Help for Adults with Divorced Parents Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:19:18 -0400 https://www.hope4acd.com/ en-us © 2026 Adult Children of Divorce Ministries yes 01b78ac9-ea6e-5061-80dc-a0eb5d4106d1 Kent Darcie episodic false Helping adults identify and overcome issues linked to their parents' divorce.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Adult Children Of Divorce, Hope, divorce, divorced parents, children of divorce, Kent Darcie, anger, marriage help Kent Darcie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4v33wgq7b17qsv3qmqp5cnechv1c?.jpg Help for Adults with Divorced Parents https://www.hope4acd.com/ ADP 053 Alex McFarland interviews Kent Darcie on Hope and Healing for Adult Children of Divorce ADP 053 Alex McFarland interviews Kent Darcie on Hope and Healing for Adult Children of Divorce Recorded at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Alex and Kent have a lively discussion on the impact of parental divorce and how that impact can be addressed in healthy ways. 

]]> Recorded at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Alex and Kent have a lively discussion on the impact of parental divorce and how that impact can be addressed in healthy ways. 

]]> Alex McFarland Buzzsprout-19204719 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1911 6 3 full false ADP 052 Healing Our Rejection Limp ADP 052 Healing Our Rejection Limp In this podcast, Kent explores how rejection can create a relational "limp." 

He looks at:

  • How a physical limp is similar to a relational limp
  • How our fear of abandonment can cause a rejection limp
  • How we can overcome our rejection limp
]]> In this podcast, Kent explores how rejection can create a relational "limp." 

He looks at:

  • How a physical limp is similar to a relational limp
  • How our fear of abandonment can cause a rejection limp
  • How we can overcome our rejection limp
]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-19186681 Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400 824 6 2 full false ADP 051 Why Would I Wish My Parents Back Together !? ADP 051 Why Would I Wish My Parents Back Together !? In this podcast, Kent addresses a secret wish he often hears from adults with divorced parents; that their parents would get back together! 

1. Is that normal?

2. Why do we have that wish?

3. How to address it (including avoiding hindsight bias)

4. How God can help with this wish

]]> In this podcast, Kent addresses a secret wish he often hears from adults with divorced parents; that their parents would get back together! 

1. Is that normal?

2. Why do we have that wish?

3. How to address it (including avoiding hindsight bias)

4. How God can help with this wish

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-19075202 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1095 6 1 full false ADP 049 Help My Parents are Divorcing! ADP 049 Help My Parents are Divorcing! Kent addresses the do's and don'ts of responding to the news that your parents are divorcing. 

]]> Kent addresses the do's and don'ts of responding to the news that your parents are divorcing. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-17705725 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 948 5 9 full false ADP 047 Ann Murby interviews Kent On How We're not fine! ADP 047 Ann Murby interviews Kent On How We're not fine! Ann, and ACD,  from Honest Christian Conversations has one with Kent regarding the continuing impact of parental divorce on the kids after they've grown.

]]> Ann, and ACD,  from Honest Christian Conversations has one with Kent regarding the continuing impact of parental divorce on the kids after they've grown.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-17332327 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 3029 5 8 full false ADP 046 Finding Thanksgiving in the Hurts ADP 046 Finding Thanksgiving in the Hurts Kent shares some of his story to help other adults with divorced parents find the thanks-giving blessings in their own stories. 

]]> Kent shares some of his story to help other adults with divorced parents find the thanks-giving blessings in their own stories. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-16170839 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 601 5 7 full false ADP 045 Are Situationships Good for Women? ADP 045 Are Situationships Good for Women? Kent Darcie discusses the latest relationship craze and it's implications for adults with divorced parents.

]]> Kent Darcie discusses the latest relationship craze and it's implications for adults with divorced parents.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-15827866 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 885 5 6 full false ADP 042 Emotional Healing for Those Touched by Abortion: Interview with Stephanie Rienhart ADP 042 Emotional Healing for Those Touched by Abortion: Interview with Stephanie Rienhart Kent interviews the director of an abortion recovery program. Together they explore the unseen emotional impact of abortion, and share tools for healing. 

]]> Kent interviews the director of an abortion recovery program. Together they explore the unseen emotional impact of abortion, and share tools for healing. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-15589960 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2310 5 5 full false ADP 041 Interview with Journalist Kate Spicer: A Look at Parental Divorce from the Inside ADP 041 Interview with Journalist Kate Spicer: A Look at Parental Divorce from the Inside Therapist and author Kent Darcie interviews internationally recognized, Kate Spicer, regarding her article "I'm Unmarried and Childless at 54."  The lively and frank discussion explores, through Kate's personal lens, the impact of Father Hunger and other issues that can impact adult children of divorce. 

]]> Therapist and author Kent Darcie interviews internationally recognized, Kate Spicer, regarding her article "I'm Unmarried and Childless at 54."  The lively and frank discussion explores, through Kate's personal lens, the impact of Father Hunger and other issues that can impact adult children of divorce. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-15264565 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2271 5 4 full false ADP 040 What do Adult Children of Divorce and Adult Children of Alcoholics have in common? ADP 040 What do Adult Children of Divorce and Adult Children of Alcoholics have in common? In this podcast, Kent discusses some similar challenges ACD and ACOA face, why, and what can be done. 

]]> In this podcast, Kent discusses some similar challenges ACD and ACOA face, why, and what can be done. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-15134804 Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1277 5 3 full false ADP 039 Mother's Day: Overcoming the Guilt of Not Wanting to Send a Card ADP 039 Mother's Day: Overcoming the Guilt of Not Wanting to Send a Card Mother's Day can be challenging for adults with divorced parents. Therapist and author Kent Darcie looks at tough questions like, "what if I don't want to send a card?" This helpful dialog can help you move toward peace with this annual celebration.

]]> Mother's Day can be challenging for adults with divorced parents. Therapist and author Kent Darcie looks at tough questions like, "what if I don't want to send a card?" This helpful dialog can help you move toward peace with this annual celebration.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-15041572 Thu, 09 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 765 5 2 full false ADP 038 How Divorce Can Affect Daughters ADP 038 How Divorce Can Affect Daughters Kent reviews how divorce can impact daughters both young and old. 

]]> Kent reviews how divorce can impact daughters both young and old. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-14692284 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1566 5 1 full false ADP 037 Why is Christmas Important: Paul Harvey Christmas Story ADP 037 Why is Christmas Important: Paul Harvey Christmas Story Kent shares a classic Paul Harvey story that illustrates in very simple terms why the birth of Jesus is so important. 

]]> Kent shares a classic Paul Harvey story that illustrates in very simple terms why the birth of Jesus is so important. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-14187473 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 594 full false ADP 036 Leslie Nunnery interviews Kent on Navigating Holidays with Divorced Parents ADP 036 Leslie Nunnery interviews Kent on Navigating Holidays with Divorced Parents In this episode, Kent discusses with Leslie Nunnery of Teach Them Diligently the challenges adults with divorced parents can face and how to recover the joy and peace that escapes so many of us during the holidays. 

]]> In this episode, Kent discusses with Leslie Nunnery of Teach Them Diligently the challenges adults with divorced parents can face and how to recover the joy and peace that escapes so many of us during the holidays. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-14058452 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2384 4 6 full false ADP 035 Holiday Boundaries with Divorced Parents ADP 035 Holiday Boundaries with Divorced Parents Kent discusses what boundaries are, why they may be needed with divorced parents, and ways to apply them. 

]]> Kent discusses what boundaries are, why they may be needed with divorced parents, and ways to apply them. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-13908882 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1093 4 5 full false ADP 034 Kent interview with Leslie Nunnery ADP 034 Kent interview with Leslie Nunnery Leslie Nunnery of the Teach Them Diligently homeschool organization interviews Kent on issues that can affect ADP parents of homeschoolers. 

]]> Leslie Nunnery of the Teach Them Diligently homeschool organization interviews Kent on issues that can affect ADP parents of homeschoolers. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-13234040 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2966 4 4 full false ACD 033 When "I'm Sorry" Never Comes ACD 033 When "I'm Sorry" Never Comes Kent looks at our desire for apologies and dealing with their absence.  

]]> Kent looks at our desire for apologies and dealing with their absence.  

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-12462221 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1198 full false ACD 032 Where Was God? ACD 032 Where Was God? Kent explores this, often unspoken, question that adults with divorced parents can wrestle with. 

]]> Kent explores this, often unspoken, question that adults with divorced parents can wrestle with. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-12087674 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1324 full false ACD 031 Overcoming Sadness at Christmastime ACD 031 Overcoming Sadness at Christmastime Kent looks at what can cause holiday blues and how to overcome them. 

]]> Kent looks at what can cause holiday blues and how to overcome them. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-11885435 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1125 full false ACD 030 Talking to Our Divorced Parents ACD 030 Talking to Our Divorced Parents Kent shares a tool for better communication with our divorced parents. 

]]> Kent shares a tool for better communication with our divorced parents. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-11589331 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1045 full false ACD 029 Two Secrets for a Healthy Marriage ACD 029 Two Secrets for a Healthy Marriage Kent shares secrets from a couple who just passed 76 years of marriage. 

]]> Kent shares secrets from a couple who just passed 76 years of marriage. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-11038686 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400 881 full false ACD 028 Ethical Non-monogamy? ACD 028 Ethical Non-monogamy? Kent explores temptations that vulnerable ACD can experience through the lens of what works and what doesn't.  

]]> Kent explores temptations that vulnerable ACD can experience through the lens of what works and what doesn't.  

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-10606993 Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 903 3 1 full false ACD 027 Thinking About Divorce? ACD 027 Thinking About Divorce? Kent helps ACD think through this important decision. 

]]> Kent helps ACD think through this important decision. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-9742019 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500 902 full false ACD 026 Thoughts on my Dad's Funeral ACD 026 Thoughts on my Dad's Funeral Kent looks at some of the unique challenges adults with divorced parents can face when their parents die. 

]]> Kent looks at some of the unique challenges adults with divorced parents can face when their parents die. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-9376395 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400 991 3 5 full false ACD 25 Hope-less vs. Hope-full ACD 25 Hope-less vs. Hope-full Kent discussed how ACD can move from a hope-less attitude about relationships, life, and other areas to one that is hope-full.

]]> Kent discussed how ACD can move from a hope-less attitude about relationships, life, and other areas to one that is hope-full.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-8129551 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 960 3 4 full false ACD 024 ACD's Forgiveness and Boundaries ACD 024 ACD's Forgiveness and Boundaries Kent conducts an overview of ACD's struggles with Forgiveness and Boundaries

]]> Kent conducts an overview of ACD's struggles with Forgiveness and Boundaries

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-7974313 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0500 1145 3 3 full false ACD 023 ACD's Need to Grieve ACD 023 ACD's Need to Grieve Kent explores the losses ACD can incur and why they need to grieve them. 

]]> Kent explores the losses ACD can incur and why they need to grieve them. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-7701109 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 935 3 2 full false ACD 022 ACD: Avoiding the Divorce Cycle ACD 022 ACD: Avoiding the Divorce Cycle Kent discusses why ACD tend to divorce at much higher rates and steps that can help them avoid divorce. 

]]> Kent discusses why ACD tend to divorce at much higher rates and steps that can help them avoid divorce. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-7321786 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1015 3 1 full false ACD 21 ACD: Soothing Their Pain ACD 21 ACD: Soothing Their Pain Kent reviews how  the "harmless" activities of adults with divorced parents can sometimes  have roots in unresolved pain. 

]]> Kent reviews how  the "harmless" activities of adults with divorced parents can sometimes  have roots in unresolved pain. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-6752782 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 917 2 9 full false ACD 20 Fear of Abandonment ACD 20 Fear of Abandonment Kent looks at ways the fear of abandonment can impact adults with divorced parents.

]]> Kent looks at ways the fear of abandonment can impact adults with divorced parents.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-6426376 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 922 2 8 full false ACD 019 Fear of Conflict ACD 019 Fear of Conflict Kent discusses how the fear of conflict can affect adults with divorced parents. 

]]> Kent discusses how the fear of conflict can affect adults with divorced parents. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-6237280 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 913 2 7 full false ACD 018 Navigating Divorced Parent's Worlds ACD 018 Navigating Divorced Parent's Worlds Kent discusses the challenges of trying to adapt to Dad and Mom's different lifestyles, rules, beliefs, and more. 

]]> Kent discusses the challenges of trying to adapt to Dad and Mom's different lifestyles, rules, beliefs, and more. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-6029032 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 958 2 6 full false ACD 017 ACD Issues Overview 2 ACD 017 ACD Issues Overview 2 This is the first of a ten-part series where Kent discusses additional issues that impact adults with divorced parents. 

]]> This is the first of a ten-part series where Kent discusses additional issues that impact adults with divorced parents. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-5879917 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 906 2 5 full false ACD 016 Gray Divorce Overview ACD 016 Gray Divorce Overview Kent discusses the major issues that impact adults who are adults when their parents divorce. 

]]> Kent discusses the major issues that impact adults who are adults when their parents divorce. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-5252110 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1043 2 4 full false ACD 015 Father Hunger and Maleness ACD 015 Father Hunger and Maleness Kent discusses the challenge some guys have with answering a key question, "Am I a real man?" when they lose a consistent father figure model. 

]]> Kent discusses the challenge some guys have with answering a key question, "Am I a real man?" when they lose a consistent father figure model. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-3728192 Tue, 12 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400 767 2 3 full false ACD 014 Interview w/Chris Martin ACD 014 Interview w/Chris Martin Kent Darcie interviews Chris Martin about her book, "10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Parents Divorced and Remarried." 

]]> Kent Darcie interviews Chris Martin about her book, "10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Parents Divorced and Remarried." 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-3435691 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1282 2 2 full false LAT: A Temptation for ACD? LAT: A Temptation for ACD? Living Apart Together (LAT) may sound attractive, but Kent Darcie discusses the pros and cons for adults with divorced parents.  

]]> Living Apart Together (LAT) may sound attractive, but Kent Darcie discusses the pros and cons for adults with divorced parents.  

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-2522215 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0500 1084 LAT, Living Apart Together, Hope4ACD.com, Kent Darcie, Adult Children of Divorce, Children of divorce 2 1 full false ACD 012 Reclaiming Christmas ACD 012 Reclaiming Christmas In this program Kent shares a couple of Christmas stories and offers hope for adult children of divorce, because this time of year can be so tough for adults with divorced parents. 

]]> In this program Kent shares a couple of Christmas stories and offers hope for adult children of divorce, because this time of year can be so tough for adults with divorced parents. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-2281904 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 450 Kent Darcie, Christmas, divorce, adult children of divorce, ACOD, ACD, Divorced parents, anger, Hope4ACD, healing from divorce, anger, forgiveness 1 12 full false ACD 011 Do Divorced Parents Care? ACD 011 Do Divorced Parents Care? Kent discusses the reality that often is lost in the hurts, offenses, and misunderstandings parental divorce can create. 

]]> Kent discusses the reality that often is lost in the hurts, offenses, and misunderstandings parental divorce can create. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-2050278 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500 666 Adult children of divorce, divorced parents, Kent Darcie, Hope4ACD.com, forgiveness, anger, divorce 1 11 full false ACD 010 Questions ACD ask (or are afraid to) ACD 010 Questions ACD ask (or are afraid to) In this last program in this 10 part series Kent answers questions he receives from adults with divorced parents.

]]> In this last program in this 10 part series Kent answers questions he receives from adults with divorced parents.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1803553 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 977 divorce, adult children of divorce, Hope4ACD, healing from divorce, anger, forgiveness 1 10 full false ACD 009 - Setting healthy boundaries with divorced parents ACD 009 - Setting healthy boundaries with divorced parents Kent Darcie discusses the challenges of boundaries with divorced parents and reviews necessary components of healthy boundaries. 

]]> Kent Darcie discusses the challenges of boundaries with divorced parents and reviews necessary components of healthy boundaries. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1755223 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0400 991 boundaries, adult children of divorce, divorced parents, children of divorce, healthy marriages, anger 1 9 full false ACD 008 - ACD's and Forgiveness Pt 2 ACD 008 - ACD's and Forgiveness Pt 2 Kent Darcie discusses some of the myths of forgiveness and explores what forgiveness looks like for those with divorced parents.

]]> Kent Darcie discusses some of the myths of forgiveness and explores what forgiveness looks like for those with divorced parents.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1610167 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 997 Forgiveness, DivorceCare, John Trent, adult children of divorce, divorce, marriage helps, anger, ACOD 1 8 full false Hope4ACD PC 007 - ACD's and Forgiveness Pt 1 Hope4ACD PC 007 - ACD's and Forgiveness Pt 1 Kent Darcie discusses the struggles adults with divorced parents can have with forgiveness.

]]> Kent Darcie discusses the struggles adults with divorced parents can have with forgiveness.

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1561117 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 993 forgiveness, adult children of divorce, divorce, marriage helps, anger, ACOD 1 7 full false ACD 006 - The ACD's Struggle with Anxiety ACD 006 - The ACD's Struggle with Anxiety Kent discusses some surprising connections between parental divorce and anxiety in the lives of ACDs. 

]]> Kent discusses some surprising connections between parental divorce and anxiety in the lives of ACDs. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1404712 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1000 anxiety, anger, adult children of divorce, ACOD, marriage helps, Judith Wallerstein, divorce 1 6 full false ACD 005 - ACD's and Father Hunger ACD 005 - ACD's and Father Hunger Kent discusses Father Hunger in adults with divorced parents, looks at the challenges, and offers helps to overcome this powerful issue.  

]]> Kent discusses Father Hunger in adults with divorced parents, looks at the challenges, and offers helps to overcome this powerful issue.  

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1370209 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 993 father hunger, divorce, marriage helps, adult children of divorce, children of divorce, anger, fear 1 5 full false ACD 004 - ACD's and Anger Pt 2 ACD 004 - ACD's and Anger Pt 2 In this second program on anger and adults with divorce parents, Kent shares tools that can help reduce angry responses. 

]]> In this second program on anger and adults with divorce parents, Kent shares tools that can help reduce angry responses. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1343275 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0400 996 1 4 full false ACD 003 - ACD's and Anger Pt 1 ACD 003 - ACD's and Anger Pt 1 Kent Darcie and Foster Braun discuss the tendency for adults with divorced parents to struggle with anger issues and what some of the causes can be. 

]]> Kent Darcie and Foster Braun discuss the tendency for adults with divorced parents to struggle with anger issues and what some of the causes can be. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1312126 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 937 Adult Children of Divorce, Anger Issues 1 3 full false ACD 002 - ACD's Struggle with Trust ACD 002 - ACD's Struggle with Trust Kent Darcie and Foster Braun discuss the difficulty adults with divorced parents have trusting others. 

]]> Kent Darcie and Foster Braun discuss the difficulty adults with divorced parents have trusting others. 

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1306870 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400 958 Adult Children of Divorce, Trust 1 2 full false ACD 001 - ACD Issue Overview ACD 001 - ACD Issue Overview Foster Braun and Kent Darcie begin a ten-podcast series that discusses common issues that impact adults with divorced parents. This podcast gives an overview of the issues that will be covered in this series.  

]]> Foster Braun and Kent Darcie begin a ten-podcast series that discusses common issues that impact adults with divorced parents. This podcast gives an overview of the issues that will be covered in this series.  

]]> Kent Darcie Buzzsprout-1305925 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0400 933 Adult Children of Divorce full false