The Crossway Podcast Good News for Parents Filled with Regret, Guilt, or Shame (Adam Griffin)
Aug 18, 2025
Adam Griffin, lead pastor of Eastside Community Church and author of 'Good News for Parents,' shares insights on transforming the challenges of parenthood into cherished privileges. He emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and finding freedom in faith, tackling feelings of guilt and shame head-on. Griffin encourages parents to view exhaustion through a gospel lens, discussing how to reframe parenting as a blessing filled with joy, rather than a burden. He also debunks parenting clichés, revealing the hidden joys of family vacations.
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Parenting Needs A 'How God' Lens
- Parenting books that focus on techniques can increase shame when you can't meet them.
- Adam Griffin reframes parenting books as a 'how God' approach to relieve guilt and point to Christ's advocacy.
Comparison Fuels Shame, Not Growth
- Comparing yourself to other parents fuels false imaginings and shame.
- Griffin urges parents to embrace Gospel freedom and let God be the judge instead of assuming others have it all together.
Stop Letting Shame Halt Your Effort
- Don't hide behind shame as an excuse for inactivity in parenting.
- Confess failures, offer your best effort, and trust that union with Christ makes your broken attempts pleasing to God.
