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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 29 MIN

The Lie Our Kids Feel About Fear (and How Parents Can Tell a Better Story) with Courtney Reissig

from Trade a Lie for a Truth · host heidileeanderson

Ever wondered how to talk to kids about scary things—storms, sickness, or other frightening moments—and they wonder if God is mad at them? Or maybe you’ve struggled with that yourself as an adult. It’s easy to carry this lie that when bad things happen, God must be angry, punishing, or absent. But the truth of the matter is God is present in the storms, big or small. He never stops loving His children, even when life feels out of control, and He works through hard moments to show His promises and hope. Join me as I break this down with Courtney Reissig, a Bible teacher, author, and mom of four, who opens up about the storm that scared her kids, and together, let's learn how we as families can talk about fear, trust, and God’s love in a way that’s relatable, practical, and full of hope.   Connect more with Courtney: https://courtneyreissig.com https://www.instagram.com/courtneyreissig Check out her children's book, Seth and the Very Scary Storm: https://rstyle.me/+RzJlnyLAnFnfp2kYLfyTUw   Connect more with Heidi: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ https://heidileeandersonministries.com Grab her new 100-day devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

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