Intentional Parenting & Spiritual Leadership in Family, with Life.Church’s Craig Groeschel

Rob sits down with his good friend and internationally-known pastor, Craig Groeschel. Best known for his dynamic leadership and influence through Life.Church and his global leadership podcast, Craig gives listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look into his life as a father and grandfather.Together Craig and Rob talk about how Craig and his wife, Amy, raised six children—who are all now serving in ministry—Craig emphasizing that successful parenting isn't about having the perfect system, but being spirit-led, consistent, and deeply relational. Craig and Amy homeschooled their kids and tailored their parenting style to each child individually, focusing more on creating a life-giving culture than enforcing rigid rules.Craig also shares some of their parenting mistakes, like relying too much on formulas, plus powerful wins like keeping his marriage strong and cultivating a spiritual environment in their home. Craig and Rob also discuss the spiritual responsibilities of parents, the dangers of technology distraction, and the critical role of grace and truth in discipleship.This conversation will give practical insights into how Life.Church intentionally supports family health among its staff—offering resources, counseling, and mentorship to ensure that parenting is never sacrificed for professional success. Craig’s message to parents: you are still the most influential voice in your child’s life—use it well.RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Parent Platform - A new parent initiative is in development with OneHope and partner churches including Life.Church. Slated to be released in 2026, the platform aims to provide church leaders with strategy, training, and resources to help them partner with parents as they disciple their children. For relevant parent resources in the meantime, visit: https://resources.onehope.net/parent-resource-hub/p/1. Gen Alpha Research - https://onehope.net/global-outreach/research. Life.Church Parent Resources - https://www.life.church/parents. CHAPTERS:00:00 Technology, Distraction, and Intimacy01:46 Craig and Rob Talk Family and Grandkids02:29 How Craig and Amy Built a Parenting Culture04:21 Creating a Unique Parenting Playbook for Each Child05:29 Parenting Mistakes and Do-Overs07:55 Structure, Discipline, and Disruption in Parenting09:52 Spanking, Consistency, and Generational Shifts11:28 Amy’s Role in Homeschooling and Family Culture12:53 Navigating Identity Post-Parenting14:55 The Church’s Role in Supporting Parents16:53 Creating a Parenting-First Culture at Life.Church19:19 Research on Alpha Generation and Parental Influence21:32 The Call to Parents to Be Present22:27 Building a Culture of Open Conversation24:18 Parenting Resources and the Need for Wisdom-Rob's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/robdeanhoskins/https://www.facebook.com/robhoskins/https://x.com/robhoskinshttps://www.threads.com/@robdeanhoskinshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hoskins-3646454/