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    Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2) (Best of 2025)

    Mar 10 2026
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    Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2) (Best of 2025)

    Date: Mar 10, 2026

    Guests: Melanie Shankle

    If you have unhealthy patterns in your family – passed down through generations – it can feel impossible to break the cycle. Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

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    LISTEN: Understanding and Overcoming Trauma (Part 1 of 2)

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