Beste Family Ministry podcaster (2025)

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 26:00

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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 Happ…

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Deconstruction 40:36

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

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#450 | Embracing Nature as a Tool for Discipleship – Eryn Lynum 19:11

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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 23:53

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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 23:43

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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

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

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#447 | Helping Young People Listen to Wise Counsel - Rich Griffith 25:09

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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 competin…

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Knowing God 48:12

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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.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#446 | Hope for the Prodigal - Jim Putman 25:55

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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 20:36

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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 25:30

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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

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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.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#443 | Difficult Faith Questions - Matthew Tingblad 22:03

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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 31:01

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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

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

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#441 | Ministry Expectations - Frank Trimble 29:41

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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 32:09

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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

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

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#439 | Writing Your Story of Faith - Eric Thomsen 31:37

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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 40:44

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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

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

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#437 | Parenting with a Global Vision - Carissa Potter 33:12

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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 37:34

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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

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

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#435 | Courageous Parenting - Tim & Cindy Hawks 39:00

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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 31:16

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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

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

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#433 | Using Play in Discipleship - Joy Windling 30:25

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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 29:25

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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 38:51

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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.

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Election Mayhem 58:37

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we navigate our current political climate as Christian households.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#430 | Disability Ministry Beyond Sunday Morning - Ryan Wolfe 31:01

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Guest Ryan Wolfe guides us on incorporating discipleship into special needs ministry and moving this ministry beyond Sunday mornings.

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#429 | Imperfect Parenting - Adam Griffin 28:30

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We discuss Adam Griffin's book, Family Discipleship, focusing on how the gospel applies to parenting.

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Spiritual Influencers? 52:35

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about influencers in their newest podcast.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#428 | Conviction in the Chaos - Matt Wheeler 25:33

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As the author of Conviction in the Chaos, Matt Wheeler talks about the chaos that's happening all around us and offers practical ways to cope.

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#427 | The Stigma of Shame - Denise Pass 21:38

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Guest Denise Pass guides us in recognizing shame in our lives so we can walk freely in the calling God has for us.

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True and Good: Teaching Young People About God’s Revelation 53:14

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the nature of God's Revelation and what this says for families.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#426 | Dealing with Deconstruction - Dr. Timothy Paul Jones 33:00

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We gain valuable insight and guidance from Dr. Timothy Paul Jones on the deconstruction movement we are seeing in our culture.

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#425 | Developing Parent Discipleship in Your Church - Dr. Scott Turansky 30:48

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We discuss parent discipleship with Dr. Scott Turansky as he shares why it's important for churches to place a focus on discipling parents.

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King Dad or King Jesus? 1:05:41

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how Christian families navigate PatriarchyAv Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#424 | Discipling Through Contemporary Issues - Kevin Jones 29:52

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We learn from Kevin Jones how to incorporate difficult cultural issues into our family discipleship efforts.

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#423 | The Impact of Moms - Jenny Dean Schmidt 35:50

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Guest Jenny Dean Schmidt talks about the impact and importance of motherhood and how more encouragement can be given to all moms.

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TFM Classic: Delighting in Divine Design 42:06

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Enjoy this Classic Episode of TFM about God's design and next generation ministry.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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#422 | Reaching Families Through Sports Ministry - Kevin Drake 27:19

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As executive director of Upward Sports, Kevin Drake explains how a sports ministry can be a useful vehicle for creating relationships and spreading the gospel.

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#421 | Connecting to the Heart of Your Teen - Dr. Richard Ross 30:59

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Our long-time friend Dr. Richard Ross provides ways parents can connect to the heart of their teen in order for discipleship to take place.

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Headlines: Israeli-Hamas War & Our Kids 48:15

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Pastors Ben & Tony help families navigate recent news and how we shepherd our children through a complicated world.Av Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)