The Family Discipleship Podcast

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. 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 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. 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 is joined by Ryan Frederick to have a conversation about how your marriage affects your parenting and how to cultivate a healthy marriage and a safe home.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Why do you think a healthy marriage is worth fighting for?Do you think a couple’s spiritual life has a big impact on the overall health of the relationship? Why is praying for one another important in marriage?Does the way you pray for your wife impact the way you pray for your children?What encouragement could you offer a person listening who wants to lead their kids well, but it feels like their marriage is falling apart?Has there been someone outside of your relationship that has been helpful to listen to?How do y’all work on creating a place where it’s safe to be honest in the home?Do you ever see kids competing for love with a spouse? Do you ever see someone love their kids so much that they neglect their spouse in the name of serving the kids? How do we keep our marriage from becoming just about the kids?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Ryan Frederick is passionate about helping men treasure Christ most and love their families well. He and his wife, Selena, created Fierce Marriage with one simple mission: to point couples to Christ and commission marriages for the gospel. They have written several books, including but not limited to; Husband in Pursuit, Wife in Pursuit, Fierce Marriage, 40 Prayers for My Wife, and 40 Prayers for my Husband. They also have a podcast called Fierce Marriage where they discuss all things marriage: sex, communication, finances, priorities, purpose, and everything in between.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“40 Prayers for My Wife” by Ryan and Selena Frederick“40 Prayers for my Husband” by Ryan and Selena Frederick“Husband in Pursuit” by Ryan and Selena Frederick“Wife in Pursuit” by Ryan and Selena Frederick“See-Through Marriage” by Ryan and Selena FrederickAmazon 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 Caroline Cobb to discuss where parents can find true rest and how music can minister to our souls.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?When did you start making music? What was the inspiration?How has motherhood affected the way you see God?Does music help you find rest in God when life gets hard?Why do you think parenting brings so much anxiety to adults?How does a parent find rest?What encouragement do you have for parents who are feeling overwhelmed?Do you ever write music that is for yourself or your family?Is music a part of how you lead your home spiritually?Can you tell us about the song “There is a Mountain”?What are some ways that we can pray for you?Guest Bio:Caroline Cobb is married to Nick and they have 3 kids and live in Dallas, TX. Caroline is a singer-songwriter who has a passion to tell God’s Story through song. You can find out more about her story, albums, shows, and resources on her website.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:There is a Mountain by Caroline CobbPave Every Road (Isaiah) by Caroline Cobb“The Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew Peterson“The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chosen SeriesAmazon 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 back for Season 4 and have a discussion about where to start with family discipleship.Questions Covered in This Episode:If somebody has struggled with family discipleship and they asked you where to start, what wisdom would you offer them?What if their family is resistant to starting something new?What’s a great way to get started if you’ve never been discipled?What’s a benefit to discipleship?If someone has struggled to get connected at church, how would you advise them? Where would you advise somebody to get started on reading the bible as a family?Where can someone get started with Time, Moments, and Milestones?If someone was brand new to our show, where would you tell them to start?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Bible Project: Book Overviews, LeviticusThe Whole Sweep of Scripture, by N.T. Wright“The Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd Jones“BibleProject Coffee Table Book” by The BibleProject“​​Exploring the Bible” by David Murray“Meeting with Jesus” by David Murray“Old Story New” by Marty Machowski“Long Story Short” by Marty Machowski“The Story of God's Love for You” by Sally Lloyd Jones“Exploring the Earliest Gospel” by Rebecca McLaughlinThe Family Discipleship Podcast“Why Disciple Your Family?”“Talking With Your Kids About LGBTQ+”“What about Dating? With Jonathan Pokluda“Parent Guilt”“Raising Emotionally Strong Children with David Thomas”“Intentional Fatherhood with Jon Tyson”“In the Ortlund Home with Ray Ortlund”“Otherness with Jen Wilkin”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. 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 4 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on January 23! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 4.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we looking forward to in Season 4?Who are some guests we can expect to hear from?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Boys Adrift” by Leonard SaxFierce MarriageHomeWord MinistryTim 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. 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, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin wrap up season 3 by answering questions submitting by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are your favorite memory verses for toddlers?What family rhythms do you love for holidays, birthdays, traditions, etc?How do you pray with your children? What do you pray for your children?How do you encourage a kid when they a questioning their theology and beliefs?How do I enjoy and cherish time with my kids when they are in a season of hating dad?What advice do you have for pastors raising pastors kids?What are your favorite movies to watch for family movies nights that have biblical themes?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 56:3, Romans 8:31, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Matthew 6:5-14, John 20:24-29, Mark 9:14-29, Ephesians 6:12Seeds Family WorshipSlugs and BugsFamily Discipleship Milestones Episode“Behold the Lamb of God” Tour and Album by Andrew PetersonHandel's Messiah“The Pilgrim's Progress” by John BunyanA Wrinkle in Time, Big Hero 6, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Harry Potter, Little Women, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Chosen, The Star, The Chronicles of NarniaAmazon 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 ChristianityThe 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, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin have a discussion about how to interact with other people's kids and what kind of influence other adults can have on our kids. Questions Covered in This Episode:Have you ever regretted either parenting someone else’s kids or not doing something when you could have?Where do we need to be sensitive about trying to disciple other people’s kids?What’s the difference between discipleship and discipline when you are around other people’s kids?What’s the advantage of having other adults disciple your kids?How do can we or should we invite other adults into our kids lives?How do we prepare our kids to interact with kids from families that parent very differently?Anything you think your family does that makes it harder for other parents to work with your kid?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Sticky Situations” by Betsy SchmittAmazon 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 ChristianityThe 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, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Lauren Chandler to have a conversation about teaching our kids to praise God in all circumstances.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?Tell us about the two children's books you’ve written and what compelled you to write for children?Would you read Praise Him to us?Will you share with us your personal journey of learning how to praise God amidst all circumstances?Why do we as parents need to model this for our children?What are some practical ways you’ve modeled this for your kids? How have you as a mom redirected your children's worship from lesser things to God?What are some ways our listeners can be praying for you?Guest Bio:Lauren Chandler is married to Matt Chandler who is the pastor of The Village Church. They have three kids Audrey, Reed, and Norah. She is a worship leader and enjoys studying God’s word and writing. Lauren has written books, Bible studies, and songs.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 11“Goodbye to Goodbyes” by Lauren Chandler“Praise Him” by Lauren ChandlerAmazon 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 ChristianityThe 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, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Amy Gannett to discuss how to spiritually lead our homes by teaching theology to our kids.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?Where did the idea for Tiny Theologians come from and what’s the vision for it? What are some resources for families that have worked really well?Why is so much of the Christian kids curriculum that’s out there targeted at kids’ behavior instead of the gospel or our God as the focus?Would you share with us what spiritual leadership looks like in your house?Is spiritual leadership ever difficult for you, and where do you find encouragement in that?Can you talk to us about Fix your Eyes and your new podcast?What are some ways our listeners can be praying for you?Guest Bio:Amy Gannett is a wife to Austin and a mom to Emerson and Elliot. Together with Austin, they are planting Trinity Church Greenville where Amy serves as the Director of Discipleship. Amy oversees Tiny Theologians, a resource to help kids grow in knowing and loving God through his Word through Gospel-centered and theologically-rich discipleship tools for children ages 2 to 12. She is the author of Fix Your Eyes and the founder of Bible Study Schoolhouse.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Tiny Theologians Website“Tiny Systematics” Tiny Theologians“Christ at the Center” Tiny Theologians“ABC’s of God’s Attributes” Tiny TheologiansSlugs and Bugs“Little Pilgrim's Big Journey” by Tyler Van Halteren“The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible” by Jared Kennedy and Trish MahoneyTiny Theologians Podcast“Fix Your Eyes” by Amy GannettAmazon 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 ChristianityThe 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.