
Episode 2: Strengthening Relationships Vertically and Horizontally
12/22/23 • 34 min
Do you long for greater peace, unity, and harmony in your family relationships? Join me as I have a conversation with Scott LaPierre as we explore the connection between a healthy vertical relationship with Christ and healthy horizontal relationships in our family. Ultimate family unity stems from grounding ourselves vertically in Jesus first.
Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University, he is a former schoolteacher and Army officer, and he and his wife Katie have ten children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates.
Connect with our guest:
- scottlapierre.org
- facebook.com/ScottLaPierreMinistries
- youtube.com/c/ScottLaPierre
- amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ
Resources from this episode:
- Your Marriage God’s Way – https://amzn.to/3GYecUY
- Bible Verse Posters: Words of Jesus from the Gospel of John (use code PODCAST for 20% off!) – christianfamilyreformation.com/product/bible-verse-posters-words-of-jesus-from-the-gospel-of-john
Follow and listen on your favorite platforms:
- Website: FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast.net
- Facebook: facebook.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- Instagram: instagram.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- Threads: threads.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- YouTube: youtube.com/@familydiscipleshippodcast
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/family-discipleship-podcast
- Patreon: patreon.com/FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- And your favorite podcast platform!
The Family Discipleship Podcast is published every week, Lord-willing, by Christian Horstmann. Feel free to also visit my other websites, ChristianFamilyReformation.com and FamiliesForFreedom.info.
Do you long for greater peace, unity, and harmony in your family relationships? Join me as I have a conversation with Scott LaPierre as we explore the connection between a healthy vertical relationship with Christ and healthy horizontal relationships in our family. Ultimate family unity stems from grounding ourselves vertically in Jesus first.
Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University, he is a former schoolteacher and Army officer, and he and his wife Katie have ten children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates.
Connect with our guest:
- scottlapierre.org
- facebook.com/ScottLaPierreMinistries
- youtube.com/c/ScottLaPierre
- amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ
Resources from this episode:
- Your Marriage God’s Way – https://amzn.to/3GYecUY
- Bible Verse Posters: Words of Jesus from the Gospel of John (use code PODCAST for 20% off!) – christianfamilyreformation.com/product/bible-verse-posters-words-of-jesus-from-the-gospel-of-john
Follow and listen on your favorite platforms:
- Website: FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast.net
- Facebook: facebook.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- Instagram: instagram.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- Threads: threads.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- YouTube: youtube.com/@familydiscipleshippodcast
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/family-discipleship-podcast
- Patreon: patreon.com/FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- And your favorite podcast platform!
The Family Discipleship Podcast is published every week, Lord-willing, by Christian Horstmann. Feel free to also visit my other websites, ChristianFamilyReformation.com and FamiliesForFreedom.info.
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Episode 1: Five Ways to Start Discipling Your Family in the New Year
If your family's spiritual growth is a top priority this year, join me as I have a practical, idea-filled conversation with Tauna Meyer about building family discipleship habits to start your New Year off right!
Tauna Meyer is the founder of ProverbialHomemaker.com and author of the curriculum Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology. Tauna is a homeschooling mom of six who speaks to women with encouragement that is relatable and tools that work in real life! She has a passion for helping moms overcome the hurdles that keep them from homeschooling successfully, all while pointing themselves and their children to Christ. She and her husband, Aaron, also serve as leaders with OCEANetwork, the Oregon Christian homeschool organization that works to protect and expand homeschool freedoms in Oregon.
Connect with our guest:
- ProverbialHomemaker.com
- facebook.com/proverbialhomemaker
- facebook.com/groups/homeschoolsuccessfully
- instagram.com/tauna_phomemaker
Resources from this episode:
- Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology – proverbialhomemakerstore.com/collections/theology-for-kids
- Bible Verse Posters: Words of Jesus from the Gospel of John (use code PODCAST for 20% off!) – christianfamilyreformation.com/product/bible-verse-posters-words-of-jesus-from-the-gospel-of-john
Follow and listen on your favorite platforms:
- Website: FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast.net
- Facebook: facebook.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- Instagram: instagram.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- Threads: threads.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- YouTube: youtube.com/@familydiscipleshippodcast
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/family-discipleship-podcast
- Patreon: patreon.com/FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- And your favorite podcast platform!
The Family Discipleship Podcast is published every week, Lord-willing, by Christian Horstmann. Feel free to also visit my other websites, ChristianFamilyReformation.com and FamiliesForFreedom.info.
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Episode 3: Shepherding Your Child’s Heart Through Behavior Challenges
When our children resist us, it provides an opportunity for us to draw close to them and walk hand-in-hand with them toward God, His Word, and His grace. Join me as I talk with Amanda Schenkenberger about some positive ways to shape your child's heart and help them move from rebellion to repentance.
Amanda Schenkenberger helps homeschool moms create a schedule, calm the chaos, and build strong bonds with their children so that everyone can experience joyful connection and rigorous academics at the same time. She leverages her own experience as a homeschooled individual and homeschooling mother of four inside the Homeschool Family Academy where she coaches other moms to educate curious minds and cultivate courageous spirits.
Connect with our guest:
- facebook.com/mandy.schenkenberger
- instagram.com/homeschoolcoachingmama
- linkedin.com/in/amanda-schenkenberger-homeschool-coach
Resources from this episode:
- Pressure-Free Homeschooling Masterclass – homeschoolfamilylegacy.com/pressure-free-homeschooling
- Bible Verse Posters: Words of Jesus from the Gospel of John (use code PODCAST for 20% off!) – christianfamilyreformation.com/product/bible-verse-posters-words-of-jesus-from-the-gospel-of-john
Follow and listen on your favorite platforms:
- Website: FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast.net
- Facebook: facebook.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- Instagram: instagram.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- Threads: threads.com/family.discipleship.podcast
- YouTube: youtube.com/@familydiscipleshippodcast
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/family-discipleship-podcast
- Patreon: patreon.com/FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/familydiscipleshippodcast
- And your favorite podcast platform!
The Family Discipleship Podcast is published every week, Lord-willing, by Christian Horstmann. Feel free to also visit my other websites, ChristianFamilyReformation.com and FamiliesForFreedom.info.
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