595: What to Do When Your Kid is Having Suicidal Thoughts with Rob Stein

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Jul 23, 2025

In a heartfelt conversation, Rob Stein, a purpose-driven leader and founder of Fathers in Christ, shares his profound experiences after his son revealed thoughts of ending his life. He describes how the Miracle Morning routine transformed from a productivity tool to a lifeline during this crisis. Topics include the healing power of journaling, the importance of self-care for parents, and strategies for navigating the complexities of mental health challenges. Rob's journey highlights resilience, faith, and the significance of open communication in supporting loved ones.

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Son's Shocking Suicidal Confession

Rob Stein's son confided suicidal thoughts without obvious external triggers.
This revelation deeply shook Rob and his family, altering their perspective permanently.

ADVICE

Miracle Morning for Spiritual Survival

Use the Miracle Morning routine as a spiritual survival tool during crises.
Focus on faith, prayer, and spiritual growth to gain strength for difficult parenting challenges.

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Journaling Eases Emotional Overwhelm

Journaling became Rob’s favored practice for emotional processing.
Writing relieved pressure and helped him articulate prayers, fears, and hopes during his son's mental health struggles.

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What would you do if your child came to you and said they wanted to end their life? For today’s guest, that heartbreaking moment came out of nowhere, and it turned his entire world upside down. But instead of crumbling, Rob reached for something familiar: The Miracle Morning. What started as a productivity tool became his lifeline. And ultimately, it helped him show up for his son in the way he needed most.

Rob Stein is a purpose-driven leader, coach, and founder of Fathers in Christ and Elevate YOUniversity. He’s also a beloved presence in the Miracle Morning Community, where his daily FB posts consistently offer honesty, vulnerability, and value. Rob’s mission is to equip high-performing men to lead with faith, live with integrity, and build legacies rooted in love and resilience.

In this emotional and powerful episode, Rob opens up about the darkest season of his life—when his teenage son admitted to having suicidal thoughts, and later attempted to take his life. Rob walks us through the pain, the fear, and thankfully, the healing that took place through his unwavering faith and the stabilizing force of the Miracle Morning.

We also dive into the healing powers of journaling and the role that spiritual growth and acceptance played in his journey, and how parents can support their kids and loved ones through their own mental health struggles.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Facebook post that floored Hal
The day Rob’s son confessed his suicidal thoughts
When self-care for Rob’s mental health kicked in
How the Miracle Morning became Rob’s spiritual survival kit
How journaling and visualization gave Rob hope
Rob’s advice to get started with journaling
The S.A.V.E.R.S helps Rob with staying consistent
How Rob handled the night his son attempted suicide
Accepting what you can’t control, controlling how you react
Side-effects from medications often create worse problems
Rob’s advice for parents who feel helpless and scared
Rob’s final message to anyone who feels overwhelmed

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