Parenting with Hope with Melissa Kruger

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Melissa Kruger to discuss her newest book “ Parenting with Hope.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Will you share the story of wanting to write “Parenting with Hope”?
• As your kids changed into teenagers what changed about you as a parent?
• Why is that so foundational for parenting that parents are rooted in God’s word?
• What are some of the things you learned about God through parenting?
• What are some family habits that you think we could invite our kids into more ownership as they grow older?
• Can you give us a bit of a window into what your mornings look like and what role that plays in the discipleship of your family?
• Can you tell us more about prayer cards and what they look like?
• What critical role do you see the church and parents playing in the teenage stage that’s full of so much change?
• How would you advise a family who is making a church decision based on where their child wants to go? What’s great about that and do you see any reason to be cautious about letting a teenager’s preference drive a family church decision?
• How is idolatry a core battle to be in alongside your teenager? Can you explain the difference between a source idol, a surface idol, and a cultural idol for us?
• How can a parent discern when it’s time to let them fail and when it’s time to step in?
• Why is listening so important in this stage of parenting? 
• Can you share what you mean when you say “My response is my responsibility” and why it is important for Christian parents to understand?
• How does that difference between correction and criticism impact how you respond to something your child did?

Guest Bio:

Melissa B. Kruger is vice president of discipleship programming at The Gospel Coalition and author of multiple books, including Growing Together, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and the popular children’s book Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, and they are the parents of three adult children in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Parenting with Hope” by Melissa Kruger

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