March 6, 2026

From Manager to Mentor: A Parenting Shift with Troy Fink

From Manager to Mentor: A Parenting Shift with Troy Fink

Send a text Keywords parenting, adult children, family coaching, relationships, faith, mentorship, restoration, entrepreneurship Summary In this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with family coach Troy Fink about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the challenges parents face as their children transition into adulthood, the importance of shifting from a managerial role to a mentoring one, and the role of faith in navigating thes...

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Keywords

parenting, adult children, family coaching, relationships, faith, mentorship, restoration, entrepreneurship


Summary

In this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with family coach Troy Fink about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the challenges parents face as their children transition into adulthood, the importance of shifting from a managerial role to a mentoring one, and the role of faith in navigating these changes. Troy shares personal experiences of restoring relationships with his children and emphasizes the need for parents to become the individuals God calls them to be in order to effectively guide their children. The conversation also touches on entrepreneurship and the lessons learned through parenting.


Takeaways

Adulthood is confusing and nebulous for many parents.
Transitioning from manager to mentor is crucial as children grow.
Restoration of relationships takes humility, consistency, and time.
Faith plays a significant role in parenting and personal growth.
Parents must become who God is calling them to be.
It's never too late to shift dynamics in relationships.
Entrepreneurship can be a reflection of personal growth and parenting lessons.
Children need both parents in their lives, regardless of circumstances.
The importance of intentionality in parenting and mentoring.
God's grace allows for new beginnings in parenting. 


 sound bites

"Adulthood is so nebulous."
"You can start anew right now."
"God can bring you full circle."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parenting Adult Children
02:02 Troy's Journey into Family Coaching
03:07 Understanding Adulthood and Its Challenges
09:32 Transitioning from Manager to Mentor
11:24 Restoring Relationships with Adult Children
20:23 Reflections on Parenting and Personal Growth
24:45 Building a Strong Foundation in Marriage
25:59 The Power of Redemption and Restoration
27:05 Navigating Fatherhood and Mentorship
29:32 The Importance of Self-Discipline in Parenting
33:07 The Role of Fathers in a Child's Life
40:07 Overcoming Family Court Challenges
43:22 The Need for Male Role Models
46:30 Becoming Who God Calls Us to Be
49:41 Entrepreneurship and Parenting

Richard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system. 

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