The Pastor's Kid Part 1 with Barnabas Piper

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Join me, Valerie Ling, as I sit down with Barnabas Piper, author, pastor and son of theologian John Piper, for a candid and helpful conversation about being a pastor's kid. Barnabas shares his personal story of navigating life as a pastor's kid, where the blend of public scrutiny and private faith creates a unique tension of identity and independence.
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"Pastors' kids are often burdened by others' expectations, but there is a wonderful solution, both at home and in the church: grace. In this revised, refreshed version of Barnabas Piper's best-known book, the author candidly shares his own experiences as son of pastor and bestselling author John Piper, offering a challenge to our churches and to the families at their very heart: how to care for pastors' kids and allow them to find their own faith and identity. Foreword by John Piper." Quoted from The Wandering Bookseller where you can get the copy of Barnabas Piper's book - The Pastor's Kid: What it's like and how to help.
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1. The Pastor's Kid Part 1 with Barnabas Piper (00:00:00)

2. Ministry Kids' Well-Being Unpacked (00:00:01)

3. Navigating Public Life as Ministry Kids (00:11:22)

4. Understanding Ministry Kids' Experiences and Emotions (00:26:04)