090: Barnabas Piper: Understanding and Helping the Pastor's Kid
Nov 29, 2023
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Barnabas Piper, author and speaker, discusses the challenges and blessings of being a pastor's kid. Topics include the pressures of being on display, the need for genuine friendships, navigating different church sizes and roles, allowing space for children's questions, and advocating for pastors' children.
Growing up as a pastor's kid involves unique challenges, including navigating the pressures of constantly being on display within the church community.
Creating a healthy environment for pastor's kids involves open conversations, encouragement of questions, and finding a balance between discipline and joyful parenting.
Deep dives
Understanding the Challenges of Pastor's Kids
Growing up as a pastor's kid comes with unique challenges and pressures in their relationship with the Lord, the church, and even their own identity.
The Importance of Addressing the Needs of Pastor's Kids
The book 'The Pastor's Kid' by Barnabas Piper explores the specific challenges faced by pastors' children and aims to encourage, address, and provide hope for their unique experiences.
Navigating the Pressures and Expectations
Pastors' kids often face the pressure of being constantly observed by others in the church community, leading to a sense of expectation and an internal struggle between authenticity and conformity.
Parenting Tips for Pastors
Pastor parents can create a healthy environment for their children by having open conversations, encouraging questions, modeling authentic faith, and finding a balance between discipline and joyful parenting.
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent, we delve into the unique challenges and blessings of being a pastor's kid. Join us as we explore the pressures of being on display and the expectations that come with it.
We discuss the importance of genuine friendships and the need for pastors to advocate for their children. Discover the nuances of being a pastor's kid in different church sizes and roles, and how parents can navigate the balance of modeling their faith while allowing space for their children's questions.
Tune in to gain insights and encouragement for raising children in the ministry.
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