When Children Stray: Faithful Parenting Through Pain, Prayer, and God’s Unfailing Love – Rachael Carman
When your child makes choices that break your heart, what does true, faithful love look like? In this heartfelt episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover and Rachael Carman explore the deep pain of mom guilt, disappointment, and the journey of trusting God with your children’s paths. Whether you’re parenting young kids or navigating adult children, you’ll find wisdom and hope here.
What You'll Learn:
How to process and respond when your child drifts from your values or faith
Why your child’s difficult choices aren’t a reflection of your failure
Prayer strategies rooted in God’s Word for prodigal seasons
Real-life tools for protecting your relationship, even when you disagree
How to stay present and available in your child’s toughest moments
Encouragement to shift your hope from outcomes to God Himself
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