Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Paul David Tripp to discuss his new devotional for teenagers.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Would you tell us a little bit about what led you to want to publish a devotional for teenagers?
• What are things you’re seeing that are capturing the attention of teenagers instead of the gospel?
• How do you see a strong devotional life as an important part of a family’s discipleship to help their kids follow Jesus?
• Why do you think depression is so rampant in this generation and how are you addressing that in this resource?
• Do you have any wisdom for the parent who is trying to understand how God would have them lead their family well around social media?
• What would you say to parents about why having an open dialogue about pornography is important?
• What role do you think the church can and should be playing in the lives of teenagers and is there anywhere that you think we are particularly falling short?
• How do you see New Morning Mercies fitting into how God works through families?
• What are teenagers going to learn about God as they work their way through this resource?
• What are the roles of law and grace?
• What can you say to embolden those parents who feel like they can’t measure up?
• Why did you write Age of Opportunity and what will parents find there?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Paul David Tripp is a pastor, international event speaker, and a best-selling and award-winning author. With more than 30 books and video series on Christian living, Paul’s driving passion is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

Paul attended Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University) and majored in Bible and Christian Education. He went on to receive his M.Div from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and his D.Min in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Paul launched his own ministry in 2006. He lives in Philadelphia and is hopelessly in love with his wife of more than 50 years, Luella. They have four grown children and six grandchildren.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• “New Morning Mercies” by Paul David Tripp
• “New Morning Mercies for Teens” by Paul David Tripp
• “Parenting” by Paul David Tripp
• “Age of Opportunity” by Paul David Tripp

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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by their kids to have a conversation using their new resource with Concrete Conversations designed to help families have intentional talks about life and faith.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is Concrete Conversations?
• What family story makes you laugh the hardest?
• What is your favorite place to go to as a family?
• Who is the most faithful person you know? What do you admire about them?
• What does Proverbs 3:5-6 have to do with faith?
• If you could tame one wild animal and have it as a pet, what would you have?
• Say something encouraging to the person on your left.
• How can we improve the way we serve one another?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 5:13
• familydischipleship.com
• Concrete Conversions

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Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Preston Perry to discuss his new book, “How to Tell the Truth.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Can you tell us the story of how God led you to write this book?
• What’s the story behind the art on the cover?
• Why do you think so many Christians are so hesitant and afraid to share their faith when for you it’s such a genuine joy?
• Can you share with us how this legacy of family faith looks in your household now? How do y’all pray for and disciple your family?
• What was Gary doing for you that could be a great lesson for Church leaders, parents, and anybody?
• Why is knowing about other worldviews and religions such an important part of evangelism?
• How has sharing your faith with people with other worldviews shaped the way you share your faith with your kids?
• Has listening to understand been a skill that’s helped you as a husband and a father as well?
• Can you spend a few minutes encouraging and emboldening our listeners who have friends and family who are close to them but far from God?

Guest Bio:

Preston Perry is husband to Jackie and Father to Eden, Autumn, Sage, and August. He is also a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1 Corinthians 3:15
• “How to Tell the Truth” by Preston Perry
• With the Perrys Podcast
• Apologetics with Preston Perry

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