The Parenting for Faith podcast S13 Bonus Episode: The Power of Grandparents (Becky Sedgwick)
Dec 16, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Becky Sedgwick, author and co-presenter of the Grandparenting for Faith course, highlights the powerful role grandparents play in nurturing faith among younger generations. She discusses research showing barriers they face and how varied family dynamics don’t diminish their impact. With a biblical foundation, Becky shares practical ways to foster connections and make faith relatable, emphasizing personal stories as vital tools. She also encourages churches to empower and recognize the grandparent generation’s unique contributions.
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Hidden Power In The Grandparent Generation
- The grandparent generation is under-resourced yet uniquely placed to disciple children and young people in churches.
- Mobilising and equipping them could transform churches and families by using their wisdom and influence.
Biblical Basis For Elders' Fruitfulness
- Scripture envisions older generations remaining fruitful and passing faith to descendants across generations.
- Passages like Psalm 92, Deuteronomy 6 and Psalm 78 show God's design for elders to teach and model faith.
Why Grandparents Often Step Back
- Older adults often discount their influence due to cultural focus on youth or personal feelings of diminished capacity.
- Shame, guilt, distance, or family dynamics can hide their real potential to share faith.
