The Family Discipleship Podcast

The Family Discipleship Podcast

Cassie Bryant, Chelsea Griffin, Adam Griffin

Imperfect parents having conversations about the critically important and mostly ordinary work of leading at home.

Marriage: My Spouse's Friendships

Marriage: My Spouse's Friendships

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how Godly friendships can bless a marriage.Questions Covered in This Episode:How can friendships be a blessing to a Christian marriage?Why do we hear things from our friends in ways we don’t from our spouse?What would you say to someone whose spouse's friends are not a blessing?Does your family have family friends?How have you created space for friendships?How can someone practically carve out that time in their own marri

Feb 24, • 44:23

Marriage: Listening Like Jesus

Marriage: Listening Like Jesus

Chelsea Griffin and Cassie Bryant discuss what it looks like to be a good listener in marriage.Questions Covered in This Episode:What do you think makes someone a good listener?How do you think developing as a listener blesses a family? When you think of Jesus as a listener what bible stories come to mind for you? How do you imagine a one-on-one conversation with Jesus going?Cassie, your husband has been a counselor. Did he develop pretty good listening skills and does that translate into your m

Feb 17, • 35:01

Marriage: My Best vs. Your Worst

Marriage: My Best vs. Your Worst

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how strengths and weaknesses can effect a marriage. Questions Covered in This Episode:Why would a podcast that’s all about Family Discipleship spend a season talking about Marriage?Why do I compare my best to your worst?What’s the problem with this thinking?Should couples expect to have different strengths and weaknesses?Why do you think we are tempted to compare our strengths to the weaknesses of our spouses?How does apa

Feb 10, • 34:11

Marriage: Seeing Things My Way

Marriage: Seeing Things My Way

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how seeing things differently from your spouse can actually be a gift in marriage.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why would a podcast that’s all about Family Discipleship spend a season talking about Marriage?When did the Bryant Family start?Should couples expect to see things differently?How does this play out in your marriage?Why do you think the desire to have our way is such a common struggle in marriage? How does pride play a role i

Feb 3, • 39:03

Marriage: Essential Ground Rules

Marriage: Essential Ground Rules

Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin discuss some of the ground rules they have for their own marriage and how it helps their marriage flourish. Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on in our lives?What resources do we have coming out?What group have we been meeting with and what have we been talking about with them?What are the “ground rules” for the Griffin marriage?Why is it important to assume the best?What about people who decide not to share their locations or passwords?How do we tal

Jan 27, • 48:25

Season 8 — Marriage

Season 8 — Marriage

Season 8 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on January 27th! In this episode, Adam Griffin previews what is to come in Season 8.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we covering this season?Who is this season for? Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of

Jan 20, • 1:28

Talking With Your Littles About Santa (Replay)

Talking With Your Littles About Santa (Replay)

Adam, Cassie, and Chelsea talk about different approaches Christian parents take to talking with their kids about Santa Claus. Questions that we discussed in this episode:What are the different approaches Christian parents are taking toward Santa?Is telling kids about Santa lying to them?Does Santa distract us from what we celebrate at Christmas?How do American Christmas traditions help us point our family to Christ?Is there anywhere in the bible where the celebration of the Christmas holiday is

Dec 16, 2024 • 40:06

Too Much Pressure or Not Enough Faith

Too Much Pressure or Not Enough Faith

Adam Griffin wraps up season 7 with a monologue episode to discuss the importance and call of family discipleship.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the solution to the “burden” of family discipleship?What do we loose when we dont emphasize family discipleship because parents are overwhelmed?What opposition do we face when we fight for family discipleship?What are we called to?What does it look like to train to lead your family spiritually? Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please

Dec 9, 2024 • 17:17

Why ALL Your Work Matters with Jordan Raynor

Why ALL Your Work Matters with Jordan Raynor

Adam Griffin is joined by Jordan Raynor to have a conversation about the joy of work and the promises of eternity.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us some about your work and your family? What kicked off all your thinking and writing about how Christians consider their work?How did Genesis 1-2 change the way you thought about being a father?What advice would you give to parents who struggle to see the significance of their daily tasks at home in God's larger plan? What encouragemen

Dec 2, 2024 • 36:21

How Can Stories Help Us Disciple? with Andrew Peterson

How Can Stories Help Us Disciple? with Andrew Peterson

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss how we can use the art of storytelling and creativity to disciple in our homes.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you share with us how being a dad has shaped creative spheres for you? What was it like to see an idea go from your mind to paper, to the imaginations of so many families, and then see it translated into an animated series? For families who already love the Wingfeather Saga, what will they find familiar in T

Nov 25, 2024 • 42:05

Helping Your Kids Memorize Scripture with Hunter Beless

Helping Your Kids Memorize Scripture with Hunter Beless

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Hunter Beless to discuss how you can lead your family in memorizing scripture and why it's important.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does sharing your faith with your kids look like in your home right now?What started your passion for teaching kids to memorize scripture?You’ve got a great kids book called “Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It.” Will you walk us through how that framework helps kids to memorize scripture?Have you seen adults set exp

Nov 18, 2024 • 46:32

Inside the Greear Home with JD Greear

Inside the Greear Home with JD Greear

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by JD Greear to have a conversation about what Family Discipleship looks like for the Greears!Questions Covered in This Episode:If I asked your children to describe you, what kind of things do you think they would say, and, if it’s any different, what kind of things would you hope they would say one day? As you were raising your kids, what did following Christ as a family look like for y’all? What were the rhythms of discipleship for you as a dad?What ar

Nov 11, 2024 • 43:14

Gospel Mom with Risen Motherhood

Gospel Mom with Risen Motherhood

Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood to about their new book “Gospel Mom.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about your ministry changing and what that feels like right now?What inspired the new book, “Gospel Mom”?Why do you think it’s hard for parents to live like we believe we are free from guilt and fear and ready to battle with sin, instead of other parents?What are the spiritual disciplines that God has used to bless

Nov 4, 2024 • 51:42

A Home with God with Kyle Worley

A Home with God with Kyle Worley

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Kyle Worley to discuss union with Christ.Questions Covered in This Episode:What books do you have coming out and how do people make sure they don’t miss them when they get released?Is it okay to say that being a Christian is someone who “Jesus has come to live in their heart?” Does Jesus live in them or do they live in Jesus or is it both?What part of your teaching on Union with Christ do you find that people are always responding to

Oct 28, 2024 • 42:20

Our Best Family Discipleship Lessons - Episode 100

Our Best Family Discipleship Lessons - Episode 100

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant celebrate the 100th episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is an unexpected lesson you have earned while hosting this podcast?What are the episodes you think you will go back to to hear again?Have you had any listener interactions that have had a lasting impression on you?If you could go back to the first episode, is there anything you wish you knew?Are there any dream guests or topics that you have in mi

Oct 21, 2024 • 39:49

Parenting without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World with Rachel Gilson

Parenting without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World with Rachel Gilson

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Rachel Gilson to discuss how we can parent without panic in an LGBT-affirming world.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? What inspired you to write, Born Again This Way?Why do think living in an LGBT-Affirming World causes so much fear for parents?Why do think starting with what sex is, is a good place to start this conversation?Why do you think so much of our culture, including Christian culture

Oct 14, 2024 • 45:03

The Greatest Kids Book Ever! with Carl Laferton

The Greatest Kids Book Ever! with Carl Laferton

Sponsors: To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Our Sister Shows: Knowing Faith | Tiny Theologians The Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.   Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Oct 7, 2024 • 43:10

Discipling Your Teens (15-18)

Discipling Your Teens (15-18)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how important it is for parents to disciple their teenagers.Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for 15-18 year olds?What are your hopes and fears for the teen years?What is the reputation of a teenager?What are the kinds of things that teenagers love to experiment with and take risks with?How do we have great conversations with kids in this stage and maintain a healthy parent/child relationship?What’s importan

Sep 30, 2024 • 34:02

Discipling Your Young Teenagers (12-14)

Discipling Your Young Teenagers (12-14)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how to disciple young teenagers in your home.Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for 12-14-year-olds?What are the spiritual opportunities with this age group?What does discipling this age look like for us?What are the new and growing temptations that this stage will face in this generation?How do we have great conversations with kids in this stage and maintain a healthy parent/child relations

Sep 23, 2024 • 48:31

Discipling Your Elementary Age Kids (7-11)

Discipling Your Elementary Age Kids (7-11)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant continue their discussion on how to disciple children at various stages by focusing on the elementary age group!Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for seven to eleven year olds?What are the spiritual opportunities with this age group?What did this look like for us?Why does Family Discipleship start to drop off for families at this stage?How do you help grow kids in responsibility and the ability to solve their own pr

Sep 16, 2024 • 44:45

Discipling Your Preschooler (4-6)

Discipling Your Preschooler (4-6)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how we can disciple our preschoolers!Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for four to six-year-olds?What are the spiritual opportunities with this age group?What did this look like for our family?What about a kid who won’t obey or listen at this age?What resources do you like for this age group?If kids this age can just repeat what I say like a parrot, why should we disciple them?What kind of expectations shoul

Sep 9, 2024 • 39:44

Discipling Your Toddler (1-3)

Discipling Your Toddler (1-3)

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about discipling your toddlers.Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s going on developmentally for one to three-year-olds?What are kids this age doing independently for faith formation and what are the parents carrying for them?What did this look like for us?What about a kid that won’t sit still?Can you bring a kid this age to church?What resources do you like for this age group?What kind of expectations should parents have a

Sep 2, 2024 • 37:03

Discipling Your Baby

Discipling Your Baby

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about how you can practice discipleship with a new baby in your family.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is your earliest memory?Why does this feel weird to so many families?Can you disciple a baby?Can you love your baby before they know what love is?What age can you start discipling your child?Do we have any examples of this in the Bible?What did this look like for us?What role do you think habits play into discipling a baby?When is too

Aug 26, 2024 • 41:21

Season 7 Trailer

Season 7 Trailer

Season 7 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 26! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 7.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to talk about this season?Who are we excited about talking to this season?Resources Mentioned:“The Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew Peterson Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew Peterson“The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross” by Carl LafertonRisen Motherhood Sponsors:To learn more about o

Aug 19, 2024 • 2:32

If A Good Man is Hard to Find…

If A Good Man is Hard to Find…

Adam Griffin has another solo episode to talk about fatherhood and manhood from a biblical perspective.Questions Covered in This Episode:If you woke up tomorrow and you were the opposite gender of what you are now, what are three things that would be different about your life?What is the most manly position?As Christians, how do we define manhood?Where do we see a lack of manhood in society?What are we going to do about it?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Proverbs 20:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Jun 10, 2024 • 33:53

Mom's Panel Mother's Day Episode with Bethany Barnard and Kelly Needham

Mom's Panel Mother's Day Episode with Bethany Barnard and Kelly Needham

Chelsea Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Kelly Needham and Beth Barnard to discuss motherhood.Questions Covered in This Episode:What emotions surface on Mother's Day for you ladies? Any Mother's Day traditions you have that you want to share?Let’s talk about “Mom Fails;” do you have a moment where you felt like a total failure and how did God’s grace meet you in that moment?Beth, can you share with us how a season of grief shaped you as a mom?Kelly, what wisdom can you offer moms who are

May 6, 2024 • 45:21

What's the Matter with the Kids Ministry?

What's the Matter with the Kids Ministry?

Adam Griffin has a ministry monologue about what makes a kids ministry great.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are things that need to be considered when evaluating a kids ministry?Adam’s list of 7 things:SafetyScripturalSupplementaryShepherdingSupportiveSensitiveFunResources Mentioned in this Episode:familydischipleship.comConcrete Conversions Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confront

Apr 29, 2024 • 28:25

New Morning Mercies for Teenagers with Paul David Tripp

New Morning Mercies for Teenagers with Paul David Tripp

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Paul David Tripp to discuss his new devotional for teenagers.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you tell us a little bit about what led you to want to publish a devotional for teenagers?What are things you’re seeing that are capturing the attention of teenagers instead of the gospel? How do you see a strong devotional life as an important part of a family’s discipleship to help their kids follow Jesus?Why do you think depression

Apr 22, 2024 • 40:40

Concrete Conversations

Concrete Conversations

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by their kids to have a conversation using their new resource with Concrete Conversations designed to help families have intentional talks about life and faith.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is Concrete Conversations?What family story makes you laugh the hardest?What is your favorite place to go to as a family?Who is the most faithful person you know? What do you admire about them?What does Proverbs 3:5-6 have to do with faith?I

Apr 15, 2024 • 24:58

How to Tell the Truth with Preston Perry

How to Tell the Truth with Preston Perry

Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Preston Perry to discuss his new book, “How to Tell the Truth.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us the story of how God led you to write this book?What’s the story behind the art on the cover?Why do you think so many Christians are so hesitant and afraid to share their faith when for you it’s such a genuine joy?Can you share with us how this legacy of family faith looks in your household now? How do y’all pray for and disciple your fam

Apr 8, 2024 • 40:14

In the Comer Home with Phil and Diane Comer

In the Comer Home with Phil and Diane Comer

Adam Griffin is joined by Phil and Diane Comer to discuss their story of how they desired to raise their children to love and follow Jesus.Questions Covered in This Episode:What did it look like for your family to follow Jesus daily?How did y’all customize discipleship for each one of your kids?How does God disciple and raise us and how does that affect how we should raise our kids?Did y’all do anything intentional to help your kids love the body of Christ as y’all raised your kids?How do you ha

Apr 1, 2024 • 50:51

Parenting with Hope with Melissa Kruger

Parenting with Hope with Melissa Kruger

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Melissa Kruger to discuss her newest book “ Parenting with Hope.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Will you share the story of wanting to write “Parenting with Hope”?As your kids changed into teenagers what changed about you as a parent?Why is that so foundational for parenting that parents are rooted in God’s word?What are some of the things you learned about God through parenting?What are some family habits that you think we could

Mar 25, 2024 • 30:35

Social Media

Social Media

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how we can lead and disciple our families when it comes to social media.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to do about kids on social media? Why is this all over the news right now?What is the difference between social media and general access to the internet for a kid? What is the benefit of social media? Maybe start with for anyone and then can you see any benefit for kids?What is the potential harm of having kids on soc

Mar 18, 2024 • 43:01

Obedience

Obedience

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about why obedience is important in our homes.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why do we want obedience?Why does the human heart resist obedience?How should that inform how we go about parenting our kids?Why would getting our kids to be obedient by using the means of threat or brides be effective but self-defeating?What scriptures come to mind for you when you talk about obedience?Why do you think God wants obedience from us a

Mar 11, 2024 • 43:06

Helping Kids Study the Bible with Trillia Newbell

Helping Kids Study the Bible with Trillia Newbell

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Trillia Newbell to have a conversation about how we can help our kids study the Bible.Questions Covered in This Episode:Tell us why you had a vision for some Bible Studies for kids? Why do you think that there aren’t many people making resources for kids 8-12 years old? How do we make the transition from reading story Bibles to our kids having personal Bible study?Are these resources something that parents or church teachers leaders

Mar 4, 2024 • 35:26

What About Other Religions? with Afshin Ziafat

What About Other Religions? with Afshin Ziafat

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Afshin Ziafat to discuss what sets Christianity apart from other religions and how discussing that with our kids helps reinforce the gospel.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you walk us through some of your story of coming to Christ? Why do you think it’s important for parents to teach their kids about what other people believe?How can parents help their kids to respect people who don’t believe the same thing we do while standing firm on what we b

Feb 26, 2024 • 38:46

Discipling "Rebellious" Teenagers with Chap Clark

Discipling "Rebellious" Teenagers with Chap Clark

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Chap Clark discuss how we can disciple our families well during the teenage years.Questions Covered in This Episode:A lot of your writing is for parents of teenagers. How did that become your expertise or passion?Does every generation go through the same thing or is there anything unique or changing about today’s teenagers?How do adolescents find the answers to those questions?How can we pass on our faith and disciple our kids without creating some ad

Feb 19, 2024 • 45:19

Leading Your Family in an Election Year with Russell Moore

Leading Your Family in an Election Year with Russell Moore

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Russell Moore to discuss how to lead and disciple our families when it comes to politics and current events.Questions Covered in This Episode:You’ve got a new book, “Losing Our Religion.” What led you to write this book? Looking at the year ahead and expecting it to be full of tension and division, how can Christians stand out and be different in a good way?How are we gonna keep churches from devouring each other over politics this y

Feb 12, 2024 • 33:07

In the Wedgeworth Home with Abbey Wedgeworth

In the Wedgeworth Home with Abbey Wedgeworth

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Abbey Wedgeworth to have a conversation about how to care for someone in the pain of miscarriage, what her family discipleship rhythms look like, and how we all need the gospel. Questions Covered in This Episode:How did God use Psalm 139 to minister to you in your own grief?How would you encourage someone after a miscarriage to lean into the desire to have children?Is there anything you wish dads or church workers knew to care for th

Feb 5, 2024 • 48:58

Leading Girls to be Women

Leading Girls to be Women

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant continue their conversation from the last episode and discuss how to raise Godly women.Questions Covered in This Episode:Are there good resources on this topic?Is the way you think about raising girls different from raising boys?When did you feel like you could call yourself a woman instead of a girl?Do see a societal difference between a girl and a woman?What role do you think the church could or should make in helping with rites of passage, help

Jan 29, 2024 • 37:32

Leading Boys to be Men

Leading Boys to be Men

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how we can disciple our boys to help them enter manhood.Questions Covered in This Episode:One of the most important questions we have to address in discipleship is what are we aiming for?Are there some biological markers that separate boys from men?How do y’all think our secular culture defines manhood?How is that different from how the church defines it?What role do you think the church could or should make in helping wi

Jan 22, 2024 • 39:08

Season 6 Teaser

Season 6 Teaser

Season 6 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on January 22! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 6.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are you looking forward to in season 6?Who are some guests we will have on this season? Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship

Jan 15, 2024 • 2:16

Live Q&A in Dallas

Live Q&A in Dallas

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant answer questions from a live audience!Questions Covered in This Episode:How do you identify and invest in the gifts that God has given your children?What do family discipleship rhythms looked like in your home as your children have grown?If you had to pick one fast food restaurant that represents your parenting philosophy, what would it be and why?What is one simple tradition or milestone marker that your family does that is worth sharing with oth

Dec 11, 2023 • 43:12

Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about hypocrisy and how we can live authentically.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is hypocrisy?Where do you struggle with hypocrisy?Where do you see a lack of hypocrisy in your home?What does Jesus say about hypocrisy?How would you advise someone who is struggling with hypocrisy?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 12:43, Matthew 23:27-28, 2 Samuel 12, Psalm 51Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit ou

Dec 4, 2023 • 38:19

Self-Control

Self-Control

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about what self-control is and how we can grow in it.Questions Covered in This Episode:How do define self-control?Where is self-control a struggle for you?Where do you see discipline in your life?What does the word of God say about self-control?What advice would you give someone who struggles with self-control or whose kids struggle?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 8:7, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Proverbs 25:28, Matthew 4:1-11“Gay

Nov 27, 2023 • 34:56

Indifference

Indifference

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how we can fight against indifference and care about the things God cares about.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you think about indifference?Where do you see indifference in your home?Is it possible for us to care about all things God cares about?Where do you care rightly in your home?What does the bible have to say about indifference?If someone is struggling with indifference, how would you counsel them?Resources

Nov 20, 2023 • 31:53

Peace

Peace

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant continue their discussion on vices and virtues by talking about peace.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you think of peace?Where is finding peace hard for you?Where do you see peace in your home?Where do you see peace in scripture?What advice would you give to someone struggling with peace?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Matthew 8:23–27, John 16:33, Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 8:28-34, Matthew 28:19-20Sponsors:To learn more ab

Nov 13, 2023 • 33:12

Distraction

Distraction

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about distraction and how we can model attention for our kids in our daily lives.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the opposite of distraction?Where do you struggle with distraction?Is your phone a distraction from being the parent you want to be?Is your phone a distraction from being a daughter of God?Do you feel resentment towards other when they are distracted by their phones?What wisdom does the Lord have for distraction and atten

Nov 6, 2023 • 36:51

Joy

Joy

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how we can have gladness of heart despite our circumstances.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the difference between happiness and joy?Do you struggle with joy?What is the opposite of joy?When people think joy and happiness are the same thing, what happens?What comes to mind from the Bible on joy?What is your advice for a parent who is struggling with joy?Helpful Definitions:Joy: Gladness of heart despite your cir

Oct 30, 2023 • 39:21

Irritation

Irritation

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what irritation is and how we can grow in patience. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you say irritation, what comes to mind?Where do you see irritation in your life as a parent?Where are you more patient?What scriptures come to mind about irritation?What advice would you give someone who is struggling with irritation?Irritation:Anger that results from entitlement.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Proverbs 19:11, Psalm 37:7-9, Luke

Oct 23, 2023 • 35:03

Boldness

Boldness

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about what it looks like to be bold.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does it mean to be bold?Where is boldness a struggle for you and your family?Do you have an example of where being bold is difficult?Where is this going well for your family?Where does the Bible talk about boldness?If a parent is struggling with boldness, how would you encourage them?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Samuel 17:26, Exodus 1:1-21, Ruth

Oct 16, 2023 • 42:45

Anxiety

Anxiety

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what anxiety is and how we can encourage our families to seek God in all circumstances because He cares for us.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you think of anxiety?Where is anxiety a struggle for you as a parent?Where do you see anxiety mentioned in the word of God?What do you say to a parent who is struggling with anxiety?Helpful Definitions:Anxiety: Overestimating a threat and underestimating our ability to hand

Oct 9, 2023 • 46:19

Compassion

Compassion

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how we can see, care, and act when others are in need.Questions Covered in This Episode:When I say the word compassion, what comes to mind?Where is it difficult for you to be compassionate?Where do you see compassion in your heart and your families?Where do you see compassion mentioned in the word of God?How does someone grow in compassion?Helpful Definitions:Compassion: Seeing others hurts and caring enough to do somethi

Oct 2, 2023 • 38:55

Shame

Shame

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what shame is, how it can be hurtful in our families, and how to fight against it with the gospel.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a working definition between guilt and shame?Where has shame been something that has been difficult for you?Have you used shame or humiliation against your children?Where are you able to fight back shame?Where does the Bible talk about shame?How does a parent fight they lie that things are hopeless?Res

Sep 25, 2023 • 41:40

Gratitude

Gratitude

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about how we can practice gratitude as we lead our families. Questions Covered in This Episode:Where is gratitude hard for you as you lead your family and model it for your children?What does entitlement look like in a child?Where have you seen gratitude modeled in your own family?Why is it important to teach our kids to say thank you?What has the Lord said about gratitude?If a parent is struggling with gratitude, how would you encourage them

Sep 18, 2023 • 42:36

Comparison

Comparison

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about comparison.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is hard about comparison?Why are we constantly trying to compare ourselves to other people?Where do you struggle with comparison?How have you shown or experienced strength in this?What does scripture have to say about comparison?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Family Discipleship Podcast LiveMatthew 20:1-16, Romans 12:15-16, Genesis 3-4, John 21, Philippians 4:11, Psal

Sep 11, 2023 • 38:04

Vulnerability

Vulnerability

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what vulnerability is and how you can lean into it in your home.Buy a ticket to the live show on Thursday, November 2 in Dallas at 6:30 PM CST.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is something special coming for season 5?What are you looking forward to this season?What comes to mind to you when someone says” vulnerability”?When have you as a parent seen vulnerability been difficult for you?Where has showing your weakness to your kids bee

Sep 4, 2023 • 38:45

You Are A Theologian w/Jen Wilkin and JT English

You Are A Theologian w/Jen Wilkin and JT English

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jen Wilkin and JT English to discuss their new book, You are a Theologian.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Can you tell us about the process of writing, You Are A Theologian, together?The introduction to your book says that we have historically not done great at transferring our faith from one generation to the next. Why is that happening? What’s the root of the problem

Aug 28, 2023 • 36:18

Season 5 Trailer

Season 5 Trailer

Season 5 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 28! In this episode, Adam Griffin previews what is to come in Season 5.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover in season 5?What is something different that we will be doing this season?Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Trai

Aug 21, 2023 • 2:32

Father's Day with Dad Tired's Jerrad Lopes

Father's Day with Dad Tired's Jerrad Lopes

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired to talk about Fatherhood.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?How does your book and podcast help dad?In all the work you’ve done writing and producing the podcast, what are some of your favorite lessons you’ve learned about fatherhood from all your guests and all your research?What do new dads need to hear right now? How do they need to be encourag

Jun 12, 2023 • 40:33

Worry Free Kids with Sissy Goff

Worry Free Kids with Sissy Goff

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff to have a conversation about how we can disciple our kids when they face worry or anxiety.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Is there a reason that this generation of kids and adults is dealing with so much pervasive anxiety?Could you give us a basic definition of worry or anxiety?What kinds of things are kids afraid of that are making them anxious?How do we hel

May 8, 2023 • 37:18

Season 4 Q&A

Season 4 Q&A

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant answer questions submitted by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode:How do you manage ministry and family life?How do you handle boys making pretend weapons out of anything?What sorts of things do you write in the Bibles you are journaling for your boys?How do you handle disrespectful attitudes from elementary kids?How do you manage grandparents that live far away when the others live close?How do you discipline biblically in today’s culture

May 1, 2023 • 48:40

Can You Love Your Kids Too Much?

Can You Love Your Kids Too Much?

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why it is important for us to love God above all else, including our kids.Questions Covered in This Episode:Have you ever caught yourself more committed to your family than to God?How does placing your love for your kids above your relationship with God affect your relationship with God?How does having a vibrant relationship and love for God prevent idolatry?How does placing your love for your kids above your love for God affect your re

Apr 24, 2023 • 36:18

In the Crouch Home with Andy Crouch

In the Crouch Home with Andy Crouch

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Andy Crouch to talk about what family discipleship looked like in the Crouch household and how commitments around technology played a part in that.Questions Covered in This Episode:If I asked one of your family members to describe you, what kind of things do you think they would say, and, if it’s different, what kind of things would you hope they would say?What did following Christ as a family look like for y’all? What were the rhyth

Apr 17, 2023 • 48:17

In the Eswine Home with Zack Eswine

In the Eswine Home with Zack Eswine

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Zack Eswine to discuss what family discipleship looks like in the Eswine home.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?What resources shape you in parenting?Being a pastor and a father, where do you see your roles of leadership overlapping?Would you share some of your favorite moments of Christian conversations in your home?What do you mean by “double love”?What was it like bein

Apr 10, 2023 • 45:51

School Choices

School Choices

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about the role of a parent to disciple their family when it comes to school choices.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are the temptations and dangers of this conversation?What is your personal education story?Why is there so much tension around this choice for parents?What kind of questions would you ask on a school visit?How can we pay attention to our motivations when we make this decision? What scripture are you using i

Apr 3, 2023 • 50:49

Seasons of Sorrow in Parenting with Tim Challies

Seasons of Sorrow in Parenting with Tim Challies

Adam Griffin is joined by Tim Challies to have a conversation about his book “Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God.” Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?How are you and your family doing in this season?What are some of your favorite memories of spiritual conversations with your son?Can you flesh out some of how your faith in God has blessed you in the circumstance where I think many parents might be tempted to bla

Mar 27, 2023 • 34:54

#50 – We Love You, Listeners!

#50 – We Love You, Listeners!

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant celebrate the 50th episode of The Family Discipleship Podcast!Questions Covered in This Episode:When you meet a listener “in the wild” what kind of conversations do you have?Have you ever been surprised by who is listening?What are some reviews that have been posted online?Shout out to producer Brad!What is Training the Church?Who has been your favorite guest?What have been some of your favorite subjects?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Culture

Mar 20, 2023 • 39:29

Disability and Discovering God's Image in Everyone with Laura Wifler

Disability and Discovering God's Image in Everyone with Laura Wifler

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by are joined by Laura Wifler to discuss how the Imago Dei shapes and forms how we view ourselves and those around us, including those with disabilities.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?You’ve got a new kids book out “Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person.” Where did the idea for this book come from?You’ve already written a beautiful

Mar 13, 2023 • 38:20

Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge with Leonard Sax

Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge with Leonard Sax

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Leonard Sax to have a conversation about the differences between boys and girls, how culture shapes and forms them, and what that means for us as parents.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your work?What has your research revealed about the importance of gender? Can you talk to us a little about the differences between boy's and girl's development as well as why you think our educational system isn't mak

Mar 6, 2023 • 43:54

What is the Role of the Church in Family Discipleship? with Anne Lincoln Holibaugh

What is the Role of the Church in Family Discipleship? with Anne Lincoln Holibaugh

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Anne Lincoln Holibaugh to discuss the role of the local church in family discipleship and why it matters.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?What do you think is the role of the family of God in family discipleship? Why is it important?Is everybody a part of a family?Do you see a difference between the responsibility of the immediate family and the family of God when it com

Feb 27, 2023 • 51:24

Inside the RV with the Jones Family

Inside the RV with the Jones Family

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Landon and Kami Jones to talk about how they disciple their family while living on the road.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and the adventure you are on?How did all of this adventure get started? What made you want to take your family on the road?Do you have any regrets about this decision? What do you miss about your old life?How are you using this adventure to develop and disciple your

Feb 20, 2023 • 36:17

What About My Kid's Grandparents? with Jim Burns

What About My Kid's Grandparents? with Jim Burns

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jim Burns to discuss how we can navigate our role as a parent changing as our kids get older.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Do you find a lot of young families asking you about how to prevent failure to launch, walking away from their faith, or walking away from their family?How does the fact that “we will spend more time as a parent of an adult child than we will as t

Feb 13, 2023 • 40:00

How Does My Marriage Affect My Parenting? with Ryan Frederick

How Does My Marriage Affect My Parenting? with Ryan Frederick

Adam Griffin is joined by Ryan Frederick to have a conversation about how your marriage affects your parenting and how to cultivate a healthy marriage and a safe home.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Why do you think a healthy marriage is worth fighting for?Do you think a couple’s spiritual life has a big impact on the overall health of the relationship? Why is praying for one another important in marriage?Does the way you pray for

Feb 6, 2023 • 28:49

Freedom and Rest in Parenthood with Caroline Cobb

Freedom and Rest in Parenthood with Caroline Cobb

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Caroline Cobb to discuss where parents can find true rest and how music can minister to our souls.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?When did you start making music? What was the inspiration?How has motherhood affected the way you see God?Does music help you find rest in God when life gets hard?Why do you think parenting brings so much anxiety to adults?How does a parent f

Jan 30, 2023 • 35:49

Where Do I Start?

Where Do I Start?

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are back for Season 4 and have a discussion about where to start with family discipleship.Questions Covered in This Episode:If somebody has struggled with family discipleship and they asked you where to start, what wisdom would you offer them?What if their family is resistant to starting something new?What’s a great way to get started if you’ve never been discipled?What’s a benefit to discipleship?If someone has struggled to get connected at churc

Jan 23, 2023 • 40:10

Season 4 Teaser

Season 4 Teaser

Season 4 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on January 23! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 4.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we looking forward to in Season 4?Who are some guests we can expect to hear from?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Boys Adrift” by Leonard SaxFierce MarriageHomeWord MinistryTim ChalliesAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying p

Jan 16, 2023 • 3:57

Q&A: Prayer, Family Movies, and Pastor's Kids

Q&A: Prayer, Family Movies, and Pastor's Kids

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin wrap up season 3 by answering questions submitting by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are your favorite memory verses for toddlers?What family rhythms do you love for holidays, birthdays, traditions, etc?How do you pray with your children? What do you pray for your children?How do you encourage a kid when they a questioning their theology and beliefs?How do I enjoy and cherish time with my kids when they are in a season of hating

Dec 12, 2022 • 52:08

What About Other People's Kids?

What About Other People's Kids?

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin have a discussion about how to interact with other people's kids and what kind of influence other adults can have on our kids. Questions Covered in This Episode:Have you ever regretted either parenting someone else’s kids or not doing something when you could have?Where do we need to be sensitive about trying to disciple other people’s kids?What’s the difference between discipleship and discipline when you are around other people’s kids?What’s the

Dec 5, 2022 • 39:32

Teaching Kids How to Praise God No Matter What with Lauren Chandler

Teaching Kids How to Praise God No Matter What with Lauren Chandler

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Lauren Chandler to have a conversation about teaching our kids to praise God in all circumstances.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?Tell us about the two children's books you’ve written and what compelled you to write for children?Would you read Praise Him to us?Will you share with us your personal journey of learning how to praise God amidst all circu

Nov 28, 2022 • 33:29

Teaching Theology, Not Moralism with Amy Gannett

Teaching Theology, Not Moralism with Amy Gannett

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Amy Gannett to discuss how to spiritually lead our homes by teaching theology to our kids.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?Where did the idea for Tiny Theologians come from and what’s the vision for it? What are some resources for families that have worked really well?Why is so much of the Christian kids curriculum that’s out there targeted at kids’ b

Nov 21, 2022 • 49:34

Advent Blocks

Advent Blocks

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Chris Pappalardo and Clayton Greene to talk about an advent resource for your family, Advent Blocks.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?What is an Advent Block and where did the idea come from?Can you describe the blocks? Is Advent four weeks or 25 days?Can you tell us about the other resources you have besides the blocks?Wh

Nov 14, 2022 • 31:06

Talking With Your Kids About LGBTQ+

Talking With Your Kids About LGBTQ+

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin talk about what culture is teaching kids about LGBTQ+ and what we as Christian parents should teach our kids.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why do you think so many people asked us to talk about this and why is this such an important topic for us?Do you think there is room in this culture for a dissenting view on sexuality?How do you advise families to have this conversation?What resources do you recommend?How do you think families can faithful

Nov 7, 2022 • 50:59

Mid Season Q&A – Halloween, Discipline, and Snapchat

Mid Season Q&A – Halloween, Discipline, and Snapchat

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are answering listeners' questions!Questions Covered in This Episode:What does your family do for Halloween? How would you advise other believers around Halloween?How do you balance working & motherhood?I’d love to hear the team suss out how we can help our children discover the joy of serving others.Biblical wisdom on how to move on from a “hard” discipline moment when you may have done it “wrong”?Helping kids navigate big emotions and a tendency

Oct 24, 2022 • 47:34

Sexuality, Science, and Suffering with Rebecca McLaughlin

Sexuality, Science, and Suffering with Rebecca McLaughlin

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss the topics of sexuality, science, and suffering.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?You’ve written a lot lately. What’s inspiring all this writing?Where did your drive to address tough questions with and for people come from?How can parents and churches have conversations about some of these dif

Oct 17, 2022 • 46:23

What Is This Generation Facing? with Sean McDowell

What Is This Generation Facing? with Sean McDowell

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Dr. Sean McDowell to have a conversation about what the current generation is facing.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?What is different about what this generation is facing?What kind of reasons are you seeing in this generation as to why they don’t want to be part of the Christian church?What does it look like to “start e

Oct 10, 2022 • 40:24

What about Dating? with Jonathan Pokluda

What about Dating? with Jonathan Pokluda

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by JP Pokluda to talk about how we can teach our kids to date wisely.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? You’ve spoken and written a lot on dating and relationships. Is that just from working with younger people or was that already a passion of yours?Is thinking about dating from a father’s perspective different for you?What d

Oct 3, 2022 • 46:20

Fight, Flight, Or Camouflage with Sarah Cowan Johnson

Fight, Flight, Or Camouflage with Sarah Cowan Johnson

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Sarah Cowan Johnson to talk about her new book “Teach Your Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship,” and how we can live as the creative minority in today’s culture.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry? Your new book is called, “Teach Your Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship.” Tell

Sep 26, 2022 • 34:19

What About Sports? with Steve Stigall

What About Sports? with Steve Stigall

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Steve Stigall to talk about what sports have to do with a family’s spiritual life and how to lead your home while your kids participate in sports.Questions Covered in This Episode:Steve, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, your ministry, and a little of your sports resume?What are the benefits of sports for kids? What are some of the great lessons that kids can learn in sports?What are some of the sinful

Sep 19, 2022 • 44:56

Otherness with Jen Wilkin

Otherness with Jen Wilkin

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Jen Wilkin to discuss the “otherness” we will experience in all seasons of life as we follow Jesus.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you Jen, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?10 years ago you wrote a blog post called “Otherness.” It’s written like a letter to one of your children about feeling different because of some of the choices your family was making. Wo

Sep 12, 2022 • 33:29

Raising Emotionally Strong Children with David Thomas

Raising Emotionally Strong Children with David Thomas

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by David Thomas from Raising boys and Girls to discuss what it looks like to raise emotionally strong children in today’s culture.Questions Covered in This Episode:For those who don’t know you, David, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?What’s been your favorite episode of Season 4 of the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast?Can you give us a little bit of the story of where this book came from?

Sep 5, 2022 • 38:21

Countercultural Parenting

Countercultural Parenting

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin kick off Season 3 talking about how we are called to countercultural parenting and what that looks like.Questions Covered in This Episode:What did you do with your summer?What is our theme this season?Are you seeing families struggling with being different from the culture in your church?Is being countercultural different now than it used to be?What are the topics and subjects that come to mind when you think about being different than the culture

Aug 29, 2022 • 45:20

Season 3 Teaser

Season 3 Teaser

Season 3 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 29! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 3 as they cover countercultural parenting!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is our theme for this season?Who are some of the guests we expect to hear from this season?What topics are we covering?What are you looking forward to this season?How do you feel about pineapple upside-down cake?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Raisin

Aug 22, 2022 • 5:05

Fathers Day: The Dad Difference with Bryan Loritts

Fathers Day: The Dad Difference with Bryan Loritts

On the twenty sixth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant) talk about Father’s Day and fatherhood with Bryan Loritts. Questions we asked Bryan about in this episode: As it pertains to your book on fatherhood, The Dad Difference, can you tell us why you wrote it? What was the heart behind this project?One of things you say very early on in the book is that “For better or for worse, right or wrong, by his absence or presence, Dad’s shadow looms large

Jun 13, 2022 • 36:32

Talking to Kids About Heaven with Joni Eareckson Tada

Talking to Kids About Heaven with Joni Eareckson Tada

On the twenty fifth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant) talk about heaven with Joni Eareckson Tada. Questions we talked about in this episode: You have done so much to help churches serve people with disabilities. Can you share with us the vision of Joni and friends and all that your organization does?How can a church lead well in this area, even if they don’t have a lot of resources?What led to wanting to write to kids about heaven?Why do you th

May 9, 2022 • 36:32

Risen Motherhood with Emily Jensen

Risen Motherhood with Emily Jensen

On the twenty fourth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant) talk about motherhood with author, podcaster, and mother, Emily Jensen from Risen Motherhood. Questions we talked about in this episode: One of the reasons we wanted to talk with you on our Mother’s Day episode is that a few years ago you wrote an absolutely beautiful book, Risen Motherhood. For those who have not read the book, can you tell us what it is about and why you wrote it? You als

May 2, 2022 • 38:00

In The Ortlund Home with Ray Ortlund

In The Ortlund Home with Ray Ortlund

On the twenty third episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant) talk about family discipleship with Ray Ortlund. Questions we talked about in this episode: If we asked your kids and wife about you, what kind of man would they describe? This is a podcast about spiritual leadership. When you started growing your family, who did you look to in order to teach you about or be an example for leading the spiritual life of your home?Your family has accomplished

Apr 25, 2022 • 33:51

Talking with Your Family About Pornography with Aszia Pearson

Talking with Your Family About Pornography with Aszia Pearson

On the twenty first episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin) talk about an important topic with their friend, Aszia Pearson. Questions we talked about in this episode: Why does a podcast about spiritual leadership spend an episode talking about pornography?What age families should be thinking about this? Where are you seeing issues with pornography in church families? What are the dangers and the damage done by exposure to pornography for kids? How

Apr 18, 2022 • 45:40

Talking With Your Family About Good Friday and Easter

Talking With Your Family About Good Friday and Easter

On the twenty-first episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about Good Friday and Easter. Questions we talked about in this episode: Y’all have Easter traditions in your house growing up?First things first, let’s talk about the bunny. At your house are there bunnies laying eggs and baskets of candy? Do we shame the parents who like chocolate bunnies? Talk to me about explaining to our kids the difference between cultural Easter

Apr 11, 2022 • 22:40

Intentional Fatherhood with Jon Tyson

Intentional Fatherhood with Jon Tyson

On the twentieth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin) talk about a new book, The Intentional Father, with author Jon Tyson. Questions we asked Jon in this episode: In your book on fatherhood you share a lot about the personal anecdotes and stories that came from your time with you and your son. You talk about meeting every morning. That is a serious commitment to discipling your son. What did that time look like?What wisdom or pastoring can you

Apr 4, 2022 • 37:48

Family Discipleship Milestones

Family Discipleship Milestones

On the nineteenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about Family Discipleship Milestones. Questions we asked in this episode: What are some examples of family discipleship milestones? How do you think our culture is thinking about manhood and womanhood and adulthood and how is it different from what we want for our kids?  What are some of the harder and tougher things that can be milestones? What are some scriptural examp

Mar 28, 2022 • 39:56

Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel Earley

Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel Earley

On the eighteenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about Habits of the Household with author, husband, lawyer, and father Justin Whitmel Earley. You can follow Justin here on instagram and you can connect with him on his website here https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/. Questions we asked Justin in this episode: For those who have not read the book, can you tell us a little about it and why you wrote it? Can you explain

Mar 21, 2022 • 34:29

Family Discipleship Moments

Family Discipleship Moments

On the seventeenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about family discipleship moments. Moments are taking advantage of everyday opportunities to foster conversations about God and godliness. Questions we asked in this episode: Why is it important to be able to leverage opportunities in everyday life to talk about the gospel? What are some examples of family discipleship moments? How are our everyday interactions with our

Mar 14, 2022 • 33:01

Family Worship with Ruth Chou Simons

Family Worship with Ruth Chou Simons

On the sixteenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about family worship with author, artist, wife, and mother Ruth Chou Simons.You can follow Ruth here on instagram and you can connect with her Gracelaced ministry here. Questions we asked Ruth in this episode: What does time in the word look like for your family and how has it changed as your boys have gotten older?  How formalized is the plan you have in your house for f

Mar 7, 2022 • 33:51

Family Discipleship Time

Family Discipleship Time

On the fifteenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about family discipleship time, what it looks like for parents to have an appointed time where the family gathers for talking about and living out the gospel.  Questions we addressed in this episode:Why is having time in the word or worship a critical component of leading a family? What are some examples of family discipleship time? What would be a daily, weekly, or month

Feb 28, 2022 • 37:48

Processing Your Past with Your Family with Jordan Rogers

Processing Your Past with Your Family with Jordan Rogers

On the fourteenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about processing your past with your family with their friend Jordan Rogers.You can follow Jordan here on instagram and you can hear his “I Am Second” story here.Questions we addressed in this episode:Have y’all thought much about how or when or even “if” you will process your personal history with your kids? What do you think are the important things to consider when a

Feb 21, 2022 • 44:25

Family Discipleship Modeling

Family Discipleship Modeling

On the thirteenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk about family discipleship modeling, what it looks like for parents to have a genuine walk with God themselves and repent where they fall short.Questions we addressed in this episode:What are modeling, time, moments, and milestones?Why is having a personal faith a critical component of leading a family?Are we asking parents to be perfect or at least pretend they are for t

Feb 14, 2022 • 42:04

Worship Music for Kids with Shane and Shane

Worship Music for Kids with Shane and Shane

On the twelfth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, and Cassie Bryant) talk with Christian musicians Shane and Shane. Shane Barnard and Shane Everett have been writing music and leading worship for more than 20 years together. You can find them online at https://www.shaneandshane.com/ and on social media at https://www.instagram.com/shaneandshane/Questions we asked Shane and Shane in this episode:You two have been leading people in worship for a long time. What doe

Feb 7, 2022 • 37:49

Talking With Your Littles About Santa

Talking With Your Littles About Santa

On the eleventh episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) talk about different approaches Christian parents take to talking with their kids about Santa Claus. Questions that we discussed in this episode:What are the different approaches Christian parents are taking toward Santa? Is telling kids about Santa lying to them? Does Santa distract us from what we celebrate at Christmas? How do American Christmas traditions help us point our

Dec 6, 2021 • 40:06

Season 2 Starts in 2022

Season 2 Starts in 2022

To keep up with the Family Discipleship Podcast, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. To read more about family discipleship, check out the book Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Adam Griffin and Matt Chandler. The Family Discipleship Podcast is a Christian parenting podcast from Training the Church.

Nov 29, 2021 • 1:23

Mother Theologian with Caroline Smiley

Mother Theologian with Caroline Smiley

On the tenth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast Cassie and Chelsea are joined by Caroline Smiley, a theologian and a mother. Cassie, Chelsea, and Caroline talk about the theology of parenting and leading kids. Questions we discussed on this episode:How has studying and learning enriched parenthood for you? How has being a mother affected your theology? How has being a mom affected how you see God? How does the gospel shape the way you face motherhood challenges?What are some truths about

Nov 8, 2021 • 50:15

Parent Guilt

Parent Guilt

On the ninth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) address a very common issue that Christian parents face, parent guilt.. Questions that we answered in this episode:Why is having a Romans 3:23 vision of parenting important for parents? What is the difference between being hard on yourself for not being a better parent and sinning in omission or commission that requires repentance? We feel guilty when we think we did something wro

Nov 1, 2021 • 43:11

Talking With Your Kids About The Trinity

Talking With Your Kids About The Trinity

On the eighth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast Adam Griffin is joined by JT English and Kyle Worley from the Knowing Faith podcast. They talk about a foundational question, but one that is far from easy - How do you talk with your family about the Trinity? Questions we discussed on this episode:What heresies do you commonly hear when y’all are teaching on the Trinity? We see a lot of people trying to use concrete metaphors to teach kids about the Trinity. What is the worst trinitarian

Oct 25, 2021 • 43:15

Is My Child Ready To Be Baptized?

Is My Child Ready To Be Baptized?

On the seventh episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) answer a very important question about baptism for Christian parents. Questions that we answered in this episode:What can someone who practices infant baptism expect to get out of a conversation like this? Why is this question an important one? How can a parent know if their child is ready to be baptized? What role do you think peer pressure and parent pressure plays in this con

Oct 18, 2021 • 37:04

Talking with Your Kids about Race and Diversity with Trillia Newbell

Talking with Your Kids about Race and Diversity with Trillia Newbell

On the sixth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) talk with a special guest, Trillia Newbell, about talking with your family about race and diversity and what it has to do with spiritual leadership. Trillia is an author and speaker in Nashville TN. To learn more about Trillia you can follow her on instagram @trillianewbell and find out more about her ministry at http://www.trillianewbell.com/. Questions we asked Trillia in this e

Oct 11, 2021 • 31:36

Answering The What Ifs

Answering The What Ifs

On the fifth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) answer some common questions for Christian parents. Questions that we answered in this episode:What if my kids will not sit still for family discipleship time? What if I’ve never been discipled so I don’t know what it looks like?What if my kids are still just babies? What if my kids are disinterested or even resistant/defiant teenagers? What if my kids are older and we’ve neve don

Oct 4, 2021 • 34:22

In the Wilkin Home with Jen Wilkin

In the Wilkin Home with Jen Wilkin

On the fourth episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) talk with their friend and special guest Jen Wilkin. Jen is an author and  bible teacher from Dallas Texas. To learn more about Jen you can follow her on instagram @jenwilkin and find out more about her ministry at jenwilkin.net. Questions we asked Jen in this episode:Who is Jen the mom? What is the Wilkin family like? What is it like for your family now entering into grandparent

Sep 27, 2021 • 29:29

Who Gets to Influence My Kids?

Who Gets to Influence My Kids?

On the third episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) talk about who and what gets to influence our kids. Questions for Christian parents that we answered in this episode:How do you decide who or what gets to influence your kids? What does determining influences have to do with leading your home spiritually?What are some of the cultural narratives that don’t line up with what we believe that we try to help our kids navigate or protec

Sep 20, 2021 • 40:47

In the Chandler Home with Matt Chandler

In the Chandler Home with Matt Chandler

On the second episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) talk with their friend and special guest Matt Chandler. Matt is the Lead Pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound Texas and the author of several books. To learn more about Matt or The Village Church you can follow him on instagram @mattchandler74 and find his church at thevillagechurch.net. Questions we asked Matt in this episode:Who is “Matt Chandler the father and husband”

Sep 13, 2021 • 38:41

Why Disciple Your Family?

Why Disciple Your Family?

On the first episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts, Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin, talk about why they are hosting this new show and why they think this is important. Questions answered in this episode:Who are these hosts?What is family discipleship?Why should people care about family discipleship?What concerning trends are we seeing in this current generation? Is there any good news for the pessimistic or struggling parent? What scriptures come immediately to m

Sep 6, 2021 • 31:57

Why Family Discipleship?

Why Family Discipleship?

Host Adam Griffin introduces the Family Discipleship Podcast. Adam talks about the critically important and mostly ordinary work of leading your family spiritually. There are many parenting podcasts, but this one is going to focus specifically on Christian leadership issues at home. Adam also introduces the show’s two co-hosts, Cassie Bryant and Chelsea Griffin. Listen to the trailer and subscribe now. The first full episode will be released on September 6th, 2021. To keep up with the Family Dis

Aug 23, 2021 • 4:04

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