This week’s episode features Ben Birdsong, D.Min., an expert in youth ministry and generational research. Dr. Birdsong introduced the differences and characteristics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, emphasizing the need for ministry approaches to evolve alongside the latest generational shifts. Dr. Birdsongencouraged listeners to have an open heart, a willi…

Brad Rhodes, co-founder of Grace Marriage and author of Grace Marriage: How the Gospel andIntentionality Transform Your Relationship, has been married to his wife Marilyn since 1996. Together, they help churches and ministry leaders with the challenges pastors face in balancing their ministry commitments with a flourishing marriage. In this episode…

This podcast episode offers a deep dive into understanding millennials as parents, their challenges, and the role of the church in supporting them. Brittany Nelson, a children's ministry leader and creator of DeeperKidMin.com, shares valuable insights into how millennials approach parenting and how the church can come alongside them in their faith …

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Cline, the children’s minister at First Baptist Church in Winter Garden, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Trinity College of Florida. Stephanie is passionate about training ministry leaders and parents to reintroduce spiritual discipline practices in the home. Stephanie talks about herH.O.M…

In this episode, Tiger McLuen helps rethink student discipleship and looks at “faith factors” in young adults. Tiger served in student ministry in the local church and oversaw the youth and family ministry programs at Bethel and Luther seminaries. Now the executive director of Youth Ministry Consultants (YMC), who focuses on coaching and training m…

In this episode, we talk with Brad Ransom, denominational leader and author of ⁠Creating Healthy Church Systems.⁠ Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant to over 300 churches, Brad shares the importance of building systems tailored to each church's unique identity, instead of copying others. He emphasizes that church health and growt…

Committed to child discipleship, the next generation, and faith formation, Dr. Denise Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa, and Shelley Henning share about the launch of their research on the partnership between church and home from their shared work in Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation. With over 900 respondents from a…

For this episode, we sat down with Jon Forrest, a veteran youth minister (30 years in ministry) at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church (TN) and author of The Super Youth Worker Utility Belt. For our conversation, Jon talks about his journey through decades of ministry. He shares practical advice for youth ministry leaders and takes time to offer encour…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Arlene Pellicane to discuss her thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, especially its impact on children, families, and the church. Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy H…

In this episode, guest Eryn Lynum talks about how nature can be a powerful tool for discipling children and nurturing a deeper connection to God’s creation. She also shares practical ways parents and church leaders can use nature to disciple others—whether through simple activities like gardening or by seeing God’s handiwork in the world around us.…

We are joined this week by Kurt Bruner. He is a pastor in Texas, author, and founder of Drive Faith Home ministry. In this episode, Kurt shares four key self-examination areas for parents to make brave, countercultural decisions for their kids in areas like discipleship, education, media, and sexual wholeness. With decades of experience helping fam…

Patti Reed, author, speaker, and coach specializing in conversational intelligence, shares in this episode practical insights for parents seeking to strengthen communication with their teens and young adults. Acknowledging that every child is different, Patti stresses the need to tailor communication styles to each child or teen while most importan…

In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Rich Griffith, assistant professor of youth ministry at Toccoa Falls College and author of Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Rich dives into how parents, mentors, and ministry leaders can guide young people amidst the competing …

Guest Jim Putman offers hope and wisdom to parents praying for their prodigal child's return. Learn more about D6 EveryDay Foundations here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/ Find The Sharing Trees here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/

Guest Tim Goodyear offers incredible guidance to parents on incorporating discipleship into their everyday routines and rhythms. Learn more about the D6 Conference here: https://d6family.com/d6conference/ Check out D6 Homepoint: https://www.d6homepoint.com/

We hear from Brianna Edwards about repairing hurt and brokenness in the parent/child relationship. Learn more about D6 Curriculum here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/ You can order your D6 EveryDay Advent Kit here: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/d6-everyday-advent-kit/

We learn from Matthew Tingblad how to navigate difficult questions about faith. Take a look at the book, Disciplemaking With Guys here: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/disciplemaking-with-guys/

Author Greg Stier discusses his latest book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life. Make sure to check out Top Reads: https://go.d6family.com/l/1058273/2024-08-13/7171st

Our guest Frank Trimble brings valuable insight for church leadership and laypeople on the topic of expectations in ministry.

Guest Corinne Noble reminds us that pre-teens are valuable members of the church body and guides us on reaching this age group and ministering to them well.

We hear from Eric Thomsen on the importance of recording our faith story as a legacy for future generations.

Our guest, Dr. Steve Grcevich coaches churches on creating welcoming environments for children struggling with anxiety.

Our guest Carissa Potter speaks on the benefits of parenting with a global vision in mind and gives practical examples for parents to incorporate this into their families.

Guest JJ Jones shares his vision for where he believes family ministry is headed, including a "church as family" mindset.

Guests Tim & Cindy Hawks seek to empower moms and dads in their home discipleship and equip them to parent courageously.

Guest Melanie Hester presents creative ways to engage children with Scripture.

Guest Joy Windling shares excellent suggestions on incorporating play into everyday discipleship.

Guest Dr. Chris Shirley guides us through overcoming discipleship obstacles we may encounter in today's culture.

Guest Matt Markins speaks with us about his latest book, The Faith of Our Children, and how discipleship can have the greatest impact and encourage lasting faith in children.

Guest Ryan Wolfe guides us on incorporating discipleship into special needs ministry and moving this ministry beyond Sunday mornings.

We discuss Adam Griffin's book, Family Discipleship, focusing on how the gospel applies to parenting.

As the author of Conviction in the Chaos, Matt Wheeler talks about the chaos that's happening all around us and offers practical ways to cope.

Guest Denise Pass guides us in recognizing shame in our lives so we can walk freely in the calling God has for us.

We gain valuable insight and guidance from Dr. Timothy Paul Jones on the deconstruction movement we are seeing in our culture.

We discuss parent discipleship with Dr. Scott Turansky as he shares why it's important for churches to place a focus on discipling parents.

We learn from Kevin Jones how to incorporate difficult cultural issues into our family discipleship efforts.

Guest Jenny Dean Schmidt talks about the impact and importance of motherhood and how more encouragement can be given to all moms.

As executive director of Upward Sports, Kevin Drake explains how a sports ministry can be a useful vehicle for creating relationships and spreading the gospel.

Our long-time friend Dr. Richard Ross provides ways parents can connect to the heart of their teen in order for discipleship to take place.

We discuss how grief and joy can coexist as we dive into Dr. Neil Gilliland's book, A View from Joy's Window: Seven Reasons to Be Joyful.

We hear from Kim Botto on how we can respond and engage difficult behavior in classroom settings so challenging children feel loved and connected.

As the author of Disciplemaking With Guys, Dr. Jonathan Denton helps parents and church leaders understand practical ways to shepherd young men to become life-long followers of Jesus Christ.

Guest Melissa MacDonald speaks on the topic of anxiety in ministry and the home, and how we can cope when anxiety hits.

Guest Christina Embree brings encouragement and inspiration to families as she shares what discipleship looks like in the church and the home.

We learn from Brian Haynes how to navigate discipleship in our families during wilderness seasons of hardship and crisis.

Guest Jonathan Cronkhite leads our discussion about raising kids who are aware that God is at work in their lives and in the world around them.

Guest Carissa Potter leads a discussion on the societal norm of self-centeredness and how this impacts our view of God, Scripture, and our place in God's story.

Learn how to be a resilient leader as Dr. Shelly Melia coaches us on overcoming discouragement in ministry.

Guest Ken Braddy discusses the future of discipleship and gives key questions to help group leaders assess the health of their small group.

Our guest Kelly Minter shares how believers can live on mission by establishing an eternal perspective.