In the second half of this honest conversation, Kristina and I go deeper into the definition of unconditional love, the realities of trauma, and how to set godly boundaries with parents who've caused harm. Kristina asks me to reflect on what I hope my children learn about honor, and together they wrestle with what healing looks like through the lens of grace, not guilt.
Topics we explore in Part Two:
Defining unconditional love and how upbringing shapes it
Scriptural examples of Jesus interacting with his parents
When pleasing parents conflicts with honoring God
Practical boundaries for adult children navigating painful dynamics
Forgiveness when there is no repentance
Moving toward healing without dismissing harm
Scripture References in Part Two:
John 2:1–11 — The wedding at Cana
Luke 2:41–50 — Jesus at the temple
Mark 3:20–35 — "Who are my mother and brothers?"
2 Timothy 3:1–5 — Avoiding abusive or unloving people
Luke 17:3–4 — Forgiveness, even when it's hard
Ephesians 6:4 — Parents not provoking children
Philippians 4:8 — Meditating on the good (reiterated)
If you've ever wondered how to love someone without losing yourself or how to forgive without enabling, part two offers wisdom, hope, and real tools for walking the hard road with your faith intact.
