How Can Deconstructing Parents Talk About God? (#257)

The spiritual education of children can be daunting, especially when parents have more questions about God than answers. Does this necessarily lead to a dead end, or are there tools available when we have very little “bedrock” on which to stand?

Meredith Anne Miller feels that mainstream Christian children's education focuses too heavily on making kids obedient, rather than inviting exploration. Meredith advocates for an approach centered on wonder, curiosity, and relationship -- sharing about God's character and love while making ample space for kids' questions, doubts, and personal journeys.

We also respond to a listener question about specific issues with the Lord’s Prayer as a standard family/bedtime option.

**Watch this episode on YouTube**

https://youtu.be/19GZZaSYZwU

Meredith’s Substack:

https://meredithannemiller.substack.com/

Other YHP Episodes around Raising Kids:

#174 Meredith Miller - “Helping Kids Know God in Healthy Ways”:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000594695988

#166 Bekah McNeil - “Love & Perfectionism in Raising Kids”:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000582889496

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