Distance, family tension, and spiritual differences can make grandparenting hard—but they don’t have to stop your impact. In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, to discuss the powerful role grandparents can play in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Drawing from his book Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, Larry shares the three major challenges many grandparents face—geographic, relational, and spiritual—and how to navigate them with wisdom and grace. Together they explore the biblical call to intentionally disciple the next generation and why grandparents are a vital part of a child’s faith journey. Larry also offers hope for families facing distance or estrangement and encourages churches and parents to partner with grandparents in building a lasting legacy of faith.

Resources:

• Legacy Coalition
• Grand Monday Nights: Free weekly webinar to help you grow as a Christian grandparent
• Legacy Grandparenting Summit - March 19-21
• Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers by Larry Fowler
• Long-Distance Grandparenting by Wayne Rice
• God Made Your Body by Dr. Jim Burns
• Refreshing Your Marriage Conference - March 27-28
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

Order Jim’s Books:

• PRE-ORDER Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Releases May 5, 2026)
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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