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Truth that is not trusted does not transform, no matter how valuable that truth is. Today we talk about the difference between giving our children information and earning their trust so that we can influence them. Support the show

This week our friend Matt Matlock of Wisdom Works joins us to talk about some questions that parents rarely ask themselves about their view of failure and how it might influence family relationships.Support the show

This week we read one of the most powerful interactions from The Cure and Parents, where Jim tries to strong arm his daughter into trusting him. This will not go well for Jim. We talk about what it takes to earn the trust of your family and friends.Support the show

We read one of our stories of pain, bitterness, and the miracle of forgiveness. It reminds us how real the pain can be and how real the redemption is that is waiting for us.Support the show

Few experiences as a parent are more gratifying than being trusted to walk with your children through real forgiveness and real repentance.So how do we earn the right to be trusted in that?Support the show

What is the real remedy for when my child is hurt or something unfair happens? How do our best attempts at making them feel better sometimes rob them of real healing? We talk about false forgiveness and strange expectations we have of our children when things don't go the way we think they should.Support the show

Objectivity is at the center of healthy parenting. It is gained through resolving your life issues. Objectivity allows you to respond to your child and give love and direction, instead of overreacting. We talk about what this looks like.Support the show

This week we have two friends joining us on the podcast who were inspired by the Two Roads message. They are beginning to write a book on how grace changes how we prepare and invest for retirement. They realized they only want to read a book if tells a story, so they only want to write this book if they can have story carry the truth. Sounds good to us.Support the show

God's image in every child calls out for these two hallmarks of dignity: love and respect.God has created every child of every age with the same dignity as an adult. How do we intentionally foster this truth in our families?Support the show

When we see ugly behavior, and then we realize we do the same thing, God's grace often lets guilt make way for empathy. Often parents get this chance when they are back with their own parents. Will empathy and hope turn the tide?Support the show