The D6 Family Ministry Podcast

For this week’s episode, we are joined by guest Erin Warren. Erin has authored several Bible studies through her ministry, Feasting on Truth. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging women to discover God's truths. Erin discussed the crucial topic of biblical literacy and explored the difference between merely knowing facts about the Bible and truly understanding its redemptive narrat...

This week’s episode features Ben Birdsong, D.Min., an expert in youth ministry and generational research. Dr. Birdsong introduced the differences and characteristics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, emphasizing the need for ministry approaches to evolve alongside the latest generational shifts. Dr. Birdsongencouraged listeners to have an open heart, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to adapting our...

Brad Rhodes, co-founder of Grace Marriage and author of Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship , has been married to his wife Marilyn since 1996. Together, they help churches and ministry leaders with the challenges pastors face in balancing their ministry commitments with a flourishing marriage. In this episode, Brad emphasizes the critical importance of pri...

This podcast episode offers a deep dive into understanding millennials as parents, their challenges, and the role of the church in supporting them. Brittany Nelson, a children's ministry leader and creator of DeeperKidMin.com, shares valuable insights into how millennials approach parenting and how the church can come alongside them in their faith parenting journeys. The conversation highlights ho...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Cline, the children’s minister at First Baptist Church in Winter Garden, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Trinity College of Florida. Stephanie is passionate about training ministry leaders and parents to reintroduce spiritual discipline practices in the home. Stephanie talks about her H.O.M.E. Model , which she created to help parents cre...

In this episode, Tiger McLuen helps rethink student discipleship and looks at “faith factors” in young adults. Tiger served in student ministry in the local church and oversaw the youth and family ministry programs at Bethel and Luther seminaries. Now the executive director of Youth Ministry Consultants (YMC), who focuses on coaching and training ministry leaders, particularly those in smaller chu...

In this episode, we talk with Brad Ransom, denominational leader and author of ⁠ Creating Healthy Church Systems. ⁠ Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant to over 300 churches, Brad shares the importance of building systems tailored to each church's unique identity, instead of copying others. He emphasizes that church health and growth are not the same—health stems from having...

Committed to child discipleship, the next generation, and faith formation, Dr. Denise Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa, and Shelley Henning share about the launch of their research on the partnership between church and home from their shared work in Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation . With over 900 respondents from across the globe, they explored the pivotal role o...

For this episode, we sat down with Jon Forrest, a veteran youth minister (30 years in ministry) at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church (TN) and author of The Super Youth Worker Utility Belt . For our conversation, Jon talks about his journey through decades of ministry. He shares practical advice for youth ministry leaders and takes time to offer encouragement. He discusses the importance of slowing d...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Arlene Pellicane to discuss her thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, especially its impact on children, families, and the church. Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising , 31 Days to a Happy Husband , and Screen Kids . Arlene has been featur...

In this episode, guest Eryn Lynum talks about how nature can be a powerful tool for discipling children and nurturing a deeper connection to God’s creation. She also shares practical ways parents and church leaders can use nature to disciple others—whether through simple activities like gardening or by seeing God’s handiwork in the world around us. She encourages us to reflect on God’s creativity...

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 families thrive, Kurt emphasizes the importance of pa...

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 importantly, seeking guidance through prayer and direction...

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 competing voices in their lives, from social media to peers...

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.