Parenting by Grace
Jeff Norris and Laura Story Elvington are joined by counselor and author Jonathan Holmes to talk about how parents can help their children build their identity in Christ rather than in performance or feelings. They discuss the cultural pressures shaping identity today, the importance of discipling children in the home, and how parents can model the gospel in everyday conversations and moments.
Jonathan also offers encouragement for parents who feel like they are failing, reminding them that God meets us in our weakness and faithfully helps us as we seek to point our children to Him.
Watch the episode below, or keep scrolling to listen to the audio-only version.
Scripture References
- Deuteronomy 6
- Genesis 1:27
- Ephesians 2:8–9
- James 1:5
- Luke 19:10
Related Resources
- Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ, by Jonathan Holmes
- The Company We Keep, by Jonathan Holmes
- Visit the Fieldstone Counseling website
- Check out our Perimeter Counseling ministry
About Today’s Guest
Jonathan Holmes is the founder and executive director of Fieldstone Counseling. He previously served for fifteen years on the pastoral teams of Parkside Church and Parkside Green. Jonathan graduated from The Master’s University with degrees in Biblical Counseling and History and his MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Additionally, Jonathan is an instructor at Westminster Theological Seminary in the Master of Counseling program. He is the author and contributor to many books including, The Company We Keep, Counsel for Couples, Rescue Skills, and Rescue Plan. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four daughters.
