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“I Know I Should Disciple My Family, But…” with Melissa Kruger
If you’ve ever felt the weight of discipling your kids—but struggled to stay consistent—you’re not alone. In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen sits down with Melissa Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition, to talk honestly about a common tension among many ministry families: wanting to lead your children spiritually while feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent, or simply worn out.
“I Know I Should Keep Fighting for My Marriage, But…” with Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
What does it look like to keep fighting for your marriage when life gets hard? In this powerful episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen sits down with Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman to talk about the reality of marriage after more than 40 years together.
How to Minister to Children with Autism
In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, hosts Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical, gospel-centered ways churches can minister to children with autism and special needs. Whether your church is revitalizing, replanting, or simply seeking to become more inclusive, this conversation offers actionable guidance for creating a welcoming, supportive environment for families of individuals with special needs.
10 Reasons Pastors’ Kids Stray
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk honestly about why many pastors’ kids (PKs) struggle spiritually or walk away from the faith, using Chuck Lawless’s article, “10 Reasons Preacher’s Kids Strayed,” as a starting point. If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or parent in church leadership, this episode will help you better understand the unique pressures pastors’ kids face and how to care for their hearts with wisdom and grace.
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FIRST PERSON: Keep Sending: A family of churches and a bold vision for the next decade
Southern Baptists are at our best when we send – when local churches lock arms to plant evangelistic, Bible-anchored congregations and make disciples where Christ...
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Calm in the Chaos: How to Raise Ministry Kids in a Chaotic World with Heather Oldham
Life in ministry can feel like constant chaos—balancing church responsibilities, family needs, and the everyday mess of raising kids. If you’ve ever felt the tension between ministry demands and motherhood, you’re not alone.
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NAMB Luncheon encourages fostering and adoptive families, blesses church planter’s family
DALLAS — When the Larson family’s son, Alaska, began struggling with his eyesight, they initially thought he would need glasses. Little did they know that...
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3 Prayers for Prodigal Children
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk about some ways to pray for children who have strayed from the faith.
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Super Bowl human trafficking outreach reunites 15 missing children in NOLA
NEW ORLEANS, La. (LBM) – Louisiana Baptists, other non-profit organizations, law enforcement agencies and civilians worked together to reunite 15 missing children with their families...
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God’s Beautiful Design for Marriage and Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery
Do you ever feel like a volunteer in your marriage to the minister? Today, I get to spend a little time chatting with wife, mom, clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and founder of Authentic Intimacy, Dr. Juli Slattery. In our conversation, we walk through finding your place within God’s design for marriage and sex. We also discuss the intimacy and connection to be found through intentional community with those in the family of God.
How to Protect Your Family in Church Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about how you can protect your family from the uglier sides of church revitalization and replanting.
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Church planting missionaries who lost everything in hurricane blessed by Southern Baptists
Family Matters It’s pink and purple, it has a Bible verse on it, and it’s understandably a little rough around the edges. It is, after...
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5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Being a Husband
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some things they would tell their younger selves about what it means to be a husband.
Contentment for a Ministry Family on a Limited Budget with Angela McClain
What realistic goals or milestones can families begin to implement as they desire more freedom in their budget? Today, I am chatting with Angie McClain, a certified financial planner with GuideStone. When you feel like you’re on a limited budget, how can you handle your money effectively, live as a good steward, practice financial thoughtfulness, and teach your children well? We’re going to dive into all these areas of financial planning here in this episode!
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Unexpected: Church planting missionaries blessed by Southern Baptists throughout adoption journey
When Jacob and Makenzie Goble settled in their seats at NAMB’s Send Luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting this past June, they had...
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