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The Family Discipleship Podcast

Eastside Community Church

If you’re a Christian parent trying to raise kids who love and follow Jesus, you’re in the right place. Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk real life—parenting wins and fails, marriage, faith at home, and what it looks like to follow Jesus as a family. You’ll get practical ideas, gospel encouragement, and a reminder that God is the one who grows our kids’ faith.

kids & family parenting

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#153 - Parenting Styles: Thermometers and Thermostats

The Family Discipleship Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Does your family's mood determine yours?Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk about thermometer and thermostat parenting, helping kids navigate their emotions, and how parents can cultivate a home marked by peace, gratitude, and the fruit of the Spirit.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.The Kingdom and the King brings a

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40:17

#152 - Parenting Styles: Cuckoo Birds vs. Wolves

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2026/09/21

Are you raising your kids with a pack, or letting someone else raise them for you?Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk about the difference between outsourcing our kids' education, development, and discipleship and inviting trusted people to come alongside us where we need help.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.Follow

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10:57

OQ - First Time Obedience

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2026/09/14

Should you expect your kids to obey the first time you ask?Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk about first-time obedience, why it can bring greater peace to your home, and how parents can train their kids toward obedience without making good behavior the ultimate goal.Obedience isn't just about raising well-behaved kids. It's about helping our children learn to lay down their own will, trust loving authority, and ultimately understand what it means to joyfully obey God.Use code FDP and get 30% off of

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37:30

#151 - Parenting Styles: Free-Range Parents

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2026/09/07

How Much Freedom Should You Give Your Kids?Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk about letting kids experience natural consequences, giving them responsibility at home and school, knowing when to intervene, and why parents shouldn't let fear control every decision.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.Follow Us:Instagram |

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39:06

#150 - Parenting Styles: Pandas and Tigers

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2026/08/24

Should you push your kids to achieve more, or give them room to find their own way?How can Christian parents call their kids toward faithfulness without tying their identity to their children’s performance? And how can we offer our kids unconditional love without lowering the bar for what God has called them to?Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40%

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6:18

Please Pray for the Bryant Family

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2026/08/23

Cassie shares a brief update about a difficult summer for the Bryant family and her husband Eric’s recent cancer diagnosis. Join in praying for Eric’s healing, endurance for their family, and faith and comfort for their girls.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and

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39:21

#149 - Parenting Styles: Helicopters, Snowplows, and...

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2026/08/10

When does protecting your kids become controlling them? Weunpack helicopter, snowplow, and "submarine" parenting and talk about how Christian parents can care deeply for their kids without letting fear take over.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The

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45:02

#148 - Telling Kids Stories with S.D. Smith, The...

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2026/07/27

What kinds of stories are shaping your kids?Adam and Cassie sit down with The Green Ember author S. D. Smith to talk about why stories matter so much in the life of a family. Sam shares how telling stories to his own children eventually became The Green Ember, why boredom can be a gift to a child's imagination, and why the best stories don't have to protect kids from every scary or difficult thing.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code

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37:42

#147 - Raising Capable Kids with David Thomas

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2026/07/13

Every parent wants to raise confident, resilient kids—but it's hard to know when to step in and when to step back.Adam and Chelsea sit down with counselor, author, and longtime parenting expert David Thomas to discuss his new book Capable. Together they explore why so many kids today struggle with confidence and resilience, how well-meaning parents can unintentionally stand in the way of growth, and why allowing children to experience manageable challenges is one of the greatest gifts we can give

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32:09

#146 - Resisting Culture’s Discipleship with...

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2026/06/29

Culture is discipling your family every day. The question is whether you're paying attention. Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie welcome Bible teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson to discuss how modern culture subtly shapes our loves, habits, and identities—and how Christian families can intentionally resist those influences.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get

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37:35

#145 - Studying the Gospel as a Family with The Krugers

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2026/06/15

What if family devotions didn’t have to be complicated?Drawing from their years of raising three children and their new resource, The Good News Family Devotional: 52 Weeks Through the Gospel of Mark, the Krugers share practical encouragement for parents who feel unqualified, inconsistent, or overwhelmed when it comes to leading family devotions.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God

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43:57

#144 - Making Every Moment Holy with Douglas McKelvey

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2026/06/01

How do we help our families notice God in everyday life?Adam and Cassie sit down with author Douglas McKelvey, creator of the Every Moment Holy liturgy series, to talk about helping families recognize God's presence in ordinary moments and creating rhythms that shape faith over time.From changing diapers to losing electricity, celebrating milestones to navigating grief, Douglas shares how liturgy can help families slow down, reorient their hearts, and remember that God is present in every corner of

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35:58

#143 – Facing Anxiety As a Family with Blair Linne

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2026/05/18

Anxiety is affecting more families than ever before—but what if fear doesn’t have to win?Adam and Chelsea sit down with author, Bible teacher, and spoken word artist Blair Linne to talk honestly about anxiety, panic attacks, fear, and how parents can help their children process worry in healthy, gospel-centered ways.Resources Mentioned:You Are the Brave and the Swirling Worry by Blair LinneMade to Tremble by Blair LinneThe Family Worships with Shai and Blair LinneHead to cozyearth.com and use our

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00:40:06

#142 - Family Devotions That Actually Work with Carl...

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2026/05/04

What if family devotions didn’t have to be perfect to be effective?Adam and Cassie sit down with Carl Laferton to talk about what family Bible time really looks like in a normal home—and why the ordinary, imperfect moments are often where God is doing the most. If you’ve ever thought: “We should be doing family devotions…” “We tried, but it didn’t go well…” “I don’t feel equipped to lead my kids spiritually…” This episode is for you. Carl offers a refreshing, honest take:Family devotions are

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00:29:11

#141 - A Christ Centered Home with Alistair Begg

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2026/04/20

What does it actually mean to lead your family spiritually?For many parents, the pressure feels overwhelming. But in this conversation, Alistair Begg reframes success in a refreshingly simple and biblical way: Keep your kids alive Feed their bodies And don’t neglect feeding their souls Through stories from his own childhood, parenting years, and now as a grandfather, Alistair encourages parents to focus less on performance and more on consistent, Christ-centered rhythms. This episode is

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00:43:52

#140 - Help! I’m Ruining my Kids! With Abbey Wedgeworth

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2026/04/06

If you’ve ever walked away from a parenting moment thinking, “I just made things worse,” this episode is for you.Abbey Wedgeworth joins the show to unpack the fear that we’re ruining our kids—and why that fear is both understandable and misplaced. Drawing from her new book, she helps parents navigate guilt, shame, anger, comparison, and the pressure to “get it right.” Buy Abbey's Book: Help! I’m Ruining My Kids! by Abbey Wedgeworth Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too

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00:39:59

#139 – Talking to Kids About Salvation and Suffering...

The Family Discipleship Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Adam and Chelsea talk with Champ Thornton and Beth Broom about why questions matter so much in discipleship. They discuss how parents can help kids wrestle with big topics like salvation and suffering, why middle-grade kids need better discipleship resources, and how honest conversations rooted in Scripture can shape faith in lasting ways.Resources Mentioned: 10 Questions About Salvation by Champ Thornton 10 Questions About Suffering by Beth Broome Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook |

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00:36:33

How to Fix "Church Versus Home" Kids Ministry with...

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2026/03/09

Adam talks with longtime children’s pastor and author Marty Machowski about helping parents disciple their kids at home. Marty shares lessons from decades of ministry, why churches and families must partner together, and simple rhythms that help parents build faith conversations into everyday life.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support byThe Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal

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00:12:40

OQ - How Have Y'all Handled Sleepovers?

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2026/03/02

Sleepovers can feel like a normal part of childhood—but are they wise? Adam and Chelsea share how their family has approached sleepovers, why their default has usually been “no,” and how they think about risk, wisdom, and discipleship in these decisions.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support byThe Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:33:16

#137 – Inside the Kennedy Home with Jared Kennedy

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2026/02/23

Adam sits down with author and ministry leader Jared Kennedy to talk about what family discipleship looks like in real life—not just in theory. From parenting a child with special needs to building spiritual rhythms at home, Jared shares honest stories, practical habits, and long-term hopes for raising kids who love Jesus. This conversation is both deeply encouraging and refreshingly grounded for parents in every season.Books by Jared: The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible God Made Me for Worship

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