242: How to Cultivate a Loving Relationship with Your Wayward Child | Mary DeMuth

Mary DeMuth

Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of over forty books, fiction and nonfiction.

As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith.

Mary lives in Texas with her husband of 33 years and is mom to three adult children.

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In this episode of Grace Enough, Mary DeMuth joins Amber Cullum to discuss the complexities of cultivating a loving relationship with your wayward adult children.

They discuss the inevitable heartaches, learning to establish a healthy dialogue, and maintaining harmony even when their choices are contrary to your beliefs.

Tune in to gain invaluable insights into fostering a loving, respectful relationship with your children, no matter where they are on their life journey.

Key Takeaways:

Treating adult children as autonomous individuals eases the parenting transition from control towards understanding and support.
The model of Jesus’s discipleship provides a great guide in interacting with adult children.
Open, exploratory conversations help maintain a loving relationship, even amidst differences

Quotes:

“I can be happy and I can be joyful, even if the people I love are making choices that break my heart.” -Mary DeMuth

“I’ve had to disconnect my worth from the decisions of others, including my children.” -Mary DeMuth

“If you’re in a relationship still, instead of trying to impart knowledge, simply try to ask questions and become a reflective listener.” -Mary DeMuth

“Have this holy curiosity for your child.” -Amber Cullum

“I can’t invite my children into my grief over their choices.” -Mary DeMuth

“We can go to him when we have wayward children because he absolutely, completely, utterly understands. He is a parent of billions of wayward children.” -Mary DeMuth