In these short episodes of 5 to 10 minutes, Chap Bettis reads some of his most popular blog posts for your convenience. You will be equipped for family discipleship!
Listen to learn how we can build our sense of gratitude, and help develop it in our children.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/cultivating-an-attitude-of-gratitude/
In part 2 of this blog post, we look at five of the ways the local church is changing you for the better even if you don't realize it.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/nine-ways-your-church-changes-you-for-good/
The church is the bride of Christ. Yet, too many people love the groom but not the bride. Despite her imperfections she is changing you for good. Learn how.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/nine-ways-your-church-changes-you-for-good/
A new term has emerged - Family Pastor. What does it mean? Is there a new understanding or are we giving a new name to an old job description. Let's think about it together.To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/what-is-a-family-pastor/
As we build a life together with our spouse, it's important to remember who the true rock and foundation is.Read the original blog post here: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/your-spouse-is-not-your-rock/
Unfortunately, this question comes up too many times. In this recording, we want to help you think deeply and biblically about this question.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/should-i-make-my-teen-go-to-church/
Prayer will always be a struggle. But it is vital work. Discover seven different ways that you can pray for your children.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-ways-to-pray-for-your-children/
Jesus told us that his disciples would suffer. As much as we don't want it, if our children follow Jesus they may experience suffering as well. Have we prepared them for that moment? Listen in for having a biblical perspective on this topic.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/my-children-need-persecution/
Passivity is always a temptation for men. Have you thought about how Aaron's passivity might have affected his children? Listen in.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/aaron-and-his-sons/
Every church should have a strategy to equip families. In this episode we will think about what that means.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/why-should-you-have-a-family-ministry-strategy/
What advice would I give to a pastor about his family? This is a quick talk I gave at a pastor's retreat. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/pastor-all-the-sheep/
Have you thought much about how the Song of Solomon shows you the love of Christ for you. We will think about that together in this episode.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-bridegroom-the-song-of-solomon-and-middle-age/
In this episode, you can hear some exhortation for men to "man up" about the dating process. Helpful for young men and fathers of young men.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/advice-to-guys-who-want-to-date-my-daughters/
In God's infinite wisdom he has designed men and women differently. It his helpful for a dad to help his daughters understand this. This was my attempt as a dad.To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/complentarian-thoughts-for-my-daughter/
You can listen to my musings on spending money for Valentines Day. As much as you hate it, it might mean the world to your daughter.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/valentines-day-and-christian-dads/
Dads, you have an important role to play in protecting your daughter's purity. In this episode we talk about eight goals to strive for.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/eight-thoughts-on-protecting-the-purity-of-your-daughter/
The Christian position that marriage should be between a man and woman is increasingly under attack. Could you explain it to your teen in a logical way? This episode may help.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teens-and-sexuality-a-biblical-overview/
Are you telling your son or daughter to stay pure and save themselves for marriage? It might not be the right thing to say. Listen to this podcast to find out why.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/what-narrative-are-we-telling-our-children/
As intentional dads, we don't want to hear our children speaking disrespectfully to their mother. But might we be rushing in too soon. This episode can help us think more deeply.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/dads-dont-and-do-defend-your-wife/
The home can be a place we are always correcting. But we serve a God of encouragement. Here is one practical way to bring this encouragement into your family on a regular basis.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/the-power-of-the-red-plate-changing-the-negative-atmosphere-in-your-home/
Sometimes it can be difficult to disciple our children. Learn about some of the barriers to this noble goal.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/barriers-to-family-discipleship/
Does your family struggle with grumbling? Do you? In this episode we will think about how we can aim for contentment in our hearts and in our children's hearts.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-for-becoming-a-contented-parent/
It is easy to think of discipleship as a product that we want now. Instead, discipleship is a life-on-life process.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/discipleship-is-a-process-not-a-product/
Our culture has grown increasingly coarse and unthankful. What is missing? Honor. God calls us to honor seven different types of people. Listen to Part 2 to learn more people God calls us to honor.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-people-god-tells-us-to-honor/
Our culture has grown increasingly coarse and unthankful. What is missing? Honor. God calls us to honor seven different types of people. Listen to Part 1 to learn who three of those people are. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-people-god-tells-us-to-honor/
Part of good leadership is being self-aware. This episode will help you grow in this skill.To read the full blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/four-keys-to-self-awareness/
Family unity shows off the gospel to a watching world. But it is so diffictul to achieve. Learn principles for achieving unity here. Part 2. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/fighting-for-unity-12-practices-that-lead-to-family-and-church-harmony/
Family unity shows off the gospel to a watching world. But it is so diffictul to achieve. Learn principles for achieving unity here. Part 1. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/fighting-for-unity-12-practices-that-lead-to-family-and-church-harmony/
We want our children to follow Christ. But for what purpose? Are we aiming to low? Do we have cultural blinders on?To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/family-discipleship-for-what-purpose/
It is vital that parents understand their authority and speak in a way that communicates that authority to their children. Learn how in this episode.To read the full blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/speaking-with-verbal-authority/
Too often we get angry as parents because of the misbehavior of our children. But what if we learned something from police officers? Listen to this parable to learn valuable lessons as a parent.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/a-parable-of-two-kind-police-officers/
Parents often feel like their children are testing the limits. Could it be we have not established family rules. Learn how asking questions might reduce the conflict in your family.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/asking-questions-rather-than-giving-commands/
It seems to be acceptable to accept rudeness from children. Or could it be that we have not understood our call to train our children to be polite. Learn why this is an aspect of love. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/love-is-not-rude-is-my-family/
The first and hardest place to live out the gospel is in the home. But often we do not think about how the Scripture applies to the home. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/home-is-front-lines-of-christian-living/
If you live long enough it is going to happen. Your child's sin will embarrass you. How you respond is vital.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-should-a-parent-respond-to-public-humiliation/
The teenage years can be a time that our teens withdraw from us. But we want to move toward them and keep communication open. Learn how in this podcast.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/connecting-with-your-introverted-teen/
The prosperity gospel is an anathema to the readers of this blog. But we might be unwittingly teaching it to our children. Listen in for insights.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-ways-you-might-be-teaching-your-kids-the-prosperity-gospel/
This true story helps us reflect more deeply on the meaning of Christ's incarnation.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/can-you-feel-the-incarnation/
Christmas is a time that we think about the coming of the Messiah. But it also a chance to strengthen the faith of our teen by reminding them about prophesies that predicted Jesus coming that he could not have controlled.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/prophesies-prove-jesus-is-the-messiah/
How do we handle raising our children when our own parents don't agree? Some practical wisdom.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/handling-grandparents-who-disagree/
If we don't control the screens in our homes, they will control us. What principles should we apply when thinking about the issues of phones and screens? This audioblog will start giving you some answers.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/12-principles-for-media-use-in-the-family/
The month of December can be a wonderful time to celebrate the season and focus on Christ. Listen to twelve different ways you might bring Christ into your family's celebration.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/the-12-ways-of-christmas-family-discipleship/
Are you wondering how you will handle the Santa Claus issue? Although this is not a gospel issue, this audioblog will tell you what our family did and why we did it so that you can make your own decisions.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-we-handled-santa-claus-the-easter-bunny-and-the-tooth-fairy/
Scripture tells us not to exasparate our children. What does that mean, and how do we avoid it?To read the full blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-can-parents-exasperate-their-children/
We want our parenting to be gospel-centered and full of grace. But have we misunderstood grace? This post helps intentional parents think more deeply about gospel-parenting.To read the full blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/is-something-missing-in-our-gospel-parenting/
Ending instruction with "OK?" is a trap that loving parents fall into. Learn why this is not a wise way to do this and a better alternative.To read the full blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/why-ok-is-not-ok/
Often fear is behind our lack of submission. Learn how to love others by speaking peace to those fears.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/speaking-peace-to-our-fears/
It is possilbe to both overthink and underthink parenting at the same time. This episode explains the problem with both.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/overthinking-or-underthinking-parenting/
This popular verse for parents has fallen out of favor with parents. What is it actually teaching and not teaching? This episode takes a look.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/proverbs-226-a-second-look-at-a-discredited-verse/
Do you constantly feel like you have to be doing something? Is your to-do list exhausting you? In this episode we talk about a perspective you might be missing.To read the full blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/greater-than-do/
Holidays present a unique opportunity fo connect the generations. In this post we give you some question to ask to deepen the conversation.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/asking-life-questions-around-the-holidays/
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