At some point, every parent will have to work through a crisis with their kids. Whether their child deals with a substance addiction or battles an eating disorder or questions their sexuality or walks away from the faith, parents need encouragement and strategy to work through these difficult seasons.



Joining Catherine again to discuss parenting through the hard times is best-selling author Laine Lawson Craft. Laine’s brand new book, The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal, covers a plethora of parenting potholes. Together, Catherine and Laine cover this vital parenting ground:


Maintaining self-care in a crisis
Evicting enablement
Establishing healthy boundaries
Changing the rules
Responding to manipulation
Dealing with the judgment of others
Establishing community
Finding a Christian counselor
Guarding our minds from discouragement
Praying the Word over our children



And at the end of this episode, these ladies offer a powerful, Spirit-filled prayer to wage war in the heavenlies for this next generation.



LINKS:



Laine’s Book: The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal

Laine’s website

Laine’s Instagram Page

Laine’s Facebook Page

Laine’s podcast: Warfare Parenting Podcast



To receive a free copy of “Scriptures to Pray Over Children Who Have Walked Away from the Faith,” subscribe HERE



STUDY REFERENCED:



“45% of Parents with Adult Children Are Helping Them Pay Their Bills” (Money.com)



RELATED ARTICLES:



Crosswalk: “What Every Parent Needs to Know about the Prodigal Child” by Catherine Segars



Crosswalk: “What To Do if Your Child Has Walked Away from the Faith” by Catherine Segars

(2/2/22)

Lifeway Research: “Most Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young Adults” (1/15/19)

Cold-Case Christianity: “UPDATED: Are Young People Really Leaving Christianity” by J. Warner Wallace (1/12/19)

Barna Research: “Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z” (1/24/18)



SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:



Isaiah 43:5-6

Isaiah 54: 13,15,17

Romans 4:17

Jeremiah 31:16-17

Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

At some point, every parent will have to work through a crisis with their kids. Whether their child deals with a substance addiction or battles an eating disorder or questions their sexuality or walks away from the faith, parents need encouragement and strategy to work through these difficult seasons.
 
Joining Catherine again to discuss parenting through the hard times is best-selling author Laine Lawson Craft. Laine’s brand new book, <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/466131">The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal</a>, covers a plethora of parenting potholes. Together, Catherine and Laine cover this vital parenting ground:
 
<ul>
<li>Maintaining self-care in a crisis</li>
<li>Evicting enablement</li>
<li>Establishing healthy boundaries</li>
<li>Changing the rules</li>
<li>Responding to manipulation</li>
<li>Dealing with the judgment of others</li>
<li>Establishing community</li>
<li>Finding a Christian counselor</li>
<li>Guarding our minds from discouragement</li>
<li>Praying the Word over our children</li>
</ul>
 
And at the end of this episode, these ladies offer a powerful, Spirit-filled prayer to wage war in the heavenlies for this next generation.
 
LINKS:
 
Laine’s Book: <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/466131">The Parent’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal</a>
Laine’s <a href="https://lainelawsoncraft.com/">website</a>
Laine’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lainelawsoncraft/">Instagram Page</a>
Laine’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaineLawsonCraft">Facebook Page</a>
Laine’s podcast: <a href="https://lainelawsoncraft.com/warfare-podcast/">Warfare Parenting Podcast</a>
 
To receive a free copy of “Scriptures to Pray Over Children Who Have Walked Away from the Faith,” subscribe <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">HERE</a>
 
STUDY REFERENCED:
 
“<a href="https://money.com/parents-paying-kids-bills/">45% of Parents with Adult Children Are Helping Them Pay Their Bills</a>” (Money.com)
 
RELATED ARTICLES:
 
Crosswalk: “<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-the-prodigal-child.html">What Every Parent Needs to Know about the Prodigal Child</a>” by Catherine Segars
 
Crosswalk: “<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/what-to-do-if-your-child-has-walked-away-from-the-faith.html">What To Do if Your Child Has Walked Away from the Faith</a>” by Catherine Segars
(2/2/22)
Lifeway Research: “<a href="Most%20Teenagers%20Drop%20Out%20of%20Church%20When%20They%20Become%20Young%20Adults">Most Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young Adults</a>” (1/15/19)
Cold-Case Christianity: “<a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-young-people-really-leaving-christianity/">UPDATED: Are Young People Really Leaving Christianity</a>” by J. Warner Wallace (1/12/19)
Barna Research: “<a href="https://www.barna.com/research/atheism-doubles-among-generation-z/">Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z</a>” (1/24/18)
 
SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
 
Isaiah 43:5-6
Isaiah 54: 13,15,17
Romans 4:17
Jeremiah 31:16-17
Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.