The only person I can control - the only person who can make sure I’m living an integrated and holy life is me. Relying on God’s grace and ALL his gifts for sure - but no one else can do this for me but me.

I am honored to participate in a one-day conference on Trauma, Truth and Redeeming Power with @DianeLangberg and those whose lives and work have been influenced by her legacy. Join us as we reflect on Dr. Langberg’s vision for the Church’s response to trauma and abuse and equips us to carry this sacred work forward. Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Location: New Life Presbyterian Church, Dresher, Pennsylvania Livestream: Also available online Who should attend? This gathering is designed for church leaders, counselors, clinicians, caregivers, and advocates who seek to strengthen trauma-informed, Christ-centered ministry that protects the vulnerable and reflects the heart of Christ. Join us in person or via livestream! Register here: bit.ly/3W7vZEa

We have three meaningful opportunities remaining in 2026 to connect, find encouragement, and support one another. Nov. 21 | 10:00 a.m. (PT) – Conversations Call with Ann Voskamp- Lament during the holiday season. The holidays can be extra difficult for HBT parents. Join bestselling author Ann Voskamp for an inspiring conversation about grief and the Scriptural practice of lament. Dec. 5 | 10:00 a.m. (PT) – Rock Fellowship for Dads A welcoming community for fathers navigating the challenges of raising children with mental illness. Find strength, wisdom, and hope together with other dads walking the same road. Dec. 9 | 5:30 p.m. (PT) – Prayer and Support Join me for a free online gathering featuring breath prayer, a short devotional, personal prayers for us and our children, and encouragement from parents who understand what we’re facing. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Please join me for one or all of these special gatherings! Register with the link in bio or at: HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org…

The sleepless nights, the fear you can't say out loud, the pressure to hold it all together—it takes something out of you. And most days, nobody asks how you're handling it. The Rock Fellowship is for you. A gathering where, as a dad, you don't have to explain yourself or walk in strength. Just being with dads who already know what it's like. 🗣️ Real talk with fathers carrying the same weight 📖 Tools you can actually use—Scripture-based, research-informed 🤝 Space to ask the questions you don't say out loud anywhere else 🙏 Prayer—for you, not just your child You've been strong for everyone else. Here, you get to just be a dad among dads who get it—finding strength in Christ, together. You matter in this story too. Come be reminded of that. Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. (PT) Register: Link in bio or go to HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org…

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Whether your child is 7 or 47, carrying the weight of their mental illness isn’t something you have to do by yourself. Join us for the next Hope for Brighter Tomorrows virtual Prayer & Support Call. It’s a safe, quiet space for parents of children with mental illness to pause, breathe, and find encouragement through a guided breath prayer and devotional. - Participate as much or as little as you like (cameras-off is completely welcome). - Connect with a community of parents at every stage who truly understand your reality. - Find a moment of peace in a heavy week as my team and I pray for you and your children. Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) Register: Link in bio or visit HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org…

You don’t have to carry this alone. 💙 Parenting a child of any age with mental health challenges can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed. But there is strength in community, and power in prayer. Join Hope for Brighter Tomorrows for a virtual Prayer & Support Call created specifically for parents on this journey. Together, we’ll share a guided breath prayer, an uplifting devotional, and a space filled with parents who truly get it. Whether you prefer to sit quietly with your camera off or participate in the chat, you belong here. Come as you are and join us in whatever way feels comfortable for you. 🗓 Date: September 26, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) 🔗 Register: Link in bio or visit HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org…

I’m honored to share that I was recently featured by Giselle Fernandez on “California Stories” for Spectrum News 1 SoCal. In the interview, I share a little about how my own experience with grief became a calling to support families raising children living with mental illness. That calling led to the founding of Hope for Brighter Tomorrows, where we work to remind families that they are not alone in this journey. The feature also highlights our BREATHE Retreat for moms—a special time to connect, rest, be encouraged, and find community with other moms who understand what it’s like to walk this path. I hope you’ll take a few moments to watch the story and be encouraged. And if you’re a mom of a child of any age living with a mental health challenge, I would love to personally invite you to join us for our BREATHE Retreat this October. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. We would love to welcome you. To watch the “California Stories” feature, click the link in my bio. And to register for the BREATHE Retreat, click the link in my bio or visit HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org…. With love, Kay

Rock Fellowship, October 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. (PT)—register today to save your spot. Click the link in bio or go to: HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org… And if you know another dad who could benefit, please share this invitation with him. #RockFellowship #SupportForDads #YouAreNotAlone #HopeForBrighterTomorrows

Being a dad to a child living with mental illness can bring questions, challenges, and moments when you simply don’t know what to do next. Rock Fellowship is a place for men to come together, share honestly, learn from one another, pray, and find strength in knowing that others are walking a similar journey. Join us for an evening of fellowship, faith, encouragement, and hope. - Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. (PT) Come as you are. Bring your story. Find your people. Register today for Rock Fellowship and discover that you don’t have to walk this road alone. Go to: HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org…

📺 Airs Tonight at 8:00 p.m. (PT)! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Giselle Fernandez for a California Stories interview. The episode airs tonight at 8:00 p.m. on Spectrum News 1 SoCal and statewide across California on Spectrum News 1. Check your local listings for airtime. I hope you’ll tune in!

Parenting a child with mental illness can be an overwhelming and isolating journey—but no one has to walk it alone. Hope for Brighter Tomorrows invites you to our next HBT Prayer & Support Call—a free virtual gathering designed to bring encouragement, renewal, and peace. During this call, parents will experience: -Guided breath prayer which combines deep breathing and focuses on God's Word -A short, uplifting devotional -Prayer and encouragement from other parents who understand this journey When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) Where: Online via Zoom (registration required) If this describes you, we’d love to have you join us. If someone you love could benefit from this call, please consider sharing this invitation. Click the link in bio to register or go to: HopeforBrighterTomorrows.org…

If you are caring for a child or adult child living with a mental health condition, you likely know the "valley"—the sleepless nights, the difficult phone calls, the quiet grief, and the deep emotional exhaustion. At Hope for Brighter Tomorrows, we want to remind you of a gentle truth: You were never meant to walk this valley alone. In our latest article, we look at Psalm 23 through the lens of caregiving. Discover how the Good Shepherd offers real comfort, soul restoration, and steady guidance through life’s darkest seasons. Click the link in bio or read the full article here: hopeforbrightertomorrows.org… #HopeForBrighterTomorrows #ParentingJourney #FaithInTheValley #YouAreNotAlone #Psalm23

Registration is NOW OPEN! If you're a mom caring for a child (of any age) with mental illness, you don't have to walk this journey alone. Join us for the BREATHE Retreat, a weekend created with you in mind—a place to receive rest, renewal, and connection with other moms who truly understand. Come away and experience the quiet beauty of nature, delicious food, and restorative care for your soul. Kay Warren will share holistic practices she learned and implemented while walking alongside her son, Matthew, through mental illness, along with wisdom she has gleaned from hundreds of other moms who have walked this road. October 16-18, 2026 The Ranch at Saddleback, San Juan Capistrano, CA We'd love to have you join us. Space is limited, and this will be our last retreat for the foreseeable future. If you know another mom who could use a weekend like this, please share this post. Register by clicking the link in bio or by visiting hopeforbrightertomorrows.org…

If you've hesitated to call a prayer line before, we get it. Opening up about your child's mental illness can feel scary. Here is what you can expect from our BREATHE Mom-to-Mom Call Line: - 100% Confidential: What is shared stays between us and God. - Zero Judgment: We know mental illness isn't a failure of parenting or faith. - Real Community: Connect with another mom who "gets it" without you having to explain. You don't have to do this in silence anymore. Join us Tuesday or Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (PT) through September 3, 2026. Call: 1-844-HBT-PRAY (428-7729)

Parenting a child (of any age) with mental health challenges can leave you running on empty. We understand the weight that comes with constant uncertainty, grief, and unanswered prayer. You don’t need to carry this weight alone. Join Kay Warren and John Eldredge, bestselling author and founder of Wild at Heart, for a free virtual gathering on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (PT). Together, they’ll share honest insights and simple practices to help you reconnect with God’s strength when yours has run out. If your soul feels tired, let this conversation remind you that God’s presence meets you right where you are. Register for the free HBT Conversations Call today! Click the link in bio or go to: HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org… #ConversationsCall #MentalHealth #ParentSupport #HopeForBrighterTomorrows #FaithAndMentalHealth