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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!

Chap Bettis


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    Greeting Each Other: The Most Basic Expression of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 4:43


    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/

    Godly Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 6:31


    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/

    Is Gentle Parenting Biblical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 13:35


    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/

    Greater Love and Greater Discernment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 4:31


    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/

    Teaching Substitutionary Atonement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 6:12


    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/

    When You and Your Spouse Don't Agree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 8:38


    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/

    Living and Praying the Holiday Tension

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 9:42


    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/

    Our Hearts are Still Connected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 5:22


    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/

    Positions and Interests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 4:33


    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/

    Wisdom and Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 3:54


    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/

    Creating Structure In an Unstructured Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 9:14


    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/

    Building Backbone As a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 5:56


    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/

    Levels of Delegation: What Smart Leaders Understand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 6:46


    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/

    How Do I Lead When I Don't Know Where I'm Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 5:28


    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/

    Completing the Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 9:34


    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/

    A Growth Cycle for Those Who Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 7:19


    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/

    Dads, Manage Your Household Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 8:50


    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/

    Oobleck and the Qualities of a Good Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 4:36


    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/

    What Is Leadership In the Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 7:04


    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/

    Magic Phrases We Used With Our Young Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 6:34


    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/

    Honoring Grandparents In an Age of Unhonor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 5:38


    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/

    Filling a Bucket and Lighting It On Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 7:12


    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/

    The Lavish Father and His Two Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 7:33


    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/

    Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 7:40


    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/

    What is a Family Pastor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 7:02


    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/

    Ways Your Church is Changing You, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 8:26


    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/

    Ways Your Church is Changing You, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 10:13


    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/

    Your Spouse Is Not Your Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 4:38


    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/

    Should I Make My Teen Go to Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 8:07


    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/

    Seven Ways to Pray For Your Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 5:32


    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/

    Helping Our Children Handle Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 7:17


    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/

    Aaron and His Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 4:01


    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/

    Pastor All the Sheep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 8:08


    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/

    Honoring Grandparents In an Age of Unhonor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 5:38


    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 You Should Have a Family Ministry Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 8:37


    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/

    Family Discipleship- For What Purpose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 6:47


    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/

    The Bridegroom, Song of Solomon, and Middle Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 4:57


    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/

    Valentine's Day and Christian Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 3:32


    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/

    Advice to Guys Who Want to Date My Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 10:25


    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/

    Complimentarian Thoughts For My Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:12


    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/

    8 Thoughts on Protecting the Purity of Your Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 4:35


    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/

    Teens and Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 9:26


    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/

    Dads, Don't and Do Defend Your Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 4:34


    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 Power of the Red Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 4:46


    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/

    Barriers to Family Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 5:24


    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/

    7 Principles for Becoming a Contented Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 7:24


    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/

    Discipleship Is a Process, Not a Product

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 5:10


    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/

    7 People God Tells Us to Honor, pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 6:58


    7 People God Tells Us to Honor, pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 8:29


    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/

    Four Keys to Self-Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:25


    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/

    Fighting for Unity: Practices that Lead to Family and Church Harmony, pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 9:12


    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/

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