The Family Discipleship Podcast

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 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 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.

Join Adam Griffin, a practical disciple of young children, along with Chelsea Griffin, an expert on preschool spiritual opportunities, and Cassie Bryant, who shares invaluable teaching resources. They delve into the developmental dynamics of preschoolers, exploring their curiosity and independence. Discover age-appropriate faith conversations and the significance of integrating scripture into daily life. The trio highlights the value of engaging storytelling and offers resources to nurture spiritual growth as families navigate this delightful age.

Cassie Bryant, an expert in child development and faith formation, joins the hosts to explore the vibrant world of toddlers aged one to three. They discuss developmental milestones and how toddlers independently engage in faith formation. Cassie shares practical strategies for incorporating biblical teachings into daily life, emphasizing the power of scripture during mundane activities. Personal anecdotes reveal the joys and chaos of parenting at this stage, encouraging parents to nurture their toddlers' spiritual growth and make faith a fundamental part of their exploration.

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 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.

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 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 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. 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.

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 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.