An Apologetic for the Christian Mess

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An Apologetic for the Christian Mess

FromThe Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

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May 22, 2023

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Those who call themselves Christians often don't act like it. This can be confusing to our teens. But rather than negating Jesus' teaching, it actually confirms it.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/an-apologetic-for-the-christian-mess-12-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-a-teen/

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May 22, 2023

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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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Feeling Distant from God: Are you feeling distant from God? Learn how to draw near again. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/feeling-distant-from-god/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Introduction to Family Devotions: Join me for a brief overview of the importance of the oft-neglected practice of family devotions. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/introduction-to-family-devotions/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Made to Rule and Reign: Did you know that you were made to rule and to reign? Some insights on our biblical authority. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/made-to-rule-and-reign/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Connecting Your Children with Spiritual Mentors: We want our children connected with others right? Here are two more suggestions for encouraging that. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/two-tips-for-connecting-your-children-with-spiritual-mentors/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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A Sentry Keeping Watch in Prayer: Learn from Mordecai's watchcare of Esther how we too can pray for our children. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/a-sentry-keeping-watch-in-prayer/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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The Godly Quality of Active Learning: How did Jesus model active learning for us? Listen in to learn more. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/the-godly-quality-of-active-learning/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Am I a Hypocritical Parent?: True hypocrisy is not falling short of the high commands of Christ. So what is it, and why does it matter in our parenting? Listen in to learn more. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/am-i-a-hypocritical-parent/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Teaching Our Family to Forgive: Forgiveness is necessary to live together, either in communities or as families. Here are some ways we taught our children to practice healthy forgiveness. To read the original post, visit... by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Book Review: Get Outta My Face: This is a quick overview of the longer podcast with Dr. Rick Horne on his excellent book, Get Outta My Face. by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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By Wisdom a House is Built: Wisdom from Proverbs on establishing our households. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/by-wisdom-a-house-is-built/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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How Can My Children Honor Me, a Sinner?: How can I expect my children to honor me, when I'm a sinner too? I discuss this question from a concerned mother. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-can-i-expect-my-children-to-honor-me-since-i-am-a-sinner-too/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Welcoming Church Guests as a Family Ministry: Learn about the importance of this underappreciated ministry to the church: welcoming our guests. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/welcoming-church-guests-as-a-family-ministry/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Funerals, Grieving, and Discipleship: Ministering to the grieving and shut-in can be a way to train our children to serve. Listen in for a few thoughts. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/funerals-grieving-and-discipleship/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Ten Suggestions For Family Devotions: There are many ways to engage our family in the Word together. Here are ten ideas that our family has used. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/10-suggestions-on-what-to-do-for-family-devotions/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Forced to be Kind?: I asked our adult daughter about the ways our family strove for unity. Her answer? “You forced us to be kind to one another.” Listen in as I unpack this. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/forced-to-be-kind/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Biblical Reasons to Recover Repentance, pt. 2: Part 2 of my discussion of repentance. Twelve truths to consider about repentance and why it needs to be recovered by today’s millennial who grew up in a Christian home and today’s parent who is raising children. To read the original post, visit... by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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One Aspect of Working With a Prodigal: How are we to respond to our prodigal child? Listen in as I discuss three main things to focus on in our parenting dynamic. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/one-aspect-of-working-with-a-prodigal/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Are You Overbearing or Self-Willed?: Is it a sin to be overbearing as a parent? Listen in as I examine the meaning of the term. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/are-you-overbearing-or-self-willed/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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12 Evangelistic Questions to Deepen Conversations: Listen in as I discuss 12 questions you can use to help draw out others in our evangelistic conversations. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/twelve-questions-to-deepen-your-evangelistic-conversations/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Pulling the Fire Alarm: How do we know when to "pull the fire alarm" and enlist help for a conflict in our marriage? Listen to find out. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/pulling-the-fire-alarm/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
7 min listen
Hints on Parenting from 1 Timothy 3:4-5: When Paul gives us qualities to look for in pastors, he also tells us a portion of what godly parenting looks like. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/hints-on-parenting-from-1-timothy-34-5/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
6 min listen
Training to Expect Slander: As Christians, we will be slandered for our faith. Here are some ways we can equip our children for the assault. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/training-our-children-to-expect-slander/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
8 min listen
Two Simple But Helpful Images For Your Marriage: Marriage can be difficult. But having these two images in your mind can be helpful. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/two-simple-images-for-your-marriage/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
8 min listen
7 Benefits of Memorizing Scripture: Memorized scripture can be of real benefit to the believer! Listen in to hear about 7 ways this is true. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-benefits-of-memorizing-scripture/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
10 min listen
Thoughts on Choosing a College: Listen in for some principles to help guide Christians in considering college options. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/thoughts-on-choosing-a-college/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Handling Temptation Like Joseph: The example of Joseph in the Old Testament can teach us how to view temptation, and how to fight it. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/handling-temptation-like-joseph/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
7 min listen
Church Elders Can Help With Your Family Crisis: If your family is going through a crisis, you may overlooked an obvious resource - your church elders. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-elders-family-crisis/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Four Practical Suggestions for Family Devotions: In this audioblog, I discuss some practical ideas to make family devotions function more smoothly. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/4-practical-suggestions-on-family-devotions/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
5 min listen

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An Apologetic for the Christian Mess

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