The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

If you have a large family, you will benefit from a coffee date. After we had our fourth child, this habit helped us tremendously. Learn why and how. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-power-of-the-coffee-date/

Parenting is like a marathon. Before the race you are fresh and rested. You start with excitement. But this is not a sprint. Listen to learn some encouragment. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/8-ways-to-persevere-in-the-parenting-marathon/

I was asked this question by a mom. I answered, "No" and "Yes." Listen to why. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/mom-question-are-we-more-needy-than-previous-generations/

Comparison with others is a basic fact of life. What exactly would God say to us? What perspective does it take to be wise? To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/three-truths-to-defeat-the-comparison-virus/

If your family is going through a crisis, you may overlooked an obvious resource - your church elders. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-elders-family-crisis/

When it comes to parenting, there is much wisdom around us. But why dont we ask others for their input? This audioblog explores that question. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/why-dont-we-invite-input/

Would your children describe you as joyful? Learn about the power of joy in a family. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-power-of-a-joyful-parent/

Is it a sin to be overbearing as a parent? Listen in as I examine the meaning of the term. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/are-you-overbearing-or-self-willed/

How are we to respond to our prodigal child? Listen in as I discuss three main things to focus on in our parenting dynamic. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/one-aspect-of-working-with-a-prodigal/

The ultimate goal of my Christian life is to have my children follow the Lord. Would you agree with this statement? Listen in as I examine this myth, and counter it with an important truth. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/are-you-believing-this-myth/

As Christians, we will be slandered for our faith. Here are some ways we can equip our children for the assault. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/training-our-children-to-expect-slander/

Listen in for some principles to help guide Christians in considering college options. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/thoughts-on-choosing-a-college/

In this audioblog, I discuss some practical ideas to make family devotions function more smoothly. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/4-practical-suggestions-on-family-devotions/

There are many ways to engage our family in the Word together. Here are ten ideas that our family has used. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/10-suggestions-on-what-to-do-for-family-devotions/

Listen in as I discuss seven principles that guided our family in our devotions together. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-to-guide-family-devotions/

Join me for a brief overview of the importance of the oft-neglected practice of family devotions. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/introduction-to-family-devotions/

At the heart of good parenting is a balance between authority and affection. In this we imitate our heavenly Father's relationship with us. Is your parenting reflecting these two aspects? To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/children-need-affection-authority/

You can navigate storms in your parenting, if your eye is on the North Star. For Christians, the Great Commission is the North Star of our parenting. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/parents-follow-this-north-star/

I asked our adult daughter about the ways our family strove for unity. Her answer? “You forced us to be kind to one another.” Listen in as I unpack this. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/forced-to-be-kind/

Forgiveness is gospel glue that help ensure our children maintain good relationships as adults. Here are some ways we can instill it in them now. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/teaching-our-family-to-forgive/

Did you know that you were made to rule and to reign? Some insights on our biblical authority. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/made-to-rule-and-reign/

Wisdom from Proverbs on establishing our households. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/by-wisdom-a-house-is-built/

Proverbs has a lot to say about our speech. Here is a selection of verses that can help us use it wisely. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/12-proverbs-on-communication/

Proverbs has a lot to say about our speech. Here is a selection of verses that can help us use it wisely. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/12-proverbs-on-communication/

How do we know when to "pull the fire alarm" and enlist help for a conflict in our marriage? Listen to find out. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/pulling-the-fire-alarm/