The Family Discipleship Podcast
Cassie Bryant, Chelsea Griffin, Adam Griffin · Eastside Community Church
Show overview
The Family Discipleship Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 171 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Eastside Community Church.
From the publisher
If you’re a Christian parent trying to raise kids who love and follow Jesus, you’re in the right place. Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk real life—parenting wins and fails, marriage, faith at home, and what it looks like to follow Jesus as a family. You’ll get practical ideas, gospel encouragement, and a reminder that God is the one who grows our kids’ faith.
Latest Episodes
View all 171 episodes#153 - Parenting Styles: Thermometers and Thermostats
#152 - Parenting Styles: Cuckoo Birds vs. Wolves
OQ - First Time Obedience
#151 - Parenting Styles: Free-Range Parents
#150 - Parenting Styles: Pandas and Tigers
Please Pray for the Bryant Family
#149 - Parenting Styles: Helicopters, Snowplows, and Submarines
#148 - Telling Kids Stories with S.D. Smith, The Author of The Green Ember Series
#147 - Raising Capable Kids with David Thomas
#146 - Resisting Culture’s Discipleship with Elizabeth Woodson
#145 - Studying the Gospel as a Family with The Krugers
#144 - Making Every Moment Holy with Douglas McKelvey
#143 – Facing Anxiety As a Family with Blair Linne
#142 - Family Devotions That Actually Work with Carl Laferton
#141 - A Christ Centered Home with Alistair Begg
#140 - Help! I’m Ruining my Kids! With Abbey Wedgeworth
If you’ve ever walked away from a parenting moment thinking, “I just made things worse,” this episode is for you. Abbey Wedgeworth joins the show to unpack the fear that we’re ruining our kids—and why that fear is both understandable and misplaced. Drawing from her new book, she helps parents navigate guilt, shame, anger, comparison, and the pressure to “get it right.” Buy Abbey's Book: Help! I’m Ruining My Kids! by Abbey Wedgeworth Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#139 – Talking to Kids About Salvation and Suffering with Champ Thornton and Beth Broom
Adam and Chelsea talk with Champ Thornton and Beth Broom about why questions matter so much in discipleship. They discuss how parents can help kids wrestle with big topics like salvation and suffering, why middle-grade kids need better discipleship resources, and how honest conversations rooted in Scripture can shape faith in lasting ways. Resources Mentioned: 10 Questions About Salvation by Champ Thornton 10 Questions About Suffering by Beth Broome Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#138 – How to Fix "Church vs. Home" Kids Ministry with Marty Machowski
Adam talks with longtime children’s pastor and author Marty Machowski about helping parents disciple their kids at home. Marty shares lessons from decades of ministry, why churches and families must partner together, and simple rhythms that help parents build faith conversations into everyday life. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S7 Ep 17OQ - How Have Y'all Handled Sleepovers?
Sleepovers can feel like a normal part of childhood—but are they wise? Adam and Chelsea share how their family has approached sleepovers, why their default has usually been “no,” and how they think about risk, wisdom, and discipleship in these decisions. Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#137 – Inside the Kennedy Home with Jared Kennedy
Adam sits down with author and ministry leader Jared Kennedy to talk about what family discipleship looks like in real life—not just in theory. From parenting a child with special needs to building spiritual rhythms at home, Jared shares honest stories, practical habits, and long-term hopes for raising kids who love Jesus. This conversation is both deeply encouraging and refreshingly grounded for parents in every season. Books by Jared: The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible God Made Me for Worship Jesus Came for Me Jesus Is Bigger Than Me The Faith Builder Catechism Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission Let this Mother’s Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.