Being the Parent Your Kid Wants to Run To with Jennie Allen
Summary
J.C. Shire hosts his friend Jenny Allen, a ministry leader known for sparking campus revivals, to discuss the current spiritual hunger among college students. They explore the tension between parental control and spiritual freedom, arguing that parents often inadvertently raise "Pharisees" rather than fostering genuine, desperate hearts for God. The conversation highlights the importance of holding outcomes loosely, allowing children to find their own relationship with Christ, and trusting God with the process of their spiritual growth.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Indeed Sponsored Jobs
Intro: Parenting through rebellion and mistakes
House rules: Social media boundaries
Welcome and guest introduction
Guest background: Jenny Allen's ministry and family
Shared history: Dallas Seminary and Tim Keller
Personal update: Marriage and children
Family dynamics: Kids moving back home
The Tim Keller connection and his legacy
Tim Keller's final tweets and 'Every Good Endeavor'
Campus revival: Baylor, SEU, and Auburn stories
The nature of revival: Worship and altar calls
Sponsor: Logos Bible software
Asbury University: A specific revival moment
Perspective: Is it a trend or genuine movement?
Parenting advice: Avoiding the 'Pharisee' trap
Parenting: Balancing standards with grace
Sponsors: Echol and Indeed
Sponsor: Lululemon Fall line
Corrie ten Boom story: Holding things loosely
Christian heroes: Suffering and cost of discipleship
Book discussion: Emotional processing and empathy
Practical steps: Metabolizing emotions and grief
Closing: Personal reflection and sign-off
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