Have you ever replayed a conversation with your child and wondered, What did I do wrong? Maybe you’re grieving choices you never imagined, a relationship that feels strained, or an empty chair at your family’s table. You love your child deeply, but you’re unsure how to stay connected while remaining faithful to what you believe.

This week on The Love Offering Podcast, my friend Erica Wiggenhorn joins me for a tender, honest conversation about her book, Loving Your Wayward Child. Drawing from her own unfinished family story, Erica offers encouragement for parents navigating heartbreak, guilt, and the helplessness of wanting to fix something they cannot control.

We talk about:
Releasing shame and the question, “Is this my fault?”
Responding from faith rather than fear.
Loving your child while holding onto your convictions.
Pursuing connection without demanding a response.
Finding safe community when you’re tempted to isolate.
Trusting God’s presence and love when you cannot see what He is doing.

 Whatever your relationship with your child looks like today, you can bring your heartache to Him. You don’t need every answer to take the next faithful step. I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone and reminds you that you can entrust both your child and your own heart to the Lord. 

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Explore her book: https://ericawiggenhorn.com/loving-your-wayward-child/
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Have you ever replayed a conversation with your child and wondered, What did I do wrong? Maybe you&rsquo;re grieving choices you never imagined, a relationship that feels strained, or an empty chair at your family&rsquo;s table. You love your child deeply, but you&rsquo;re unsure how to stay connected while remaining faithful to what you believe.
This week on <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/podcasts/the-love-offering/">The Love Offering Podcast,</a> my friend <a href="https://ericawiggenhorn.com/home/">Erica Wiggenhorn</a> joins me for a tender, honest conversation about her book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3TvBfAL">Loving Your Wayward Child.</a> Drawing from her own unfinished family story, Erica offers encouragement for parents navigating heartbreak, guilt, and the helplessness of wanting to fix something they cannot control.
We talk about:
<ul>
<li>Releasing shame and the question, &ldquo;Is this my fault?&rdquo;</li>
<li>Responding from faith rather than fear.</li>
<li>Loving your child while holding onto your convictions.</li>
<li>Pursuing connection without demanding a response.</li>
<li>Finding safe community when you&rsquo;re tempted to isolate.</li>
<li>Trusting God&rsquo;s presence and love when you cannot see what He is doing.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Whatever your relationship with your child looks like today, you can bring your heartache to Him. You don&rsquo;t need every answer to take the next faithful step. I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone and reminds you that you can entrust both your child and your own heart to the Lord.&nbsp;
Connect with Erica: <a href="https://ericawiggenhorn.com/">https://ericawiggenhorn.com/</a> Explore her book: <a href="https://ericawiggenhorn.com/loving-your-wayward-child/">https://ericawiggenhorn.com/loving-your-wayward-child/</a> Learn about MOMentum: <a href="https://ericawiggenhorn.com/momentum/">https://ericawiggenhorn.com/momentum/</a>
Connect with Rachael: <a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/">https://rachaelkadams.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor/">https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor/</a> Discover more podcasts: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">https://www.lifeaudio.com/</a>
Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and join us as we learn to make our lives an offering of love.
#ChristianParenting #EricaWiggenhorn #TheLoveOfferingPodcast

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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

How do you love a child whose choices break your heart? Author and Bible teacher Erica Wiggenhorn joins Rachael Adams to share encouragement from Loving Your Wayward Child. Together, they discuss releasing guilt, responding from faith instead of fear, pursuing connection while holding onto your convictions, and finding support in an unfinished family story. This honest conversation reminds hurting parents that they are not alone and can entrust their children to God’s love.

Loving Your Wayward Child with Erica Wiggenhorn

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