Family discipleship, Christian parenting, and teaching toddlers about Jesus are at the heart of this conversation with pastor, author, and podcaster Adam Griffin, lead pastor of Eastside Community Church and co-host of The Family Discipleship Podcast. Adam shares the vision behind his new children’s board book, What Will You Teach Me?, and why the earliest lessons—colors, numbers, animals, and music—can all point children back to God.

This episode explores how parents can integrate faith into everyday learning, why discipleship doesn’t require seminary training, and how spiritual formation begins long before children can read or speak.

Highlights


Why most Christian kids’ books miss an opportunity for deeper discipleship


How everyday lessons like math, science, and language reveal God’s design


The inspiration behind What Will You Teach Me?


Why this board book is designed for babies through age four


How repetition helps children learn truth through story and visuals


What “family discipleship” really means—and why it’s often overcomplicated


Bridging the gap between spiritual and secular education


Why discipleship deserves the same priority as academics


How parents can lead spiritually without being experts


Adam’s vision for future family discipleship resources

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How do you naturally incorporate faith into everyday learning moments with your kids?

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Resources & Links


📘 What Will You Teach Me? by Adam Griffin (B&H Publishing)


🎙️ The Family Discipleship Podcast


📘 Family Discipleship by Adam Griffin & Matt Chandler


📖 Deuteronomy 6:4–9


📖 Matthew 28:19–20


🎧 Explore more faith-centered podcasts at LifeAudio.com

Family discipleship, Christian parenting, and teaching toddlers about Jesus are at the heart of this conversation with pastor, author, and podcaster Adam Griffin, lead pastor of Eastside Community Church and co-host of The Family Discipleship Podcast. Adam shares the vision behind his new children&rsquo;s board book, What Will You Teach Me?, and why the earliest lessons&mdash;colors, numbers, animals, and music&mdash;can all point children back to God.
This episode explores how parents can integrate faith into everyday learning, why discipleship doesn&rsquo;t require seminary training, and how spiritual formation begins long before children can read or speak.
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Highlights
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Why most Christian kids&rsquo; books miss an opportunity for deeper discipleship
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How everyday lessons like math, science, and language reveal God&rsquo;s design
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The inspiration behind What Will You Teach Me?
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Why this board book is designed for babies through age four
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How repetition helps children learn truth through story and visuals
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What &ldquo;family discipleship&rdquo; really means&mdash;and why it&rsquo;s often overcomplicated
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Bridging the gap between spiritual and secular education
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Why discipleship deserves the same priority as academics
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How parents can lead spiritually without being experts
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Adam&rsquo;s vision for future family discipleship resources
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Join the Conversation
How do you naturally incorporate faith into everyday learning moments with your kids?
Join the conversation and share your thoughts using #LifeAudio.
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Resources &amp; Links
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📘 What Will You Teach Me? by Adam Griffin (B&amp;H Publishing)
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🎙️ The Family Discipleship Podcast
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📘 Family Discipleship by Adam Griffin &amp; Matt Chandler
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📖 Deuteronomy 6:4&ndash;9
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📖 Matthew 28:19&ndash;20
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🎧 Explore more faith-centered podcasts at LifeAudio.com
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Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Some of our favorite interviews include:

⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer

⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected

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Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

What “family discipleship” Really Means—and Why It’s Often Overcomplicated with Adam Griffin

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