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 CoveredLori Wildenberg’s faith journey and lessons from “innocent suffering”The biblical role of grandparents in spiritual discipleshipPractical ways to pray for children, grandchildren, and loved onesTeaching faith through everyday moments and holiday traditionsNavigating family tension in a divided cultureRestoring relationships with adult childrenThe power of asking for forgiveness (even when it’s not reciprocated)Why kindness and respect are essential in family dynamicsAvoiding common grandparenting pitfalls that undermine parentsSupporting—not competing with—your adult children’s parentingPractical TakeawaysLead with humility: Even partial responsibility is enough to initiate healingPrioritize kindness: Unkindness creates distance; kindness builds bridgesRespect boundaries: Honor parenting decisions, even when you disagreeBe intentional: Use simple, creative ways to teach biblical truthsStay aligned: Grandparents and parents must work as a unified teamFeatured ResourcesGrandparenting: Making Grand Partners by Lori WildenbergLori Wildenberg Website: loriwildenberg.comAdvanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA.com)Connect with Kingdom CrossroadsIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, subscribe, and share to help spread the message of faith, restoration, and Kingdom living.Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.