Warfare Parenting: Praying for Your Prodigal Children with Author Laine Lawson Craft

Ep 133 // Warfare Parenting: Praying for Your Prodigal Children with Author Laine Lawson Craft What do you do when your children walk away from the faith you’ve worked so hard to instill? Today, Megan Nilsen sits down with Laine Lawson Craft—best-selling author, speaker, and host of the Warfare Parenting podcast—to talk about the power of prayer in the lives of prodigal children.Laine shares her powerful journey of interceding for her three children through seasons of depression, addiction, and struggle, and how God miraculously brought each one back to Him. This heartfelt conversation will equip you with practical strategies, renewed hope, and spiritual encouragement to keep standing in the gap for your kids.If you’ve ever felt weary, discouraged, or ready to give up, this episode is your reminder: the battle belongs to the Lord, and no child is too far from His reach.Key TakeawaysWhy the real battle for our children is spiritual—not just behavioral.How to “plead the blood of Jesus” over your kids in prayer.Stories of God’s miraculous intervention in Laine’s family.How to persevere when the answers to your prayers don’t come quickly.Practical encouragement for parents of prodigal teens and young adults.Quotable Quotes“You’re not battling your child—you’re battling the darkness that wants to steal, kill, and destroy.” – Laine Lawson Craft“God’s mercy runs deeper than any mess our kids can find themselves in.” – Laine Lawson Craft“Never underestimate the power of a praying parent.” – Megan NilsenReflection + Journal QuestionReflection: Where have you felt weary in praying for your children or loved ones? How can you shift from striving to surrendering those battles to the Lord?Journal with God: “Lord, what do You want me to know about the way You are pursuing my child’s heart right now?”📚Resources & LinksConnect with Laine Lawson Craft: lainelawsoncraft.comBooks by Laine: The Parent’s Battle Plan and Warfare Parenting DevotionalConnect with Megan Nilsen:Website: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith + Companion JournalFree Gift: Wanna learn how to make Holy Spirit-led decisions? Go to holyspiritstoplight.comfor your free guide!Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s in the thick of parenting struggles. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode that equips you to live with clarity, courage, and Kingdom purpose.Key search words for this episode: Laine Lawson CraftWarfare Parenting podcastChristian parenting podcastparenting prodigalspraying for prodigal childrenspiritual warfare parentinghow to pray for your kidsparents battle plan bookChristian mom encouragementWarefare Parenting