Parenting as Discipleship
In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff Norris and Laura Story Elvington sit down with Chris Ammen—children’s pastor, author, and founder of Kaleidoscope—to explore what it really means to disciple your children at home.
Chris reframes discipleship as joining God in the work He is already doing in your child’s life—freeing parents from pressure and inviting them into everyday, grace-filled moments of intentionality.
With practical wisdom and honest encouragement, this conversation reminds parents that faith formation doesn’t require perfection, but presence, humility, and a willingness to start small.
Watch the episode below, or keep scrolling to listen to the audio-only version.
Scripture References
- Deuteronomy 6:6–7
- Matthew 28:18–20
- 2 Peter 1:3
Additional Resources
- Get Chris’ book, Raising Disciples at Home: Nurturing Your Kids into Faithful Followers of Jesus
- Check out Kaleidoscope for discipleship resources for your family
- Listen to the Kaleidoscope Kids Podcast
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About Today’s Guest
Chris Ammen is the founder of Kaleidoscope, whose mission is to provide quality discipleship resources for children, including books Yoto cards, and study guides. As a parent of four children under the age of 11, children’s pastor, and former educator, he has come to understand many of the pain points experienced by fellow parents and church leaders. He also published Raising Disciples at Home: Nurturing Your Kids into Faithful Followers of Jesus in May 2025.
