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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 33 MIN

"My Child Transitioned: The Detour I Never Saw Coming" Debra McNinch on the Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 194

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In this powerful episode of Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with author and speaker Debra McNinch for an honest conversation about parenting prodigals, spiritual warfare, and trusting God through family heartbreak.Debra shares her personal journey after receiving the life-changing news that her child identified as transgender, and how that moment shattered her expectations, challenged her faith, and ultimately led her deeper into prayer and dependence on Jesus. Through tears, wisdom, and unwavering faith, she explains how God transformed her pain into purpose through her ministry, Battle Cry Moms, a growing community of parents praying for their children.In this episode, they discuss:Parenting through unexpected detoursSpiritual warfare and praying for your childrenHow to love without compromising biblical truthOvercoming guilt, shame, and fear as parentsWhy community and prayer matter in hard seasonsRaising children with a personal relationship with JesusPractical ways to pray and stand in faith for prodigal childrenDebra also shares encouragement for parents who feel exhausted, defeated, or alone, reminding listeners that “no one fights alone.”Debra McNinch's book: Battle Cry: Love Goes to WarIf this episode encouraged you, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. Your support helps us continue spreading the Gospel and having real conversations that point people back to Christ.---Want to be a guest on Rooted In Christ? Send Eric Stephens a message on PodMatch, here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1759833790503730c0e0ceb0e

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In this powerful episode of Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with author and speaker Debra McNinch for an honest conversation about parenting prodigals, spiritual warfare, and trusting God through family heartbreak. Debra shares her personal journey after receiving the life-changing news that her child identified as transgender, and how that moment shattered her expectations, challenged her faith, and ultimately led her deeper into prayer and dependence on Jesus. Through tear...

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