This week’s episode is one that speaks straight to the heart especially for those of us raising kids in a digital world.

I’m joined by joy-filled Emma Mae McDaniel, a speaker and writer who shares her powerful story of navigating cyberbullying and learning to root her identity in Christ rather than the words of others. Her story is raw, redemptive, and full of practical encouragement.

We talked about:

• How Emma learned to respond to cruelty with grace

• The importance of building a daily habit of being in God’s Word

• What it looks like to help our kids form their own faith, not just borrow ours

• How God uses our pain for His glory and purpose

Whether you’re parenting a teen who’s struggling with identity or walking through your own healing, this episode is going to speak life over you.

Emma is a speaker, author, and passionate encourager who loves pointing people to Jesus. She is the author of The Girl in the Middle and travels around the country sharing messages of identity, faith, and courage with teens and women. Her authenticity and joy are contagious, and her wisdom is rooted deeply in scripture.

00:00 Introduction to Emma Mae

02:58 Emma's Journey into Ministry

06:00 The Impact of Cyberbullying

11:53 Finding Identity in Christ

18:05 Encouragement for Parents

24:00 Daily Habits for Spiritual Growth

Connect with Emma Mae

Website

Instagram

The Compelled Podcast with Emma Mae

The Girl in the Middle book

Resources Mentioned

Praise God, All Creatures book

Christian Parenting resources

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