The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a Conversation

Before we start with prayer, God wants us to begin with praise! Before we ask for blessings, He wants us to bless Him!

What does this look like? How does this affect our lives and hearts? Join me in this podcast episode as I launch this year's "May You Pray" campaign! We're going to talk about an amazing prayer from Ephesians chapter one, as well as the praises of Psalm 145 and 100. 

The coordi...

When I was put in charge of keeping an eye on our cat in labor, I didn't know that God was placing me into the midst of what would be a life-saving moment. Yet, there I was, with an ice-cold, unmoving newborn kitten that had fallen away and out of reach from its mother. I scooped the baby up and prayed that God would help me save its life.

In this episode, I tell my story about my kitten rescue. However, as important ...

Seven years back, I (Tosha Williams) experienced a near death accident. I teetered on the brink of eternity, an ordeal that ultimately transformed how I embrace each day. Join me as I recount the moment when I stared death in the face and the miraculous journey when God brought me back to the land of the living. Through my story, I hope you'll examine the fragile thread of your own life and let God's strong purpose fill y...

Have you ever embraced a label that the world might see as foolish? Join me, as I candidly discuss the notion of what 1 Corinthians 4:10 calls being "a fool for Christ." This may raise eyebrows, but it fuels my (Tosha Williams) unwavering dedication to ministry, both in the local church and in Family Disciple Me. 

Though I am publishing this episode on April Foods Day, it isn't about jest; it's about wh...

How does the name "Family Disciple Me" encapsulate our ministry's vision, mission, and journey? That's the story I, Tosha Williams, am excited to share with you in this episode, as we talk about the profound meaning behind this ministry.

From its conception as 'Mommy Disciple Me' into a ministry that embraces and equips the wider family of God, the name "Family Disciple Me" both iden...

Do you know the true story of St. Patrick? Beyond the festive trappings of March's familiar revelry, the real St. Patrick lived a life that was absolutely transformed by Jesus.

In this episode, as we commemorate the first anniversary of our podcast, we delve into Patrick's early life in Britain, his trials during captivity in Ireland, and the profound faith that guided him through his darkest moments. Patrick&apo...

Join me, Tosha Williams, as we unearth an epiphany from my personal devotion in the letters to the Thessalonians—words that resonate deeply with the core mission of Family Disciple Me. The Scripture from 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 that captivated me speaks volumes about discipleship and our role as Christ followers. This episode is an invitation for every believer to embrace the Great Commission as their own, echoing Jesus' cal...

On the weekend that marked the beginning of my  jubilee with Jesus, I was privileged to stand before the congregation at Vanguard Church and share a message. The given passage for the weekend - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - was a very significant one for me, as I reflected on my life and the call Jesus has on all of us to be His disciples.

In this message, I got to share my own personal testament of a life transformed by faith a...

Imagine setting a goal as a young adult and seeing it through a hundredfold, decades later. This is the story of my husband, Pastor Kelly Williams, who joins me in my cozy "cloffice" to share his extraordinary journey of reading through the Bible 100x. This commitment forged in his college years is a tale of unwavering dedication and the profound impact that this spiritual discipline can have on a life. Our brief conversa...

As I continue marking 49 years of walking with Christ since childhood, I (Tosha Williams) want us to take a few moments to explore the enduring influence of early spiritual guidance. As the founder of Family Disciple Me, I believe it is so important to nourish faith in the young, and I look  at my own experience as a testament to the power of introducing Jesus to children. This episode is not just a look back at my spiritual journe...

I (Tosha Williams) never anticipated that watching my future daughter-in-law, Kasey, dip her toes into the ocean for the first time would reveal a spiritual epiphany. But the waves of insight came crashing in, and I'm eager to share with you a journey that starts with what I've come to call "zero-entry devotion and discipleship." In this episode, I share story that revealed to me a powerful lesson about easing i...

As I reflect on half a century of faith and fellowship, I, Tosha Williams, find myself embarking on an extraordinary year of Jubilee, a time to declare freedom and cast off the chains of fear that bind us. This episode is not just a celebration but a personal invitation to you, the listener, to journey with me towards liberation, inspired by the ancient words of Leviticus and the transformative power of Isaiah's prophecy.
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Today marks the beginning of my personal year of Jubilee. This is a biblical celebration, the completion of 7 cycles of 7 years (see Leviticus 25:8). I gave my life to Christ as a little four year old girl, and yesterday, I marked my personal 49th spiritual birthday. The first day after completing the 49th year is the beginning of the Year of Jubilee - - - the Year of the Lord's Favor. I (Tosha) am leaning into this, learning ...

As we round the corner into the holidays, one last podcast to celebrate "Remember November." The Bible says:  "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith" (Hebrews 13:7). In this episode, I (Tosha) share how my husband's spiritual journey and example in reading the Bible has impacted my life so very much. His is a pretty amazing...

We live in a world where sleepnessness is epidemic, and the pharmaceutical world offers all sorts of sleep aids. However, what if there's a better way, a more biblical way? I (Tosha) have personally experienced that remembering God's Word is helpful in my days as well as in my nghts.

The Bible says,  "As I lie on my bed I remember you. I think of you all night long" (Psalm 63"6 NIRV). So here'...

As we walk through "Remember November," the Family Disciple Me Board and Team is remembering with gratitude those who have faithfully given financially to the FDM ministry this year. If you are one of those people, THANK YOU!  

Our prayer is that you will be blessed beyond measure, in accordance with your giving and sacrifice. We base this prayer on the promise of 2 Corinthians 9:6-12, which says: "Remember ...

It's Remember November - - - - and the question is, what are you remembering right now?

Recently, my (Tosha's) husband Kelly said in a sermon, "What you choose to remember about your past has everything to do with what you'll be looking for in your future!" How true this is! With that in mind, we want to lean into "Remember November." 2 Peter 3:1b-2a says, "I am stirring up your sin...

An ultrasound peek into the next generation of my (Tosha's) family has me thinking about Deuteronomy 4:9, where God says: "Take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children's children..."  God is entrusting the next generation to my family, and thing is, ...

You may be wondering, why the name "Family Disciple Me"? Truth is, this name has everything to do with YOU and with me and with all connected to this ministry. I (Tosha Williams) invite you to listen in on this episode as I explain the why behind our ministry's name. Family Disciple Me inspires those of us who claim the name of Jesus to "Seek Him Speak Him" in our own lives and into the next generation.