Raising Disciples, Not Just Churchgoers The Family in the Pew

Are we raising children who truly follow Christ—or simply children who attend church? In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa and Darren dive into the heart behind The Family in the Pew and the growing concern of passive Christianity within the home. Many families faithfully attend church each week, yet struggle to cultivate true discipleship in their daily lives. This conversation challenges Christian parents—especially fathers—to rethink their role in spiritual leadership and to take responsibility for discipling their children beyond Sunday mornings. Together, they discuss: The difference between church attendance and biblical discipleship Why children must be actively taught and trained in the Word of God The role of fathers in leading spiritual growth in the home How mothers support and strengthen a culture of discipleship Practical ways to move from passive faith to intentional family discipleship If you desire to raise children who love God, understand Scripture, and live out their faith with conviction, this episode will both challenge and encourage you. This is not about perfection—it is about faithfulness. To go deeper into this topic, Darren’s book The Family in the Pew provides practical guidance and biblical encouragement for families seeking to grow in discipleship together: Be sure to

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Raising Disciples, Not Just Churchgoers The Family in the Pew is an episode from RaisingRices.

This episode is 27:12 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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