The Family Discipleship Podcast

Imperfect parents having conversations about the critically important and mostly ordinary work of leading at home.

Helping Your Kids Memorize Scripture with Hunter Beless

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Hunter Beless to discuss how you can lead your family in memorizing scripture and why it's important.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does sharing your faith with your kids look like in your home right now?What started your passion for teaching kids to memorize scripture?You’ve got a great kids book called “Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It.” Will you walk us through how that framework helps kids to memorize scripture?Have you seen adults set expectations for kids to memorize scripture without modeling this spiritual discipline themself?What scriptures do you think are particularly great for families to memorize?What encouragement would you have to offer to a family that is really struggling to get their kids to care about the things of God?What do you hope the Lord does through your Journeywomen ministry?Guest Bio:Hunter is the founder of Journeywomen Ministries, the author of "Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It!" and "Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray," and she loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have four amazing kiddos who memorize Scripture way faster than their mama! When they’re not reading, seeing, saying, or singing the Bible, you can find the Beless family camping, riding bikes, or snuggling up with a good book. You can find her at www.hunterbeless.com and on the Journeywomen Podcast.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Matthew 4:4, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 119, Psalm 1, 2 Corinthians 10:9, Romans 8:11, John 11:35, Psalm 56, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 121, Joshua 1:9"Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It!" by Hunter BelessTopical Memory System Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

11-18
50:21

Inside the Greear Home with JD Greear

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by JD Greear to have a conversation about what Family Discipleship looks like for the Greears!Questions Covered in This Episode:If I asked your children to describe you, what kind of things do you think they would say, and, if it’s any different, what kind of things would you hope they would say one day? As you were raising your kids, what did following Christ as a family look like for y’all? What were the rhythms of discipleship for you as a dad?What are some of your favorite memories of spiritual conversations in your own home?How has your church been a blessing to your kids and your family?Would you be willing to share about any times that were particularly difficult for you as you led your home toward Christ?How do you answer the question, “I believe in God… why do I still struggle with anxiety?”What does it look like in your home to have conversations about salvation, politics, sex, sin, etc.?Do you have any encouragement for the pastors and the parents who are feeling insufficient to address all the questions of their churches and families?Share with us how Christians might build a better vision for spiritual leadership at home and why that is important?Guest Bio:J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Pastor J.D. Greear has authored several books, including but not limited to 12 Truths & a Lie, Essential Christianity, and What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?Pastor J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Chick-fil-A, serves as a Council member for The Gospel Coalition, and recently served as the 63rd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor J.D. and his wife Veronica are raising four awesome kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Psalm 127, Psalm 136, Matthew 6, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 127:4“Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart” by J.D. Greear“Feeding the Mouth That Bites You” by Kenneth Wilgus“The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan HaidtThe Hang 10 Movement“12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions” by J.D. GreearAsk the Pastor“The Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd-Jones Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

11-11
47:23

Gospel Mom with Risen Motherhood

Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood to about their new book “Gospel Mom.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about your ministry changing and what that feels like right now?What inspired the new book, “Gospel Mom”?Why do you think it’s hard for parents to live like we believe we are free from guilt and fear and ready to battle with sin, instead of other parents?What are the spiritual disciplines that God has used to bless you as a mom?Can you explain how friendship can be a spiritual blessing and help us understand why so many moms feel so alone?Can you share about how Christian parents can “troubleshoot their conscience” as they’re trying to make wise decisions for their families?How did you learn to not drive yourself crazy considering your own limits while making the most of your time?Guest Bio:Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry and co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast. They are also in the trenches of motherhood, right alongside their readers. With a combination of accessibility, relatability, and solid biblical knowledge, Emily and Laura have a knack for simplifying complex scriptural truths, helping you relate and apply them to everyday life. God has consistently and powerfully used the voices of these two moms to captivate women around the world with the gospel. As sisters-in-law, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Gospel Mom” by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler“Risen Motherhood” by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

11-04
55:40

A Home with God with Kyle Worley

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Kyle Worley to discuss union with Christ.Questions Covered in This Episode:What books do you have coming out and how do people make sure they don’t miss them when they get released?Is it okay to say that being a Christian is someone who “Jesus has come to live in their heart?” Does Jesus live in them or do they live in Jesus or is it both?What part of your teaching on Union with Christ do you find that people are always responding to or find that it seems new?Why is understanding union with Christ important for parents who want to share their faith with their kids?How does Home with God relate to our trinitarian theology and can it help us make that clear for our families?What’s the benefit right now of union with God?What is “not yet” true about us in our union with Christ that we are still looking toward or waiting for?Has putting all of this thought and writing into this theological concept affected how you think about your own home – your family?Helpful Definitions:Union with Christ: The believer's unbreakable, unshakeable, unchangeable, union with Christ Jesus. It means that we are now in Christ Jesus and nothing can change that. What can be said of Christ, can be said of us. Communion with Christ: Fellowship with God. The enjoyment of God’s saving benefits, it is shakeable and breakable and you can also deepen it.Guest Bio:Kyle Worley is a pastor at Mosaic Church in Texas. He is the host of Knowing Faith Podcast, alongside Jen Wilkin and JT English. He is a teaching fellow and partner for Training the Church. He holds degrees in theology and philosophy from Dallas Baptist University, Redeemer Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ephesians 1, Romans 8, Hebrews 12:14-16, Hebrews 10:14“Home with God” by Kyle Worley“Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley“The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross” by Carl Laferton Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

10-28
45:40

Our Best Family Discipleship Lessons - Episode 100

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant celebrate the 100th episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is an unexpected lesson you have earned while hosting this podcast?What are the episodes you think you will go back to to hear again?Have you had any listener interactions that have had a lasting impression on you?If you could go back to the first episode, is there anything you wish you knew?Are there any dream guests or topics that you have in mind for future episodes?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship PodcastIn the Eswine Home with Zack EswineTalking to Kids About Heaven with Joni Eareckson TadaIntentional Fatherhood with Jon TysonIn the Crouch Home with Andy Crouch Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

10-21
42:15

Parenting without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World with Rachel Gilson

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Rachel Gilson to discuss how we can parent without panic in an LGBT-affirming world.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? What inspired you to write, Born Again This Way?Why do think living in an LGBT-Affirming World causes so much fear for parents?Why do think starting with what sex is, is a good place to start this conversation?Why do you think so much of our culture, including Christian culture, talks and acts like romantic relationships are critical for our identity?What does it look like for parents to have healthy age-appropriate conversations about sex with their kids?Why is it important to have a safe relationship with our kids so important when it comes to this conversation when they hear conflicting messages?At the end of each chapter, you have practices and principles, how are you hoping that helps parents?How do we keep our kids from seeing people as good and bad based on what they believe and live in regards to this topic?Can you explain the “yes, no, yes” framework and how it helps parents navigate this conversation?What wisdom do you have to offer a family whose child is saying they are LBGT?Guest Bio:Rachel Gilson (M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru, and is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith and What Comes Next as well as Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World: Discipling our Kids with Jesus’ Truth and Love. She is pursuing a PhD in public theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Born Again This Way” by Rachel Gilson“Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World”  by Rachel Gilson“Love Thy Body” by Nancy R. Pearcey Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

10-14
49:09

The Greatest Kids Book Ever! with Carl Laferton

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Carl Laferton to discuss his children's books; The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross, and God’s Big Promises Bible Story Prayers: 101 Prayers for Children.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? Where’d the inspiration for The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross book come from? What’s the story of writing it?  Any advice on writing a good Christian kid’s book?You’ve got a new book coming out, Bible Story Prayers: 101 Prayers for Children. Can you tell us about the process of taking this idea and putting this together for a resource? Each of the prayers in the book has some element of “Praise (or wow!), Thank you, Sorry, and Please.” Can you tell us a little about how you see that helping families shape their prayers? What’s your process in deciding what stories to tell? What stories from the Bible do you wish we were telling more in books for kids?How do you try to teach age-appropriate versions of such deep theology?A lot of people might skip the story about Jesus being angry in the temple. Why was it important for you to keep that story in there for kids? Are these prayers glimpses into what it was like when you were putting your kids to bed? What did bedtime prayers look like in the Laferton house? How do you share your faith as a father?What are some of your favorite resources that are out there for kids from The Good Book Company or elsewhere?Is there anything that you would love to see more of in church kids ministries either in the way they lead kids or in how they equip families?Guest Bio:Carl Laferton is executive vice president of publishing at The Good Book Company and best-selling author of The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross. He lives in London with his wife and two children and serves as an elder at Grace Church, Worcester Park.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross” by Carl Laferton“Bible Story Prayers: 101 Prayers for Children” by Carl Laferton“Why Do We Say Good Night?” by Champ Thornton“Best News Ever” by Chris Morphew“Big Truths for Young Hearts” by Bruce A. Ware“Women of the Word” by Jen Wilkin“The Radical Book for Kids” by Champ Thornton Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

10-07
47:03

Discipling Your Teens (15-18)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how important it is for parents to disciple their teenagers.Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for 15-18 year olds?What are your hopes and fears for the teen years?What is the reputation of a teenager?What are the kinds of things that teenagers love to experiment with and take risks with?How do we have great conversations with kids in this stage and maintain a healthy parent/child relationship?What’s important about discipleship in regards to getting “ready to launch” at this stage? What do we want to make sure our kids are prepared for and with?Any cautions for discipling teenagers?What resources do you like for this age group?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt“Family: How to Love Yours” by Jessie MinassianFamily Discipleship Episodes:Discipling “Rebellious” Teenagers with Chap ClarkParenting with Hope with Melissa KrugerWhat about Dating? With Jonathan Pokluda“10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

09-30
38:35

Discipling Your Young Teenagers (12-14)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how to disciple young teenagers in your home.Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for 12-14-year-olds?What are the spiritual opportunities with this age group?What does discipling this age look like for us?What are the new and growing temptations that this stage will face in this generation?How do we have great conversations with kids in this stage and maintain a healthy parent/child relationship?What should churches be focusing on at this stage?Is there anything that would be “too early” for this age group to participate in?What are family discipleship milestones for this stage?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship PodcastDiscipling “Rebellious” Teenagers with Chap ClarkIntentional Fatherhood with Jon Tyson“10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

09-23
52:07

Discipling Your Elementary Age Kids (7-11)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant continue their discussion on how to disciple children at various stages by focusing on the elementary age group!Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for seven to eleven year olds?What are the spiritual opportunities with this age group?What did this look like for us?Why does Family Discipleship start to drop off for families at this stage?How do you help grow kids in responsibility and the ability to solve their own problems at this age?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship PodcastIntentional Fatherhood with Jon TysonIn the Eswine Home with Zack Eswine“The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

09-16
48:28

Discipling Your Preschooler (4-6)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how we can disciple our preschoolers!Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for four to six-year-olds?What are the spiritual opportunities with this age group?What did this look like for our family?What about a kid who won’t obey or listen at this age?What resources do you like for this age group?If kids this age can just repeat what I say like a parrot, why should we disciple them?What kind of expectations should parents have for family discipleship time?What are age-appropriate faith conversations for preschoolers?Any family discipleship milestones for this stage?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd-Jones“The Gospel Story Bible” by Marty Machowski “Old Story New” by Marty Machowski “Long Story Short” by Marty Machowski“Little Prayers for Ordinary Days” by Tish Harrison Warren Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

09-09
43:24

Discipling Your Toddler (1-3)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about discipling your toddlers.Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for one to three-year-olds?What are kids this age doing independently for faith formation and what are the parents carrying for them?What did this look like for us?What about a kid that won’t sit still?Can you bring a kid this age to church?What resources do you like for this age group?What kind of expectations should parents have at this age?What do you think toddler-level faith conversation can entail?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross” by Carl LafertonAbbey Wedgeworth Books“What Will You Teach Me?” by Adam GriffinSlugs and BugsJesus Kids by Shai LinneWorship in the Word by Shane & ShaneVolume 1Volume 2Volume 3 Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

09-02
40:48

Discipling Your Baby

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about how you can practice discipleship with a new baby in your family.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is your earliest memory?Why does this feel weird to so many families?Can you disciple a baby?Can you love your baby before they know what love is?What age can you start discipling your child?Do we have any examples of this in the Bible?What did this look like for us?What role do you think habits play into discipling a baby?When is too early to bring a baby to church?If a mom asked you, “what should I be praying for my baby”, what would you say?How does the way you love and care for your baby build a religious perspective for them?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Luke 1:41-44Northway New Moms ClassEastside New Moms Gathering Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

08-26
45:00

Season 7 Trailer

Season 7 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 26! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 7.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to talk about this season?Who are we excited about talking to this season?Resources Mentioned:“The Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew Peterson Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew Peterson“The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross” by Carl LafertonRisen Motherhood Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

08-19
02:32

If A Good Man is Hard to Find…

Adam Griffin has another solo episode to talk about fatherhood and manhood from a biblical perspective.Questions Covered in This Episode:If you woke up tomorrow and you were the opposite gender of what you are now, what are three things that would be different about your life?What is the most manly position?As Christians, how do we define manhood?Where do we see a lack of manhood in society?What are we going to do about it?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Proverbs 20:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Psalm 55Forerunner MentoringROD MinistriesSponsors:Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study here. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

06-10
37:45

Mom's Panel Mother's Day Episode with Bethany Barnard and Kelly Needham

Chelsea Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Kelly Needham and Beth Barnard to discuss motherhood.Questions Covered in This Episode:What emotions surface on Mother's Day for you ladies? Any Mother's Day traditions you have that you want to share?Let’s talk about “Mom Fails;” do you have a moment where you felt like a total failure and how did God’s grace meet you in that moment?Beth, can you share with us how a season of grief shaped you as a mom?Kelly, what wisdom can you offer moms who are struggling to connect with other moms who want to build friendships?What encouragement can you offer to the mom who is unsatisfied with her purpose in the home?What does discipleship look like in your home?What is the best piece of advice you’ve received as a mom?Guest Bio:Kelly Needham is a servant of Jesus Christ, a student of the Bible, and COO of her home, where she lives with her husband, Jimmy and their five children. She is the author of Friendish and Purposefooled and has been a contributing author to many other books including Faithful and Beautifully Distinct. She has served on staff at two different churches, serving in youth, college, and women's ministry and currently co-leads a women’s teaching program at her church, training women to accurately handle the word of truth, and co-hosts the Clearly podcast with her husband, Jimmy. You can find more of her writing and speaking at kellyneedham.com.Bethany Barnard is a Christian singer-songwriter who began her CCM career in 2004, at age 15, with her debut album Bethany Dillon. After marrying Shane Barnard (Shane & Shane), she released her first independent album, A Better Word, as Bethany Barnard in 2017. As a stay-at-home mom of four daughters, Bethany began writing again in 2020 when her father died after a long battle with cancer, and she was subsequently diagnosed with OCD and depression. Her new album, All My Questions, is the result.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“All My Questions” by Bethany Bernard“Friendish” by Kelly Needham“Purposefooled” by Kelly Needham Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

05-06
47:26

What's the Matter with the Kids Ministry?

Adam Griffin has a ministry monologue about what makes a kids ministry great.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are things that need to be considered when evaluating a kids ministry?Adam’s list of 7 things:SafetyScripturalSupplementaryShepherdingSupportiveSensitiveFunResources Mentioned in this Episode:familydischipleship.comConcrete Conversions Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

04-29
31:02

New Morning Mercies for Teenagers with Paul David Tripp

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Paul David Tripp to discuss his new devotional for teenagers.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you tell us a little bit about what led you to want to publish a devotional for teenagers?What are things you’re seeing that are capturing the attention of teenagers instead of the gospel?How do you see a strong devotional life as an important part of a family’s discipleship to help their kids follow Jesus?Why do you think depression is so rampant in this generation and how are you addressing that in this resource?Do you have any wisdom for the parent who is trying to understand how God would have them lead their family well around social media?What would you say to parents about why having an open dialogue about pornography is important?What role do you think the church can and should be playing in the lives of teenagers and is there anywhere that you think we are particularly falling short?How do you see New Morning Mercies fitting into how God works through families?What are teenagers going to learn about God as they work their way through this resource?What are the roles of law and grace?What can you say to embolden those parents who feel like they can’t measure up?Why did you write Age of Opportunity and what will parents find there?Guest Bio:Dr. Paul David Tripp is a pastor, international event speaker, and a best-selling and award-winning author. With more than 30 books and video series on Christian living, Paul’s driving passion is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Paul attended Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University) and majored in Bible and Christian Education. He went on to receive his M.Div from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and his D.Min in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.Paul launched his own ministry in 2006. He lives in Philadelphia and is hopelessly in love with his wife of more than 50 years, Luella. They have four grown children and six grandchildren.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“New Morning Mercies” by Paul David Tripp“New Morning Mercies for Teens” by Paul David Tripp“Parenting” by Paul David Tripp“Age of Opportunity” by Paul David Tripp Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

04-22
42:32

Concrete Conversations: The Best (and Most Beautiful) New Resource for Family Discipleship

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by their kids to have a conversation using their new resource with Concrete Conversations designed to help families have intentional talks about life and faith.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is Concrete Conversations?What family story makes you laugh the hardest?What is your favorite place to go to as a family?Who is the most faithful person you know? What do you admire about them?What does Proverbs 3:5-6 have to do with faith?If you could tame one wild animal and have it as a pet, what would you have?Say something encouraging to the person on your left.How can we improve the way we serve one another?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 5:13familydischipleship.comConcrete Conversions Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

04-15
27:03

How to Tell the Truth with Preston Perry

Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Preston Perry to discuss his new book, “How to Tell the Truth.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us the story of how God led you to write this book?What’s the story behind the art on the cover?Why do you think so many Christians are so hesitant and afraid to share their faith when for you it’s such a genuine joy?Can you share with us how this legacy of family faith looks in your household now? How do y’all pray for and disciple your family?What was Gary doing for you that could be a great lesson for Church leaders, parents, and anybody?Why is knowing about other worldviews and religions such an important part of evangelism?How has sharing your faith with people with other worldviews shaped the way you share your faith with your kids?Has listening to understand been a skill that’s helped you as a husband and a father as well?Can you spend a few minutes encouraging and emboldening our listeners who have friends and family who are close to them but far from God?Guest Bio:Preston Perry is husband to Jackie and Father to Eden, Autumn, Sage, and August. He is also a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Corinthians 3:15“How to Tell the Truth” by Preston PerryWith the Perrys PodcastApologetics with Preston Perry Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

04-08
42:44

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