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February 5, 2023 28 mins

In the last two episodes, I shared my eldest son's story of deliverance from darkness and the importance of finding places of hope and healing for prodigals. That is why I am so excited for today's guest, Trace Embry, founder and CEO of Shepherd's Hill Academy. 

Trace shares his story about how God lead him to start Shepherd's Hill with nothing more than $200 and a handshake, and how it transforming the lives of so many teens. He shares some of the most impactful miracles he has seen take place at his academy, including the impacts these reformed teens were able to make in their own communities.

Finally, Trace explains the different techniques Shepherd's Hill uses to detox and restore prodigals from all over the country and why they are so important to bringing prodigals back to Christ.

Who is Trace Embry?

Trace and Beth Embry have a heart and a passion for the parents and youth of today’s culture. Trace and Beth began their married life in the Chicago area in 1980. Along with being entrepreneurs and prominent business owners, Trace served as a Police Officer in their hometown after graduating the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1978. Trace and Beth felt the Lord’s prompting to full-time ministry and attended college at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, GA, and pursued other extensive training to prepare them for working with troubled teens. Trace is the Host of the License to Parent radio program, and the Author of the book “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill – An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions.”

Shepherd’s Hill Academy was founded in 1994. The Embrys live on campus and minister and counsel each resident, along with a large professional staff. Trace and Beth have five children of their own and eight grandchildren.

Things We Talk About in this Episode:

  • What were some of the most impactful miracles at Shepherd's Hill and how did God call these prodigals back to him?
  • How does Shepherd's Hill Academy minister to these prodigals so that they can find lasting hope and healing in their lives?
  • How did God inspire Tracy to build Shepherd's Hill Academy and what lead Tracy to pursue that?

Resources:

Our listeners can learn more about Tracy's ministry with Shepherd's Hill Academy, purchase his book and much more at his website: www.shepherdshillacademy.org

Preorder Laine's New Book, The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, here: www.amazon.com/Parents-Battle-Plan-Strategies-Prodigal

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Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Warfare Parenting. I hope you've found some encouragement or helpful info in this episode to help you on your journey. If you have a specific topic, you'd like me to talk about or a guest you'd like me to have on the show. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. You can even text "Hi Laine" to 55444. Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review. I would be so grateful!

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