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Calvin Payne

Oct 02
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Understanding Pastors as Father Figures – Camden Pulliam

By Interviews, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, Chap Bettis talks with Dr. Camden Pulliam about the biblical connection between parenting and pastoring. Drawing from Camden’s doctoral research, they explore how pastors serve as father figures who help God’s people grow from spiritual immaturity toward maturity.⁠⁠ Together, they examine the fatherhood language used throughout Scripture, the relationship between managing a household and caring for a church, and the humility required of pastors at every stage of ministry. They also discuss the value of spiritual fathers who have earned the trust to offer honest, practical wisdom. Resources From This PodcastDr. Pulliam’s review of Managing…
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Jun 26
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Technology Q&A – Tim Challies

By Christian Living, Discerning Culture, Parenting: Childhood, Parenting: Early Years, Parenting: Teens and Beyond, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we sit down with Tim Challies to explore how churches and families can thoughtfully navigate technology. We discuss the shift from hymnals to projectors, the impact of AI and social media on youth, and practical ways to cultivate disciplined discernment in our congregations. Throughout the conversation, we offer concrete ideas for balancing screen time, fostering community, and protecting children while embracing the benefits that digital tools can bring.
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Jun 10
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The Porn-Free Family – Tim Challies

By Discerning Culture, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple‑Making Parent Podcast we hear from Tim Challies on how families can create a truly porn‑free home. We'll hear about the early exposure risks children face online, share practical tools such as filtering, accountability software, parental controls, and open communication, and walk through a step‑by‑step plan—planning, preparing, meeting, and monitoring—to protect our households. Resources From This PodcastSuffering and Our Savior- podcast episode 124 with Tim ChalliesPersonal Accounts of God’s Goodness in Suffering- podcast episode 125 with Tim ChalliesFinding Comfort in Suffering- podcast episode 126 with Tim ChalliesChallies.com- Tim Challies’ blogCovenant EyesOpenDNS Chap Bettis:  I'm Chap Bettis, and…
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May 02
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Five Things to Focus on with Young Children

By Uncategorized
I recently received this letter from a friend.Hi Chap. A young father with two young children (2 and 5) asked, “What can I do to teach my children to love God, be interested in the Bible and church? I shared with him about being a model of loving God’s Word, reading the Bible with the children, and prioritizing Sunday worship. Do you have a top 5 list of things that parents (especially fathers) should do to help their children’s spiritual training?  What a great question! These years are vital for laying a good foundation. As I give you my five areas to focus on, I…
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Apr 15
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Finding Comfort in Suffering: A Personal Q & A on Grief and God’s Goodness – Tim Challies

By Christian Living, Podcast, Uncategorized
In this episode, Chap Bettis sits down with Tim Challies and pastor Travis Rymer for a candid Q & A that closes out The Disciple-Making Parent’s mini-series on suffering. Tim shares Scriptures and hymns that shaped his grief, how his family helped their daughters process loss, and why grief must never become our identity. You’ll also hear practical counsel on balancing honest lament with trust in God’s goodness, and on letting truth shape emotions rather than emotions shaping truth. Resources From This PodcastTim Challies: Suffering and Our Savior (#1 in series)Tim Challies: Personal Accounts of God’s Goodness in Suffering (#2 in…
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Apr 10
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Tim Challies: Personal Accounts of God’s Goodness in Suffering

By Christian Living, Family Discipleship, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we listen as Tim Challies shares a deeply personal “story of grace” from the aftermath of losing his son, Nick. We hear what those first shocking moments were like, how grief can cloud our thinking and sap our strength, and why it’s essential to let truth—especially what we know about God’s sovereignty and goodness—lead when our emotions feel unsteady. Topics Covered in This Week’s Podcast03:46 Introduction: Losing and grieving Nick09:31 Glimpses of grace15:25 Tim’s manifesto 21:25 Five lessons about grief29:31 Five ways to help people who are grievingResources From This PodcastTim Challies: Personal…
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Mar 04
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Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 3: The Call to Go and Restore – Chap Bettis

By Christian Living, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent podcast, we continue our four-part series on biblical conflict resolution. We'll talk about why conflict is part of everyday life and how Scripture helps us respond with wisdom. We review the first two steps from Ken Sande’s The Peacemaker and then focus on the decision point: when should we overlook an offense, when should we submit, and when should we go and gently restore. We walk through helpful criteria for making that call, like impact, responsibility, frequency, seriousness, and whether the issue is public or private. Then we cover practical, Christlike communication that…
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Oct 25
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When Young Couples Are Afraid to Have Children

By Leadership, Marriage
Last week, I highlighted a common question. This week is another question I am hearing more regularly. What do you say to young couples who are afraid to have children? Let me start by saying, I can totally relate! After Sharon and I had been married a couple of years and we were thinking about children our finances were tighter than tight. We were paying off some debt and wanted to have children, but we were concerned about how much they cost. I remember asking some young dads, “How much does formula cost? How much do you spend on diapers?” And they…
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Sep 05
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One Man’s Story of Following the Lord – Nate Akin

By Interviews, Parenting: Childhood, Parenting: Early Years, Parenting: Teens and Beyond, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we sit down with Nate Akin to hear his powerful testimony and parenting insights. We explore Nate's journey from growing up in a Christian home to his college basketball career at Murray State, including his participation in the NCAA tournament against Georgia and Illinois. Nate openly shares about his season of rebellion during college years and the pivotal moment of repentance that redirected his life toward ministry. We discuss Nate's leadership with the Pillar Network, a Baptist association focused on church planting that now has nearly 600 churches in almost 50 countries.…
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Jul 30
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Children’s Ministry and Its Importance in the Church – Jared Kennedy

By Church Life, Family Discipleship, Parenting: Childhood, Parenting: Early Years, Parenting: Teens and Beyond, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent podcast, we explore the critical balance between children's ministry and parental discipleship in the church. We speak with Jared Kennedy, author of "Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation," who shares his journey from aspiring missionary to children's ministry leader. We discuss how children's ministry is not merely childcare but a vital part of the church's mission to pass faith to the next generation. Kennedy challenges the notion that parents are the sole disciplers of children, arguing that Scripture places this responsibility on the entire covenant community.…
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