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!
Do you want to connect to the heart of your children? A donut date is one way to do that. Learn how in this episode.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/nine-elements-of-an-effective-donut-date/
As dads, our words are powerful. Listen for how we can use them to minister well to our children.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/seven-things-good-dads-say/
A young father confessed he was loving his work but not his young children. This was my response to an honest, heartfelt admission.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dad-secret-love-work-family/
Is a strong-willed child a problem or a blessing? Listen in to a few thoughts that might change your perspective in the midst of the battle.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/thoughts-for-the-strong-willed-child/
Children's directors and children's Sunday School teachers often have heart for helping parents but don't know how. In this episode, I make a number of suggestions.To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-childrens-directors-and-teachers-can-help-parents/
One way to grow in patience is to slow life down and reflect on the upsets. An anger journal does just that. Learn more in this podcast.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/using-an-anger-journal-to-grow-in-godliness/
This episode will give you an overview of how to handle anger with your children. It is a quick summary of the Parenting with Patience material.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/help-angry-parent/
This small episode is perfect for parents of young children. We want to have fun with our kids. Let's just make sure they know it is just playing.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/clearly-playing-balancing-playtime-and-proper-behavior/
In a culture that muddies the waters, sometimes we need to return to basic categories as we evaluate ideas. Here are some tools to do that.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/ideas-truth-and-falsehoods/
How can our household establish its own priorities when the extended family has its own expectations? Some wise ways others have handled this.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/navigating-in-law-expectations/
Unity in a family shows off the glory of God to the world. And it is incredible difficult to obtain. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't aim for it.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/aiming-for-family-unity/
Our God is a community of persons who haved loved and honored each other from all eternity. Our families have a chance to display this mystery to the world.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/family-love-makes-the-triune-god-visible/
How can we remain friends after our children have flown the nest? Listen in for one suggestion for connecting with their hearts.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/staying-friends-with-your-adult-children/
Are you praying for your children? I hope you are. This episode gives you two other ways you may not have thought about.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/two-uncommon-ways-a-parent-can-pray/
In the busyness of daily life, we want to be sure we don't neglect the most important thing. Here is how we can grow a love for Christ in all we do. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/impactful-parenting-how-our-family-cultivated-a-love-for-christ-through-everyday-actions/
The Bible is powerful. We can read it proactively, like with a reading plan. But is especially powerful when we read it in reaction to a circumstance that God puts in our lives. Learn more.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/proactive-and-reactive-bible-intake/
In this important episode, we talk how a child's faith must grow into an adult faith and what to expect in that process.To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-do-children-make-their-faith-their-own
You may be familiar with James's illustration of how our application of scripture is like our use of a mirror. Here is how we can use it properly to change.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/looking-in-the-mirror-for-change/
It can be difficult to discuss sexuality with our teens. Here are some point that we want to communicate clearly to them.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/talking-points-for-biblical-sexuality/
We are living in the new dark ages when it comes to gender and sexuality. You can learn how to come up with an overall plan by listening to this podcast.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/seven-discipleship-objectives-for-raising-sexually-healthy-children/
This short episode lets you in on a secret I learned from some missionary friends. It has helped me as a parent and a pastor.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/needs-and-personal-calling/
In the middle of a busy day, it's easy to forget that something as basic as a family meal has importance. Listen to learn how it served our family well.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/five-reasons-to-make-dinner-an-event/
Music can change the atmosphere of our home and help us focus more on the Lord. Learn how you can implement this in your home.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/filling-your-home-with-music/
Hospitiality is constantly promoted in tthe Scriptures as an expression of love. How are we doing in this simple habit? This episdoe will encourage you.To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/hospitality-a-new-testament-value-and-duty/
Greeting other is not only loving, but commanded in Scripture. Here is how it is good for us and for the church.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/greeting-each-other-the-most-basic-expression-of-love/
Even when they're adults, we will always feel with and for our children. Some thoughts on this stage of life.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/our-hearts-are-still-connected/
Repentance and correction are a necessary ingrediant in the Christian life. This podcast will help everyone in the family learn how to grow in this area - especially Mom and Dad!To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/my-family-my-growth-five-characteristics-of-godly-repentance/
Paul's prayer in Philippians 1 has surprising application for parents and church leaders.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/a-biblical-prayer-greater-love-and-greater-discernment/
Forgiveness is a fundamental principle of our faith. Here is how we can teach it to our children.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/forgiveness-in-the-family/
A call to dads to ensure that our parenting strategies are based on full truths from a biblical worldview.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/is-gentle-parenting-biblical-an-open-letter-from-a-dad-to-dads/
Are you and your spouse regularly disagreeing about parenting decisions? Learn how to handle these different disagreements and become more unified.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/when-you-and-your-spouse-dont-agree/
This valuable insight has helped me navigate many conflicts in a godly way. I think it will help you also.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/positions-and-interests/
Every family will experience trials and storms. That is guaranteed. The question is, "Will we lead well through those times?" This podcast can help.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/leading-well-in-the-storms/
Did you know there are five different levels of communication? Understanding them will make you more self-aware and help make your family more unified.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/levels-of-communication-for-family-discipleship/
In this life lesson leadership lesson, we talk about how wisdom leads to justice, but lack of wisdom can lead to feelings of injustice.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/wisdom-and-justice-lack-of-wisdom-and-injustice/
Leaders understand what they can and cannot do. In this episode we will reflect on Jesus' words on his final night and how they help us think about our own work.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/completing-the-work/
Planning your time can be difficult when you have to create your own structure. Here are some suggestions.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/suggestions-for-creating-structure-in-an-unstructured-week/
The insight from this podcast is worth its weight in gold. I messed up plenty of times delegating. You don't have to make the same mistake.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/levels-of-delegation-what-smart-leaders-in-the-home-and-church-understand/
Good leadership requires courage to do hard things. This courage will help us manage our households well.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/building-backbone-as-a-leader/
The most important thing we can understand is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. Learn a simple help from the crucifixion story in Luke 23.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teaching-children-the-substitutionary-atonement-based-on-luke-23/
Big days can bring big stresses with our older children. Here are some approaches to avoid and others to embrace.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/living-and-praying-the-holiday-tension/
Effective leaders continue to grow. Here is what that can look like in practice.Read the original blog post here: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/a-growth-cycle-for-those-who-lead/
What do Dr. Seuss, non-Newtonian liquids, and leadership have to do with each other? Quite a bit! Learn about it in this podcast.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/oobleck-and-the-qualities-of-a-good-leader/
As men, we are called to lead in our homes. But what is leadership? And what is godly leadership? This post will start to answer that question.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/what-is-leadership-in-the-home/
Leadership is difficult. As a husband, how do you lead when you don't know where you are going? In this episode, we answer the question about what to do and what not to do in the situation that every husband faces.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-do-i-lead-when-i-dont-know-where-to-go/
Paul tells us an elder is to manage his household well. But in fact this applies to all men. Let's look at what Paul does and does not mean by this phrase.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/manage-household-dads/
The well-known story of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 contains some lessons on how parents can handle prodigals. In this episode we point you to those suggestion as well as the podcast that contains the full sermon.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-lavish-father-and-his-two-sons/
Here are some useful phrases that helped us establish good practices with our children.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/magic-phrases-we-used-with-our-young-children/
Grandparents can be a blessing or a struggle. In this episode we will think about God's call for our children to honor them and why it is important. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/honoring-grandparents-in-an-age-of-unhonor/
Why is it that so many who grow up in a Christian home don't hunger for the word? How can we change that? In this episode we will think about the goal of filling the bucket and lighting it on fire.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/filling-a-bucket-and-lighting-it-on-fire/
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/
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