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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