Discipling Kids
Where practical parenting meets practiced theology for families and ministries discipling kids for Christ.
Episodes
14 episodes
Why Families Matter to God (with Dr. David Palmer)
Why do families matter so much to God?In this episode, I’m joined by my senior pastor, Dr. David Palmer, to explore the biblical importance of family and the unique role families play in God's redemptive plan.We discuss:
Supporting Children with Special Needs at Home, Church, and Beyond (with Jocyline Graham)
How can families, churches, and communities better support children with special needs? And what can we learn from them?In this episode, I’m joined by speech-language pathologist Jocyline Graham to discuss practical ways we can en...
Modeling Evangelism: Helping Kids—and Learning from Them (with Catherine Reynolds)
How do children learn to share their faith? And what might adults discover when they pay attention to the way children respond to the gospel?In this episode, I’m joined by pastor’s wife and friend Catherine Reynolds for a conversation ab...
Learning to Father: Storytelling, Scripture, and Discipling Kids (with Dr. Jerry Pattengale)
What happens when we have to learn fatherhood without having experienced it ourselves?In this episode, I’m joined by scholar and author Dr. Jerry Pattengale for a thoughtful conversation about parenting, storytelling, and helping kids gr...
AI and Our Kids: What Parents Need to Know (with Chris McKenna)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world our kids are growing up in—but how should parents think about it?In this episode, I’m joined again by Chris McKenna from Protect Young Eyes to discuss the growing influence of AI on chil...
Screens and Social Media: What Parents Should Know and Do (with Chris McKenna)
Screens, social media, and technology are shaping our kids in powerful ways—but how should parents respond?In this episode, I’m joined by Chris McKenna from Protect Young Eyes to talk about the real risks of screens and social media for...
Healthy Habits for Families: Why the Body Matters for Discipleship (with Dr. RoseAnn Scheller)
How do everyday habits like sleep, screen time, and physical activity shape not just our kids’ health—but their discipleship?In this episode, I’m joined by pediatrician Dr. RoseAnn Scheller to talk about the importance of healthy habits ...
Discipling Your Kids Through Youth Sports (with Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski)
How should Christian parents think about youth sports—and what role should it play in discipling our kids?In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, co-authors of Away Game, to talk about the opportunities and c...
Discipline as Discipleship (Part 2): Practical Tools for Everyday Parenting (with Jen Powers)
What do you actually do in the moment when your child or student is overwhelmed, disrespectful, or struggling with big emotions?In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Powers from Tried and True Pa...
Discipline as Discipleship (Part 1): Rethinking How We Discipline Our Kids
What if discipline isn’t just about correction—but about discipleship?📎 View the Pyramid of Discipline HERE:In this epi...
How to Have a Family Passover Seder (With Dr. Christine Palmer)
How can you lead a meaningful Passover Seder in your own home with your kids?In this episode, I’m joined by Old Testament scholar, and mom, Dr. Christine Palmer to talk about how families can walk through a Passover Seder in a way that i...
How to Start Discipling Your Kids
How do you start discipling your kids in everyday life?In this episode, we talk about what is discipleship, why it matters and how to begin in simple, practical ways at home. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to start, this will help you ...