On this episode, Dr. Cooper is back, and he shares about his experience as a dad and how he realized that every moment is a discipleship moment. He opens up and talks about how they brought their kids with them on trips and missions opportunities and how those times bore lasting fruit. We also talk about how we don’t need to travel to the ends of the earth with our kids to seize disciple-making moments. It can happen even as we are scooping snow or serving our neighbors.
I am not a super hero, but God is.
March 23, 2021 • Nate Hellum
On this episode, Nate Hellum joins us to talk about how his parents handed off good theology (belief about God) and a Christian worldview. Nate shares about how he watched his parents walk through some really hard things and how that helped him grow to see God as faithful and loving. Make sure to hang in till the end for a story on "cookie questions!"
I don’t have an advanced degree in theology… so how am I supposed to teach it to my kids?
March 16, 2021 • Dr. Michael Cooper
On the episode, Michael Cooper is back and shares with us some tips to grow in the depth of our theology. Want to know a secret? You don’t need to go to seminary or have an advanced degree to do so! Growing in our knowledge of God is something all believers are called to do, and it is exciting.
The Value of Modeling Worldview
March 9, 2021 • Moriah Cooper
On this episode, Moriah Cooper joins us and talks about how her parents modeled a Christian worldview for her and how that made a significant difference. Often, we can feel like worldview training or doing theology is an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Our kids want to see how Jesus makes a real difference in our lives… and that is where modeling comes in!
What is theology, and why should I be worried about it?
March 2, 2021 • Dr. Michael Cooper
On this episode, Dr. Michael Cooper joins us to talk about why good theology is crucial for us as Christians and doesn’t have to be as intimidating as it sounds. Theology is a matter of identity. It informs how we see God and, ultimately, how we see ourselves. And good theology is rooted in reading God’s Word for what God is trying to actually say to us through it.
What is worldview?
March 1, 2021 • Kyle Bartholic
On the podcast today, Kyle gives a quick introduction about the format for March and April. We are going to be talking about theology and worldview for the next nine episodes.
Tips from the trenches… How to have hard conversations.
February 23, 2021 • Toni Lampley
On this episode, Toni Lampley joins us and inspires us to have hard conversations with our kids. Yes, those conversations are hard, and most likely, awkward at times too. But, Toni models for us how we can be brave and shares how our kids actually listen to us and apply that truth to their lives.
The "Birds & Bees" with my teen.
February 16, 2021 • Brent Thomas
On the episode, Brent Thomas is back to help us think through some strategies in talking about the “birds and bees” with our teens. When our kids are teens, they have a whole world of other “resources” to learn about sex. But, as parents, we want them to keep seeing us as the most important resource on the most important topics. Good news… that is possible!
How early is too early to have the “conversation?”
February 9, 2021 • Danielle Bartholic
On this episode, Danielle Bartholic shares her experiences in talking to her littles about sex. This is a big conversation and one we want to have with our kids. But, how early is too early? And, how much info is too much info?
Where to Start? – A Biblical framework for sexuality and relationships.
February 2, 2021 • Brent Thomas
On the podcast today, Brent Thomas helps us to think through some “North Stars” when it comes to what the Bible has to say on relationships, sex, and sexuality. He believes that the Bible speaks clearly and teaches that we should do what’s loving, do what’s wise, and root our identities in Christ.
What happens when my kids aren’t home anymore?
January 26, 2021 • Mark Henderson
On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Mark Henderson, the Executive Pastor at Christ Community Church. What happens when your kids are out of the house, does the disciple-making process stop? Mark talks about this very season of life. With three kids and two being young adults, Mark and Kari as stepping into a new phase of disciple-making. But, as you guessed, disciple-making doesn't stop when your kids move out.
The Ladder of Influence
January 19, 2021 • Nate Hellum & Moriah Cooper
On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Nate Hellum and Moriah Cooper, two youth pastors at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how, as parents, we have the greatest amount of influence in the lives of our kids than anything else. Sounds unbelievable, right? But it is actually true. So, how do we harness that influence when our kids turn into teenagers?
Harnessing teachable moments with our kids
January 12, 2021 • Amy Baker
On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Amy Baker, the Assistant Director of Children's Ministry at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how teachable moments are more than opportunities to shape our children's behavior; but they are really opportunities for spiritual transformation that will change our kids from the inside out.
Discipleship when you get rubbed the wrong way
January 5, 2021 • Larry Austin
On this episode, Kyle sits down with Larry Austin, the Director of Church health for the EFCA Central District. They talk about why "rubbing each other the wrong way" is an important part of the disciple-making process with our kids. Even Jesus embraced it!
Welcome to the Raising Disciples Podcast
January 5, 2021 • Kyle Bartholic
Introducing the Raising Disciples podcast. On this episode, Kyle gives a brief overview of what the podcast is all about and why we think it is important.
