The Family Discipleship Podcast

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Kyle Worley to discuss union with Christ.Questions Covered in This Episode:What books do you have coming out and how do people make sure they don’t miss them when they get released?Is it okay to say that being a Christian is someone who “Jesus has come to live in their heart?” Does Jesus live in them or do they live in Jesus or is it both?What part of your teaching on Union with Christ do you find that people are always responding to or find that it seems new?Why is understanding union with Christ important for parents who want to share their faith with their kids?How does Home with God relate to our trinitarian theology and can it help us make that clear for our families?What’s the benefit right now of union with God?What is “not yet” true about us in our union with Christ that we are still looking toward or waiting for?Has putting all of this thought and writing into this theological concept affected how you think about your own home – your family?Helpful Definitions:Union with Christ: The believer's unbreakable, unshakeable, unchangeable, union with Christ Jesus. It means that we are now in Christ Jesus and nothing can change that. What can be said of Christ, can be said of us. Communion with Christ: Fellowship with God. The enjoyment of God’s saving benefits, it is shakeable and breakable and you can also deepen it.Guest Bio:Kyle Worley is a pastor at Mosaic Church in Texas. He is the host of Knowing Faith Podcast, alongside Jen Wilkin and JT English. He is a teaching fellow and partner for Training the Church. He holds degrees in theology and philosophy from Dallas Baptist University, Redeemer Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ephesians 1, Romans 8, Hebrews 12:14-16, Hebrews 10:14“Home with God” by Kyle Worley“Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley“The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross” by Carl Laferton 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 celebrate the 100th episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is an unexpected lesson you have earned while hosting this podcast?What are the episodes you think you will go back to to hear again?Have you had any listener interactions that have had a lasting impression on you?If you could go back to the first episode, is there anything you wish you knew?Are there any dream guests or topics that you have in mind for future episodes?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship PodcastIn the Eswine Home with Zack EswineTalking to Kids About Heaven with Joni Eareckson TadaIntentional Fatherhood with Jon TysonIn the Crouch Home with Andy Crouch 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 and Cassie Bryant are joined by Rachel Gilson to discuss how we can parent without panic in an LGBT-affirming world.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? What inspired you to write, Born Again This Way?Why do think living in an LGBT-Affirming World causes so much fear for parents?Why do think starting with what sex is, is a good place to start this conversation?Why do you think so much of our culture, including Christian culture, talks and acts like romantic relationships are critical for our identity?What does it look like for parents to have healthy age-appropriate conversations about sex with their kids?Why is it important to have a safe relationship with our kids so important when it comes to this conversation when they hear conflicting messages?At the end of each chapter, you have practices and principles, how are you hoping that helps parents?How do we keep our kids from seeing people as good and bad based on what they believe and live in regards to this topic?Can you explain the “yes, no, yes” framework and how it helps parents navigate this conversation?What wisdom do you have to offer a family whose child is saying they are LBGT?Guest Bio:Rachel Gilson (M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru, and is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith and What Comes Next as well as Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World: Discipling our Kids with Jesus’ Truth and Love. She is pursuing a PhD in public theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Born Again This Way” by Rachel Gilson“Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World”  by Rachel Gilson“Love Thy Body” by Nancy R. Pearcey 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 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.