In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition— a Christian grandparenting ministry that helps grandparents grow in their biblical role and have a greater spiritual impact on their family.

Larry shares the deeply personal story that awakened his passion for helping grandparents embrace their biblical role—and why intentional grandparenting may be one of the most urgent, overlooked ministries in the church today.

Larry explores what Scripture actually says about the influence of grandparents, why our culture’s definition of a “good grandparent” falls short, and how to cultivate a spiritual legacy that will echo across generations.

He also offers practical wisdom for grandparents who live far away, those navigating difficult family dynamics or estrangement, and those who feel unsure or inadequate in sharing their faith.

You’ll hear stories of restoration, hope, and the power of prayer; guidance for respecting boundaries with adult children; and a renewed vision for what it means to pass on faith in a world that desperately needs it.

Whether you’re a grandparent, parent, or someone who cares about generational discipleship, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“Grandparents are to be focused on perpetuating faith in their families.”

-“We are to pass on the stories of God’s works and His words.”

-“The cultural view of a good grandparent is a trusted playmate…and that’s not bad. It’s just not enough.”

-“I need to be the most godly I’ve ever been in my whole life at this stage if I want to impact grandkids.”

-“You have to respect boundaries. Otherwise you’ll get cut off and you won’t have any influence at all.”

-“While you’re still the parent now, you must no longer parent—verb—unless invited.”

-“Research tells us that when there is an estrangement…it almost always comes back.”

Connect with Larry and the Legacy Coalition:

Website: https://legacycoalition.com/

Resources for grandparents: https://store.legacycoalition.com/

Register for the Legacy Grandparenting Summit: https://legacycoalition.com/summit/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacycoalition

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacycoalition/

Follow Katharine and Eternal Echoes:

Facebook and Instagram: @EternalEchoesMinistry

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eternal.echoes.mi/

Substack: http://katharinerrose.substack.com

Website: www.eternalechoesministry.com

Email: ⁠⁠Katharine@eternalechoesministry.com⁠⁠ for speaking events or interviews

Sow a seed: https://donorbox.org/eternal-echoes-giving

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2dii9hjV20

How do you keep thriving when life uproots you from familiar soil?

In this episode on the Eternal Echoes Podcast, speaker and author Peg Arnold shares her powerful story of walking through seasons of transition, loss, and unexpected change—and how she’s learned to see God’s hand in every chapter.

From the heartbreak of loss and the ache of uprooting after decades in one place, to discovering new purpose in later seasons of life, Peg invites us to look for the beauty and the “God gems” hidden even in the hardest moments.

Together, Peg and Katharine explore what it truly means to thrive in every season—not by escaping pain or pretending everything is fine, but by allowing God to meet us right where we are. They discuss how to cultivate gratitude when life doesn’t make sense, how to find joy that runs deeper than circumstance, and how to release the need to achieve or perform for God’s love.

Whether you’re in a season of flourishing or one that feels barren and uncertain, this conversation will remind you that God is faithful through it all—and that He’s not done with you yet. You’re still being planted, still being shaped, and still being called to thrive right where He has you.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“God takes your brokenness and He just holds you in His hands.”

-“God can take our angry prayers along with our praise prayers.”

-“God sees us. God knows how painful it is and He doesn't leave us.”

-“You are not what you accomplished. You are who God created you to be.”

-“Comparison is never going to help you.”

-“Never, never be afraid to ask for help.”

-“We may think that our season of flourishing is over, but God has a new season and new purposes in each stage of our life.”

Connect with Peg Arnold:

Website: https://pegarnold.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pegarnoldwow/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnoldpeg/

Follow Katharine and Eternal Echoes:

Facebook and Instagram: @EternalEchoesMinistry

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eternal.echoes.mi/

Substack: http://katharinerrose.substack.com

Website: www.eternalechoesministry.com

Email: ⁠⁠Katharine@eternalechoesministry.com⁠⁠ for speaking events or interviews

Sow a seed: https://donorbox.org/eternal-echoes-giving

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWj3DO5il6k

What do you do when the miracle you prayed for doesn’t come—at least not in the way you hoped?

In this powerful conversation on the Eternal Echoes podcast, Tom and Mary Belote share their 37-year journey of caring for their son Matthew, who suffered a life-altering brain injury as a toddler. Their story is not one of instant healing, but of a miraculous sustain—the daily grace and faithfulness of God in the midst of exhaustion, heartbreak, and unending love.

Through raw honesty and deep wisdom, Tom and Mary reflect on what it means to trust God one day at a time, to wrestle with His sovereignty, and to discover that “good” in God’s eyes often looks different than we expect.

This is a story of enduring faith, sacred perseverance, and the quiet miracle of grace that meets us today—and every day.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“We have not received a miraculous healing, but we received a miraculous sustain.”

-“I will not let evil win.”

-“When you sign on to follow God, watch out—He can take you places you never would have dreamed.”

-“Good has to be redefined. What I thought was good is not how God defines good.”

-“The problem is never in the giving of God’s forgiveness—it’s in the receiving.”

Follow Katharine and Eternal Echoes:

Facebook and Instagram: @EternalEchoesMinistry

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eternal.echoes.mi/

Substack: http://katharinerrose.substack.com

Website: www.eternalechoesministry.com

Email: ⁠⁠Katharine@eternalechoesministry.com⁠⁠ for speaking events or interviews

Sow a seed: https://donorbox.org/eternal-echoes-giving

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHioicSJwSo