Broadcasting live from Cleveland, Ohio, Danny and Brittney Serpell tackle some of the most urgent and complex issues facing the Church today—from fallen leaders and disconnected marriages to the everyday challenge of offering correction without losing connection. With real audience questions and vulnerable stories, this episode unpacks how a lack of accountability and self-awareness is tearing apart families, marriages, and ministries—and what we can do to build cultures of truth, trust, and transformation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why so many churches and leaders are breaking down—and how to prevent it
• The dangers of “king-style” leadership and how it isolates pastors from correction
• How to offer correction in marriage without punishing or controlling
• The difference between healthy shame and toxic shame—and how to tell which one you’re using
• How to build a marriage culture where truth is welcome, not weaponized
• What repentance actually looks like (it’s not just saying “I’m sorry”)

Key Takeaways:

• Unaccountable leaders aren’t just at risk—they’re already isolated. Culture breakdown starts at the top when connection is replaced by control.
• Marriage correction without self-awareness leads to resentment and disconnection. You can’t disciple your spouse into being like you.
• Healthy shame leads to change and reconnection. Toxic shame leads to punishment and hiding.
• If you’re spending more than 5 minutes explaining how hurt you are, you're probably doing it wrong. Tell the truth about you—not them.
• Repentance isn’t confession. It’s change. And it only works when both parties stay connected and do the work.

Join the Conversation:
Have you experienced correction that restored trust—or caused disconnection? What helped you grow through it? We’d love to hear your story.

Stay Connected:
Website: www.LovingonPurpose.com
Instagram: @dannylovingonpurpose
Instagram: @brittneyserpell

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In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode from their stop in North Tonawanda, Danny and Brittney Serpell dive deep into some of the hardest relational dynamics—what to do when connection seems impossible. From family members who resist correction to church leaders who reject feedback, this episode explores how to keep your love on when everything in you wants to shut down.

Through honest audience questions and raw discussion, Danny and Brittney model what it means to stay powerful, protect your peace, and lead with love in your family, church, and community.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to communicate needs without demanding behavior change

• Why your goal in conflict must be connection—not being right

• What to do when your parent (or child) values control over relationship

• How to maintain boundaries without turning your love off

• Why accountability in leadership is essential for a healthy church

• The difference between harmony and true connection in marriage and parenting

Key Takeaways:

• Love doesn’t require agreement—it requires ownership. You can tell someone what you need without trying to control them.
• Correction that flows through connection brings change—anything else feels like punishment.
• When someone chooses being “right” over being in relationship, you still get to choose love and protect your peace.
• Healthy leadership starts with accountability. If no one can give you feedback, you're not leading—you're ruling.
• Raising whole and healthy kids is about consistent love, not perfection. Connection, not control, is your greatest legacy.

Join the Conversation:
Have you struggled to stay connected to a parent, child, or leader who resists feedback? Tell us your story—your vulnerability can inspire healing in others.

Stay Connected:
Website: www.LovingonPurpose.com
Instagram: @dannylovingonpurpose
Instagram: @brittneyserpell

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In this live episode from North Tonawanda, New York, Danny and Brittney Serpell respond to powerful audience questions about parenting, correction, and connection. From overcorrected kids and resistant teenagers to “I don’t know” shutdowns and sibling conflict, this episode is full of real-life moments, raw honesty, and practical tools for parenting with love and leadership.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to shift from punishment to wisdom when offering correction

• Why connection is the foundation for lasting influence with teens

• How to draw out your child when they shut down or avoid engagement

• What to do when sibling rivalry becomes the norm

• How to model repentance and rebuild trust as a parent

Key Takeaways:

Correction without connection breeds resistance—prioritize relationship over being right.
When kids say “I don’t know,” it’s often self-protection—create safety by managing your reaction.

You can’t control your kids, but you can control your access to resources, opportunities, and permission.

Sibling relationships are training grounds for love—don’t settle for conflict as the norm.
Leading your family well means owning your mistakes, leading with humility, and choosing connection every time.

Join the Conversation:
Have you navigated resistance, shutdowns, or sibling rivalry in your home? We’d love to hear what helped you reconnect. Share your stories and continue the conversation.

Stay Connected:
Website: www.LovingonPurpose.com
Instagram: @dannylovingonpurpose
Instagram: @brittneyserpell

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