How do I teach my kids faith if I'm struggling with my own?

2w ago·1 min read

Been a Christian my whole life but honestly the last few years I've been questioning things. Now I have two kids asking me about God and prayer and I feel like a fraud. I want to lead them spiritually but how can I do that authentically when I'm wrestling with doubt? Any dads been through this? I don't want to just go through the motions.

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TTrevor M.New Dad2w ago

Man I really feel this. I grew up in the church but hit a wall around 30 where a lot of it stopped making sense to me. Still figuring out what I actually believe versus what I was taught to believe. The honest conversations with my kids about doubt have actually been way more meaningful than me pretending to have all the answers.

PPaul W.New Dad2w ago

You're not alone in this. Honestly the fact that you're wrestling with these questions means you're probably being more authentic with your faith than most people who just coast. Maybe that's what your kids need to see - that faith is something you work through, not just inherit.

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PPhilRegular2w ago

This resonates. I haven't told many people but I've had similar struggles. I think modeling honesty about your doubts might actually be better parenting than pretending you've got it all figured out spiritually. Kids can smell BS a mile away.