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 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. Subscribe to Jennifer's website at www.jenniferbosma.com Thanks, Moms, for listening. Please share with others! Have an Ephesians 3:20 day as you go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today!