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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


    • Jun 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Using an Anger Journal to Grow in Godliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 5:02


    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/

    Help! I'm an Angry Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 8:38


    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/

    How Children's Ministry Staff Can Help Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 8:12


    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/

    Seven Things Good Dads Say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:20


    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/

    Aiming for Family Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 5:26


    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/

    Standing Stones to Increase Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 4:53


    Standing stones were meant to build faith in Israel. They recount God's actions when things are more quiet. They can help build faith is us as well. Learn how.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/where-are-your-standing-stones/

    Proactive & Reactive Bible Intake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 6:48


    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/

    Two Uncommon Ways to Pray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 5:11


    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/

    Dad Secret- What If I Enjoy Work More Than Family?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 6:51


    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/

    Having an Effective Donut Date

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 8:01


    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/

    Are We Dishonest In Our Praise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 7:03


    Can we overpraise our children? One grandmother and school teacher asked me this question. I agreed. Listen to my whole reasoning.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/are-we-dishonest-in-our-praise/

    Understanding Just War Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 7:35


    With significant wars in the news, here are some ways to consider the principles that guide a just military.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/understanding-just-war-theory/

    What Are You Teaching Your Teens About Politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 8:57


    Here are some important principles of power and authority to remember no matter who is in office.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/what-are-you-teaching-your-teens-about-politics/

    Ideas, Truth, and Falsehoods

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 7:58


    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/

    Staying Friends With Your Adult Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 3:18


    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/

    Looking In the Mirror for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 5:07


    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/

    Navigating In-Law Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 6:49


    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/

    Cultivating a Love for Christ Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 4:10


    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/

    How Do Children Make Their Faith Their Own?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:38


    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

    Talking Points for Biblical Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:42


    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/

    Raising Sexually Healthy Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:12


    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/

    Five Reasons to Make Dinner an Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 6:37


    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/

    Leading Well In the Storms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:27


    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/

    Forgiveness in the Family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 6:28


    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/

    Filling Your Home With Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 6:18


    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/

    Levels of Communication for Family Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 5:54


    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/

    Needs and Personal Calling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 6:13


    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/

    Hospitality: A Value and a Duty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 7:11


    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 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/

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