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About License to Parent with Trace Embry

More About the Broadcast and Hosts

License to Parent Podcast and Radio Program is hosted by Trace Embry with co-host Michelle Hill (previously Rich Roszel).  The program includes prominent guests and offers sound, biblical parenting advice for today’s hurting parents. Our goal is to take what we learn inside the gates of Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA) every day and export it so that you can learn from what we’re doing and avoid the need for a residential program for your teen.

Audio and content of License to Parent with Trace Embry is updated on this website each week with the 30 Minute Broadcast and four One Minute Features.  The 30 Minute Broadcast can be downloaded directly to your computer or iPhone/iPad, etc. for FREE via Apple Podcast, or Subscribe wherever you get your Podcasts.

About Trace Embry

Trace Embry and his wife Beth are the Founders of Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA), a Christ-centered, nature-based, therapeutic residential program, as well as a private accredited school for troubled teenagers. He has over 35 years of experience working with families of troubled teens.  All aspects of the ministry operate using solid biblical principles to address life’s issues.

At Shepherd’s Hill Academy, membership is upheld within the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors).  SHA is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), licensed by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS),  accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC), a member of Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS) the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), and National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).  You can discover more about Shepherd’s Hill Academy online and connect with Shepherd’s Hill Academy on Facebook.

Trace is the radio program and podcast Host of License to Parent with Trace Embry.  License to Parent gives Insight for Today’s Culture and biblical guidance to parents of hurting families and struggling teenagers.  License to Parent with Trace Embry Christian Parenting program is a member of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB).  Trace’s previous background is in Law Enforcement, Entrepreneurship, and Christian Education. 

Trace also speaks at civic organizations and churches. For other humanitarian efforts to help hurting parents and families, Trace writes parent-help blogs, and teaches parenting classes.  His ministry has been blessed to be a part of God’s work in transforming the lives of hundreds of teens and their families in crisis since 1994.  He Authored the book “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill:  An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions” where he shares his family’s story during the founding of SHA.  He’s been married to his wife Beth since 1980. They have five children and nine beautiful grandchildren of their own. 

To learn more and have Trace speak at your next event: Download PRESS KIT.

About Michelle Hill

Radio has been ingrained in Michelle for most of her life. This love for radio has taken her to various radio stations and ministries in places like Chicago, Alaska and other snow covered terrains like her hometown in north central Iowa, and now Michigan. Michelle serves as Producer for Revive Our Hearts Weekend w/ Dannah Gresh. She also can be heard on the radio broadcast/podcast License To Parent and FamilyLife This Week®. Michelle has been mentoring young women for the last 20 years and helped FamilyLife create the product Passport2Identity for young women and their moms. She also has a fascination for snowflakes and the color yellow. Michelle makes her home in Buchanan, Michigan.

Interested in Booking Trace Embry?

Download PRESS KIT  – CONTACT PUBLIC RELATIONS:  TERRI ROSS  Call: (706) 491-1750 or Email: radio@licensetoparent.org

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“The License to Parent broadcast teaches timeless biblical principles and provides real answers to parenting.” - Dr. David Barton, Wallbuilders
"When I met the kids (at SHA), and saw the glow of transformation on their faces, it spoke to me that Shepherd's Hill Academy was more than 'Just what the doctor ordered.' It is a holistic, spiritual and therapeutic approach to healing that provides an atmosphere for learning and a proving ground for the uncompromising time-tested truths of scripture." - John Rosemond, American Columnist
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About Me

I am the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-Centered, nature-based, therapeutic boarding school, the Host of License to Parent, and the Author of the book “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill:  An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions.”  The environment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is intentionally designed to provide a rich, discipleship-focused atmosphere that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health and healing to troubled teenager and their families.  Learn More

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