FamTime Podcast

What happens when a lead pastor cares about home discipleship? How can you bring a home discipleship emphasis to Sunday morning worship services? Listen to Josh Green and Tina Toman of Calvary Severance to find out! Visit Calvary's website: https://severance.thecalvary.org/ Pick up a copy of the Family Time Roadmap here: https://famtime.com/product/family-roadmap/

Jason Richards is the Director of Texas Super Summer and his passion is to teach students to know and share the gospel. Jason also applies this passion for student ministry to equipping families to be on mission together. Listen as Frank interviews Jason about an event where families can come together to be equipped with the gospel in a fun and engaging way! To register and find more information o...

We're very excited to introduce you to Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum! In this episode, Eryn shows us how we can learn more about God through exploring nature. Summer is here and Eryn's ministry will serve as a great guide through nature hikes, backyard play, and much more. Check out Eryn's new book! https://amz.run/6gB8 Subscribe to Eryn's new podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...

In our final installment of the Family Time Format mini-series, we discuss how parents can begin teaching the Bible at home. We have examples, suggestions, and encouragement for any family attempting to learn the Truth together. Take a look at our training options: https://famtime.com/training/

Have you ever heard your kids pray out loud? Have your kids ever heard you pray out loud? This can be a tough topic for some that find praying out loud to be intimidating. However, introducing prayer in your times of family worship can be such a blessing. Listen to Frank and Jenna as they unpack the reason and the application of praying with your family.

As we continue our Family Time Format mini-series we find ourselves talking through the idea of a family time theme song! Before you get nervous about singing a theme song that you don't yet know, listen to Jenna a Frank. They describe what this song can be and how it can add an awesome component to your times of family worship.

In this episode, Frank and Jenna continue our mini-series through our Family Time Roadmap resource (famtime.com/product/family-roadmap/). In the 7th stop of the Roadmap, families are guided and encouraged to focus on the area of worship. We believe that listening to Christian music, worshiping in a local church, and participating in family worship can have a huge impact on each of your family memb...

We were honored and delighted to host Lauren Jackson, the founder of Kids Ministry Circle ( kidsministrycircle.com ), on the FamTime Podcast! In this episode, you'll hear more about Lauren's ministry and her heart for children's ministry. You'll learn how to effectively partner with the children's ministry department in your church and those that lead it. We pray this episode encourages you to plu...

In the second installment of our Family Time Roadmap Mini-Series, we find ourselves at the "destination" of prayer!  Join Jenna and Frank as they walk through the different "stops" within this wonderful topic! famtime.com/roadmap Al Mohler's book on the Apostles Creed: https://amz.run/6K2q Village Church sermon series on the Apostles Creed: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/series/th...

Doctrine and theology get a bad rap these days. However, knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and what your family members are taught has never been more important. Wade Williams, the Middle School Principle of Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO, uses his expertise to help us understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. Understanding these categ...

Doctrine and theology get a bad rap these days. However, knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and what your family members are taught has never been more important. Wade Williams, the Middle School Principle of Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO, uses his expertise to help us understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. Understanding these categ...

With a new year comes a new season! We are so happy to begin season two with a mini-series based on our Family Time Roadmap. In each installment of this mini-series, you'll hear Frank and Jenna unpack the four destination topics within. This episode focuses on the importance of Scripture in the life of your family and how the Roadmap can help guide you through such an important topic.  For mo...

It's hard to believe but we've reached the final episode of our first season of the FamTime Podcast! Jenna and Frank thought it would be a good idea to walk through their top 5 favorite episodes inspired by the concept of our Top 5 Blogs at famtime.com/blogs. Though we loved all of our season one guests, we thought that going over some high points would be a great way to celebrate what God has don...

In our Family Time Format series, we break down seven guidelines that have proven to be helpful for families. In this installment, Jenna and Frank discuss the value of reviewing the content of the previous week with your family members. Hear ideas about using sermons, resources from your church, and FTT activities to reinforce what you've already learned. 

This time of year provides a great opportunity to spend time with family and worship God together. Join Jenna and Frank as they help us prepare for the next four weeks of focusing on the importance of Christ's first advent. famtime.com/shop

At Family Time Training, we love to think of practical ways to encourage and equip families. That passion led us to create the Family Time Format. The FTT Format provides a simple framework that families can use for their weekly time of family worship, and it begins with a weekly No Fuss Dinner. Listen in as Stacy, Jenna, and Frank describe what a No Fuss Dinner is and how to make it work for your...

The Holidays represent a great opportunity to continue, reinforce, or begin a rhythm of Family Time. In this episode, Jenna, Stacy, and Frank talk about the importance of this season and how families can capitalize on built-in traditions and time for the glory of God. Join us as we plan for the most wonderful time of the year! Get your Christmas resources here: https://famtime.com/product-category...

Jenna and Frank recently had the honor of interviewing Autumn Gardner of Fellowship Church in Denver. Autumn serves as the Children and Family Ministries Director at Fellowship and has been a vital influence on how her church approaches family ministry. In this episode, you'll hear from an experienced leader who spent years studying Scripture alongside other team members to design a healthy family...

God created 4 institutions: The individual, the family, the local church, and the government. When God created these institutions, they were given jurisdictional lines. When these lines are crossed, the imbalance impacts all four institutions. In part two of our interview with Rob, we take a look at the impact of Biblical jurisdictions on Christian education.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

God created 4 institutions: The individual, the family, the local church, and the government. When God created these institutions they were given jurisdictional lines. When these lines are crossed, the imbalance affects all four institutions. Listen to part 1 of this episode to learn more about why this matters for you, your family, and your church.  https://visionaryfam.com/ https://amz.run/...

In part two of our interview with Matthew Deprez, we focus on his recently published research centered on the role of grandparents in shaping the faith formation of grandchildren. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/073989131701400110 Matthew shares some very interesting results from the research and provides practical tips for parents and grandparents!

Matthew Deprez joins us to talk about the meaning and importance of intergenerational ministry. In this first installment of a two-part episode, we learn about Matthew's background, current ministry, family, and more. Whether you're a church leader, parent, or grandparent you'll be inspired and resourced by what Mattew has to say! wearegenerations.church fulleryouthinstitute.org https://journals.s...

How can a youth camp care for the families of youth pastors? Join us as we talk with J. Roger Davis of ym360 (youthministry360.com) Generate Youth Camp (generatestudents.com) and Ministry to Parents (ministrytoparents.com) about the why behind the ministries he is involved in. Hear personal stories, receive practical instruction, and become acquainted with some of the leading youth ministry resour...

In this episode, Jenna and Frank talk about recent experiences at ministry conferences. We meet many incredible people and it's a great privilege to hear their stories, joys, and struggles. These conversations represent the pulse of up-to-date ministry needs and we exist to partner with families and churches to help address those needs. 

We've really been looking forward to sharing this episode with you! Lee Ann Mancini has followed God's call to create awesome resources for kids and their parents. After listening, be sure to check out Lee Ann's website, podcast, and the Sea Kids website. You can find those links below: raisingchristiankids.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-christian-kids/id1520299114 https://seaki...