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D6 Podcast

416 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratings

From the team at D6, this podcast is focused on building an excellent family ministry. Filled with useful tips and great interviews, we help ministry leaders and parents take practical steps to disciple families.

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Episodes

#410 | Living with a Missional Perspective - Kelly Minter

March 25, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Our guest Kelly Minter shares how believers can live on mission by establishing an eternal perspective. 

#409 | Gen Alpha - Dale Hudson

March 18, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

We hear excellent insight from Dale Hudson on reaching Gen Alpha with the good news of the gospel. 

#408 | Raising Disciples to Worship - Yancy Wideman Richmond

March 11, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ministry leaders are challenged and encouraged by Yancy Wideman Richmond as she explains how to teach children the value and purpose of worship to create life-long worshipers of Jesus. 

#407 | A Biblical Response to Progressive Christianity - Alisa Childers

March 04, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

As author of Live Your Truth and Other Lies, Alisa Childers talks with us about the popularity of the Progressive movement and the biblical response to it. 

#406 | Reality of Biblical Literacy - Brian Dembowczyk

February 26, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

We hear from Brian Dembowczyk on ways churches can encourage biblical engagement to address the decline in biblical literacy. 

#405 | Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load - Chris Sasser

February 19, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Guest Chris Sasser shares about his book, Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load and helps parents recognize and guide their children through emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational baggage they may be carrying. 

#404 | Is God Calling You Somewhere Else? - Chrystal Evans Hurst

February 12, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

How do you know if God is calling you to leave your current ministry position? Chrystal Evans Hurst guides us through discerning whether God is calling you away. 

#403 | What's Your Family ID? - Greg Gunn

February 05, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Greg Gunn guides parents on how to intentionally recognize their core values and purpose to create a God-centered family ID.

#402 | Engaging in Family Bible Study - Dr. Michele White

January 29, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Guest Dr. Michele White provides families and churches with tips and ideas for creating a simple but engaging time of family Bible study. 

#401 | The Trap of Pornography - Austin Fruits

January 22, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Austin Fruits shares powerful steps to finding true freedom from the trap of pornography.  

#400 | New to Ministry - Byron Ragains

January 15, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Byron Ragains provides excellent advice for those entering new ministry roles and gives suggestions on ways to encourage those who are new to ministry. 

#399 | Equipping Grandparents in a Screen-driven World - Arlene Pellicane

January 08, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Guest Arlene Pellicane helps guide grandparents in creating a balance when engaging in technology to connect with their grandchildren without becoming immersed in that culture. 

#398 | Current Trends & Resources for Latino Families - Dr. Luz Galvez de Figueroa

January 01, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Ministry leaders are challenged to lead with love as Dr. Luz Galvez de Figueroa shows us how to connect in multi-cultural churches through the common ground of the gospel. 

#397 | Blended Family Ministry - Ron Deal

December 25, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Guest Ron Deal sheds light on how the church can connect with blended families and provide a place where they can feel safe and welcome.

#396 | Leading in Seasons of Change - Jim Wideman

December 18, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

We hear from Jim Wideman on how we can encourage and lead others to embrace change in ministry. 

#395 | Slow Parenting - Karen Kennemur

December 11, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

We learn about slow parenting as Karen Kennemur gives exceptional insight into the importance of slowing down and adding calmness to allow for relationship building with our children. 

#394 | Moving Volunteers to Leaders - Matt Morgan

December 04, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Learn how to utilize the gifts of your volunteers as Matt Morgan coaches us on growing volunteers into valuable leaders in ministry. 

#393 | Mama Bear Apologetics - Hillary Morgan Ferrer

November 27, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

We hear from Hillary Morgan Ferrer about how to intentionally disciple children with a biblical worldview so they are confident and equipped to recognize the lies our world is trying to teach them. 

#392 | Blessing Children - Kirsten Hitchcock

November 20, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Kirsten Hitchcock explains the profound impact of declaring blessings over children and how we can implement this practice in our ministries. 

#391 | Tackling Tough Conversations With Our Kids - Jenny Smith

November 13, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

We hear from Jenny Smith on how to have conversations with our kids about difficult topics and the role these conversations play in discipleship. 

#390 | The Ingredients of the Shema - Rabbi Jacob Rosenburg

November 06, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Rabbi Jacob Rosenberg shares the importance of the Shema and how churches and families can utilize the Shema for family discipleship. 

#389 | The Deconstruction of One's Faith - Matthew Tingblad

October 30, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Guest Matthew Tingblad explains the intellectual and emotional sides of the deconstruction of faith and why the deconstruction of one's faith has become so popular. 

#388 | Evaluating Faith Factors - Tiger McLuen

October 23, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Tiger McLuen shares seven faith factors that greatly impact a student's life-long walk with the Lord and provides guidance to parents & ministry leaders as they shepherd the hearts of students. 

#387 | Healing Hurts - Kathleen Trock-Molhock

October 16, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Kathleen Trock-Molhock coaches parents and ministry leaders on uniting as one family of God to bring healing to our hurting children and teens. 

#386 | Commentaries & Crayons - Frank Trimble

October 09, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Guest Frank Trimble discusses the important role that a senior pastor plays in the discipleship of the children and teens of the church. 

#385 | Conversations on Gender & Sexuality - Rob & Amy Rienow

October 02, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Parents & ministry leaders discover how to have healthy conversations in the home and in the church concerning the LGBTQ+ community from guests Rob & Amy Rienow. 

#384 | When Your Class Acts Like Wild Monkeys - Mark Jones

September 25, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

We learn practical tips from Mark Jones on how to keep order in the classroom while still creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. 

#383 | Church As Family - JJ Jones

September 18, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

We are challenged by JJ Jones to cast a vision of the church as a family, living in true community with other believers. 

#382 | A Grace-Filled Marriage - Brad Rhoads

September 11, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

We learn how grace can strengthen marriages as Brad Rhoads discusses his book, The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship. 

#381 | Being a Student of Your Child - Karen Stubbs

September 04, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Karen Stubbs tells us how to become a "student" of our child to better understand how God uniquely made them.  

#380 | Helping Hurting Kids - Brianna Edwards

August 28, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Brianna Edwards coaches us on emotional attunement and developing relationships that bring healing to children and families who have experienced trauma.

#379 | Uniting Cultures in Multi-Ethnic Ministry - Christian Cordova

August 21, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

We hear from Christian Cordova as he walks us through uniting cultures to create thriving multi-ethnic ministries in our churches. 

#378 | Creating a Family Ministry Strategy - Steven Ackley

August 14, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Learn from Steven Ackley how to create a family ministry strategy that includes exceptional clarity, collaboration, and communication. 

#377 | Family Discipleship Goals - Dr. Chris Shirley

August 07, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Guest Dr. Chris Shirley walks us through setting family discipleship goals and explains a Scripture-based metric for measuring how well our church is doing in the area of disciple-making.

#376 | Welcoming Special Needs Students - Sandra Peoples

July 31, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

We learn from Sandra Peoples how to ensure our ministries are well-equipped to welcome students and families with disabilities.

#375 | Pitching Alignment to Your Pastor - Blake McFarland

July 24, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Blake McFarland talks with us about the importance of alignment with senior pastors in family discipleship efforts and the positive impact alignment has on discipleship in the home. 

#374 | The Good of Social Media - Dr. Jen Bennett

July 17, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Guest Dr. Jen Bennett walks individuals and churches through using social media to share God stories and influence culture with the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ. 

#373 | Ministering to VIP Families - Marie Kuck

July 10, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Learn how churches can intentionally reach families that are impacted by disabilities as Marie Kuck guides on what it takes to minister well to VIP families. 

#372 | A Thousand Tomorrows - Karen Kingsbury & Tyler Russell

July 03, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury and her son, Tyler Russell, discuss their new show on Pure Flix, A Thousand Tomorrows, which is based on one of Karen's popular books. 

#371 | Celebrating Child Dedications - Kim Hudson

June 26, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Kim Hudson explains the significance of child dedication and its role in empowering parents in the discipleship of their children. 

#370 | Being A Courageous Parent - Becky Sparks

June 19, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Becky Sparks helps parents overcome parenting out of fear and guides them on how to parent courageously through the power of the gospel. 

#369 | Single Parenting & The Church - Rich Griffith

June 12, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Dr. Rich Griffith talks with us about the importance and value of ministry models that include nuclear and permeable families. 

#368 | Working With Difficult Personalities - Emily Snider

June 05, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

We hear from Emily Snider on how to love and lead well in ministry, even when working with difficult personalities. 

#367 | Preventing Ministry Burnout - Denise Pass & Michelle Nietert

May 29, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Guests Denise Pass and Michelle Nietert give us practical ways to use the truth of God's Word to protect our mental health and prevent ministry burnout. 

#366 | Deconstructing Faith - Dr. Timothy Paul Jones

May 22, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

We discuss the popular topic of deconstructing one's faith with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones as he guides us through approaching this subject with others. 

#365 | Influencing Youth Today - Dr. Richard Ross

May 15, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Guest Dr. Richard Ross shares practices and qualities that give adults influence in the spiritual life of a teenager. 

#364 | Bringing Discipleship Home - Carissa Potter

May 08, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

We learn powerful ideas from Carissa Potter on ways the church can encourage and partner with parents in the discipleship of their children at home. 

#363 | Behind the Scenes: D6 Conference Q&A

May 01, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Hosts Dr. Ron Hunter and Derek Altom answer the top 10 questions they've received about the D6Conference. 

#362 | Are You All In?

April 24, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Hear about favorite moments, breakout sessions, main stage talks, and more as Dr. Ron Hunter and Derek Altom recap the D6 Conference 2023. 

#361 | The Seriousness of Discipling Parents - Dr. Scott Turansky

April 17, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Gain an abundance of wisdom from Dr. Scott Turanksy on the importance of discipling parents and how the church can step in and create a tremendous positive impact on families. 

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