Two Simple But Helpful Images For Your Marriage

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Two Simple But Helpful Images For Your Marriage

FromThe Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

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Sep 20, 2023

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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/

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Sep 20, 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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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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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
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8 min listen
7 Principles to Guide Family Devotions: Listen in as I discuss seven principles that guided our family in our devotions together. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-to-guide-family-devotions/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
8 min listen
The Power Of a Joyful Parent: Would your children describe you as joyful? Learn about the power of joy in a family. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-power-of-a-joyful-parent/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
7 min listen
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
5 min listen
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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Biblical Reasons to Recover Repentance, pt. 1: 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. Part 1. 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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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
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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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Why are Christians So Judgmental?: In this audioblog, I examine this common criticism from our questioning yough. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/why-are-christians-so-judgmental/ 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
5 min listen
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
7 min listen
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
6 min listen
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
8 min listen
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
4 min listen
How Can Parents Exasperate Their Children?: Scripture tells us not to exasparate our children. What does that mean, and how do we avoid it? To read the full blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/how-can-parents-exasperate-their-children/ by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
9 min listen
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
5 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
7 min listen
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
7 min listen
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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How Pastors Can Care For Their Children: The children of pastors face some special challenges. But it is not just the congregation that bears responsibility in this area. Pastors also need to think and act intentionally. Our actions or inactions are powerful influences. To read the original... by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
7 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
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Are You Praying Together Regularly?: There is great power when a husband and wife are praying together regularly. It doesn't have to be long and complicated. Be encouraged to start in this episode. To read the original blog post, visit... by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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What Causes Fights and Quarrels [In My Marriage]?: James 4:1-2 is well-known but often not thought of when it comes to the marriage relationship. This verse can provide some special help in understanding your last conflict and moving towards a more positive discussion next time. To read the original... by The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog
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Two Simple But Helpful Images For Your Marriage

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