

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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Sep 19, 2025 • 8min
10 Suggestions for Family Devotions
There are many ways to engage our family in the Word together. Here are ten ideas that our family has used.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/10-suggestions-on-what-to-do-for-family-devotions/

Sep 17, 2025 • 8min
7 Principles to Guide Family Devotions
Listen in as I discuss seven principles that guided our family in our devotions together.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-to-guide-family-devotions/

Sep 15, 2025 • 5min
Introduction to Family Devotions
Join me for a brief overview of the importance of the oft-neglected practice of family devotions.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/introduction-to-family-devotions/

Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
Thoughts on Choosing a College
Listen in for some principles to help guide Christians in considering college options.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/thoughts-on-choosing-a-college/

Sep 8, 2025 • 7min
Handling Temptation Like Joseph
The example of Joseph in the Old Testament can teach us how to view temptation, and how to fight it. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/handling-temptation-like-joseph/

Sep 5, 2025 • 4min
Forced to Be Kind?
I asked our adult daughter about the ways our family strove for unity. Her answer? “You forced us to be kind to one another.” Listen in as I unpack this.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/forced-to-be-kind/

Sep 3, 2025 • 9min
Made to Rule and Reign
Did you know that you were made to rule and to reign? Some insights on our biblical authority.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/made-to-rule-and-reign/

Sep 1, 2025 • 6min
Kids Need Both Affection and Authority
At the heart of good parenting is a balance between authority and affection. In this we imitate our heavenly Father's relationship with us. Is your parenting reflecting these two aspects?To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/children-need-affection-authority/

Aug 29, 2025 • 7min
Pulling the Fire Alarm
How do we know when to "pull the fire alarm" and enlist help for a conflict in our marriage? Listen to find out.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/pulling-the-fire-alarm/

Aug 27, 2025 • 9min
By Wisdom a House is Built
Wisdom from Proverbs on establishing our households.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/by-wisdom-a-house-is-built/


