Uninvited Guests - Navigating Life with Adult Children, Part 1
For the first 18 years of a child's life, their parent plays a critical role as caregiver, guide, and mentor. But what happens when kids leave the safety of home and go off on their own? How does a parent's role change? In this program, Chip talks to author Jim Burns about his book “Doing Life with Your Adult Children.” They discuss the new complexities of the parent-child relationship and highlight the boundaries that parents need to set to empower their kids without intruding on their lives.6 Principles to Parenting Your Adult KidsYour ROLE as a parent has to change. -Psalm 127:3-5aUnsolicited advice is usually taken as CRITICISM. -Proverbs 9:8-10Become a STUDENT of their culture. -1 Corinthians 9:20-22When your grown children VIOLATE your values, you can’t want it more than they want it. -Proverbs 14:12, 21:1They will never know how far the town is if you CARRY them on your back. -Hebrews 12:11Financial independence and responsibility is the GOAL. -Luke 16:10Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Uninvited Guests - Grace & Truth: Helping Our Kids Navigate Today’s Sexual Confusion, Part 2
Chip Ingram continues his conversation with apologist Sean McDowell, offering guidance for parents whose child is struggling with their gender identity or sexuality. They explain how to reject parental guilt, adopt a long-term perspective, and initiate dialogue rooted in both love and biblical truth.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it’s safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child’s passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Uninvited Guests - Grace & Truth: Helping Our Kids Navigate Today’s Sexual Confusion, Part 1
Chip interviews Sean McDowell to tackle the conflict between the Bible and modern culture on sex and gender. They offer parents a practical roadmap to guide their children with biblical truth and compassion.Key Topics:Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.Actionable Steps for Parents:Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it’s safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child’s passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Uninvited Guests - How to Discipline Your Child Effectively, Part 2
What are the top two discipline issues you’re facing with your kids right now? Think about it - have you got ‘em? If you want to learn how to develop a game plan to address those specific issues, join us for this program!Case Study #1 – Reuben Hill (Minnesota Report)Summary: The balanced authoritative parent, who gives high support (love) and high control (discipline), typically produces children with high self-esteem, good coping skills, and a positive relationship with parents.Case Study #2 – Hebrews 12 - Christians A.D. 66-70Summary: Discipline is teaching obedience to God and His Word through consistent consequences (actions) and clear instructions (words) in an atmosphere of love.Five characteristics of discipline:The necessity of discipline = To deter DESTRUCTION. -Heb. 12:4The means of discipline = The ACTIONS and WORDS. -Heb. 12:5The motive in discipline = To express LOVE. -Heb. 12:6-9The goal of discipline = To teach OBEDIENCE or SUBMISSION. -Heb. 12:9The result of discipline = Short term PAIN and long term GAIN. -Heb. 12:10,11Two key biblical concepts1) Actions: Consistent consequencesSeven steps to discipline:Clear WARNING.Establish responsibility.Avoid EMBARASSMENT.Communicate grief.Flick the WRIST.Sincere repentance.Unconditional LOVE.2) Words: Clear instructionsFour ways to use words to bring about correction:Say “no” FIRMLY.CLEAR WARNING of consequences.Use CONTRACTS.Use CONSEQUENCESBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Uninvited Guests - How to Discipline Your Child Effectively, Part 1
Discipline. It’s only one word, but it conjures up a multitude of thoughts or memories. In this message, Chip encourages us that done properly, discipline can actually build a strong, positive bond between you and your kids.Case Study #1 – Reuben Hill (Minnesota Report)Summary: The balanced authoritative parent, who gives high support (love) and high control (discipline), typically produces children with high self-esteem, good coping skills, and a positive relationship with parents.Case Study #2 – Hebrews 12 - Christians A.D. 66-70Summary: Discipline is teaching obedience to God and His Word through consistentconsequences (actions) and clear instructions (words) in an atmosphere of love.Five characteristics of discipline:The necessity of discipline = To deter DESTRUCTION. -Heb. 12:4The means of discipline = The ACTIONS and WORDS. -Heb. 12:5The motive in discipline = To express LOVE. -Heb. 12:6-9The goal of discipline = To teach OBEDIENCE or SUBMISSION. -Heb. 12:9The result of discipline = Short term PAIN and long term GAIN. -Heb. 12:10,11Two key biblical concepts1) Actions: Consistent consequencesSeven steps to discipline:Clear WARNING.Establish responsibility.Avoid EMBARASSMENT.Communicate grief.Flick the WRIST.Sincere repentance.Unconditional LOVE.2) Words: Clear instructionsFour ways to use words to bring about correction:Say “no” FIRMLY.CLEAR WARNING of consequences.Use CONTRACTS.Use CONSEQUENCESBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Discovering the Bible's answers is the focus of Living on the Edge, the broadcast ministry of Chip Ingram. Each week, Chip will take you to God's Word for biblical guidance on topics like being a follower of Jesus, strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising moral children, and overcoming painful emotions. Chip also shares honestly from his own experiences. Visit us online at https://LivingontheEdge.org.
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