The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast Building Relationships as Grandparents (feat. George Posthumus)
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“Today’s episode will help us actively engage in our grandchildren’s spiritual growth with practical strategies and biblical insights on being intentional, grace-filled Christian grandparents.”
Intentional Grandparenting: Equipping Grandparents with Legacy Coalition
In this comprehensive seminar, a seasoned pastor and grandparent passionately discusses the crucial role of grandparents in the spiritual growth and mentorship of their grandchildren. Starting with the foundational concepts from Deuteronomy 4:9, the session emphasizes the importance of intentional grandparenting and offers practical advice on building strong, positive relationships with grandchildren. The speaker encourages grandparents to transition from a role of control to one of influence and highlights the significance of using positive affirmations, sharing personal testimonies, and spending quality one-on-one time with grandchildren. Additionally, resources, such as children's books and structured activities like Cousin's Camp, are suggested to help reinforce these relationships. The seminar also addresses challenging family dynamics and provides strategies for navigating broken relationships with adult children. The session concludes with a discussion on the available resources and the importance of integrating grandparenting ministries into churches.
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Setup
01:13 Welcoming the Participants
07:50 Grandparenting Foundations
08:54 Personal Background and Ministry
10:15 The Importance of Deuteronomy 4:9
12:32 The Role of Grandparents
14:53 Building Relationships with Grandchildren
30:25 Practical Tips and Blessings
38:14 Expressing What's Most Important
38:37 Introducing a Special Book
39:38 Reading 'Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know'
43:18 Positive Affirmation and Intentional Grandparenting
46:56 The Control Influence Principle
50:15 Repairing Broken Relationships
55:41 Practical Activities for Grandparents
01:03:47 Resources and Support for Grandparents
01:06:52 Launching Grandparenting Ministries in Churches
Resources on Discipleship
Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women’s Ministry in Your Church
What Is Church? And How Important Is It?
Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship
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In this episode, "Legacy Coalition 2," the focus is on how grandparents can actively and intentionally engage in their grandchildren’s spiritual growth. It starts with a brief setup and a warm welcome from the speaker, who introduces the seminar's theme.
The core message is about the unique and proactive role grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives, supported by biblical references like Deuteronomy 4:9. Grandparents are encouraged to move beyond being passive figures and instead actively engage in teaching, sharing personal testimonies, and living out their faith.
The speaker, along with his wife Linda, shares personal stories and practical methods, including using the Levitical blessing from Numbers 6:24-26 to positively impact grandchildren. They emphasize that while parents set rules, grandparents should focus on guiding with grace and love, akin to the role of Jesus in the Bible.
Practical tips include spending one-on-one time with each grandchild, sharing personal stories, using mealtimes for deep conversations, creating special memories, and using "Let's Talk" cards for meaningful dialogue. The episode also addresses challenges, such as dealing with rebellious grandchildren and maintaining healthy relationships with adult children, stressing the importance of avoiding criticism and fostering reconciliation.
For those interested in expanding these principles into their churches, resources like the “Grandparenting Matters” seminar are recommended. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that while there’s no guaranteed formula for ensuring grandchildren's salvation, consistent prayer, genuine faith, and loving engagement are key.
In summary, the episode provides a comprehensive guide for grandparents, combining biblical foundations, personal anecdotes, and actionable strategies for impactful, intentional Christian grandparenting.
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