Why Dads and Families Need Church History (Kyle Grant) | Ep. 67

Why should Christian fathers care about church history? In this episode of the Growing Fathers Podcast, John Dalrymple sits down with pastor and writer Kyle Grant to discuss how knowing the story of the church can help dads better understand their faith and disciple their children.Church history helps us see where our beliefs came from, learn from the faithfulness and failures of Christians who came before us, and discover resources that can strengthen our own walk with Christ. Kyle also shares practical ways dads can begin introducing church history to their children—from simple family discussions to age-appropriate books and resources.In this episode, we discuss:Why church history matters for Christian dadsFighting theological rootlessness and learning from the pastLearning from both the faithfulness and failures of Christians who came before usUsing church history for devotional growth and personal sanctificationHow to introduce church history to your childrenPractical ideas like “Church History Thursdays”Recommended church history resources for dads, kids, and teensResources Mentioned:Why You Should Actually Care About Church History — Kyle Grant(https://thedailygraceco.com/blogs/the-daily-grace-blog/why-church-history-matters)For Dads & Adults:Church History in Plain Language — Bruce ShelleyZondervan Academic (https://zondervanacademic.com/products/church-history-in-plain-language-1)The Spirit of Early Christian Thought — Robert Louis WilkenYale University Press (https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300127560/the-spirit-of-early-christian-thought/)21 Servants of Sovereign Joy — John PiperDesiring God (https://www.desiringgod.org/books/21-servants-of-sovereign-joy)5 Minutes in Church History — Stephen NicholsLigonier Ministries Podcast (https://learn.ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols)For Kids & Youth:Do Great Things for God series — The Good Book CompanyThe Good Book Company (https://www.thegoodbook.com/ministry/small-groups/free-small-group-kits/do-great-things-for-god-series)Banner Board Books — Rebecca VanDoodewaardBanner of Truth (https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/childrens-books/banner-board-books-set/)Church History ABCs — Stephen Nichols & Ned BustardCrossway (https://www.crossway.org/books/the-church-history-abcs-case/)Reformation ABCs — Stephen Nichols & Ned BustardCrossway (https://www.crossway.org/books/reformation-abcs-case/)A Child Should Know series10ofThose (https://us.10ofthose.com/series/a-child-should-know)Risen Hope: The Church Throughout History — Luke H. DavisReformation Heritage Books (https://heritagebooks.org/products/risen-hope-box-set-the-church-throughout-history)Reformation Heroes — Joel Beeke & Diana KleynReformation Heritage Books (https://heritagebooks.org/products/reformation-heroes-second-edition-with-study-guide-kleyn-beeke.html)Christian Heroes: Then & Now — Janet & Geoff BengeYWAM Publishing (https://www.ywampublishing.com/c-70-christian-heroes-then-now.aspx?pagenum=1)Lauren Ducommun, Our Favorite Church History Books for KidsRead the article (https://laurenducommun.com/2023/10/02/our-favorite-church-history-books-for-kids/)

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