Andy Kirk unpacks wonder—the second building block of closeness—and how open, ongoing conversations at home help kids develop a resilient faith that lasts into adulthood.

Topics covered include:

• Why kids’ big questions can feel intimidating for parents (and why fear leads to silence)
• What “wonder” is: curiosity, doubt, and staying in the conversation
• Why questions and doubt can actually strengthen long-term faith
• Reframing hard questions as a “green flag,” not a crisis
• Practical ways leaders can model and equip wonder (permission, prompts, language)

Key takeaway for leaders

• Parents don’t need perfect answers—they need confidence to stay in the conversation.
• Help parents reframe hard questions as opportunity, not threat.
• Model wonder as a leader by saying things like “I’ve wrestled with that too” or “I don’t know, but here’s what I hold onto.”
• Give parents simple tools: conversation starters, question lists, and one-sentence language like “You can ask me anything.”
• Aim for a home where no question is off-limits, because that safety is what keeps faith from becoming fragile.