Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ

In this week’s episode of The Griffin Rundown, Mr. Nees sits down with Jonathan Holmes, MA—author of Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling. With over fifteen years of pastoral experience at Parkside Church and Parkside Green, Jonathan brings deep biblical insight and practical wisdom to the conversation.Together, they explore the five core areas where teens often struggle with identity: sports, academics, moralism, sexual orientation, and gender confusion. Jonathan shares how parents can guide their children through these challenges by anchoring their identity in the gospel of grace rather than external pressures or internal doubts.Listeners will gain:A biblical framework for understanding identity formationPractical tools for gospel-centered conversations with teensReflection questions to foster self-examination and spiritual growthThis episode encourages parents to play a vital role in helping their children build a secure, Christ-centered identity—one rooted in truth, grace, and hope.