D6 Podcast
420 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFrom 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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#314 | Healing Ministry Wounds - Emily Snider
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBGuest Emily Snider sheds light on the topic of church hurt and provides steps to take to begin healing ministry wounds.
#313 | Collective Discipleship - Steven Ackley
May 16, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBOur guest, Steven Ackley, challenges parents and the church to avoid outsourcing discipleship and embrace a collaborative discipleship model between parents, church leadership, and across all generations.
#312 | Revolutionary Leadership - Pat Williams
May 09, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn discussing his book, Revolutionary Leadership: Essential Lessons From the Men and Women of the American Revolution, Pat Williams sheds light on leadership lessons that ministry leaders can learn from our founding fathers.
#311 | A Heart of Worship - Rachael Nemiroff
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBArtist-songwriter Rachael Nemiroff provides great insight into the importance of collaboration, life on the road, and the story behind her single, "One Heart Two Homes."
#310 | Generation Now, Not Generation Next - Ryan Garrett
April 25, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAs lead youth pastor at LifePoint Church in Smyrna, TN, Ryan Garrett guides us in connecting with parents and supporting today's youth so they recognize the impact they can have on the world for the Kingdom of God right now.
#309 | Giving More Than Leftovers in Marriage - Brad Rhoads
April 18, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAs co-founder of Grace Marriage, Brad Rhoads advises couples on how to prioritize a fulfilling, grace-filled marriage instead of settling for a marriage that is surviving on leftovers.
#308 | Are My Kids on Track? - David Thomas
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBDavid Thomas discusses emotional, social, and spiritual milestones for children and shares how parents and ministry leaders can come alongside them to encourage growth and development in these areas.
#307 | Sis, Take a Breath - Kirsten Watson
April 04, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBKirsten Watson brings an abundance of encouragement for each person's unique journey with the Lord as we discuss her book, Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who's Trying to Live and Love Well (but Secretly Just Wants to Take a Nap).
#306 | D6 Conference 2022 Preview
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWe learn all about what's to come next month at the D6 Conference from Dr. Ron Hunter and Marianne Howard.
#305 | A Healthy Approach to Leadership - Dr. Michael Wilder
March 21, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBDr. Michael Wilder shows ministry leaders how their leadership role can have the most impact when seen first and foremost as Christ-centered followership.
#304 | Minister to the Hearts of Parents - Michelle Craddock
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWe learn from Michelle Craddock how student ministers can best partner with parents by ministering to their hearts and how to utilize valuable resources you may already have within your church.
#303 | Why We Can Trust the Bible - Timothy Paul Jones
March 07, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAs the author of the book, Why Should I Trust the Bible?, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones guides parents and ministry leaders on answering the questions students are having today about the Bible and equipping students to defend the truthfulness of the Bible and own their faith.
#302 | Fighting for Your Family in a Broken World - Brian Haynes
February 28, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this day and age that is full of pain, heartache, and struggle, Brian Haynes joins us to discuss how families and churches can come together to wage war in the battle for our families.
#301 | Teaching Kids How to Study the Bible - Donnie Thaden
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBGuest Donnie Thaden guides parents and ministry leaders on how to teach kids to study the Bible as he shares the five aspects of a wonderful tool for this, the HEART method.
#300 | 30 Years in Youth Ministry - Richard Griffith
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBAfter 30 years in youth ministry, Dr. Richard Griffith lets us know how youth ministry has changed and how ministry teams and churches can make the biggest impact for the Kingdom of God with students.
#299 | When You're the Youngest Leader - Mahogany Finley
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOur guest Mahogany Finley encourages young ministry leaders to have confidence in their calling and refuse to fall into the trap of comparison.
#298 | Cyber-Parenting Through Conversations - Mandy Majors
January 31, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAs founder of nextTalk, a nonprofit organization that encourages a culture of conversations in the home to keep kids safe online, Mandy Majors provides do's, don'ts, and how to's for parents as they shepherd their children in this area.
#297 | Faith at Home for the Busy Parent - Lydia Randall
January 24, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBBusy parents gain hope and encouragement as Lydia Randall shares how they can incorporate at-home discipleship without adding to their to-do lists.
#296 | Leading Toward Family Discipleship - Michael Bayne
January 17, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBLong-time friend of D6, Michael Bayne, speaks to ministry leaders and parents as he discusses the church and at-home aspects of implementing a family discipleship strategy.
#295 | Raising a Generation of Truth-Seekers - Aaron Pontious
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOur guest, Aaron Pontious, coaches parents and ministry leaders on being equipped to raise a generation of students that seek truth to combat the lies of the enemy.
#294 | Behind the Scenes of American Underdog - Jon Erwin
January 03, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBCEO of Kingdom Story Company, Jon Erwin, discusses his newest film American Underdog and shares his desire to spread the gospel using film as the medium.
#293 | Serving Single-Parent & Blended Families - Tammy Daughtry
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAs founder of Co-Parenting International, Tammy Daughtry sheds light on how churches can best serve families with single parents and those who have been affected by divorce.
#292 | Student Ministry Post-Pandemic - Dr. Richard Ross
December 20, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBStudent ministry guru Dr. Richard Ross speaks to us about the impact of the pandemic on youth and youth ministry, and he advises parents and student pastors on critical next steps as we enter the post-pandemic world.
#291 | Reaching Outside Church Walls - Gabe Norris
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAs vice president of Connect Ministries, Gabe Norris shares four characteristics of churches that effectively reach the unchurched families in their community, and he explains how Connect Ministries can provide help for churches in need.
#290 | Special Needs, Trauma, & the Church - Marie Kuck & Brianna Edwards
December 06, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOur guests, Marie Kuck and Brianna Edwards educate churches on serving the special needs community and families affected by trauma.
#289 | God Conversations in Everyday Life - Tony Myles
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWe are led by Tony Myles on how to be obedient in our conversations to leverage the gospel and engage on a deeper level with our children.
#288 | Including Children in Worship - Michayla White
November 22, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBChildren's ministry leader Michayla White challenges church leaders to assess if they're striving to create space to embrace the inclusion of children as full members of the family of God.
#287 | Grace Filled Marriage - Tim Kimmel
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBDr. Tim Kimmel teaches us the necessity for grace in our marriages and what that looks like on a day-in, day-out basis as he discusses his book, Grace Filled Marriage: The Missing Piece, The Place to Start.
#286 | Parenting the Heart - Scott Turansky
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBGuest Scott Turansky guides us through practical strategies for shepherding our children's hearts instead of focusing on simply changing their negative behavior.
#285 | Volunteerism - Dale Hudson
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBAs the author of The Formula for Building Great Volunteer Teams, Dale Hudson shares outstanding strategies for recruiting, keeping, placing, and empowering our volunteers.
#284 | Parenting Teens with Confidence - Britney Dent
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAs the author of the book, Parenting Redefined: Finding the Confidence to Parent Your Teen, Britney Dent gives key strategies to gain a better understanding of teenagers and provides hope for discouraged parents of teens.
#283 Discipleship in Grandparenting - Jim Wideman
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIntentional inter-generational discipleship is possible, and our guest, Jim Wideman, gives personal examples of ways that he incorporates discipleship into his relationships with his grandchildren and his adult children.
#282 | Valuing Volunteers - Mike Trimble
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWe learn from Mike Trimble the best ways to communicate appreciation and value to our volunteers.
#281 | Getting the Right Tools Into Homes - Tim Goodyear
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAs COO of HomePointe, Inc., Tim Goodyear gives us "three Cs" for creating a family ministry culture and tells us how churches can use both teaching and tools to effectively encourage parents to lead in discipleship at home.
#280 | Effective Disciple-Making - Matt Markins
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHear from Matt Markins on disciple-making strategies that will effectively influence children of today who are living in a self-focused environment.
#279 | Peering into Preteen Ministry - Sean Sweet
September 20, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSean Sweet gives us guidance on having a thriving preteen ministry, addressing the uniqueness of this age group and how to best help them grow in their faith.
#278 | Developing Volunteers - Corey Jones
September 13, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAs executive pastor in Carrollton, Georgia, Corey Jones provides easy-to-follow guidance on how ministry leaders can connect, encourage, and develop volunteers that are utilizing their God-given gifts to further the Kingdom of Christ.
#277 | Flooded with Faith - Nicki Koziarz
September 06, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAuthor Nicki Koziarz discusses her new book, Flooded: The 5 Best Decisions to Make When Life Is Hard and Doubt Is Rising. Nicki shows us why Noah is so relational and what we can learn from him about faith during seasons of loss and doubt.
#276 | Key to Connection - Ken Thomas
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBAs president of Connect Ministries, Ken Thomas gives strategies churches can use to connect with families in their communities and keep them coming back after that first visit.
#275 | In Tune With Ministry - Trey Brooks
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBChildren's ministry leaders can find inspiration and a sense of belonging through our conversation with Trey Brooks about his organization, Equip to Engage.
#274 | A Resilient Ministry - Valerie Bell
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBGuest Valerie Bell discusses three components that are essential for shaping long-term faith in a child and challenges ministry leaders to assess if their ministries are adequately discipling children to stand strong in their faith in the culture we live in.
#273 | Faith That Isn't An Illusion - Scott Humston
August 09, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHear the incredible testimony of Scott Humston who overcame medical obstacles to pursue an astounding career that utilizes his passions for faith and magic.
#272 | Discipleship Trendsetting - Mary Blosser
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBMary Blosser shares her experience of implementing a faith-at-home D6 principle in her church. She provides practical steps and examples to adopting a family-centered discipleship model.
#271 | Grandparents as Disciplemakers - Chris Shirley
July 26, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBGrandparents play a major role in family discipleship, and our guest Chris Shirley gives practical examples of what grandparent discipleship looks like.
#270 | Young Adults: Not the Gap to Adulthood - Jay Strother
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIncrease awareness and gather practical strategies from guest Jay Strother on how to re-engage young adults and create the relational connection this valuable age group is hungry for.
#269 | Worship Is More Than a Song - Yancy Richmond
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBYou can lead children in worship with excellence! Yancy Richmond gives us great wisdom and tips on utilizing the power of worship to usher children into the presence of God and to hide His truths in their hearts.
#268 | Pornography and the Gospel - Josh Proctor
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBJosh Proctor, the founder of Caleb Micah Ministries, joins us to discuss the fight for holiness against pornography and the hope for freedom that can be found in Jesus Christ.
#267 | Digital Vegetables vs Digital Candy - Arlene Pellicane
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBGain wisdom on navigating the entire family's screen time as Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids, guides us through healthy technology choices and how to make necessary changes.
#266 | Preparing Our Kids to Leave Home - Jim Musser
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBJim Musser guides us on preparing our kids to leave home and transition well by providing how-tos, "homework", and hope.
#265 | Gender Identity & the Church - Dr. Shelly Melia
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBGender identity has become a popular, yet difficult topic for the church. Dr. Shelly Melia coaches the ministry leaders and parents in the areas of policy, urgency, and ministering with a balance of truth and grace.