If you’ve ever felt the weight of discipling your kids—but struggled to stay consistent—you’re not alone.

In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen sits down with Melissa Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition, to talk honestly about a common tension among many ministry families: wanting to lead your children spiritually while feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent, or simply worn out.

Together, Amy and Melissa share how to move from guilt to grace in family discipleship—and why faithfulness, not perfection, is what truly shapes your home.

Whether you’re a pastor’s wife, ministry leader, or parent longing to build meaningful spiritual rhythms, this conversation offers practical encouragement to help you take simple, sustainable next steps.

Because every prayer, every conversation, and every moment spent pointing your kids to Jesus is forming a spiritual legacy—one God can use in ways you may not see for years.

• A healthier, grace-filled approach to family discipleship (without feeling like a failure)
• How to build simple, sustainable rhythms of Bible reading and prayer with your kids
• Practical ways to respond to resistance from your children—especially teens
• What it looks like to make an eternal impact in your child’s spiritual life, one day at a time
• And more!

• The Good News Family Devotional by Michael and Melissa Kruger
• Women’s Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition
• Turn Your Eyes: TGC Women’s Conference 2026 (June 11–13 in Indianapolis, IN)
• Send Relief

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