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Kids are not saved by perfect parenting [A conversation with the Krugers]

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August 5, 2025
Is Christian parenting a waste? David Platt interviews Michael and Melissa Kruger on the cost and joy of following Jesus as a parent. CHAPTERS 00:00 Did you dream of your child to be a missionary? 03:59 Parent’s aspiration for their children 06:51 Your family has a role in The Great Commission 15:28 Encouragement for parents new to the gospel 21:00 There’s not a secret formula for the Christian life 21:52 Kids are not saved by perfect parenting 24:15 How do you feel as parents of a missionary? 28:36 The cost of missions, for those who go and those who stay 30:33 Trusting God is good for your kids, and you too 32:55 God invites you to know him more as you parent 34:25 Christians are voyageurs, this world is not our home 35:17 We’re not parenting alone: We have a perfect Father 36:23 Encouragement for parents of teens 38:57 Michael & Melissa Kruger: Parenting with Hope 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followradical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@followradical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followradical Website: https://radical.net Newsletter: https://thecommission.radical.net

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