Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what irritation is and how we can grow in patience. Questions Covered in This Episode: When you say irritation, what comes to mind? Where do you see irritation in your life as a parent? Where are you more patient? What scriptures come to mind about irritation? What advice would you give someone who is struggling with irritation? Irritation: Anger that results from entitlement. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Proverbs 19:11, Psalm 37:7...
Oct 23, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about what it looks like to be bold. Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean to be bold? Where is boldness a struggle for you and your family? Do you have an example of where being bold is difficult? Where is this going well for your family? Where does the Bible talk about boldness? If a parent is struggling with boldness, how would you encourage them? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Samuel 17:26, Exodus 1:1...
Oct 16, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what anxiety is and how we can encourage our families to seek God in all circumstances because He cares for us. Questions Covered in This Episode: What comes to mind when you think of anxiety? Where is anxiety a struggle for you as a parent? Where do you see anxiety mentioned in the word of God? What do you say to a parent who is struggling with anxiety? Helpful Definitions: Anxiety: Overestimating a threat and underestimating our ability ...
Oct 09, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how we can see, care, and act when others are in need. Questions Covered in This Episode: When I say the word compassion, what comes to mind? Where is it difficult for you to be compassionate? Where do you see compassion in your heart and your families? Where do you see compassion mentioned in the word of God? How does someone grow in compassion? Helpful Definitions: Compassion: Seeing others hurts and caring enough to do...
Oct 02, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what shame is, how it can be hurtful in our families, and how to fight against it with the gospel. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a working definition between guilt and shame? Where has shame been something that has been difficult for you? Have you used shame or humiliation against your children? Where are you able to fight back shame? Where does the Bible talk about shame? How does a parent fight they lie that things are hopel...
Sep 25, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about how we can practice gratitude as we lead our families. Questions Covered in This Episode: Where is gratitude hard for you as you lead your family and model it for your children? What does entitlement look like in a child? Where have you seen gratitude modeled in your own family? Why is it important to teach our kids to say thank you? What has the Lord said about gratitude? If a parent is struggling with gratitude, how would you encourag...
Sep 18, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about comparison. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is hard about comparison? Why are we constantly trying to compare ourselves to other people? Where do you struggle with comparison? How have you shown or experienced strength in this? What does scripture have to say about comparison? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Family Discipleship Podcast Live Matthew 20:1-16, Romans 12:15-16, Genesis 3-4, John 21, Philippians 4...
Sep 11, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what vulnerability is and how you can lean into it in your home. Buy a ticket to the live show on Thursday, November 2 in Dallas at 6:30 PM CST. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is something special coming for season 5? What are you looking forward to this season? What comes to mind to you when someone says” vulnerability”? When have you as a parent seen vulnerability been difficult for you? Where has showing your weakness to your k...
Sep 04, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jen Wilkin and JT English to discuss their new book, You are a Theologian. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? Can you tell us about the process of writing, You Are A Theologian, together? The introduction to your book says that we have historically not done great at transferring our faith from one generation to the next. Why is that happening? What’s the root of the prob...
Aug 28, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Season 5 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 28! In this episode, Adam Griffin previews what is to come in Season 5. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we going to cover in season 5? What is something different that we will be doing this season? Sponsors: To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website . Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Our Sister Shows: Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place The Family Discipleship Podcast is a podc...
Aug 21, 2023•3 min
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired to talk about Fatherhood. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? How does your book and podcast help dad? In all the work you’ve done writing and producing the podcast, what are some of your favorite lessons you’ve learned about fatherhood from all your guests and all your research? What do new dads need to hear right now? How do they need to be enc...
Jun 12, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff to have a conversation about how we can disciple our kids when they face worry or anxiety. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? Is there a reason that this generation of kids and adults is dealing with so much pervasive anxiety? Could you give us a basic definition of worry or anxiety? What kinds of things are kids afraid of that are making them anxious? How do ...
May 08, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: How do you manage ministry and family life? How do you handle boys making pretend weapons out of anything? What sorts of things do you write in the Bibles you are journaling for your boys? How do you handle disrespectful attitudes from elementary kids? How do you manage grandparents that live far away when the others live close? How do you discipline biblically in today’s ...
May 01, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why it is important for us to love God above all else, including our kids. Questions Covered in This Episode: Have you ever caught yourself more committed to your family than to God? How does placing your love for your kids above your relationship with God affect your relationship with God? How does having a vibrant relationship and love for God prevent idolatry? How does placing your love for your kids above your love for God affect yo...
Apr 24, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Andy Crouch to talk about what family discipleship looked like in the Crouch household and how commitments around technology played a part in that. Questions Covered in This Episode: If I asked one of your family members to describe you, what kind of things do you think they would say, and, if it’s different, what kind of things would you hope they would say? What did following Christ as a family look like for y’all? What were the rh...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Zack Eswine to discuss what family discipleship looks like in the Eswine home. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? What resources shape you in parenting? Being a pastor and a father, where do you see your roles of leadership overlapping? Would you share some of your favorite moments of Christian conversations in your home? What do you mean by “double love”? What was it li...
Apr 10, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about the role of a parent to disciple their family when it comes to school choices. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are the temptations and dangers of this conversation? What is your personal education story? Why is there so much tension around this choice for parents? What kind of questions would you ask on a school visit? How can we pay attention to our motivations when we make this decision? What scripture are you u...
Apr 03, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Adam Griffin is joined by Tim Challies to have a conversation about his book “Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? How are you and your family doing in this season? What are some of your favorite memories of spiritual conversations with your son? Can you flesh out some of how your faith in God has blessed you in the circumstance where I think many parents might be tempted to...
Mar 27, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant celebrate the 50th episode of The Family Discipleship Podcast! Questions Covered in This Episode: When you meet a listener “in the wild” what kind of conversations do you have? Have you ever been surprised by who is listening? What are some reviews that have been posted online? Shout out to producer Brad! What is Training the Church? Who has been your favorite guest? What have been some of your favorite subjects? Resources Mentioned in This Episod...
Mar 20, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by are joined by Laura Wifler to discuss how the Imago Dei shapes and forms how we view ourselves and those around us, including those with disabilities. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? You’ve got a new kids book out “Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person.” Where did the idea for this book come from? You’ve already written a beauti...
Mar 13, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Leonard Sax to have a conversation about the differences between boys and girls, how culture shapes and forms them, and what that means for us as parents. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your work? What has your research revealed about the importance of gender? Can you talk to us a little about the differences between boy's and girl's development as well as why you think our educational system isn't ...
Mar 06, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Anne Lincoln Holibaugh to discuss the role of the local church in family discipleship and why it matters. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? What do you think is the role of the family of God in family discipleship? Why is it important? Is everybody a part of a family? Do you see a difference between the responsibility of the immediate family and the family of God when i...
Feb 27, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Landon and Kami Jones to talk about how they disciple their family while living on the road. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and the adventure you are on? How did all of this adventure get started? What made you want to take your family on the road? Do you have any regrets about this decision? What do you miss about your old life? How are you using this adventure to develop and disciple...
Feb 20, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Jim Burns to discuss how we can navigate our role as a parent changing as our kids get older. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? Do you find a lot of young families asking you about how to prevent failure to launch, walking away from their faith, or walking away from their family? How does the fact that “we will spend more time as a parent of an adult child than we will ...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Adam Griffin is joined by Ryan Frederick to have a conversation about how your marriage affects your parenting and how to cultivate a healthy marriage and a safe home. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? Why do you think a healthy marriage is worth fighting for? Do you think a couple’s spiritual life has a big impact on the overall health of the relationship? Why is praying for one another important in marriage? Does the way you pray...
Feb 06, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Caroline Cobb to discuss where parents can find true rest and how music can minister to our souls. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? When did you start making music? What was the inspiration? How has motherhood affected the way you see God? Does music help you find rest in God when life gets hard? Why do you think parenting brings so much anxiety to adults? How does a p...
Jan 30, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are back for Season 4 and have a discussion about where to start with family discipleship. Questions Covered in This Episode: If somebody has struggled with family discipleship and they asked you where to start, what wisdom would you offer them? What if their family is resistant to starting something new? What’s a great way to get started if you’ve never been discipled? What’s a benefit to discipleship? If someone has struggled to get connected at...
Jan 23, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 4 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on January 23! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 4. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we looking forward to in Season 4? Who are some guests we can expect to hear from? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: “Boys Adrift” by Leonard Sax Fierce Marriage HomeWord Ministry Tim Challies Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qua...
Jan 16, 2023•4 min
Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin wrap up season 3 by answering questions submitting by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: What are your favorite memory verses for toddlers? What family rhythms do you love for holidays, birthdays, traditions, etc? How do you pray with your children? What do you pray for your children? How do you encourage a kid when they a questioning their theology and beliefs? How do I enjoy and cherish time with my kids when they are in a season of h...
Dec 12, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin have a discussion about how to interact with other people's kids and what kind of influence other adults can have on our kids. Questions Covered in This Episode: Have you ever regretted either parenting someone else’s kids or not doing something when you could have? Where do we need to be sensitive about trying to disciple other people’s kids? What’s the difference between discipleship and discipline when you are around other people’s kids? What’s...
Dec 05, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 14
