
The Family Discipleship Podcast
Imperfect parents having conversations about the critically important and mostly ordinary work of leading at home.
Latest episodes

Oct 23, 2023 • 35min
Irritation
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what irritation is and how we can grow in patience. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you say irritation, what comes to mind?Where do you see irritation in your life as a parent?Where are you more patient?What scriptures come to mind about irritation?What advice would you give someone who is struggling with irritation?Irritation:Anger that results from entitlement.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Proverbs 19:11, Psalm 37:7-9, Luke 9:54-55, Philippians 2:5-11“Unoffendable” by Brant HansenFamily Discipleship Podcast LiveSponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Oct 16, 2023 • 43min
Boldness
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about what it looks like to be bold.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does it mean to be bold?Where is boldness a struggle for you and your family?Do you have an example of where being bold is difficult?Where is this going well for your family?Where does the Bible talk about boldness?If a parent is struggling with boldness, how would you encourage them?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Samuel 17:26, Exodus 1:1-21, Ruth 3:6–11, Proverbs 28:1, Colossians 4:2-4, Daniel 3:16-28, Psalm 4“The Boy Who Was Bold” by Adam GriffinFamily Discipleship Podcast LiveSponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Oct 9, 2023 • 46min
Anxiety
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what anxiety is and how we can encourage our families to seek God in all circumstances because He cares for us.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you think of anxiety?Where is anxiety a struggle for you as a parent?Where do you see anxiety mentioned in the word of God?What do you say to a parent who is struggling with anxiety?Helpful Definitions:Anxiety: Overestimating a threat and underestimating our ability to handle it.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 8:23-27, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25-34Family Discipleship Podcast LiveSponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out ourPatreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Oct 2, 2023 • 39min
Compassion
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how we can see, care, and act when others are in need.Questions Covered in This Episode:When I say the word compassion, what comes to mind?Where is it difficult for you to be compassionate?Where do you see compassion in your heart and your families?Where do you see compassion mentioned in the word of God?How does someone grow in compassion?Helpful Definitions:Compassion: Seeing others hurts and caring enough to do something about it even if its not convenient to me.See, care, and act when others are in need.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Colossians 3:12, Psalm 147:3-5, Hosea 6:1, Matthew 15Family Discipleship Podcast LiveSponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Sep 25, 2023 • 42min
Shame
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what shame is, how it can be hurtful in our families, and how to fight against it with the gospel.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a working definition between guilt and shame?Where has shame been something that has been difficult for you?Have you used shame or humiliation against your children?Where are you able to fight back shame?Where does the Bible talk about shame?How does a parent fight they lie that things are hopeless?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Romans 8:1, Romans 8:33-34, Colossians 2:13-15, Romans 5:5, Luke 15:11-32Family Discipleship Podcast Live“Soul of Shame” by Curt Thompson MD“The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri J. M. Nouwen“Winning the War in Your Mind” by Craig Groeschel Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Sep 18, 2023 • 43min
Gratitude
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about how we can practice gratitude as we lead our families. Questions Covered in This Episode:Where is gratitude hard for you as you lead your family and model it for your children?What does entitlement look like in a child?Where have you seen gratitude modeled in your own family?Why is it important to teach our kids to say thank you?What has the Lord said about gratitude?If a parent is struggling with gratitude, how would you encourage them?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship Podcast Live1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 126:3, 1 Samuel 12:24Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Sep 11, 2023 • 38min
Comparison
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss the challenges and negative impact of comparison in various areas of life, including parenting and personal development. They share personal experiences and highlight the importance of self-acceptance and trust in God's plan. The hosts also explore the theme of comparison in relation to family and emphasize the need for contentment and celebrating others' blessings.

Sep 4, 2023 • 40min
Vulnerability
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what vulnerability is and how you can lean into it in your home.Buy a ticket to the live show on Thursday, November 2 in Dallas at 6:30 PM CST.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is something special coming for season 5?What are you looking forward to this season?What comes to mind to you when someone says” vulnerability”?When have you as a parent seen vulnerability been difficult for you?Where has showing your weakness to your kids been beneficial?Where do we see an example of vulnerability in scripture?Why should vulnerability be a part of a families home?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship Podcast LiveJohn 4, John 11:35, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, Philippians 2“Raising Emotionally Strong Boys” By David ThomasSponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Aug 28, 2023 • 36min
You Are A Theologian w/Jen Wilkin and JT English
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jen Wilkin and JT English to discuss their new book, You are a Theologian.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Can you tell us about the process of writing, You Are A Theologian, together?The introduction to your book says that we have historically not done great at transferring our faith from one generation to the next. Why is that happening? What’s the root of the problem from your perspective?Can you help us understand the difference between making disciples and making converts?Can you explain how, “all contact with the bible is good contact” is a flawed premise?One of the things you wrote is that, “we cannot teach what we ourselves have never been taught.” Can you help us apply that to parents who want to disciple their kids, but they’ve never been discipled themselves?If someone wants to make sure they are not a bad theologian, how will they know?How does the realization that the role of teaching the Bible is to “transmit old and time-tested teachings to new ears” help take the pressure off of a mom or dad who is trying to disciple their kids?How do we “do theology” in the way we are raising kids?How would you like to see churches developing theologians in the local church?How do you think that a list of doctrines and this book might be a blessing to moms and dads who want to disciple their kids?Any of those doctrinal chapters really stick out to you as something that would particularly bless the average mom or dad?What are some ways that we can be praying for you?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“You are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and J.T. EnglishSponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Aug 21, 2023 • 3min
Season 5 Trailer
Season 5 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 28! In this episode, Adam Griffin previews what is to come in Season 5.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover in season 5?What is something different that we will be doing this season?Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.