The Christian Grandparenting Podcast
Hi, I’m Gayle Veitenheimer. Every week, I offer practical hands-on activities to help grandparents enthusiastically share their faith with their grandkids. Seminary-trained, so you don’t have to be, I bring fresh ideas for teaching Scripture and principles from God’s Word. I’ll share prayers for intercession and ways to build character and connection with your grandchildren.
I hope to give you a voice because staying silent places future generations at risk.
As an author, I weave my passion for Scripture with my calling to write by crafting adventurous tales and creative non-fiction that encourage kids to walk out their faith. The Kingswell Kid Detective series, co-authored with my writer friend Jen Weaver, debuts this May. Mother of four and GG to six, I love Jesus, CrossFit, running, hiking, national parks, my Belgian Malinois Blaze, and a great story. Thankfully, my husband is a good sport about it.
Find me at gayleveitenheimer.com.
The Christian Grandparenting Podcast
How To Know Your Purpose as a Christian Grandparent
Welcome to The Christian Grandparenting Podcast!
This is Gayle Veitenheimer. I'm your host and I'm so glad you're here.
As a Christian grandparent, you have purpose.
What is that purpose? To impact the faith of your grandchildren.
Psalm 71:18 reads, “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.”
The time to speak is now. Because to stay silent places future generations at risk.
Journey with me and let's walk this grandparenting trail together.
Show Notes for How to Know Your Purpose as a Christian Grandparent
Scripture to Help Grandparents:
Meet Tim Shoemaker.
Next episode on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Go BIG! B: How to Become a Bold, Brave, and Be There Grandparent.
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As a grandparent, how do you impact the faith of your
grandchildren? Do you know your purpose as a Christian grandparent?
These are questions worth exploring on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast.
Glad you’re here.
Hi, I'm Gayle Veitenheimer, your host for The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Each week, I bring practical hands-on activities that teach Scripture and principles from God’s Word. I suggest prayers for intercession, as well as ways to build character and connect with your grandkids.
Finally, I bring encouragement.
Because to stay silent places future generations at risk.
I'm so glad you're listening. Let's walk this grandparenting journey together.
As a Christian grandparent, you have purpose.
Psalm 71:18 reads, “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.”
Old and gray.
I turned sixty last year and it jolted me.
How did I get here?
The gray? Yeah, it's been there for a while, but old?
I prefer experienced.
My friend, author Tim Shoemaker, and I were talking last summer, and he shared this verse from
Psalm 71.
I’ll read it again:
“Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.”
Let's dive into it. The psalmist makes a request in this verse: that God would not forsake him.
Well, no worries there. Hebrews 13:5 assures us of God's presence with us now . . . and always. “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” The author of Hebrews is quoting Deuteronomy 31:6.
But why does the psalmist make this request? He asks for God's presence, but what's driving his need for God?
“Till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.”
And, boy, do we need His presence to make that happen.
Because the thought of sharing God's greatness, of sharing His work in our own lives can be intimidating.
Especially in our cancel culture.
Put me in a church small group and I'll share till time’s up.
But outside of church? Yikes.
Because voices clamor.
You have to be sensitive.
You must choose your words carefully.
Don't be divisive.
That's your truth, not mine.
And when it comes to family? . . . Geez, do we even want to go there?
But we must.
Because to stay silent places future generations at risk.
To the culture.
To the world.
To the enemy.
Not someone else's grandkids. Mine. Ours.
That's not a risk I'm willing to take.
On the flip side, I don't want to miss out on the adventure of partnering with God.
I don’t want to miss seeing Him work in my grandkids’ lives.
So for me? No fear. No missing out. And no regrets.
I'm all in.
How? I'm going BIG and you can too. Stay tuned because here's what you can expect from my podcast:
● Practical hands-on suggestions for sharing your faith and for teaching God's truth.
● Ideas for intercessory prayer.
● Resources.
● Ideas to connect, support, and encourage your grandkids in their faith journey,
specifically holidays, birthday, and vacation ideas.
● Ways to build character.
● And encouragement.
Because you can do this.
We can do this.
And we must.
Let's do this together. Will you join me? Next week, I’ll explore how to Go BIG!
Until then, commit to pray.
Pray for your grandkids.
Pray for your kids.
And pray for God to show you your role in their faith journeys.
Let’s pray right now.
Father God, I pray for a mighty movement among grandparents.
I pray for boldness, for intentionality, and for partnership with You.
I pray for reconciliation of families.
For unity, love and faith.
I pray for forgiveness and for softened hearts.
For a release of bitterness, resentment, anger and hurt.
I pray for wounds to heal,
for doors to open for relationship between grandparents and grandchildren,
for favor for grandparents as they step up.
And I pray for a great harvest of the next generation. In Jesus's name, Amen.
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Thanks for joining me. Now, let's hit the trail. See you out there.