{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c90441355a34c90143d61eb/5d3bc140f319c8d37406acaa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pawns","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c90441355a34c90143d61eb/1586409795765-14bdc9c0346bbe056b3b1cc7206e490b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This is where it gets tricky. Treacherous waters are ahead - because, quite frankly, you are being a liability too those you love. If you don't watch out, you may alienate them for the rest of your life.</p><p>Many people feel like they are pawns in the huge chess game of life. Either they serve your purpose as your personal Amen Corner ... or they serve as a huge distraction when you aren't ready to hear the truth come out of their mouths about your erratic (and hurtful) behavior.</p><p>This is where Cole gets with you and mentions the ways we all use other human beings (parents, friends, co-workers, associates ... and most importantly, children) to advance your personal gain of masking the pain that still resides within you. He knows ... because he's been there.</p><p>Many thanks to the following resources for aiding in the production of this episode:</p><p><strong><u>OFF THE TOP ... ARTICLES</u></strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/the-politics-of-divorce-when-children-become-pawns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When children become pawns</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.momtastic.com/love-sex/531335-divorced-7-ways-youre-using-kids-pawns-stop/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ways you're using your children as pawns</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.scarymommy.com/10-things-divorced-parents-should-do-to-avoid-fucking-up-their-kids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Things divorced parents should do to avoid screwing up their children</a></li></ul><p><strong><u>SPIRITUAL CONNECTION LITERATURE</u></strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/single-parents/co-parenting-with-an-ex-are-you-an-advocate-or-adversary.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Co-Parenting with an ex: Advocate or adversary?</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/vindictive-ex-hate-comes-children/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When hate comes before children</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dont-pawn-the-children_b_13291962\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Don't pawn the children</a></li></ul><p><strong><u>EPISODE SCRIPTURE</u></strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A15&amp;version=NIV\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Matthew 7:15</strong></a></p><p>Download your copy of the FREE audio<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.getoverdivorce.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>How To Heal From Heartbreak</em></strong></a><em> </em>now!</p><p>Get your T-Shirt @ <a href=\"https://teespring.com/stores/the-christian-t-shirt-company\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Christian T-Shirt Company</strong></a> today!</p><p>All music by -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/ACRProduction9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cxdy</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Cole Johnson"}