Discipleship Parenting
246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe Discipleship Parenting podcast is not Christian parenting tips. It's diving into the Bible, applying it to our lives, and learning how to live it out and pass it on to our children. As parents, our kids hear what we say, but, more importantly, they see what we do. In today's world, more than ever, our children need us to show them the true life and adventure found in following Jesus.
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Episodes
Episode 196: Enemies of God
August 30, 2022 04:36 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBFriendship with the world means enmity towards God? Does that sound a bit harsh? It might actually make a lot more sense than we'd think.
Episode 195: Witnesses
August 19, 2022 05:01 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBThe twelve apostles didn't have to come up with a catchy story or a winning game plan to spread the gospel. All Jesus commanded them to do was to be his witnesses of what they had seen and heard. Now it's our turn.
Episode 194: Rescue Me
August 04, 2022 05:01 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBCrashing waves. Lighting strikes all around. Wind that threatens to capsize the boat. God, rescue me!
Episode 193: Does God Exist?
July 21, 2022 12:25 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MBThis question is a common one. But is the answer actually illusive? It's important to talk about it because the implications are life changing.
Episode 192: Belief Driven
July 07, 2022 14:01 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat we believe is obvious because our lives show it. Let's look beyond the things we say and get to the heart of the matter. What do we really believe?
Episode 191: Deadly Serious
June 20, 2022 05:01 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBGod is deadly serious about some things. It's important that we understand them.
Episode 190: Talking Tough Topics with Your Kids
June 09, 2022 05:01 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBHow are you going to talk to your kids about all the tough things happening in the world? We can't just avoid them. So, let us dive in.
Episode 189: Danger From Within
June 02, 2022 05:01 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MBAmerica isn't invincible. These days it's easy to see the dangers facing our nation, but do we see the imminent danger from within?
Episode 188: Liars
May 19, 2022 05:01 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBWe are all liars and we are good at it. So, it's not a matter of whether or not we will lie. The question to ask ourselves is: what are we going to do when God's truth confronts our lies?
Episode 187: Faithful Then and Now
May 12, 2022 05:01 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBWe see God's faithfulness on display throughout the Bible. Fast forward to today and nothing has changed.
Episode 186: Intentional
May 03, 2022 05:17 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIf you want something to be a part of your life, it takes being intentional and making it a top priority. So does making disciples.
Episode 185: Freedom From Others
April 19, 2022 05:01 - 21 minutes - 31 MBRelationships weren't meant to be this way. Sin wasn't supposed to infect everything. Yet this is the reality of the fallen world we live in. How do we find freedom when others cause us hurt and sadness?
Episode 184: Worthy of Our Extravagance
April 07, 2022 05:01 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBNo gift is too costly. No sacrifice is too big. No treasure can compare. When we know Jesus, we realize he is worthy of our extravagance.
Episode 183: It's Our Time
March 25, 2022 05:01 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWe all have one life. We don't get to pick the times we live. But now is our time. What are we going to do with it?
Episode 182: Forgivable
March 17, 2022 13:30 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBIf you are feeling discouraged and defeated, or questioning whether or not God could still forgive you, or maybe just need a reminder of his love, then this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive into an account that reminds us of God's mercy and grace for sinners like us.
Episode 181: Courage Under Opposition
March 07, 2022 06:01 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBThere is a spiritual battle raging that impacts our lives as we follow Jesus and live as His disciples. We should expect opposition as we actively advance against the darkness. In God's strength, let's courageously persevere under it.
Episode 180: The Cost of Love
February 22, 2022 22:22 - 17 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Bible tells us to love as Jesus loved us. Are we willing to go that far, or does our love have conditions and limits? Are we willing to love even when it comes at a cost?
Episode 179: The Battle Belongs to God
February 14, 2022 06:01 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBWe all face battles in our lives. When something threatens to bring us down, where do we turn? Who do we look to when the battles feel impossible or the enemies overwhelming?
Episode 178: Wars and Rumors of Wars
February 03, 2022 17:27 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBRussia amassing troops on the boarder of Ukraine, North Korea testing missiles, the Taliban taking over Afghanistan - these are just some of the wars and rumors of wars filling the news recently. How can we stem the fears and anxieties that want to overwhelm us when we hear of these things? How do we keep focused on the mission in the midst of uncertain times?
Episode 177: Hypocrites
January 20, 2022 13:53 - 18 minutes - 26.7 MBNot much fires us up like witnessing hypocrisy. Yet an honest look at our own lives and we quickly realize we are often just as guilty of the hypocrisy we so hate. So what is the right path forward? Are we to "live and let live"?
Episode 176: Who Is Jesus?
January 12, 2022 06:01 - 20 minutes - 29 MBMany are willing to say he was a good teacher. Others are drawn to his love for all people. His birth splits all of history's dates in two. But, who is Jesus? There is no topic more important to our lives than this one.
Episode 175: Give Forgiveness
December 21, 2021 15:39 - 20 minutes - 29.2 MBListening to a Christian radio drama last week got our family talking all about forgiveness. We love that God forgives us for our sins. We appreciate when others forgive us when we mess up. But forgive others? This is so much harder and can even seem impossible. Yet it is what God tells us to do as Christians and it is through Him we are able to do it. So, let's give forgiveness to others this Christmas.
Episode 174: Citizenship
December 09, 2021 22:07 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBWhere is your citizenship? As Christians, we must remember that this world is not our home. No, we are sojourners and exiles here and our true home is with God in heaven. As we journey on, let us remember that we have been made new through Jesus and given a job to do on the way there. So let's press on and persevere until the end. It will be worth it!
Episode 173: Christmastime
December 02, 2021 22:35 - 16 minutes - 23.8 MBGuess what? It is Christmastime. It is a season of Christmas lights, the decorated tree, memorable songs, and favorite treats. It is also when we celebrate an unimaginable truth: God became man. It is hard to comprehend the radical love of God that would move Him to such an act of humility. Has this Christmas miracle changed your life forever?
Episode 172: Reimagine Your Life
November 22, 2021 21:54 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBLet's try to reimagine what our families might look like as we live as Christians in a world that is walking in darkness. Too often we slide into the pattern shown us by the world - a life that makes very little sense biblically. Instead, let's follow Jesus and live the life He calls us to walk.
Episode 171: Let's Be Hospitable
November 02, 2021 04:54 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBDo you view hospitality as an important part of your Christian life? The Bible makes it clear that it is! That doesn't mean it's always easy or convenient. Be encouraged to see beyond the challenges and make this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season an opportunity to bless others by welcoming them into your home.
Episode 170: Are We In The Battle?
October 18, 2021 05:58 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBThere is a spiritual battle raging all around us. We have been called to take part in it - warring with the spiritual weapons God has given us. Are you engaged in the battle? Or, are you having a King David moment and staying back while others are off fighting?
Episode 169: Convinced
October 11, 2021 05:01 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen we truly believe something, it changes how we live from that point on. We can know what the Bible says, but being convinced of its truths is a whole different story. We are convinced. Are you?
Episode 168: Servants of God
October 01, 2021 05:33 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBWe have been purchased by the precious blood of our Savior, Jesus. Because of that, we follow Him as our Lord. Do we truly comprehend what that means?
Episode 167: Movement of Obedience
September 17, 2021 19:57 - 18 minutes - 26.9 MBGod cares about obedience. It's not something we talk about often, but we should be. Let's pray God works in our hearts to make us people and families that break out of the cycle of what is "normal" and acceptable. While this comes with challenges, a movement of radical obedience to the Word of God is exactly what the next generation and the world needs!
Episode 166: Whatever It Takes
September 10, 2021 05:01 - 18 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat we are doing isn't working. The majority of young people who grow up active in the church walk away from the faith by adulthood. This heartbreaking statistic burdens us to ask the question: Are we willing to do whatever it takes to fight back for the next generation?
Episode 165: Special Guest: Bethany Beal - Embracing Biblical Womanhood
August 25, 2021 05:01 - 36 minutes - 50 MBThe world has much to say about what it means to be a woman and there is a lot of pressure to buy into that image. Yet what if the Creator didn't leave the job of defining womanhood up to our cultural whims? What if He created us unique and for a specific purpose? Parents, in a world filled with counterfeit ideas of what it means to be a woman, this podcast could not be more important! Join us as Bethany Beal of Girl Defined Ministries dives into the topic of biblical womanhood.
Episode 164: Don't Give Up Ground
August 19, 2021 04:34 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBWe've been weeding overgrown gardens and realizing how much work it is to take back ground lost to thistles and dandelions. Weeds never stop trying to grow back. So, fighting to keep the ground we've gained is a constant battle. Join us as we look at the great spiritual application of this same truth and be reminded to not give up ground.
Episode 163: A Powerful Recommendation
August 09, 2021 03:49 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBSometimes something is so good that you just have to tell someone about it. Join us on the podcast today as we do just that!
Episode 162: Abundant Danger
August 02, 2021 04:16 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBBefore God's people enter the Promised Land, He gives them a warning about the abundant danger they will face in the land they are going in to posses. The surprise is that this is not the danger any of us would expect. As sinners ourselves, we must realize we are just as susceptible to the same danger the Israelites faced. How do we fight against this abundant danger? Listen and be equipped today.
Episode 161: Train Like an Olympian
July 23, 2021 16:44 - 22 minutes - 32 MB1 Corinthians 9:24-25 says, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." As Christians, let's do whatever it takes to run the race of faith, looking at how Olympians train for our inspiration.
Episode 160: Trekking the Narrow Path
July 15, 2021 20:47 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBFollowing Jesus is an adventure, a challenging trek on the narrow path. In this episode, we share the journey God has had us walking the past year. We hope it encourages you as you press on living a life surrendered to God. He is with you always in the hills and the valleys. Never stop seeking and following our amazing God.
Episode 159: Fasting
July 01, 2021 12:33 - 18 minutes - 26.9 MBLook throughout the Bible and you'll see lots of key characters fasting - David, Esther, Daniel, Paul, and even Jesus. But why? What is fasting? Why do it? Does it still matter for Christians today? Join us to discover how fasting can be a blessing in your life.
Episode 158: The Small Battles are the Big Battles
June 25, 2021 05:13 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBWe want to win the big spiritual battles in life. Yet we overlook all the seemingly insignificant battles that face us every day. We must recognize that these are not small battles at all. In fact, when we start claiming victory in these moments, we are actually winning the true battles!
Episode 157: Fear God
June 18, 2021 15:21 - 18 minutes - 26.6 MBAs Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Let’s take a moment to get a small glimpse of God from the Bible. It is a life-changing experience that leaves us completely humbled and having a renewed awe and reverence for our holy God.
Episode 156: God, the Bible, and Homosexuality
June 08, 2021 17:16 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIf God is real and the Bible is His Word, then that changes everything. We quickly understand that it doesn’t matter what one person thinks or another. It doesn’t matter what the world is celebrating or not. In this podcast episode, we dive into the Bible to see what God says about homosexuality—and all sins—and share the good news of salvation through Jesus.
Episode 155: Remember
May 21, 2021 04:14 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBLife has a way of constantly throwing challenging circumstances our way. It's easy in these moments to shrink back or look for God to prove Himself. But, the truth is, He already has. God will never change and His promises remain true. We don't need new signs and wonders. We just need the faith to remember who He is and what He has already done.
Episode 154: Out of Our Minds
May 14, 2021 21:06 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBThe world is a mess. The culture is in chaos. While we may feel overwhelmed, we must remember it is all symptoms of a broken world living in darkness without the truth. Are you willing to step into the mess for Jesus? What if that means looking like you are out of your mind? What if that means sacrifice and suffering?
Episode 153: Boundary Lines
May 07, 2021 04:57 - 18 minutes - 26 MBAs humans, we don't like boundary lines. We've been told they hold us back from being who we truly are. Yet the Creator has established the entire world to function within clear lines and limits. Everything has its place and its order. So how does this impact our lives as Christians?
Episode 152: What is Truth?
April 29, 2021 05:01 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThe world constantly throws out the same question that Pontius Pilate asked Jesus before he sentenced him to death, "What is truth?" Isn't that the same cry we hear today? What is gender? What is marriage? What is life? What is truth? The Bible doesn't leave us guessing. Do you know what it says? Do you know the truth? It is important because the truth sets us free.
Episode 151: Family Creed
April 20, 2021 05:05 - 16 minutes - 24 MBIt's easy to feel like you know what you stand for until the realities of life start beating against your foundation like crashing waves. When the fears, questions, and pressures arise, will you hold firm to what you believe in or will you find yourself caught off guard and tossed around?
Episode 150: Deluded
April 09, 2021 04:32 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MBAre we susceptible to being deluded? Is it possible that we are placing our hope, trust, satisfaction, or identity in something as foolish as a lifeless idol? Isaiah chapter 44 speaks some blunt words about the idol builder that are good for all of us to remember.
Episode 149: Chapter 1 - Discipleship Parenting
April 02, 2021 03:30 - 18 minutes - 26.6 MBDiscipleship Parenting. What is it? Why does it matter? Does it even work? Dive into this special podcast episode where we share the first chapter of Chosen Gen's book, Discipleship Parenting Foundations. You don't have to get swept up in all the worldly pressures that try to influence you and your family. Find the courage to push back against the current of the world and stand firm as a family on the only foundation that cannot be shaken.
Episode 148: Double Down
March 25, 2021 04:39 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MBHave you ever tried to live by God's Word and found things only got harder? Have you started discipling your kids in their faith only to find your family feels more messy than ever? Did you try sharing your faith only to have it seemingly make no difference? Today, we have some encouragement for those of you who find yourself in tough, discouraging places: double down.
Episode 147: Let's Be Friends
March 16, 2021 04:07 - 19 minutes - 28.2 MBChristian friendships are such a blessing! Join us as we discuss how to develop good friendships and what it looks like to be there for one another as the body of Christ. In a world of isolation and superficial social media friendships, real life with real people who share our love for Jesus is worth fighting for.