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 competin…

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.

We hear excellent insight from Dale Hudson on reaching Gen Alpha with the good news of the gospel.

Ministry leaders are challenged and encouraged by Yancy Wideman Richmond as she explains how to teach children the value and purpose of worship to create life-long worshipers of Jesus.

As author of Live Your Truth and Other Lies, Alisa Childers talks with us about the popularity of the Progressive movement and the biblical response to it.

We hear from Brian Dembowczyk on ways churches can encourage biblical engagement to address the decline in biblical literacy.

Guest Chris Sasser shares about his book, Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load and helps parents recognize and guide their children through emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational baggage they may be carrying.

How do you know if God is calling you to leave your current ministry position? Chrystal Evans Hurst guides us through discerning whether God is calling you away.

Greg Gunn guides parents on how to intentionally recognize their core values and purpose to create a God-centered family ID.

Guest Dr. Michele White provides families and churches with tips and ideas for creating a simple but engaging time of family Bible study.

Austin Fruits shares powerful steps to finding true freedom from the trap of pornography.

Byron Ragains provides excellent advice for those entering new ministry roles and gives suggestions on ways to encourage those who are new to ministry.