That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Developing the Faith to Face Your Giants with Caroline and Melanie Shankle- Episode 1009
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Oct 12, 2025 Caroline Shankle, a recent college graduate and author of "The Lion and the Bear," joins her mother, Melanie Shankle, a seasoned author and parenting expert. They dive into incredible insights about facing fears during college years and the spiritual journey involved. Caroline shares her transition from aspiring vet to writer, inspired by her personal struggles. Melanie discusses the challenges of parental fears and the importance of trust in God. They even touch on the excitement of SEC football and the joy of supporting young women through faith.
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Parent Strategy For College Faith
- Trust the foundation you gave your child and surrender them to God's work rather than controlling outcomes.
- Pray, let God work, and allow your college student to solidify beliefs for themselves.
Hard Seasons Can Deepen Faith
- Letting children make their own mistakes often yields deeper, personal faith testimonies.
- The struggles parents feared can become tools God uses to deepen their child's faith.
Lion And Bear Family Metaphor
- Caroline's dad used the David story: facing lions and bears prepares you for larger giants.
- Her high school struggles and breakups became material and training for future purpose.
