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066: Integrating Theology and Psychology in Parenting with Meaghan Hampton

August 05, 2025 • Broken to Beloved • Season 3 • Episode 66

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Did you know that much of the advice Christian parents have been taught over the years doesn’t align with what we know about child development?

In this episode, I speak with therapist and author Meaghan Hampton about parenting from a Christian and psychology-informed approach. We address how much of our stories of spiritual trauma are rooted in how we were raised, and why it’s important to explore our past with compassion and curiosity. You will learn about the harm that fundamentalist parenting can cause, how deconstruction from harmful parenting approaches can be a sign of spiritual health, tips on being a more curious and present parent, the value of co-regulation, and more. This is a great episode for anyone interested in learning a parenting approach consistent with the example of Jesus and what children need for healthy development.

Get the full show notes and links here. 📄

Guest Spotlight ✨

Meaghan is a Christian therapist, writer, and parenting educator passionate about integrating faith, psychology, and neuroscience to support families on their journey toward healing and wholeness. In her clinical work, Meaghan walks alongside children, teens, and adults as they navigate anxiety, trauma, relational wounds, and nervous system dysregulation—always with a trauma-informed and Christ-centered lens.

Website | Instagram

Links & Resources 🔗

Resource for Co-regulation
The Big Feelings Book by Meaghan Hampton | Amazon
Flourishing Homes and Families Instagram | Amazon

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