The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

Passivity is always a temptation for men. Have you thought about how Aaron's passivity might have affected his children? Listen in. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/aaron-and-his-sons/

Every church should have a strategy to equip families. In this episode we will think about what that means. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/why-should-you-have-a-family-ministry-strategy/

What advice would I give to a pastor about his family? This is a quick talk I gave at a pastor's retreat. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/pastor-all-the-sheep/

Have you thought much about how the Song of Solomon shows you the love of Christ for you. We will think about that together in this episode. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-bridegroom-the-song-of-solomon-and-middle-age/

In this episode, you can hear some exhortation for men to "man up" about the dating process. Helpful for young men and fathers of young men. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/advice-to-guys-who-want-to-date-my-daughters/

In God's infinite wisdom he has designed men and women differently. It his helpful for a dad to help his daughters understand this. This was my attempt as a dad. To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/complentarian-thoughts-for-my-daughter/

You can listen to my musings on spending money for Valentines Day. As much as you hate it, it might mean the world to your daughter. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/valentines-day-and-christian-dads/

Dads, you have an important role to play in protecting your daughter's purity. In this episode we talk about eight goals to strive for. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/eight-thoughts-on-protecting-the-purity-of-your-daughter/

The Christian position that marriage should be between a man and woman is increasingly under attack. Could you explain it to your teen in a logical way? This episode may help. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teens-and-sexuality-a-biblical-overview/

Are you telling your son or daughter to stay pure and save themselves for marriage? It might not be the right thing to say. Listen to this podcast to find out why. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/what-narrative-are-we-telling-our-children/

As intentional dads, we don't want to hear our children speaking disrespectfully to their mother. But might we be rushing in too soon. This episode can help us think more deeply. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/dads-dont-and-do-defend-your-wife/

The home can be a place we are always correcting. But we serve a God of encouragement. Here is one practical way to bring this encouragement into your family on a regular basis. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/the-power-of-the-red-plate-changing-the-negative-atmosphere-in-your-home/

Sometimes it can be difficult to disciple our children. Learn about some of the barriers to this noble goal. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/barriers-to-family-discipleship/

Does your family struggle with grumbling? Do you? In this episode we will think about how we can aim for contentment in our hearts and in our children's hearts. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-for-becoming-a-contented-parent/

It is easy to think of discipleship as a product that we want now. Instead, discipleship is a life-on-life process. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/discipleship-is-a-process-not-a-product/

Our culture has grown increasingly coarse and unthankful. What is missing? Honor. God calls us to honor seven different types of people. Listen to Part 2 to learn more people God calls us to honor. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-people-god-tells-us-to-honor/

Our culture has grown increasingly coarse and unthankful. What is missing? Honor. God calls us to honor seven different types of people. Listen to Part 1 to learn who three of those people are.  To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-people-god-tells-us-to-honor/

Part of good leadership is being self-aware. This episode will help you grow in this skill. To read the full blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/four-keys-to-self-awareness/

Family unity shows off the gospel to a watching world. But it is so diffictul to achieve. Learn principles for achieving unity here. Part 2.  To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/fighting-for-unity-12-practices-that-lead-to-family-and-church-harmony/

Family unity shows off the gospel to a watching world. But it is so diffictul to achieve. Learn principles for achieving unity here. Part 1.  To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/fighting-for-unity-12-practices-that-lead-to-family-and-church-harmony/

We want our children to follow Christ. But for what purpose? Are we aiming to low? Do we have cultural blinders on? To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/family-discipleship-for-what-purpose/

It is vital that parents understand their authority and speak in a way that communicates that authority to their children. Learn how in this episode. To read the full blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/speaking-with-verbal-authority/

Too often we get angry as parents because of the misbehavior of our children. But what if we learned something from police officers? Listen to this parable to learn valuable lessons as a parent. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/a-parable-of-two-kind-police-officers/

Parents often feel like their children are testing the limits. Could it be we have not established family rules. Learn how asking questions might reduce the conflict in your family. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/asking-questions-rather-than-giving-commands/

It seems to be acceptable to accept rudeness from children. Or could it be that we have not understood our call to train our children to be polite. Learn why this is an aspect of love. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/love-is-not-rude-is-my-family/