The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

In this episode, I discuss one helpful phrase to help gracefully manage the fallout from your child's behavior in public- "We're working on that." To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/were-working-on-that/

Sometimes there can be some confusion on the interplay with mom or dad correcting the children. This is a quick take to help resolve what can be a thorny issue. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/who-should-discipline-mom-or-dad/

We discipline our children because God disciplines us. Discipline is an act of love as you will see when we walk through Hebrews 12. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/principles-of-discipline-from-hebrews-12/

This is a quick overview of the longer podcast with Dr. Rick Horne on his excellent book, Get Outta My Face.

Don't make the same mistake I made for many years. Even as we take the Bible seriously, we also want to be wise. Listen in. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/should-you-let-the-sun-go-down-on-your-anger/

Learn a litle bit about history and at the same time learn a spiritual metaphor that will stick with you. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/from-slave-to-free-soldier-a-metaphor-of-the-christian-life-from-rhode-island/

Summer is fast approaching. Since we make disciples as we go about life, family discipleship continues. Learn how one cookout impacted my son. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/cookouts-family-and-discipleship/

Here are some important principles of power and authority to remember no matter who is in office. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/what-are-you-teaching-your-teens-about-politics/

With significant wars in the news, here are some ways to consider the principles that guide a just military. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/understanding-just-war-theory/

Standing stones were meant to build faith in Israel. They recount God's actions when things are more quiet. They can help build faith is us as well. Learn how. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/where-are-your-standing-stones/

Can we overpraise our children? One grandmother and school teacher asked me this question. I agreed. Listen to my whole reasoning. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/are-we-dishonest-in-our-praise/

In this written interview, I was able to tell some of the reasoning behind The Disciple-Making Parent. I think you will enjoy it. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/faithful-parenting-successful-parenting/

Do you want to connect to the heart of your children? A donut date is one way to do that. Learn how in this episode. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/nine-elements-of-an-effective-donut-date/

As dads, our words are powerful. Listen for how we can use them to minister well to our children. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/seven-things-good-dads-say/

A young father confessed he was loving his work but not his young children. This was my response to an honest, heartfelt admission. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dad-secret-love-work-family/

Is a strong-willed child a problem or a blessing? Listen in to a few thoughts that might change your perspective in the midst of the battle. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/thoughts-for-the-strong-willed-child/

Children's directors and children's Sunday School teachers often have heart for helping parents but don't know how. In this episode, I make a number of suggestions. To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-childrens-directors-and-teachers-can-help-parents/

One way to grow in patience is to slow life down and reflect on the upsets. An anger journal does just that. Learn more in this podcast. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/using-an-anger-journal-to-grow-in-godliness/

This episode will give you an overview of how to handle anger with your children. It is a quick summary of the Parenting with Patience material. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/help-angry-parent/

This small episode is perfect for parents of young children. We want to have fun with our kids. Let's just make sure they know it is just playing. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/clearly-playing-balancing-playtime-and-proper-behavior/

In a culture that muddies the waters, sometimes we need to return to basic categories as we evaluate ideas. Here are some tools to do that. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/ideas-truth-and-falsehoods/

How can our household establish its own priorities when the extended family has its own expectations? Some wise ways others have handled this. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/navigating-in-law-expectations/

Unity in a family shows off the glory of God to the world. And it is incredible difficult to obtain. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't aim for it. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/aiming-for-family-unity/

Our God is a community of persons who haved loved and honored each other from all eternity. Our families have a chance to display this mystery to the world. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/family-love-makes-the-triune-god-visible/

How can we remain friends after our children have flown the nest? Listen in for one suggestion for connecting with their hearts. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/staying-friends-with-your-adult-children/