The Disciple-Making Parent

The Prodigal Son is one of Jesus' most beloved stories. Yet, we could actually be overlooking the main point of the story.In this episode I invite you to listen in on a sermon I preached on Luke 15 and The Prodigal Son. Or should I say Prodigal Sons?If you are the parent of a prodigal child, this episode can help you understand God’s lavish love for you and encourage you to love that prodigal even more. As you enter into the deep pain caused to the father, it may help you draw new strength to love those that have hurt you. If you tend to be the older brother, type it can also help you show more humility at home toward your family.

Pornography is a demonic parasite on the Christian church and Christian family. Unless we have an active strategy it will infiltrate our lives and homes. In this podcast, I talk with Dan Armstrong, Corporate Communications Specialist at Covenant Eyes.We talk about how prevalent this issue is, what successful churches are doing, and what families can do. Listen in to be educated on this subject.For a free month of Covenant Eyes go to their website and use coupon code "Apollos" .

If you are the parent of a prodigal, it can be easy to feel shame, guilt, and regret. We can say to ourselves, "If I had done everything right, he would not have rebelled." Join me in this episode as I have a conversation with a man who deliberately rebelled in his teen years. Travis does not blame his parents. No, he praises his parents their walk with the Lord. Listen to the heartache they had to go through. And then be dazzled by how God miraculously saved him. This conversation should give hope to parents everywhere.

Young people say that they #1 reason they walk away from the faith is hypocrisy in the church. What is the cause of this hypocrisy and how can we solve it? In this episode we talk about the missing elements of admonishment, peacemaking, and church discipline. Surprisingly, this is important for a healthy church life and a healthy family life.

Bullying is a common childhood problem. How would you help your child if this happened to him or her? Are Christians always to turn the other cheek? How does the gospel apply? Listen in as I have conversation with Kevin McKay about the wise way he walked his son through this very problem.

If the resurrection of Jesus Christ really happened, then it is the most important event in world history. It is the foundational rational proof for that Jesus was who he said he was. Make sure you can articulate the six reasons that Christians know that this event really happened. This is a great episode to listen with your tween or teenager. They need to know that their faith is based on rational evidence.

Listen in to learn about David Michael's family and his exhortation to pastors and the whole church to raise the next generation to hope in God.

At a recent conference I had the privilege of sitting down with David and Sally Michael, cofounders of Children Desiring God (now Truth78). In Part 1, I talked with Sally about the vision for the curriculum, how it came about, what's included, and just a few stories of how God has used it.

How would you like to talk with a Christian pediatrician of 25 year and glean his wisdom? Now you can! Listen in on part 2 of my conversation with my good friend, Dr. Tom Hines. In this episode we will talk about:– Introducing structure and limitations for little children– Crying and your children – you are not a failure!– Boredom, creativity, and toys– Training your children to sit for a church meetingBe sure and check out episode 1 to hear the rest of the conversation.For more information about The Apollos Project and The Disciple-Making Parent visitwww.theapollosproject.com .

How would you like to talk with a Christian pediatrician of 25 year and glean his wisdom? Now you can! Listen in on part 1 of my conversation with my good friend, Dr. Tom Hines. In this episode we will talk about:– The number one issue within parents: Fear– The number one issue parents are dealing with: Technology– Specific suggestions for media as well as some surprising medical research– The overscheduled family and child- The importance of family mealsBe sure and check out episode 2 to hear the rest of the conversation.For more information about The Apollos Project and The Disciple-Making Parent visitwww.theapollosproject.com .