How Older Generations Are STILL Teaching Us | Isabel Tom
- Andy McIlvain
- Feb 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 9
Video from Focus on the Family
How Older Generations Are STILL Teaching Us | Isabel Tom
"What if aging isn’t something to fight—but something to honor?
In this episode, author Isabel Tom to discussed "The Value of Wrinkles" and why Christians must rethink how we view aging, seniors, and the elderly. Isabel shares her heartfelt convictions to care for older adults and how caring for grandparents can transform families, churches, and hearts.
You'll learn from this video:
🔹Why seniors are not “projects” to fix
🔹How intergenerational relationships reflect the love of Jesus
🔹How aging can be a season of growth
🔹What the Bible teaches about honoring elders and valuing older generations
🔹What it looks like to “adopt” grandparents within your church or community." from the video introduction
Get your copy of Isabel Tom's book, "The Value of Wrinkles" here: https://bit.ly/3NqG8Yt
Chapters: 0:00 – Why aging slows us down and changes our perspective 1:00 – Introducing The Value of Wrinkles and Isabelle Tom 3:00 – Fear of aging and the “anti-aging” culture 6:40 – Older adults, dreams, and the myth that life is over 8:30 – The unique gift grandparents give to younger generations 10:25 – “Adopting” grandparents and building intergenerational bonds 13:15 – The power of presence, touch, and caring for seniors 18:00 – Walking loved ones to the end of life with dignity and faith
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