How’d You Do It? - Stories of Raising Children in the Faith

Welcome to Episode 010 of How'd You Do It?

After 45 years of marriage and raising eight children, Michael and Lisa Dove realized that a "perfect" parenting recipe doesn't exist. In this episode, they share how the heartbreaking loss of two sons shifted their focus from strict expectations to radical mercy and unconditional love .

They discuss navigating mental health struggles within a family and the concept of "perfect trials"—challenges designed specifically for our growth . You’ll also hear about the "miracle" of their twins and the simple, life-changing power of whispering affirmations of love to your children.
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Welcome to Episode 009 of How'd You Do It?

Today, we’re sitting down with a dear family friend, Glenn Davis, calling in from Huntsville, Alabama. Glenn has such a unique perspective, he spent 11 years away from the church before finding his way back through a promise he made while reading the Book of Mormon. In this episode, he opens up about the "long game" of parenting, sharing how he navigated a 60-hour work week and a mixed-faith marriage while trying to keep his daughters close to the Spirit. From volunteering at Girls Camp to supporting his children through heavy struggles with addiction and faith "sabbaticals," Glenn’s story is a beautiful masterclass in leading with unconditional love. He reminds us that while we can’t control our children’s agency, we can always provide a safe harbor, trusting that God’s timeline for our kids is much bigger than our own.

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Welcome to Episode 008 of How'd You Do It!

What happens to a family when the "tough love" of a father meets the reality of a life-threatening diagnosis? In this episode, Keith and Keli Moon share their journey through 33 years of marriage, including the harrowing two-year battle with cancer that began when Keith was just 40 years old.

Keith opens up about how facing his own mortality transformed his parenting style from strict expectations to a mission of unconditional, Christ-like love. Keli shares her perspective on "refining" the unique spirits of their three children and the beauty of finding a "rebirth" in marriage after the kids have left the nest.

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Welcome to Episode 007 of How'd You Do It!

After two marriages, two divorces, and raising six children across multiple states, Debi reflects on decades of parenting marked by faith, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom. She shares what it meant to be the steady presence in her family through divorce, single motherhood, and children making choices she could not control. With honesty and grace, she explores the tension between commitment and agency, why consistency mattered more than perfection, and how she learned that when teaching isn’t possible, love still is.

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Welcome to Episode 006 of How'd You Do It!

After raising five children in ten years, Kenny and Angie Dibble sit down to discuss how their parenting evolved from rigid discipline to a philosophy of "high expectations and high love". They share candid stories about their greatest weaknesses, including being "yellers" early on, and how they learned to value their children's individuality over conformity. They open up about navigating complex challenges, from children leaving the church to coming out, and the vital lesson that while beliefs may change, "love never left".

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