

The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
Chap Bettis
In these short episodes of 5 to 10 minutes, Chap Bettis reads some of his most popular blog posts for your convenience. You will be equipped for family discipleship!
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Jun 18, 2025 • 9min
Help! I'm an Angry Parent
This episode will give you an overview of how to handle anger with your children. It is a quick summary of the Parenting with Patience material.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/help-angry-parent/

Jun 16, 2025 • 8min
How Children's Ministry Staff Can Help Parents
Children's directors and children's Sunday School teachers often have heart for helping parents but don't know how. In this episode, I make a number of suggestions.To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-childrens-directors-and-teachers-can-help-parents/

Jun 13, 2025 • 6min
Seven Things Good Dads Say
As dads, our words are powerful. Listen for how we can use them to minister well to our children.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/seven-things-good-dads-say/

Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
Aiming for Family Unity
Unity in a family shows off the glory of God to the world. And it is incredible difficult to obtain. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't aim for it.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/aiming-for-family-unity/

Jun 9, 2025 • 5min
Standing Stones to Increase Faith
Standing stones were meant to build faith in Israel. They recount God's actions when things are more quiet. They can help build faith is us as well. Learn how.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/where-are-your-standing-stones/

Jun 6, 2025 • 7min
Proactive & Reactive Bible Intake
The Bible is powerful. We can read it proactively, like with a reading plan. But is especially powerful when we read it in reaction to a circumstance that God puts in our lives. Learn more.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/proactive-and-reactive-bible-intake/

Jun 4, 2025 • 5min
Two Uncommon Ways to Pray
Are you praying for your children? I hope you are. This episode gives you two other ways you may not have thought about.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/two-uncommon-ways-a-parent-can-pray/

Jun 2, 2025 • 7min
Dad Secret- What If I Enjoy Work More Than Family?
A young father confessed he was loving his work but not his young children. This was my response to an honest, heartfelt admission.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dad-secret-love-work-family/

May 31, 2025 • 8min
Having an Effective Donut Date
Do you want to connect to the heart of your children? A donut date is one way to do that. Learn how in this episode.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/nine-elements-of-an-effective-donut-date/

May 30, 2025 • 7min
Are We Dishonest In Our Praise?
Can we overpraise our children? One grandmother and school teacher asked me this question. I agreed. Listen to my whole reasoning.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/are-we-dishonest-in-our-praise/


