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Alena Pitts Franklin: Looking for God After Losing My Mom
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Meet Alina Pitts Franklin
2:28
Childhood, War Room, And Early Calling
3:47
Losing Her Mom And Moving Forward
6:10
Grief In Public And Wrestling With God
9:27
What Hurts And What Heals In Church
12:06
Parenting Through Pain: Presence Over Platitudes
15:10
God Is My Home: Safety And Trust
18:00
Modeling Scripture At Home Versus Saying It
21:05
Prayer, Honesty, And Being Seen
23:12
Newlywed Joys And Simple Real Talk
24:36
A Word To The Teen Girl Who’s Unsure
27:06
Let Them Wrestle: Surrendering Your Kids
30:02
Control, Rebellion, And Open Hands
32:17
Authentic Faith Versus Stage Faith
34:06
Why She Wrote “God Is” For Teens
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Alena Pitts Franklin: Looking for God After Losing My Mom
Jan 20, 2026
Season 9
Episode 17
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From an actress in War Room to the author of a new teen girl devotional, this heartfelt conversation is a gentle masterclass in presence over platitudes. We get practical about what to do if your child is struggling with their faith, how open hands can quiet rebellion, and why modeling Scripture at home matters more than quoting it.
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