In this deeply personal solo episode of NXT Chapter, T.D. Jakes reflects on the lifelong responsibility of parenting — from the first moments of childbirth to the complicated work of raising children into adulthood.
Drawing from his experience as a father of five, Bishop Jakes explores how children don’t just need instruction — they also shape, stretch, and train their parents. He speaks honestly about the sacrifices of parenthood, the importance of influence, the danger of letting the streets answer questions parents avoid, and the emotional weight of trying to provide while still being present.
This episode also offers a powerful perspective on forgiveness, family wounds, and repairing relationships between parents and adult children. Bishop Jakes reminds listeners that parenting does not end when a child grows up, and that sometimes the next chapter requires humility, apology, understanding, and the courage to course correct.
As he says in the episode: “Giving them stuff is not like giving them you.”