Grandparents as Spiritual Influencers: Building Faith & Restoring Family Relationships with Lori Wildenberg

In this powerful episode of Kingdom Crossroads , T.S. Wright sits down with author and speaker Lori Wildenberg to discuss her book Grandparenting: Making Grand Partners . Lori shares her personal faith journey, shaped through both blessing and hardship, and offers deeply practical insight into building spiritually impactful relationships within the family. From navigating generational tension to restoring strained relationships between parents and adult children, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom rooted in biblical principles. Lori emphasizes kindness, respect, and humility as essential tools for healing families and discipling the next generation. Key Topics Covered Lori Wildenberg’s faith journey and lessons from “innocent suffering” The biblical role of grandparents in spiritual discipleship Practical ways to pray for children, grandchildren, and loved ones Teaching faith through everyday moments and holiday traditions Navigating family tension in a divided culture Restoring relationships with adult children The power of asking for forgiveness (even when it’s not reciprocated) Why kindness and respect are essential in family dynamics Avoiding common grandparenting pitfalls that undermine parents Supporting—not competing with—your adult children’s parenting Practical Takeaways Lead with humility: Even partial responsibility is enough to initiate healing Prioritize kindness: Unkindness creates distance; kindness builds bridges Respect boundaries: Honor parenting decisions, even when you disagree Be intentional: Use simple, creative ways to teach biblical truths Stay aligned: Grandparents and parents must work as a unified team Featured Resources Grandparenting: Making Grand Partners by Lori Wildenberg Lori Wildenberg Website: loriwildenberg.com Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA.com) Connect with Kingdom Crossroads If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow,

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Grandparents as Spiritual Influencers: Building Faith & Restoring Family Relationships with Lori Wildenberg is an episode from Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast by Robert Thibodeau.

This episode is 25:41 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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