Front Parking Spot Podcast- Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families, in Today’s World

113- From Deconstruction to Construction: Trauma, Parenting, and a Renewed Relationship with God with Therapist Caroline Kobylinski

In this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma welcomes trauma therapist Caroline Kobylinski for a wide-ranging, hopeful conversation about healing, faith, and practical parenting. Caroline shares her personal journey—from growing up in a legalistic church and struggling with emotional dysregulation and addiction in her youth, to spending months in residential treatment, rebuilding her life, and ultimately training as a clinician who believes therapy should help you feel different, not just talk in circles.
Topics covered include Caroline’s therapeutic approach (including EMDR and personifying intuition as the Holy Spirit), how church hurt and purity culture can prompt a deconstruction of faith, and how families can move from deconstruction back to a stronger, constructed faith. Caroline discusses caregiving trauma she experienced while supporting a family member with cancer, the role of prayer and spiritual warfare in protecting children and loved ones, and practical strategies for parents, aunts, and grandparents who are watching a young person pull away from faith.
Key takeaways include: the importance of doing your own work so you can show up well for others; investing emotional capital in relationships before trying to speak truth; meeting people where they are and finding common ground; praying for softened hearts and divine appointments; and leaning into nuance and love when engaging one-on-one. Caroline also recommends resources and books that have impacted her perspective and encourages listeners that reconstruction is possible—like rebuilding a house from a deconstructed pile into a stronger structure.
Guest info and how to connect: Caroline practices under CWK Counseling and uses the brand Bruised Banana Counseling; she offers telehealth in multiple U.S. states (including Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Colorado, Arkansas, and is working on Georgia). Find her on Instagram and TikTok at @bruisedbananacounseling for approachable mental health content and practical faith-minded therapy insights.
Expect a warm, candid episode full of ministering truth with compassion, faith-forward counseling that aims to create real change, and actionable encouragement for moms, women and families navigating spiritual struggles and healing into 2026.
Connect with Caroline at:
Counseling in Richardson, TX | CWK Counseling
 
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
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112- Discover Your Mom Divine Mission: Small Steps, Big Impact with Audrey Rindlisbacher

In this inspiring episode, host Jennifer Bosma interviews Audrey Rindlisbacher, author of The Mission Driven Life: Discover and Fulfill Your Unique Contribution to the World, to empower faith-based moms to uncover and live out their God-given purpose. Through seven transformative laws—illustrated by powerful stories like that of Corrie ten Boom—Audrey shares practical, faith-centered strategies to help Christian women strengthen spiritual and emotional health, embrace personal growth, and take consistent action toward a life of impact.
Learn how prayer, self-care, truth, service, and community can guide you to hear God’s call and walk boldly in your mission. Whether you're seeking clarity, renewal, or direction, this episode offers actionable steps to help you live with intention and purpose in every season of motherhood.
Connect with Audrey at The Mission Driven Mom
or by email at audrey@themissiondrivenmom.com
Connect with Jennifer Bosma
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
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111- Your Best Year Yet: Faith, Fitness & Food Strategies That Actually Stick with Kelly Wenner

Welcome to the New Year episode of the Front Parking Spot Podcast with host Jennifer Bosma and guest Kelly Wenner. This episode helps busy, faith-based moms kick off 2026 with practical, encouraging guidance on faith, fitness, and food — all tied together to help you become the best version of the person God created you to be.
Kelly Wenner, founder of Soul Strength Fit and host of the Devotionals on the Go podcast, shares her story as a private trainer, wife, and mom of three and explains how her program grew from quick home workouts paired with moments of prayer into a full faith-and-fitness system. Soul Strength Fit includes daily devotionals, Bible-study workouts, nutrition guidance, published devotion books, and a supportive community for women and small groups.
Major themes in this episode include the JOY acronym (Jesus, Others, Yourself) as a foundation for building homes of joy, the parallel between spiritual and physical disciplines, and the power of small, consistent actions. Kelly emphasizes daily connection with Jesus, serving others, and intentionally caring for yourself — spiritually and physically — as essential for lasting growth and stewardship of the body God has given you.
Practical, actionable tips covered: use short pockets of time (five minutes of prayer or a quick walk), keep movement simple and consistent, favor perimeter grocery shopping (whole foods), keep cut fruit, vegetables, and a ready protein on hand, and swap processed cravings for healthier options (Kelly recommends sugar bee apples as a sweet fix). She also encourages the mindset, “everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial,” and explains how self-discipline leads to greater freedom from cravings.
On fitness, Kelly recommends at-home videos or guided programs for accountability and results, using simple equipment (dumbbells, household items) when needed, and partnering with a friend or small group for support. She highlights Soul Strength Fit offerings, including a kids’ version for young children so moms can exercise with their littles and build faith-and-movement memories together.
To connect and get started, find Soul Strength Fit online at SoulStrengthFit.com, on Instagram at @SoulStrengthFit, and search Kelly Wenner on Amazon for her devotionals and books. Subscribe to the Front Parking Spot Podcast for more encouragement, and head into the new year with practical steps to grow your faith, strengthen your body, and refresh your eating habits.
Transform Daily 8-Week Challenge + Holy Health | SoulStrength Fit
Instagram: soulstrengthfit
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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110- Making Scripture Simple: A Pastor’s Guide to Raising Faith-Filled Kids

In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer welcomes Pastor Dan Nichols, lead pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship in Cortland, NY. In this episode, we explore how his Making Scripture Simple series equips parents and ministry leaders to teach God’s Word to upper-elementary kids with clarity and impact. They delve into practical strategies for nurturing faith at home, cultivating spiritual habits, and making Scripture relatable to young hearts.
Dan also shares one of his most talked-about messages as a pastor, which he has given, along with the response from his congregation and community. 
Dan also shares his family's powerful journey through his son’s heart condition—revealing how grace, prayer, and resources like The Bible Project helped them navigate deep questions and cling to hope. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or faith mentor, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and tools to help children grow in lasting faith.
You can find Dan at Dan & Joy Nichols – Catalyze. Connect. Communicate.
Homepage | Grace Christian Fellowship
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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109-Untwist Me: A Mom’s Path from Pain to Peace with Elena Huggins

Moms, join Jennifer Bosma and Elena Huggins as they talk honestly about mental and emotional health, trauma, and the healing power of humility, Scripture, and prayer. Elena shares practical steps—radical honesty, daily time in the Word, and simple lists to track what restores you—along with how modeling vulnerability helps children heal and grow in faith.
Learn about Elena’s new book Untwist Me and find hope-filled resources to begin or deepen your healing journey, plus real-life strategies moms can use every day to move forward with God.
Connect with Elena at Elena Huggins | Author
Amazon.com: Untwist Me: Uncomplicated Life-Hacks for Mental & Emotional Liberation eBook : Huggins, Elena: Kindle Store
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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108- Four Spaces to Diffuse Mom Anxiety: From Spin to Peace with Counselor Lisa Cuss

In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer Bosma welcomes counselor and therapist Lisa Cuss from Capable Life and Pathways Counseling to explore how anxiety shows up in motherhood—and how faith and connection can help calm the storm. Together, they introduce the Four Spaces framework (Inside Me, Between Me and Others, Inside the Other, and the Space Between Others) to help moms recognize emotional patterns, diffuse worry, and foster more profound connections with themselves, others, and God.
Lisa shares practical, grace-filled tools, such as asking curious questions, the Three H’s (help, hug, hear), and recognizing listening postures—empowering moms to move from spinning assumptions to calm, caring responses rooted in love and presence.
Connect with Lisa Cuss Pathways Conseling
lisa@mypathwayscounseling.com
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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107- Non-Negotiables for Faithful Parenting — Pastor Zach Terry

In this powerful episode, Senior Pastor Zach Terry joins host Jennifer Bosma to unpack the essential non-negotiables every Christian parent should embrace.
Together, they explore how to cultivate a faith-filled family culture, maintain open communication across generations, and navigate today’s cultural and political pressures with biblical clarity.
Pastor Zach shares practical wisdom on the redemption and forgiveness that Jesus offers us for all sins when they are confessed, noting that each sin comes with different levels of consequences, which creates accountability with the person and their home. This highlights the need to lead with both grace and conviction. He also offers a deeply personal reflection on how his faith was tested during the October 7 Israel crisis—revealing the strength that comes from anchoring yourself and your family in truth, even when your faith is tested.
You can connect with Pastor Zach Terry at 
Maximum Life with Zach Terry
Instagram @zachterry
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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106-The Confetti Effect: Small Acts of Kindness for Busy Moms with Kirsten Telan

Join host Jennifer Bosma and guest Kirsten Telan, author of A Tale of Two Dogs, as they explore how two lovable pups help children understand and live out the Fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
This heartwarming episode empowers faith-driven moms to pursue their God-given dreams, embrace small acts of kindness through the Confetti Effect, and step boldly outside their comfort zones. Kirsten shares practical tools for families to implement today.
Whether you're raising little ones or mentoring the next generation, this episode offers inspiration, encouragement, and creative ways to nurture spiritual growth in yourself and at home.
Connect with Kirsten:
https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/
 
https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/newsletter
 
https://www.instagram.com/kirstentelan/
 
https://www.youtube.com/@Kirstennelsontelan
 
https://www.instagram.com/mochi_murphy/
 
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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105- Popular: Boys, Booze, and Jesus -Tindell Baldwin's Redemption Story Every Mom Needs to Hear

Moms of Teenagers, if you’ve ever worried your child might drift from faith, chase popularity, or fall into destructive choices — this episode will speak straight to your heart.
Author and speaker Tindell Baldwin shares her raw and redemptive journey from growing up in a Christian home to spiraling into alcohol, drugs, and heartbreak — until a life-altering encounter with Jesus changed everything. Her testimony, featured in her book Popular, Boys, Booze, and Jesus, is a beacon of hope for parents walking through seasons of rebellion with their teens.
 ~What you’ll hear in this episode:
~Tindell’s honest account of chasing acceptance and losing herself
~The power of unconditional love and persistent prayer from her parents
~Insights from her book that resonate with teen girls and their moms
~Practical parenting advice for guiding teens through identity struggles
~Spiritual resources that helped her rebuild her faith and purpose
Whether you're in the trenches or preparing for the teen years ahead, this conversation reminds us that no one is beyond redemption — and that God’s grace reaches even the darkest places.
 Listen now and share with a mom who needs encouragement today.
Connect with Tindell on Instagram @tindellgrace
Popular: Boys, Booze, and Jesus: Baldwin, Tindell: 9781414375243: Amazon.com: Books
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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104- Recharging Your Prayer Life: Practical Ways Moms Can Access God's Presence Every Day with Tama Fortner

 In this soul-refreshing episode, Jennifer Bosma welcomes back bestselling author Tama Fortner to unpack how moms can confidently enter God’s throne room and reignite their prayer lives. From sleepless nights and laundry-folding gratitude to bold, faith-filled petitions, Tama shares season-by-season strategies that meet moms right where they are.
Discover simple prayer habits and heart-postures that turn everyday moments into sacred encounters. Whether you're overwhelmed, hopeful, or somewhere in between, you'll find comforting prayers and practical tools to help you make talking with God a natural part of your day.
This episode is perfect for moms who are seeking spiritual renewal, practical encouragement, and a deeper connection with God.
To connect with Tama Fortner find here Tama Fortner
On Instagram @tamafortnerbooks
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot
Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024.
Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.
Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts.
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