By Ben McEachenFriday 25 Oct 2024GrandParenthoodPodcastsReading Time: 2 minutes
Look around. There are barely any resources which seek to equip grandparents to be the best they can be.
Key points
- GrandParenthood features retired minister Ian Barnett who founded the National Grandparent Movement.
- Episodes range from tips for praying with grandchildren, to the “value” of grandparents, dealing with distance, and “what’s it like to be a Boomer and get blamed for everything?”
- Listen to the trailer in the player above.
Looking to do just that is the GrandParenthood Podcast.
A vital resource for equipping you in this important phase of family life, GrandParenthood features retired minister Ian Barnett who, in 2017, founded the National Grandparent Movement.
“GrandParenthood is for all those who are grandparents or have a grandparent-type influence,” said Ian, who is on a mission to encourage grandparents to share their faith with the grandkids.
“It is for Christian grandparents, to think through who they are and the influence they have on the generations that follow us.
“While there are a number of podcasts on grandparenting, none exist on being a Christian grandparent who believes they still have something to say and share, especially with each other and our grandchildren.”
GrandParenthood features retired minister Ian Barnett who founded the National Grandparent Movement.
In conversation with Ben McEachen from Hope Mornings, Season One of GrandParenthood focuses on a wide variety of facets and issues.
With Christian faith being the all-important undercurrent, episodes range from tips for praying with grandchildren, to the “value” of grandparents, how to deal with distance, and “what’s it like to be a Boomer and get blamed for everything?”
In the first episode, Ian discusses being a grandparent in the 21st Century.
Digging into the social, culture and technological changes, Ian shares personal insights, wisdom and practical tips for grandparenting now.
Episodes range from tips for praying with grandchildren, to the “value” of grandparents, dealing with distance, and “what’s it like to be a Boomer and get blamed for everything?”
“It is my hope that GrandParenthood will reach a large and growing number of grandparents who, over time, will have a greater understanding of their role in being culture and generational influences,” said Ian.
Contact the GrandParenthood team with your questions, real-life situations or comments.
Ian wants to tackle any of your grandparenting concerns or issues on an upcoming episode.
Subscribe now to GrandParenthood and don’t miss Episode 1: Being a Grandparent in the 21st Century.
Available on the Hope 103.2 app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen to the trailer in the player above.