The Family Discipleship Podcast

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. 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, 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. 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, 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. 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, 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. 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, 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.

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. 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, 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. 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.

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. 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, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired to talk about Fatherhood.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?How does your book and podcast help dad?In all the work you’ve done writing and producing the podcast, what are some of your favorite lessons you’ve learned about fatherhood from all your guests and all your research?What do new dads need to hear right now? How do they need to be encouraged and admonished?As a Christian, how are you thinking about fatherhood differently from someone who doesn’t follow Christ?How does a father raise kids who have their identity in Jesus?What does spiritual leadership look like for you in your house and how has it changed as your kids have grown up?What are some of the struggles you have when it comes to leading your kids? What are you hoping your kids aren’t going to learn from you?If a mom or wife is listening and their husband is not spiritually engaged in their family, how would you advise her, what wisdom do you have for her?If a dad listening is having a real battle with his own guilt, about his own struggles around leadership, how would you encourage him?Why do you think it’s so easy for men to choose other things over their families?If you think about our generation of fathers how would you commend them? What would you say needs to be changed?What are some ways that we can be praying for you?Guest Bio:Jerrad Lopes is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife Leila live in South Carolina with their four children. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Dad Tired and Loving It” by Jerrad LopesDad Tired PodcastYou Can’t Change Your Child’s Heart“The Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Llyod JonesAmazon 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 Christianity | Starting PlaceThe 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, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff to have a conversation about how we can disciple our kids when they face worry or anxiety.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Is there a reason that this generation of kids and adults is dealing with so much pervasive anxiety?Could you give us a basic definition of worry or anxiety?What kinds of things are kids afraid of that are making them anxious?How do we help a kid to develop a sense of perspective that is more accurate and how is that going to help?How does what we as Christians believe about worry and anxiety play into how we parent an anxious child?Why do you think that is so hard for people to be free enough to laugh at their own mistakes?How are kids coping with stress and are there healthy ways to help them cope?What is the balance between letting my kid face some failures and providing a hurt-free environment when possible?How do we, as parents, navigate that the bottom line of worry is that our anxious kids care so much?How does a parent identify profound anxiety in a child or in themselves? Like, when would we know if it’s the right time to go seek help for our child?For the parent who right now is overwhelmed, maybe they are anxious about their kids own anxiety, what encouragement or compassion do you have to offer them today?Are there any scriptures that have been especially precious to you as you’ve counseled people through anxiety?What are some ways that we can be praying for you?Guest Bio:Sissy Goff is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of twelve books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls) and her new release for teenage girls, Brave. Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications as well as her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 16:33, 1 John 3:18-20“Raising Worry-Free Girls” by Sissy Goff“The Worry Free Parent” by Sissy GoffAmazon 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 Christianity | Starting PlaceThe 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.