Raising Young Disciples Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/raising-young-disciples Raising Young Disciples helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers build rhythms of faith that flow through every generation equipping families and churches to nurture children’s faith through worship, prayer, and everyday moments. Through thoughtful conversations with hosts Daniel Day and Mary Jo Clark and inspiring guests, each episode offers practical, age-appropriate ideas to help faith take root, grow, and be shared with others. © 2026 Our Daily Bread Ministries f29b376f-a331-53af-afbd-46235aab9a9b yes 0e274f30-0dcd-11f1-8cc2-97a1307bd8ae en Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:03 -0500 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:46:08 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/PBlk8De8mgSiQKrpqgUtVeptU-WPtjvCNxR58Qq9oWs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xN2Yw/NTJmY2ZjN2NlYjRl/NDgxNzFjNWI3ZTdm/MTExZS5qcGc.jpg Raising Young Disciples Podcast episodic Our Daily Bread Ministries Raising Young Disciples helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers build rhythms of faith that flow through every generation equipping families and churches to nurture children’s faith through worship, prayer, and everyday moments. Through thoughtful conversations with hosts Daniel Day and Mary Jo Clark and inspiring guests, each episode offers practical, age-appropriate ideas to help faith take root, grow, and be shared with others. Raising Young Disciples helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers build rhythms of faith that flow through every generation equipping families and churches to nurture children’s faith through worship, prayer, and everyday moments. raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries media@odbm.org No No 7. Bonus Moms + Bonus Dads: Discipling in Blended Families (with Cheryl Shumake) 7 7 7. Bonus Moms + Bonus Dads: Discipling in Blended Families (with Cheryl Shumake) full 6937d2e5-3130-4f20-8de1-3aa835aa8c3f https://youtu.be/QbEoL4RCZiM Every family’s story is different. For blended families, their story often starts with a season of pain, loss, and unexpected change. Not only are the parents and children having to make sense of the new day-to-day logistics, but they’re also having to work through the big feelings that come with former dynamics or what might be next. Thankfully, God still delights in making beauty out of ashes.  

On this episode of “Raising Young Disciples,” Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by Cheryl Shumake, proud bio mom, bonus mom, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, to share her experiences growing and discipling her blended family. And here’s a spoiler: God’s grace, love, and mercy always shows up for her and her family—wherever they are in their story.  

Guest Bio:  


Ask Cheryl about her greatest adventure and she’ll tell you, “That I know and love Jesus and get to make Him known.” She is a Bible teacher, author, speaker, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, a Christ-centered circle of support, providing help and hope for stepmoms who are “there” from stepmoms who’ve been there. Cheryl and her husband, Jonathan, make their home in Michigan and are frequently invaded by their children looking for food and hugs! 

Links:  

Stepmom Sanity: https://www.stepmomsanity.com/the-mission 

FamilyLife Blended: https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/blended-families/ 

Check out Cheryl’s book, Waiting to Be Wanted! 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Every family’s story is different. For blended families, their story often starts with a season of pain, loss, and unexpected change. Not only are the parents and children having to make sense of the new day-to-day logistics, but they’re also having to work through the big feelings that come with former dynamics or what might be next. Thankfully, God still delights in making beauty out of ashes.  

On this episode of “Raising Young Disciples,” Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by Cheryl Shumake, proud bio mom, bonus mom, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, to share her experiences growing and discipling her blended family. And here’s a spoiler: God’s grace, love, and mercy always shows up for her and her family—wherever they are in their story.  

Guest Bio:  


Ask Cheryl about her greatest adventure and she’ll tell you, “That I know and love Jesus and get to make Him known.” She is a Bible teacher, author, speaker, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, a Christ-centered circle of support, providing help and hope for stepmoms who are “there” from stepmoms who’ve been there. Cheryl and her husband, Jonathan, make their home in Michigan and are frequently invaded by their children looking for food and hugs! 

Links:  

Stepmom Sanity: https://www.stepmomsanity.com/the-mission 

FamilyLife Blended: https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/blended-families/ 

Check out Cheryl’s book, Waiting to Be Wanted! 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 3493 Every family’s story is different. For blended families, their story often starts with a season of pain, loss, and unexpected change. Not only are the parents and children having to make sense of the new day-to-day logistics, but they’re also having to work through the big feelings that come with former dynamics or what might be next. Thankfully, God still delights in making beauty out of ashes.  

On this episode of “Raising Young Disciples,” Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by Cheryl Shumake, proud bio mom, bonus mom, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, to share her experiences growing and discipling her blended family. And here’s a spoiler: God’s grace, love, and mercy always shows up for her and her family—wherever they are in their story.  

Guest Bio:  


Ask Cheryl about her greatest adventure and she’ll tell you, “That I know and love Jesus and get to make Him known.” She is a Bible teacher, author, speaker, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, a Christ-centered circle of support, providing help and hope for stepmoms who are “there” from stepmoms who’ve been there. Cheryl and her husband, Jonathan, make their home in Michigan and are frequently invaded by their children looking for food and hugs! 

Links:  

Stepmom Sanity: https://www.stepmomsanity.com/the-mission 

FamilyLife Blended: https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/blended-families/ 

Check out Cheryl’s book, Waiting to Be Wanted! 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No 6. Discipling Children with Disabilities (with Rev. Jason Le Shana, PhD) 6 6 6. Discipling Children with Disabilities (with Rev. Jason Le Shana, PhD) full 881a8cfd-f800-4904-93a1-cf862be8c4b7 https://youtu.be/Wc5AE6nHA9A “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” —Psalm 139:13-14  

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 households in the United States includes someone living with a disability? Those who find themselves as part of the caregiving communities—whether directly or indirectly—know that every story, challenge, and experience is different. But do you know what will always be true? God will always show up and meet us wherever we are along this journey.  

Join hosts Mary Jo and Daniel as they sit down with Rev. Dr. Jason Le Shana and explore how we create opportunities for true inclusion and belonging between those with and without disabilities inside our homes, communities, and churches.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Reverend Jason Le Shana, PhD, is Program Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability. Before coming to Baylor, Rev. Dr. Le Shana was a campus pastor for 13 years at Azusa Pacific University where he led the chapel programming and pastoral counseling efforts. As an ordained pastor, he has served in churches both large and small as a pastoral team member, including as worship pastor, preaching team member, and youth ministry staff. His passion for the church and higher education has allowed him to also serve as an adjunct professor in biblical studies, a denominational consultant, and as a volunteer in a variety of local church ministries. 

In addition to his years serving college students and congregants with intellectual and physical disabilities, Rev. Dr. Le Shana’s passion and calling to faith and disability work stem from his personal life experiences, including living with a physical disability and as the parent of a child with autism. 

 

Links:  

Disability Ministry Network: https://disabilityministrynetwork.org/ 

Joni & Friends: https://joniandfriends.org/ 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/

]]> “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” —Psalm 139:13-14  

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 households in the United States includes someone living with a disability? Those who find themselves as part of the caregiving communities—whether directly or indirectly—know that every story, challenge, and experience is different. But do you know what will always be true? God will always show up and meet us wherever we are along this journey.  

Join hosts Mary Jo and Daniel as they sit down with Rev. Dr. Jason Le Shana and explore how we create opportunities for true inclusion and belonging between those with and without disabilities inside our homes, communities, and churches.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Reverend Jason Le Shana, PhD, is Program Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability. Before coming to Baylor, Rev. Dr. Le Shana was a campus pastor for 13 years at Azusa Pacific University where he led the chapel programming and pastoral counseling efforts. As an ordained pastor, he has served in churches both large and small as a pastoral team member, including as worship pastor, preaching team member, and youth ministry staff. His passion for the church and higher education has allowed him to also serve as an adjunct professor in biblical studies, a denominational consultant, and as a volunteer in a variety of local church ministries. 

In addition to his years serving college students and congregants with intellectual and physical disabilities, Rev. Dr. Le Shana’s passion and calling to faith and disability work stem from his personal life experiences, including living with a physical disability and as the parent of a child with autism. 

 

Links:  

Disability Ministry Network: https://disabilityministrynetwork.org/ 

Joni & Friends: https://joniandfriends.org/ 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 3816 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” —Psalm 139:13-14  

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 households in the United States includes someone living with a disability? Those who find themselves as part of the caregiving communities—whether directly or indirectly—know that every story, challenge, and experience is different. But do you know what will always be true? God will always show up and meet us wherever we are along this journey.  

Join hosts Mary Jo and Daniel as they sit down with Rev. Dr. Jason Le Shana and explore how we create opportunities for true inclusion and belonging between those with and without disabilities inside our homes, communities, and churches.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Reverend Jason Le Shana, PhD, is Program Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability. Before coming to Baylor, Rev. Dr. Le Shana was a campus pastor for 13 years at Azusa Pacific University where he led the chapel programming and pastoral counseling efforts. As an ordained pastor, he has served in churches both large and small as a pastoral team member, including as worship pastor, preaching team member, and youth ministry staff. His passion for the church and higher education has allowed him to also serve as an adjunct professor in biblical studies, a denominational consultant, and as a volunteer in a variety of local church ministries. 

In addition to his years serving college students and congregants with intellectual and physical disabilities, Rev. Dr. Le Shana’s passion and calling to faith and disability work stem from his personal life experiences, including living with a physical disability and as the parent of a child with autism. 

 

Links:  

Disability Ministry Network: https://disabilityministrynetwork.org/ 

Joni & Friends: https://joniandfriends.org/ 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No 5. Connected to Christ: Parenting with Purpose in the AI Age (with Doug Crawford) 5 5 5. Connected to Christ: Parenting with Purpose in the AI Age (with Doug Crawford) full 35376987-eca1-474a-81d8-7826abae8b90 https://youtu.be/ewnfWsAvqAw Can you count the number of notifications that pinged you through your phone today? 📱 

 

Some days it seems hard to remember there was once a time when we couldn’t carry a computer in our pockets. And as we continue to raise our kids in a fast-paced, digital age that gets more confusing by the minute, it can be hard to know what decisions to make when it comes to their screen time. Sit down with Mary Jo and Daniel as they are joined by Doug Crawford to talk about some easy-to-adopt habits adults can use to model healthy digital discernment so that even the littlest eyes can see technology as a “we” activity, not a “me” activity.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Doug Crawford has had the pleasure of filling many roles at Protect Young Eyes and currently serves as the Family Digital Wellness Expert. After being a pastor for more than 15 years, Doug now comes alongside families, churches, and communities to help them create safer digital spaces for everyone.  

 

Links:  
Check out Doug’s work with Protect Young Eyes! https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/  

Keep learning how to be spiritually wise in today’s tech age with these additional podcasts! 🎧 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/

]]> Can you count the number of notifications that pinged you through your phone today? 📱 

 

Some days it seems hard to remember there was once a time when we couldn’t carry a computer in our pockets. And as we continue to raise our kids in a fast-paced, digital age that gets more confusing by the minute, it can be hard to know what decisions to make when it comes to their screen time. Sit down with Mary Jo and Daniel as they are joined by Doug Crawford to talk about some easy-to-adopt habits adults can use to model healthy digital discernment so that even the littlest eyes can see technology as a “we” activity, not a “me” activity.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Doug Crawford has had the pleasure of filling many roles at Protect Young Eyes and currently serves as the Family Digital Wellness Expert. After being a pastor for more than 15 years, Doug now comes alongside families, churches, and communities to help them create safer digital spaces for everyone.  

 

Links:  
Check out Doug’s work with Protect Young Eyes! https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/  

Keep learning how to be spiritually wise in today’s tech age with these additional podcasts! 🎧 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 3898 Can you count the number of notifications that pinged you through your phone today? 📱 

 

Some days it seems hard to remember there was once a time when we couldn’t carry a computer in our pockets. And as we continue to raise our kids in a fast-paced, digital age that gets more confusing by the minute, it can be hard to know what decisions to make when it comes to their screen time. Sit down with Mary Jo and Daniel as they are joined by Doug Crawford to talk about some easy-to-adopt habits adults can use to model healthy digital discernment so that even the littlest eyes can see technology as a “we” activity, not a “me” activity.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Doug Crawford has had the pleasure of filling many roles at Protect Young Eyes and currently serves as the Family Digital Wellness Expert. After being a pastor for more than 15 years, Doug now comes alongside families, churches, and communities to help them create safer digital spaces for everyone.  

 

Links:  
Check out Doug’s work with Protect Young Eyes! https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/  

Keep learning how to be spiritually wise in today’s tech age with these additional podcasts! 🎧 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No 4. Family by Faith: The Caregiver’s Journey in Discipling Children (with Rochelle Traub) 4 4 4. Family by Faith: The Caregiver’s Journey in Discipling Children (with Rochelle Traub) full e7312eb4-e1c2-400c-a462-02f013406730 https://youtu.be/aKvVfGP-zvI As a parent, one of the first lessons you learn is that each kid is different. They have different passions, different personalities, and different experiences. But our deepest desire is always the same: that they would know that God loves them and He created them uniquely, wonderfully, and purposefully. His perfect plan for their life was for them to be part of your family—even if they joined it through fostering or adoption. On today’s episode, Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by guest Rochelle Traub to share her faith-filled story of navigating both biological and adoptive parenthood and the Christ-centered wisdom she has for others walking this same path.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Rochelle Traub loves connecting with people whether it’s relaxing with friends over dinner, creating memories with family in the funny moments of life, or communicating through words and voice in her marketing job at Our Daily Bread Ministries. She’s been married to her best friend, Kevin, for 33 years, and together they have three children, including their youngest daughter who was adopted from China. Rochelle looks forward to her morning “walk and talk” sessions with her exercise buddy, skiing in Colorado with family, reading a good book while sipping steaming hot coffee, and traveling pretty much anywhere. She is thankful for God’s grace and goodness in her life, and her life goal is to share the gift of Jesus. 

 

Links:  

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> As a parent, one of the first lessons you learn is that each kid is different. They have different passions, different personalities, and different experiences. But our deepest desire is always the same: that they would know that God loves them and He created them uniquely, wonderfully, and purposefully. His perfect plan for their life was for them to be part of your family—even if they joined it through fostering or adoption. On today’s episode, Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by guest Rochelle Traub to share her faith-filled story of navigating both biological and adoptive parenthood and the Christ-centered wisdom she has for others walking this same path.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Rochelle Traub loves connecting with people whether it’s relaxing with friends over dinner, creating memories with family in the funny moments of life, or communicating through words and voice in her marketing job at Our Daily Bread Ministries. She’s been married to her best friend, Kevin, for 33 years, and together they have three children, including their youngest daughter who was adopted from China. Rochelle looks forward to her morning “walk and talk” sessions with her exercise buddy, skiing in Colorado with family, reading a good book while sipping steaming hot coffee, and traveling pretty much anywhere. She is thankful for God’s grace and goodness in her life, and her life goal is to share the gift of Jesus. 

 

Links:  

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 3722 As a parent, one of the first lessons you learn is that each kid is different. They have different passions, different personalities, and different experiences. But our deepest desire is always the same: that they would know that God loves them and He created them uniquely, wonderfully, and purposefully. His perfect plan for their life was for them to be part of your family—even if they joined it through fostering or adoption. On today’s episode, Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by guest Rochelle Traub to share her faith-filled story of navigating both biological and adoptive parenthood and the Christ-centered wisdom she has for others walking this same path.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Rochelle Traub loves connecting with people whether it’s relaxing with friends over dinner, creating memories with family in the funny moments of life, or communicating through words and voice in her marketing job at Our Daily Bread Ministries. She’s been married to her best friend, Kevin, for 33 years, and together they have three children, including their youngest daughter who was adopted from China. Rochelle looks forward to her morning “walk and talk” sessions with her exercise buddy, skiing in Colorado with family, reading a good book while sipping steaming hot coffee, and traveling pretty much anywhere. She is thankful for God’s grace and goodness in her life, and her life goal is to share the gift of Jesus. 

 

Links:  

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No 3. Roots That Reach Forward: Grandparents as Spiritual Guides (with Paul Caminiti) 3 3 3. Roots That Reach Forward: Grandparents as Spiritual Guides (with Paul Caminiti) full 486ebeca-b638-4832-8db9-737178999a8f https://youtu.be/w_jTULaXHKg Do you have a Pawpaw, Grammy, or other grandparent figure that helped shape your faith into what it is today? These “young at heart” members of our families and communities are usually some of our biggest supporters, sharing wise words and the occasional sweet treat throughout all stages of life. And they can make all the difference in showing our kids what it means to know and live like Jesus! In this week’s episode, hosts Mary Jo and Daniel sit down with Paul Caminiti, a proud grandpa of four, to discuss all the ways grandparents can live out Scripture and God’s commands by being a present, safe space for their grandkids—and adult kids! 

 

Guest Bio:  

Paul Caminiti has been a cultural innovator for the Bible for over two decades, first as the Bible Publisher at Zondervan and then Vice President of Global Bible Engagement at Biblica. In 2016, Paul co-founded The Institute for Bible Reading, acquired by Our Daily Bread Ministries in 2023.  

Links:  

Institute for Bible Reading: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/ 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Do you have a Pawpaw, Grammy, or other grandparent figure that helped shape your faith into what it is today? These “young at heart” members of our families and communities are usually some of our biggest supporters, sharing wise words and the occasional sweet treat throughout all stages of life. And they can make all the difference in showing our kids what it means to know and live like Jesus! In this week’s episode, hosts Mary Jo and Daniel sit down with Paul Caminiti, a proud grandpa of four, to discuss all the ways grandparents can live out Scripture and God’s commands by being a present, safe space for their grandkids—and adult kids! 

 

Guest Bio:  

Paul Caminiti has been a cultural innovator for the Bible for over two decades, first as the Bible Publisher at Zondervan and then Vice President of Global Bible Engagement at Biblica. In 2016, Paul co-founded The Institute for Bible Reading, acquired by Our Daily Bread Ministries in 2023.  

Links:  

Institute for Bible Reading: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/ 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 3516 Do you have a Pawpaw, Grammy, or other grandparent figure that helped shape your faith into what it is today? These “young at heart” members of our families and communities are usually some of our biggest supporters, sharing wise words and the occasional sweet treat throughout all stages of life. And they can make all the difference in showing our kids what it means to know and live like Jesus! In this week’s episode, hosts Mary Jo and Daniel sit down with Paul Caminiti, a proud grandpa of four, to discuss all the ways grandparents can live out Scripture and God’s commands by being a present, safe space for their grandkids—and adult kids! 

 

Guest Bio:  

Paul Caminiti has been a cultural innovator for the Bible for over two decades, first as the Bible Publisher at Zondervan and then Vice President of Global Bible Engagement at Biblica. In 2016, Paul co-founded The Institute for Bible Reading, acquired by Our Daily Bread Ministries in 2023.  

Links:  

Institute for Bible Reading: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/ 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No 2. Discipling Children Across Life Stages (with Dr. Michelle Anthony) 2 2 2. Discipling Children Across Life Stages (with Dr. Michelle Anthony) full f5e5e08e-2954-41b6-b1b8-57847b91eacf https://youtu.be/1UBK3J0odtU In our parenting journeys, we’ve all had those moments when we finally felt like we got a handle on things—only to then feel like our kids started a new stage overnight and forgot to tell us.   

Discipling our little ones looks a lot different than discipling our preteens, which looks a lot different than discipling the college freshman who is leaving the nest for the first time. But if there’s one thing that’s true at any stage of parenting, it’s questioning if we are doing enough. We will always have those days when we desperately wish we had all the right answers.  

Thankfully, we have something much better. We have a God who is present, leading us and loving us (and our kids!) in every stage.   

On this week’s episode, our hosts Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by Dr. Michelle Anthony to discuss what it means to put God on full display in the different life stages and how we can help tune their senses to see Him, hear Him, and know Him at any age.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Michelle Anthony is the Executive Pastor of Families at New Life Church and Dean of Familymin Academy. She is also the author of many books, including her newest release, 7 Family Ministry Essentials. Michelle has more than 40 years of church ministry and leadership experience in children’s and family ministries. 

 

Links:  

📚 Learn More from Dr. Michelle Anthony!  

 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> In our parenting journeys, we’ve all had those moments when we finally felt like we got a handle on things—only to then feel like our kids started a new stage overnight and forgot to tell us.   

Discipling our little ones looks a lot different than discipling our preteens, which looks a lot different than discipling the college freshman who is leaving the nest for the first time. But if there’s one thing that’s true at any stage of parenting, it’s questioning if we are doing enough. We will always have those days when we desperately wish we had all the right answers.  

Thankfully, we have something much better. We have a God who is present, leading us and loving us (and our kids!) in every stage.   

On this week’s episode, our hosts Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by Dr. Michelle Anthony to discuss what it means to put God on full display in the different life stages and how we can help tune their senses to see Him, hear Him, and know Him at any age.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Michelle Anthony is the Executive Pastor of Families at New Life Church and Dean of Familymin Academy. She is also the author of many books, including her newest release, 7 Family Ministry Essentials. Michelle has more than 40 years of church ministry and leadership experience in children’s and family ministries. 

 

Links:  

📚 Learn More from Dr. Michelle Anthony!  

 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 4132 In our parenting journeys, we’ve all had those moments when we finally felt like we got a handle on things—only to then feel like our kids started a new stage overnight and forgot to tell us.   

Discipling our little ones looks a lot different than discipling our preteens, which looks a lot different than discipling the college freshman who is leaving the nest for the first time. But if there’s one thing that’s true at any stage of parenting, it’s questioning if we are doing enough. We will always have those days when we desperately wish we had all the right answers.  

Thankfully, we have something much better. We have a God who is present, leading us and loving us (and our kids!) in every stage.   

On this week’s episode, our hosts Mary Jo and Daniel are joined by Dr. Michelle Anthony to discuss what it means to put God on full display in the different life stages and how we can help tune their senses to see Him, hear Him, and know Him at any age.  

 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Michelle Anthony is the Executive Pastor of Families at New Life Church and Dean of Familymin Academy. She is also the author of many books, including her newest release, 7 Family Ministry Essentials. Michelle has more than 40 years of church ministry and leadership experience in children’s and family ministries. 

 

Links:  

📚 Learn More from Dr. Michelle Anthony!  

 

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No 1. God’s Call to Intergenerational Discipleship (with Dr. Chuck Stecker) 1 1 1. God’s Call to Intergenerational Discipleship (with Dr. Chuck Stecker) full a607f7a3-e2c2-44a5-81ff-0ae4b7ca19f2 https://youtu.be/J6xdaJC1uic Throughout Scripture, our Heavenly Father reminds us just how important it is to share His truths from one generation to the next. But this isn’t just teaching our kids to trust, remember, and obey their Creator. True intergenerational discipleship is about growing in faith with them, praying with them, being honest with them, and intentionally confirming who they are and whose they are.  

 

It begins when we embrace God’s blessing for ourselves and create the appropriate spaces and relationships that pass these blessings on to the next.  

 

Join our hosts Mary Jo Clark and Daniel Ryan Day as they sit down with Dr. Chuck Stecker and explore why God calls parents to disciple their children in an intergenerational context and how this calling can be supported by our inner circles and local church families. 

 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Chuck Stecker is a speaker, author, coach, mentor, and the Founder/Executive Director of A Chosen Generation. Dr. Stecker uniquely combines his several years of business experience, 23 years of military service, and more than 30 years of vocational ministry to empower the next generations of leaders and encourage churches to return to truly intergenerational communities.  

 

Links:  

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Throughout Scripture, our Heavenly Father reminds us just how important it is to share His truths from one generation to the next. But this isn’t just teaching our kids to trust, remember, and obey their Creator. True intergenerational discipleship is about growing in faith with them, praying with them, being honest with them, and intentionally confirming who they are and whose they are.  

 

It begins when we embrace God’s blessing for ourselves and create the appropriate spaces and relationships that pass these blessings on to the next.  

 

Join our hosts Mary Jo Clark and Daniel Ryan Day as they sit down with Dr. Chuck Stecker and explore why God calls parents to disciple their children in an intergenerational context and how this calling can be supported by our inner circles and local church families. 

 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Chuck Stecker is a speaker, author, coach, mentor, and the Founder/Executive Director of A Chosen Generation. Dr. Stecker uniquely combines his several years of business experience, 23 years of military service, and more than 30 years of vocational ministry to empower the next generations of leaders and encourage churches to return to truly intergenerational communities.  

 

Links:  

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Our Daily Bread Ministries Our Daily Bread Ministries 3353 Throughout Scripture, our Heavenly Father reminds us just how important it is to share His truths from one generation to the next. But this isn’t just teaching our kids to trust, remember, and obey their Creator. True intergenerational discipleship is about growing in faith with them, praying with them, being honest with them, and intentionally confirming who they are and whose they are.  

 

It begins when we embrace God’s blessing for ourselves and create the appropriate spaces and relationships that pass these blessings on to the next.  

 

Join our hosts Mary Jo Clark and Daniel Ryan Day as they sit down with Dr. Chuck Stecker and explore why God calls parents to disciple their children in an intergenerational context and how this calling can be supported by our inner circles and local church families. 

 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Chuck Stecker is a speaker, author, coach, mentor, and the Founder/Executive Director of A Chosen Generation. Dr. Stecker uniquely combines his several years of business experience, 23 years of military service, and more than 30 years of vocational ministry to empower the next generations of leaders and encourage churches to return to truly intergenerational communities.  

 

Links:  

Explore these print and digital resources to bring your family together throughout the Lent and Easter season! 📖📱  https://www.odbm.org/en/campaigns/nydi/nydi-welcome-families/lent-season 

Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://www.odbm.org/en/ 

]]> raising young disciples, nurturing young disciples, faith formation for children, intergenerational worship, Christian parenting, church and family discipleship, children’s ministry, spiritual formation, parenting with faith, discipleship at home, Christian family resources, faith-based parenting, children’s faith development, family devotionals, teaching kids about God, faith-filled parenting, nurturing children’s spirituality, raising kids in Christ, intergenerational faith practices, kids’ spiritual formation, faith-based family activities, Christian grandparents, family faith routines, spiritual growth for kids, guiding children in faith, faith formation tools, building faith habits, faith at home, faith in everyday life, Our Daily Bread Ministries No