There is a crisis of authority in our culture. Across the board there is more distrust in our once authoritative positions: parents, politicians, media, teachers, law enforcement, and even God Himself. But have you ever stopped to ask: what is authority? Why do we need it? And what has to be missing or go wrong with an authority figure to make us distrustful? In this episode, Brett and Erin Kunkle from MAVEN unpack the nature of authority, how this applies to the authority of Scripture, and how to explain authority to your kids. Together with Frank, they answer questions like:
- What’s driving the modern rejection of authority?
- Why is obedience seen as a “bad” word?
- What are the two essential ingredients for understanding proper authority?
- How do you respond to people who reject authority because of past abuse?
- What is "gentle parenting" and how does it miss the mark?
- How has sin tainted the structure of authority and turned it into an attack on the family?
- What is God’s design for the family and how does a biblical worldview reshape how we approach parenting?
- Were we all born "good inside"?
Whether you’re raising toddlers, guiding teenagers, or mentoring young adults, this episode will give you clarity on what’s fueling the breakdown of authority in our current culture and how God's Word provides the solution. And for more parenting wisdom from Brett and Erin, be sure to check out the links in the resources section below!
Resources mentioned during the episode:
MAVEN - https://maventruth.com/
The MAVEN Parent Podcast - https://bit.ly/3JFVki8
