The Spiritual and Emotional Influence of Parental Fear

The stats of anxiety, depression, and stress on Gen Z (ages 14-28) are scary and higher than ever before. That’s not hyperbole. What have been the cultural, familial, and individual influences at work, and what can parents of Gen Alpha (ages 0-13) learn from where we find ourselves? We believe that parents hold the keys to influencing the next generation. And there is much more hope than might appear at the surface. But the way through is by first addressing what may be our greatest adversary: Our own parental fears. In this episode, we ask the question, “Why are we doing what we’re doing as families?” We address issues like the self-fulfilling prophecy, the role of epigenetics in child outcomes, and the spiritual laws that influence our decisions. Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Christi and Josh introduce a NEW season 5:40 The mental health of Gen Z 9:57 Parenting and mental health 16:20 The effects of the decisions we make as parents and addressing parental fears 25:30 Spiritual laws that influence our parenting 31:00 Running into our fears and the hope of being a parent today 35:25 Conscious and unconscious choices we make as parents 40:00 How fear-based narratives influence our parenting 44:34 What is God’s role in how you parent? Show Notes: Ladies, sign up here for Spring Tender & Fierce Cohort! Interested in our Spring Love Your Marriage Cohort? Apply now. Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now. Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:

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The Spiritual and Emotional Influence of Parental Fear is an episode from Famous at Home by Josh + Christi Straub.

This episode is 50:37 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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