Ep 7 - Leading At Home Series: Raising Sons and Daughters in Truth
Men, your kids are being discipled every day—by somebody. Friends, school, phones, and the culture are shaping what they believe and love. In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast (Leading at Home Series), Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers walk through Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and lay out a simple, steady, repeatable plan for raising sons and daughters in truth—without making it weird or complicated.
We unpack three anchors from Deuteronomy 6: truth starts in you, truth is taught in everyday moments, and truth is meant to shape the whole home. Then we bring it down to street level with practical “lanes” of everyday discipleship—relational, intentional, conversational, disciplined with direction, and gospel-centered.
Key Takeaways
- Your kids are being discipled every day—by somebody. If you don’t lead intentionally, the culture will.
- Truth has to start in you. Your life is the curriculum—kids follow what you treasure and model.
- Discipleship is everyday, not occasional. Teach truth in normal rhythms: sitting, driving, meals, bedtime, mornings.
- Consistency beats intensity. A simple daily rhythm done faithfully shapes more than big “dad talks.”
- Make your home feel like truth is normal. God’s Word should shape tone, boundaries, conflict, and forgiveness.
- Connect before you correct. Shepherd the heart—don’t use truth only when they’re in trouble.
- Keep it conversational. Ask heart-opening questions and actually listen.
- Discipline with direction. Move from “Stop it” to “What was going on in your heart, and how do we make it right?”
- Build a gospel-centered home. Sin is real, consequences are real, forgiveness is real, and Jesus is our hope.
- Weekly challenge: do the simple thing. One verse, one question, one short prayer—pick one daily moment and lead.
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Chapter List
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
02:19 Leading at Home: The Importance of Discipleship
07:33 3 Anchors for raising kids in truth
16:07 Everyday Moments as Teaching Opportunities
23:04 Creating a Truth-Shaped Home
27:58 Building a Truth-Shaped Home
31:19 The Role of Parents in Discipleship
33:43 Everyday Discipleship: Practical Approaches
38:11 Intentional Conversations and Relationships
44:52 Discipline as Discipleship
47:12 Gospel-Centered Parenting
52:11 Taking Action: Simple Steps for Discipleship
