Gentle Parenting: Biblical Wisdom or Cultural Trap? || 6/21/2025 || #210

Join Monique for an in-depth and thought-provoking interview with Erin Kunkle from MAVEN to explore a Christian perspective on gentle parenting. In this long-form conversation, they dive into the popular yet controversial parenting philosophy, examining its core pillars—empathy, respect, understanding, and boundaries—and how they align (or don’t) with biblical principles. Erin, a mother of five and co-host of the MAVEN Parent Podcast, shares her insights on the rise of gentle parenting, its appeal to millennial parents, and the potential dangers of its therapeutic approach when disconnected from a Christian worldview. From discussing the cultural pressures of social media to unpacking key scriptures on parenting, this episode challenges listeners to consider how God’s design for family, authority, and discipline contrasts with modern parenting trends. Key Questions: 👉 How does gentle parenting handle sin and the human condition? 👉 Can empathy and respect coexist with firm, loving discipline? 👉 What does it mean to raise children who fear the Lord in a world that rejects authority? Links https://sarahockwell-smith.com/sarahs-blog-posts/ https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2021/03/09/10-ways-to-be-lgbtq-supportive-when-raising-children/ 📌 Join us at the MAVEN conference this fall 👉 https://www.mavenconferences.com/ --- 📌 Help us be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.allthethingsshow.com/ 📌 Find out more about our mission: Discover how the Center for Biblical Unity equips Christians to stand for biblical unity in an age of cultural chaos and division. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/ Follow us on socials 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@OffCodePodcast Support our work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp Email us 👉 [e-mail] Support our Sponsors: 👉 Center for Biblical Unity https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/ 👉 Birmingham Theological Seminary https://www.bts.education/ 👉 Women in Apologetics https://www.womeninapologetics.com/ 👉 MAVEN Conference https://www.mavenconferences.com/ #Christian #worldview #currentevents #politics