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!
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/
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/
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