From Brokenness to Breakthrough: A Teen Mom's Journey to Ministry

Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, we hear Lisa Steven continue her inspiring journey from being a teen mom to becoming a leader and founder of Hope House Colorado. Lisa shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced with stigma and judgment, and the heartwarming story of how a supportive community helped her find her path. Discover the transformative power of love, faith, and community as Lisa discusses how Hope House provides resources and education to teen moms in need, empowering them to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. With plans for national expansion, Lisa reveals her vision for Hope House and encourages everyone to listen to God’s calling, no matter how daunting it may seem. Tune in to hear about her book, "A Place to Belong," and how you, too, can be a part of this life-changing mission. Join us for an episode filled with hope, purpose, and the miraculous works of God in our lives today.

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Lisa Steven, a former teenage mom, understands firsthand the challenges and societal judgments young mothers face. Her personal journey through the stigma and shame commonly associated with teenage motherhood has fueled her passion for supporting others in similar situations. Motivated by her own experiences and encouraged by her mother-in-law, Lisa joined MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), where she found community and support. Her story, shared candidly in her book, highlights the resilience and determination it takes to overcome the label of being a statistic, both for herself and her child. Through her work, Lisa aims to change the narrative, offering hope and empowerment to teenage mothers everywhere.

Timestamped Overview
00:00 Teenage mom struggles: stigma, shame, judgment, statistics.

05:43 Tragic death highlights lack of support for teen moms.

09:01 Hope House Colorado empowers teenage moms through education.

13:10 Empowering teen moms towards self-sufficiency and stability.

15:26 Hope House Colorado: Expanding housing for teenage moms.

19:52 Hopeful parenting strategies and spiritual resources available.

Key Topics Covered

1. Introduction to the Podcast and Episode
   • Warfare Parenting Podcast overview
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   • Guest introduction: Lisa Steven
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   • Recap of previous episode
2. Lisa Steven's Personal Journey
   • Teen mom experience
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   • Struggles with stigma and judgment
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   • Influence of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group
3. Founding of Hope House Colorado
   • Inspirational backstory for Hope House
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   • Early support from MOPS and leadership opportunities
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   • Encounter with generational poverty
4. Mission and Development of Hope House
   • Shaping the mission based on teenage mom needs
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   • The tragedy that influenced the mission
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   • National context of support for teenage moms
5. Current Vision of Hope House
   • Overview of services and transformation goals
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   • Educational, relational, and holistic support
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   • Challenges and realities of working with teenage moms
6. Expansion and Future Plans for Hope House
   • National expansion plans
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   • Details on affiliate model
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   • COVID-19 impact and housing needs
7. Lisa Steven's Book: "A Place to Belong"
   • Overview of book content and messages
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   • Personal journey and leadership story integration
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   • Aim for readers: belief in modern-day miracles
8. Call to Action and Resources
   • Ways to find Hope House and contribute
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   • Accessing the book on Amazon
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   • Encouragement for others to follow their calling
9. Closing Remarks
   • Final thoughts and appreciation from Lisa Steven
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   • Host’s closing message and additional resources
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   • Encouragement for parents dealing with wayward children