E308: How To Keep Your Kids Christian For Life w/Dr Greg and Lisa Popcak | Lila Rose Show episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 1H 57M

E308: How To Keep Your Kids Christian For Life w/Dr Greg and Lisa Popcak | Lila Rose Show

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Greg and Lisa have studied the exact nightmare that most devout parents face: their children leaving the faith. Through decades of writing, speaking, and studying, they share a framework for helping children grow into mature, secure, and faithful adults --- all while encouragng parents to actually enjoy parenting. Greg's books: https://amzn.to/4czbA0pPopcaks Radio Program: https://catholiccounselors.com/radio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors?igsh=dmh2M3F4NjZhcGt1&utm_source=qrNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:13 - What do most parents get wrong?00:04:32 - Biggest thing parents miss?00:05:59 - Advice for building strong foundation00:11:27 - Do parents need aggressiveness?00:14:06 - “Strong-willed child”00:20:32 - Jesus cried out on the cross00:22:44 - How to keep kids to stay in church00:30:23 - How to help kids build relationship with God00:38:05 - Incredible moment of prayer00:41:59 - How to hear God’s voice00:47:03 - God can correct anything00:50:07 - Example of St Francis00:52:38 - What do experts get WRONG about mental health?00:55:42 - Heal generational wounds00:59:36 - Don’t put life on hold01:01:28 - Raise your kids to not be spoiled01:05:23 - How can parents be more patient?01:11:59 - How to have fun together?01:16:38 - The power of problem solving01:20:31 - Gentleness and Self-control01:24:56 - The Bedaditudes01:28:16 - Neither rigid nor chaotic; avoid the Pharisees01:33:27 - Don’t cosplay gender01:35:05 - Make a “lovelist”01:38:16 - Holy Sex: How to maintain sexual intimacy?01:40:12 - Silent Killer in Marriages01:44:04 - Navigating financial issues01:45:51 - Handling Grief01:49:18 - Discipline without being cold01:50:06 - How to tell if kids are going through spiritual struggles?01:52:06 - Prayer habits for kids01:53:56 - Underrated piece of advice?

Greg and Lisa have studied the exact nightmare that most devout parents face: their children leaving the faith. Through decades of writing, speaking, and studying, they share a framework for helping children grow into mature, secure, and faithful adults --- all while encouragng parents to actually enjoy parenting. Greg's books: https://amzn.to/4czbA0pPopcaks Radio Program: https://catholiccounselors.com/radio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors?igsh=dmh2M3F4NjZhcGt1&utm_source=qrNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:13 - What do most parents get wrong?00:04:32 - Biggest thing parents miss?00:05:59 - Advice for building strong foundation00:11:27 - Do parents need aggressiveness?00:14:06 - “Strong-willed child”00:20:32 - Jesus cried out on the cross00:22:44 - How to keep kids to stay in church00:30:23 - How to help kids build relationship with God00:38:05 - Incredible moment of prayer00:41:59 - How to hear God’s voice00:47:03 - God can correct anything00:50:07 - Example of St Francis00:52:38 - What do experts get WRONG about mental health?00:55:42 - Heal generational wounds00:59:36 - Don’t put life on hold01:01:28 - Raise your kids to not be spoiled01:05:23 - How can parents be more patient?01:11:59 - How to have fun together?01:16:38 - The power of problem solving01:20:31 - Gentleness and Self-control01:24:56 - The Bedaditudes01:28:16 - Neither rigid nor chaotic; avoid the Pharisees01:33:27 - Don’t cosplay gender01:35:05 - Make a “lovelist”01:38:16 - Holy Sex: How to maintain sexual intimacy?01:40:12 - Silent Killer in Marriages01:44:04 - Navigating financial issues01:45:51 - Handling Grief01:49:18 - Discipline without being cold01:50:06 - How to tell if kids are going through spiritual struggles?01:52:06 - Prayer habits for kids01:53:56 - Underrated piece of advice?

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