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Episode 3: Raising Spiritually Resilient Kids in an Age of Questions
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Raising spiritually resilient kids isn't about having all the right answers or preventing doubt. It's about creating relationships where questions are welcome and faith feels real, not forced.
• Nearly two-thirds of young people leave church after high school, often returning after a season of questioning
• Research shows the strongest predictor of lasting faith is having adults who walk with them through doubt
• Parental faith that's lived out authentically matters more than theological knowledge
• Different developmental stages require different approaches to spiritual questions
• Three recommended postures: inviting curiosity instead of shutting down questions, engaging in dialogue instead of theological dumping, and responding with peace instead of panic
• Helpful questions to ask when kids express doubt: "What makes you wonder about that?" "How do you think God feels about your question?" and "Can I wonder with you about this?"
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Chapters
1. Introducing Spiritual Resilience (00:00:00)
2. Research on Youth Leaving Church (00:01:17)
3. A Personal Moment of Doubt (00:02:04)
4. What Research Actually Shows (00:03:33)
5. Three Postures for Parents (00:04:51)
6. Closing Prayer and Resources (00:06:22)
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