The Crossway Podcast How to Answer the Hard Questions Your Kids Ask About God (Champ Thornton)
Jun 23, 2025
Champ Thornton, the Director of children and family resources at Crossway and an author specializing in family faith education, shares valuable insights for parents. He emphasizes the importance of responding to children's curious questions about God with clarity and sincerity. The conversation covers how to navigate tough discussions with teens, provide relatable answers about salvation, and nurture a child's spiritual growth through everyday moments. Thornton also introduces resources aimed at helping families explore faith together.
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Start With Your Heart
- Champ Thornton says parenting begins with loving God with all your heart.
- Then we teach children from that place, not by mastering techniques.
Near-Death Shift To Parenting
- Champ Thornton's 29-year-old pulmonary embolism reshaped his priorities.
- He wrote and taught to pass gospel truth to his children, fearing he might not live long.
Admit You Don't Know
- When stumped, Champ Thornton recommends honest humility with kids.
- Say you'll pray, research, and return with a clearer answer later.
