The Family Discipleship Podcast

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. 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 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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 Leonard Sax to have a conversation about the differences between boys and girls, how culture shapes and forms them, and what that means for us as parents.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your work?What has your research revealed about the importance of gender? Can you talk to us a little about the differences between boy's and girl's development as well as why you think our educational system isn't making adjustments specifically for those differences? What accommodations would serve our boys better?How are screens and video games impacting this generation of boys and what would be some healthy alternatives?Where do you see a lack of discipleship or “rites of passage” playing a role in the challenges this generation of boys is facing?What impact is culture’s drive to sexualize young girls having on this generation?How can parents lead their daughters well as they navigate a culture that rushes them into sexuality?How can we help our daughters develop a sense of who they are without their identity being rooted in someone else’s standards especially when so much of our daughter's identity formation has been tied to sexuality, grades, achievements, or looks? Why do you think that “self-control in childhood is a far better predictor of success in adulthood than grades in school” and how can we help kids develop self-control? How do you see the spiritual leadership of a home as an important aspect of parenting? What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Leonard Sax went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both a PhD in psychology and an MD. He is a family doctor who launched a primary care medical practice in Montgomery County Maryland and currently practices in Pennsylvania. He is the author of several books, including but not limited to; Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and The Collapse of Parenting.Helpful Definitions:Shanan: Hebrew phrase, to chisel in stoneResources Mentioned in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Song of Solomon 2:7, 3:5, 8:4“Why Gender Matters” by Leonard Sax“Boys Adrift” by Leonard Sax“Girls on Edge” by Leonard Sax“But Mom, Video Games Are My Job” by Leonard Sax“The Collapse of Parenting” by Leonard SaxAmazon 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. 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 Anne Lincoln Holibaugh to discuss the role of the local church in family discipleship and why it matters.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?What do you think is the role of the family of God in family discipleship? Why is it important?Is everybody a part of a family?Do you see a difference between the responsibility of the immediate family and the family of God when it comes to leading the next generation?In an ideal world, what do you think it looks like for the institution of the church and the home to work together in family discipleship?What sticks out to you from the quote from Family Based Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries?What goes wrong when parents depend on the church to be the only discipling influence in a kid’s life?What scriptures come to mind for you when you think about what God has said about the responsibilities of a family and the responsibilities of a church?How do you think about this as a minister? How does your Next Gen ministry design its program and curriculum?What are the wins you think come from church’s family ministry being done really well?Do you have any encouragement for the kids minister/family ministers out there who are trying to do this for their church?What is your encouragement for people who are in this work who are young and single?What can we do, from wherever we are in the congregation, to help cast the vision for this type of ministry?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Anne Lincoln Holibaugh is on staff at The Village Church Denton as the Associate Minister of Family Ministries. She oversees birth through high school, leads the Next Gen team, and supports and encourages families. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9“Family Based Youth Ministry” by Mark DeVriesAmazon 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. 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 Landon and Kami Jones to talk about how they disciple their family while living on the road.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and the adventure you are on?How did all of this adventure get started? What made you want to take your family on the road?Do you have any regrets about this decision? What do you miss about your old life?How are you using this adventure to develop and disciple your boys?Did anything change for your family discipleship once you moved into the RV full time?What does education look like for you out on the road?What has been a highlight spot for you?What about in regards to discipling your boys? Any highlights in their spiritual growth while you’ve been out?What has been hard and how have you seen the Lord work in those moments?What does church look like for you?What are practical next steps you can give a family who is listening to this who is feeling the business of their calendar?How long do you think you’ll keep doing this?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Landon and Kami Jones have been married for nine years and are the parents of 4 boys; Julius, Winston, Otis, Arlo. They are Colorado natives and have been on the road for seven months.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Wild at Heart” by John EldredgeThe Jones Adventures: Instgram, TikTok, FacebookLogic of English, Singapore Math“When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box” by John OrtbergAmazon 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. 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 Jim Burns to discuss how we can navigate our role as a parent changing as our kids get older.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Do you find a lot of young families asking you about how to prevent failure to launch, walking away from their faith, or walking away from their family?How does the fact that “we will spend more time as a parent of an adult child than we will as the parent of a young child and adolescent” change the way we think about raising our kids when they are still in our homes?You write about the role of a parent changing as your kids get older, how would you help parents navigate the role that grandparents should play in the life of their family?How does letting kids experience hurt and hardship help us reach our goals as parents?What wisdom do you have for parents who don’t want to dwell on what could have been better?What if parents of young children are having conflict with their own parents that they don’t want to let their kids be exposed to? Do you have any wisdom for situations like that?What role does “boundary setting” play in having healthy multigenerational relationships in our family?How can we encourage and bless our parents and our kids grandparents?What do you say to, or what encouragement do you have for the family who is dealing with grandparent conflict because they are discipling their family?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord, which has four core values; Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. Some of his most popular books are: Doing Life With Your Adult Children, The Purity Code, Creating an Intimate Marriage, Have Serious Fun and Finding Joy in the Empty Nest. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi; three sons-in-law, Steve, Andy and Matt; and three grandchildren, James, Charlotte and Huxley.Helpful Definitions:Enabling: Not letting kids experience all of the consequences of their behavior.Tough Love: Allowing them to experience the circumstances of their poor choices without getting in the way.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:HomeWord“Uncommon Youth Ministry” by Jim Burns“Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry” by Jim Burns“Doing Life With Your Adult Children” by Jim BurnsNew Life Live!Amazon 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. 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.