Today, I wanted to share some daily affirmations - taken straight from Scripture - for the woman who has father wounds. Your life matters and has meaning. Even if your biological father has not communicated his love to you, your heavenly Father has documented his unchanging thoughts concerning you in His Word. You are loved, wanted and valued by the God of the Universe. Below are the verses of affirmation referenced in this episode. Spend some time this week meditating on them, write them on your heart, and know without a doubt your Father in Heaven sees you and loves you. Psalms 139:131 Peter 5:7Philippians 4:19Deuteronomy 7:9Psalms 139:14Romans 8:28Psalm 145:9Jeremiah 23:23-24Psalm 103James 1:5 ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, I talk with Sharla Fanos about how to make and find peace when your father is absent from your life. ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephens Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4I To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/ FREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephens Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The big day is here! Overcoming Father Wounds, the BOOK is launching today! As a way of celebrating, I'm sharing 50 affirmations to inspire you today. To read the first chapter, head over to https://www.kiastephens.com/  ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephens Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephens Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign. Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign. Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign. Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign. Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you believe God is trustworthy? When we deal with father wounds, we often deal with trust issues. In this episode, Kia unpacks this particular struggle women might have after growing up with an absent, abusive or unavailable father. PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign. Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you love listening to "Hope for Women with Father Wounds," we want to introduce you to another LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Faith Over Fear." If you like it and want to listen to more episodes, just search "Faith Over Fear" in your favorite podcast app, or click on any of the links below! Scripture assures us that God does not want us to live enslaved to fear, weighed down by stress, and overpowered by personal weakness. Christ promised us joy, peace, and inexpressible freedom. He also promised to give us the power to experience each of those supernatural gifts. In this special episode of Faith Over Fear, prolific speaker Max Lucado shares a time when, attempting to carry his ministry in his own strength, the burden became nearly crippling and how he found fresh hope and strength through the Holy Spirit. To hear more episodes of Faith Over Fear, please check out the links below!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-fear/id1500408829Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCj0NnLVrkEqeSraSxJYxLifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/faith-over-fearKia will be back at her regularly scheduled time with a brand new episode of the show. Thanks for listening. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does it mean to unpack your wounds? In this episode, Kia helps us see what it means to inspect and sort through the wounds of our past. PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign.Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When I first started talking about this topic, I didn't have social media or a platform... but I knew God wanted me to talk about father wounds and how to heal from hurt and trauma from childhood and even adulthood. I could never have known how God would use this in my life. If you are struggling with father wounds, I hope this podcast and my other resources bless you. PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ This podcast was originally recorded live on Kia's YouTube Channel. You can visit Kia's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/kiastephensKia Stephens is the author of the book "Overcoming Father Wounds:  Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love".  She is partnering with Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs, to provide a paperback copy of Overcoming Father Wounds for women in their residential programs. Give the gift of hope to a victim of sex trafficking by participating in the Hope for Her Campaign.Simply click the link below.https://hopeforhercampaign.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Kia talks with Proverbs 31 Speaker and Writer Lynn Cowell about her father wounds and grief.FOLLOW LYNN:https://lynncowell.com/https://www.instagram.com/lynncowell/https://proverbs31.org/PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Kia talks with Proverbs 31 Speaker and Writer Lynn Cowell about her father wounds and grief.FOLLOW LYNN:https://lynncowell.com/https://www.instagram.com/lynncowell/https://proverbs31.org/PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, we look back in order to move forward. Let’s recall all the ways we have seen God’s hand in our lives.PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

God is parenting you. He experiences our rebellion, disobedience and mood swings. But he is patient. He waits on us - a lot. He is the pursuer, coming after us when we are often not thinking about him.PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A father’s presence (or lack of presence) has a lasting impact on their children's lives. Our fathers are meant to be guides - throughout the life of a daughter, a father will function like a compass, pointing her in the right direction. He will nurture, offer praise, give feedback, secure and provide a sense of direction and purpose.Without this guide, women experience substantial loss. Thankfully, God our Father provides guidance. In this episode, Kia shows us three ways that our Father in Heaven is also our guide.PRE-ORDER KIA’S BOOK ON FATHER WOUNDS - “Overcoming Father Wounds” is available now for pre-order: https://amzn.to/3JKeX4IFREE QUIZ - What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have? Take the FREE Father Wound’s Quiz and take the first step toward healing: https://bit.ly/3QQW0QrFOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/ENTRUSTED WOMEN - Kia is also the Founder of Entrusted Women - Equipping Christian Communicators of Colorhttps://www.entrustedwomen.com/https://www.instagram.com/entrusted_women/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Stasi and Kia discuss: - Stasi’s testimony and how Jesus came to her- How God brings healing and redemption in our darkest times- That forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling- Inviting God into the process of forgiveness- The importance of boundaries FOLLOW STASI –Website: https://wildatheart.org/blogs/stasiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildatheart/ABOUT KIA –Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. FOLLOW KIA –You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.comWant more faith-filled, inspirational podcasts? Visit https://www.lifeaudio.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Stasi and Kia discuss:- Stasi’s childhood story and father wounds- How our earthly fathers shape our view of our Heavenly Father- How knowing our parents’ story can help us understand our story- Our longing to be delighted in and seen- What happens when that longing is ignored or rejected FOLLOW STASI – Website: https://wildatheart.org/blogs/stasiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildatheart/ABOUT KIA - Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. FOLLOW KIA - You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Want more faith-filled, inspirational podcasts? Visit https://www.lifeaudio.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

God is Omniscient – he is all-knowingGod is Omnipresent – he is everywhereGod is Omnipotent – he is all-powerfulWhat do these character traits (attributes) of God have to do with father wounds? Kia unpacks what these beautiful truths about who our Heavenly Father is means for those of us who have been hurt by our earthly fathers.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Want more faith-filled, inspirational podcasts? Visit https://www.lifeaudio.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There is never a moment we are not cared for by God and watched over by him. Do you know this? Do you believe it? Do you need to spend time meditating on God’s compassion and attentiveness?Sometimes when God feels distant or unconcerned, he might be giving us an opportunity to grow up. Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our sin requires payment. Because of God’s mercy (he does not give us what we deserve) he does the unthinkable: he spares us by sacrificing his own son for our sins. What would motivate a holy God to send his perfect, holy Son to die for a sinful people? Love. His compassionate, unexplainable, radical love for us compels him to be merciful to us.In this episode, Kia covers:- God’s mercy toward women in the Bible.- Kia asks: where do you need to take how of God’s mercy in your life?Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode (part 2 of 2), Karen shares her experience with father wounds.Be sure to listen to the first part of Kia and Karen’s conversation: https://www.lifeaudio.com/hope-for-women-with-father-wounds/exchanging-father-wounds-for-gods-love-with-karen-ehman-pt-1Find Karen:https://karenehman.comhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialKarenEhmanhttps://www.instagram.com/karenehman/Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode (part 1 of 2), Karen shares her experience with father wounds.Find Karen:https://karenehman.comhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialKarenEhmanhttps://www.instagram.com/karenehman/Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For those who believe that if there is a God, he cannot possibly be good - Kia walks through three assumptions of this line of thinking:Assumptions:1. Good things should only happen to good people, and bad things should only happen to bad people.2. We have a common understanding with God of who is good and bad.3. Things that are bad can never result in a good outcome.By exploring these assumptions, we can come to a right view of God’s goodness.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The words of our biological fathers can uplift us, or wound us deeply. For those of us with father wounds, we usually wrestle with deeply hurtful words or an absence of affirmation. This is why it is essential that we look to our Father for affirmation. For every woman who has felt unseen or invisible or unaffirmed by their biological father, God says over and over in his Word: I affirm you.Scripture Referenced: Psalm 139Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Ponomariova_Maria Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A faithful person is loyal, constant, reliable, dependable, believable and true. But we’re not talking about a person, we’re talking about God. All these definitions of faithful are true of God, perfectly true. But why is it so difficult sometimes to believe that God is faithful?In this episode, Kia explores why we struggle with our perception of God, and how we can begin to align our perspective with the truth about who God reveals himself to be.Kia Stephens is a wife and mom of two who is passionate about helping women know God as Father. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church in Atlanta, Georgia. When Kia is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. Kia will be releasing her first book, Overcoming Father Wounds, in the spring of 2023.The Father Swap Blog: https://www.fatherswap.comEntrusted Women: https://www.entrustedwomen.comKia’s Website: https://www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the second part of Kia’s interview with Lisa Whittle. Be sure to check out our previous episode, “Learning How to Accept Our Grief”: https://www.lifeaudio.com/hope-for-women-with-father-wounds/learning-how-to-accept-our-grief-with-lisa-whittleIn this episode, they discuss:1. What Jesus meant when he said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”2. Identifying when you’re stuck in a pain cycle of grief. Lisa talks about four cycles of pain we can find ourselves in. 3. How Lisa has exchanged her wounds for the love of the FatherTake the quiz to see if you are stuck in a negative emotion cycle: https://lisawhittle.com/quiz/Find out more about Lisa and her book The Hard Good:https://lisawhittle.com/Follow Lisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisarwhittleKia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Ponomariova Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode (part one of a two-part series), Kia sits down with author and speaker Lisa Whittle to talk about her newest book, The Hard Good. They discuss:1.Lisa’s relationships with her father and her “bonus father.” 2.Working through the specific grief of parental loss and how it can be “hard good.”3.Accepting circumstances that we can’t change and practical steps toward acceptance4.Moving from “what if” to “what is” 5.Learning not to fear griefFind out more about Lisa and her book The Hard Good:https://lisawhittle.com/Follow Lisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisarwhittle About Kia:Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Grandfailure Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

One of the names God calls himself is Jehovah Jireh, which means provider. Do you believe this is true - that God will provide for all of your needs? In this episode, Kia unpacks the famous story of Abraham and Issac at the alter, and the father who provides for his children even in the most impossible circumstances. About Kia:Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/fedrelena Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode 13: God the Father Is Accessible There is something so comforting about the fact that we do not have to wait to commune with God. He is always accessible to us, always ready to listen to us. All we have to do is quiet ourselves and talk to him exactly as we are. He is not too busy, not too important and not too preoccupied to stop and commune with us.Even our best friends and closest family members can’t be there for us the way God can. This is especially true when our fathers were inaccessible or completely absent. Maybe the lesson you took from that was that you had yourself to depend on. But God is there for you and you can always, always depend on him.We’ll take a closer look at this principle in the story of Joshua 10.About Kia:Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at https://www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Aleksei_Morozov Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When I was a child, I was bullied in school. It was one of the most defining experiencing of my life. It laid the foundation for a variety of lies I believed for a long time, which drove poor decision-making as a result. Our existence isn’t a mistake. God wants us to be here. Everything about us was created with intention. If you feel unloved, unwanted or unimportant by man - God has always loved, wanted and valued us. “I formed you,” he tells Jeremiah, and us.About Kia:Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Polar_lights Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Years ago, I stumbled across a quote I’ve never been able to forget: “Sociologists say it is common for people to perceive that God is like their fathers or fatherly figures in their lives.” If your father was silent, absent, angry, prideful, abusive, etc., you could believe God was that way, too. What does it mean to say God is a father to the fatherless when we cannot see, hear or touch him? In this episode, Kia unpacks her own father wound story and how she started her journey to view God as Father.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus by John GrayKia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Jorm Sangsorn Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you have a hurtful, challenging relationship with your father, setting boundaries is a practice worth considering. By setting boundaries, you are deciding in advance how to respond to the hurtful behavior and words of your father. When we do this, we decide to take control of the only thing we can be in control of ourselves.In this episode, Kia practically outlines what it means to guard your heart, setting healthy heart boundaries with your father. Kia also tackles the specific challenge of setting money boundaries with fathers in need.Episode Image Credit: Getty/nadia_bormotova Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

God wants us to honor our fathers and mothers. But how can we do that, why should we do that, when we have deep, painful father wounds? And yet, we know the Christian way means loving those even who hurt us. Forgiveness and prayer, though hard, are still doable. In this episode, Kia walks through what God’s Word says about loving our fathers and how we can pursue the most excellent way, even with someone who has left us wounded. Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com. Episode Image Credit: Getty/nadia_bormotova Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Key truths from today’s episode:1. You can’t look to your husband to fill the void for affirmation that your father left you.2. You must forgive your dad, or it will impact your marriage relationship. 3. You must look at God to meet your needs, not your husband.Kia unpacks these key truths in this episode, and explains how bringing these needs to God is the first step to freeing your husband (or your future husband) from your father wounds. Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: Getty/Malte Mueller Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Navigating dating without your father is like traveling in a foreign country without a map or GPS. Ultimately, what a daughter learns about the opposite sex through her father informs what she understands (or doesn't understand) about the men around her. Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: Getty/Malte Mueller Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When a father is absent, he takes a piece of his daughter’s heart with him. Daughters with father wounds grow up longing to be known, loved, confident, capable and worthy of being treated with respect. We need this not just as little girls, but as grown women, too. That’s why so many women try to find or reach out to their absentee dads. In this episode, Kia shares her own story of reaching out to her father, and the lessons she learned about where her true self worth comes from. We must replace the ache in our souls with the truth from God’s Word.Scripture Referenced:Jeremiah 31:3Romans 8:29-301 Peter 2:9Romans 8:15Psalm 139:14Romans 15:7Exodus 14:14Philippians 4:19Proverbs 31:25Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: Getty/nazarkru Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How can we possibly forgive an absent or abusive father and the pain he caused us? In this episode, we dive into real, practical tips for finding healing from your father wounds, starting with the possibility of forgiveness.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: Getty/Johanna Svennberg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you don't believe God can fill the role of father in your life, perhaps you're not thinking big enough. In this episode, Kia makes a case for why God can in fact be Father to those with deep, painful father wounds.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com.Episode Image Credit: @Getty/Chantapa Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There is a relationship between the type of biological fathers we grew up with, and how we view God. In this episode, Kia helps listeners unpack the fears and frustrations they have around God's sometimes seeming silence in the face of their pain.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Kia shares her own personal story of struggling through unforgiveness toward God for the father wounds she experienced growing up. She guides women dealing with similar feelings of anger and unforgiveness toward the truth about God; he can be trusted.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This podcast is for women who have experienced pain in their father-daughter relationship, as a result of divorce, abandonment, abuse, incarceration, addiction, or a physically-present but emotionally-absent father. The aim of this podcast is to help you exchange your father wounds for the love of God, the Father.In this episode, Kia shares her own personal story and how she came to start her ministry, The Father Swap.Kia Stephens is a wife and homeschooling mom of two who is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. For this reason, she created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. Kia is also the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. Kia's writing has been featured on iBelieve, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Crosswalk and (in)courage. In addition to these ministries, Kia faithfully serves in Bible Study Fellowship and her local church. When she is not writing or serving women, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. You can learn more about Kia at www.kiastephens.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.