The Disciple-Making Parent
Religion & Spirituality
About
The Disciple-Making Parent equips Christian parents to pass the gospel to their children. In the show, we'll think about principles that all parents should know. Listen in on Chap's conversations with equippers in this field.
Episodes
- 127 Dan Darling: How Should Christians Think About Patriotism?
Dan Darling joins The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast to discuss how Christians can think about patriotism. The conversation covers distinguishing patriotism from Christian nationalism and fostering civic gratitude in families.
- 126 Tim Challies: Finding Comfort in Suffering - A Personal Q & A on Grief and God's Goodness
Chap Bettis, Tim Challies, and Travis Rymer discuss suffering, grief, and faith. Tim Challies shares how scriptures and hymns shaped his grief, his family's experience with loss, and how to balance lament with trust in God's goodness.
- 125 Tim Challies: Personal Accounts of God's Goodness in Suffering
Tim Challies discusses his personal experience of grief after the loss of his son, Nick. He shares how faith in God's sovereignty and goodness guided him through this difficult time, offering insights on understanding grief and supporting…
- 124 Tim Challies: Suffering and our Savior
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast features Tim Challies. He discusses suffering and the compassion of Christ, drawing from Luke 7:11-17, focusing on how death is strong, God is stronger, and death will die.
- 123 Chap Bettis: Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 4 - The Call to Forgive, Handle Difficult People, and Think Properly About Boundaries
This episode discusses biblical conflict resolution, covering forgiveness, reconciliation, and boundaries. It explores different types of forgiveness and how to navigate relationships with those who do not repent, referencing passages like…
- 122 Chap Bettis: Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 3 - The Call to Go and Restore
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent podcast focuses on biblical conflict resolution, specifically the decision of when to overlook an offense, submit, or go and restore. It provides criteria for making this call and discusses practi…
- 121 Chap Bettis: Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 2 - The Call to Get the Log Out of Our Own Eye
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent continues a series on biblical conflict resolution, emphasizing self-examination by removing the "log from your own eye" before addressing conflict. It also details Ken Sande's Seven A's of Confes…
- 120 Chap Bettis: Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 1 - Introduction and the Call to Glorify God
This episode introduces a series on biblical conflict resolution, emphasizing the core principle of glorifying God in all situations. It explores the inevitability of conflict and provides guidance on focusing on one's own response and act…
- 119 Chap Bettis: Running Through the Tape - Biblical Thoughts for Dying and Old Age
This episode discusses biblical principles for facing old age and death with faith and joy, drawing from 2 Timothy 4. It encourages Christians not to fear dying, to anticipate suffering, and to fix their eyes on Christ, aiming to finish we…
- 118 Jai Paul: A Biblical Understanding of Work
Episode 118 features Jai Paul discussing a biblical understanding of work, established by God as good before the fall. The sermon addresses the origin, difficulty, renewal, and proper practice of work, emphasizing how it can honor God and…
- 117 Nate Akin: One Man's Story of Following the Lord
Nate Akin discusses his life journey, from college basketball to ministry leadership, and shares parenting principles focused on loving Jesus and having fun with children, learned from his own parents.
- 116 Chap Bettis: Remembering and Proclaiming God's Works to Future Generations
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast discusses the significance of remembering and proclaiming God's past actions to future generations. Host Chap Bettis shares a sermon emphasizing how intentional remembrance and storytellin…
- 115 Jared Kennedy: Children's Ministry and Its Importance in the Church
Jared Kennedy, author of "Keeping Your Children
- 114 Robert Jones: Pursuing Peace in Our Everyday Conflicts
Dr. Robert Jones discusses biblical conflict resolution on The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, emphasizing pleasing God over winning arguments. The episode offers practical wisdom for navigating conflicts in relationships as opportunities…
- 113 Brian Croft: The Pastor's Family
Brian Croft joins The Disciple-Making Parent to discuss the balance between pastoral ministry and family life. He shares insights on adapting parenting, receiving family feedback to improve ministry, and applying family leadership to churc…
- 112 Chap Bettis: Managing Your Households Well - Part 2
This episode continues the discussion from Managing Your Households Well, examining how effective family leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and character development directly impact church leadership, referencing 1 Timothy 3:5.
- 111 Chap Bettis: Managing Your Households Well - Part 1
This episode features Chap Bettis discussing his new book, "Managing Your Households Well." It unpacks insights on balancing authority and affection in parenting and leadership, emphasizing authenticity over perfection.
- 110 Chap Bettis: Parenting Young Children Q & A
Episode 110 features a Q&A with Chap Bettis on parenting young children, covering parental authority, tantrums, marital disagreements on discipline, and children's questions. It emphasizes balancing boundaries with affection for obedient a…
- 109 Collin Hansen: Understanding Disenculturation
On The Disciple-Making Parent, Collin Hansen explains "disenculturation" as a way for Christians to biblically evaluate cultural practices. The episode uses church history examples to differentiate between core beliefs and cultural express…
- 108 Melissa Kruger: Parenting with Hope
This episode features Melissa Kruger discussing challenges and joys of raising teenagers, focusing on creating connections, setting boundaries with acceptance, and balancing rules with grace. The conversation emphasizes the relationship wi…
- 107 Banele Ndlovu: A Story of God’s Amazing Grace
Banele Ndlovu shares his powerful testimony on The Disciple-Making Podcast, detailing his journey from a complex spiritual upbringing in South Africa to finding authentic Christianity. His story highlights a crisis of faith that led him fr…
- 106 Tommie van der Walt: God’s Amazing Grace in Rescuing a Prodigal
Tommie van der Walt recounts his transformation from a rebellious prodigal to a minister in South Africa, detailing his conversion through God's grace and his mother's prayers. He now leads Imprint Ministries, providing resources and train…
- 105 Chap Bettis: Launching Your Teen or Young Adult into the Real World
This episode discusses guiding teenagers and young adults into adulthood, referencing the first two chapters of Chap Bettis's book "Launch: Biblical Help for Moving Your Teen or Young Adult into the Real World."
- 104 Chap Bettis: Making Noble Plans
This episode discusses making noble plans as a spiritual discipline for Christians, drawing on biblical examples. It covers seeking godly counsel, setting meaningful goals for personal growth, and holding plans with an open hand while stay…
- 103 Jason Hsieh: Thoughts on Biblical Hospitality
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent features Jason Hsieh discussing biblical hospitality. They cover its foundations in scripture, contrast it with worldly hospitality, and explore its role in reflecting God's grace.
- 102 Eden Parker: How Bibles.net Can Help You
This episode features Eden Parker discussing her faith journey and the development of Bible.net. Learn how her experiences shaped the creation of this online resource for Bible study and Christian content.
- 101 Brad Wilcox: Why Marriage Matters and Leads to Flourishing
Professor Brad Wilcox joins The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast to discuss the importance and benefits of marriage. The episode examines declining marriage rates and societal attitudes, presenting scientific evidence to counter myths and hi…
- 100 Chap Bettis: Celebrating 100 Episodes
The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast marks its 100th episode by revisiting highlights from previous installments. The episode reflects on significant discussions from the past, featuring various guests and topics related to parenting and fai…
- 099: R. Albert Mohler: Thinking About the Next Generation
Dr. Albert Mohler shares his personal faith journey and discusses challenges for parents and church leaders in today's culture. He offers advice for young parents on grounding children in the gospel and raising the next generation.
- 098: Travis Rymer: Discerning False Influencers Among Us
This episode features Travis Rymer's sermon on 2 Peter 2, emphasizing the importance of discernment in navigating a world full of ideas and identifying false influencers. The discussion applies biblical insights to help parents equip their…
- 097: Chap Bettis: Financial Instructions from The Master
This episode features a sermon on 'Financial Instructions from The Master,' offering biblical teaching and practical advice on personal finance and generosity, emphasizing that all resources are blessings from God for which we are stewards.
- 096: Dan Darling: The Characters of Easter
This episode features Dan Darling discussing his book, "The Characters of Easter." The conversation delves into the lives and decisions of Easter story figures, highlighting their humanity and offering lessons for modern families and paren…
- 095: Ed Moore: Raising Children to the Glory of God
In this episode, Ed Moore offers parenting advice based on his experience, highlighting the importance of expressing love, creating memories, and incorporating faith and grace. He shares personal lessons learned from failures to guide pare…
- 094: Bekah Bettis: God at Work Aboard Mercy Ships
This episode features a conversation with Bekah Bettis, a nurse serving with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone. The discussion covers Mercy Ships' work in providing surgical care, their collaborations, and Bekah's role in training local healthca…
- 093: Chap Bettis: How Heaven Motivates Our Holiness
This episode explores how understanding heaven motivates Christians toward holiness within family relationships. It emphasizes actions pleasing to God over human approval, discussing the reality of judgment and grace for daily life.
- 092: Andy Davis: Heaven and the Exciting Things Awaiting Us
Dr. Andy Davis joins The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast to discuss heaven, God's glory, and the impact of eternal rewards on our perspective. The conversation explores how understanding God's redemptive story brings hope and purpose.
- 091: Brit Redfield: A Young Woman's Story of the Transforming Power of the Gospel
This episode features Brit Redfield
- 090: Barnabas Piper: Understanding and Helping the Pastor's Kid
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent discusses the specific experiences of pastor's kids, covering pressures, expectations, the value of friendships, and the role of parents in advocating for them.
- 089: Nancy Pearcey: The Toxic War on Masculinity
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast features author Nancy Pearcey discussing her book "The Toxic War on Masculinity." The conversation covers societal pressures on men, the origins of the toxic masculinity narrative, its imp…
- 088: Jonathan Leeman: Understanding Authority and the Blessing It Brings
Jonathan Leeman joins The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast to discuss his book on authority. The conversation covers the definition, principles, and types of authority, its application within families, and the importance of submitting to goo…
- 087: Matt Schmucker: God's Call on Everyone to Honor Their Parents
This episode features Matt Schmucker discussing Exodus 20:12 and the biblical foundation for honoring parents. It covers challenges like honoring non-believing parents and the lasting effects of this practice on raising godly children.
- 086: Chap Bettis: Honor: Our Duty to God and Others
This episode of The Disciple-Making Parent explores the concept of honor, defining its meaning and relevance in contemporary culture, particularly in contrast to a narcissistic and therapeutic age. It examines who and what we should honor…
- 085: Chap Bettis: Gospel Secrets That Parents Forget
This episode discusses gospel secrets parents may forget amidst daily busyness. It emphasizes making discipleship the goal of parenting and finding significance in Christ, offering applicable insights for all parents.
- 084: Chap Bettis: Leaving a Legacy
Episode 084 discusses the parental responsibility of passing down faith and God's truths to future generations, using Psalm 78 as a guide. The episode encourages listeners to leave a legacy of faith and inspire hope in God for the next gen…
- 083: Marriage Panel: A Real-Life Conversation and Encouragement
This episode features a marriage panel with two couples discussing the realities of long-term marriage and how their relationships have endured and flourished, providing practical encouragement.
- 082: Deepak Reju: Handling Conflict in Marriage
This episode features insights from Deepak Reju's marriage conference session on handling marital conflict. Topics include managing disagreements, fostering spousal understanding, and the importance of sincere apologies.
- 081: Travis Rymer: 1 Peter 3 and Honoring Christ in Your Marriage
This episode discusses how marriage, the most intimate relationship, displays the gospel to children and the world. It offers guidance on serving Jesus within marriage, acknowledging that difficulties can arise when two sinners are closely…
- 080: Chris Martin: How the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead
This episode features an interview with Chris Martin about his book, "The Wolf in Their Pocket," discussing the threats of the social internet on individuals, including children. The conversation explores what parents can do about social m…
- 079: Chap Bettis: Glimpses of the Believer's Glory
This episode, featuring Chap Bettis and the third in a series on glory, discusses the biblical concept of a believer's future glorious existence and the unimaginable rewards awaiting them from Christ.
- 078: Chap Bettis: Glimpses of Christ's Glory
Episode 078 of The Disciple-Making Parent discusses finishing strong in the Christian life by focusing on the glory of Christ. It explores how Jesus is the focal point of God's glory and encourages listeners to sense this glory more and mo…