Best Familyministry Podcasts (2024)

As executive director of Upward Sports, Kevin Drake explains how a sports ministry can be a useful vehicle for creating relationships and spreading the gospel.

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#421 | Connecting to the Heart of Your Teen - Dr. Richard Ross 30:59

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Our long-time friend Dr. Richard Ross provides ways parents can connect to the heart of their teen in order for discipleship to take place.

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#420 | A View from Joy's Window - Dr. Neil Gilliland 31:50

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We discuss how grief and joy can coexist as we dive into Dr. Neil Gilliland's book, A View from Joy's Window: Seven Reasons to Be Joyful.

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#419 | Engaging Difficult Behavior in the Classroom - Kim Botto 29:33

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We hear from Kim Botto on how we can respond and engage difficult behavior in classroom settings so challenging children feel loved and connected.

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#418 | Discipling Young Men - Dr. Jonathan Denton 44:38

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As the author of Disciplemaking With Guys, Dr. Jonathan Denton helps parents and church leaders understand practical ways to shepherd young men to become life-long followers of Jesus Christ.

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#417 | How to Be an Unanxious Leader - Melissa MacDonald 40:25

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Guest Melissa MacDonald speaks on the topic of anxiety in ministry and the home, and how we can cope when anxiety hits.

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#416 | The Nuts and Bolts of Discipleship - Christina Embree 31:21

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Guest Christina Embree brings encouragement and inspiration to families as she shares what discipleship looks like in the church and the home.

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#415 | War in the Wilderness - Brian Haynes 33:33

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We learn from Brian Haynes how to navigate discipleship in our families during wilderness seasons of hardship and crisis.

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#414 | Raising Kids Who Know God is at Work - Jonathan Cronkhite 29:25

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Guest Jonathan Cronkhite leads our discussion about raising kids who are aware that God is at work in their lives and in the world around them.

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#413 | Me-Centered vs God-Centered - Carissa Potter 34:11

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Guest Carissa Potter leads a discussion on the societal norm of self-centeredness and how this impacts our view of God, Scripture, and our place in God's story.

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#412 | Resilient Leaders - Dr. Shelly Melia 31:45

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Learn how to be a resilient leader as Dr. Shelly Melia coaches us on overcoming discouragement in ministry.

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#411 | A New Scorecard for Groups - Ken Brady 40:29

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Guest Ken Braddy discusses the future of discipleship and gives key questions to help group leaders assess the health of their small group.

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#410 | Living with a Missional Perspective - Kelly Minter 31:30

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Our guest Kelly Minter shares how believers can live on mission by establishing an eternal perspective.

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#409 | Gen Alpha - Dale Hudson 30:41

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We hear excellent insight from Dale Hudson on reaching Gen Alpha with the good news of the gospel.

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#408 | Raising Disciples to Worship - Yancy Wideman Richmond 33:59

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Ministry leaders are challenged and encouraged by Yancy Wideman Richmond as she explains how to teach children the value and purpose of worship to create life-long worshipers of Jesus.

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#407 | A Biblical Response to Progressive Christianity - Alisa Childers 40:32

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As author of Live Your Truth and Other Lies, Alisa Childers talks with us about the popularity of the Progressive movement and the biblical response to it.

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#406 | Reality of Biblical Literacy - Brian Dembowczyk 39:06

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We hear from Brian Dembowczyk on ways churches can encourage biblical engagement to address the decline in biblical literacy.

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#405 | Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load - Chris Sasser 36:14

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Guest Chris Sasser shares about his book, Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load and helps parents recognize and guide their children through emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational baggage they may be carrying.

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#404 | Is God Calling You Somewhere Else? - Chrystal Evans Hurst 31:08

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How do you know if God is calling you to leave your current ministry position? Chrystal Evans Hurst guides us through discerning whether God is calling you away.

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#403 | What's Your Family ID? - Greg Gunn 45:10

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Greg Gunn guides parents on how to intentionally recognize their core values and purpose to create a God-centered family ID.

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#402 | Engaging in Family Bible Study - Dr. Michele White 24:05

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Guest Dr. Michele White provides families and churches with tips and ideas for creating a simple but engaging time of family Bible study.

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#401 | The Trap of Pornography - Austin Fruits 39:31

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Austin Fruits shares powerful steps to finding true freedom from the trap of pornography.

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#400 | New to Ministry - Byron Ragains 38:52

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Byron Ragains provides excellent advice for those entering new ministry roles and gives suggestions on ways to encourage those who are new to ministry.

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#399 | Equipping Grandparents in a Screen-driven World - Arlene Pellicane 31:07

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Guest Arlene Pellicane helps guide grandparents in creating a balance when engaging in technology to connect with their grandchildren without becoming immersed in that culture.

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#398 | Current Trends & Resources for Latino Families - Dr. Luz Galvez de Figueroa 24:00

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Ministry leaders are challenged to lead with love as Dr. Luz Galvez de Figueroa shows us how to connect in multi-cultural churches through the common ground of the gospel.

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#397 | Blended Family Ministry - Ron Deal 36:57

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Guest Ron Deal sheds light on how the church can connect with blended families and provide a place where they can feel safe and welcome.

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#396 | Leading in Seasons of Change - Jim Wideman 38:20

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We hear from Jim Wideman on how we can encourage and lead others to embrace change in ministry.

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#395 | Slow Parenting - Karen Kennemur 30:33

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We learn about slow parenting as Karen Kennemur gives exceptional insight into the importance of slowing down and adding calmness to allow for relationship building with our children.

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#394 | Moving Volunteers to Leaders - Matt Morgan 26:40

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Learn how to utilize the gifts of your volunteers as Matt Morgan coaches us on growing volunteers into valuable leaders in ministry.

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#393 | Mama Bear Apologetics - Hillary Morgan Ferrer 30:04

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We hear from Hillary Morgan Ferrer about how to intentionally disciple children with a biblical worldview so they are confident and equipped to recognize the lies our world is trying to teach them.

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#392 | Blessing Children - Kirsten Hitchcock 25:24

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Kirsten Hitchcock explains the profound impact of declaring blessings over children and how we can implement this practice in our ministries.

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#391 | Tackling Tough Conversations With Our Kids - Jenny Smith 25:29

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We hear from Jenny Smith on how to have conversations with our kids about difficult topics and the role these conversations play in discipleship.

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#390 | The Ingredients of the Shema - Rabbi Jacob Rosenburg 36:10

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Rabbi Jacob Rosenberg shares the importance of the Shema and how churches and families can utilize the Shema for family discipleship.

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#389 | The Deconstruction of One's Faith - Matthew Tingblad 27:22

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Guest Matthew Tingblad explains the intellectual and emotional sides of the deconstruction of faith and why the deconstruction of one's faith has become so popular.

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#388 | Evaluating Faith Factors - Tiger McLuen 40:36

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Tiger McLuen shares seven faith factors that greatly impact a student's life-long walk with the Lord and provides guidance to parents & ministry leaders as they shepherd the hearts of students.

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#387 | Healing Hurts - Kathleen Trock-Molhock 33:33

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Kathleen Trock-Molhock coaches parents and ministry leaders on uniting as one family of God to bring healing to our hurting children and teens.

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#386 | Commentaries & Crayons - Frank Trimble 36:58

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Guest Frank Trimble discusses the important role that a senior pastor plays in the discipleship of the children and teens of the church.

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#385 | Conversations on Gender & Sexuality - Rob & Amy Rienow 40:05

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Parents & ministry leaders discover how to have healthy conversations in the home and in the church concerning the LGBTQ+ community from guests Rob & Amy Rienow.

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#384 | When Your Class Acts Like Wild Monkeys - Mark Jones 28:43

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We learn practical tips from Mark Jones on how to keep order in the classroom while still creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.

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#383 | Church As Family - JJ Jones 33:04

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We are challenged by JJ Jones to cast a vision of the church as a family, living in true community with other believers.

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#382 | A Grace-Filled Marriage - Brad Rhoads 25:38

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We learn how grace can strengthen marriages as Brad Rhoads discusses his book, The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship.

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#381 | Being a Student of Your Child - Karen Stubbs 29:19

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Karen Stubbs tells us how to become a "student" of our child to better understand how God uniquely made them.

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#380 | Helping Hurting Kids - Brianna Edwards 25:52

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Brianna Edwards coaches us on emotional attunement and developing relationships that bring healing to children and families who have experienced trauma.