About this episode

Missy Eversole discusses with Dr. Rich Griffith and Dr. JJ Jones the concept of the church living as a family and the importance of intergenerational discipleship.

Have you ever wondered what it really means for the church to live like family? In this episode of Bold Faith Now , Missy talks with Dr. Rich Griffith and Dr. JJ Jones, co-writers of Reimagining Church as Family . Together, they discuss what it means for the church to move beyond programs, age groups, and traditional family structures, and truly live as the family of God. Rich and JJ remind us that discipleship doesn't need to become overly complicated or professionalized. Sometimes it looks like conversations in the car, sitting around a table, serving together, or helping younger generations discover their gifts. In this episode, Missy, Rich, and JJ discuss: Why the church must think biblically about family, not just culturally or biologically How systemic abandonment can leave young people, single parents, grandparents, seniors, and others feeling unseen Why intergenerational discipleship matters for the health of the church How every person in the body of Christ has something to offer, no matter their age, stage, or season of life Church family can be messy because people are messy. But when the church lives as the body of Christ, every generation has a seat at the table…

People in this episode

Host: Missy Eversole

Guests: Dr. Rich Griffith, Dr. JJ Jones

Topics covered

• church as family
• intergenerational discipleship
• community in faith
• discipleship
• systemic abandonment
• living boldly for Jesus

Keywords

• church family
• discipleship
• community
• faith
• intergenerational
• young people
• single parents
• grandparents
• messy church

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fellowship Bible Church, Toccoa Falls College, d6family.com, drrichgriffith.com

Books & works: Reimagining Church as Family

Places: Brentwood, Tennessee

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