Oobleck and the Qualities of a Good Leader

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Oobleck and the Qualities of a Good Leader

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Mar 6, 2024

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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/

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Mar 6, 2024

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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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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
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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
7 min listen
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
8 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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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
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
7 min listen
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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Oobleck and the Qualities of a Good Leader

Oobleck and the Qualities of a Good Leader

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