Sacred Parenting

About this episode

Dr. Steve Wilkey interviews author Gary Thomas about his book Sacred Parenting. The book’s core thesis is that marriage and parenting are processes God uses primarily to make the parent holy (more like Christ), not necessarily happy. Parenting exposes the parents’ sin and limitations, forcing them to model humility and seek forgiveness from their children when they make mistakes. Thomas emphasizes that following one singular parenting plan is a "disaster," as every child has a unique temperament and gift set.