Send a textKeywordsparenting, adult children, family healing, forgiveness, boundaries, trauma, faith, estrangement, relationships, spiritual growthSummaryIn this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid about the complexities of parenting adult children, particularly in the context of healing from trauma and fostering spiritual growth. They discuss the importance of forgiveness, setting boundaries, and the role of faith in navigating relationships with adult children. Cheryl shares her insights from her experiences as a foster parent and pastor, emphasizing the need for open communication, understanding, and the willingness to acknowledge past mistakes while building a hopeful future.TakeawaysParenting adult children requires understanding and compassion.Forgiveness is essential for healing in fractured families.Setting boundaries is crucial for healthy relationships.Faith can guide parents in releasing control while offering support.Acknowledging the past helps in building a new future.Open communication fosters connection and understanding.Trauma impacts parenting and relationships significantly.Estrangement can be healed with patience and love.Creating a sense of home involves accepting imperfections.Honesty and vulnerability strengthen family bonds.Sound bites"Love covers a multitude of sins.""You have to earn your own way back.""Honesty comes from our humanity."Chapters00:00 Exploring Family Healing and Spiritual Growth02:46 The Role of Forgiveness in Parenting05:23 Navigating Boundaries and Relationships08:21 The Importance of Confession and Vulnerability10:53 Understanding Generational Trauma13:57 Faith and Imperfection in Parenting16:31 Honesty and Healing in Family Dynamics19:16 Approaching Non-Faith-Based Perspectives21:57 Estrangement and Emotional Distance24:35 Creating a Sense of Home27:30 Forgiveness and Boundaries30:17 Lessons from Foster Parenting33:16 Final Thoughts on Parenting Adult ChildrenRev Kincaid is the author of six books: Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, The Little Clay Pot The Little Candle that Was Frightened of the Dark, Karrie’sRichard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system.  Hello, James here !Please click on the subscribe button to gain access to premium episodes.Please go to parentingadultchildren.org website and sign up for the email list and leave a review for this episode. If you have any requests for future topics send me an email to [email protected] share this podcast with your friends and family. Now for today's guest interviSupport the showSocial Media Links https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMoffitt https://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerhead ABC's of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildren Feel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.