The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

In God's infinite wisdom he has designed men and women differently. It his helpful for a dad to help his daughters understand this. This was my attempt as a dad. To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/complentarian-thoughts-for-my-daughter/

You can listen to my musings on spending money for Valentines Day. As much as you hate it, it might mean the world to your daughter. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/valentines-day-and-christian-dads/

Dads, you have an important role to play in protecting your daughter's purity. In this episode we talk about eight goals to strive for. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/eight-thoughts-on-protecting-the-purity-of-your-daughter/

The Christian position that marriage should be between a man and woman is increasingly under attack. Could you explain it to your teen in a logical way? This episode may help. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teens-and-sexuality-a-biblical-overview/

Are you telling your son or daughter to stay pure and save themselves for marriage? It might not be the right thing to say. Listen to this podcast to find out why. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/what-narrative-are-we-telling-our-children/

As intentional dads, we don't want to hear our children speaking disrespectfully to their mother. But might we be rushing in too soon. This episode can help us think more deeply. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/dads-dont-and-do-defend-your-wife/

The home can be a place we are always correcting. But we serve a God of encouragement. Here is one practical way to bring this encouragement into your family on a regular basis. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/the-power-of-the-red-plate-changing-the-negative-atmosphere-in-your-home/

Sometimes it can be difficult to disciple our children. Learn about some of the barriers to this noble goal. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/barriers-to-family-discipleship/

Does your family struggle with grumbling? Do you? In this episode we will think about how we can aim for contentment in our hearts and in our children's hearts. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-for-becoming-a-contented-parent/

It is easy to think of discipleship as a product that we want now. Instead, discipleship is a life-on-life process. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/discipleship-is-a-process-not-a-product/

Our culture has grown increasingly coarse and unthankful. What is missing? Honor. God calls us to honor seven different types of people. Listen to Part 2 to learn more people God calls us to honor. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-people-god-tells-us-to-honor/

Our culture has grown increasingly coarse and unthankful. What is missing? Honor. God calls us to honor seven different types of people. Listen to Part 1 to learn who three of those people are.  To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-people-god-tells-us-to-honor/

Part of good leadership is being self-aware. This episode will help you grow in this skill. To read the full blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/four-keys-to-self-awareness/

Family unity shows off the gospel to a watching world. But it is so diffictul to achieve. Learn principles for achieving unity here. Part 2.  To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/fighting-for-unity-12-practices-that-lead-to-family-and-church-harmony/

Family unity shows off the gospel to a watching world. But it is so diffictul to achieve. Learn principles for achieving unity here. Part 1.  To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/fighting-for-unity-12-practices-that-lead-to-family-and-church-harmony/

We want our children to follow Christ. But for what purpose? Are we aiming to low? Do we have cultural blinders on? To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/family-discipleship-for-what-purpose/

It is vital that parents understand their authority and speak in a way that communicates that authority to their children. Learn how in this episode. To read the full blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/speaking-with-verbal-authority/

Too often we get angry as parents because of the misbehavior of our children. But what if we learned something from police officers? Listen to this parable to learn valuable lessons as a parent. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/a-parable-of-two-kind-police-officers/

Parents often feel like their children are testing the limits. Could it be we have not established family rules. Learn how asking questions might reduce the conflict in your family. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/asking-questions-rather-than-giving-commands/

It seems to be acceptable to accept rudeness from children. Or could it be that we have not understood our call to train our children to be polite. Learn why this is an aspect of love. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/love-is-not-rude-is-my-family/

The first and hardest place to live out the gospel is in the home. But often we do not think about how the Scripture applies to the home. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/home-is-front-lines-of-christian-living/

If you live long enough it is going to happen. Your child's sin will embarrass you. How you respond is vital. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-should-a-parent-respond-to-public-humiliation/

The teenage years can be a time that our teens withdraw from us. But we want to move toward them and keep communication open. Learn how in this podcast. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/connecting-with-your-introverted-teen/

The prosperity gospel is an anathema to the readers of this blog. But we might be unwittingly teaching it to our children. Listen in for insights. To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-ways-you-might-be-teaching-your-kids-the-prosperity-gospel/

This true story helps us reflect more deeply on the meaning of Christ's incarnation. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/can-you-feel-the-incarnation/