Why do so many Catholic youth fall away from the faith—and how can parents help reverse the trend? In this episode, Steve Wood unpacks 1 John 5:3 and Jesus’ teaching that His commandments are not burdensome. Discover the difference between genuine Christian obedience and the crushing weight of legalism, and why grace—not grit—is the foundation for living the Christian life.
You’ll learn:
- Why “cheap grace” and overly burdensome teaching both miss the mark
- How the Holy Spirit empowers believers to keep God’s commandments joyfully
- Common mistakes committed by devout Catholic parents, homeschoolers, and Latin Mass attendees
- The biblical model for making obedience life-giving rather than exhausting
Scripture references: 1 John 5:3, Matthew 11:28–30, Matthew 23:4, Luke 11:46, Acts 15:28
Don’t forget to download the cartoons that Steve references in this episode Found Here!