{"product_id":"the-myth-of-good-christian-parenting-how-false-promises-betrayed-a-generation-of-evangelical-families-paperback","title":"The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarissa Franks Burt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelsey Kramer McGinnis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian parents want to raise their kids in a godly way. But what if families have been sold promises that \"biblical parenting\" can never deliver?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian parents want to raise godly children, but what happens when popular biblical parenting methods cause more harm than good? \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Good Christian Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e exposes how the Christian parenting industry has sold families false promises for five decades, leaving a trail of religious trauma, damaged relationships, and lost faith in its wake. This groundbreaking analysis offers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●\u003cb\u003e historical analysis\u003c\/b\u003e - traces the development of the Christian parenting industry and its influential figures who built parenting empires;\u003cbr\u003e●\u003cb\u003e research-based insights\u003c\/b\u003e - features survey data from adult children and parents affected by authoritarian parenting methods;\u003cbr\u003e●\u003cb\u003e theological examination\u003c\/b\u003e - analyzes how popular teachings on authority, compliance, corporal punishment, and control diverge from Jesus's teachings; and\u003cbr\u003e●\u003cb\u003e encouragement for a better future - \u003c\/b\u003eequips readers to pursue a new path of freedom and mutual respect within their families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis combine rigorous research with compelling storytelling to reveal how evangelical parenting culture has shaped--and often strained--families from the 1970s to today. Drawing on history, sociology, theology, and extensive survey responses from adult children and parents, they trace the rise of Christian parenting empires that idealize obedient children and perfect households while leaving real families feeling inadequate. They also examine the lasting damage caused by popular Christian parenting teachings--including loss of faith, estrangement, religious trauma, and deep regret for older parents--and provide hope for healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a Christian parent questioning traditional methods, an adult recovering from a strict religious upbringing, or a church leader seeking healthier family ministry approaches, this book equips you to pursue mutual respect, emotional safety, and authentic faith within your family relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian parents want to raise their kids in a godly way. But what if families have been sold promises that \"biblical parenting\" can't deliver?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on history, sociology, theology, and survey responses from adult children and parents, \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Good Christian Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the Christian parenting media industry has shaped--and often strained--families over the past five decades. Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis trace the rise of Christian parenting resources that idealize obedient kids and perfect households but often leave parents and children feeling like they'll never measure up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough careful analysis of popular teachings on authority, compliance, corporal punishment, and control, the authors reveal the lasting effects on family dynamics and spiritual identity. They equip Christian parents, adults thinking critically about their upbringing, and church leaders to pursue a new path of freedom and mutual respect within their families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Good Christian Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive reckoning of how abuse became sanctioned by Christian leadership. Religious trauma survivors know the fruit of that instruction all too well. This book belongs in every church, Christian counseling center, and trauma-informed therapist's office as a map that details how we got there and how we move forward differently.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eTia Levings\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Well-Trained Wife \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of Healing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Good Christian Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e offers a courageous and compassionate critique of popular evangelical parenting models that shaped generations. By examining the sociopolitical undercurrents and doctrinal shallowness that have often characterized so-called biblical parenting, this work challenges long-held assumptions with clarity and care. Rather than offering a new formula, it invites readers to reclaim agency, embrace curiosity, and move forward with wisdom and humility as they disentangle cultural norms from the heart of Scripture.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid and Amanda Erickson\u003c\/b\u003e, authors of \u003ci\u003eThe Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Parenting with Peace and Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e and founders of Flourishing Homes \u0026amp; Families\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Christian parenting needs rescuing, and \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Good Christian Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e reveals where things went so far off track.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eSheila Wray Gregoire\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Sex Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of Bare Marriage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Through fascinating historical and theological exploration, Burt and McGinnis graciously identify the pitfalls of Christian parenting tropes and invite readers to a more holistic, grace-filled posture. As a remarried widow in a blended family of nine, I needed this reminder and encouragement that there is no 'one right way' to parent!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eClarissa Moll\u003c\/b\u003e, four-time author and producer of Christianity Today's \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin \u003c\/i\u003epodcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Accessible and easy to understand, \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of Good Christian Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e expertly surveys both the history of the evangelical parenting empire as well as the heartbreaking real-life stories from the children who survived it. Burt and McGinnis have created a groundbreaking and prophetic resource that will challenge and empower parents and other adults to see God's image reflected in children.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eR. L. Stollar\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Kingdom of Children: A Liberation Theology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarissa Franks Burt\u003c\/b\u003e (MA, Columbia International University) is a novelist, editor, teacher, and cohost of the \u003ci\u003eAt Home with the Lectionary\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn the Church Library\u003c\/i\u003e podcasts. She lives in a small town in Washington's Snoqualmie Valley with her husband, six children, and heaps of books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelsey Kramer McGinnis\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Iowa) is a musicologist, educator, and correspondent for \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e, writing on worship practices and Christian subculture. She is an adjunct professor at Grand View University in Des Moines and previously worked at the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966630625581,"sku":"9781587436642","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/JTliZmjgpF9781587436642.webp?v=1775534973","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-myth-of-good-christian-parenting-how-false-promises-betrayed-a-generation-of-evangelical-families-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}