The D6 Family Ministry Podcast

#485 | Strategic Future - Ron Hunter & Marianne Howard

In this week's episode, Ron Hunter and Marianne Howard share an update about the strategic future of the D6 Family Ministry Podcast.

#484 | How to Engage in Authentic Prayer - Erica Renaud

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Erica Renaud, a dynamic speaker and passionate writer, and founder of two prayer initiatives. From childhood through adulthood, Erica emphasizes how prayer has been a spiritual grounding in herlife. She passionately discusses how prayer helps kids from merely knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him, serving as a bridge to a genuine relationship with God. This week’s episode offers practical ways parents can encourage their children to engage in authentic prayer. Erica suggests ways of preparing children mentally and emotionally to connect with God and expanding their understanding of prayer beyond requests or thankfulness. The episode closes with a reminder of praying and the power of being in God’s presence. Share this episode to inspire and equip others for their children's spiritual growth. Get your copy of Erica Renaud’s newest book, Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer, here: https://amzn.to/3UQ54c1 [https://amzn.to/3UQ54c1] Purchase or learn more about D6 Curriculum at www.d6curriculum.com [http://www.d6curriculum.com] Learn more or download a month-long free sample of Elements Kids Worship by D6 Family Ministry here: https://bit.ly/2UOkphG [https://bit.ly/2UOkphG]

#483 | Family Discipleship That Works - Brian Dembowczyk

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Brian Dembowczyk, who is an associate publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles. He was previously the managing editor of The Gospel Projectand he has also been a pastor, a discipleship pastor, and family pastor. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and three children, and he has a new book called Family Discipleship That Works.  Brian opens up about the challenges and misconceptions surrounding family discipleship in America. He also shares practical advice on how to integrate discipleship into everyday life, emphasizing that it's never too late to start. He introduces the ACT method (Analyze, Connect, Translate) for studying the Bible and stresses the value of making family worship an enjoyable, but flexible experience. In this episode, Brian discusses his new book, what family worship and discipleship look like, the importance of viewing the Bible as a story, how to disciple “as you go,” and more.  Get your copy of Brian’s book, Family Discipleship That Works, here: https://go.d6family.com/FamilyDiscipleshipThatWorks [https://go.d6family.com/FamilyDiscipleshipThatWorks] Register now for D6 Conference 2026 (Seattle in March orNashville in April) here: www.d6conference.com [http://www.d6conference.com] Sign up for the weekly Top Reads for Busy Leaders email here:https://go.d6family.com/l/1058273/2024-08-13/7171st [https://go.d6family.com/l/1058273/2024-08-13/7171st]

#482 | Nursery Ministry As Foundational for Discipleship - Emily Snider

Emily Snider, children’s ministry leader from Detroit, Michigan, and a contributing author with INCM and Group Publishing,joined us for this week’s episode to discuss discipling preschoolers, specifically babies and toddlers, and the importance of laying this foundation for spiritual growth. Through personal stories and shared insights into Erik Erikson’s developmental stages, Emily explained how meeting a child's basic needs through an intentional approach in nursery ministry allows children to learn to trust, learning to hope, which can ultimately lead to faith formation as they develop. She covered practical ways to incorporate intentional ministry into nursery settings, such as speaking truth and love during routines. Order or view a free sample of the First Steps Nursery Program here: https://bit.ly/3TTnOa9 [https://bit.ly/3TTnOa9] Order now or learn more about D6 Curriculum by visiting www.d6curriculum.com [http://www.d6curriculum.com] Give to become a D6 Hero by visiting www.d6hero.com [http://www.d6hero.com]

#481 | Evaluating Your Ministry Effectiveness - Linc Taylor

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Linc Taylor. With 32 years of ministry experience, a D.Min. in Leadership and Family Ministry, and current pastor of Next-Gen and Families at Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, Tennessee, Linc shares his passion for encouraging families within the church and discusses principles from his new book, The Mystery of the Ordinary: 8 Statements Your Kids Need to Hear...And Why. Throughout the episode, Linc discusses the importance of reevaluating and measuring your church’s ministry methods and programming for greater effectiveness. He shares that leaders should focus not only on traditional metrics such as budget and attendance, but also on life change and transformation. He encourages churches to equip all members, from children to parents, in having regular and ongoing gospel conversations to be effective in discipleship. Register your team now for D6 Conference 2026: https://d6family.com/d6conference/ [https://d6family.com/d6conference/] Get your copy of Linc Taylor’s latest book, “The Mystery of the Ordinary: 8 Statements Your Kids Need to Hear…And Why” here: ⁠https://go.d6family.com/mysteryoftheordinary⁠ [https://go.d6family.com/mysteryoftheordinary] Equip families in your church by creating a D6 HomePoint Church Resource Center here: https://www.d6homepoint.com/ [https://www.d6homepoint.com/]