The Family Discipleship Podcast

Culture is discipling your family every day. The question is whether you're paying attention. Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie welcome Bible teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson to discuss how modern culture subtly shapes our loves, habits, and identities—and how Christian families can intentionally resist those influences. Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbo...

What if family devotions didn’t have to be complicated? Drawing from their years of raising three children and their new resource, The Good News Family Devotional : 52 Weeks Through the Gospel of Mark, the Krugers share practical encouragement for parents who feel unqualified, inconsistent, or overwhelmed when it comes to leading family devotions. Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasu...

How do we help our families notice God in everyday life? Adam and Cassie sit down with author Douglas McKelvey, creator of the Every Moment Holy liturgy series, to talk about helping families recognize God's presence in ordinary moments and creating rhythms that shape faith over time. From changing diapers to losing electricity, celebrating milestones to navigating grief, Douglas shares how liturg...

Anxiety is affecting more families than ever before—but what if fear doesn’t have to win? Adam and Chelsea sit down with author, Bible teacher, and spoken word artist Blair Linne to talk honestly about anxiety, panic attacks, fear, and how parents can help their children process worry in healthy, gospel-centered ways. Resources Mentioned: You Are the Brave and the Swirling Worry  by Blair Linne Ma...

What if family devotions didn’t have to be perfect to be effective? Adam and Cassie sit down with Carl Laferton to talk about what family Bible time really looks like in a normal home—and why the ordinary, imperfect moments are often where God is doing the most. If you’ve ever thought: “We should be doing family devotions…” “We tried, but it didn’t go well…” “I don’t feel equipped to lead my kids...

What does it actually mean to lead your family spiritually? For many parents, the pressure feels overwhelming. But in this conversation, Alistair Begg reframes success in a refreshingly simple and biblical way: Keep your kids alive Feed their bodies And don’t neglect feeding their souls Through stories from his own childhood, parenting years, and now as a grandfather, Alistair encourages parents t...

If you’ve ever walked away from a parenting moment thinking, “I just made things worse,” this episode is for you. Abbey Wedgeworth joins the show to unpack the fear that we’re ruining our kids—and why that fear is both understandable and misplaced. Drawing from her new book, she helps parents navigate guilt, shame, anger, comparison, and the pressure to “get it right.” Buy Abbey's Book: Help! I’m...

Adam and Chelsea talk with Champ Thornton and Beth Broom about why questions matter so much in discipleship. They discuss how parents can help kids wrestle with big topics like salvation and suffering, why middle-grade kids need better discipleship resources, and how honest conversations rooted in Scripture can shape faith in lasting ways. Resources Mentioned: 10 Questions About Salvation by Champ...

Adam talks with longtime children’s pastor and author Marty Machowski about helping parents disciple their kids at home. Marty shares lessons from decades of ministry, why churches and families must partner together, and simple rhythms that help parents build faith conversations into everyday life. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our c...

Sleepovers can feel like a normal part of childhood—but are they wise? Adam and Chelsea share how their family has approached sleepovers, why their default has usually been “no,” and how they think about risk, wisdom, and discipleship in these decisions. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you...

Adam sits down with author and ministry leader Jared Kennedy to talk about what family discipleship looks like in real life—not just in theory. From parenting a child with special needs to building spiritual rhythms at home, Jared shares honest stories, practical habits, and long-term hopes for raising kids who love Jesus. This conversation is both deeply encouraging and refreshingly grounded for...

In this "One Question" episode, Adam and Chelsea tackle a common but weighty parenting question: How do we prepare our kids when we change churches? Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Disci...

How do we raise kids with courage and clarity in a confusing world? Adam talks with theologian and pastor Sinclair Ferguson about faith formation, Christian courage, and why church history still matters for families today. Resources Mentioned: John Knox by Sinclair Ferguson Do Great Things For God Series by The Good Book Company Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head...

Adam sits down with Dr. Esau McCauley—New Testament professor at Wheaton College and pastor of All Saints Anglican Church in Naperville—to talk about discipling kids in a divided world. They discuss Esau’s new children’s book God’s Colorful Kingdom , why kids need more than “Bible greatest hits,” and how parents can shape the way their children learn to value every person as made in God’s image. L...

In this "One Question" episode, Cassie answers a question Christian parents ask all the time: How do I know if my child is ready for baptism? Cassie shares simple diagnostic questions to ask your child, how to look for fruit over time, and why it’s wise to stay both curious and cautious—without quenching their excitement to follow Jesus. Resources Mentioned: Belong: Finding Your Place in God’s Sto...

What do you do when your home feels like constant chaos—emotionally, logistically, and literally? Adam and Cassie sit down with author Scarlet Hiltibidal to talk about Hopefulish , why sadness is a normal part of the Christian life, and how the gospel meets parents right in the middle of disorder. This episode will help you reframe chaos as an invitation to trust God, practice honest faith at home...

Following Jesus has never been the cool option—and that’s something our kids need to be ready for. In this One Question episode, Adam and Chelsea talk about how to disciple kids who aren’t ruled by popularity, approval, or the fear of man. They unpack how to make being “different” normal and why closeness to God matters more than being liked. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves c...

Parenting teenagers can feel overwhelming—especially in a noisy, over-scheduled, screen-filled world. Cameron Cole and Anna Meade Harris from Rooted Ministry join us to talk about discipling adolescents with grace, clarity, and patience, and why parents still matter more than any algorithm or trend. They also dig into loneliness, technology, late-night conversations, and how churches can better su...

Many parents worry their kids will resent them for being intentional about faith. In this one-question episode, Adam and Chelsea challenge that fear and invite parents to trust God with the results of faithful discipleship. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be...

Youth sports can bring out the best—and the worst—in all of us. In this episode, Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie sit down with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski to talk honestly about winning, idolatry, sideline behavior, and how sports can become one of the most powerful discipleship tools in your family if you let it. This conversation will challenge the way you think about practices, games, car rides home,...

Adam and Chelsea talk candidly about “work-life balance” and how easy it is to give our best at work while giving our families what’s left over. They discuss why family discipleship can feel less urgent but is infinitely more important, and how to reorder our loves so that our best energy goes to the people God has entrusted to us. Contact us through our website. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminde...

Dr. Kathy Koch joins us to help parents disciple kids with confidence in God’s good design. We talk about why identity confusion is rising, how to start age-appropriate conversations at home, and practical ways churches can equip families—anchored in Scripture like Genesis 1, Psalm 139, and Ephesians 2. You’ll leave with hopeful, doable steps for shaping character and pointing your kids to Christ...

Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie sit down with Shai Linne to talk family worship—how simple, steady rhythms (read, sing, pray) form kids for life, and how music and stories can plant gospel truth deep in young hearts. Shai shares the heart behind his album Jesus Kids , the allegory Penelope Judd , and why he and Blair take a family-worship micro-conference on the road to equip churches and parents. Resou...

Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie welcome Courtney Doctor (TGC) and Hunter Beless (Journeywomen) to talk discipleship vs. mentorship, their new Titus study, and how “life-on-life” relationships shape homes and churches. They hit family-level application (parents as primary disciple-makers), theological triage, and practical rhythms like Bible study in community and gospel-centered conversations. Resources...

Adam interviews Dr. Joel Beeke on biblical headship and his new book How to Lead Your Family , unpacking a father’s roles as prophet, priest, and king in the home. They discuss daily family worship, prayerful intercession, sacrificial leadership (Eph. 5; Deut. 6), and gentle, protective guidance that models Christ. Resources Mentioned: How to Lead Your Family — Joel R. Beeke Family Worship — Joel...