

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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Apr 8, 2026 • 7min
Levels of Delegation: What Smart Leaders Understand
The insight from this podcast is worth its weight in gold. I messed up plenty of times delegating. You don't have to make the same mistake.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/levels-of-delegation-what-smart-leaders-in-the-home-and-church-understand/

Apr 6, 2026 • 6min
Building Backbone As a Leader
Good leadership requires courage to do hard things. This courage will help us manage our households well.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/building-backbone-as-a-leader/

Apr 5, 2026 • 6min
Teaching Substitutionary Atonement
The most important thing we can understand is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. Learn a simple help from the crucifixion story in Luke 23.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teaching-children-the-substitutionary-atonement-based-on-luke-23/

Apr 4, 2026 • 10min
Living and Praying the Holiday Tension
Big days can bring big stresses with our older children. Here are some approaches to avoid and others to embrace.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/living-and-praying-the-holiday-tension/

Apr 3, 2026 • 7min
A Growth Cycle For Those Who Lead
Effective leaders continue to grow. Here is what that can look like in practice.Read the original blog post here: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/a-growth-cycle-for-those-who-lead/

Apr 1, 2026 • 5min
Oobleck and the Qualities of a Good Leader
What do Dr. Seuss, non-Newtonian liquids, and leadership have to do with each other? Quite a bit! Learn about it in this podcast.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/oobleck-and-the-qualities-of-a-good-leader/

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.


