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License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask? Here I ask questions on behalf of you, our listening friends. Every once in a while we sit Trace Embry down and ask him questions about parenting difficult teens. As you know Trace is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Shepherd’s Hill has turned around many young people that are heading in the wrong direction. Trace is skilled in working with teens and knowing what it takes to help your...

2025-09-2228 min

Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask? Here I ask questions on behalf of you, our listening friends. Every once in a while we sit Trace Embry down and ask him questions about parenting difficult teens. As you know Trace is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Shepherd’s Hill has turned around many young people that are heading in the wrong direction. Trace is skilled in working with teens and knowing what it takes to help your...

2025-09-2228 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask him? Find answers to questions about bullying, discernment, and starving children- but not from hunger. Email asktrace@licensetoparent.org to ask your tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came...

2025-08-2528 min

Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask him? Find answers to questions about bullying, discernment, and starving children- but not from hunger. Email asktrace@licensetoparent.org to ask your tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came...

2025-08-2528 min

Biblical Worldview Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace Parent’s in today’s culture are facing some really hard choices. Raising their kids in a way that honors God means that their kids probably won’t be allowed to do things and activities that their friends get to do. When I was young it meant that I didn’t get to go to a movie theater. That was tough and caused lots of arguments in our household. Navigating culture and parenting leads to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Sheph...

2025-08-0428 min

Christian Parents Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace Parent’s in today’s culture are facing some really hard choices. Raising their kids in a way that honors God means that their kids probably won’t be allowed to do things and activities that their friends get to do. When I was young it meant that I didn’t get to go to a movie theater. That was tough and caused lots of arguments in our household. Navigating culture and parenting leads to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Sheph...

2025-08-0428 min

Culture Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace Parent’s in today’s culture are facing some really hard choices. Raising their kids in a way that honors God means that their kids probably won’t be allowed to do things and activities that their friends get to do. When I was young it meant that I didn’t get to go to a movie theater. That was tough and caused lots of arguments in our household. Navigating culture and parenting leads to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Sheph...

2025-08-0428 min

Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace Parent’s in today’s culture are facing some really hard choices. Raising their kids in a way that honors God means that their kids probably won’t be allowed to do things and activities that their friends get to do. When I was young it meant that I didn’t get to go to a movie theater. That was tough and caused lots of arguments in our household. Navigating culture and parenting leads to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Sheph...

2025-08-0428 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace Parent’s in today’s culture are facing some really hard choices. Raising their kids in a way that honors God means that their kids probably won’t be allowed to do things and activities that their friends get to do. When I was young it meant that I didn’t get to go to a movie theater. That was tough and caused lots of arguments in our household. Navigating culture and parenting leads to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy a Christ-centered, outdoor-fo...

2025-08-0428 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry The Miracles of SHA with Trace EmbryDirecting Our Steps Have you ever taken a step of faith believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. So step by step, brick by brick, child by child, through God they are breathing life into our next generation. And they are watching God build something incredible. Discussing the Miracles with Trace Embry Trace and his wife Beth have a heart and a passion for the parents of the youth...

2025-05-1228 min

Christian Parents Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of SHA with Trace EmbryDirecting Our Steps Have you ever taken a step of faith believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. So step by step, brick by brick, child by child, through God they are breathing life into our next generation. And they are watching God build something incredible. Discussing the Miracles with Trace Embry Trace and his wife Beth have a heart...

2025-05-1228 min

Parent Help Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of SHA with Trace EmbryDirecting Our Steps Have you ever taken a step of faith believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. So step by step, brick by brick, child by child, through God they are breathing life into our next generation. And they are watching God build something incredible. Discussing the Miracles with Trace Embry Trace and his wife Beth have a heart...

2025-05-1228 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill Part II with Trace EmbryWrapping Up 2021 As followers of Christ, we do trust in something. We trust in the eternal God who created all things, including us, and has our best interests at heart even more than we do. In addition to connecting the dots, looking back also reminds us of the many things we have to be thankful for. To me, a thankful heart is what gives me a better ability to look to the future with hope. If God was faithful to take care of me in the past, He will be faithful in the future as well. As we end the...

2025-01-1328 min

Parent Help Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill Part II with Trace EmbryWrapping Up 2021 As followers of Christ, we do trust in something. We trust in the eternal God who created all things, including us, and has our best interests at heart even more than we do. In addition to connecting the dots, looking back also reminds us of the many things we have to be thankful for. To me, a thankful heart is what gives me a better ability to look to the future with hope. If God was faithful to take care of me in the past, He will be faithful in the...

2025-01-1328 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill with Trace EmbryA Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill. We hope that by sharing these stories you may be blessed and may...

2025-01-0628 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Real MiraclesReal Miracles Have you ever stepped out in faith? Feeling led to do what some would consider impossible, but believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and they knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. Step by step, brick by brick, child by child, and through God they are breathing life into our next generation. They are watching God build something incredible. The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill. Discussing Beginnings with Trace Embry Trace is the founder and...

2024-11-1128 min

Special Guests Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Real MiraclesReal Miracles Have you ever stepped out in faith? Feeling led to do what some would consider impossible, but believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and they knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. Step by step, brick by brick, child by child, and through God they are breathing life into our next generation. They are watching God build something incredible. The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill. Discussing Beginnings with Trace Em...

2024-11-1128 min

Parent Help Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Real MiraclesReal Miracles Have you ever stepped out in faith? Feeling led to do what some would consider impossible, but believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and they knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. Step by step, brick by brick, child by child, and through God they are breathing life into our next generation. They are watching God build something incredible. The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill. Discussing Beginnings with Trace Em...

2024-11-1128 min

Parenting Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Classic: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Helping Parents Combat Big TechFriend of Trace – Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has become one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller “On Killing” and a New York Times best-selling book co-a...

2024-04-0828 min

Digital Age Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Classic: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Helping Parents Combat Big TechFriend of Trace – Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has become one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller “On Killing” and a New York Times best-selling book co-a...

2024-04-0828 min

Special Guests Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Classic: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Helping Parents Combat Big TechFriend of Trace – Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has become one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller “On Killing” and a New York Times best-selling book co-a...

2024-04-0828 min

Health & Wellness Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Classic: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Helping Parents Combat Big TechFriend of Trace – Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has become one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller “On Killing” and a New York Times best-selling book co-a...

2024-04-0828 min

Struggling teens Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Classic: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Helping Parents Combat Big TechFriend of Trace – Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has become one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller “On Killing” and a New York Times best-selling book co-a...

2024-04-0828 min

Parenting Podcast Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Classic: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Helping Parents Combat Big TechFriend of Trace – Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has become one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller “On Killing” and a New York Times best-selling book co-a...

2024-04-0828 min

Parenting Podcast Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Emotional Safety with Dr. Joshua StraubAbout Joshua Straub, Ph.D., CMCLC Dr. Joshua Straub is the Co-Founder and President of Famous at Home, a company that equips others with relational connections and emotional intelligence. He is also an author and speaker. He is passionate about helping others lead; he is a marriage and leadership coach, and is a Fellow at the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling. He takes most pride in his role as husband and dad. He and his wife Christi host the Famous at Home podcast. How to Cultivate Emotional Connection with Kids Michelle Hill, Trac...

2024-02-2631 min

Parenting Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Emotional Safety with Dr. Joshua StraubAbout Joshua Straub, Ph.D., CMCLC Dr. Joshua Straub is the Co-Founder and President of Famous at Home, a company that equips others with relational connections and emotional intelligence. He is also an author and speaker. He is passionate about helping others lead; he is a marriage and leadership coach, and is a Fellow at the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling. He takes most pride in his role as husband and dad. He and his wife Christi host the Famous at Home podcast. How to Cultivate Emotional Connection with Kids Michelle Hill, Trac...

2024-02-2631 min

Christian Parenting Podcast Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Emotional Safety with Dr. Joshua StraubAbout Joshua Straub, Ph.D., CMCLC Dr. Joshua Straub is the Co-Founder and President of Famous at Home, a company that equips others with relational connections and emotional intelligence. He is also an author and speaker. He is passionate about helping others lead; he is a marriage and leadership coach, and is a Fellow at the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling. He takes most pride in his role as husband and dad. He and his wife Christi host the Famous at Home podcast. How to Cultivate Emotional Connection with Kids Michelle Hill, Trac...

2024-02-2631 min

Christian Apologetics Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Brad Griffin on Fuller Youth GroupsAbout Brad Griffin Our guest, Brad M. Griffin, is the Senior Director of Content & Research for the Fuller Youth Institute. Brad develops research-based resources for youth ministry leaders & families. Brad is the coauthor of over fifteen books, including Faith Beyond Youth Group, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager & 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, Growing Young, and Sticky Faith. He is also a speaker, writer, and volunteer pastor. Brad and his wife, Missy, live in Southern California with their three teenage and young adult kids. The Ideal Youth Group Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and...

2024-02-1928 min

Christian Apologetics Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Jordan Whitmer for ZoomersAbout Jordan Whitmer Our guest, Jordan Whitmer, age 25, is the Founder of the evangelism and missions organization reaching Generation Z youth called the HowToLife Movement. He also hosts the podcast called “Gen Z Today.” He is a graduate of Liberty University, with a Bachelor’s in Religion: Biblical and Theological Studies, and is an ordained reverend. Jordan’s heart is that Gen Z find Christ and live and lead boldly for Him. Gen Z for Jesus Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Jordan Whitmer discuss discipling to Gen Z. The Gen Z generation...

2024-02-1228 min

Christian Apologetics Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Dr. Frank Turek Doesn’t Have Enough Faith to Be an AtheistAbout Dr. Frank Turek Our guest, Dr. Frank Turek is an Author and President of Crossexamined.org, a Christian Apologetics ministry helping young people defend the Christian faith. Frank hosts an hour-long TV program each week called “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist.” He hosts a podcast with the same name. He also writes for Townhall.com. Help Defend the Faith with Christian Apologetics Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Dr. Frank Turk discuss the challenges of raising Christian children in a secularized culture. Dr. Turek emphasizes the importance of Christ...

2024-02-0528 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace Ever wished for a chance to glean wisdom from an expert specializing in troubled teens? I ask your questions to Trace Embry, a leading authority in working with challenging teens. Periodically, we engage Trace Embry in discussing parenting difficulties, drawing from his vast experience as the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. This institution has successfully redirected numerous teens on a negative path towards a positive future. Trace's expertise lies in understanding teenagers and facilitating their growth. Gain insights into handling issues like bullying, discernment, and more. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder of Sh...

2023-12-2528 min

Behavioral Issues Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace Ever wished for a chance to glean wisdom from an expert specializing in troubled teens? I ask your questions to Trace Embry, a leading authority in working with challenging teens. Periodically, we engage Trace Embry in discussing parenting difficulties, drawing from his vast experience as the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. This institution has successfully redirected numerous teens on a negative path towards a positive future. Trace’s expertise lies in understanding teenagers and facilitating their growth. Gain insights into handling issues like bullying, discernment, and more. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry ...

2023-12-2528 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace Delve into issues concerning bullying, discernment, and the starvation experienced by children—though not related to hunger. Reach out to radio@licensetoparent.org to seek solutions to your parenting challenges. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came to Christ after becoming parents and learned a lot through that process as well as in their leadership roles at Shepherd’s Hill. Trace is also...

2023-12-1128 min

Behavioral Issues Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace Delve into issues concerning bullying, discernment, and the starvation experienced by children—though not related to hunger. Reach out to radio@licensetoparent.org to seek solutions to your parenting challenges. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came to Christ after becoming parents and learned a lot through that process as well as in their leader...

2023-12-1128 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace In today's societal landscape parents are faced with tough decisions. Raising their children in a manner that aligns with their faith often requires a denial of certain activities that their peers might enjoy. During our co-host, Michelle Hill's own childhood this meant not being allowed to go to movie theaters, a source of disagreement within her household. Navigating cultural norms and effective parenting can lead to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Be...

2023-12-0428 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace In today’s societal landscape parents are faced with tough decisions. Raising their children in a manner that aligns with their faith often requires a denial of certain activities that their peers might enjoy. During our co-host, Michelle Hill’s own childhood this meant not being allowed to go to movie theaters, a source of disagreement within her household. Navigating cultural norms and effective parenting can lead to some tough questions. Discussing Parenting with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boardi...

2023-12-0428 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry The Miracles of Shepherd’s HillThe Miracles of Shepherd's Hill Have you ever taken a step of faith believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. So step by step, brick by brick, child by child, through God they are breathing life into our next generation. And they are watching God build something incredible. Discussing Miracles with Trace Embry Trace and his wife Beth have a heart and a passion for the parents of the...

2023-10-2328 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace It’s another installment of Ask Trace where I ask Trace questions that are on your hearts. Today’s topic is kind of sensitive. It is around the topic of LGBTQ youth. Over the last couple of weeks, I have had several conversations about pronouns and how to adjust your thinking around that. In some of those eye-opening conversations, I am seeing parents, teachers, and leaders in the Christian community that are on opposite sides. Both believe that they are on the side of compassion and the gospel. So how does Trace handle this with the teens at Shep...

2023-06-1928 min

News Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask? Here I ask questions on behalf of you, our listening friends. Every once in a while we sit Trace Embry down and ask him questions about parenting difficult teens. As you know Trace is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Shepherd’s Hill has turned around many young people that are heading in the wrong direction. Trace is skilled in working with teens and knowing what it takes to help your...

2023-04-1728 min

Worldview Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask? Here I ask questions on behalf of you, our listening friends. Every once in a while we sit Trace Embry down and ask him questions about parenting difficult teens. As you know Trace is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Shepherd’s Hill has turned around many young people that are heading in the wrong direction. Trace is skilled in working with teens and knowing what it takes to help your...

2023-04-1728 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Ask TraceAsk Trace If you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask? Here I ask questions on behalf of you, our listening friends. Every once in a while we sit Trace Embry down and ask him questions about parenting difficult teens. As you know Trace is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy. Shepherd's Hill has turned around many young people that are heading in the wrong direction. Trace is skilled in working with teens and knowing what it takes to help your teen thrive. Find answers...

Parenting Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of SHA with Trace EmbryDirecting Our Steps Have you ever taken a step of faith believing that God was directing you and knowing that He would do just that? Trace and Beth Embry saw a need in our world and knew God was calling them to be the answer and to bring healing. So step by step, brick by brick, child by child, through God they are breathing life into our next generation. And they are watching God build something incredible. Discussing the Miracles with Trace Embry Trace and his wife Beth have a heart...

2022-04-2528 min

Troubled Teen Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill Part II with Trace EmbryWrapping Up 2021 As followers of Christ, we do trust in something. We trust in the eternal God who created all things, including us, and has our best interests at heart even more than we do. In addition to connecting the dots, looking back also reminds us of the many things we have to be thankful for. To me, a thankful heart is what gives me a better ability to look to the future with hope. If God was faithful to take care of me in the past, He will be faithful in the...

2021-12-2728 min

Struggling teens Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill Part II with Trace EmbryWrapping Up 2021 As followers of Christ, we do trust in something. We trust in the eternal God who created all things, including us, and has our best interests at heart even more than we do. In addition to connecting the dots, looking back also reminds us of the many things we have to be thankful for. To me, a thankful heart is what gives me a better ability to look to the future with hope. If God was faithful to take care of me in the past, He will be faithful in the...

2021-12-2728 min

Troubled Teen Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill with Trace EmbryA Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill. We hope that by sharing th...

2021-12-2028 min

Struggling teens Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill with Trace EmbryA Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill. We hope that by sharing th...

2021-12-2028 min

Digital Age Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill with Trace EmbryA Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill. We hope that by sharing th...

2021-12-2028 min

Christian Apologetics Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill with Trace EmbryA Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill. We hope that by sharing th...

2021-12-2028 min

News Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry part 4 [Podcast]Postmodernism is basically a person creating his own reality and say this is what’s real for me in my life and the result of that is that, not only have you created your own reality, but you have created your own morality. Do you agree with this analogy of what postmodernism is? What can you add or take away from this definition? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, along with his wife Beth, listened to what God told them and with hard work and dedication, not only to their family but to the Lord ha...

2020-08-0328 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry part 4 [Podcast]Postmodernism is basically a person creating his own reality and say this is what's real for me in my life and the result of that is that, not only have you created your own reality, but you have created your own morality. Do you agree with this analogy of what postmodernism is? What can you add or take away from this definition? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, along with his wife Beth, listened to what God told them and with hard work and dedication, not only to their family but to the Lord have a Premiere Christian...

2020-08-0328 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 3 [Podcast]Knowing what our world has come through over the past generations, do you think you could raise a family not knowing where your next dollar would come from, next meal would come from, with no insurance but have the faith in the Lord to give up everything you have known to walk forth in the work he has planned for you? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says that he got in...

2020-07-2728 min

News Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 3 [Podcast]Knowing what our world has come through over the past generations, do you think you could raise a family not knowing where your next dollar would come from, next meal would come from, with no insurance but have the faith in the Lord to give up everything you have known to walk forth in the work he has planned for you? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says th...

2020-07-2728 min

Struggling teens Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story of Shepherds Hill Academy with Trace Embry part 2 [Podcast]Who would give up everything and move their family over a thousand miles from their home to go to bible college? Who would give up everything again and buy a farm to found a residential treatment program for troubled teens? Would you? A young man and his wife moved from Chicago to Toccoa Ga to attend bible college. With his family, no steady income, and paying for school as they went along, this young man had a calling from the Lord. The Lord told him to purchase land and so he went looking and found a farm...

2020-07-2028 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Story of Shepherds Hill Academy with Trace Embry part 2 [Podcast]Who would give up everything and move their family over a thousand miles from their home to go to bible college? Who would give up everything again and buy a farm to found a residential treatment program for troubled teens? Would you? A young man and his wife moved from Chicago to Toccoa Ga to attend bible college. With his family, no steady income, and paying for school as they went along, this young man had a calling from the Lord. The Lord told him to purchase land and so he went looking and found a farm, without hesitation he...

2020-07-2028 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 1 [Podcast]With experts on the Air offering help to families and guidance to parents, what do you think they should be discussing in today’s culture? Do you think that children listen to these broadcasts as well? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says that he got insights from both of his parents because his mom’s family ran differently than his dad’s family, so he took the best of both worlds...

2020-07-1328 min

Struggling teens Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 1 [Podcast]With experts on the Air offering help to families and guidance to parents, what do you think they should be discussing in today’s culture? Do you think that children listen to these broadcasts as well? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says that he got insights from both of his parents because his mom’s family ran differently than his dad’s family, so he took the best of...

2020-07-1328 min

Motherhood Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 1 [Podcast]With experts on the Air offering help to families and guidance to parents, what do you think they should be discussing in today’s culture? Do you think that children listen to these broadcasts as well? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says that he got insights from both of his parents because his mom’s family ran differently than his dad’s family, so he took the best of...

2020-07-1328 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 1 [Podcast]With experts on the Air offering help to families and guidance to parents, what do you think they should be discussing in today’s culture? Do you think that children listen to these broadcasts as well? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says that he got insights from both of his parents because his mom’s family ran differently than his dad’s family, so he took the best of...

2020-07-1328 min

Fatherhood Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Story Of Shepherds Hill with Trace Embry Part 1 [Podcast]With experts on the Air offering help to families and guidance to parents, what do you think they should be discussing in today’s culture? Do you think that children listen to these broadcasts as well? Trace Embry, the founder of Shepherds Hill Academy, came from a rough background. His parents divorced when he was 5 years old and there was a lot of dysfunction within both parent’s second marriages. Trace says that he got insights from both of his parents because his mom’s family ran differently than his dad’s family, so he took the best of...

2020-07-1328 min

License to Parent with Trace Embry Looking Forward with Trace Embry [Podcast]As we reach the end of the year, we make decisions about the future path of Shepherd’s Hill Academy and License to Parent. What programs do we keep? What do we cut? What staffing needs and changes need to be met to meet the ever-changing needs of teens in crisis. For the next half-hour, we want to pull back the curtain and share some of those needs with you. That’s next on License to Parent. Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy (SHA). SHA is a faith-based residential therapeutic boarding school for teens in c...

2019-12-2328 min

Struggling teens Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Looking Forward with Trace Embry [Podcast]As we reach the end of the year, we make decisions about the future path of Shepherd’s Hill Academy and License to Parent. What programs do we keep? What do we cut? What staffing needs and changes need to be met to meet the ever-changing needs of teens in crisis. For the next half-hour, we want to pull back the curtain and share some of those needs with you. That’s next on License to Parent. Trace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA). SHA is a faith-based residential therapeutic boardi...

2019-12-2328 min

Motherhood Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent 5 Reasons to Not Let Your Kids Smoke Pot with Dr. Karl BenzioThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel welcome Dr. Karl Benzio, a Christian Psychiatrist, writer and conference speaker who specializes in Decision Making Sciences and its application to behavioral health and all of life. Dr. Benzio is the founder and director of Lighthouse Network which develops faith-based behavioral health resources and connects hurting people with faith-based addiction and mental health treatment options. With the recent legalization of marijuana in many states, and the increase in it’s mainstream recreational use, the question of the safety and validity o...

2016-07-1828 min

Fatherhood Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent 5 Reasons to Not Let Your Kids Smoke Pot with Dr. Karl BenzioThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel welcome Dr. Karl Benzio, a Christian Psychiatrist, writer and conference speaker who specializes in Decision Making Sciences and its application to behavioral health and all of life. Dr. Benzio is the founder and director of Lighthouse Network which develops faith-based behavioral health resources and connects hurting people with faith-based addiction and mental health treatment options. With the recent legalization of marijuana in many states, and the increase in it’s mainstream recreational use, the question of the safety and validity o...

2016-07-1828 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Most Asked Parenting Questions Part 4This week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel continue answering some of the top parenting questions parents have brought to them. This is Part 4, and the final installment in this series. Today’s topics include: What do you mean when you say we need to parent to the spiritual side of our children? Aren’t love and discipline mutually exclusive? How can you have both? How is discipline different from punishment? Why is it so important that Mom and Dad be on the same page when it comes to raising...

2016-01-2428 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Most Asked Parenting Questions Part 3This week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel continue answering some of the top parenting questions brought to them from many parents across the country. This is Part 3 of this 4-part conversation. Today’s topics include: The need for a paradigm shift in American parenting, and what specific changes need to be a part of it. Why trophies should be earned, not just awarded freely. Is it possible to shelter our kids too much? The significance of lying, the importance of appropriate consequences for dishonesty, and how the value...

2016-01-1728 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Most Asked Parenting Questions Part 2This week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel continue answering some of the top questions parents have brought to them from the recent parenting weekend at Shepherds Hill Academy. This is Part 2 of 4 of this ongoing conversation of the most asked parenting questions. Today’s topics include: Parents are often told that many of the problems their children deal with are due to self-esteem issues. Is this really the case? Determining whether we’re sheltering our kids too much, or too little. Teaching our kids how to manage money in...

2016-01-1028 min

Anhedonia - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Digital Invasion with Dr. Sylvia Hart FrejdThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel speak with Dr. Sylvia Hart Frejd, Executive Director of The Center for Digital Wellness at Liberty University. Together they discuss the ever-increasing integration of digital and internet-ready technology involved in all aspects of our daily lives, and how this growing presence has bred a whole new kind of addiction. Dr. Frejd is a popular speaker and counselor. She is certified in Internet Addiction and Recovery Coaching, and along with her father, Dr. Archibald D. Hart, Dr. Frejd co-authored The Digital Invasion: How Tech...

2015-10-1828 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent World Net Daily News with Joseph FarahThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel are joined by Joseph Farah to tackle the subjects of politics and history as they relate to good parenting. Mr. Farah is the Founder, CEO, and Editor of WND.com (formerly WorldNetDaily), the world’s largest Christian website and the leading independent news source. He also writes a daily column for WND, and a weekly newspaper column for Creator’s Syndicate. Additionally, he is the Founder and CEO of WND Books, and the producer of many film...

2015-10-1128 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Restoring the Heart with Julie WoodleyThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel’s guest is Julie Woodley. Julie is the founder and director of Restoring the Heart Ministries, Inc. A speaker, author, and counselor, Julie holds an M.A. in counseling and a certificate in Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary. She is also currently finishing her M.Div., and her Chaplain Training. Julie is a certified trauma counselor and was ordained in 2000. Julie is also the division chair of the American Association of Christian Counseling for Abortion, Sexual Trauma and Mental Health. She is the Ministry Outreach Represe...

2015-07-1228 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Way of the Master with Ray ComfortThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel chat with Ray Comfort on the subject of fulfilling The Great Commission in an age of electronic distractions and self-worship. Ray has written over 70 books, including The Evidence Bible. He is also a regular blogger, and co-hosts the TV program, The Way of the Master, with actor Kirk Cameron. Today’s topics and questions include: How can we nurture a drive towards evangelism in our children? Why would a loving God create such a horrible place as Hell? Are the...

2015-04-2628 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Advice to Parents from Grown Children – Part 1This week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Trace Embry and Rich Roszel talk with guests Richie and Jake Sabatis and with Trace’s son, Andrew Embry, about advice these adult “children” would give to their parents and their parents’ friends if they had the chance. Some of the topics covered to give advice to parents from grown children include: Parents on social media — where did the kids go? Teaching kids to hold each other accountable and follow the edicts in Matthew 18 to keep each other in line. Building and maintaining a strong, loving relationship with your kids so that lin...

2014-01-2028 min

Anhedonia - Trace Embry | License to Parent The Digital Invasion – Dr. Archibald Hart & Dr. Sylvia Hart FrejdThis week on License to Parent with Trace Embry… Our guests are Dr. Archibald Hart and Dr. Sylvia Hart Frejd. Dr. Hart and Dr. Frejd are a father/daughter team in the field of Christian counseling, coaching; as well as, public speakers and authors. They are co-authors of the book “The Digital Invasion – How Technology is Shaping You and Your Relationships.” We discuss how parents should monitor how much time their child spends in their virtual life compared to their real life. If your concerned your child has an addiction to technology, ask these questions: Does my child get anxious when he...

2013-10-0728 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Discover God’s Plan for Trace Embry – Part 3This week on License to Parent with Trace Embry, Trace continues (Part 3) his story of how God’s divine providence shined during the personal hardships Trace and his family experienced just before the Lord layed on his heart to minister to troubled teenagers. He also tells us how the first students arrived at Shepherds Hill Academy and the reason for the birth of this radio program. “There are seasons in our life where God uses even the “unholy” to advance His Kingdom. I learned to praise Him at all times – good and bad.” – Trace Embry Share your thoughts on today’s...

2013-03-2528 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Discover God’s Plan for Trace Embry – Part 1This week on License to Parent with Trace Embry is the first of a four part series. Trace Embry opens up and tells us of his personal experience from growing up in a dysfunctional home to becoming the Founder and Director of Shepherds Hill Academy and the host of this radio program. Find out the story of how God worked in Trace’s life to accomplish His greater good. Share your thoughts on today’s program at our Facebook Fan Page, on Twitter @licensetoparent, or by emailing us at radio@licensetoparent.org. Also, if you’d like to give a gift o...

2013-03-1128 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Frequently Asked Controversial QuestionsToday on License To Parent with Trace Embry, we re-air our January 27, 2011 broadcast. Here we provide helpful parenting advice to controversial questions parents of teenagers are asking. The culture supplies parents with mixed messages when addressing certain aspects of their teenager’s life. We alleviate the confusion, and offer practical parenting advice to those controversial questions. Share your thoughts at our Facebook Fan Page. You can email radio@shepherdshillministries.org, or call 1-888-660-9535 from 12:30-1:00pm EST with your comments and/or questions on Thursday’s program “License To Parent” with Trace Embry. Visit Shepherd’s Hill Acade...

2011-09-0128 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Dating In The Twenty-First CenturyOur discussion today on License To Parent with Trace Embry pertains to Christian teenagers dating in the Twenty-First Century, and the important role parents have in their teenager’s dating life. Dating in the twenty-first century can be a very dangerous thing if teens are not spiritually, emotionally and mentality mature to handle it. This is a re-air of our February 3, 2011 live program. Share your thoughts at our Facebook Fan Page. You can email radio@shepherdshillministries.org, or call 1-888-660-9535 from 12:30-1:00pm EST with your comments and/or questions on Thursday’s LIVE program “Licens...

2011-08-0428 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent More Questions About TeenagersToday on License To Parent with Trace Embry, Joshua Wallace and Trace Embry continue their discussion on tough parenting questions parents ask when it comes to raising their teenager. Be sure to listen! The topics of discussion revolve around the emotional age of your teen, the time parents spend with their child, and the importance of trust in the parent – teen relationship. Share your thoughts at our Facebook Fan Page. You can email radio@shepherdshillministries.org, or call 1-888-660-9535 from 12:30-1:00pm EST with your comments and/or questions on Thursday’s LIVE program “License To Par...

2011-07-2828 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Answering Questions About Our KidsToday on License To Parent with Trace Embry, Joshua Wallace and Trace Embry address tough parenting questions that parents are asking when it comes to raising their child. Be sure to listen, and learn how each child is uniquely made, and must be trained based on their individual personalities. Share your thoughts at our Facebook Fan Page. You can email radio@shepherdshillministries.org, or call 1-888-660-9535 from 12:30-1:00pm EST with your comments and/or questions on Thursday’s LIVE program “License To Parent” with Trace Embry. Visit Shepherd’s Hill Academy to learn about our teen...

2011-07-2128 min

Question and Answer Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Answers to Tough Parenting QuestionsToday on License to Parent with Trace Embry, Joshua Wallace and Trace Embry give answers to some tough questions parents have about raising their troubled teenagers in our troubled society. Share your thoughts at our Facebook Fan Page. You can email radio@shepherdshillministries.org, or call 1-888-660-9535 from 12:30-1:00pm EST with your comments and/or questions on Thursday’s LIVE program “License To Parent” with Trace Embry. Visit Shepherd’s Hill Academy to learn about our teen residential program.The post Answers to Tough Parenting Questions first appeared on Trace Embry | License to Parent...

2011-05-0928 min

Anhedonia - Trace Embry | License to Parent Why Anhedonia Should be Taken SeriouslyAnhedonia has been linked to the entertainment habits of Americans. Anhedonia causes symptoms such as depression and anxiety. In fact, according to Dr. Archibald Hart, more than 80% of American’s suffer from the symptoms of anhedonia to one degree or another. He takes it even further in saying “Virtually 100% of teenagers suffer from symptoms of anhedonia.” So, what contributes to these symptoms? Two contributing factors are the over indulgence and over stimulation of multitasking and media entertainment. On License To Parent, Trace Embry conducts an in-depth look at the culture, parents, and today’s teens in how they contribu...

2011-04-0128 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Sex, Science and the Brain with Dr. Freda BushIn today’s culture many teenagers are actively involved in sexual promiscuity. “Hooking up,” “friends with benefits,” “buddy sex” and “sex by appointment” permeates the lives of today’s teens. Through these behaviors, the line between love and lust are blurred. As this behavior continues, parents need to be aware of the effects sex has on the brain. Today on License To Parent with Trace Embry, he interviews Dr. Freda Bush, author of the book Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children. The interview provides practical parenting advice by offering what God’s intentions are for sex, and a sci...

2011-03-0328 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Youth Culture Discussions with Dr. Walt MuellerPractical parenting advice today, as License To Parent (L2P) with Trace Embry interviews Dr. Walt Mueller from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). Today’s christian parents who want to effectively nurture and communicate with an emotionally healthy youth culture will want to get acquainted with the reality of what today’s postmodern society is doing to their child’s thought processes. Christian parents with a biblical worldview will be prepared to equip their kids to understand our times and know what to do. Postmodern thought has permeated our American youth culture and much of the worl...

2011-02-1128 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Dating In The Twenty-First CenturyOur discussion today, with Trace Embry of License To Parent, pertains to the important role that parents play in their teenager’s dating life. Dating in the twenty-first century can be a very dangerous thing if teens are not spiritually, emotionally and mentality mature to handle it. As with every aspect of the home, it is the parent’s responsibility to discern if their teen is ready to date. Tune in to this broadcast for some practical parenting advice on how to raise up a teenager to have the proper outlook of Dating in the twenty-first century.

2011-02-0428 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Special Guest Dr. Archibald Hart on the Subject of AnhedoniaWhat is an·he·do·ni·a? It is the inability to experience pleasure, particularly with the simple things of life. Anhedonia is becoming an epidemic in our crazy multi-tasking culture. Learn the causes, characteristics, and cures for anhedonia by listening to this expounding interview with Dr. Archibald Hart & Trace Embry. Anhedonia is affecting our teenage population and their ability to interact socially. It’s also affecting our families, churches, and our entire culture. Is America in need of a “Wake-Up Call?”The post Special Guest Dr. Archibald Hart on the Subject of Anhedonia first appeared on Trace Embry | License t...

2010-07-1528 min

Radio Archives - Trace Embry | License to Parent Trace Embry & Josh McDowell Speak of Teens & Sex ~ Listen Here!Our special guest is Josh McDowell The post Trace Embry & Josh McDowell Speak of Teens & Sex ~ Listen Here! appeared first on Trace Embry | License to Parent.

2010-04-1428 min