Episodios

  • 118 Jai Paul: A Biblical Understanding of Work

    118 Jai Paul: A Biblical Understanding of Work
    Sep 24 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore a biblical understanding of work with a sermon from Jai Paul. In it, we’ll examine how our perception of work shapes not only our own lives but also the values we pass on to our children and grandchildren.

    Jai explains how work was established by God before the fall as a good and noble calling. Unlike ancient myths that portrayed work as a burden or punishment, the Bible reveals that God Himself is a worker, and that humans were created in His image to work and create.

    He explores four key questions:
    • Where did work come from?
    • Why is work so hard?
    • Can work be renewed?
    • How should we work?


    Join us as we discover how our work can honor God and love our neighbors rather than simply serving as a means to personal gain. We also highlight how training our children to serve is one of the seven essential commitments of discipleship parenting.

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    To learn more about Jai Paul and JP Cross Ministries visit: www.jpcross.org
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    51 m
  • 117 Nate Akin: One Man's Story of Following the Lord

    117 Nate Akin: One Man's Story of Following the Lord
    Sep 5 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we sit down with Nate Akin to hear his powerful testimony and parenting insights. We explore Nate's journey from growing up in a Christian home to his college basketball career at Murray State, including his participation in the NCAA tournament against Georgia and Illinois.

    Nate openly shares about his season of rebellion during college years and the pivotal moment of repentance that redirected his life toward ministry. We discuss Nate's leadership with the Pillar Network, a Baptist association focused on church planting that now has nearly 600 churches in almost 50 countries. The heart of our conversation centers on the parenting principles Nate learned from his father and mother that he's now implementing with his own young children.

    Nate reveals his parents' simple yet profound approach: "teach them to love Jesus and have fun with them." We unpack how this philosophy manifested through consistent discipleship, creating space for questions, prioritizing church community, and maintaining a balance of clear boundaries with abundant grace.
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    29 m
  • 116 Chap Bettis: Remembering and Proclaiming God's Works to Future Generations

    116 Chap Bettis: Remembering and Proclaiming God's Works to Future Generations
    Aug 13 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore the profound importance of remembering God's works and sharing them with future generations. We examine how memory serves as a beautiful gift that connects our past experiences to present purpose.

    In this episode, Chap shares a powerful sermon from a church celebrating its 50th anniversary, where he emphasizes that the gospel continues through intentional remembrance and storytelling. We discover how remembering God's interventions—both the miraculous biblical events and the personal moments in our lives—strengthens our faith and keeps us following the Lord.

    Join us as we explore the vital mission of equipping parents and grandparents to raise children who not only love the Lord but become disciple-makers themselves, taking the gospel to the world.
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    32 m
  • 115 Jared Kennedy: Children's Ministry and Its Importance in the Church

    115 Jared Kennedy: Children's Ministry and Its Importance in the Church
    Jul 30 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent podcast, we explore the critical balance between children's ministry and parental discipleship in the church. We speak with Jared Kennedy, author of "Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation," who shares his journey from aspiring missionary to children's ministry leader.

    We discuss how children's ministry is not merely childcare but a vital part of the church's mission to pass faith to the next generation. Kennedy challenges the notion that parents are the sole disciplers of children, arguing that Scripture places this responsibility on the entire covenant community.

    The conversation highlights how even teaching toddlers is missional work, as they develop crucial vocabulary that forms the building blocks of faith. We also examine how children's ministry serves as a "subversive" training ground for parents to learn discipleship skills they can implement at home.

    Join us as we navigate the complementary roles of church and family in raising the next generation of believers - not just as disciples, but as disciple makers with hearts for the nations.

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    Thanks for listening to the Disciple Making Parent podcast. We love offering resources to equip you in family discipleship for free, but we can only do that because of our faithful financial partners. Would you consider joining us? We're a small and lean ministry, and we make your kingdom dollars go far. So head on over to www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/partner

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    Resources From This Podcast:
    Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission, by Jared Kennedy
    Jared Kennedy at TGC
    The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, by Jared Kennedy
    The Story of Martin Luther, by Jared Kennedy
    Gospel-Centered Family
    The Fallen Condition Focus, by Bryan Chapell
    Read-Aloud Bible Stories, by Ella Lindvall
    Managing Your Households Well, by Chap Bettis
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    44 m
  • 114 Robert Jones: Pursuing Peace in Our Everyday Conflicts

    114 Robert Jones: Pursuing Peace in Our Everyday Conflicts
    Jul 16 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore the unavoidable reality of conflict in our lives and how to handle it biblically. We're joined by Dr. Robert Jones, author of "Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Our Conflicts," who shares powerful insights about conflict management from a Christian perspective.

    We discuss how conflict is inevitable in all relationships - whether in marriage, parenting, or church leadership. As Dr. Jones explains, statistically "one out of one people" deal with conflict, and those numbers multiply when you add spouses and children to the mix. We also examine the transformative concept of "pleasing God" as our ultimate goal in conflict situations. Rather than focusing on winning arguments or changing others, we explore how prioritizing what pleases God can radically change our approach to disagreements.

    This episode offers practical wisdom for anyone experiencing conflict in their relationships and provides a biblical framework for seeing conflict not as something to avoid, but as an opportunity for spiritual growth.

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    Thanks for listening to the Disciple Making Parent podcast. We love offering resources to equip you in family discipleship for free, but we can only do that because of our faithful financial partners. Would you consider joining us? We're a small and lean ministry, and we make your kingdom dollars go far. So head on over to www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/partner

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    Sign up for the weekly newsletter at disciplemakingparent.com to receive the complete audiobook free. Part of our mission to help parents raise children who love the Lord and become disciple-makers.
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    45 m
  • 113 Brian Croft: The Pastor's Family

    113 Brian Croft: The Pastor's Family
    Jun 25 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent, we welcome Brian Croft to discuss the delicate balance between pastoral ministry and family life. We explore practical ways pastors can faithfully serve their church while prioritizing their spouse and children. Brian shares personal stories about adapting his parenting approach to meet each child's unique needs and how these family experiences have made him a more effective pastor. We discuss how receiving honest feedback from family members can improve preaching, and how explaining scripture to children helps create messages that connect with all ages. Brian also offers valuable insights on maintaining meaningful connections with children into adulthood and applying family leadership principles to church leadership.

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    Thanks for listening to the Disciple Making Parent podcast. We love offering resources to equip you in family discipleship for free, but we can only do that because of our faithful financial partners. Would you consider joining us? We're a small and lean ministry, and we make your kingdom dollars go far. So head on over to www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/partner

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    Sign up for the weekly newsletter at disciplemakingparent.com to receive the complete audiobook free. Part of our mission to help parents raise children who love the Lord and become disciple-makers.

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    Resources From This Podcast
    The Pastor’s Family, by Brian Croft
    Practical Shepherding
    Podcast episode: Marriage Panel: A Real Life Conversation and Encouragement
    Sermons to Children, by J.C. Ryle
    Managing Your Households Well, by Chap Bettis
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    42 m
  • 112 Chap Bettis: Managing Your Households Well - Part 2

    112 Chap Bettis: Managing Your Households Well - Part 2
    Jun 11 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we continue our look at my newest book, Managing Your Households Well. We’ll explore the vital connection between family and church leadership through Paul's teaching in 1 Timothy 3:5. We discover how leading a family well directly impacts church leadership, examining four key areas: leading effectively, communicating with purpose, handling conflict, and building character. We also discuss how true leadership involves both serving others and maintaining forward momentum in our God-given responsibilities.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Join Newsletter and get The Disciple-Making Parent audiobook for free
    Managing Your Households Well - Amazon
    Managing Your Households Well bonuses
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    22 m
  • 111 Chap Bettis: Managing Your Households Well - Part 1

    111 Chap Bettis: Managing Your Households Well - Part 1
    May 28 2025
    On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore the critical but often misunderstood topic of managing our households well. We're excited to announce the release of Chap’s new book "Managing Your Households Well" which examines how family leadership prepares us for church leadership.

    This episode unpacks two key insights from first half of the book. Chap discusses the delicate balance of authority and affection in both parenting and pastoring, and why authenticity matters more than maintaining a perfect appearance. Join us as we discover why managing our households well isn't about having a perfect family, but about leading with wisdom, respect, and genuine care.
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    23 m
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