Three Grown Kids Share What Made Their Orthodox Faith Stick

The hardest part of raising kids in the Church is that you don’t find out whether it stuck for another 20 years. In Season 2, we talked with Paul and Karen Kinan about what they got right and what they’d do over—and now we’re sitting down with their three adult children to learn the other half of that story. They tell us about the traditions that lasted, the rules they didn’t appreciate at the time and what they’re repeating as parents themselves. Download this week’s free Discussion Guide here.Episode Recap:Today we’re talking with Vanessa Farha, Lucas Kinan and Marcus Kinan about the parenting decisions that helped keep them in the Church. What was your household like growing up?How much of parenting is learning, and how much is instinct? How did your grandparents instill a faith that would carry through generations? What did your parents do that you loved most?How can parents present as a united front?Is there anything you’d do differently as a parent now? How does each of you parent differently?Resources:Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app“10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know”