This week on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I’m joined by Tricia Thornton, author of the brand-new book Beyond Blessed Parenting: Embrace These Seven Principles and Experience Authentic Connection.

Tricia brings both professional and personal wisdom into this conversation. She’s a licensed therapist, wife, and mom of two, and she knows firsthand the weight that parents are carrying in today’s world. In this episode, we talk about:

• Her own story of finding freedom after childhood trauma and how it shaped her calling

• The power of silence, listening, forgiveness, and balance in parenting

• Why authentic connection—not perfection—is what every child really needs

• How fear can imprint on us and how faith anchors us through it

• Practical tools for parents (and really, for anyone) to create connection in a noisy, distracted world

Even if you’re not a parent, you’ll find encouragement here. Tricia reminds us that we can choose presence over perfection and lean into God’s promises when life feels overwhelming.

Bio:

Tricia Thornton is a native of Atlanta, GA. She completed her B.S. in Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University. Upon earning her M.A. in Counseling at Denver Seminary, she went on to become a certified School Counselor K-12, also from Vanderbilt University. Tricia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and owns a private practice serving children and parents. She also is a public speaker to various groups. While not writing and working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their white German Shepherd in Nashville, TN.

Anchor Verses:

Psalm 91:4

Connect with Tricia:

Website: https://www.triciathornton.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/triciathorntontherapy

FB: https://m.facebook.com/triciathorntontherapy/

💥 Bonus: The first 30 people who register for the Anchored in Hope workshop on this Saturday will get Gena McCown’s devotional, Deep Forgiveness, a bookmark with a link to order Katie Reid’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do, and a candle!

📍Canton, OH | 🗓️ September 20 | 🎟️ General Admission $25, $10 for afternoon session only, VIP: $40 includes workshop t-shirt and reserved seating

https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-details/anchored-in-hope-finding-purpose-in-your-pain

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