What is Children’s Ministry? How can a church build a biblical children’s ministry?
What is Christian Parenting? What does the Bible say about parenting?
Jonathan and Lawson explore the meaning of biblical children’s ministry, reflect on personal experiences, define key terms like family and intergenerational ministry, and emphasize passing on resilient, transferable faith to the next generation.
Jonathan and Lawson unpack key scriptures that reveal God’s heart for children – highlighting themes like teaching, discipline, faith, and inclusion- and challenge leaders to let Scripture, not trends, guide their ministry strategy and priorities.
In this episode, the Dad and Lad Podcast explores the true purpose of children’s ministry: helping kids become exclusively devoted to Jesus and fully committed to His kingdom—through Spirit-led transformation, not just programs or teaching.
How do we move from biblical purpose to practical action in children’s ministry? This episode explores how to develop a Christ-centered strategy rooted in Scripture – not culture – to raise lifelong disciples.
What’s next for children’s ministry in a changing world? From AI to shifting family dynamics, we look at emerging trends and how churches can respond biblically to disciple the next generation with wisdom and hope.
What does meaningful Bible engagement look like for kids today? In this episode, we explore how to help children connect personally with God’s Word—so it forms them deeply and becomes a lifelong spiritual foundation.
The second season of the Dad and Lad Podcast explores what it means to build a Christian home. It examines the Bible’s teachings about Christian parenting and practical ways to disciple our children.
What is wisdom? How can we tap into God's wisdom? This episode examines Proverbs 24:3-4 and unpacks the meaning of key words like wisdom, understanding and knowledge.
How do we parent with grace? How can our children receive grace from us? This episode explores how both parents and children need God's grace.
What is a missional family, practically and biblically? This episode explores why families need to be on assignment for God and the importance of living missionally as a household.
In this episode of the Dad and Lad Podcast, Jonathan and Lawson share ten practical tips to help your family be missional. These tips will help your family be intentional, integrate missional thinking into your daily routines, and connect people with Jesus.
Submission involves prioritizing the needs of family members and drawing inspiration from Christ’s example of servant leadership. While it seems counter-cultural, submission is beautiful when we truly understand its meaning.
Jonathan and Lawson discuss truth and some principles for families to engage with God’s Word. How do families engage with God’s Word?
In this episode of the Dad and Lad Podcast, Jonathan and Lawson talk about the importance of community. Explore the important role the church plays in helping your family grow in faith.
In the season finale, there’s a brief recap of this season's episodes and an exploration of the importance of building your family on Jesus with some practical suggestions on how to do this.
Jonathan and Lawson discuss truth and some principles for families to engage with God’s Word. How do families engage with God’s Word?
The first season of the Dad and Lad podcast takes a look at Christian parenting and grandparenting. It also explores what is a Christian family.
In this first episode of the Dad and Lad podcast we consider the seemingly overlooked but vital role grandparents have in the faith formation of their children and grandchildren.
In this episode we explore a big question with big implications. We also compare and contrast Christian parenting with secular parenting?
In this continuation episode we go more in depth into the practical ways parents can live out their calling to raise children to know and love Jesus!
A Christian Family is meant to be a "Discipleship Centre." In this episode we explore how families are called to model and teach the next generation about who God is!
In this continuation episode we look at how families are meant to be interconnected and how churches needs to facilitate ministry 'from' families 'to' families!
Dr. Lawson Murray (father of 3 and grandfather of 12) chats with his son, Jonathan Murray (father of 3 young children), about parenting, family ministry, life, and faith.
If you’re a parent who wants your child to know Jesus Christ and has wondered, “What can I do to nurture resilient faith in my child?” This is for you.
Listen in as dad and lad unpack what the Bible says about parenting, how to raise children, and what family faith formation should look like.
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