
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma
Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
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Jay Pathak is the lead pastor of the Mile High Vineyard (MHV) where he strategically guides the mission and vision of the church as a whole, is the main teaching pastor, and provides oversight to each of MHV’s neighborhood churches. Committed to engaging and impacting those outside the church walls just as much as to those within, Jay and his team have worked to build MHV into a vibrant community that engages and impacts the city at every turn. In addition, Jay is a member of Vineyard USA’s Executive Team, and he has spoken nationally and internationally for Vineyard as well as other groups in both conference and classroom settings. He has co-authored a book with Dave Runyon titled The Art of Neighboring which inspires readers to follow the biblical commandment to love our neighbors. Jay and his wife, Danielle, have two daughters.

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

Outdoor adventurer, Bear Grylls, shares his faith journey, overcoming challenges, and about the most exciting and difficult project of his life – writing about The Greatest Story Ever Told – the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In this winsome presentation, Dr. Ken Wilgus uses stories from Genesis to convey a fundamental truth: most men want to feel adequate, and most women seek connection. He explains how this difference tends to block clear communication, and offers advice to improve how we express ourselves to our spouse. He points out that marriage can take some work, but that it is the most important relationship aside from our relationship with the Lord.

Dr. Kara Powell offers parents insights and practical help found in her book Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. (Part 1 of 2)

Julie Hornok discusses the tendencies of someone who has been diagnosed, dealing with grief and feelings of disappointment as a parent, and eventually realizing the hope that is found in Christ’s purpose for you and your child. Julie encourages parents to seek support for both themselves and their children, surrender their plans for their family, and believe that God has given their child a beautiful purpose.

Imagine being raised to ‘worship’ a political leader, only to find he’s committed suicide and his Master Plan has failed. Where do you turn? As a Nazi Youth leader during WWII, Hansi Hirschmann believed in Hitler’s Third Reich, and was devasted by his death. After escaping from a communist labor camp, Hansi sought freedom in the West, and started to consider the true meaning of life. She ultimately discovered the ultimate leader, Jesus Christ, and a new home in America. (Part 1 of 2)