A child gets labeled “behind” and starts believing it. A parent gets told what “good” looks like and starts chasing it. Then life breaks the script, and you either cling tighter to the box or learn to see what was there all along. We sit down with Lindsey Erin Vesnic, author of the Amazon number one bestselling memoir Raising Light, for a raw and hopeful conversation about faith, family, and the miracles that shape how we parent.

Lindsey shares what it was like growing up with severe dyslexia, including the shame of being underestimated and the turning point when a professor reframed it as a gift instead of a sentence. From there, we get practical about parenting: why she values being assertive over being aggressive, how she teaches accountability, and what changes when you stop trying to raise “perfect” children and start protecting the light already inside them. We also dig into screens, boredom, manners, and the surprisingly powerful ripple effect one kid’s mood can have on an entire household.

The conversation turns deeply personal as Lindsey talks about suffering, prayer, and trust, including miscarriages and her daughter Lucy’s scoliosis diagnosis. She walks us through bracing, fear, nightly prayer, and a follow-up X-ray that shows an improvement doctors did not expect. If you’re navigating Christian parenting, homeschooling, learning differences, or simply trying to hold onto hope in a chaotic season, this one offers both perspective and next steps. Find Lindsey's Book here: https://link.amazon/B0bPv9u6a and her website: https://raisinglightmama.com/

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Elsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels.

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