The Power of ‘I’m Sorry’ in Christian Parenting

As Christian parents, we often feel the heavy weight of wanting to “get it right” for our children’s sake. But what if one of the most powerful discipleship tools in your home is found in two simple words: I’m sorry?

In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently Podcast, David and Leslie Nunnery get real about confession, forgiveness, and humility in parenting. They share how apologizing to your kids doesn’t undermine your authority—it actually strengthens it. You’ll also learn practical ways to disciple your children to handle conflict, extend forgiveness, and build relationships rooted in grace.

If you’ve ever worried that your mistakes as a parent might hurt your child’s faith, this conversation will give you hope, perspective, and tools to cultivate a culture of honesty and forgiveness in your home.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why apologizing to your kids doesn’t make you weak—it models biblical discipleship.
• How unconfessed mistakes can create barriers between you and your children.
• A simple “cadence of forgiveness” to teach siblings how to reconcile.
• How humility in parenting prevents bitterness and fractured relationships.
• Ways to pass on a generational legacy of forgiveness and grace.

This conversation will encourage you to lean into God’s grace and lead your children with authenticity, honesty, and love.

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