The Inconvenient Way
The Inconvenient Way
Melissa Hannigan
When There Doesn’t Seem To Be a Way Forward; Why Inventiveness Matters
14 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 11:45 am.
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When your child encounters a problem, what’s your first instinct? If you’re like most parents, it’s probably to jump in and help. But what if constantly rescuing our kids keeps them from developing one of the qualities they’ll need most in life?
In this episode, we’re talking about inventiveness—not just creating something new, but learning to see possibilities where others see obstacles. We’ll explore why struggle is often the birthplace of innovation, how God uses limitations to grow resilience, and what it looks like to trust Him when there isn’t an obvious solution.
Because sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children isn’t the answer—it’s the confidence that, with God’s help, they can figure it out.