The D6 Family Ministry Podcast

Student minister Ryan Garrett speaks words of encouragement and insight to fellow student pastors as they live out God's calling on their lives to reach this generation of students and partner with parents in discipleship.

We talk with Kurt and Olivia Bruner about the effects that technology has on the development of children and what parents and the church can do to actively address this problem.

Dr. Blair Robinson and Dr. Ken Coley lead our discussion on the importance of fathers taking a leadership role in family worship time.

Hear how churches can and should create a welcoming environment in worship services for all ages as Christina Embree talks with us about the importance of inter-generational worship.

Guest Britney Dent coaches parents on maximizing discipleship opportunities with their teens.

We receive valuable principles from Israel Wayne that will help parents navigate healthy technology parameters for the entire family.

Learn how to prepare and take advantage of teachable moments as Dr. Wade Mobley speaks on embracing uncomfortable, but necessary, conversations with our children.

We learn how ministry leaders, parents, and friends can best minister to children who are grieving as Dr. Shelly Melia shares her vast expertise on grief and resilience.

Guest Sam Luce guides children's ministers on approaching discipleship with hope, and truth to give kids a faith foundation they won't grow out of.

Get the scoop on an amazing opportunity from our guests, Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo and Dr. Deb Moncauskas from Bethel Seminary. They explain how you can dive deeper into your understanding and practice of family ministry through the D6 Family Ministry Certificate!

Our guest, Dr. Katie Frugé, helps guide the church in showing deep compassion and biblical truth through its involvement in the pro-life movement.

We talk to Bonnie Gray about her book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, as she shares how God uses our willingness to be open about the hard seasons of our life to bring lasting connections in our relationships.

As the author of Valleys Over Mountains: A Guide Through the Hard Seasons, Tom Bump points to the beauty of what can be learned through life and ministry's more challenging valley seasons.

Craig Fry challenges the church to take inventory of how they're reaching men and gives guidance on how to empower men to be the leaders God has called them to be.

Brad Rhoads, the co-founder of Grace Marriage and GraceMarriage@Home, sheds light on how churches can minister to couples before crisis sets in and what it looks like to have an ongoing marriage ministry.

Guest Larry Fowler shares strategies and solutions to help Christian grandparents have a spiritual voice in the lives of their grandchildren.

Guest Frank Trimble provides leaders with astounding wisdom and inspiration for the importance and implementation of family ministry in the context of smaller churches.

We hear from Keith Ferrin about internalizing Scripture, enjoying reading the Bible, and approaching the living Word of God as relational, not just informational.

Special guest Amy Rienow brings inspiring words of wisdom to uplift and encourage women whom God has chosen to fill the role of being a pastor's wife.

By focusing on the connection between the Great Commission and the family, Dr. Rob Rienow provides practical strategies for advancing family ministry.

With a deep passion for discipleship, Robby Gallaty discusses the example Jesus gave for disciple-making and advises on how we can use those same practices in our own discipleship strategies.

Guest Emily Snider sheds light on the topic of church hurt and provides steps to take to begin healing ministry wounds.

Our guest, Steven Ackley, challenges parents and the church to avoid outsourcing discipleship and embrace a collaborative discipleship model between parents, church leadership, and across all generations.

In discussing his book, Revolutionary Leadership: Essential Lessons From the Men and Women of the American Revolution, Pat Williams sheds light on leadership lessons that ministry leaders can learn from our founding fathers.

Artist-songwriter Rachael Nemiroff provides great insight into the importance of collaboration, life on the road, and the story behind her single, "One Heart Two Homes."