Beste Family Ministry Podcasts (2025)

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#459 | Understanding Gen Z and Gen Alpha - Ben Birdsong 30:10

2d ago30:10

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This week’s episode features Ben Birdsong, D.Min., an expert in youth ministry and generational research. Dr. Birdsong introduced the differences and characteristics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, emphasizing the need for ministry approaches to evolve alongside the latest generational shifts. Dr. Birdsongencouraged listeners to have an open heart, a willi…

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The Christian Cancel Culture 55:52

21d ago55:52

55:52

Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the Christian cancel culture.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#458 | Prioritizing Marriage While In Ministry – Brad Rhoads 22:26

9d ago22:26

22:26

Brad Rhodes, co-founder of Grace Marriage and author of Grace Marriage: How the Gospel andIntentionality Transform Your Relationship, has been married to his wife Marilyn since 1996. Together, they help churches and ministry leaders with the challenges pastors face in balancing their ministry commitments with a flourishing marriage. In this episode…

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#457 | Understanding and Partnering With Millennial Parents – Brittany Nelson 23:15

16d ago23:15

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This podcast episode offers a deep dive into understanding millennials as parents, their challenges, and the role of the church in supporting them. Brittany Nelson, a children's ministry leader and creator of DeeperKidMin.com, shares valuable insights into how millennials approach parenting and how the church can come alongside them in their faith …

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#456 | Spiritual Disciplines Made Practical for Families – Stephanie Cline 23:56

23d ago23:56

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In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Cline, the children’s minister at First Baptist Church in Winter Garden, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Trinity College of Florida. Stephanie is passionate about training ministry leaders and parents to reintroduce spiritual discipline practices in the home. Stephanie talks about herH.O.M…

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The Big Game of Discipleship 51:23

29d ago51:23

51:23

Pastors Ben and Tony talk about "The Big Game" and your familyVon Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#455 | Seven Factors for Lasting Faith - Tiger McLuen 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

In this episode, Tiger McLuen helps rethink student discipleship and looks at “faith factors” in young adults. Tiger served in student ministry in the local church and oversaw the youth and family ministry programs at Bethel and Luther seminaries. Now the executive director of Youth Ministry Consultants (YMC), who focuses on coaching and training m…

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#454 | Creating Healthy Church Systems - Brad Ransom 23:47

1M ago23:47

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In this episode, we talk with Brad Ransom, denominational leader and author of ⁠Creating Healthy Church Systems.⁠ Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant to over 300 churches, Brad shares the importance of building systems tailored to each church's unique identity, instead of copying others. He emphasizes that church health and growt…

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#453 | Building Bridges for Discipleship - Dr. Kjesbo, Dr. Luz, and Shelley Henning 27:00

1M ago27:00

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Committed to child discipleship, the next generation, and faith formation, Dr. Denise Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa, and Shelley Henning share about the launch of their research on the partnership between church and home from their shared work in Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation. With over 900 respondents from a…

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Listening to Sermons 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how sermons can be a family matter.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#452 | Relational Discipleship and Setting Pace in Ministry - Jon Forrest 29:08

2M ago29:08

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For this episode, we sat down with Jon Forrest, a veteran youth minister (30 years in ministry) at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church (TN) and author of The Super Youth Worker Utility Belt. For our conversation, Jon talks about his journey through decades of ministry. He shares practical advice for youth ministry leaders and takes time to offer encour…

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#451 | Navigating AI in Parenting and Ministry - Arlene Pellicane 25:59

2M ago25:59

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Arlene Pellicane to discuss her thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, especially its impact on children, families, and the church. Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy H…

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Deconstruction 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the new trend of young people deconstructing their faith.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#450 | Embracing Nature as a Tool for Discipleship – Eryn Lynum 19:10

2M ago19:10

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In this episode, guest Eryn Lynum talks about how nature can be a powerful tool for discipling children and nurturing a deeper connection to God’s creation. She also shares practical ways parents and church leaders can use nature to disciple others—whether through simple activities like gardening or by seeing God’s handiwork in the world around us.…

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#449 | Courageous Parenting in a Countercultural World - Kurt Bruner 23:52

2M ago23:52

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We are joined this week by Kurt Bruner. He is a pastor in Texas, author, and founder of Drive Faith Home ministry. In this episode, Kurt shares four key self-examination areas for parents to make brave, countercultural decisions for their kids in areas like discipleship, education, media, and sexual wholeness. With decades of experience helping fam…

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#448 | Strengthening Conversations and Building Trust with Teens and Young Adults - Patti Reed 23:42

3M ago23:42

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Patti Reed, author, speaker, and coach specializing in conversational intelligence, shares in this episode practical insights for parents seeking to strengthen communication with their teens and young adults. Acknowledging that every child is different, Patti stresses the need to tailor communication styles to each child or teen while most importan…

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Culture Stole Christmas? 47:00

3M ago47:00

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the Christmas Culture Wars.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#447 | Helping Young People Listen to Wise Counsel - Rich Griffith 25:08

3M ago25:08

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In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Rich Griffith, assistant professor of youth ministry at Toccoa Falls College and author of Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Rich dives into how parents, mentors, and ministry leaders can guide young people amidst the competing …

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Knowing God 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how our families can know God more with a knowledge beyond knowing things about God.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#446 | Hope for the Prodigal - Jim Putman 25:54

3M ago25:54

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Guest Jim Putman offers hope and wisdom to parents praying for their prodigal child's return. Learn more about D6 EveryDay Foundations here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/ Find The Sharing Trees here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/

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#445 | The Nuts & Bolts of Discipleship - Tim Goodyear 20:35

3M ago20:35

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Guest Tim Goodyear offers incredible guidance to parents on incorporating discipleship into their everyday routines and rhythms. Learn more about the D6 Conference here: https://d6family.com/d6conference/ Check out D6 Homepoint: https://www.d6homepoint.com/

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#444 | Relationship Repairs - Brianna Edwards 25:29

4M ago25:29

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We hear from Brianna Edwards about repairing hurt and brokenness in the parent/child relationship. Learn more about D6 Curriculum here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/ You can order your D6 EveryDay Advent Kit here: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/d6-everyday-advent-kit/

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Simple Prayers for Kids with Simon Camilleri 51:33

4M ago51:33

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Simon Camilleri about his new book Wow God! Thank You Sorry Please? and how we can help children tell simple prayers.Full reading of Simon's book is after the outro.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#443 | Difficult Faith Questions - Matthew Tingblad 22:02

4M ago22:02

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We learn from Matthew Tingblad how to navigate difficult questions about faith. Take a look at the book, Disciplemaking With Guys here: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/disciplemaking-with-guys/

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#442 | Radical Like Jesus - Greg Stier 31:00

4M ago31:00

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Author Greg Stier discusses his latest book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life. Make sure to check out Top Reads: https://go.d6family.com/l/1058273/2024-08-13/7171st

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The Final Countdown 50:26

4M ago50:26

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about thinking about the end times as a familyVon Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#441 | Ministry Expectations - Frank Trimble 29:40

4M ago29:40

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Our guest Frank Trimble brings valuable insight for church leadership and laypeople on the topic of expectations in ministry.

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#440 | Bridging the Gap to Minister to Pre-Teens - Corinne Noble 32:08

5M ago32:08

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Guest Corinne Noble reminds us that pre-teens are valuable members of the church body and guides us on reaching this age group and ministering to them well.

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The Father of Lies is a Bad Dad 48:53

5M ago48:53

48:53

Pastors Ben and Tony talk about Satan and how families can prepare for him.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#439 | Writing Your Story of Faith - Eric Thomsen 31:36

5M ago31:36

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We hear from Eric Thomsen on the importance of recording our faith story as a legacy for future generations.

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#438 | Helping Kids with Anxiety Disorders to Grow Spiritually - Dr. Steve Grcevich 40:43

5M ago40:43

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Our guest, Dr. Steve Grcevich coaches churches on creating welcoming environments for children struggling with anxiety.

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TFM Classic: A Theology of Child Safety 51:01

5M ago51:01

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In this classic TFM episode Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we can keep kids safe in the church.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#437 | Parenting with a Global Vision - Carissa Potter 33:11

5M ago33:11

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Our guest Carissa Potter speaks on the benefits of parenting with a global vision in mind and gives practical examples for parents to incorporate this into their families.

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#436 | Church as Family - JJ Jones 37:33

5M ago37:33

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Guest JJ Jones shares his vision for where he believes family ministry is headed, including a "church as family" mindset.

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Bible or Theology? 50:35

6M ago50:35

50:35

Pastors Ben and Tony discuss what theology is and if the only creed we need is the Bible.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#435 | Courageous Parenting - Tim & Cindy Hawks 38:59

6M ago38:59

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Guests Tim & Cindy Hawks seek to empower moms and dads in their home discipleship and equip them to parent courageously.

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#434 | Getting Kids Engaged in Interactive Bible Teaching - Melanie Hester 31:15

6M ago31:15

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Guest Melanie Hester presents creative ways to engage children with Scripture.

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The Young and Anxious w/ Peter Witkowski 1:05:09

6M ago1:05:09

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Pastors Tony and Ben are joined by Pastor Peter Witkowski to discuss anxiety in the younger generations.Von Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#433 | Using Play in Discipleship - Joy Windling 30:24

6M ago30:24

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Guest Joy Windling shares excellent suggestions on incorporating play into everyday discipleship.

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#432 | Collision of Culture & Discipleship - Dr. Chris Shirley 29:24

6M ago29:24

29:24

Guest Dr. Chris Shirley guides us through overcoming discipleship obstacles we may encounter in today's culture.

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#431 | The Faith of Our Children - Matt Markins 38:50

7M ago38:50

38:50

Guest Matt Markins speaks with us about his latest book, The Faith of Our Children, and how discipleship can have the greatest impact and encourage lasting faith in children.