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Good leadership requires courage to do hard things. This courage will help us manage our households well. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/building-backbone-as-a-leader/

The most important thing we can understand is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. Learn a simple help from the crucifixion story in Luke 23. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teaching-children-the-substitutionary-atonement-based-on-luke-23/

Big days can bring big stresses with our older children. Here are some approaches to avoid and others to embrace. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/living-and-praying-the-holiday-tension/

Effective leaders continue to grow. Here is what that can look like in practice. Read the original blog post here: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/a-growth-cycle-for-those-who-lead/

What do Dr. Seuss, non-Newtonian liquids, and leadership have to do with each other? Quite a bit! Learn about it in this podcast. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/oobleck-and-the-qualities-of-a-good-leader/

As men, we are called to lead in our homes. But what is leadership? And what is godly leadership? This post will start to answer that question. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/what-is-leadership-in-the-home/

Leadership is difficult. As a husband, how do you lead when you don't know where you are going? In this episode, we answer the question about what to do and what not to do in the situation that every husband faces. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-do-i-lead-when-i-dont-know-where-to-go/

Paul tells us an elder is to manage his household well. But in fact this applies to all men. Let's look at what Paul does and does not mean by this phrase. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/manage-household-dads/

The well-known story of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 contains some lessons on how parents can handle prodigals. In this episode we point you to those suggestion as well as the podcast that contains the full sermon. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-lavish-father-and-his-two-sons/

Here are some useful phrases that helped us establish good practices with our children. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/magic-phrases-we-used-with-our-young-children/

Grandparents can be a blessing or a struggle. In this episode we will think about God's call for our children to honor them and why it is important. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/honoring-grandparents-in-an-age-of-unhonor/

Why is it that so many who grow up in a Christian home don't hunger for the word? How can we change that? In this episode we will think about the goal of filling the bucket and lighting it on fire. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/filling-a-bucket-and-lighting-it-on-fire/

Listen to learn how we can build our sense of gratitude, and help develop it in our children. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/cultivating-an-attitude-of-gratitude/

In part 2 of this blog post, we look at five of the ways the local church is changing you for the better even if you don't realize it. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/nine-ways-your-church-changes-you-for-good/

The church is the bride of Christ. Yet, too many people love the groom but not the bride. Despite her imperfections she is changing you for good. Learn how. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/nine-ways-your-church-changes-you-for-good/  

A new term has emerged - Family Pastor. What does it mean? Is there a new understanding or are we giving a new name to an old job description. Let's think about it together. To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/what-is-a-family-pastor/

As we build a life together with our spouse, it's important to remember who the true rock and foundation is. Read the original blog post here: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/your-spouse-is-not-your-rock/

Unfortunately, this question comes up too many times. In this recording, we want to help you think deeply and biblically about this question. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/should-i-make-my-teen-go-to-church/

Prayer will always be a struggle. But it is vital work. Discover seven different ways that you can pray for your children. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-ways-to-pray-for-your-children/

Jesus told us that his disciples would suffer. As much as we don't want it, if our children follow Jesus they may experience suffering as well. Have we prepared them for that moment? Listen in for having a biblical perspective on this topic. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/my-children-need-persecution/

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/