Hey Parents! Podcast

Welcome back to the Hey Parents podcast! Host Lee Taylor is joined by High School Pastor Dylan Evans and Life Group Leader Heather Taylor to discuss the crucial milestone after your child puts their faith in Jesus: the importance of Biblical Community.
Christianity is a team sport, and this episode focuses on why consistent attendance in a Life Group or Small Group is vital for your child's spiritual growth. Lee, Dylan, and Heather explain how these groups provide a place to be known, wrestle with doubt, and integrate God's truth with everyday life—setting kids up for success long after graduation. They also offer a challenge to parents to examine their own involvement in community and connect with other trusted adults who are speaking truth into their child's life. Don't miss this practical discussion on moving your child from a personal decision to a lifelong walk of discipleship!
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.

In this episode of the Hey Parents podcast, host Lee Taylor talks about one of the most significant moments in a child’s spiritual journey—their first decision to follow Christ. Lee unpacks how parents can recognize when their child is ready to make that decision, how to have meaningful conversations about salvation, and how to walk alongside them with confidence and grace.
The conversation explores the importance of creating a gospel-centered home where questions are welcomed and faith grows naturally through everyday moments. You’ll find encouragement, insight, and practical steps for celebrating and nurturing your child’s first steps of faith—helping you guide them not just to make a decision, but to begin a lifelong 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.

In this episode of the Hey Parents podcast, hosts Lee Taylor, Jasmine Trotter, and Jack Dodge explore the concept of stewardship and generosity as a crucial spiritual milestone for families.
Inspired by the biblical story of the Israelites stacking stones to remember God’s faithfulness, the team discusses how to help children develop their own personal faith. They dive into what it means to be a good steward of everything God has given us, including our time, possessions, and money. The hosts provide practical advice for parents, from teaching kids to manage money through "commission" for chores to showing them how a family's giving helps fund church ministries and missions.
This episode encourages families to have open conversations about money and giving, highlighting the importance of modeling generosity and giving God the "first fruits" of all we have.
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.

On this episode of the Hey Parents! Podcast, host Lee Taylor and his guests, Allison Young and Jordan Wilkes, explore key spiritual milestones in a child's life. They dive into the significance of the First Grade Bible Presentation, a church event that marks a pivotal moment in a child's faith journey. The conversation emphasizes that this isn't just a ceremony but a vital tool for family discipleship, helping children learn to engage with God's Word.
Allison and Jordan offer practical tips for parents on how to make scripture memory a natural, fun part of their daily routine.
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.

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.

In this episode, Lee Taylor is joined by longtime student ministry leader Chris Trent to talk about family discipleship and how parents can better understand youth culture. Together, they share practical tools, biblical wisdom, and encouragement for walking with the next generation as they discover truth, belonging, and purpose in 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.
Resources: 
https://axis.org/culture-translator/
https://cpyu.org/resources/

In part two of this Hey Parents! Podcast episode, Lee Taylor continues the conversation with college students who spent their summer serving overseas in Poland and Japan. Building on the stories shared in part one, you’ll hear more moments of life transformation, cultural connection, and God’s faithfulness in unexpected places. From revisiting friendships formed on high school mission trips to witnessing the first spark of faith in someone’s eyes, these sent ones reveal how God’s work transcends borders and seasons.
Parents, be encouraged: your students can make an eternal impact—not only abroad, but wherever God calls them.
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, located just north of Atlanta, GA—affectionately called “JF”—is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus.

In this two-part episode of the Hey Parents Podcast, Lee Taylor hosts a special conversation with a group of remarkable college students who spent their summer serving overseas. You’ll hear powerful stories of life transformation, cultural insights, and how student ministry is sparking joy and purpose in places where religion often lacks relationship. From coffee shop Bible studies and tearful prayers in music schools to sharing God’s Word for the very first time, these sent ones reflect on what it truly means to be part of God’s global mission.
Parents, be encouraged: your students can make an eternal impact.
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.

Lee Taylor is joined by Bobby Smith and Sarah Blackstone to reflect on a powerful student choir mission trip to Poland. For over two decades, students have traveled overseas to share the gospel through music, sports, and everyday conversation, but this year stood out. Hear how students stepped up with boldness, left their phones behind, and engaged deeply with Polish peers in public schools, concerts, and small group moments. From worship to witness, this episode is full of encouragement for parents who want to raise teens hungry for truth and unafraid to live out their faith.
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.
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In this episode, Lee Taylor talks with student pastors Jack Dodge and Dylan Evans about how middle and high school students are stepping up—sharing the gospel, owning their faith, and diving into Scripture. They discuss how mission trips, discipleship groups, and even everyday moments are sparking spiritual growth. Parents will walk away with practical ideas to model faith, start meaningful conversations, and help make evangelism feel normal, not forced.
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.
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