#051 You Have Less Time Than You Think

What does it look like to influence the next generation in a world where kids are questioning more, trusting less, and growing up faster than ever? This week on In the Woods, Lane and Sarah sit down with Woodland Kids Director Tracy Parker for a conversation about parenting, kids ministry, faith, and the importance of simply showing up. Tracy shares what she has learned through decades of working with children, raising two sons, becoming a grandmother, and now helping lead the next generation at Woodland. They talk about the changing role of parents as children become adults, why today's kids may be asking deeper questions about faith and Scripture, and why having consistent, trustworthy adults in their lives matters more than we may realize. The conversation also turns toward something all of us eventually have to face: time moves quickly. Whether you're raising young children, navigating relationships with adult kids, serving the next generation, or simply trying to be faithful with the season God has given you, there is a challenge here for all of us. Don't spend your life wishing you were somewhere else. Be present. Be intentional. Show up. Invest in people. And use the time God has given you for something that matters. A thoughtful conversation about parenting, influence, serving when you don't feel like it, helping faith take root in the next generation, and learning to recognize just how valuable the moments in front of us really are.