# What to Say When Your Kid Leaves the Church: Joseph Grenny & Jeff Strong

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Podcast: [Faith Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/faith-matters-329292)
Published: 2026-04-02T17:00:00+00:00
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Today we’re asking: what do you do when someone you love tells you they’re leaving the Church? What do you say? How do you stay grounded and connected when the stakes feel high or you’re caught off guard? We sat down with two longtime friends of the podcast—authors and researchers Joseph Grenny and Jeff Strong—to explore these high-stakes moments when someone is ready to talk about their shifting faith. Drawing on research from over 500 real-life conversations about faith transitions, Joseph ...

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