Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.” …Now what? In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.
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Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.” …Now what? In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.
Whitney Barth, Executive Pastor at More Church in Arlington, TX, opens up about experiencing her parents’ divorce and the deep impact it had on her life. She shares heartfelt insights on the fears, identity struggles, and loyalty conflicts children face, along with practical guidance for parents to help their kids find stability and hope.
DoorWays® Ministry Podcast
Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.” …Now what? In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.
