EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 20 MIN
Jesus Opens the Locked Door – Parenting Through Fear with Resurrection Peace
from Sermon Podcasts at St Thomas' Moonee Ponds · host Robert
Are your children carrying fears you can’t see? Are you, as a parent, feeling locked in by anxiety, pressure, or uncertainty about the future?In this episode, we open up the familiar story of the disciples hiding behind locked doors after Jesus’ death – and discover how the risen Christ still walks through the locked rooms of our families today.We talk honestly about the pressures on our children: school stress, friendship struggles, anxiety about the world, and the weight of feeling “not good enough.” And we ask: How can we parent differently when everything feels unsettling?You’ll hear:Why the resurrection doesn’t just comfort us – it sends us out of hiding.How Psalm 16:8 (“He is at my right hand; I shall not be shaken”) becomes a simple, powerful prayer for kids and parents alike.Practical, gentle ways to help your child name their fears and invite Jesus into their “locked room.”Why your peace as a parent is the greatest gift you can give your anxious child.This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about knowing the One who stands at your right hand – and your child’s.For every parent, grandparent, or carer who has ever felt stuck behind a locked door of worry: this episode is for you.
What this episode covers
Are your children carrying fears you can’t see? Are you, as a parent, feeling locked in by anxiety, pressure, or uncertainty about the future? In this episode, we open up the familiar story of the disciples hiding behind locked doors after Jesus’ death – and discover how the risen Christ still walks through the locked rooms of our families today. We talk honestly about the pressures on our children: school stress, friendship struggles, anxiety about the world, and the weight of feeling “not g...
NOW PLAYING
Jesus Opens the Locked Door – Parenting Through Fear with Resurrection Peace
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 15, 2022 ·8m