RLR Interview with Father Carter Griffin: “Forming Your Children for Chastity: A Letter to Parents.”

On this week’s episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Father Carter Griffin, rector of Saint John Paul II Seminary, to discuss his recent article for the National Catholic Register, “Forming Your Children for Chastity: A Letter to Parents.” Drawing from his years of priestly formation and pastoral experience, Father Griffin shares practical wisdom for parents seeking to raise children with a healthy understanding of love, purity, and human dignity in today’s culture.

Throughout the conversation, Deacon Geoff and Father Griffin discuss the importance of beginning conversations about chastity early, creating homes rooted in trust and virtue, and helping children understand that chastity is not merely a list of rules, but a path to authentic freedom and love. Father Griffin also reflects on the challenges families face in a hypersexualized culture and offers encouragement for parents striving to lead their children closer to Christ with patience, honesty, and hope.

Father Griffin is the author of several books including Why Celibacy, Cross-Examined, Forming Fathers, Forming Families, Forming Saints, and his newest release, Reclaimed. If you would like to read the full article discussed, visit https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/forming-your-children-for-chastity-a-letter-to-parents.