All of parenting (and life) is lived in a state of tension.

Not the kind of tension that comes from endless laundry, sibling squabbles, and sassy kiddos. But tension between two truths that must be held in balance.

Teaching kids to respect leaders while being aware leaders can manipulate, exploit, and abuse, is definitely one of those tensions.

Learn five practices to navigate this tight-rope successfully!

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Three words scare me. "God told me."

Why? Because those words began a life-changing, one-sided discussion from a person in a position of spiritual authority which devastated my heart.

I understand "church hurt" from experience.

How do we recover from leadership failures? We have examples in the Bible because leadership failure is nothing new. Continuing our dive into the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we'll look at:

• Living from a values mindset vs. an outcome approach
• Why the core compass of truth is necessary to recover from and prevent leadership abuse
• Speaking up until the situation changes
• Distinguishing between individuals and institutions
• Why rebuilding trust must follow behavior, not precede it
• Resisting the desire for revenge
• Choosing to let your response define you, not someone else's behavior

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How does a parent raise kids prepared for the real world without creating paranoia? It's difficult -- especially when this includes teaching kids to recognize that even people they know might be manipulative, abusive, or exploitative. It's not always strangers or people "out there."

I unpack this tough topic today, using Nehemiah 5 as the perfect backdrop and model. Learn the principle tying levels of independence to levels of awareness. Learn questions you can ask and teach your children to ask themselves.

One of the best ways to keep kids safe is by making them strong and savvy. Be encouraged and equipped to do just that.

Empower yourself and your family to engage fully in God’s grand story. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!

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