Discovering who God says you are may be your most important life pursuit. Imagine what our world might be like if we believed we were designed and gifted by God for each other. Living Influence is co-hosted by Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd. Bill Thrall is an author, mentor, public speaker, and co-founder of Trueface. He is married to Grace, who loves to mentor women and to come alongside leadership couples with Bill. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They live in Phoenix. Scott Boyd founded QuesTec Companies, a mechanical contracting and HVAC service business. He is married to Aileen. Scott and Aileen both lost their first spouses to cancer. They together have five children and seven grandchildren. No matter who you are, your influence matters. We believe your view of you may be the most critical factor in your influence. Whatever your role, professional, pastor, parent or student, the most significant expression of your influence will be from your person.
What this show covers
parentinggracetrustchild developmentfamily dynamicsobedienceshameparent-child trustspiritual identityChristian parentingchild identityaffirmationdiscipline
What listeners will find here
Rules, trust, and the kind of obedience that helps kids grow up
Parenting shifts in this episode from managing behavior with rules to building trust that leads to mature obedience. Bill and Scott explore how choices, consequences, and shared responsibility can help children grow in freedom, identity, and ownership.
How shame shapes parenting—and what grace changes
Shame-based parenting is the focus here, as Bill and Scott contrast seeing yourself as a sinner with seeing yourself as a saint who sins. They explore how fear and self-distrust can push parents toward control, and how a grace-centered identity can foster trust and genuine love.
Punishment vs. loving discipline: what actually helps a child grow
This episode examines the difference between punishing bad behavior and disciplining a child in a way that restores them to who they truly are. Bill and Scott connect correction, grace, scripture, and truthful affirmation to show how parents can guide behavior without provoking rebellion or shame.
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