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Parenting Through Common Failures: What the Bible’s Most Honest Families Teach Us

Have you ever wondered why parenting feels so hard sometimes?

Why your best efforts still leave you wondering if you said too much—or not enough? Why your heart breaks when you see your child hurting, and you question whether you responded the right way?

You’re not the only one. And you’re certainly not the first.

In fact, the Bible is filled with stories of real families who wrestled with real failures. But rather than hide those stories, Scripture reveals them to offer us hope—not shame.

In this free webinar, you’ll discover:

The grace of God shown through flawed parents in Scripture
Practical takeaways for navigating parenting challenges today
Encouragement to support other parents without shame or fear
Why failure doesn’t disqualify you—but can actually deepen your impact

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

How can acknowledging and apologizing for your parenting mistakes strengthen your relationship with your children?
What steps can you take to move from fear-based or controlling parenting to parenting with faith and trust in God’s plan?
In what ways might passive parenting, like Eli’s, impact a child’s choices, and how can you actively engage without overstepping?
How does modeling an authentic faith, even with imperfections, influence your children’s spiritual journey?

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