FamTime Podcast

Austin Dovin serves as the Family Discipleship Pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Colorado Springs. In this episode, he shares about his background, ministry life, parent ministry, and his journey as a new dad! This conversation will equip church staff members and encourage parents! We're so excited for you to get to know this great friend.

Spontaneity is wonderful and can be such an amazing addition to creating a warm and loving home environment. However, our director takes a few minutes to encourage you via your calendar in this episode. Planning for simple moments helps us push through the busyness and the demands that crowd around us.

Listen to this short episode and keep us in the loop on what you decide to do!

You'll not want to miss this interview with our friend Amber Pike of RENEWANATION! Her ministry and the organization's overall work align with the heart of Family Time Training.

In this discussion, Frank and Amber discuss Christian education, family ministry, Christian worldview formation, and the different ways this ministry can bless you. 

Online Facebook Community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/721367189424536/

Video Podcast:

https://www.biblicalworldviewshow.com/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://shop.renewanation.org/

REAP 24 Conference:

https://www.renewanation.org/reap24

To celebrate the 50th episode of the FamTime Podcast, we're introducing two new staff members! We're so excited for you to meet Leah Vigil & Cole Sandlin! Join us as we talk about family, ice cream, and some things we're looking forward to as a ministry.

In this episode, our director encourages listeners to take advantage of the time we have with our kids. It can be tough to acknowledge such an elephant in the room. However, when we do, we allow intentionality a chance to impact our families.

For more information about RENEWANATION check out their website:

renewanation.org

Here we are in a new year and a new season of the FamTime Podcast! Hear our director share three helpful tips for parents as they seek to start the new year with intentionality.

Stay tuned for an awesome third season of our show!

This is our final episode in the Coaching Corner mini-series and we're wrapping up with the END in mind. The question for our episode today is "Are families being sent out?" Home discipleship is not the end goal as if the topic could replace God Himself. Home discipleship is one crucial topic and practice that seeks to see the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)carried out in a lost and dying world. Join Frank Trimble as he unpacks this concept and wraps up our latest series!

In the second-to-last Coaching Corner episode, Frank asks the question, "Are parents being held accountable?" Accountability can be a touchy subject but we hope this episode shows how the right accountability can change a home. Take a listen to find out more!

In episode #43 Frank covered the "why" of home discipleship. In this episode of the Coaching Corner series, we continue that theme with the "how" of home discipleship. If God calls parents to be the primary disciple-makers of their kids, are they being coached on how to do so?

In this episode, Frank Trimble and Mark Hallock talk about their new book entitled "Every Kid Matters: How Your Church Can Effectively Shepherd the Next Generation"

There’s nothing more important than shepherding the next generation, but how do we do it? What does it look like? Who is involved? This book was written to help you answer these questions and to implement an effective strategy in your church.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode where you can hear the introduction from the book!

Get your copy today: https://amz.run/7DML

In the most recent installment of our Coaching Corner mini-series, Frank Trimble asks, "Do parents know the "why" of home discipleship?"

What's the big deal? Why do we talk about this so much and why should it matter to parents and the pastors that serve them?

Thank goodness for all of the different resources at our disposal. There are so many good curriculums to choose from out there that can really bless the kids, youth, and parents that call your church home.

In this installment of the Coaching Corner mini-series, we look at the question, "Are current resources being maximized for families?" Does your current Sunday morning or mid-week kids or youth curriculum offer take-home material? What's the best way to get take-home material into the hands of parents? Join the discussion!

Fill out this short form to schedule your consultation call today!

famtime.com/consultation

In this episode, we're continuing our coaching corner mini-series! Are children's and youth ministers aligned in their ministry efforts and strategy? Are children's and youth pastors being trained in family ministry? Why does it matter?

Schedule a free consultation call today!

https://famtime.com/consultation-call/

Dr. Jonathan Williams of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Gospel Family Ministries joins us for our 40th episode! Learn more about what training is available for those interested in family ministry and all that God is doing through Jonathan's efforts at Gospel Family Ministries. There's a family worship revival happening and we get a front-row seat to all that God is doing!

Check out SWBTS here:

https://swbts.edu/school/school-of-educational-ministries/

Check out Gospel Family Ministries Here:

https://gospelfamily.org/

Check out Dr. Williams' books:

https://amz.run/6zhO

https://amz.run/6zhP

https://amz.run/6zhQ

In this episode, our Executive Director begins a mini-series based on Family Time Trainings consultation program. These "Coaching Corner" episodes will be about 10 minutes a piece and are meant to introduce concepts that we feel are important for a healthy family ministry philosophy, plan, & practice to take root in your church. The first topic emphasizes the importance of Senior Pastors in the family ministry culture of a given church.

Carissa Potter is an internationally known children’s mobilizer, teacher, and speaker who has worked with parents and children’s ministry teachers for over a decade. She is the founder of the Families team at Via, dedicated to helping families embrace their role in God’s story of redeeming the nations. Her desire is to equip Christian parents to raise a generation of lifelong, world-changing followers of Jesus.
Via provides parents with fun, practical, easy ways to weave a passion for both the person and purposes of Jesus into their family’s everyday life.

Check out Via Ministries' Website:

https://www.vianations.org/families

Why would a church temporarily pause regular children's church programming on Sunday mornings to focus on intergenerational worship? Listen to Amy Skatula of Calvary-Englewood (https://englewood.thecalvary.org/) as she casts the vision for Sharpen Our Arrows!

Want to learn more? Check out these two episodes from our friends at the Acoma Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-acoma-podcast/id1436084785?i=1000525876585

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-acoma-podcast/id1436084785?i=1000528310316

What happens when a lead pastor cares about home discipleship? How can you bring a home discipleship emphasis to Sunday morning worship services? Listen to Josh Green and Tina Toman of Calvary Severance to find out!

Visit Calvary's website:

https://severance.thecalvary.org/

Pick up a copy of the Family Time Roadmap here:

https://famtime.com/product/family-roadmap/

Jason Richards is the Director of Texas Super Summer and his passion is to teach students to know and share the gospel. Jason also applies this passion for student ministry to equipping families to be on mission together. Listen as Frank interviews Jason about an event where families can come together to be equipped with the gospel in a fun and engaging way!

To register and find more information on Greenhouse, simply follow this link:

https://www.supersummer.com/greenhouse

We're very excited to introduce you to Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum! In this episode, Eryn shows us how we can learn more about God through exploring nature. Summer is here and Eryn's ministry will serve as a great guide through nature hikes, backyard play, and much more.

Check out Eryn's new book!

https://amz.run/6gB8

Subscribe to Eryn's new podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible/id1679872468

Visit Eryn's website:

https://erynlynum.com/

In our final installment of the Family Time Format mini-series, we discuss how parents can begin teaching the Bible at home. We have examples, suggestions, and encouragement for any family attempting to learn the Truth together.

Take a look at our training options:

https://famtime.com/training/

Have you ever heard your kids pray out loud? Have your kids ever heard you pray out loud? This can be a tough topic for some that find praying out loud to be intimidating. However, introducing prayer in your times of family worship can be such a blessing. Listen to Frank and Jenna as they unpack the reason and the application of praying with your family.

As we continue our Family Time Format mini-series we find ourselves talking through the idea of a family time theme song! Before you get nervous about singing a theme song that you don't yet know, listen to Jenna a Frank. They describe what this song can be and how it can add an awesome component to your times of family worship.

In this episode, Frank and Jenna continue our mini-series through our Family Time Roadmap resource (famtime.com/product/family-roadmap/). In the 7th stop of the Roadmap, families are guided and encouraged to focus on the area of worship. We believe that listening to Christian music, worshiping in a local church, and participating in family worship can have a huge impact on each of your family members.

Suggested music list from our website:

https://famtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Stop-7-Christian-Music-scaled.jpg

Frank's 1980s-2000s Christian Music Playlist (Get ready for a walk down memory lane!):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Q67lzVUErY7FP26JQv3Cv?si=c13a38fb7e2247f7

In the second installment of our Family Time Roadmap Mini-Series, we find ourselves at the "destination" of prayer! 

Join Jenna and Frank as they walk through the different "stops" within this wonderful topic!

famtime.com/roadmap

Al Mohler's book on the Apostles Creed:

https://amz.run/6K2q

Village Church sermon series on the Apostles Creed:

https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/series/the-apostles-creed/

Doctrine and theology get a bad rap these days. However, knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and what your family members are taught has never been more important. Wade Williams, the Middle School Principle of Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO, uses his expertise to help us understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. Understanding these categories in light of Scripture and Church history allows us to truly unite with other believers and also guard against false teaching that easily hinders the spiritual development of our family members.

Original Hitchens Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=fp1XqK49XQY

Ressurection Christian School:

rcschool.org

Doctrine and theology get a bad rap these days. However, knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and what your family members are taught has never been more important. Wade Williams, the Middle School Principle of Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO, uses his expertise to help us understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. Understanding these categories in light of Scripture and Church history allows us to truly unite with other believers and also guard against false teaching that easily hinders the spiritual development of our family members. 

Ressurection Christian School:

rcschool.org

With a new year comes a new season! We are so happy to begin season two with a mini-series based on our Family Time Roadmap. In each installment of this mini-series, you'll hear Frank and Jenna unpack the four destination topics within. This episode focuses on the importance of Scripture in the life of your family and how the Roadmap can help guide you through such an important topic. 

For more information on our Roadmap visit famtime.com/roadmap

It's hard to believe but we've reached the final episode of our first season of the FamTime Podcast! Jenna and Frank thought it would be a good idea to walk through their top 5 favorite episodes inspired by the concept of our Top 5 Blogs at famtime.com/blogs. Though we loved all of our season one guests, we thought that going over some high points would be a great way to celebrate what God has done. Here are the links to the guests Jenna and Frank mentioned:

Tennant School of Theology:

https://www.williamtennent.org/

Cultivating Your Child's Quiet Time:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-cultivating-your-childs-quiet-time-with-god/id1600160890?i=1000560466711

Intergenerational Ministry/Matthew Deprez:

https://amz.run/6CQz

Rob Rienow/Visionary Family Ministries:

https://visionaryfam.com/

In our Family Time Format series, we break down seven guidelines that have proven to be helpful for families. In this installment, Jenna and Frank discuss the value of reviewing the content of the previous week with your family members. Hear ideas about using sermons, resources from your church, and FTT activities to reinforce what you've already learned. 

This time of year provides a great opportunity to spend time with family and worship God together. Join Jenna and Frank as they help us prepare for the next four weeks of focusing on the importance of Christ's first advent.

famtime.com/shop

At Family Time Training, we love to think of practical ways to encourage and equip families. That passion led us to create the Family Time Format. The FTT Format provides a simple framework that families can use for their weekly time of family worship, and it begins with a weekly No Fuss Dinner. Listen in as Stacy, Jenna, and Frank describe what a No Fuss Dinner is and how to make it work for your family!

The Holidays represent a great opportunity to continue, reinforce, or begin a rhythm of Family Time. In this episode, Jenna, Stacy, and Frank talk about the importance of this season and how families can capitalize on built-in traditions and time for the glory of God. Join us as we plan for the most wonderful time of the year!

Get your Christmas resources here:

https://famtime.com/product-category/christmas/

Jenna and Frank recently had the honor of interviewing Autumn Gardner of Fellowship Church in Denver. Autumn serves as the Children and Family Ministries Director at Fellowship and has been a vital influence on how her church approaches family ministry. In this episode, you'll hear from an experienced leader who spent years studying Scripture alongside other team members to design a healthy family ministry philosophy and practice. Church leaders and parents alike will be inspired and encouraged by what they hear in this short conversation. 

Fellowship Denver's website:

https://www.fellowshipdenver.org/

Fellowship Denver's podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vision-for-life/id1529327704

God created 4 institutions: The individual, the family, the local church, and the government. When God created these institutions, they were given jurisdictional lines. When these lines are crossed, the imbalance impacts all four institutions. In part two of our interview with Rob, we take a look at the impact of Biblical jurisdictions on Christian education. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-vision-christian-parenting-marriage-family-advice/id442759031

God created 4 institutions: The individual, the family, the local church, and the government. When God created these institutions they were given jurisdictional lines. When these lines are crossed, the imbalance affects all four institutions. Listen to part 1 of this episode to learn more about why this matters for you, your family, and your church. 

https://visionaryfam.com/

https://amz.run/5wNV

Matthew shares some very interesting results from the research and provides practical tips for parents and grandparents!

Matthew Deprez joins us to talk about the meaning and importance of intergenerational ministry. In this first installment of a two-part episode, we learn about Matthew's background, current ministry, family, and more. Whether you're a church leader, parent, or grandparent you'll be inspired and resourced by what Mattew has to say!

wearegenerations.church

fulleryouthinstitute.org

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/073989131701400110

How can a youth camp care for the families of youth pastors? Join us as we talk with J. Roger Davis of ym360 (youthministry360.com) Generate Youth Camp (generatestudents.com) and Ministry to Parents (ministrytoparents.com) about the why behind the ministries he is involved in. Hear personal stories, receive practical instruction, and become acquainted with some of the leading youth ministry resources available. We hope you, and the youth pastor you know, are blessed by this interview!

In this episode, Jenna and Frank talk about recent experiences at ministry conferences. We meet many incredible people and it's a great privilege to hear their stories, joys, and struggles. These conversations represent the pulse of up-to-date ministry needs and we exist to partner with families and churches to help address those needs. 

We've created a new tool that will help your family learn and grow in the faith all year long! Join Frank, Jenna, and Stacey as they introduce this new resource. We can't wait to see what God does through the Family Time Roadmap!

In our seventh episode, we addressed some of the common hurdles to having a regularly scheduled Family Time. We discussed how to overcome such hurdles and provided encouragement for the road ahead. In this episode, we continue that conversation by discussing the benefits of Family Time. There are too many benefits to list. However, we hope you're encouraged and equipped by the testimonies and hope provided! 

Private and corporate worship are two key elements in the life of any believer. Even the youngest children can be taught to cultivate rhythms for worshiping God. But how? In this episode, we'll talk about simple yet fundamental elements for teaching children "how to" have quiet time with God that includes Bible reading, guided devotionals, and physical spaces. But (spoiler alert!) your example will be the most important!

Christian families feel the desire to worship Jesus in the home, but so many obstacles can get in our way. In this episode of the FamTime Podcast Frank, Jenna, and Stacy discuss some of those common hurdles and ways to navigate them. Hear personal stories and lessons learned that will make you laugh and help you be intentional in the home!

It was a joy to interview Dan Anderson for the sixth installment of the FamTime Podcast! Dan serves as the President/CEO of Kingdom Way Ministries (kingdomwayministries.net) and provided us with great wisdom regarding the work vs. family time struggle. Business leaders and entrepreneurs feel intense pressure to produce at the highest level for success in their respective fields. With intentionality, success at work and at home does not have to be at odds.