Hosted by Awana · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 262 episodes
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The Child Discipleship Podcast is a conversation dedicated to anyone who cares about the future of the faith. Melanie Hester leads listeners through conversations happening within the world of children’s ministry, with insights from thought leaders and front-line servants in the local church and throughout the child advocacy space. We believe this generation of kids can be the greatest generation of disciples this world has ever seen, but they need loving caring adults like you to help make that happen. New episodes drop every Thursday, listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts!
Awana hosts The Child Discipleship Podcast, a religion show with 262 episodes published.
Episode Summary In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast, Matt Markins and Mike Handler tackle one of the most persistent tensions in children’s ministry: who is primarily responsible for discipling kids? Using
Summary This episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast centers on a confession before it becomes a lesson: Matt Markins openly admits he spent years treating prayer as a management failure — something you turned to when
Despite decades of effort since George Barna popularized the “parents as primary spiritual influence” framework in 2003, children’s ministry leaders still report that parents aren’t consistently d
On this special Father’s Day episode, co-hosts Matt Markins and Mike Handler explore the complicated emotions the holiday can stir up and the redemptive opportunity it presents for dads. Matt shares the origin stor
Episode Summary In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast, host Mike Handler sits down with Sam Luce, director of ChildDiscipleship.com, to discuss a provocative question at the heart of children’s ministry
Episode Summary In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast, Matt Markins and Mike Handler explore the tension between relevance and relationship in children’s ministry. They argue that while relevance — bein
Summary In this episode, Matt Markins and Mike Handler discuss the role of fun and entertainment in children’s ministry. They are careful to say that fun is good and necessary. Kids should laugh, enjoy church, and want t
In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast, Matt Markins and Mike Handler explore the difference between teaching children “Bible light” and helping them grow in true biblical literacy. They argue that many church
In this episode, Matt Markins and Mike Handler tackle a provocative idea: what if the church needs to move from a children’s ministry mindset to a child discipleship mindset? Matt explains that after years of Awana resea
Episode Summary In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast by Awana, hosts Matt Markins and Mike Handler dig into one of the most important — and often overlooked — realities in children’s ministry: the dead
Episode Summary In this episode, Matt Markins and Mike Handler explore what it means to raise children and disciple the next generation in today’s rapidly shifting cultural landscape — a world they liken to raising
The Child Discipleship Podcast is built around one central burden: lasting faith in Jesus for every child. This opening episode introduces Matt Markins and Mike Handler as hosts for the new season and sets the direction
In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum, Glenn Packiam emphasizes the importance of nurturing faith in children. He reflects on his own experiences growing up in Malaysia and the impact of ear
In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum, Trevin Wax emphasizes the importance of imparting old truths to awaken the hearts of the next generation. Drawing from his experiences and biblical tea
In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum, Blair Linne discusses the profound impact of fatherlessness on children and families. Drawing from her personal experiences and statistics, she highlig
In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum, Jay Kim discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by technology in ministry, particularly for emerging generations. Drawing parallels betwee
In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum, Sean McDowell discusses the critical role of apologetics in children’s ministry, emphasizing the need to equip kids with the ability to understan
In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast, Melanie Hester and Dee Dee Meyer discuss the importance of family connection and the challenges faced by today’s parents. They explore the role of the Boone Center
In this conversation, Melanie Hester speaks with Kenneth Padgett, the director of Dwell Kids, about the importance of discipleship, family engagement with scripture, and the role of storytelling in shaping children’
In this episode, recorded from the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum, Diane Comer dives into the heart of church ministry, unpacking its challenges, rewards, and deep spiritual significance. She shares candid reflections on
Trevin Wax
1 appearance on this show
Blair Linne
Bible teacher, actress, spoken word artist, podcast creator
1 appearance on this show
Jay Kim
pastor and author of Analog Church and Analog Christian · WestGate Church
1 appearance on this show
Sean McDowell
professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University · Lubbock Christian University
2 appearances on this show
Justin Whitmel Earley
lawyer, author of Habits of the Household · Habits of the Household
1 appearance on this show
Matt Markins
President and CEO · Awana
2 appearances on this show
Bobby Harrington
Restorative Transitions
1 appearance on this show
Glenn Packiam
Theologian, pastor, musician, and author · Rockharbor Church
1 appearance on this show
Jared Kennedy
Gospel Centered Family
2 appearances on this show
Julie Lowe
1 appearance on this show
Phil Comer
Intentional Parents
4 appearances on this show
Caleb Brown
CEO · New Planner Recruiting
1 appearance on this show
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The Child Discipleship Podcast is hosted by Awana. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 262 episodes.
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