Episode 578 - Youth Discipleship, Part I

In this episode, Steve Wood explores youth discipleship through the lens of Jesus’ own method—being with His disciples from Matthew 4 to the Great Commission in Matthew 28. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and lived experience, this talk explains why classroom-only religious education often leads to dropout Catholicism, while intentional family-based disciple-making forms lifelong faith. You’ll hear why parents—especially fathers—are the primary youth discipleship leaders, why 60 minutes a week can’t form a disciple, and how the contrast between a “family motel” and a true disciple-making Catholic home shapes the faith of future generations. Featuring wisdom from Scripture and the powerful witness of St. John Paul II, this episode challenges Catholic families to recover a way of life that passes on faith in a hostile culture. For more resources, visit us online at .

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Episode 578 - Youth Discipleship, Part I is an episode from Faith & Family Radio with Steve Wood by Steve Wood.

This episode is 14:30 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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