The Family Discipleship Podcast

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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant answer questions submitted by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode:How do you manage ministry and family life?How do you handle boys making pretend weapons out of anything?What sorts of things do you write in the Bibles you are journaling for your boys?How do you handle disrespectful attitudes from elementary kids?How do you manage grandparents that live far away when the others live close?How do you discipline biblically in today’s culture that pushes an attachment parenting style? How do you discipline a one year old that is being defiant but is too young to understand?How do you make sure you cover everything with your kids before they graduate or “launch”?How do we not view parts of our child's personality as a direct result of our parenting choices?How do you get your kids to engage in the main worship gathering?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Hebrews 12:4-13New City CatechismAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why it is important for us to love God above all else, including our kids.Questions Covered in This Episode:Have you ever caught yourself more committed to your family than to God?How does placing your love for your kids above your relationship with God affect your relationship with God?How does having a vibrant relationship and love for God prevent idolatry?How does placing your love for your kids above your love for God affect your relationship with your kids?Can you love God and still have a huge love for your kids?How do we know if our kids have become idols? What would be some warning signs?What role can seeking happiness and success for our kids reveal idolatry in our hearts?How do we love our kids well without making them the center of our lives?What does the story of Isaac and Abraham tell us about God’s heart on this topic?What are some practical ways that parents can ensure they are prioritizing their relationship with God while still fulfilling their parental responsibilities?What would repentance look like for a parent who recognizes an idolatrous love for their family?Helpful Definitions:Idolatry is the worship of anything other than God. It is the placing of something or someone before God in one's life, and it can take many forms, such as material possessions, power, fame, or relationships.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Exodus 20, Genesis 22, Genesis 30“You are What You Love” by Jame K.A. SmithAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Andy Crouch to talk about what family discipleship looked like in the Crouch household and how commitments around technology played a part in that.Questions Covered in This Episode:If I asked one of your family members to describe you, what kind of things do you think they would say, and, if it’s different, what kind of things would you hope they would say?What did following Christ as a family look like for y’all? What were the rhythms of discipleship for you as a dad?How did being a dad impact the way you view God as our Heavenly Father? What scriptures did y’all lean into as you thought about what your hopes were for your family?Would you be willing to share about any times that were particularly difficult for you as you led your home toward Christ?Why is it so important for families to be conscientious about technology?Can you talk about how waking up before devices and going to bed before devices worked and why you recommend that?Were any of these commitments around technology ever points of contention for your kids or did they accept them easily?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Andy Crouch is partner for theology and culture at Praxis, an organization that works as a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership, and the arts. He is the author of five books: The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World, The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place, Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing, Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power, and Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. Andy serves on the governing board of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He also serves as an advisor to The Repentance Project, The Pelican Project, and Revoice. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 21:18“The Tech-wise Family” by Andy Crouch“My Tech-wise Life” by Amy & Andy CrouchAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Zack Eswine to discuss what family discipleship looks like in the Eswine home.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?What resources shape you in parenting?Being a pastor and a father, where do you see your roles of leadership overlapping?Would you share some of your favorite moments of Christian conversations in your home?What do you mean by “double love”?What was it like being a parent of a “prodigal child,” and where did you find comfort in the Lord?What scriptures do you lean on in your role as a father?How can parents fight that temptation to be great or acknowledged either by a spouse, their children, or other parents?What can you say to the discouraged parent who wants to lead well, but right now, Jesus just doesn’t seem lovely?Can you unpack the temptation for us to be everywhere for everybody all at once and how it connects to the temptation for parents to do everything right all the time?Can you think of times when things did not go “according to plan” in the Eswine home?What role has the church played in coming alongside your family as you’ve discipled them?How did your family navigate the anti-Christian culture around your family or prepare your kids for it?Where do you find or look for joy in leading your family to follow God?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Zack Eswine is the pastor at Riverside Church. He is the author of several books including but not limited to; The Imperfect Pastor, Recovering Eden, and Sensing Jesus. You can find more of his writing on sagechristianity.com. He received a B.S.W. from Ball State University, an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Regent University. He is married to Jessica and they parent four kids.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Psalm 71, Ephesians 5:1,  “The Imperfect Pastor” by Zack EswineAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

The hosts discuss the importance of parental involvement in education regardless of school choice. They explore different school choices and emphasize not judging others. They discuss their personal experiences and challenges in making school decisions. The significance of heroes for children is highlighted. Making decisions about school choices and the importance of being open-minded is discussed. They explore freedom in Christ and challenging cultural definitions of a good school.

Adam Griffin is joined by Tim Challies to have a conversation about his book “Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God.” Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?How are you and your family doing in this season?What are some of your favorite memories of spiritual conversations with your son?Can you flesh out some of how your faith in God has blessed you in the circumstance where I think many parents might be tempted to blame God or despise him for what has happened in your family?How is it that a Christian can believe that there is good happening when everything seems so bad?For the parent who desperately wants to know “why”, can you offer a moment of compassion and empathy? How do you pastor the person who at that moment says, “I believe that, but help me in my unbelief.”?Do you think your theology of suffering has changed, evolved, or matured in the last couple of years?What would you say to the family who is not experiencing suffering about our attachments to our children and to our world?How does our trust in the life to come, impact our grief now?How have you navigated the leadership of helping your daughters and wife grieve in the midst of your own hurt?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Tim Challies is married to to Aileen, and a father to two girls (one of whom is married) and one son who is waiting for him in heaven. He worships and serves as an elder at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario. He is the author of several books including but not limited to; The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment, Do More Better, A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible, and Seasons of Sorrow. You can find his daily wiriting on his website. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Seasons of Sorrow” by Tim ChalliesAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant celebrate the 50th episode of The Family Discipleship Podcast!Questions Covered in This Episode:When you meet a listener “in the wild” what kind of conversations do you have?Have you ever been surprised by who is listening?What are some reviews that have been posted online?Shout out to producer Brad!What is Training the Church?Who has been your favorite guest?What have been some of your favorite subjects?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Culture Matters PodcastThe Good Podcast CompanyTraining the ChurchKnowing FaithConfronting ChristianityStarting PlaceFamily Discipleship Podcast EpisodesTalking With Your Kids About LGBTQ+Intentional Fatherhood with Jon TysonIn the Ortlund Home with Ray OrtlundTalking to Kids About Heaven with Joni Eareckson TadaHabits of the Household with Justin Whitmel EarlyIn the Wilkin Home with Jen WilkinIn the Chandler Home with Matt ChandlerRaising Emotionally Strong Children with David ThomasParent GuiltTeaching Theology, Not Moralism with Amy GannettDisability and Discovering God’s Image In Everyone with Laura WiflerIs My Child Ready to be Baptized?Countercultural ParentingAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by are joined by Laura Wifler to discuss how the Imago Dei shapes and forms how we view ourselves and those around us, including those with disabilities.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?You’ve got a new kids book out “Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person.” Where did the idea for this book come from?You’ve already written a beautiful book for moms, Risen Motherhood, was this experience a lot different?How can parents help foster conversations about the differences our kids will see in themselves and others?Can you talk to us about how our theology around the “image of God” gets to be part of how we lead our kids to think about themselves and others?As a parent of a child with disabilities, what encouragement can you share with the multitude of other parents who have children with disabilities?How can we care well for families who are going through diagnosis while being sensitive to their unique situation?What do you wish that churches understood about families who are navigating raising kids with disabilities?How do you see “God made you, God loves you, God is kind to you” being something could be used by a Christian family who is trying to disciple well?How do you counsel a family who is struggling with a diagnosis or difficulty?Sometimes parents will ask us about leading family devotions and family discipleship with kids who have learning differences and disabilities, any advice or encouragement for them?Are there any scriptures that have been especially precious to you as you’ve parented?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Laura Wifler co-founded Risen Motherhood in 2016, a ministry that brings gospel-hope to moms around the world, and today she is the Executive Director of the nonprofit. She has written several books including but not limited to; Risen Motherhood, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer, Social Sanity In An Insta World, and To The Cross I Cling. Laura shares her writing through articles, essays, and poetry online. You can find her fairly regularly on Instagram and definitely through her newsletter.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 9:3“Like Me” by Laura Wifler“Risen Motherhood” by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler“Wonder” by R. J. PalacioAmazon 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. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur 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.