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Aug 22
36m 47s

Ep. 288: From Hardship to Hope | Faith, ...

DR. MEG MEEKER
About this episode

Can faith and perseverance really transform a life from survival to success?

In this inspiring episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Angela “Stikks” Adams—a single mom turned successful model and founder of the Christian Models Association. Angela opens up about her incredible story of overcoming hardship, staying grounded in her Christian faith, and choosing purpose over popularity.

From battling poverty to breaking into the modeling industry without compromising her values, Angela shares the real-life lessons and God-centered strategies that helped her rise above. She also explains how parents can pass on "God-confidence" instead of self-confidence to help their children walk in truth and strength.

If you're a single mom, a parent trying to raise faith-filled kids, or someone searching for hope during hard times, this episode will speak directly to your heart.


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In This Episode:

  • The raw challenges of single motherhood and starting over with nothing
  • How faith can reshape your identity and future
  • The hidden dangers of seeking validation from the world
  • Building "God-confidence" in your children
  • Creating a God-honoring career in a values-challenging industry
  • Practical encouragement for moms navigating loneliness, exhaustion, and uncertainty
  • Why purpose and obedience matter more than popularity and applause


About Angela "Stikks" Adams

Angela is a professional model, speaker, and founder of the Christian Models Association, an organization dedicated to helping aspiring models walk in their faith while pursuing careers in fashion and entertainment. Her passion is to guide others, especially single mothers, into their God-given potential through authenticity, discipline, and spiritual alignment.


Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Struggling to find an apartment as a single mom

01:02 – Parenting in a world that pressures compromise

01:46 – Pursuing God-given dreams despite hardships

02:44 – Single motherhood and trusting God through adversity

10:30 – Moving across the country to rebuild a life

15:55 – Finding work and divine encouragement

17:36 – The importance of real, face-to-face interactions

17:48 – Entering the modeling world with strong values

18:03 – Avoiding spiritual and professional traps

18:50 – Staying true to God’s purpose

21:42 – Teaching children faith-based confidence

22:47 – Launching the Christian Models Association

24:05 – Why "God-confidence" outlasts self-confidence

29:28 – Powerful encouragement for single mothers

34:30 – What it means to model with purpose


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