On today’s episode, I am chatting with Adam Griffin, lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas, as we talk about how we can effectively and practically disciple our children. Adam has recently co-authored the book, "Family Discipleship," with Matt Chandler.

Discipleship can be an intimidating. After all, we can be so aware of our own sin and struggles and feel inept and inadequate to lead our children. How beautifully the gospel reminds us the ability to disciple is not sourced in ourselves, but rather Christ! As we grow in our walk with Jesus, we are offered opportunities to invite our children to journey alongside.

What is discipleship and why is it so important? How do we, as parents, begin or even know how to do this? We are talking about practical ways we can disciple and walk into gospel conversation with our children by seizing opportunities within the normal rhythms of our day. Adam is also helping us de-mystify what discipleship is, and how, even unknowingly, we are already discipling our kids on a daily basis in how we treat our spouse, interact with our children and friends and just living life.

Adam has recently co-authored the book, "Family Discipleship," with Matt Chandler. “Pastors Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin have made it their mission to help you develop a sustainable rhythm of gospel-centered discipleship focused in three key areas: time, moments, and milestones. Filled with suggestions, sample plans, and Scripture references, this book begins with the end in mind―equipping you to create a unique plan for your family as you raise your children in the love and fear of the Lord.” (Crossway)

On today's episode we are talking with Traci Begley about marriage from the wife's perspective. Traci shares from her 32 years of marriage as we talk about navigating through differences, digging into scripture for God's design of marriage and how to handle conflict in front of our children. Traci shares some very personal stories that are packed with great truths of what the Lord has taught her. Traci’s warm personality and heart for Jesus and others to know Him pours forth as she transparently shares of the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to enable us to love our spouse well.

If someone asked, "How is your marriage?"  how would you respond? In today's episode of as we press, we are diving into this series on relationships from the husband's perspective.  How can we learn to love our spouse well?  How do we balance being transparent in our marriage while also maintaining trust with our spouse?  Is there a practical way to gauge and navigate this balance?  What impact does the gospel have upon our marriages?  What is the biblical role of the husband and how can wives come alongside them?   What is important for wives to know from their husband?