Letting Go Without Losing Them: Parenting Adult Children With Peace + Prayer

Welcome to "Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children"

Join host Laine Lawson Craft and returning guest Kathy Cunningham for this powerful episode:
Letting Go Without Losing Them: Parenting Adult Children With Peace + Prayer

Whether you're facing a crisis with prodigal children, struggling to give spiritual guidance, or learning to let go of adult children, this episode is packed with hope-filled, biblical strategies and heartfelt wisdom. Laine and Kathy dive deep into emotional transitions, trust, boundaries, and practical ways to love your adult children without losing connection.

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Resources & Links Mentioned

• Laine Lawson Craft's website & FREE resources: lainelawsoncraft.com
  • Get the first 10 days of Warfare: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child FREE!
• Kathy Cunningham's website & Membership Community: kathyCunningham.org
  • Details on the Grace Restored Membership, Uncovered Grace Course, and support groups.
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Kathy Cunningham

is a renowned Christian author, speaker, and parental strategist, specializing in healing family dynamics and restoring relationships between parents and their adult children. With personal experience navigating her son's 15-year battle with addiction and a heartfelt journey of releasing control to trust in God, Kathy brings wisdom grounded in scripture and real-life application. Founder of Grace Restored Membership, Kathy empowers parents through online courses, workshops, and an active support community, fostering emotional and spiritual growth. Her Uncovered Grace course delves into personal healing, breaking toxic family patterns, and rediscovering faith-based resilience. Kathy is dedicated to offering compassionate counsel, putting prayer and unconditional love at the center of her ministry.

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Key Talking Points

• How to discern between supporting and interfering with adult children
• Approaching concerns with humility instead of intrusion
• Trusting God in real time when children's choices conflict with your values
• The power of prayer over fear and control
• Loving from a healthy distance while maintaining connection
• Emotional transition from provider/protector to advisor/encourager
• Setting respectful boundaries (holidays, unsolicited advice, home visits)
• How to rebuild connection after "holding on too tightly"
• Biblical examples of godly parents