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 TakeawaysYour 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.We would love to hear from you on how this episode has helped or challenged you. You can email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your story.Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/18DULFgn6z/?mibextid=wwXIfrChapter List00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections02:19 Leading at Home: The Importance of Discipleship07:33 3 Anchors for raising kids in truth16:07 Everyday Moments as Teaching Opportunities23:04 Creating a Truth-Shaped Home27:58 Building a Truth-Shaped Home31:19 The Role of Parents in Discipleship33:43 Everyday Discipleship: Practical Approaches38:11 Intentional Conversations and Relationships44:52 Discipline as Discipleship47:12 Gospel-Centered Parenting52:11 Taking Action: Simple Steps for Discipleship