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Summary:

What does it mean to leave a spiritual legacy for your grandchildren? In this conversation, Dr. Michael Easley talks with Dr. Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, about the biblical role of grandparents as faith influencers. Larry shares how Scripture clearly calls grandparents to disciple “your children and your children’s children” (Deuteronomy 4:9) — a truth often overlooked in today’s church. Together, they discuss practical ways to invest spiritually in grandkids, from prayer and presence to intentional conversations and living as a godly example.

Dr. Fowler offers encouragement to grandparents who feel distant or disconnected, reminding them that it’s never too late to build relationships and model faith. He also addresses common challenges, such as respecting adult children’s boundaries and avoiding “re-parenting.” Whether you’re an active grandparent or longing to reconnect, this conversation reveals that your influence is second only to parents — and that God still has a purpose for you in shaping the next generation’s faith.

Takeaways:

• Scripture gives grandparents a biblical calling to influence their grandchildren’s faith.
• Grandparents are second only to parents in shaping a child’s spiritual life.
• Healthy grandparenting means respecting adult children’s authority and boundaries.
• Prayer and personal examples are powerful tools, even when you can’t speak about God.
• Building early relationships opens doors for long-term spiritual influence.
• It’s never too late to reconnect, model grace, and point your grandkids to Christ.

ABOUT DR. LARRY FOWLER

Larry Fowler is the founder of Legacy Coalition, a national ministry focused on equipping Christian grandparents to fulfill their biblical role of impacting grandchildren. He has over 50 years of involvement in children’s ministry. This includes experience as youth pastor, missionary, and international trainer of children’s workers. He is the author of Rock Solid Kids, one of the best-selling children’s ministry books ever, as well as several other books on children’s ministry, parenting, and grandparenting. Larry and his wife Diane have two grown children, seven grandchildren, and live in Riverside, California.

Links Mentioned

The Legacy Coalition

Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2026

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