https://www.ccames.org Kyle Bartholic communications@ccames.org Kyle Bartholic The Raising Disciples podcast is a place where we have big conversations on discipleship and parenting in small bites. Each month we will focus on a larger theme or issue facing families. But, each episode will run around 15 minutes, so you can listen to it on your way to work, while you’re doing the dishes, or on a walk.  Big conversations in small bites so that the Gospel can win and flourish in our homes and the lives of our kids. The Raising Disciples podcast is a place where we have big conversations on discipleship and parenting in small bites. Each month we will focus on a larger theme or issue facing families. But, each episode will run around 15 minutes, so you can listen to it on your way to work, while you’re doing the dishes, or on a walk.  Big conversations in small bites so that the Gospel can win and flourish in our homes and the lives of our kids. en © 2026 Christ Community Church App no Episode 14 Dr. Michael Cooper <p>On this episode, Dr. Cooper is back, and he shares about his experience as a dad and how he realized that every moment is a discipleship moment. He opens up and talks about how they brought their kids with them on trips and missions opportunities and how those times bore lasting fruit. We also talk about how we don’t need to travel to the ends of the earth with our kids to seize disciple-making moments. It can happen even as we are scooping snow or serving our neighbors.</p> <p>On this episode, Dr. Cooper is back, and he shares about his experience as a dad and how he realized that every moment is a discipleship moment. He opens up and talks about how they brought their kids with them on trips and missions opportunities and how those times bore lasting fruit. We also talk about how we don’t need to travel to the ends of the earth with our kids to seize disciple-making moments. It can happen even as we are scooping snow or serving our neighbors.</p> On this episode, Dr. Cooper is back, and he shares about his experience as a dad and how he realized that every moment is a discipleship moment. He opens up and talks about how they brought their kids with them on trips and missions opportunities and how those times bore lasting fruit. We also talk about how we don’t need to travel to the ends of the earth with our kids to seize disciple-making moments. It can happen even as we are scooping snow or serving our neighbors.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1083 1 0c2378c3c19c6a3fb678cc4a6e1576d0 no Episode 13 Nate Hellum <p>On this episode, Nate Hellum joins us to talk about how his parents handed off good theology (belief about God) and a Christian worldview. Nate shares about how he watched his parents walk through some really hard things and how that helped him grow to see God as faithful and loving. Make sure to hang in till the end for a story on "cookie questions!"</p> <p>On this episode, Nate Hellum joins us to talk about how his parents handed off good theology (belief about God) and a Christian worldview. Nate shares about how he watched his parents walk through some really hard things and how that helped him grow to see God as faithful and loving. Make sure to hang in till the end for a story on "cookie questions!"</p> On this episode, Nate Hellum joins us to talk about how his parents handed off good theology (belief about God) and a Christian worldview. Nate shares about how he watched his parents walk through some really hard things and how that helped him grow to see God as faithful and loving. Make sure to hang in till the end for a story on "cookie questions!"

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1147 2 ae8d6b24802ffc3005de2a0e1c0b7dba no Episode 12 Dr. Michael Cooper <p>On the episode, Michael Cooper is back and shares with us some tips to grow in the depth of our theology. Want to know a secret? You don’t need to go to seminary or have an advanced degree to do so! Growing in our knowledge of God is something all believers are called to do, and it is exciting.</p> <p>On the episode, Michael Cooper is back and shares with us some tips to grow in the depth of our theology. Want to know a secret? You don’t need to go to seminary or have an advanced degree to do so! Growing in our knowledge of God is something all believers are called to do, and it is exciting.</p> On the episode, Michael Cooper is back and shares with us some tips to grow in the depth of our theology. Want to know a secret? You don’t need to go to seminary or have an advanced degree to do so! Growing in our knowledge of God is something all believers are called to do, and it is exciting.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1007 3 f61f08a5df272808cbdb3658abbb13a0 no Episode 11 Moriah Cooper <p>On this episode, Moriah Cooper joins us and talks about how her parents modeled a Christian worldview for her and how that made a significant difference. Often, we can feel like worldview training or doing theology is an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Our kids want to see how Jesus makes a real difference in our lives… and that is where modeling comes in!</p> <p>On this episode, Moriah Cooper joins us and talks about how her parents modeled a Christian worldview for her and how that made a significant difference. Often, we can feel like worldview training or doing theology is an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Our kids want to see how Jesus makes a real difference in our lives… and that is where modeling comes in!</p> On this episode, Moriah Cooper joins us and talks about how her parents modeled a Christian worldview for her and how that made a significant difference. Often, we can feel like worldview training or doing theology is an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Our kids want to see how Jesus makes a real difference in our lives… and that is where modeling comes in!

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1153 4 b956192656c8d713552258cc97242004 no Ep. 10 Dr. Michael Cooper <p>On this episode, Dr. Michael Cooper joins us to talk about why good theology is crucial for us as Christians and doesn’t have to be as intimidating as it sounds. Theology is a matter of identity. It informs how we see God and, ultimately, how we see ourselves. And good theology is rooted in reading God’s Word for what God is trying to actually say to us through it.</p> <p>On this episode, Dr. Michael Cooper joins us to talk about why good theology is crucial for us as Christians and doesn’t have to be as intimidating as it sounds. Theology is a matter of identity. It informs how we see God and, ultimately, how we see ourselves. And good theology is rooted in reading God’s Word for what God is trying to actually say to us through it.</p> On this episode, Dr. Michael Cooper joins us to talk about why good theology is crucial for us as Christians and doesn’t have to be as intimidating as it sounds. Theology is a matter of identity. It informs how we see God and, ultimately, how we see ourselves. And good theology is rooted in reading God’s Word for what God is trying to actually say to us through it.

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 883 5 d606aa3eac2bdf3a33736c8ac74fef96 no Episode 9 Kyle Bartholic <p>On the podcast today, Kyle gives a quick introduction about the format for March and April. We are going to be talking about theology and worldview for the next nine episodes.</p> <p>On the podcast today, Kyle gives a quick introduction about the format for March and April. We are going to be talking about theology and worldview for the next nine episodes.</p> On the podcast today, Kyle gives a quick introduction about the format for March and April. We are going to be talking about theology and worldview for the next nine episodes.

]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 183 6 e07500444799ff5742b0ad99a1473af5 no Episode 8 Toni Lampley <p>On this episode, Toni Lampley joins us and inspires us to have hard conversations with our kids. Yes, those conversations are hard, and most likely, awkward at times too. But, Toni models for us how we can be brave and shares how our kids actually listen to us and apply that truth to their lives.</p> <p>On this episode, Toni Lampley joins us and inspires us to have hard conversations with our kids. Yes, those conversations are hard, and most likely, awkward at times too. But, Toni models for us how we can be brave and shares how our kids actually listen to us and apply that truth to their lives.</p> On this episode, Toni Lampley joins us and inspires us to have hard conversations with our kids. Yes, those conversations are hard, and most likely, awkward at times too. But, Toni models for us how we can be brave and shares how our kids actually listen to us and apply that truth to their lives.

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1117 7 39af6375e8692dcb85fb8614301453c5 no Episode 7 Brent Thomas <p>On the episode, Brent Thomas is back to help us think through some strategies in talking about the “birds and bees” with our teens. When our kids are teens, they have a whole world of other “resources” to learn about sex. But, as parents, we want them to keep seeing us as the most important resource on the most important topics. Good news… that is possible!</p> <p>On the episode, Brent Thomas is back to help us think through some strategies in talking about the “birds and bees” with our teens. When our kids are teens, they have a whole world of other “resources” to learn about sex. But, as parents, we want them to keep seeing us as the most important resource on the most important topics. Good news… that is possible!</p> On the episode, Brent Thomas is back to help us think through some strategies in talking about the “birds and bees” with our teens. When our kids are teens, they have a whole world of other “resources” to learn about sex. But, as parents, we want them to keep seeing us as the most important resource on the most important topics. Good news… that is possible!

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1275 8 76c3ae7708164d5720fa7c57f609b688 no Episode 6 Danielle Bartholic <p>On this episode, Danielle Bartholic shares her experiences in talking to her littles about sex. This is a big conversation and one we want to have with our kids. But, how early is too early? And, how much info is too much info?</p> <p>On this episode, Danielle Bartholic shares her experiences in talking to her littles about sex. This is a big conversation and one we want to have with our kids. But, how early is too early? And, how much info is too much info?</p> On this episode, Danielle Bartholic shares her experiences in talking to her littles about sex. This is a big conversation and one we want to have with our kids. But, how early is too early? And, how much info is too much info?

]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1122 9 b6b041551e4a3121e200bc0bfad1c986 no Episode 5 Brent Thomas <p>On the podcast today, Brent Thomas helps us to think through some “North Stars” when it comes to what the Bible has to say on relationships, sex, and sexuality. He believes that the Bible speaks clearly and teaches that we should do what’s loving, do what’s wise, and root our identities in Christ.</p> <p>On the podcast today, Brent Thomas helps us to think through some “North Stars” when it comes to what the Bible has to say on relationships, sex, and sexuality. He believes that the Bible speaks clearly and teaches that we should do what’s loving, do what’s wise, and root our identities in Christ.</p> On the podcast today, Brent Thomas helps us to think through some “North Stars” when it comes to what the Bible has to say on relationships, sex, and sexuality. He believes that the Bible speaks clearly and teaches that we should do what’s loving, do what’s wise, and root our identities in Christ.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1188 10 8019fef12780531a2316f5ef1dfb7bf0 no Episode 4 Mark Henderson <p>On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Mark Henderson, the Executive Pastor at Christ Community Church. What happens when your kids are out of the house, does the disciple-making process stop? Mark talks about this very season of life. With three kids and two being young adults, Mark and Kari as stepping into a new phase of disciple-making. But, as you guessed, disciple-making doesn't stop when your kids move out.</p> <p>On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Mark Henderson, the Executive Pastor at Christ Community Church. What happens when your kids are out of the house, does the disciple-making process stop? Mark talks about this very season of life. With three kids and two being young adults, Mark and Kari as stepping into a new phase of disciple-making. But, as you guessed, disciple-making doesn't stop when your kids move out.</p> On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Mark Henderson, the Executive Pastor at Christ Community Church. What happens when your kids are out of the house, does the disciple-making process stop? Mark talks about this very season of life. With three kids and two being young adults, Mark and Kari as stepping into a new phase of disciple-making. But, as you guessed, disciple-making doesn't stop when your kids move out.

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1133 11 4d874ee9f156d49cbac2d9e56eb28ddb no Episode 3 Nate Hellum & Moriah Cooper <p>On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Nate Hellum and Moriah Cooper, two youth pastors at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how, as parents, we have the greatest amount of influence in the lives of our kids than anything else. Sounds unbelievable, right? But it is actually true. So, how do we harness that influence when our kids turn into teenagers?</p> <p>On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Nate Hellum and Moriah Cooper, two youth pastors at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how, as parents, we have the greatest amount of influence in the lives of our kids than anything else. Sounds unbelievable, right? But it is actually true. So, how do we harness that influence when our kids turn into teenagers?</p> On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Nate Hellum and Moriah Cooper, two youth pastors at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how, as parents, we have the greatest amount of influence in the lives of our kids than anything else. Sounds unbelievable, right? But it is actually true. So, how do we harness that influence when our kids turn into teenagers?

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1107 12 45d0999f646e422ace1ca0b07dabc6dd no Episode 2 Amy Baker <p>On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Amy Baker, the Assistant Director of Children's Ministry at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how teachable moments are more than opportunities to shape our children's behavior; but they are really opportunities for spiritual transformation that will change our kids from the inside out.</p> <p>On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Amy Baker, the Assistant Director of Children's Ministry at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how teachable moments are more than opportunities to shape our children's behavior; but they are really opportunities for spiritual transformation that will change our kids from the inside out.</p> On the podcast today, Kyle sits down with Amy Baker, the Assistant Director of Children's Ministry at Christ Community Church. They will talk about how teachable moments are more than opportunities to shape our children's behavior; but they are really opportunities for spiritual transformation that will change our kids from the inside out.

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1084 13 7e7cf2cc43e79e17882e2aeb1918441d no Episode 1 Larry Austin <p>On this episode, Kyle sits down with Larry Austin, the Director of Church health for the EFCA Central District. They talk about why "rubbing each other the wrong way" is an important part of the disciple-making process with our kids. Even Jesus embraced it!</p> <p>On this episode, Kyle sits down with Larry Austin, the Director of Church health for the EFCA Central District. They talk about why "rubbing each other the wrong way" is an important part of the disciple-making process with our kids. Even Jesus embraced it!</p> On this episode, Kyle sits down with Larry Austin, the Director of Church health for the EFCA Central District. They talk about why "rubbing each other the wrong way" is an important part of the disciple-making process with our kids. Even Jesus embraced it!

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1105 14 01bcfa1a26bdcec9da141c5c4136f3a5 no Episode 0 Kyle Bartholic <p>Introducing the Raising Disciples podcast. On this episode, Kyle gives a brief overview of what the podcast is all about and why we think it is important.</p> <p>Introducing the Raising Disciples podcast. On this episode, Kyle gives a brief overview of what the podcast is all about and why we think it is important.</p> Introducing the Raising Disciples podcast. On this episode, Kyle gives a brief overview of what the podcast is all about and why we think it is important.

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 322 15 ac2e9cd5cab9a9d3386d72a41eb67412 no <p>As parents, we have so many voices speaking to our minds, expectations, and dreams living in our hearts, and visions of reality in front of us. How are we to process it all? What filter will help us sift through to the most important and essential things? God’s Word is just that filter! When we apply it to our lives and our parenting, it will bring clarity, encouragement, and transformation for our kids and us.<br><br>The Raising Disciples podcast is a place where we have big conversations on discipleship and parenting in small bites. Each month we will focus on a larger theme or issue facing families. But, each episode will run around 15 minutes, so you can listen to it on your way to work, while you’re doing the dishes, or on a walk.  Big conversations in small bites so that the Gospel can win and flourish in our homes and the lives of our kids.<br><br>Listen each week, starting in January, for the Raising Disciples Podcast.</p> <p>As parents, we have so many voices speaking to our minds, expectations, and dreams living in our hearts, and visions of reality in front of us. How are we to process it all? What filter will help us sift through to the most important and essential things? God’s Word is just that filter! When we apply it to our lives and our parenting, it will bring clarity, encouragement, and transformation for our kids and us.<br><br>The Raising Disciples podcast is a place where we have big conversations on discipleship and parenting in small bites. Each month we will focus on a larger theme or issue facing families. But, each episode will run around 15 minutes, so you can listen to it on your way to work, while you’re doing the dishes, or on a walk.  Big conversations in small bites so that the Gospel can win and flourish in our homes and the lives of our kids.<br><br>Listen each week, starting in January, for the Raising Disciples Podcast.</p> As parents, we have so many voices speaking to our minds, expectations, and dreams living in our hearts, and visions of reality in front of us. How are we to process it all? What filter will help us sift through to the most important and essential things? God’s Word is just that filter! When we apply it to our lives and our parenting, it will bring clarity, encouragement, and transformation for our kids and us.

The Raising Disciples podcast is a place where we have big conversations on discipleship and parenting in small bites. Each month we will focus on a larger theme or issue facing families. But, each episode will run around 15 minutes, so you can listen to it on your way to work, while you’re doing the dishes, or on a walk.  Big conversations in small bites so that the Gospel can win and flourish in our homes and the lives of our kids.

Listen each week, starting in January, for the Raising Disciples Podcast.

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