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Sparking Everyday Discipleship

Sparking Everyday Discipleship

Written by: Terrie Hellard-Brown
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A Podcast about Discipleship in the 21st Century providing tools for Everyday Discipleship Every Day© 2023 Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Parenting Relationships Spirituality
Episodes
  • Episode 338: Two Questions Parents Ask All the Time

    Episode 338: Two Questions Parents Ask All the Time
    Jun 12 2026
    Summary In this episode, Terrie Hellard-Brown shares practical advice on teaching apologetics to young children, evaluating parenting effectiveness, and supporting homeschooling families. She emphasizes the importance of understanding truth, addressing sibling rivalry, and praying for your children's spiritual growth. Key Topics Teaching apologetics to young childrenHow to evaluate if you're doing enough as a parentSupporting children with learning disabilities in homeschoolingAddressing sibling rivalry and conflictPraying for children's spiritual and emotional well-being Sound Bites "Check out Foundation Worldview for great resources""If you're asking, most likely you're doing a good job""Pray for your children in every area of life" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:31 Teaching Apologetics to Toddlers with Foundation Worldview 01:54 Resources and Discounts for Apologetics Education 02:51 How to Know if You're Doing Enough as a Parent 04:20 Signs of Thriving Children and Parental Evaluation 05:42 Addressing Sibling Rivalry and Conflict Resolution 07:37 Setting Respectful Boundaries and Family Rules 10:30 Recognizing When You're a Good Parent 12:21 Understanding Children's Needs and Love Languages 14:19 Praying for Wisdom and Family Peace 15:17 Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties 16:40 Using Audiobooks and Creative Learning Strategies 19:50 Handling High School Subjects and External Help 21:14 Parenting Challenges and Resilience 22:38 Daily Prayer for Children's Spiritual and Emotional Needs 23:33 Encouragement and Invitation for Listener Questions Resources Foundation Worldview You Can Homeschool by Nathan Ritter
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    20 mins
  • Episode 337: Gaylyn Williams and Transforming Stress into Spiritual Growth

    Episode 337: Gaylyn Williams and Transforming Stress into Spiritual Growth
    Jun 4 2026

    Summary

    In this insightful interview, Gaylyn Williams shares practical stress management principles rooted in faith, addressing how parents and caregivers can handle stress, grief, and anxiety, especially in challenging family situations. Discover actionable tips to transform stress into spiritual growth and resilience.

    Key Topics

    Stress and internal triggers
    Impact of grief and unmet expectations
    Helping children with stress and anxiety
    Spiritual focus and turning eyes on Jesus

    Sound Bites

    "Focusing on Jesus makes problems seem smaller"
    "His peace surpasses all understanding"
    "Sign up for 52 free stress management tips"


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Galen Williams and His Work
    02:33 Understanding Stress and Its Impact
    10:44 The Role of Grief in Stress Management
    15:37 Helping Children Manage Stress
    20:25 Workshops and Resources for Stress Management
    22:41 Focusing on God Amidst Stress

    Resources

    RelationshipResources.org - https://relationshipresources.org
    All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7F4XYZ
    Stress Management Tips Sign-Up - https://relationshipresources.org/stress-tips
    Website - https://relationshipresources.org

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    28 mins
  • Episode 336: A Castle and Creativity - A Look at the Retreat

    Episode 336: A Castle and Creativity - A Look at the Retreat
    May 26 2026
    Summary
    This episode provides an inside look at a creative retreat for children's writers and illustrators, highlighting planning, activities, and the transformative potential of the event. Key Topics
    • Retreat planning and logistics
    • Activities for writers and illustrators
    • Inspiration and creative growth
    Takeaways
    • A well-planned retreat can spark creativity and community.
    • Choosing a unique venue like a castle enhances inspiration.
    • Structured activities like scavenger hunts and pitch parties foster growth.
    Sound Bites
    • "God led us to do this retreat."
    • "Come join us and spark your creativity."
    • "Pitch your story idea to an agent or publisher."
    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Discipleship 01:28 The Purpose of the Retreat 02:58 Planning the Retreat: Challenges and Changes 03:56 Exciting Venue: The Castle Retreat 05:23 Activities and Events Overview 11:44 Daily Schedule and Sessions 15:30 Pitch Party and Closing Events
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    12 mins
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