God Knew Her Father and He Had a Plan For Her Life

Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast!

For this episode, I am joined by Phyllis Robertson Thomas, author of the book, “I Never Knew” which centers on her relationship with her biological father, Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Phyllis had no idea Phil was her father till very recently after her son took a genealogy test for fun! It has answered so many questions in her life and also powerfully revealed God’s goodness.

In our conversation today, we discuss Phyllis’s story but also her experience growing up in a broken, dysfunctional home, and her experience now as a nurse and licensed child therapist working with social workers and foster kids. There is so much insight Phyllis shares from her background and also her testimony.

Let’s dive in!

Key topics in this episode:

The importance of honesty and transparency in foster and adoptive familiesUnderstanding the concept of felt safety and its role in healingThe significance of attachment and family systems in a child's sense of stabilityThe role of faith, prayer, and discernment in navigating family secrets and traumaThe impact of dysfunction and resilience in shaping identityPractical advice for creating safe spaces for children to explore their feelingsThe importance of patience, waiting, and God's timing in healing processesThe concept of lament and embracing discomfort as part of growthGod's ability to bring beauty from ashes and heal broken pieces

Learn more about Phyllis, here is her website where you can also purchase her book: https://phyllisrobertsonthomas.com/

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