

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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Aug 6, 2025 • 5min
Feeling Distant From God
Are you feeling distant from God? Learn how to draw near again. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/feeling-distant-from-god/

Aug 4, 2025 • 7min
A Short Answer to Suffering
Young people can believe that suffering disproves the existence of God. This podcast gives a brief answer to that objection.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/a-short-answer-to-the-objection-of-suffering-in-the-world/

Aug 1, 2025 • 6min
Vacations, Trips, and Family Discipleship
Do you know the difference between vacation and a family trip? The distinction is crucial to having a good time, glorifying God, and discipling your children.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/vacations-family-trips-and-family-discipleship/

Jul 30, 2025 • 10min
Emotional Blackmail and Self-Absorption, pt. 2
In this two part series, we explore the subject of emotional blackmail. If you are the parent of a prodigal or involved in some other difficult relationship, this will be of interest.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/emotional-blackmail-and-self-absorption/

Jul 28, 2025 • 6min
Emotional Blackmail and Self-Absorption, pt.1
In this two part series, we explore the subject of emotional blackmail. If you are the parent of a prodigal or involved in some other difficult relationship, this will be of interest.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/emotional-blackmail-and-self-absorption/

Jul 23, 2025 • 11min
How Did Jesus View Scripture?
As followers of Jesus, we want to think like him and feel like him. How did he view the Scriptures? That's how we want to view them also.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/how-did-jesus-view-scripture/

Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
A Second Look at 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Join me at we take a look at this important verse. With a clearer translation of one word, I think you will find this verse of even more importance.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/a-second-look-at-2-timothy-316-17/

Jul 18, 2025 • 11min
An Apologetic for the Christian Mess
Those who call themselves Christians often don't act like it. This can be confusing to our teens. But rather than negating Jesus' teaching, it actually confirms it.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/an-apologetic-for-the-christian-mess-12-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-a-teen/

Jul 16, 2025 • 5min
Loving & Leading Teaches Patience & Persistence
In this episode, I discuss how our intentional parenting can help us grow in these two areas.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/loving-and-leading-your-children-can-teach-you-patience-and-persistence/

Jul 14, 2025 • 9min
Who Should Discipline? Mom or Dad?
Sometimes there can be some confusion on the interplay with mom or dad correcting the children. This is a quick take to help resolve what can be a thorny issue.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/who-should-discipline-mom-or-dad/


