by continually asking? If you’re single, it’s likely that you’ve wrestled with questions like these. If you’re not single, it’s easy to overlook the struggles of those who are.
Singleness is one of those topics that comes loaded with opinions. Culture treats it like a temporary pr
How to Accept Estranged Relationships
Have you ever lost someone who is still alive?
Estrangement is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in family life, yet it's far more common than most people realize. In this episode of our How to Handle Life series, Lynn Roush, LPC walks through what estrangement actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts a family on multiple levels. Whether you've made the hard decision to
How to Handle Anger Towards God
Have you ever felt angry with God… and then immediately felt guilty for even thinking that way? Most of us have internalized the idea that anger is bad—and that feeling angry with God is really bad!
But what if the very thing you’re trying to hide is actually an invitation?
In this meaningful episode of our ongoing series, How to Handle Life, John Tinnin talks about what it means to feel anger t
How to Know God's Will
Do you believe that discovering God's "perfect" plan for your life is about waiting for a sign in the sky? Do you worry that you will make the wrong decision and miss out on God’s will for your life?
As we continue in our How to Handle Life series, Pastor Shay Roush tackles one of the most common Christian questions: How do I know God's will for my life? Our modern life bombards us with endless c
How to Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt You
Forgiving someone doesn’t mean forgetting, pretending it’s not a big deal, or going back to how things were, but it can bring freedom from the heavy weight of resentment and bitterness.
In this episode of With You in the Weeds, Austin Conner tackles one of life’s hardest commands: forgiving someone who has hurt you. Jesus’ words from the Lord’s Prayer: “forgive us our sins as we forgive those who
How to Handle Stress
When you find yourself exhausted even after resting, irritable for no clear reason, or fixated on ways you can numb your feelings, your body may be carrying more stress than you realize.
In this empathetic and insightful episode of our newest series, How to Handle Life, Lynn takes a look at the ways chronic stress can lead to burnout, cynicism, numbness, or simply feeling disconnected from yourse
How to Deal With Difficult People
What do you do when someone keeps hurting you—and shows no signs of stopping? Is "being nice" always the Christian response, or does real love sometimes require a backbone?
As we move through our How to Handle Life series, this episode condenses a lifetime of wisdom into 30 minutes! John Tinnin dives into one of life's toughest challenges: dealing with truly difficult, unrepentant people. You may
How to Handle Unanswered Prayer
Have you ever prayed desperately for something — only to be met with silence from heaven?
In this powerful conversation, Shay Roush talks with his father-in-law, Pastor Erwin Lutzer, about one of the most painful questions believers face: Why doesn't God answer my prayers? Unanswered prayers lead many to discouragement or even deconstructing their faith, making it difficult to comprehend how God’
How to Manage a Panic Attack
Panic attacks can feel terrifying—sudden, overwhelming, and completely out of your control. If you’ve ever had one, you know how quickly your body can convince you that something is deeply wrong, even when you can’t explain why. If you haven’t experienced one yourself, chances are someone you love has.
In this practical start to our new series, How to Handle Life, Austin delves into panic attacks
The Last Addiction with Sharon Hersh
Deep down, we all cling to control—often the final, most insidious addiction.
In this wrap-up episode of our Dealing With Your Addictions series, John Tinnin, MDiv, MFT interviews therapist and recovering alcoholic Sharon Hersh, LPC about her decades-long battle with alcohol, her journey into counseling, and the painful parallels she’s walked with her adult children.
Sharon names the shame, secr
#1 Episode of 2025: Flipping the Script on Your Childhood Trauma
Happy New Year! This episode with guest Jules Lundberg, PLPC was our most downloaded episode of 2025, so we don't want you to miss this incredible story of how God's power can enable you to rewrite the script of your life.
Have you ever experienced a “complete and total loss” only to have it be flipped into a “complete and total life transformation”?
In this powerful episode of our “Surviving
Jesus - Emmanuel - Is With You in the Weeds
What is Christmas really about? Is Jesus like the “elf on a shelf” toy that we play with once a year? Or is he like Santa, punishing those who are naughty and rewarding those who are nice?
It’s easy to get caught up in cultural traditions and forget that the true meaning of Christmas is that God became flesh to dwell among us. Jesus entered into a world of darkness and declared: “I am the light o
Chronic Pain and Addiction: Is There Hope?
Is God still with you when the pain doesn’t go away?
This episode dives deep into the invisible torment that chronic pain brings. Dr. David Hockman (a former surgeon who now lives with chronic pain himself) and Pastor Shay Roush unpack what chronic pain actually is, why it’s far more than “just physical,” and how it rewires your brain, drains your energy, strains relationships, and can shake your
Chasing Fulfillment: Gambling, Shopping and Workaholism
What if the things you normalize, celebrate, or even depend on can quietly take over your life just as powerfully as any substance?
In this thought-provoking episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, John and Shay tackle the topic of behaviors like gambling, shopping, and workaholism and how they can evolve into powerful addictions that mirror the neurological patterns of subst
Disordered Eating: Hungry for Love
If your cravings aren’t satisfied by food, then your struggle might not be about eating at all. But it can be difficult to figure out what’s behind your longings.
In this episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, we tackle a topic that you may struggle with quietly: your complicated relationship with food. Lynn Roush, LPC sits down with counselor Kelsey Crandall, PLPC from The
Are You Addicted to Your Phone?
Does your phone put you to bed at night and wake you up in the morning? How often do you actually touch and hold your phone each day? Could you be addicted?
Your phone isn’t just a tool anymore—it’s a slot machine in your pocket, custom-built to hijack your brain’s reward system. And for the first generation of true digital natives (today’s teens and twenty-somethings), the consequences are hitti
When Someone You Love is Addicted
What do you do when the person you love most is trapped in addiction—and you realize you’re powerless to change them?
This conversation is going to share the raw truth about addiction and codependency that many Christians are not able to say out loud. The crazy-cycle is real in a home or a marriage where there is addiction. And learning to love someone who is addicted will take grace and wisdom
How Do I Break Free From Porn?
You’ve identified the problem, but what do you do now? How can you break free from the grasp of pornography?
In this insightful episode, John and Austin start with what NOT to do. You’ll hear about the things that seem helpful, but ultimately won’t produce lasting change.
Then you’ll come to understand 4 Core Beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, and 5 Habits you can practice to begin and cont
BONUS EP: The Connection Between Abuse and Porn Addiction
Unfortunately it is all too common for those who struggle with pornography to have some sort of sexual abuse in their past. But why? Does the abuse cause the addiction, or is there simply a correlation? The jury is still out on this question.
Although everyone’s story is different, pastor and counselor Austin Conner, MDiv, PLPC helps connect the dots on why and how those with sexual abuse in the
How Did I Get Addicted to Porn?
This is a battle that the enemy of your soul loves to keep in the dark.
But we’d like to bring it out into the light—and provide hope for anyone who is caught in the trap of porn addiction.
In this episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, John and Austin unpack the reasons why so many people get hooked—and how understanding the roots of it can be the first step toward freedom
Should Christians Use Marijuana?
Are you ready to get “in the weeds” about weed?
In today’s society, marijuana use is legalized and normalized, so is there any reason not to use it? In this episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, Austin, John, and Shay sit down for a straightforward conversation about the effects of marijuana and how Christians can make wise decisions in a culture where marijuana use is incr
Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family
What if the unspoken rules of your childhood are still shaping your adult life? In this episode of With You in the Weeds, hosts Lynn and Shay Roush share a deeply personal conversation in their Dealing With Your Addictions series. Shay opens up about his upbringing in an alcoholic family, revealing how it impacted his trust, emotions, and relationships.
Here are the sobering statistics: 1 in 6 U
Alcohol-Free: Finding Health and Healing with Aric Bremer
Is alcohol hindering your relationship with God or loved ones?
As part of our Managing Your Addictions series, John Tinnin and Shay Roush welcome Aric Bremer, mid-Missouri radio personality and co-host of the podcast Blended, Blessed and Always a Mess. Aric’s path to sobriety emerged while coping with grief and loneliness, and was shaped by a desire for deeper and healthier relationships with hi
Do I Have a Drinking Problem?
Has anyone ever asked you about your drinking? Have you ever tried to cut back on alcohol?
Drinking is a culturally accepted way to relax, unwind, celebrate or manage stress. And no one intentionally decides to have a drinking problem. It’s usually a slow drift—one drink here, a few more there—and before you know it, alcohol might be playing a bigger role in your life than you intended.
But how
Why Can't I Just Stop My Addiction? with David Koch
Have you ever tried to stop a destructive habit, only to find yourself even more tightly bound than before?
In this perceptive episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, Austin sits down with David Koch, a licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, and director of program operations at Crossroads Counseling Centers in St. Louis, Missouri. David teaches on addictio
What Fuels Your Addiction?
Why does addiction feel like an unstoppable river, sweeping you or someone you love further downstream?
As part of our “Dealing With Your Addictions” series, hosts Austin Conner and John Tinnin explore the streams that fuel addiction by combining their years of ministry and counseling experience to help you navigate the invisible forces at work in your life.
They identify 5 streams that contrib
Why You Do What You Don’t Want to Do
Why do you keep chasing the very thing that chains you down? The dopamine rush from drinking, shopping, binge eating or mindless scrolling is fleeting and leaves you feeling emptier than before. But, you feel helpless to make a different choice.
The title of this episode captures the heart of the human dilemma for every person - not just someone caught in the throes of addiction. We all have an
Addiction: The 6 A's You Need to Know
Do you ever feel like you want to escape from reality? Do you find yourself repeating habits that cause more problems than they solve? We think that addiction is a universal struggle that is also a surprising gift that can lead you closer to God.
We are kicking off a new series called "Dealing with Your Addictions" because we want to empower you to face yourself honestly by helping you understa
Bridging the Expectation Gap with Steve Cuss
Do you believe God loves you but struggle to feel it? Or do you wrestle with the need to control everything while believing God is in charge? If you’re stuck in the gap between what you believe and what you experience, this episode is for you!
We are excited to share this interview because we know it will speak to the common dynamics that show up in our relationships and spiritual journey. Host
"Everyone Deserves a Second Chance" with Dan Hanneken
When Dan Hanneken started reading a bible in a prison cell, he had no idea how God’s grace could offer a second chance for anyone willing to change.
This is the final episode in our “Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself” series, and we end with the incredible story of how Dan Hanneken found God in an unlikely place. Host Shay Roush interviews Dan as he shares how his own journey, marked by addiction,
Welcoming a Child Who Needs a Home with Kari Hopkins
At Coyote Hill, every child’s life is a worthy investment.
Host John Tinnin sits down with special guest Kari Hopkins, Chief Operating Officer of Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries in Columbia, Missouri, to discuss what it means to “love your neighbor as yourself” through the ministry of fostering. Kari shares how Coyote Hill, a faith-based ministry, restores childhoods for kids in foster care
Serving Your City One Person at a Time with Shelly Mayer
Can one day change your city for the better?
Listen in as host Shay Roush sits down with Shelly Mayer, Care Ministry Director at The Crossing, to explain how one annual event called For Columbia unites 55 churches and over 2,100 volunteers to serve the people of Columbia, Missouri, in a single day.
This initiative includes diverse projects from landscaping for elderly homeowners and paintin
Breaking the Cycle of Sex Trafficking in Your Community with Julie Meranda & Lauren Gray
Are you ready to confront a harsh reality? The state of Missouri is ranked #4 in the number of people being sex trafficked daily in our nation. In this gripping interview, host Austin Conner talks with Julie Meranda and Lauren Gray from Magnolia Ministry, as they walk alongside sex trafficking survivors toward healing and freedom.
Julie and Lauren share the heart-breaking stories of how sex tr
Caring For Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice with Megan Sievers
Is it possible to end homelessness for veterans in your community? Megan Sievers is on a mission to make that vision a reality.
In this episode of our series, Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself, Shay Roush sits down with Megan Sievers, Executive Director of Welcome Home, a Columbia, Missouri-based nonprofit dedicated to serving homeless veterans.
You may not realize that many who have given o
Protecting and Choosing Life with Cassidy Teter & Molly Cover
What if the key to loving your neighbor lies in meeting them with grace and compassion in their most vulnerable moments, no matter their choices?
In this episode of our ongoing series Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself, host Austin Conner sits down with Cassidy Teter and Molly Cover from My Life Clinic in Columbia, Missouri, to explore a compassionate approach to supporting women facing unexpecte
Transforming Your Neighborhood With Love with Jane Williams and Caroline Roush
Could “free prayer” transform your neighborhood?
In this remarkable episode of our “Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself” series, we dive into the transformative work of Love Columbia as host Lynn Roush interviews Jane Williams, Co-Founder and Executive Director, and Caroline Roush, Director of Communications.
It’s true: Love Columbia grew from a simple gesture of offering “free prayer” to nei
Loving Your Neighbor on Purpose with Chris & Elizabeth McKinney
Did you know that we are in the midst of the greatest de-churching movement in the history of the world? In the last 25 years, over 40 million people have stopped going to church. While that may be cause for concern, Chris & Elizabeth McKinney see it as an opportunity to impact your neighborhood one small act at a time.
Listen as Austin Conner interviews Chris and Elizabeth McKinney, a perfect
Who is Your Neighbor? with Nathan Tiemeyer
Do you feel overwhelmed by the needs of those around you and struggle with guilt that you’re not doing enough to help? In a world filled with suffering, brokenness and heartache, Christians are called to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). But who defines what love is and who qualifies as your neighbor?
We are kicking off a brand new series called Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself a
Parenting With Hope with Melissa Kruger
Are you bogged down by the day-to-day struggles of parenting? Do you question if anything is getting through to your kids? Do you feel powerless to impact your child’s spiritual growth? Parenting can feel like navigating a storm—chaotic, unpredictable, and uncertain.
So the question is, how do you guide your child toward faith and wisdom in a world pulling them in every direction?
If you’re
What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Suicide with Gary Maddux, Jr. MA, LPC-A
“I don’t want to live anymore” might be the most overwhelming and scary thing to hear as a parent. What should you say? What should you do next?
In this eye-opening episode, Austin Conner interviews counselor Gary Maddux, as he shares his journey from grief to advocacy, in memory of his beautiful daughter Kaylee who died by suicide six years ago. Gary seeks to challenge stigmas and debunk myths
Connecting With Your Child When They're Hurting
Have you heard it said that “a parent is only as happy as their unhappiest child”? We know that when you have an unhappy or hurting child, life feels heavy and hard and you may not know how to respond. As part of the Parenting in the Weeds series, Lynn Roush and Austin Conner explore a much needed topic: how to connect with your child when they’re hurting.
Parents often want to avoid painful f
Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Child
Are you learning the delicate dance of parenting adult children? So are we! As part of the Parenting in the Weeds series, John Tinnin and Lynn Roush explore how to set loving, effective boundaries that foster independence while maintaining a healthy relationship. They also discuss why setting boundaries with adult kids is easier said than done.
The key principles they cover are:
Boundaries
Reaching Your Child's Heart for Jesus
In this episode of With You in the Weeds, hosts John Tinnin and Austin Conner focus on how to guide your children toward a relational connection with Jesus. They explore four developmental ingredients for spiritual growth, what content to teach, the role of lived experiences, and how to handle kids who resist faith talks—all while emphasizing God’s grace and the power of humble parenting.
You wil
Guiding Your Child Through Dating and Relationships
In this episode of our ongoing series, Parenting in the Weeds, we invite Paula Tinnin (John’s better half!) to the podcast for the first time. In this timely episode, John and Paula sit down with Austin to reflect on lessons learned from their own dating experiences as well as the advice they gave their daughters when it came to dating and relationships.
You will hear them share candidly about:
"We Listen and We Don't Judge" with the Roush Family
Ever wonder what your kids really think about your parenting? In this unforgettable episode of With You in the Weeds, hosts Lynn and Shay Roush hand the microphone to their own kids—Jack (25), Emma (21), and Owen (19)—for a raw, unscripted conversation. Inspired by the viral “We Listen and We Don’t Judge” social media trend, this episode offers parents a rare glimpse into the minds of their kids a
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Need some help navigating the tricky terrain of talking to your kids about sex? Join counselor Austin Conner as he interviews Kristen Miele, a certified health education specialist and founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, for an empowering conversation on guiding kids through this vital topic with confidence and faith.
Kristen shares her journey from viewing sex as taboo to embracing it as God’s good cre
The Journey of Parenting a Child With ADHD
Want a behind the scenes look at parenting a child with ADHD? Buckle up for an honest conversation as Lynn interviews fellow WYITW co-host Austin Conner and his wife Polly about how they’ve navigated and managed life with a kiddo with ADHD.
Austin and Polly open up about the unexpected challenges and joys of this journey, offering hope and practical wisdom for parents who are struggling to know h
Parenting in a Blended Family
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In this heartfelt episode of With You in the Weeds, Austin Conner chats with Chris and Amanda Horn about
Managing Sibling Conflict
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In this episode of our “Parenting in the Weeds” series, Austin Connor and Shay Roush tackle the universal challenge of sibling conflict. Wh
Loving the Kid You Have, Not the Kid You Want
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Welcome back to our Parenting in the Weeds series! In this episode, we dive into a common parenting trap - the tem
Parenting Wars: “Gentle Parenting” vs. “Tough Love”
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