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D6 Podcast

420 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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#264 | Time Management - Rachel Price

June 07, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Rachel Price provides us with the "Five Ps" of time management to help us choose wisely how to spend and invest our time. 

#263 | Generation Z Today - Leneita Fix

May 31, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Generation Z has been greatly impacted by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Leneita Fix explains how the pandemic has affected this generation and what ministry leaders and parents can do to come alongside them to provide help. 

#262 | Instilling Relational Intelligence - John Trent & Dewey Wilson

May 24, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

We dive into discussing The Relationally Intelligent Child, with the authors of this brand new book, Dr. John Trent and Dr. Dewey Wilson. They advise on raising children who connect well with others and have fulfilling and lasting relationships. 

#261 | The Pandemic's Effect on Gen Z - Dr. Tim Elmore

May 17, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Generation Z has been greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Tim Elmore talks with us about how we can bring hope to this anxious generation as he discusses his new book, The Pandemic Population. 

#260 | One Line Drive - Daniel Ponce de Leon

May 10, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

St. Louis Cardinal pitcher, Daniel Ponce de Leon, speaks with us about his new book, One Line Drive: A Life-Threatening Injury and a Faith-Fueled Comeback, which details how a near-fatal accident on the field impacted his faith for good. 

#259 | Inclusive Ministry - Kelsey Gothard

May 03, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Founder and artistic director of Courtney's Corner, Kelsey Gothard, speaks with us about how our churches can create inclusive environments that serve children and families of all ability levels. 

#258 | Where Are We Now? - Mark Holmen

April 26, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

As Executive Director of Faith at Home, Mark Holmen shares his findings from a new survey, the Faith Life Pandemic Impact survey, and tells us how our own churches can use this tool to assess the state of our churches. 

#257 | Grandparenting Well - Carol Reid

April 19, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Carol Reid speaks on the importance and impact that grandparents have in the life of a child and provides practical tips and takeaways you can use today! 

#256 | The Value of Introversion - Holley Gerth

April 12, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

With many misconceptions of introversion, Holley Gerth has authored the book, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts, and enlightens us on what makes introverts special and the unique gifts that introverts have to offer. 

#255 | Importance of Mental Health: Part 2 - Amanda Dunlap

April 05, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

We continue our conversation with Amanda Dunlap on the importance of mental health, speaking directly to those who sit in the pews of our churches week in and week out. 

#254 | Importance of Mental Health: Part 1 - Amanda Dunlap

March 29, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Expert Amanda Dunlap sits down to share her expertise in the area of mental health, advising and encouraging church leaders on their role in this area of need.

#253 | A Grand Disruption - Mike Trimble

March 22, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Pastor Mike Trimble encourages other pastors with his adaptive leadership as we discuss the major disruption that COVID-19 caused among our nation's churches and how we can leverage what was learned for the future. 

#252 | Leveraging Our Life for Eternity - J.D. Greear

March 15, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Guest J.D. Greear discusses his newest book, What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?, calling believers to a worthy life over a wasted life. 

Leveraging Our Life for Eternity with J.D. Greear

March 15, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Guest J.D. Greear discusses his newest book, What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?, calling believers to a worthy life over a wasted life. 

#251 | Preview of D6 Conference 2021

March 08, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

The D6 Conference 2021 is coming up in just a few short weeks! Our hosts, Marianne Howard, Josh Wooten, and Dr. Ron Hunter pull back the curtain and let you in on what to expect this year! 

#250 | Transformation of an Athlete - Darryl Strawberry

March 01, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry shares his incredible story of hope, restoration, and redemption as told in his new book, Turn Your Season Around: How God Transforms Your Life.

#249 | Lifestyle Giving - Tisha Smith

February 22, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

We discuss "open-handed living" as we receive guidance from Tisha Smith on raising generous givers. 

#248 | Backstage with a Worship Leader - Elias Dummer

February 15, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Worship leader and Christian music artist, Elias Dummer, discusses the heart posture and value of corporate worship, spontaneous worship, as well as challenges that arise between performance and authentic worship. 

#247 | Wisdom in Entertainment - Paul Asay

February 08, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Senior associate editor for Plugged In, Paul Asay, talks to us about making wise decisions when it comes to entertainment and how we can teach discernment in this area to our children. 

#246 | The Integrity Gap - Jeff & Terra Mattson

February 01, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Jeff and Terra Mattson, co-authors of the book, Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live, describe how gaps in our integrity affect leadership, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and how confession plays a role in our integrity gap. 

#245 | Financial Stewardship - Garrett Dickerson

January 25, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Stewarding finances can be a difficult topic, but Garrett Dickerson provides astounding advice, tips, and tricks to stewarding what God has given you and shares how to pass that legacy down to your children. 

#244 | A Way with Words - Daniel Darling

January 18, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

We learn how to use our social media presence to glorify God as we speak with Daniel Darling, author of A Way with Words: Using our Online Conversations for Good.

#243 | Caught, Not Taught - Matt & Leslee Holliday

January 11, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and his wife Leslee visit with us about their ministry calling after baseball and how the "caught, not taught" philosophy works in evangelism through relationships.     

#242 | Progressive Christianity - Alisa Childers

January 04, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Former ZOEgirl, Alisa Childers, speaks to us on the Progressive Christianity movement and her book, Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity.

#241 | Finding Teachable Moments - Michele White

December 28, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

We dive deeper into the command in Deuteronomy 6 with our guest, Dr. Michele White, as she helps us in finding the teachable moments "as you go" through daily life. 

#240 | Everything Christmas!

December 21, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Our co-hosts, Marianne Howard, Josh Wooten, and Dr. Ron Hunter, discuss their own family traditions and pray a special blessing over this season and the coming new year. 

#239 | Faithful with Influence - Lauryn Williams

December 14, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Four-time Olympian, Lauryn Williams, coaches us on winning well, losing well, using our gifts and talents to glorify our Father in Heaven, and grounding our identity in Christ. 

#238 | Clear Communication - Shannon Litton

December 07, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Specialist Shannon Litton advises churches on marketing strategies that can help bring clarity to their communication and increase outreach.   

#237 | Building Accountability Among Men - Dr. Craig Fry

November 30, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Dr. Craig Fry coaches us on what accountability among small groups of men really looks like and explains how this type of community can be world-changing. 

#236 | The Uniform of Leadership - Jason Romano

November 23, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

We talk with Jason Romano who has authored the book, The Uniform of Leadership. He addresses issues such as priorities and what truly defines servant leadership. 

#235 | Enduring Storms - Patrick Schwenk

November 16, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

We discuss walking through seasons of suffering with our guest, Patrick Schwenk, who has written a book, In a Boat in the Middle of a Lake: Trusting the God Who Meets Us in Our Storm.

#234 | A Unified Discipleship Direction - Josh Wooten

November 09, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Bridging every ministry in your church to move in the same direction for the purpose of accomplishing the same goal isn't always easy. Josh Wooten advises us on avoiding the silo mentality and uniting ministries. 

#233 | Love Isn't All You Need - Kim Botto

November 02, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Find out why love ISN'T all you need as Kim Botto shares her wealth of knowledge on ministering to children who have experienced trauma. 

#232 | Loving God's Word Through Song - Jean Thomason

October 26, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

We have the joy to sit down with the wonderful Jean Thomason, whom many may know as Miss Pattycake, to discuss the importance of family worship. 

#231 | Lessons Learned in 2020

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Our panel of hosts, Marianne Howard, Josh Wooten, and Dr. Ron Hunter discuss things we've learned so far in 2020 and provide encouragement for both ministry leaders and families. 

#230 | Pursuit of the Prodigal - Jim Putman

October 12, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Author of Hope for the Prodigal, Jim Putman, both challenges and encourages the church and parents as they build spaces that are hard for prodigals to leave. 

#229 | Time with the Professor - Chris Shirley

October 05, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

We discuss a wide range of topics with Dr. Chris Shirley, which include balancing discipleship responsibility, grandparents' influence, and the future of seminary education. 

#228 | Shaping a Biblical Worldview - Josh Mulvihill

September 28, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

We are joined by Josh Mulvihill to discuss the importance of teaching the next generation based on the foundational truths revealed in Scripture.

#227 | Making the Bible Come to Life - Melissa MacDonald

September 21, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Get inspired as Melissa MacDonald guides us through bringing the Bible to life for audiences of all ages. 

#226 | Welcoming Young Adults in Ministry - Jay Strother

September 14, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Join our guest Jay Strother as he shares the vital role that young adults play in family ministry and how the church can reach them. 

#225 | Special Needs Ministry - Rich Mace

September 07, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Gain an abundance of knowledge on establishing a thriving special needs ministry as Rich Mace challenges us in five different areas of the planning process. 

#224 | Vision & Purpose in Ministry - Byron Ragains

August 31, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Guest Byron Ragains guides us through the importance of consistent evaluation of our ministry vision. 

#223 | Saying No to the Hustle - Jefferson Bethke

August 24, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Discover how to leave behind the hustle and busyness that is so prevalent in our culture through our interview with Jefferson Bethke.

#222 | Establishing a Discipleship Culture - Philip Nation

August 17, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Receive guidance from Philip Nation on how to break down barriers to establishing a discipleship culture in your church. 

#221 | Co-Parenting Works - Tammy Daughtry

August 10, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Learn from Tammy Daughtry how to minister best to families touched by divorce and step-parenting.

#220 | Fearless Parenting - Jimmy Myers

August 03, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Learn how to move from fearful parenting to fearless parenting as Dr. Jimmy Myers discusses his book, Fearless Parenting: How to Raise Faithful Kids in a Secular Culture.

#219 | The Power of Storytelling - Jason Byerly

July 27, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Be encouraged as Jason Byerly walks us through how to bring the Bible to life through great storytelling. 

#218 | Not So Perfect Mom - Amy Rienow

July 20, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Co-founder of Visionary Family Ministries, Amy Rienow shares what she has learned in her journey through motherhood and ministers to moms by discussing her newest book, Not So Perfect Mom. 

#217 | Creating a Discipleship Strategy - David Womack

July 13, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

We hear from David Womack on how and why to implement a comprehensive and cohesive discipleship strategy in our churches. 

#216 | May We Introduce...

July 06, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

We introduce the brand new D6 Family podcast co-hosts, Marianne Howard and Josh Wooten. 

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