Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin Is Aging Good, Bad or Ugly? with Jen Wilkin (Part 2)
Mar 10, 2026
Jen Wilkin, author and Bible teacher focused on discipleship, reflects on the spiritual power of middle age and mentorship. She discusses why younger Christians need older, trusted voices. They explore intergenerational church life, middle-aged relevance, and the responsibilities of mentoring across generations.
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Teen Trusts Nonfamily Mentor
- Rebecca describes a teen handing Jen his phone for review, showing trust in a non-family older woman.
- That moment illustrated the unique relational role middle-aged Christians can play as trusted advisers in younger people's lives.
Invisibility Masks Growing Wisdom
- Jen notes middle age often begins invisibility, especially for women, even as wisdom accumulates.
- She argues midlife is when resources of experience emerge and communities should invite older people to mine them.
Counter Social Media Influence With Older Voices
- Jen observes young people's online influencers skew 18–25, so parents must point kids toward older trusted voices.
- She emphasizes Christian parents can cultivate appreciation for intergenerational wisdom beyond social media trends.
