The Family Discipleship Podcast

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Chris Pappalardo and Clayton Greene to talk about an advent resource for your family, Advent Blocks.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?What is an Advent Block and where did the idea come from?Can you describe the blocks? Is Advent four weeks or 25 days?Can you tell us about the other resources you have besides the blocks?What’s unique about Advent that creates resources like this around it?You also have a similar resource for Easter?Do you follow the church calendar?There’s also a thing on your website called the “Graticube” can you tell us about that?What are some ways our listeners can be praying for you?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Advent BlocksThe GoodKind PodcastSabbath BoxEaster Blocks“When” by Daniel H. PinkGraticubeAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin talk about what culture is teaching kids about LGBTQ+ and what we as Christian parents should teach our kids.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why do you think so many people asked us to talk about this and why is this such an important topic for us?Do you think there is room in this culture for a dissenting view on sexuality?How do you advise families to have this conversation?What resources do you recommend?How do you think families can faithfully talk about transgenderism with their kids?What scriptures come to mind for you when it comes to talking about transgenderism?How do we keep from vilifying people who believe differently or practice differently than us?How do we teach our kids in a way that celebrates the beautiful and godly versions of God’s design for sexuality?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1-2, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Philippians 2:8Jackie Hill Perry]“Gay Girl Good God” by Jackie Hill PerryRachel GilsonRebecca McLaughlin“The Secular Creed” by Rebecca McLaughlin“10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask” by Rebecca McLaughlinTrevin WaxSam Allberry Preston SprinkleAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are answering listeners' questions!Questions Covered in This Episode:What does your family do for Halloween? How would you advise other believers around Halloween?How do you balance working & motherhood?I’d love to hear the team suss out how we can help our children discover the joy of serving others.Biblical wisdom on how to move on from a “hard” discipline moment when you may have done it “wrong”?Helping kids navigate big emotions and a tendency toward negativity.What advice you would give to parents when they are not thinking about discipline or spiritual discipleship in the same way? What if your husband is not leading spiritually in the home?How to build up a daughter’s self-esteem and confidence in a Godly way and prepare her to be strong in the Lord in the age of Instagram, influencers, models, etc.?What advice do you have for a 14-year-old asking for Snapchat?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Proverbs 26:11, Jonah 4The Northwest Community CenterFamily Discipleship Podcast: Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel Early“Habits of the Household” by Justin Early“Raising Emotionally Strong Boys” by David Thomas“Family Discipleship” by Matt Chandler & Adam GriffinAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss the topics of sexuality, science, and suffering.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?You’ve written a lot lately. What’s inspiring all this writing?Where did your drive to address tough questions with and for people come from?How can parents and churches have conversations about some of these difficult stories? (Racism or sexism justified by the bible throughout history or a church leader whose sin is exposed.)Can you talk to us about some of how science and Christianity are compatible or not?Why don’t churches do more to talk about science?What are your family's dinner conversations like?How did you introduce the topic of same-sex attraction with your kids? How did you disciple them into a Christian worldview?What hope would you offer to a parent whose teenager is struggling with same-sex attraction or their sexual identity?What do we learn from the story of Mary and Martha when Lazarus died in John 11? Can you share that with us, what do we learn from that story? How do you disciple your kids through suffering in a way that lines up with scripture?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill seminary in London. She is a regular writer for The Gospel Coalition and author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram, or her own website.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 11Confronting Christianity Podcast“Confronting Christianity”“Confronting Jesus”“The Secular Creed”“10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask about Christianity”“Jesus Through the Eyes of Women”Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Dr. Sean McDowell to have a conversation about what the current generation is facing.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?What is different about what this generation is facing?What kind of reasons are you seeing in this generation as to why they don’t want to be part of the Christian church?What does it look like to “start early” as a parent addressing some of the tougher questions our kids are struggling with?How do you encourage parents to equip themselves to address some of these “tough issues” that this generation is facing?Is there a way for families to do skilled research together? Or is that something we need to provide space for kids to do on their own?What is the Christian family’s answer to all of this stress and anxiety?What encouragement can you offer to parents in order to stay positive in this work?Where do you see the “biblical worldview” facing the greatest cultural opposition in this generation and how can we address that?What do you see or think God is doing with this generation?Why is love the backbone to what you’re advocating for in how we interact with these young people?What do you see in God’s word that you think really resonates with this generation?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:Dr. Sean McDowell is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is a teacher with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. Sean is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast, has a YouTube channel, and has an apologetics blog. He is the author, co-author, or editor of many books including but not limited to; Chasing Love, The Fate of the Apostles, So The Next Generation Will Know, A New Kind of Apologist, Apologetics for a New Generation, and The Apologetics Study Bible for Students.He graduated from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double master’s degree in Theology and Philosophy. He earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014. Sean married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie and they have three children.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 17:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 12:2, “So the Next Generation Will Know” by Sean McDowellThe State of Theology by LigonierStand to Reason PodcastReasonable Faith PodcastThink Biblically PodcastMike Winger Youtube ChannelTHE BEAT by Allen Parr Youtube ChannelDr. Sean McDowell Youtube ChannelState of the Bible 2022 Research from American Bible SocietyAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by JP Pokluda to talk about how we can teach our kids to date wisely.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? You’ve spoken and written a lot on dating and relationships. Is that just from working with younger people or was that already a passion of yours?Is thinking about dating from a father’s perspective different for you?What do you think about dating in high school?How has dating changed?Do you think there is anything concerning about celebrating the idea of dating with younger kids?How do you help parents think about at what age one of their kids is ready to date?How does a family prepare a kid to resist that pressure to conform to culture when it comes to dating?What lies about dating do parents have an opportunity to address?How much of your personal dating history do you share with your kids?If a parent feels a lot of shame around their own dating story, how would you pastor them into freedom and confidence to still lead their family well in this?If my kids trust me enough to ask “how far is too far physically,” how would you help parents answer that for their kids?What is a wise and Godly way to “break up”?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX. He is the author of several books; Welcome to Adulting, Welcoming the Future Church, and Outdated. JP is married to Monica and they have 3 kids Presley, Finley, and Weston. Follow his live Q&A on Friday on Instagram. Helpful Definitions:Dating: A pathway to a promise.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Matthew 19:12, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Genesis 1:28, John 21:15-19, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Sarah Cowan Johnson to talk about her new book “Teach Your Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship,” and how we can live as the creative minority in today’s culture.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? Your new book is called, “Teach Your Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship.” Tell us the story about writing this book where did the idea come from and why did you want to write it?You kick off the book talking about the research that shows how many kids are walking away from the church after high school. What do we take away from that?Can you describe what you mean by a “high grace and high challenge” and why that is important?Why is it so hard for parents to believe they have this grace and freedom and this weighty calling simultaneously?Why is living in a post-Christian culture changing or clarifying the role of families to disciple their kids in today’s culture?Will you help us understand what the common responses of fight, flight, or camouflage look like for a church or a family?Why do you think that camouflage temptation is so strong for us as parents and how do we get past it? What do you think we should be doing instead?You talk about our churches and families forming a “creative minority” similar to Daniel and his friends in Babylon. What would that actually look like for families?Can you talk about what capturing a God moment is and how you encourage parents to go about doing this?You talk about our temptation for fear, control, and disbelief. How do you want parents to address and face those temptations when they do come?Your book has a lot of questions for readers to answer as well as ideas to try out. Would you share with our listeners some of your favorites that you’ve used at home?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:Sarah Cowan Johnson is a ministry trainer, consultant, and coach based in Providence, RI. With nearly 20 years of ministry experience in the church and parachurch, Sarah is passionate about equipping ministry leaders to flourish in their unique callings and contexts. Before starting her own business, Sarah served as a Campus Staff Member and Area Director with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. After more than a decade on staff with InterVarsity, Sarah was assessed and approved by the Covenant Church as a church planter and served as the Executive Pastor for Sanctuary Church, a family of neighborhood congregations in Providence. Helpful Definitions:Post-Christian: The culture is familiar with Christianity but chooses to reject it.Fight: Our response is a culture war, we want to take back the ground we are losing.Flight: Our response is to disengage from the world into an only Christian community.Camouflage: Our response is to blend in and compromise, adopting some of the values of the post-Christian worldview.Creative Minority: Our response is that this is not our culture, we are not going to be disruptive or give in. We will follow Jesus faithfully in a culture that doesn’t. It is not just about what we believe, it is about how we live.Proactive Discipleship: Planning and thinking about spiritual practices for discipleship.God Moments: Responding to discipleship moments we can’t plan for.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Teach Your Children Well” by Sarah Cowan JohnsonDeuteronomy 6:4-9Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Steve Stigall to talk about what sports have to do with a family’s spiritual life and how to lead your home while your kids participate in sports.Questions Covered in This Episode:Steve, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, your ministry, and a little of your sports resume?What are the benefits of sports for kids? What are some of the great lessons that kids can learn in sports?What are some of the sinful or concerning motivations you see for families engaged in sports?Do you ever see behavior in parents around sports that concerns you?Why is sports an important issue for us in regard to discipleship? What does it have to do with a family's spiritual life?You coached high school sports, did the idol of a scholarship ever concern you?What do you think about the commitment that families make to sports?What are some warning signs of when a good thing like sports becomes an idol that threatens our commitment to God?Do any scriptures come to mind for you that help us navigate this issue?What do you look for in a team and a coach and a sport when you want to evaluate whether it would be a blessing to your family?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:Steve Stigall is on staff at Eastside Community Church as the Men’s Discipleship & Groups Pastor. Before he was in full-time ministry he was on the football coaching staff at SMU for 12 years doing recruiting, player development, and football operations. Prior to being at SMU, he was a college football player at UT. He is married to Kathie and they have four kids.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-7Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Jen Wilkin to discuss the “otherness” we will experience in all seasons of life as we follow Jesus.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you Jen, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?10 years ago you wrote a blog post called “Otherness.” It’s written like a letter to one of your children about feeling different because of some of the choices your family was making. Would you be willing to read it for us?What do those words make you feel today?What kind of “otherness” do you think was hardest for you? Anything specific that comes to mind?Why is conformity so tempting, not just for kids, but for parents?Did you have other families that made your kids feel less of the “otherness” you describe? Anybody that you partnered with in non-conformity?What can you say today that would encourage or embolden the family who is struggling to make decisions that they know are going to potentially make their child’s life harder socially?What is God communicating in Psalm 16:5-6 that you are tapping into?When we see the life of Christ, we see Jesus boldly standing out from the crowd, forsaking conformity, and we see him often rejected for his “otherness.” How should churches be teaching families to “follow Christ” when it comes to those aspects of his life?Jen, when you were growing up, did you ever feel like you experienced “otherness” for following Jesus? How do you remember navigating that?How does your letter apply to the parent?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Otherness” Jen WilkinPsalm 16:5-6Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by David Thomas from Raising boys and Girls to discuss what it looks like to raise emotionally strong children in today’s culture.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, David, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?What’s been your favorite episode of Season 4 of the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast?Can you give us a little bit of the story of where this book came from? Can you tell us about the emotional health we see in Jesus? How can we all model that when our culture is going in the other direction?In the book, you talk about what it might be like if we prioritized emotional health the way we prioritize youth sports or academics. What would it look like in our families if we were doing that? What would have to change?Can you help us understand the three “R’s” that you talk about, “Recognize, Regulate, and Repair”?When it comes to regulating, how do you know when to encourage which strategy? i.e. go work it out physically or go breathe.One of my favorite lines in your book is “In life, we’ve been promised struggle, but we’ve also been guaranteed hope.” Please talk to us about that. What is the hope?You talk about being on a mission to bring back journaling. How do you see that as an important part of dealing with our emotions?If someone doesn’t journal and they want to start, how would you advise them to start?What are the scriptures you lean on the most when you’re helping families think about raising kids that are emotionally strong?At the conclusion of the book, you encourage the readers to stop asking kids “what do you want to do?” and to start asking “who do you want to be?” Can you help us understand what you mean by that?If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?Guest Bio:David Thomas is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author of ten books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys and Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach as well as his two latest titles Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions. He is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, including his own called Raising Boys and Girls, has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today, and speaks across the country. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, twin sons, and a yellow lab named Owen. You can follow him on social media @raisingboysandgirls and find the latest parenting resources at raisingboysandgirls.com.Helpful Definitions:Recognize: Paying attention to the signs and signals my body is going to give me when I am having an emotional response.Regulate: Employing healthy coping skills to help me get from stress to settled.Repair: Taking ownership and doing any needed relational work.Blame: Discharged pain.Shame: Self-contempt.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Raising Emotionally Strong Boys” by David ThomasRaising boys and Girls PodcastHope HealsJohn 11, Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 21:12 Isaiah 53:3, Romans 8:22-23, Romans 5:3-5, Ephesians 4:26, Titus 3:4-5Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Get your Advent Tea Calendar Today by Piper and Leaf (use code FAM10 at checkout)Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.