Making Prayer the Foundation of Your Children's Ministry
Summary This episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast centers on a confession before it becomes a lesson: Matt Markins openly […]
Creating Parent Partnerships
Despite decades of effort since George Barna popularized the “parents as primary spiritual influence” framework in 2003, children’s ministry leaders […]
Dads, We Need You
I remember reading for the first time the stunning research showing the incredible influence a father has on his children. […]
The Love of The Father
On this special Father’s Day episode, co-hosts Matt Markins and Mike Handler explore the complicated emotions the holiday can stir […]
When a Father Loves His Children
My earliest memory is the day my dad walked out on our family. I’ve spent a lot of time ruminating […]
"Are We (Only) Having Fun?"
Summary In this episode, Matt Markins and Mike Handler discuss the role of fun and entertainment in children’s ministry. They […]
Carrying the Fire: Why Child Discipleship Matters More Than Ever
The Child Discipleship Podcast is built around one central burden: lasting faith in Jesus for every child. This opening episode […]
Defining, Recognizing and Righting Bible Lite Strategy
“Let’s eat Grandma.” “Let’s eat, Grandma.” Commas save lives. As a bit of a WordNerd, I chuckle to myself every […]
The Story we Tell our Children an interview with Matt Markins
Sam: What was the reason you wrote The Story we Tell Our Children? What was the backstory or the problem […]
The Faith of Our Children: Questions We Must Ask and Answer
“What is it the church does that leads to lasting faith in kids?” That’s the central question I explore in […]