Podcasts by Theological Family Ministry
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Habits, Holiness, and our Homes from 2022-02-16T13:30:34
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the importance of habits for our Christian growth as individuals and families.
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Getting kids out of the cave w/ Prof. Timothy Jacobs from 2022-02-02T16:00:05
Pastor Tony interviews philosopher Timothy Jacobs of the Davenant Institute about why philosophy is important for our families. Listen and be blessed and also consider giving financial support for...
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When God’s Name is a Naughty Word from 2022-01-19T13:42:24
Pastors Tony and Ben talk about how Christian families can make sure they treat God's name as holy.
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Can We Cross the Great Divide? from 2022-01-05T13:48:01
Pastors Ben and Tony reflect back on the events of January 6, 2021 and how we navigate a divided country and church while spiritually leading young people.
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Communion and the Next Generations from 2021-12-15T16:08:27
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the doctrine of the Lord's Supper and how it impacts families in church.
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A Faith that can Rethink Things from 2021-12-01T15:00:04
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how Christian families and churches can handle when young people rethink things
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Is Your Age-Graded Ministry Word-Based? from 2021-11-18T07:07:56
Pastors Ben and Tony ask how we can tell is next gen ministries are Word Based on how families can encourage a Word Based next gen ministry in their church.
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Don't Bet Against The Household from 2021-11-03T13:00:14
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about gambling and it's impact on the Christian family.
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Can I Get Something Before An Amen? from 2021-10-20T13:08:26
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about public prayers and the family in response to a listener's request. Listen and be blessed!
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Purely TFM from 2021-10-06T14:00
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about Purity Culture and how Christians families should approach purity decades after the height of purity rings and bleached hair.
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Loaded Guns: Young People and Smart Devices from 2021-09-15T15:03:11
Pastors Ben & Tony navigate smart phones and the next generation.
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The Jesus we know and the Jesus kids see from 2021-09-01T14:01:05
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about images of Jesus and how that relates to the next generation.
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Losers for Jesus from 2021-08-18T14:00:15
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how Christian parents can equip their kids to lose.
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Unholy Mother Mary Jane from 2021-08-04T14:00:04
Pastors Ben & Tony get the munchies and talk about marijuana and the Christian family. Listen anytime because it's 4:20 somewhere.
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Camp Hopeless? Christian Camps & Generational Discipleship from 2021-07-14T19:29:20
In this episode Tony and Ben reminisce over Camp Hope from the movie Heavyweights (1995), recall past camp misadventures, and discuss their thoughts on how parents and churches should approach the ...
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Mom and Dad and Mother Earth from 2021-06-30T17:33:38
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the Christian case for enviromentalism and how it impacts our family.
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Turn On Your Bible and Scroll To… from 2021-06-16T14:00:13
Pastors Ben & Tony talk about digital Bibles and the family. Open up an app and listen up.
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Raising Readers for Jesus from 2021-06-02T14:00:03
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben discuss the importance of reading for the Christian family
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Young People & Money from 2021-05-19T13:00:16
Pastors Ben & Tony talk about a Biblical theology of money and how it relates to our family.
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A generation that thinks beyond the church w/ Larry Steen from 2021-05-05T13:00:01
Pastors Ben & Tony interview Rev. Larry Steen the Director of Missions for the Mid Maryland Baptist Association to talk about how denominational structure relates to family life.
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Church on the Road from 2021-04-14T13:00:06
Pastors Tony & Ben talk about what we should do when our families are away from our home church on Sundays. Listen and be blessed.
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To Dedicate or Not to Dedicate? from 2021-03-31T14:00:10
Pastors Ben and Tony discuss whether baby dedications are wise and how we can best tackle dedications.
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TFM Goes to College from 2021-03-17T14:00:13
Pastors Tony and Ben talk about the complexities involved in helping our kids think about college.
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Training Young People to Feed Themselves with Peter Krol from 2021-03-03T14:00:12
Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Peter Kroll about helping kids study the Bible for themselves.
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What makes a family pro-life? w/Simon Camilleri from 2021-02-17T14:00:52
Pastors Ben & Tony continue their interview with Simon Camilleri about raising pro-life families. Enjoy this second part of our two part discussion.
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The Choice that Ends Families w/Simon Camilleri from 2021-02-03T14:00:08
In part one of a two part interview with Simon Camilleri Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Simon about the Biblical and theological concerns with abortion.
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Discipling our Kids with the News On from 2021-01-20T15:00:09
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about discipling our children through big news events. They particularly talk about the recent election and the storming of the US Capitol.
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TFM At the Movies 2: Pixar's Soul from 2021-01-06T13:00:14
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the new movie Soul and discipling our kids through watching movies together.
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Part-God, Part-Man? from 2020-12-16T15:00:10
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the incarnation and how to teach our kids about the nature of Jesus this Christmas
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Missions and the Home w/ Stephen the missionary from 2020-12-02T16:00:25
Pastors Ben and Tony interview Stephen a medical missionary about relating his work on the missions field to our homes and families.
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Missions and the Next Generations from 2020-11-18T15:57:10
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we can raise up a missions focused generation.
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The Forgiving Family from 2020-11-04T17:00:04
Pastors Ben and Tony talk about real and fake forgiveness and how that impacts our families.
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Mom, can a boy become a girl? from 2020-10-14T16:00:04
In this podcast Pastors Ben and Tony talk about transgenderism and gender fluid questions related to discipling our families.
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The Melancholic Family from 2020-09-30T15:00:04
In this podcast Pastors Tony and Ben talk about depression and next generation discipleship.
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The Content Family from 2020-09-16T16:30:16
In this podcast Pastors Ben & Tony talk about how we can raise content kids and be better examples of contentment.
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A Talk We Can’t Avoid w/ John Perritt from 2020-09-02T14:00:37
In this podcast Pastors Ben and Tony interview Dr. John Perritt of RYM about his book Not if but When and talk about the dangers of pornography for our children and teens.
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Who Wears the Spiritual Pants? from 2020-08-19T14:00:15
In this episode Pastors Tony and Ben asks who in the family should make church decisions and effectively take the spiritual lead.
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Should Christians Be Cool? from 2020-08-05T17:00:02
In this podcast Pastors Ben and Tony talk about popularity and next gen ministries.
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Melting Golden Donkeys & Elephants from 2020-07-15T13:15:36
In this podcast Pastors Ben & Tony talk about how families and next generation ministries navigate politics. #PalaczTrussoni2020
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Regulative Family Ministry from 2020-07-01T16:00:41
In this podcast Pastors Ben and Tony ask if the Bible limits what we can or should do in next generations ministry.
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Spiritual Gifts and Christian Families from 2020-06-17T14:30:54
Pastor Ben and Tony talk about what scripture says concerning spiritual gifts and how we raise up young people mindful of the spiritual gifts.
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Reading the Bible With Your Kids with Jon Nielson from 2020-06-03T15:27:03
In this podcast Pastors Ben & Tony interview author and pastor Jon Nielson about reading the Bible with children. Listen and be blessed and buy his book at this link https://www.wtsbooks.com/colle...
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Back to the Bottle: Alcohol and the Next Generations from 2020-05-20T14:30:33
In this podcast Pastors Tony and Ben talk about alcohol, intoxication, and the stark realities of teen drinking.
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Will This Make us More Alone Together? from 2020-05-06T14:00:14
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben & Tony talk about the way stay at home orders are impacting families and bringing long term effects to our next gen ministries and family discipleship.
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Raising them up without blowing up w/ Chap Bettis from 2020-04-15T17:00:05
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Chap Bettis of The Apollos Project about his new study Parenting with Patience. Listeners who buy the study on Amazon can email their ...
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Real Friendship and Young People from 2020-04-01T17:45:04
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about friendship and how theology and scripture impacts how our kids should approach friendship. Listen and be blessed.
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Law & Gospel with our Kids from 2020-03-18T15:00:33
In this new episode of TFM Pastors Tony & Ben talk about how we teach children about God's law and God's gospel. Listen in to this discussion that is both relevant for today and truly timeless.
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Location, Location, Location from 2020-03-04T18:00
In this podcast episode Pastors Ben and Tony talk about church buildings and how our physical spaces relate to our theology and methodology of discipling the next generations.
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Sowing Seeds with Jason Houser of Seeds Family Worship from 2020-02-19T21:25:27
In this episode of the TFM Podcast, Tony & Ben discuss with Jason Houser, founder of Seeds Family Worship, about family discipleship and using music as a tool to get God's Word into homes and heart...
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Divorce and the Modern Family from 2020-02-05T14:00:10
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk about a theology of divorce, what the Bible allows, and how to teach young people about this topic.
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Helping Little People Fight “Little” Sins from 2020-01-15T16:00
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben & Tony talk about how we sometimes make a small deal of "little" sins in our families and ministries and how we can help the next generations fight the respectabl...
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Train Yourself for Godliness from 2020-01-01T14:02:45
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben & Tony talk about personal spiritual disciplines in the lives of our kids and youth. Listen and be blessed.
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TFM Classic: TFM Christmas Special from 2019-12-18T18:00:03
In this classic episode of TFM from year one Pastors Ben & Tony talk about Christmas traditions and even advent from a Biblical and Theological framework.
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Santa’s Salvation w/ Simon Camilleri from 2019-12-04T15:00:03
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony & Ben talk with Simon Camilleri about his book when Santa Learned the Gospel and what the common Santa message teaches our children. Whether you are gearing up ...
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Church History for Kids & Youth/ with Dr. W. Brian Shelton from 2019-11-21T01:45:03
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben reconnect with Dr. W. Brian Shelton and talk about the importance of church history for family discipleship.
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Must Men Be Toxic?: Raising Men with Ron Rudd from 2019-11-06T15:00:02
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Pastor Ron Rudd of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa about how we raise boys into Godly men rather than passive men or toxic men. You do...
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Can We Have Fun at Church? from 2019-10-16T12:26:55
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben & Tony have a fun talk about fun and it's place in the church. Listen and be blessed! It might even be fun.
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Fortnite and Following Jesus from 2019-10-02T14:00:04
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony & Ben talk about video games and discipling our families. Don't be a noob and listen ;).
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Creating Career Christians from 2019-09-18T15:00:56
Just in time (well a few weeks late) for labor day Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we disciple young people for their future vocations. Listen on the way to work or whenever to this important ...
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"Who Are You Becoming?" w/ Dr. Dan Estes from 2019-09-04T18:00:06
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony interview Dr. Daniel Estes of Cedarville University about his book Hear, My Son and the importance of training our children in the fear of the Lord & wis...
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Helping Young People Live in God’s Will from 2019-08-14T17:00:06
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we can help our families know God's will. Check your tarot cards at the door for this one.
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Bible Translations & Young People w/ Kevin Burris from 2019-07-31T13:54:28
In this episode of the TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk to Dr. Kevin Burris of Toccoa Falls College about Bible Translations and how it impacts our household Bible reading. Listen and be blessed!
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Fostering as Family Ministry with Tommy and Kelly Speirs from 2019-07-17T17:00:04
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk to Tommy and Kelly Speirs about how Christian families can serve the Lord both through taking in foster children and supporting families who foster....
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When Mom and Dad Don’t Disciple from 2019-07-03T17:59:59
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk about the kids who's parents don't disciple them and the nontraditional parental figures that want to disciple.
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Teaching Scripture Narratives in Age-Graded Ministry from 2019-06-19T17:00:09
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about if and how we teach narrative in age-graded ministry. Featuring music from Reading Rainbow.
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Christians are Pro-Kids from 2019-06-05T12:39:09
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony discuss a Biblical understanding of a child's value. They dive into everything from abortion to what kids can teach us.
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Scaring the Hell out of Them from 2019-05-15T17:31:58
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk about a Biblical understanding of hell and seek to answer how we navigate this topic with the next generations.
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Who's the Boss? from 2019-05-01T16:00:39
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how children and teens can follow Christ as the Lord (or boss) of their lives. Listen and enjoy!
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Kids Vs. Marraige from 2019-04-17T17:30:04
In this episode Pastors Tony and Ben talk about how we value our marriage and pass on a high value of marriage even as we disciple our kids.
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A Neglected Grace w/Jason Helopoulos from 2019-04-03T18:00:02
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastor Tony interviews Jason Helopoulos author of A Neglected Grace and Senior Pastor of University Reformed Church about the need for family worship ...
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Too Much of a Good Thing from 2019-03-20T17:30:14
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the danger of going too far in emphasizing parents as the primary disciplers of children and youth. Listen and be blessed!
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Sunday's Second Hour from 2019-03-06T18:00:08
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the benefits and the dangers in Sunday School for Next Generations Ministry. Listen and Be Blessed.
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Religious Drive-Thrus from 2019-02-20T21:24
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk about consumerism in the church and how that relates to Family Ministry.
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Our Littlest Big Missions Field Pt 2 w/Stephen Davis from 2019-02-13T14:23:17
In the second part of their interview with Stephen Davis Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Stephen about the practical steps to evangelizing children. Listen and enjoy!
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Our Littlest Big Missions Field Pt 1 w/Stephen Davis from 2019-02-06T17:00:15
In part one of a two part interview with Stephen Davis of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Maryland, Pastors Ben and Tony talk with Stephen about the Biblical and theological basis for sharing the Go...
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The Little Aliens in our Homes from 2019-01-16T19:00:05
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony and Ben talk about how we raise up children and youth to be alien to this world. This episode is out of this world.
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The Extra-curricular Idol and Biblical Parenting from 2019-01-02T18:17:41
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony and Ben talk about how parents and children can avoid making idols out of extra-curriculars. Listen and enjoy,
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Is Church Relevant to Gen Z? from 2018-12-19T19:00:05
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony and Ben talk about what the church is and how we help young people understand Christ's bride.
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Generosity and the Generations from 2018-12-05T15:20:33
In this early Christmas present Pastors Tony and Ben talk about the importance of raising up generous generations. Listen, be blessed, and generously bless others.
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Giving Thanks With The Next Generations from 2018-11-16T18:10:39
In this Thanksgiving episode Pastors Ben and Tony are grateful for their listeners and talk about how we can develop thankful hearts in next gen ministry.
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Christian Cultural Fads & The Christian Bubble from 2018-10-31T15:31:03
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how to navigate Christian subcultures or the "Christian Bubble" while discipling the next generations.
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Is Sin a Dirty Word? from 2018-10-17T18:00:09
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the need to teach the next generation about sin. Featuring audio from Sovereign Grace Music.
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Episode 54: Is Sin a Dirty Word? from 2018-10-17T18:00:09
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the need to teach the next generation about sin. Featuring audio from Sovereign Grace Music.
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Biblical Counseling w/Josh Stephens from 2018-10-03T16:30:58
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Pastors Ben and Tony are joined by Biblical Counselor and Pastor Josh Stephens to talk about how biblical counseling relates to family min...
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Episode 53: Biblical Counseling w/Josh Stephens from 2018-10-03T16:30:58
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Pastors Ben and Tony are joined by Biblical Counselor and Pastor Josh Stephens to talk about how biblical counseling relates to family min...
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Defending the Faith w/ Chap Bettis from 2018-09-19T18:00:06
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Ben & Tony are joined by returning guest Chap Bettis of the Apollos Project to talk about teaching the next generation to defend their faith. Listen and enjoy.
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Episode 52: Defending the Faith w/ Chap Bettis from 2018-09-19T18:00:06
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Ben & Tony are joined by returning guest Chap Bettis of the Apollos Project to talk about teaching the next generation to defend their faith. Listen and enjoy.
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The Busy Christian Family from 2018-09-05T19:52:40
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Ben and Tony try to provide some Biblical encouragement to the busy Christian family. Listen and be blessed.
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Episode 51: The Busy Christian Family from 2018-09-05T19:52:40
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Ben and Tony try to provide some Biblical encouragement to the busy Christian family. Listen and be blessed.
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Show Them Jesus w/ Jack Klumpenhower from 2018-08-15T19:00:04
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk with Jack Klumpenhower author of Show Them Jesus about how we put Jesus up front when teaching children and youth. Listen and enjoy.
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Episode 50: Show Them Jesus w/ Jack Klumpenhower from 2018-08-15T19:00:04
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk with Jack Klumpenhower author of Show Them Jesus about how we put Jesus up front when teaching children and youth. Listen and enjoy.
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Episode 49: Cohesive Next Generations Ministry pt 2 w/ Sarah Sleet and Corwin Kulig from 2018-08-08T19:30:04
This is the second part of Pastor Ben and Tony's interview with Sarah Sleet and Corwin Kulig about how children and youth ministries can share a common cohesive vision. If you enjoy this please li...
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Episode 48: Cohesive Next Generations Ministry pt 1 w/ Sarah Sleet and Corwin Kulig from 2018-08-01T19:53:21
This is the first part of Pastor Ben and Tony's interview with Sarah Sleet and Corwin Kulig about how children and youth ministries can share a common cohesive vision. If you enjoy this please lis...
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Episode 47 - The Cross, Glory, & Your Child from 2018-07-18T21:16:47
In this episode Pastors Tony & Ben dig back into history to Martin Luther's concept of theologians of the cross and theologians of glory. While it might sound like a snoozer, it has enormous practi...
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Episode 46: Go Get Me a Switch from 2018-07-04T13:50:37
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about what scripture says about physical discipline and they try to answer some common objections to spanking.
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Episode 45: Talking to kids and youth about the lost from 2018-06-20T17:12:36
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Tony and Ben talk about how we can help our children and youth understand, relate to, and share the Gospel with the lost people around them. Listen and be bl...
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Episode 44: But I Prayed the Prayer at VBS from 2018-06-06T19:05:26
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk about whether or not children and youth can have assurance of salvation, how we treat a young person's profession of faith, and if we can ever quest...
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Episode 43: How to do Faith Walks from 2018-05-16T20:38:08
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we can use everyday moments for intentional faith talks with our children.
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Episode 42: Gospel Centrality w/ Brian Dembowczyk of The Gospel Project from 2018-05-02T19:21:03
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk with Brian Dembowczyk Managing Editor of Lifeway's The Gospel Project curriculum to talk about the need for Gospel centrality in both parenting and ...
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Episode 41: Study to Teach the Next Generation from 2018-04-25T14:45:26
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Ben and Tony continue their discussion about the importance of Exegesis in teaching children and youth. Listen and be blessed.
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Episode 40: Teachings Kids and Youth the Message of the Text from 2018-04-11T23:40:03
In this episode Tony & Ben discuss the why's and how's of teaching children & youth the main message of a biblical passage. Too often in kids & youth ministry settings & curricula, the Bible is tau...
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Episode 39: Programs and Relationships w/Peter Witkowski from 2018-04-04T20:50:16
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Ben and Tony are joined by Pastor Peter Witkowski to talk about the need to emphasize relationships in children and family ministry. Check out Peter's blog a...
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Episode 38: TFM Easter Special from 2018-03-14T20:36:12
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben talk about their Easter plans, how to teach children and youth the Resurrection, and how we can reach families this Spring. Featuring audio from Keith a...
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Episode 37: Teaching on the Trinity While Avoiding Heresy from 2018-02-28T21:36:45
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Pastors Ben and Tony discuss how we teach our children about the important doctrine of the Trinity. Listen and be blessed.
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Episode 36: Praise Factory with Connie Dever Pt 2 from 2018-02-21T21:22:24
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony and Ben continue their talk with Connie Dever of Praise Factory about the Praise Factory curriculum and teaching children theology.
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Episode 35: Praise Factory with Connie Dever Pt 1 from 2018-02-14T20:05:27
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry podcast pastors Tony and Ben interview Connie Dever about teaching children theology and the children's curriculum Praise Factory she creates. Th...
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Episode 34: How we Catechize with Jared Kennedy from 2018-02-07T22:14:13
In the second part of our interview with Sojourn pastor Jared Kennedy pastors Tony and Ben talk with Jared about how we implement a catechism culture in the home and church.
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Episode 33: Why We Catechize? with Jared Kennedy from 2018-01-31T21:38:22
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Podcast Ben and Tony interview Family Pastor and co creator of The North Star Catechism Jared Kennedy about the history and benefits of catechizing ou...
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Episode 32: What is Love? from 2018-01-18T01:02:01
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben and Tony try to answer Haddaway's question "What is Love?" Listen and learn about how God understands love and what love means in parenting and children's ministry.
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Episode 31: A Theology of Child Safety from 2018-01-03T23:22:07
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the importance of protecting children both in the home and church. Ben and Tony discuss how theology impacts the impo...
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Episode 30: Raising Uniquely Challenged Servants of God with Sheri and Frank from 2017-12-21T01:57:53
In this episode of the Podcast Pastors Ben and Tony interview Sheri and Frank about the amazing ways God can use us and our little ones even when faced with what the world perceives as limitations....
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Episode 29: A Biblical Vision for the Next Generation w/ David and Sally Michael Pt 2 from 2017-12-13T21:45:50
In this episode of the TFM Pastors Ben and Tony are joined by Children Desiring God founders David and Sally Michael to discuss their important ministry, the need for vision in children's ministry....
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Episode 28: A Biblical Vision for the Next Generation with David and Sally Michael from 2017-12-06T23:24:42
In this episode of the TFM Pastors Ben and Tony are joined by Children Desiring God founders David and Sally Michael to discuss their important ministry, the need for vision in children's ministry....
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Episode 27: Nicolas Cage, Music, and Parenting from 2017-11-15T23:23:20
In this episode of the podcast Pastors Tony and Ben talk about how music can be a tool to teach children for better or worse. Listen and find out how Nicolas Cage movies, terrible garage bands, an...
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Episode 26: Teaching Children About Eternity from 2017-11-01T20:09:58
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Pastors Ben and Tony discuss how we can teach our children about heaven, hell, and something even better. Enjoy this podcast about the be...
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Episode 25: Chick Tract or Treat from 2017-10-18T22:21:46
In this episode of TFM Pastors Ben & Tony talk about the theology behind our family decisions concerning Halloween. They also discuss the bigger holiday of Reformation 500 and how to teach childre...
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Episode 24: Disciple Making at Home with Chap Bettis pt 2 from 2017-10-11T22:21:54
In the second part of a two part interview Pastors Tony and Ben talk with author, pastor, and family ministry speaker Chap Bettis about Disciple Making at Home in the day to day. Listen and be bles...
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Episode 23: Disciple Making at Home with Chap Bettis Pt. 1 from 2017-10-04T22:26:22
In this special episode Pastors Ben and Tony interview pastor, author, and founder of the Apollos Project Chap Bettis about disciple making at home. Enjoy this first part of a two episode intervie...
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Episode 22: Decisive Doctrines, Denominations, & Divides from 2017-09-20T22:21:38
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Podcast pastors Tony and Ben talk about how we can help children understand non-essential doctrines and denominational differences.
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Episode 21: Men, Step Up to the Plate! w/Ron Rudd from 2017-09-07T00:45:23
In this special episode Pastors Ben and Tony are joined by international speaker and pastor who specializes in ministry to men, families and children; Pastor Ron Rudd of Metropolitan Bible Church i...
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Episode 20: Teach Us to Pray from 2017-08-16T21:07:02
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we teach children to pray and answer some theological questions about prayer and children. Featuring audio from G...
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Episode 19: The Hope in Teaching Children about Death from 2017-08-03T13:30:27
In this next installment of the TFM Podcast, Tony & Ben discuss the taboo topic of death. How should we teach our kids about this sober reality? Can it actually inspire hope in Jesus?
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Episode 18: Is Your Church a Spiritualized Chuck E. Cheese’s? from 2017-07-20T00:44:17
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony and Ben talk about the dangers of over valuing entertainment and family and children's ministry. Listen to see if your church should be ...
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Episode 17: Delighting in Divine Design from 2017-07-06T00:09:08
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Tony and Ben talk about some controversial issues related to God's design and how it relates to Children and Family Ministry. Please enjoy th...
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Episode 16: Patriotism, Paradise, and Parenting from 2017-06-15T11:39:54
In this Independence Day episode Ben and Tony talk about how they plan on celebrating the 4th, how to teach your children about the intersection of faith and country, and the temptation towards nat...
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Episode 15: How not to join Lake-side Baptist during the Summer from 2017-06-01T18:16:38
On today's podcast Pastors Tony and Ben talk about the dangers of spiritual lethargy in the summer months and how families can use the summer as an opportunity to grow spiritually. Featuring speci...
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Episode 14: Won’t Teaching Kids Theology Bore Them to Tears? from 2017-05-17T22:14:02
In this episode of TFM Pastors Tony and Ben discuss whether theology has any use for daily living and if it's too boring for our kids.
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Episode 13: Is the Worship Service Child Appropriate? from 2017-05-03T20:19
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Pastors Tony and Ben talk about whether the worship service is appropriate for children and how parents can help children grow into worshi...
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Episode 12: Do You Have a Plan? from 2017-04-19T22:10:30
In this episode of Theological Family Ministry Pastors Ben and Tony talk about the drought of Biblical literacy and the need to teach children the full scope of scripture. Featuring intro music fr...
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Episode 11: Being Intentional With VBS with Anna Van Wechel from 2017-04-05T22:23:54
In the second part of an interview with VBS Reachout Adventures Executive Director Anna Van Wechel we talk about how churches can be intentional with their VBS ministry and make that week so much m...
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Episode 10: VBS Reachout Adventures with Anna Van Wechel from 2017-03-29T22:21:10
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Ben & Tony interview Anna Van Wechel the Executive Director of the wonderful VBS Reachout Adventures VBS publisher. She explains how Rea...
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Episode 9: TFM At The Movies (Lego Batman) from 2017-03-15T23:00:14
Tony and Ben go to the movies. Listen as our hosts talk about the impact film has on our children and talk specifically about the theology of the new Lego Batman Movie. Tune in to find out why th...
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Episode 8: The Not-So G-Rated Things in the Bible from 2017-03-02T00:03:11
In this episode Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how you can teach your children or the children in your church about some of the difficult parts of the Bible. Featuring into music from Glen Willet.
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Episode 7: Self Esteem or Christ Esteem from 2017-02-15T23:26:22
In this episode we talk about how self worth, self-esteem, and how this relates to the children you serve. Featuring into music from Glen Willet.
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Episode 6: Is My Child a Christian from 2017-02-02T01:41:25
In this episode of the Theological Family Ministry Podcast Pastors Ben & Tony talk about things that can help us understand if our child or the child we work with has might truly understand the Gos...
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Episode 5: Connecting Church and Home from 2017-01-19T00:52:09
On this episode Pastor Ben and Pastor Tony discuss how churches and parents can engage in a valuable partnership to raise children in the faith, Featuring into music from Glen Willet.
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Episode 4: What is Family Worship from 2017-01-05T01:33:19
Episode 4: What is Family Worship by Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)
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Episode 3: Historical Theology, Gospel Centrality, and Basic Parenting from 2016-12-22T15:52:55
Part two of our introductory podcast where we discuss the importance of theology for children's ministry and parenting. Featuring into music from Glen Willet.
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TFM Christmas Special from 2016-12-07T20:01:18
The Theological Family Ministry Christmas Special
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Introductory Episode- The Need for Theology in Family and Children's Ministry from 2016-11-30T20:06:46
Introductory Episode- The Need for Theology in Family and Children's Ministry. Featuring into music from Glen Willet
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