The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a Conversation

What does it mean to be trustworthy in our challenging world? Let's explore this profound theme of being someone that others can rely on. In this episode, I (Tosha Williams) reflect on my own family and some of the character conversations that have shaped and continue to shape our lives. We will look at the wisdom of Luke 16:10, a profound Scripture that encourages us to embody faithfulness i...

Are you ready to pray through some strongholds and witness miraculous breakthroughs in your life and family? I (Tosha Williams) sure am! Join me on a transformative 40-day journey of prayer and intercession, inspired by a powerful story from the book of Deuteronomy.  In this episode, I talk about a recent moment when God spoke to me about the need for deeper, more committed prayer, modeled after M...

Are you a sure and secure person? Wherever you are on the confidence scale, can you imagine living with unshakable confidence, not based on your own abilities but rooted in something far greater? Inspired by the classic film "The Sound of Music" and the empowering song "I Have Confidence," I (Tosha Williams) reflect on how these influenced my own life and family. Yet, we pivot...

Ever felt paralyzed by fear despite your skills and experiences? That’s exactly where I found myself on my podcasting journey, even with a background in public speaking and broadcast journalism. This episode is all about navigating those moments of doubt and discouragement, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Joshua. By leaning on God's promise to be with us wherever we go, we can...

What does it truly mean to be hardworking, and how can we align our daily grind with divine purpose? Reflecting on an eye-opening conversation with a woman in her 90s who claimed she was "too busy" for God's Word, this episode of the Family Disciple Me podcast challenges our conventional understanding of busyness. We dive into Colossians 3:23-24, exploring how God calls us not just...

A simple daily carpool can turn into a profound spiritual journey when it's used for devotion driven discipleship. Join me (Tosha Williams) as I revisit the origins of my own family's carpool Scripture memorization tradition. This transformed our daily commute into a time of connection and spiritual growth, and it also became the foundation upon which I started the Family Disciple Me min...

Where in your life do you need a miracle? Or, where in the life of someone you love is a miracle needed? As we conclude our annual "May You Pray" prayer campaign, let's talk to God and with each other about this very thing! In the beautiful prayer of Ephesians 1, Paul prayed for his friends:  “(I pray…) his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the m...

Need a little hope? We all do along life's way. What's more, people entrusted to us need hope, as well! So, as we continue our "May You Pray" prayer campaign, the next thing we want to pray for is hope!!! In this episode, let's talk about: "May You Pray for Hope Along the Way" as we consider the theme verse:  “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened...

What do YOU keep asking God for? I'll admit, there are a few things I keep asking Him for in my life. However, there was one really special thing that the Apostle Paul kept asking God for when he prayed for his friends. He said: "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (E...

What great things are happening in someone else's life because YOU are praying for them? The Bible says,  “Pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. Anyone who lives the way God wants can pray, and great things will happen” (James 5:16 ERV). So... what great things are happening because YOU pray? This is a compelling question for all of us to consider, as we continue in our &quot...

Before we start with prayer, God wants us to begin with praise! Before we ask for blessings, He wants us to bless Him! What does this look like? How does this affect our lives and hearts? Join me in this podcast episode as I launch this year's "May You Pray" campaign! We're going to talk about an amazing prayer from Ephesians chapter one, as well as the praises of Psalm 145 and...

When I was put in charge of keeping an eye on our cat in labor, I didn't know that God was placing me into the midst of what would be a life-saving moment. Yet, there I was, with an ice-cold, unmoving newborn kitten that had fallen away and out of reach from its mother. I scooped the baby up and prayed that God would help me save its life. In this episode, I tell my story about my kitten resc...

Seven years back, I (Tosha Williams) experienced a near death accident. I teetered on the brink of eternity, an ordeal that ultimately transformed how I embrace each day. Join me as I recount the moment when I stared death in the face and the miraculous journey when God brought me back to the land of the living. Through my story, I hope you'll examine the fragile thread of your own life and l...

Have you ever embraced a label that the world might see as foolish? Join me, as I candidly discuss the notion of what 1 Corinthians 4:10 calls being "a fool for Christ." This may raise eyebrows, but it fuels my (Tosha Williams) unwavering dedication to ministry, both in the local church and in Family Disciple Me.  Though I am publishing this episode on April Foods Day, it isn't abou...

How does the name "Family Disciple Me" encapsulate our ministry's vision, mission, and journey? That's the story I, Tosha Williams, am excited to share with you in this episode, as we talk about the profound meaning behind this ministry. From its conception as 'Mommy Disciple Me' into a ministry that embraces and equips the wider family of God, the name "Family D...

Do you know the true story of St. Patrick? Beyond the festive trappings of March's familiar revelry, the real St. Patrick lived a life that was absolutely transformed by Jesus. In this episode, as we commemorate the first anniversary of our podcast, we delve into Patrick's early life in Britain, his trials during captivity in Ireland, and the profound faith that guided him through his da...

Join me, Tosha Williams, as we unearth an epiphany from my personal devotion in the letters to the Thessalonians—words that resonate deeply with the core mission of Family Disciple Me. The Scripture from 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 that captivated me speaks volumes about discipleship and our role as Christ followers. This episode is an invitation for every believer to embrace the Great Commission as...

On the weekend that marked the beginning of my  jubilee with Jesus, I was privileged to stand before the congregation at Vanguard Church and share a message. The given passage for the weekend - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - was a very significant one for me, as I reflected on my life and the call Jesus has on all of us to be His disciples. In this message, I got to share my own personal testament of a l...

Imagine setting a goal as a young adult and seeing it through a hundredfold, decades later. This is the story of my husband, Pastor Kelly Williams, who joins me in my cozy "cloffice" to share his extraordinary journey of reading through the Bible 100x. This commitment forged in his college years is a tale of unwavering dedication and the profound impact that this spiritual discipline can...

As I continue marking 49 years of walking with Christ since childhood, I (Tosha Williams) want us to take a few moments to explore the enduring influence of early spiritual guidance. As the founder of Family Disciple Me, I believe it is so important to nourish faith in the young, and I look  at my own experience as a testament to the power of introducing Jesus to children. This episode is not just...

I (Tosha Williams) never anticipated that watching my future daughter-in-law, Kasey, dip her toes into the ocean for the first time would reveal a spiritual epiphany. But the waves of insight came crashing in, and I'm eager to share with you a journey that starts with what I've come to call "zero-entry devotion and discipleship." In this episode, I share story that revealed to...

As I reflect on half a century of faith and fellowship, I, Tosha Williams, find myself embarking on an extraordinary year of Jubilee, a time to declare freedom and cast off the chains of fear that bind us. This episode is not just a celebration but a personal invitation to you, the listener, to journey with me towards liberation, inspired by the ancient words of Leviticus and the transformative po...

Today marks the beginning of my personal year of Jubilee. This is a biblical celebration, the completion of 7 cycles of 7 years (see Leviticus 25:8). I gave my life to Christ as a little four year old girl, and yesterday, I marked my personal 49th spiritual birthday. The first day after completing the 49th year is the beginning of the Year of Jubilee - - - the Year of the Lord's Favor. I (Tos...

As we round the corner into the holidays, one last podcast to celebrate "Remember November." The Bible says:  "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith" (Hebrews 13:7). In this episode, I (Tosha) share how my husband's spiritual journey and example in reading the Bible has impacted my life so...

We live in a world where sleepnessness is epidemic, and the pharmaceutical world offers all sorts of sleep aids. However, what if there's a better way, a more biblical way? I (Tosha) have personally experienced that remembering God's Word is helpful in my days as well as in my nghts. The Bible says,  "As I lie on my bed I remember you. I think of you all night long" (Psalm 63&q...