

233. The Honest Truth about Messy Families - A Conversation with Joseph Grenny
39 snips Sep 14, 2024
Joseph Grenny, an author and co-founder of organizations like The Other Side Academy, shares a deeply personal perspective on family and faith. He reflects on the challenges of addiction and estrangement within his own family, emphasizing that redemption and healing can emerge from chaos. Joseph challenges traditional views of family success and highlights the importance of embracing life's messiness. He underscores the significance of patience and nurturing relationships, encouraging listeners to find hope in their struggles and redefine what truly matters in family life.
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Family Brochures Are Lies
- Families rarely fit the idealized brochure image of success presented by society and scripture.
- Even sacred family stories are filled with dysfunction, reminding us imperfection is normal.
Lives Transformed at Academy
- At the Other Side Academy, many students arrive with over 25 prior arrests each.
- Despite profound struggles, this crisis setting also witnesses many miraculous transformations.
Rethinking Misery in Parenting
- Believing "no parent is happier than their least happy child" leads to misery.
- God, the happiest being, deals with imperfection far differently, inspiring new hope.