Ep.142 What to Do When Your Child Questions God, with Catherine Segars

Send us Fan Mail How do you help your child hold on to faith when they begin to question God? And how do you keep your relationship strong when your children make choices you don't understand? In this episode of the MomQ Podcast, Candace sits down with Catherine Segars to discuss Christian parenting, raising children with resilient faith, and navigating seasons of doubt, struggle, and spiritual uncertainty. Catherine shares her unconventional journey to motherhood and offers practical wisdom for moms who want to nurture their children's faith while building relationships rooted in trust, humility, and unconditional love. Discover why relationship matter more than rules when raising children with strong Christian values, and learn how your parenting role evolves as your children grow—from caregiver and authority figure to coach and counselor. Catherine also shares practical ways to pray Scripture over your children, respond when they question their faith, and keep the lines of communication open without pushing them away. Whether you're parenting young children, navigating the teenage years, or learning how to relate to adult children, this conversation will encourage you to lead with grace, listen with humility, and trust God through the challenges of parenting. You'll also discover why personal encounters with God matter in spiritual growth and how to face grief, suffering, and difficult seasons with hope and faith. In this episode, you'll discover: How to build a strong foundation of Christian faith in your children Why relationship over rules is essential to lasting family connections The four stages of parenting: caregiver, cop, coach, and counselor How to pray Scripture for children who are struggling with faith How to respond when your child questions God or expresses doubt Ways to build trust and maintain an open relationship with your adult children Why humility, love, and personal encounters with God matter in faith development How to navigate grief, suffering, and uncertainty while holding on to hope If you've ever worried about your child's spiritual future, wondered how to respond to their doubts, or struggled to know when to guide and when to let go, this conversation will remind you that you can love your children faithfully while trusting God with their journey. Listen to the MomQ Podcast for honest conversations and biblical encouragement to help you grow in faith, navigate motherhood, and raise children who know and love God. Timestamps 00:00 Meet Catherine Segars: Motherhood, Faith, and Apologetics 01:00 Catherine’s Unconventional Journey to Motherhood 02:29 Following God’s Plan for Your Family 04:00 How Motherhood Transforms Your Faith 05:54 Christian Apologetics: Equipping Kids to Understand Their Faith 10:36 What Do You Do When Your Child Questions God? 20:11 The Four Stages of Parenting: From Caregiver to Counselor 23:31 Parenting Adult Children: How Do You Let Go Without Losing Connection? 29:02 How to Pray Scripture for Children Struggling with Faith 32:46 Finding Hope and Trusting God Through Suffering Resources Catherine Segars Free Resources More of Catherine Segars Here! Interested in Leading a MomQ gathering? Learn more... Support the show Discover more about MomQ