

The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
Chap Bettis
In these short episodes of 5 to 10 minutes, Chap Bettis reads some of his most popular blog posts for your convenience. You will be equipped for family discipleship!
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Mar 30, 2026 • 7min
What Is Leadership In the Home?
As men, we are called to lead in our homes. But what is leadership? And what is godly leadership? This post will start to answer that question.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/what-is-leadership-in-the-home/

Mar 27, 2026 • 5min
How Do I Lead When I Don't Know Where I'm Going?
Leadership is difficult. As a husband, how do you lead when you don't know where you are going? In this episode, we answer the question about what to do and what not to do in the situation that every husband faces.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-do-i-lead-when-i-dont-know-where-to-go/

Mar 25, 2026 • 9min
Dads, Manage Your Household Well
Paul tells us an elder is to manage his household well. But in fact this applies to all men. Let's look at what Paul does and does not mean by this phrase.To read the original post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/manage-household-dads/

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Mar 23, 2026 • 8min
The Lavish Father and His Two Sons
A fresh look at the prodigal son story and what parents can learn from the lavish father’s love. Seven practical lessons for responding to wayward children without blame or bitterness. Reflections on costly, scandalous grace, persistent prayer, and trusting God to redeem painful choices.

Mar 20, 2026 • 7min
Magic Phrases We Used With Our Young Children
Here are some useful phrases that helped us establish good practices with our children.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/magic-phrases-we-used-with-our-young-children/

Mar 18, 2026 • 6min
Honoring Grandparents In An Age of Unhonor
Grandparents can be a blessing or a struggle. In this episode we will think about God's call for our children to honor them and why it is important. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/honoring-grandparents-in-an-age-of-unhonor/

Mar 16, 2026 • 7min
Filling a Bucket and Lighting It On Fire
Why is it that so many who grow up in a Christian home don't hunger for the word? How can we change that? In this episode we will think about the goal of filling the bucket and lighting it on fire.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/filling-a-bucket-and-lighting-it-on-fire/

Mar 13, 2026 • 8min
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
Listen to learn how we can build our sense of gratitude, and help develop it in our children.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/cultivating-an-attitude-of-gratitude/

Mar 11, 2026 • 8min
Ways Your Church Is Changing You, Part 2
In part 2 of this blog post, we look at five of the ways the local church is changing you for the better even if you don't realize it.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/nine-ways-your-church-changes-you-for-good/

Mar 9, 2026 • 10min
Ways Your Church Is Changing You, Part 1
The church is the bride of Christ. Yet, too many people love the groom but not the bride. Despite her imperfections she is changing you for good. Learn how.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/nine-ways-your-church-changes-you-for-good/


