Guests:

Marissa Franks-Burt – Instagram | Substack
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis – Instagram | Substack | Writer at Christianity Today

About the Episode: In this episode, EDJ sits down with Marissa Franks-Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, authors of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families. Together they trace how James Dobson's Dare to Discipline shaped decades of Christian parenting and why authoritarian, fear-based models continue to echo in today's influencer culture.

They explore:

How "good Christian parenting" emerged from post-1970s evangelicalism
Why the focus on control and obedience took hold
The theology behind corporal punishment and gender hierarchy
How religious parenting ideals became social media aesthetics
What it looks like to move toward empathy, autonomy, and grace

Trigger warning: Discussion of spanking, strict discipline, and religious trauma.

Book release: The Myth of Good Christian Parenting releases October 14, 2025. Pre-order bonuses include downloadable resources making the Christian case against spanking.

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