About this episode

Wendy Snyder and Meredith Miller discuss the implications of original sin on parenting and how to raise faith-filled kids without shame.

What if the story you were told about sin… isn’t the whole story? In this deeply freeing conversation, Wendy sits down with author and faith leader Meredith Miller to explore one of the most tender, loaded questions many parents carry… Are kids born bad? Together, they unpack how traditional teachings around original sin and total depravity have shaped generations of parenting… and how we can choose a different path rooted in truth, compassion, and connection. This episode is an invitation to breathe again. To release fear. To trust what your heart has always known about your child… and yourself. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, parenting, shame, or the desire to raise kids who feel safe in their goodness… this conversation will meet you right where you are. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/317⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ for more info and links. 🌵 Raising a strong-willed cactus kid and need a little help? Grab my FREE 'Cactus Kids Survival Guide' today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/cactus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📕 Pre-order your copy of Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home and claim your FREE Bonuses…

People in this episode

Host: Wendy Snyder

Guest: Meredith Miller

Topics covered

• parenting
• faith
• original sin
• shame
• compassion
• connection

Keywords

• original sin
• parenting
• faith
• shame
• compassion
• connection
• kids
• goodness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Start Family

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