The Family Discipleship Podcast

Cassie Bryant, Chelsea Griffin, Adam Griffin

Imperfect parents having conversations about the critically important and mostly ordinary work of leading at home.

  • 39 minutes 59 seconds
    #139 – Talking to Kids About Salvation and Suffering with Champ Thornton and Beth Broom

    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.

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    23 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 36 minutes 33 seconds
    #138 – How to Fix "Church vs. Home" Kids Ministry with Marty Machowski

    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.

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    9 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 40 seconds
    OQ - How Have Y'all Handled Sleepovers?

    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.

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    2 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 33 minutes 16 seconds
    #137 – Inside the Kennedy Home with Jared Kennedy

    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 parents in every season.

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    23 February 2026, 7:00 am
  • 12 minutes 4 seconds
    OQ - How Do You Help Your Family Change Churches?

    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?

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    16 February 2026, 6:00 am
  • 34 minutes 19 seconds
    #136 – Raising Kids with Christian Courage with Sinclair Ferguson

    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.

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    9 February 2026, 7:00 am
  • 37 minutes 33 seconds
    #135 – God's Colorful Kingdom with Dr. Esau McCaulley

    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.

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    26 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 11 minutes 58 seconds
    OQ - Is My Kid Ready to Be Baptized?

    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.

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    19 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 39 minutes 46 seconds
    #134 – When Home is Chaos with Scarlet Hiltibidal

    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, and hold onto hope without pretending everything’s fine.

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    • Hopefulish by Scarlet Hiltibidal
    • Afraid of All the Things by Scarlet Hiltibidal
    • Anxious (Bible study on anxiety) by Scarlet Hiltibidal
    • A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson

     

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    12 January 2026, 7:00 am
  • 10 minutes 42 seconds
    OQ - How Do You Help Your Kids Be Ready to Be Uncool or Rejected?

    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.

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    5 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 35 minutes 55 seconds
    #133 — Gospel Centered Youth Ministry with Cameron Cole and Anna Meade Harris

    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 support families (especially single parents).

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    29 December 2025, 7:00 am
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