Do you have a child or teen who’s confident, outspoken, and seems to take charge wherever they go? In today’s episode, Quinn is talking about how to bring out the best in natural-born leaders, especially when life feels hard.

In the episode, Quinn discusses:

1. How to recognize leadership in your child and understanding the psychology behind strong-willed, confident kids.

2. The power of servant leadership and why research and scripture agree that the best leaders are those who serve, listen, and love first.

3. How to help teens lead with emotional intelligence.

Scripture Renewal Tip:

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3–4

Mind Renewal Tip:

Leadership is a calling — and with your gentle guidance and God’s truth, that calling can grow into character that changes the world.

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The Bible has around 45 scriptures that mention the word salt. It’s clear that God wants us to be the salt of the earth in our conversations, but understanding exactly what that looks like can be a bit confusing. However, it’s clear to know it’s a good thing.

In today’s episode, Quinn outlines:

1. Some of the important scriptures that tell us to be like salt

2. The important properties of what salt does in our lives

3. Practical ways to add this seasoning of salt to improve the relationship relationships around us

Mind Renewal Tip:

Being the salt of the earth isn’t about standing out — it’s about bringing out the best in everyone around you.”

Scripture Renewal Tip:

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt. Colossians 4:6

It’s easy to keep faithful when things seem to be getting better even if it’s slowly. But what happens when no matter what you do -- nothing is getting better? That’s a question that makes people struggle in their relationship with God because they just can’t understand how to make sense of it.

In today’s episode, Quinn addresses this struggle and discusses:

1. A helpful way to express your feelings

2. The place you can put your focus

3. A perspective shift in what you pain can be used for

Mind Renewal Tip:
Contentment and faith are a choice. Choose wisely!

Scripture Renewal Tip:

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12

The steps of a man are ordered by God and He delights in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Psalm 37:23

In this episode, Quinn dives into one of the most important skills for protecting your peace—recognizing when it’s time to set a boundary. In it, she talks through the emotional, behavioral, and relational red flags that signal a boundary is overdue.

In the episode, Quinn discusses:

1. Emotions people can feel when a person is crossing a boundary in their life.

2. A boundary script to help a person communicate clearly and calmly—without guilt or overexplaining.

3. How to express what’s not working, state needs, and follow through with a person’s boundaries with loving firmness.

Mind Renewal Tip:

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. — Brené Brown

Scripture Renewal Tip:

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23

We are called to bring Christ into the world at all times of year, but because Christmas is the time we celebrate his entrance into the world, it’s a perfect time to be intentional. Today’s episode is all about some easy yet practical ways to bless others with your presence by sharing his presence.

In the episode, Quinn shares:

1. Two simple ways to give to others
2. The power of using self-control and patience to bring God’s presence to life
3. The cycle of what goodness that happens when we choose to be grateful for what God has done

Mind Renewal Tip:
Happiness grows when we give it away, especially at Christmas!

Spiritual Renewal Tip:
For even the son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

Nobody likes to hurt, but it's ten times worse when our child is hurting. We see them struggling, but we don’t know how to make the pain stop — or if that’s even our job. Today’s episode is all about helping parents have guidelines for helping themselves and their child.

In the episode, Quinn teaches listeners:

1. The power of self-regulation

2. The mindset shift when our kids struggle to see it as something that can also be good

3. The pressure we need to let go of when our child is struggling

Mindset Renewal Tip:

Our children can’t learn their inner strength if they don’t have opportunities to grow in it!

Scripture Renewal Tip:

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3

Everyone has heard the importance of speaking the truth in love. But knowing how to do it in a healthy way that produces good results is challenging! We want to have honest relationships but we don’t want conflict.
In today’s episode, Quinn outlines ways listeners can speak the truth in love by:

1. Looking at their motives
2. Watching their timing
3. Taking time to listen to the other person’s motives

Mind Renewal Tip:
Truth without love can feel harsh. Love without truth can feel shallow. Together, truth and love can bring healing and healthy relationships!

Scripture Renewal Tip:
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15

Holidays can be fun — or not-so-fun — depending on the relationships we have with our family! It’s important to connect but to do it in a way that sets people up to connect well versus have tension or awkwardness.

In the episode, Quinn discusses:

1. The personalities that people want to avoid at the holidays

2. Ways to deflect and redirect in awkward conversations

3. The importance of conserving energy

Mind Renewal Tip:
If you want to stay clear of touchy subject, respond back to the question with a question!

Scripture Renewal Tip:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11