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On a special episode of the Resilient Disciples Podcast, Melanie Hester is joined by Jenny Smith and Jared Kennedy. Jared Kennedy is a full... The post BONUS: Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission with Jared Kennedy appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Ross Cochran, Sam Luce, and Matt Markins discuss why we need to stay focused on our North Star of child discipleship in order to... The post Season 3 Finale: Our North Star with Sam Luce and Matt Markins appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Phil and Diane Comer join Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Ross Cochran for a passionate conversation about parenting and the future of the faith.... The post Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: Phil and Diane Comer (Replay) appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Dr. George Barna and Matt Markins join Ross Cochran to discuss how today’s generation of kids are facing unprecedented circumstances, and how we can... The post George Barna: The “Single Most Important” Investment You Can Make in Your Ministry (REPLAY) appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Pastor of Church of the City New York, Jon Tyson, is interviewed by President and CEO of Awana, Matt Markins, about discipling kids during... The post Discipling During This Cultural Moment: Jon Tyson appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Awana is currently reaching 2.5 million kids in Africa every week with the Gospel. The Lord has made it possible for Stephen Maphosah and... The post Reach 30 Million Kids: The Africa School Strategy with Stephen Maphosah appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Keith Robinson, Senior Associate at the Slingshot Group, shares his perspective and experience on how the church has changed its relationship with technology. Keith... The post Keith Robinson: Preparing Leader’s in Tomorrow’s Needs of Digital Discipleship appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Phil and Diane Comer join Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Ross Cochran for a passionate conversation about parenting and the future of the faith.... The post Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: Phil and Diane Comer appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Kellie Bartley and Jenny Smith joined Ross Cochran to reflect on how we can talk to kids in our community about the War in... The post BONUS: How to Talk to Kids About the War in Ukraine appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Mitchell “Street Hymns” West returned to the podcast to discuss his ministry and how he has seen child discipleship happen far outside the realm... The post Street Hymns: How To Help Child Discipleship Happen Everywhere appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo returns to the podcast to share perspective on the unique needs and opportunities of family discipleship during this time. She also shares practical insights into the the important role parents and grandparents and faith friends play in relationship with the church leaders who want to help disciple their kids. SHOW NOTES Check out the Resilient Documentary preview mentioned during this episode. Learn more about, and connect with, Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode.  You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org.  Access the transcript for today’s episode. Please note this is an automated transcript prepared by a third party. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Denise Kjesbo: Family Discipleship Can Happen Anywhere, With Any Kind of Family appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Cynthia Dixson from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship joined Ross Cochran at the 2021 Child Discipleship Forum to stress the importance of listening to the kids we are discipling, and how church leaders can connect with families who may seem hard to reach. SHOW NOTES Get your tickets for the 2022 Child Discipleship Forum! SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Access the transcript for today’s episode. Please note this is an automated transcript prepared by a third party. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Cynthia Dixson: We Disciple Kids… We are NOT Childcare appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Senior Pastor Shawn Thornton returns to the podcast to share how his life was impacted by loving caring adults, and how that fuels his passion for child discipleship today. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Shawn Thornton and Calvary Westlake Church in California. Get your copy of Shawn’s book, All But Normal: Life on Victory Road. Get your copy of Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube Access the transcript for today’s episode. Please note this is an automated transcript prepared by a third party. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Pastor Shawn Thornton: The Power of a Loving Caring Adult for Every Child appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Matt Markins and Mike Handler share how they have seen child discipleship lived out in the lives of their own kids, the kids in their communities, and the Awana ministry. Child discipleship happens everywhere, not just in church hallways and in homes! SHOW NOTES Get your tickets today to the 2022 Child Discipleship Forum. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Matt Markins and Mike Handler: “The most effective way to pass on faith is conversation.” appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Cindy Bultema, Executive Director for Girls GEMS Club, joins Ross Cochran to share her own discipleship story and how that fuels her passion for reaching girls everywhere with the hope of the Gospel. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Cindy and GEMS Girls Club. Learn more about the 2022 Child Discipleship Forum, which will feature Cindy as part of the Faculty. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Cindy Bultema: Girls Everywhere Meeting The Savior appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Jeff Dalrymple, Executive Director of the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) returns to the podcast to discuss the critically important work of protecting our kids from abuse. He and Ross Cochran are joined by Sally Wagenmaker ESQ from the ECAP team as well as Awana Missionary Andrea Perkins. SHOW NOTES Learn more about the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. Take the Free Child Protection Assessment Tool provided by ECAP. Contact ECAP and mention this podcast to get a FREE copy of On Guard by Deepak Reju. Learn more about the annual conference put on by ECAP. Learn more about ECAP and their Accreditation Process. Learn more about ECAP and Establishing A Victim Assistance Ministry. Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post How to Institute and Uphold a Child Protection Policy appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Tammy Daughtry is the founder of Co-Parenting International, an organization launched in 2003 to help divorced parents raise healthy kids. She is a national author of “Co-parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce” (HarperCollins 2011). Tammy and Ross Cochran discuss the importance of discipling a child who is being impacted by divorce and Tammy shares lots of practical ideas that you could apply directly to your ministry. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Tammy. Get a copy of her book that was mentioned during the conversation. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Child Discipleship During and After a Divorce appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Gina Spivey, Pastor of Special Abilities at Calvary Community Church, returns to the podcast to discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the families she serves and how the presence of a loving caring adult can make a difference in the life of a child and their family. Gina and Ross Cochran also discuss how and why we need to make the Gospel accessible to everyone while not “programming it to death” and how anyone can begin to serve their communities like Gina serves hers. SHOW NOTES Check out this conversation featuring Gina for a deep dive on her ministry and how they use Awana. Check out the video Gina references in the conversation between herself and Executive Pastor Curtis Johnson. Learn more about Calvary Community Church and their Special Abilities Ministry . SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode. You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Child Discipleship One Kid At a Time appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joined Ross Cochran to discuss her latest book, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask and Answer about Christianity, as well as to discuss how teens are navigating their world today. SHOW NOTES Get a copy of all of Rebecca McLaughlin’s books. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode.  You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org.  Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube. Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Helping Teens Navigate Their World: 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Marlon Washington is the Youth Pastor at Chicago Hope Church on the West Side of Chicago. Marlon shares how he has seen resilient discipleship play out in his community, and how God has provided more than Marlon ever thought possible. SHOW NOTES Learn more about the band, Made To Be, and listen to them on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you listen to music! SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never miss an episode.  You can leave a voicemail for the show at 630-289-5353 and email the show at podcasts@awana.org.  Don’t forget to follow Resilient Disciples on all social media platforms! The post Honesty and Silliness: The Keys to Youth Discipleship appeared first on Resilient Disciples.