Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of nearly 50 books, fiction and nonfiction. As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith. Through God’s healing, Mary has overcome a difficult past to become an authentic example of what it means to live a brand-new story. She loves to help others “re-story” their lives through the books she writes. Mary lives in Texas with her husband of 33 years and is mom to three adult children.

During this episode, Mary talks about the vital role of impactful communication and how to empower adult children while maintaining a strong, supportive relationship. Mary shares insights from her book, Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy, offering practical advice, biblical perspectives, and even a free resource of personalized prayers. She addresses the complexities of modern parenting, covering topics such as differing political views, approaching concerns about adult children, and leveraging scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13 to guide parenting at any age.

Key Takeaways:

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• Discussion about the challenges of establishing healthy boundaries and managing expectations with adult children.
  
• The shift in the parental role from control to support and advisory.
  
• Misconceptions about perfect parenting and the need for adapting to changing dynamics.
  
• Importance of impactful communication at different stages of parenting.
  
• Advice for setting up healthy communication patterns with young children to carry into adulthood.
  
• Emphasizing the shift from control to relationship-based parenting as children grow older.
  
• Navigating differing political views within the family.
  
• Dealing with adult children heading down the wrong path and how to approach the situation. How Scripture can help navigate parenting adult children.
  
• The application of love as the most important virtue in parenting.
  

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