Episode 3
January 28, 2026When a child walks away from Jesus, parents often wrestle with how to love them faithfully without compromising biblical truth. In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with pastor and author Paul Mallard, addressing some of the most difficult questions parents and churches face when love, conviction, and grace must be held together.
Loving a Child Far From Jesus
It’s possibly the most common pain point among Christians everywhere: a loved one, often a child, who has walked away from Jesus. This is hard for parents to discuss publicly, which is partly why we’re going to tackle this on Haven Today. Join David Wollen for a series called Loving a Child Far From Jesus with special guest Paul Mallard.
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