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Discipling Kids

Hosted by John Scheller · kids · EN-US · 17 episodes

About this Podcast:

Where practical parenting meets practiced theology for families and ministries discipling kids for Christ.

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Public web form

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28%

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Selective

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Questions about Discipling Kids

Who hosts Discipling Kids?

Discipling Kids is hosted by John Scheller. The show has published 17 episodes to date.

What has Discipling Kids covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Where Do We Go From Here? Rethinking Children’s Ministry with Matt Markins (Part 2)" (3 September 2026, 46 minutes), "How Did We Get Here? A History of Discipling Kids (Part 1)" (3 September 2026, 29 minutes), and "When and How Should Kids Be Baptized?" (20 July 2026, 22 minutes).

How often does Discipling Kids publish?

Discipling Kids publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 17 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Discipling Kids?

Booking probability for Discipling Kids is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Discipling Kids requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Discipling Kids's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Discipling Kids?

The strongest fits for Discipling Kids are Religion & Faith. Discipling Kids has a kids audience.

About the host

John Scheller hosts Discipling Kids, a kids show with 17 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #17

    Where Do We Go From Here? Rethinking Children’s Ministry with Matt Markins (Part 2)

    Sep 3, 202646 minS1

    If the way we've been doing children's ministry isn't working, what should we do differently? In Part 2, I'm joined by Matt Markins, President and CEO of Awana , to examine the development of children's ministry from...

  • Episode #16

    How Did We Get Here? A History of Discipling Kids (Part 1)

    Sep 3, 202629 minS1

    Over the past several decades, churches have invested enormous amounts of time, creativity, and resources into ministry to children and youth. Yet we have also witnessed a troubling decline in the number of young people...

  • Episode #15

    When and How Should Kids Be Baptized?

    Jul 20, 202622 minS1

    When and how should children be baptized? What does baptism mean? And what does the Bible teach? In this episode we explore an important moment parents face: When and how should my child be baptized? Rather than...

  • Episode #14

    Why Families Matter to God (with Dr. David Palmer)

    Jun 19, 202628 minS1

    Why do families matter so much to God? In this episode, I’m joined by my senior pastor, Dr. David Palmer, to explore the biblical importance of family and the unique role families play in God's redemptive plan. We...

  • Episode #13

    Supporting Children with Special Needs at Home, Church, and Beyond (with Jocyline Graham)

    Jun 3, 202619 minS1

    <p><b>How can families, churches, and communities better support children with special needs? And what can we learn from them?</b></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by speech-language pathologist Jocyline Graham to...

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  • Episode #12

    Modeling Evangelism: Helping Kids—and Learning from Them (with Catherine Reynolds)

    May 25, 202625 minS1

    <p>How do children learn to share their faith? And what might adults discover when they pay attention to the way children respond to the gospel?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by pastor’s wife and friend Catherine...

  • Episode #11

    Learning to Father: Storytelling, Scripture, and Discipling Kids (with Dr. Jerry Pattengale)

    May 18, 202623 minS1

    <p>What happens when we have to learn fatherhood without having experienced it ourselves?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by scholar and author Dr. Jerry Pattengale for a thoughtful conversation about parenting...

  • Episode #10

    AI and Our Kids: What Parents Need to Know (with Chris McKenna)

    May 11, 202616 minS1

    <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world our kids are growing up in—but how should parents think about it?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined again by Chris McKenna from Protect Young Eyes to discuss the...

  • Episode #9

    Screens and Social Media: What Parents Should Know and Do (with Chris McKenna)

    May 4, 202632 minS1

    <p>Screens, social media, and technology are shaping our kids in powerful ways—but how should parents respond?<br/><br/>In this episode, I’m joined by Chris McKenna from Protect Young Eyes to talk about the real risks...

  • Episode #8

    Healthy Habits for Families: Why the Body Matters for Discipleship (with Dr. RoseAnn Scheller)

    Apr 27, 202631 minS1

    <p>How do everyday habits like sleep, screen time, and physical activity shape not just our kids’ health—but their discipleship?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by pediatrician Dr. RoseAnn Scheller to talk about the...

  • Episode #7

    Discipling Your Kids Through Youth Sports (with Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski)

    Apr 21, 202655 minS1

    <p>How should Christian parents think about youth sports—and what role should it play in discipling our kids?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, co-authors of Away Game, to talk about the...

  • Episode #6

    Discipline as Discipleship (Part 2): Practical Tools for Everyday Parenting (with Jen Powers)

    Apr 14, 202635 minS1

    <p>What do you actually do in the moment when your child or student is overwhelmed, disrespectful, or struggling with big emotions?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Powers from Tried and True Parenting to...

  • Episode #5

    Discipline as Discipleship (Part 1): Rethinking How We Discipline Our Kids

    Apr 7, 202624 minS1

    <p>What if discipline isn’t just about correction—but about discipleship?</p><p>📎 View the Pyramid of Discipline HERE:</p><p>In this episode, we begin a short series on how to think about discipline as a key part of...

  • Episode #4

    How to Have a Family Passover Seder (With Dr. Christine Palmer)

    Mar 31, 202631 minS1

    <p>How can you lead a meaningful Passover Seder in your own home with your kids?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Old Testament scholar, and mom, Dr. Christine Palmer to talk about how families can walk through a...

  • Episode #3

    How to Start Discipling Your Kids

    Mar 27, 202618 minS1

    <p>How do you start discipling your kids in everyday life?</p><p>In this episode, we talk about what is discipleship, why it matters and how to begin in simple, practical ways at home. If you’ve ever felt unsure where...

  • Episode #2

    Are Kids Born Sinful?

    Mar 20, 202615 minS1

    <p>Are kids born sinful, or are they innocent? And when do they become accountable before God? In this episode, we walk through what the Bible teaches and what it means for how you disciple your kids.</p><p>We’ll...

  • Episode #1

    Why Kids Matter to God

    Mar 17, 202616 minS1

    <p>Why do children matter so much—especially in the eyes of God?</p><p>In this episode, we take a biblical look at why children are significant and how Scripture describes their nature and their place in God's Kingdom...

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