The Family Discipleship Podcast

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#137 – Inside the Kennedy Home with Jared Kennedy Feb 23, 2026

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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. Books by Jared:

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OQ - How Do You Help Your Family Change Churches? Feb 16, 2026

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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 Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:
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Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!
Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.
The Kingdom and the King brings a complete Storybook Bible to your Yoto player! Use code YOTO at checkout to get 25% off all Yoto cards at thegoodbook.com.
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#136 – Raising Kids with Christian Courage with Sinclair Ferguson Feb 09, 2026

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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

#135 – God's Colorful Kingdom with Dr. Esau McCaulley Jan 26, 2026

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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. 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 Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:
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Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!
Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.
The Kingdom and the King brings a complete Storybook Bible to your Yoto player! Use code YOTO at checkout to get 25% off all Yoto cards at thegoodbook.com.
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OQ - Is My Kid Ready to Be Baptized? Jan 19, 2026

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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 Story (kids/family baptism & gospel curriculum referenced from Cassie’s church)
Is My Child Ready To Be Baptized? (episode from 2021)

#134 – When Home is Chaos with Scarlet Hiltibidal Jan 12, 2026

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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.Resources Mentioned:

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

OQ - How Do You Help Your Kids Be Ready to Be Uncool or Rejected? Jan 05, 2026

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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 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 Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:
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Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!
Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.
The Kingdom and the King brings a complete Storybook Bible to your Yoto player! Use code YOTO at checkout to get 25% off all Yoto cards at thegoodbook.com.
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#133 — Gospel Centered Youth Ministry with Cameron Cole and Anna Meade Harris Dec 29, 2025

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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).Resources Mentioned:

Rooted Ministry
Rooted Ministry Podcasts
God’s Grace for Every Family by Anna Meade Harris
You’re Only Human by Kelly Kapic

OQ - What If Our Kids Resent Us For Our Family Discipleship? Dec 22, 2025

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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 sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!
Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.
The Kingdom and the King brings a complete Storybook Bible to your Yoto player! Use code YOTO at checkout to get 25% off all Yoto cards at thegoodbook.com.
Follow Us:
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Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

#132 — Navigating Sports with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski Dec 15, 2025

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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, and what really matters in the long run.Resources Mentioned:

Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith & Edwin Croyle
Athletes in Action

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