The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a Conversation

Tosha Williams for FDM
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In a world filled with a lot of talk, we want to have meaningful, biblical conversations with those God has entrusted to us. Join Tosha Williams and the Family Disciple Me ministry for Devotion Driven Discipleship conversation starters that will encourage you to "Seek Him Speak Him" in your own life. Family Disciple Me is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry dedicated to catalyzing Devotion Driven Discipleship in our own lives and homes as well as around the world. For more information, visit familydiscipleme.org

  1. 2d ago

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Convo #6: Build A Tent

    God tells his people to do something simple:  go build a tent. That one command in Nehemiah 8 shows how engaging and fun it can be to spend time with your loved ones in God's Word. In this episode, we will walk through how God designed the Feast of Booths as a physical, family-shaped reminder of His faithfulness. For seven days, parents and kids didn’t just hear the story, they lived inside it. That’s an amazing example of discipleship woven into everyday life, and it raises a really important question for us:  What kind of space are we making for God’s Word in our homes and relationships? As we turn the corner to today, we don't have o gather branches, but we can “build a tent” by creating intentional rhythms for family discipleship and faith at home. Maybe it’s dinner table time, a couch conversation, a car ride to school, bedtime on the edge of the bed, or a blanket fort in the living room. The location isn’t the point. The intentionality is. We also talk about why resources like conversation guides and the Family Disciple Me app exist, not as the destination, but as tools to help you meet with God and make him known. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, let this be your nudge to begin. Subscribe for the next conversation, share this with a friend who’s trying to lead at home, and leave a review so more families can find it. What “tent” could you build this week? ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  2. 6d ago

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Convo #5: Go Deeper Together

    One mountaintop moment with the Bible cannot carry you through a lifetime of faith or a lifetime of leading your family. I (Tosha Williams) talk through Nehemiah 8 and the surprising detail that grabs me every time: after an unforgettable day of hearing God’s Word, the next day the heads of families come back for more. Not because they have it all figured out, but because they know they don’t and they want to lead well anyway. We trace the theme of spiritual leadership as lifelong learning and why Christian community matters for Bible study. You’ll hear the Hebrew word “sakal” and how it ties insight, wise action, and true success to obedience, not information overload. That thread connects naturally to Joshua 1:7–8, where God calls His people to keep Scripture close, meditate day and night, and live it out with courage. We also zoom out to the generational story of Scripture: God’s people have read, prayed, studied, and obeyed these same words for centuries, and now it’s our turn to treasure them and pass them on through family discipleship and intentional conversations at home. If you feel unqualified, unsure, or still learning, you’re exactly the kind of leader Nehemiah 8 highlights. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels the pressure to “know it all,” and leave a review so more families can BRING OUT THE BOOK and go deeper together. ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  3. Oct 24

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Convo #4: Let God's Word Impact Your Heart

    Some Bible moments feel like a mirror you didn’t ask for. Others feel like a lifeline you didn’t know you needed. We lean into both as we walk through Nehemiah 8, where God’s people hear the Law read clearly, finally understand it, and then break down in tears. The reaction is raw and honest, shaped by generations of rebellion, exile, loss, and the long work of rebuilding. And then something surprising happens: their leaders don’t leave them in grief. We talk through why God’s Word doesn’t just create emotion, it disciples our emotion. Nehemiah, Ezra, and the Levites call the day holy and give direction that reaches far beyond a “spiritual moment”: stop mourning, receive God’s joy as strength, enjoy food and drink, and share with anyone who has nothing prepared. That’s Scripture entering the full human experience, from convic­tion and comfort to dinner plans and generosity. We also get practical about what it looks like when the Bible permeates everyday life instead of staying on the table after quiet time. Where does God’s Word need to go deeper today: your anxiety, your attitude, your marriage, your parenting, your conflict, your spending, your forgiveness, your calendar? If you want family discipleship that’s simple, meaningful, and real, this is a clear next step. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these devotion-driven discipleship conversations. What’s one area of your life where you want God’s Word to reshape your response today? ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  4. Oct 20

    Happy 9th Birthday Family Disciple Me! | A Celebration and Ministry Update

    Nine years ago, we stepped into a calling with big hopes and very little idea how much patience, learning, and perseverance it would require. Today, Family Disciple Me turns nine, and we're holding a lot at once: gratitude, awe, and a deep sense that God has been faithful through every unexpected detour. If you’ve ever wondered why a dream is taking so long, this celebration will feel like a breath of steady air. In this episode, I (FDM founder Tosha Williams) talk through the heartbeat of our ministry: devotion-driven discipleship, summed up in four words:  Seek Him Speak Him. Discipleship is not limited to sermons or formal Bible studies. It can start with a simple discipleship conversation, a Scripture shared with a friend, or a meaningful question at the dinner table. These ordinary rhythms become powerful tools for spiritual growth and helping the next generation know Jesus. In this episode, I also share a glimpse of what we’ve been building behind the scenes: the Family Disciple Me app. We've been creating a practical, organized way to access discipleship conversation guides and Bible conversation starters that fit real life, whether you’re talking with your kids, encouraging a grandchild, or helping someone new to faith take their next step. The technology is a tool, but the mission is bigger than any platform: it's about meeting with God and making Him known. As we celebrate 9 years of Family Disciple Me, we invite you to be sure subscribe at familydiscipleme.org/subscribe, share the ministry with someone else, and leave a review so more people can find these family discipleship resources. ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  5. Oct 13

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Convo #3: Make It Clear | Time to Go Deeper in Understanding Scripture

    Have you ever opened your Bible, read a passage, and wondered, What in the world does that mean? Maybe you recognize the words, but understanding their meaning—and knowing how they apply to your life—is another matter entirely. Here's some encouragement: You don't have to understand everything immediately, but you can be curious enough to keep seeking! In this episode of BRING OUT THE BOOK: 7 Challenges from Nehemiah 8, host Tosha Williams explores Nehemiah 8:7–8, where God's Word wasn't simply read aloud. It was carefully explained so the people could understand what they were hearing. Their example invites us to approach Scripture with curiosity, humility, and intentionality. Rather than rushing past confusing passages, we can investigate, ask questions, seek wise guidance, and discover the richness of God's truth. You'll also discover three simple questions to use with the Lord during your time in His Word: WHAT? God, what are You saying through this passage?WHY? God, why does this matter?HOW? God, how do you want me to respond to this truth?These questions form the foundation of Family Disciple Me's devotion-driven discipleship conversation guides, helping individuals and families move from reading God's Word to understanding, applying, and sharing it with others. Whether you're just beginning to explore Scripture or have studied it for years, this episode will encourage you to keep growing in understanding. BRING OUT THE BOOK. Make it clear. Then help someone else understand it, too! --->>>> This podcast accompanies a devotion-driven discipleship conversation found in the Family Disciple Me app. Join us in this! ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  6. Oct 5

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Convo #2: Respond | Holy Awe Over God's Word

    Have you ever closed your Bible and moved on with your day—without stopping to respond to the God who just spoke through His Word? It’s possible to read a chapter, underline a verse, finish a devotional, and check Bible reading off our list without pausing to recognize the incredible reality of what just happened: God has revealed Himself to us through His Word. In Nehemiah 8, God’s people didn’t simply listen as Ezra read the Book of the Law. They responded. They said, “Amen! Amen!” They lifted their hands. They bowed their heads. They worshiped the LORD. Their encounter with God’s Word turned their attention toward God Himself—and what they saw of Him moved them to reverence, worship, and holy awe. In this episode of BRING OUT THE BOOK | 7 Challenges from Nehemiah 8, join host Tosha Williams for biblical encouragement and Challenge #2: Respond. God’s Word isn’t merely information to study, verses to underline, or another item to check off our spiritual to-do lists. Through Scripture, God invites us to Seek Him and know Him more deeply. As we read, we can learn to ask:  What am I discovering about God? How do I know Him better because of what I just read? And how will I respond to Him? So, BRING OUT THE BOOK. Meet with God in His Word. Then linger long enough to respond—with agreement, gratitude, praise, reverence, worship, and awe. Because reading God’s Word is only the beginning. When God reveals Himself, let’s respond. ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  7. Sep 28

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Convo #1: Read | Purposeful Attention to God's Word

    What does it look like to actually make room for God’s Word in our lives? In Nehemiah 8, God’s people gathered in Jerusalem and asked Ezra to “bring out the Book.” Then they did something remarkably simple: they listened. From daybreak until noon, Ezra read God’s Word aloud, and the people paid attention. They were intentional. They were purposeful. They even built a wooden platform specifically for the occasion. In this first challenge of BRING OUT THE BOOK | 7 Days in Nehemiah 8, Tosha Williams invites us to consider whether we are merely spending time around the Bible—or actually opening God’s Word and reading it for ourselves. Along the way, Tosha shares a meaningful connection between Ezra’s platform “built for the occasion” and the Family Disciple Me platform that she and her team have spent years building to help people Meet with God and Make Him Known. But ultimately, the challenge becomes personal: What are you intentionally building into your life to make room for God’s Word? Before explaining it, applying it, teaching it, or sharing it—start here. BRING OUT THE BOOK. Read it. Pay attention. Be purposeful. ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

  8. Sep 21

    BRING OUT THE BOOK | Introduction | 7 Challenges from Nehemiah 8

    What do you do when something in your life—or your family—needs to be rebuilt? Where do you turn for truth, direction, and a foundation strong enough to build on and pass to the next generation? Welcome to BRING OUT THE BOOK: 7 Challenges from Nehemiah 8. I’m Tosha Williams, founder of Family Disciple Me, and I’m so glad you’re joining me for this journey into an ancient story with a powerful invitation for our lives today. In Nehemiah 8, God's people were rebuilding after generations marked by exile, displacement, and loss. The walls of Jerusalem had been restored, but their lives and families needed something more. They needed God's Word. So men, women, and children gathered together and asked Ezra to “bring out the Book.” What happened next gives us a beautiful picture of devotion-driven discipleship. Over seven episodes, we'll walk verse by verse through Nehemiah 8 and discover how God's people read His Word, responded to it, sought to understand it, let it impact their hearts, went deeper together, lived it out, and continued day by day. But we'll start here:  with the simple imperative to bring out the Book. God's Word is filled with treasures waiting to be discovered—and passed on. So grab your Bible, invite someone you love, and join me. BRING OUT THE BOOK. ______________________ The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

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In a world filled with a lot of talk, we want to have meaningful, biblical conversations with those God has entrusted to us. Join Tosha Williams and the Family Disciple Me ministry for Devotion Driven Discipleship conversation starters that will encourage you to "Seek Him Speak Him" in your own life. Family Disciple Me is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry dedicated to catalyzing Devotion Driven Discipleship in our own lives and homes as well as around the world. For more information, visit familydiscipleme.org

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