Finding Your Way with a Wayward Daughter (Interview with Gary Wilkerson)

About this episode

Gary Wilkerson shares his journey of hope and restoration while navigating the challenges of having a wayward daughter.

Today on The Dad Whisperer I’m joined by Gary Wilkerson, president of World Challenge and son of David Wilkerson (who wrote, “The Cross and the Switchblade”). He vulnerably shares about being a public figure while navigating the journey with a wayward daughter. If you need a story of HOPE and RESTORATION, you'll love hearing Gary share about his daughter Annie as they’re now "on the other side after walking through good and bad times.”

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield

Guest: Gary Wilkerson

Topics covered

• parenting
• family
• hope
• restoration
• wayward daughter

Keywords

• wayward daughter
• hope
• restoration
• Gary Wilkerson
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Challenge

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