In this episode of the Hey Parents podcast, host Lee Taylor is joined by children’s minister Christi Hodges and ministry partner Mary Schafer to talk about the foundation of family discipleship. Together, they unpack what it means for parents to be the primary disciple makers in their homes and why the church’s role is to equip and support families in that calling.

The conversation introduces the idea of spiritual milestones—key moments in a child’s faith journey, from parent commissioning to baptism and beyond—and how parents can intentionally use these milestones as launchpads for their child’s faith. Christi and Mary share encouragement, personal experiences, and practical steps for building everyday rhythms of prayer, worship, and community that help kids grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, located just north of Atlanta, GA. JF, as it is affectionately called, is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus.