Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
After a dramatic end to her ministry career, Bekah McNeel found herself disillusioned and questioning the certainty that had defined her life. Instead of abandoning her Christian faith, she began to explore the complexities of belief, moving beyond the black-and-white thinking she had been taught. Embracing a new career in journalism, her perspective shifted further when she became a mother. The question of whether to baptize her first child prompted her to reconsider the conservative evangelical Christianity of her upbringing. This reflection deepened with the birth of her second child, coinciding with the rise of Donald Trump and the 2016 election, leading her to realize that many parents were grappling with similar dilemmas. They sought to raise their children with the security of faith while embracing open-mindedness, balancing Scripture with social justice, and teaching morality without shame. In this exploration, Bekah draws on voices from history, scholarship, and her community to support others on their journey to move past the false certainty and toxic perfectionism of their past, aiming to become better parents while providing a strong spiritual foundation for their children.
