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The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationWelcome to Season Six of the FDM Podcast: Empty Nest, Full Purpose | An FDM UpdateLife's seasons change, but purpose endures. As I (Tosha Williams) launch Season Six (!!!!) of the Family Disciple Me podcast, I'm also entering a new personal chapter—my youngest just turned 18, marking the end of almost three decades of active parenting. This transition feels monumental yet clarifying: though my daily routines will transform, my fundamental mission remains steadfast.From childhood through parenthood and now approaching empty-nester status, my north star has been consistent: knowing Christ and making Him known. This simple yet profound purpose—what we at Family Disciple Me call "seek Him, speak Him"—transcends life stages and ci...2025-05-0409 min

Frigear#328 | FDM kæmper vigtig p-sag, Ugens bil: VW ID. Every1 og lytterspørgsmålVi starter som altid med ugens korte nyheder, som denne gang handler om grønne blink, Audi A6 på diesel og benzin, Volvo ES90 og Toyota C-HR+. Og så er der røre på p-pladserne, og FDM ser ud til at få sin vilje til gavn for mange bilister. Ugens bil er den nye elektriske pendant til VW Up, som er præsenteret med konceptnavnet ID. Every1. Sidst, men ikke mindst, lytterspørgsmål. --- Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og journalist, FDM Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent, F...2025-03-1351 min

Frigear#327 | FDM vinder i landsretten, Myldretidstest, Ugens bil: Ford Capri og lytterspørgsmålFDM har vundet en sag i landsretten, som kan gøre en kæmpe forskel for mange elbilejere. Hvad er hurtigst: At blive i inderste bane eller at ”zigzagge” mellem banerne i myldretiden? Det har vi testet. Vi vender også BMW’s nye, innovative generation af elbiler og Kias mindre elbil, EV2. Ugens bil er Ford Capri, og så slutter vi af med lytterspørgsmål. --- Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og journalist, FDM Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent, FDM, og Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent, FDM Klip og produktion...2025-03-0644 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationI WILLS TO INSTILL: I Will Speak Him // A Conversation with Wendy Hickox about Talking FaithWe talk about what matters to us, and this should be true in our relationship with God, too. In this episode, join Wendy Hickox and me, Tosha Williams, as we ponder the invitation of Isaiah 12:4: to declare, proclaim, praise and make known who God is. Thing is, God doesn't just want us to experience His goodness but to boldly proclaim Him to others. With our series "I Wills to Instill" as the backdrop, Wendy and I discuss what this can look like. Discipleship begins with a conversation, and this podcast challenges us to skip the intimidation and ge...2025-02-1613 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationI WILLS TO INSTILL: I Will Seek Him // Taking Devotions from Drudgery to Delight // The Motto of the Family Disciple Me MinistryDrudgery, discipline, delight—what do these words signify in your spiritual journey? Join Tosha Williams in the Family Disciple Me podcast as we explore Isaiah chapter 12:3 and unpack how the act of seeking God, akin to drawing water from a deep well, requires commitment but promises profound spiritual renewal. Listen in as Tosha shares personal insights from life on her family farm, illustrating how intentionality in our relationship with the Lord can lead to spiritually fulfilling lives.In this episode, we delve into the heart of our "Seek Him Speak Him" motto. We reflect on the journey fro...2025-02-0113 min

Frigear#322 | FDM stiller hårdere krav til bilmærkerne, Ugens bil: billig japansk luksusbil og lytterspørgsmålFDM har et nyt minimumskrav til garanti på fabriksnye biler. Det taler vi om i ugens tema. Vi vender også bilmærkernes mange nye tilbud, en ny test af tagbokse og specifikationer på den nye udgave af Tesla Model Y. Ugens bil er en japansk luksusbil med en overraskende lav pris – men det er dens elektriske konkurrenter også. Til sidst: Lytterspørgsmål og -inputs. --- Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og journalist, FDM. Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent, FDM, og Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent, FDM Klip og produktion...2025-01-2939 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCelebrating 50 Years of Faith: A Spiritual Jubilee JourneyToday I - Tosha Williams - mark a 50-year anniversary of faith that began when I was just four years old. Join me as I reflect on the incredible milestone of walking with Jesus for half a century. This episode is about my 'spiritual Jubilee,' a biblical tradition that has guided my last twelve months. Journey with me through the profound experiences and unexpected joys, like the serendipitous gift of my granddaughter named Jubilee, that have marked this sacred passage of time.Throughout this episode, I'll share my past five decades with Jesus...2025-01-2011 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationI WILLS TO INSTILL: I Will Trust God // Letting Trust Change Your Perspective About Your StoryLife is filled with uncertainty, yet, whatever a new year brings, we can find strength and even joy through trust in God. This latest podcast episode talks about the determined decision to trust Him no matter what happens in life. Let's look at biblical insights from Isaiah 12:2 - - - continuing our "I WILLS to INSTILL" conversations. Listen in on this episode, then spend a few moments in personal devotions with this conversation guide.******“I WILLS TO INSTILL” - Convo #2: I Will Trust God“Indeed, God is my salvation; I will tru...2025-01-1910 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationHappy New Year! "I WILLS TO INSTILL" in the New Year // I Will Give ThanksKicking off a new year, join me (Tosha Williams) as we focus on adopting the powerful "I will" mindset. In this new conversation series, we're going to look at multiple "I WILLS" from Isaiah chapter 12, starting with "I Will Give Thanks." Giving thanks can deepen our understanding of what God is doing in and around us. Let's start this year with gratitude then seek to instill that mindset into those entrusted to us! Listen in on this podcast episode, then consider the following devotion driven discipleship conversation from Isaiah 12:1 as you "Seek Him Speak Him":********************2025-01-0413 min

Frigear#318 | FDM Frigear Awards: De bedste biler, de største nyheder og årets lytterspørgsmålVi begynder året med FDM Frigear Awards! 2024 var endnu et spændende bilår, men hvilken bil var bedst, flottest og grimmest? Og hvilke nyheder husker vi specielt 2024 for? Vi uddeler hele 12 priser – heriblandt årets bedste lytterspørgsmål. Godt nytår! --- Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og journalist, FDM. Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent og Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent, FDM Klip og produktion: Lasse Ekstrand Meidahl Petersen. --- 01:05 Årets trafiknyhed 04:17 Årets forbrugernyhed 07:29 Årets tekniske detalje 10:28 Årets designdetalje 14:47 Årets flotteste bil 19:10 Årets grimmeste bil 22:32 Årets skuffelse 26:32 Årets brændstofbil 31:46 Å...2024-12-2351 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationTHE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Gift of JOY // JOY Starts with Saying YES to JesusEmbracing the JOY of Jesus will transform our lives, not just during the Christmas season but all year round. Let's explore this truth, drawing inspiration from the story of the angels and the shepherds, who discovered the joy of saying "yes" to God's invitation. Let's unpack how joy is not just a fleeting emotion but a deep, intrinsic part of our relationship with Him. Whether you're navigating the complexities of life or facing moments of loneliness, this episode invites you to consider how accepting God's invitation can lead you to a lasting and fulfilling joy.**********2024-12-0310 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationTHE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: Unwrap LOVE // a conversation about REALLY examining LOVEWhat if the gifts we unwrap each Christmas could teach us something profound about love? Join me, Tosha Williams, in this story of my daughter Annalarie, whose childhood curiosity about our family's Christmas gifts is a metaphor for us to understand love. Let's examine real love versus the counterfeit versions often presented to us. Listen in, reflect on love in your own life (using the following guide), then be encouraged to let this devotion lead you into talking about love with your family and friendships this Christmas season.*****************“Give thanks to the Lord, for he...2024-12-0323 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationTHE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: Unwrap PEACE // How God's Gift of Peace Changes UsEven during the happiest season of the year, we can experience fear and anxiety. God has a gift for us in the midst of this, though. Join me (Tosha Williams) as I share a personal journey of wrestling with sadness only to discover in a new way the power of God's peace. Even when circumstances don't change, His peace will change us. In this episode, let's "unwrap" His peace. Seek Him Speak Him!**********“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace” Psalm 29:11 NIVSEEK HIM...2024-12-0216 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationTHE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: Unwrap Hope // Anticipation and Expectation of God's PromisesThis Christmas, let's unwrap and examine some of the most profound gifts God has given us, starting with the gift of HOPE. In this podcast, I (Tosha Williams) share about the surprising origins of hope in Genesis 1:9, which caught me off guard and has captivated my heart. Listen in to this episode, then seek the Lord in the following "Devotion Driven Discipleship" guide. Then be encouraged to begin a meaningful conversation about HOPE with someone God has entrusted to you!****“The Lord is good to those whose HOPE is in him, to the one who...2024-12-0115 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationWAYS TO PRAISE: The Joyful Promise of ZION // Celebrating God's PresenceHow does the reality of God's presence impact you today? This question is central to the significance of my grandson Zion's name. Though Zion has historically been a symbol of joy and hope, today it seems its deeper meaning is lost. So join me as I talk about Zion and reflect on its joyful reality. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's reclaim the excitement surrounding Zion and allow it to guide us into a season rich with gratitude. *********WAYS TO PRAISEZion: Celebrate God’s Presence“Sing to the...2024-11-2615 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationWAYS TO PRAISE: Psalm // Declaring God's Character as We Wait for His Favor // Our Sweet Baby AThis Thanksgiving season, join me, Tosha Williams, as I share some profound themes that arise from my grandchildren's names. These aren't just sentimental to my family; the names are powerful reminders of gratitude and thankfulness and, in this conversation series, "Ways to Praise."This series starts with this intro "Dumisani: Praise the Lord!" then continues with "Jubilee: Declare God's Favor". Thing is, Jubilee is the counterpoint to Psalm, both in my family and in our gratitude. This podcast episode explains how both together can impact our days and our praise! Listen in, then seek the Lord through th...2024-11-1817 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationWAYS TO PRAISE: Jubilee - Proclaim God's Favor // My Personal Story of JubileeThis episode explores the significance of Jubilee, a concept that has profoundly shaped my life and faith journey as I mark my 50th year as a Christ follower. Celebrate alongside me (Tosha Williams) as I recount the unexpected joy of welcoming twins during my personal year of Jubilee. I hope my sweet Jubilee will inspire you to consider what God has done and is doing in your life! What's more, as we enter the Thanksgiving season, after you listen to this episode, then spend some time seeking the Lord guided by this conversation...******************Messiah’s Ju...2024-11-1021 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationWAYS TO PRAISE: Praise the LORD // How an Uber Ride Became a Divine AppointmentCan a simple Uber ride turn into a life-changing moment? Join me, Tosha Williams, as I recount an unexpected divine encounter I experienced during my very first Uber journey, where I met Dumasani, a driver whose name means "Praise the Lord." This serendipitous meeting was an answer to my prayers regarding this year's Family Disciple Me Thanksgiving conversations. God often works through everyday moments to affirm our faith journeys, and this year, He used this Uber ride to affirm the FDM gratitude series for me. My new friend Dumasani's meaningful, Zimbabwean name confirmed my desire to use...2024-11-0216 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationHappy Birthday Family Disciple Me // A Special Birthday RequestA small volunteer ministry can make a huge impact when we partner together in the journey. As we celebrate the seventh birthday of Family Disciple Me, we invite you to be part of something truly transformative. We’re on a mission to empower everyday Christians to fulfill the Great Commission through Devotion Driven Discipleship™, and we've got exciting plans for the future, including a brand new app that will revolutionize our ministry. Join us as we discuss how your support, whether through a one-time gift or a monthly commitment, can help FDM take bold steps into 2025, ensuring our mission cont...2024-10-2102 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCelebrating Seven Years of Family Disciple Me: Reflecting on the Past and Embracing the FutureWhat if a simple vision shared at a barbecue restaurant could spark a movement that impacts families across generations? Join me, Tosha Williams, as we mark the seventh birthday of the Family Disciple Me Ministry. This episode celebrates how the idea of FDM is becoming a mission-driven force, equipping parents and grandparents and other godly Christ followers to disciple the next generation through meaningful, biblical conversations. Reflecting on our FDM journey from its inception in 2017, I share stories of some of the pivotal moments that shaped our ministry into what it is today. With the significance of the number 7...2024-10-2021 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCharacter Conversations: RESPONSIBLE // Kid > Employee > Manager > Boss > OwnerThe simple act of doing chores can instill lifelong values of responsibility and stewardship in children. Join me, Tosha Williams, as I share a little about my family's personal journey on the farm, where every chore was a lesson in reliability and responsibility, inspired by biblical principles from Matthew 25:29. In our family, the journey from kid > employee > manager > boss > owner has been a deliberate continuum that applies not just to our kids but to us grownups as well.Listen in on this podcast and ask God how He wants you to engage your own family in this "...2024-10-1314 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationFacedown Forty: Continuing to Pray When Prayers Are Not Answered (Yet!)What happens when the answers to your prayers feel like they're stuck in traffic? Join me, Tosha Williams, as we continue in this deeply personal journey of steadfast prayer against the backdrop of doubts and delays. Inspired by Moses's relentless 40-day prayer marathon, we explore the power of staying committed to intercession even when the road seems endless. Thing is, God is always listening, even when His timing doesn't match our own. What's more, Jesus Himself encouraged us to keep praying, as Scripture says, "Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and...2024-10-0912 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCharacter Conversations: TRUSTWORTHY // Known for being Honest, Truthful and ReliableWhat does it mean to be trustworthy in our challenging world? Let's explore this profound theme of being someone that others can rely on. In this episode, I (Tosha Williams) reflect on my own family and some of the character conversations that have shaped and continue to shape our lives. We will look at the wisdom of Luke 16:10, a profound Scripture that encourages us to embody faithfulness in both small and great matters. Listen in on this podcast episode, then we challenge you to "Seek Him Speak Him." Use the following conversation guide as a resource to get you...2024-10-0617 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationFacedown Forty: A Personal Challenge to Pray for Our PeopleAre you ready to pray through some strongholds and witness miraculous breakthroughs in your life and family? I (Tosha Williams) sure am! Join me on a transformative 40-day journey of prayer and intercession, inspired by a powerful story from the book of Deuteronomy. In this episode, I talk about a recent moment when God spoke to me about the need for deeper, more committed prayer, modeled after Moses' 40 days and nights of face-down intercession. We'll dive into the significance of Moses' unwavering dedication to seeking God's redemption, and extend an invitation for you to join the "Facedown F...2024-10-0114 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCharacter Conversations: CONFIDENT // Being Sure About Who You Are Because of What God is Doing In YouAre you a sure and secure person? Wherever you are on the confidence scale, can you imagine living with unshakable confidence, not based on your own abilities but rooted in something far greater? Inspired by the classic film "The Sound of Music" and the empowering song "I Have Confidence," I (Tosha Williams) reflect on how these influenced my own life and family. Yet, we pivot to explore what it truly means to find confidence through God's promises. Through the lens of Philippians 1:6 and Psalm 27, we examine how to build a life on the foundation of God's faithfulness - a...2024-09-2915 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCharacter Conversations: COURAGEOUS // Doing What God Has Called Us To Do (no matter what!)Ever felt paralyzed by fear despite your skills and experiences? That’s exactly where I found myself on my podcasting journey, even with a background in public speaking and broadcast journalism. This episode is all about navigating those moments of doubt and discouragement, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Joshua. By leaning on God's promise to be with us wherever we go, we can choose courage over fear and fulfill our divine callings. Courage isn’t just a solo act, though; it’s about living boldly for God in every part of our lives. We’ll discuss...2024-09-2214 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCharacter Conversations: HARD WORKING // Whole Heartedly Doing Our BestWhat does it truly mean to be hardworking, and how can we align our daily grind with divine purpose? Reflecting on an eye-opening conversation with a woman in her 90s who claimed she was "too busy" for God's Word, this episode of the Family Disciple Me podcast challenges our conventional understanding of busyness. We dive into Colossians 3:23-24, exploring how God calls us not just to fill our schedules but to engage in our tasks with wholehearted dedication, working as if for the Lord and not merely for human approval.Come along as I (Tosha Williams) recount...2024-09-1513 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationCharacter Conversations: TEACHABLE // The Enduring Value of a Teachable SpiritA simple daily carpool can turn into a profound spiritual journey when it's used for devotion driven discipleship. Join me (Tosha Williams) as I revisit the origins of my own family's carpool Scripture memorization tradition. This transformed our daily commute into a time of connection and spiritual growth, and it also became the foundation upon which I started the Family Disciple Me ministry. About ten years later, as my youngest daughter is a senior in high school, we are revisiting this tradition one more school year, starting with the character trait of being TEACHABLE. Listen in on this podcast...2024-09-0912 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationMay You Pray for God's Power To Be Displayed! Convo #5 in the "May You Pray" SeriesWhere in your life do you need a miracle? Or, where in the life of someone you love is a miracle needed? As we conclude our annual "May You Pray" prayer campaign, let's talk to God and with each other about this very thing!In the beautiful prayer of Ephesians 1, Paul prayed for his friends: “(I pray…) his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead...” Ephesians 1:19-20a (NIV)Of course, we experienced God's power in salv...2024-06-0116 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationMay You Pray for Hope Along the Way! Convo #4 in our annual "May You Pray" seriesNeed a little hope? We all do along life's way. What's more, people entrusted to us need hope, as well! So, as we continue our "May You Pray" prayer campaign, the next thing we want to pray for is hope!!! In this episode, let's talk about: "May You Pray for Hope Along the Way" as we consider the theme verse: “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people” Ephesians 1:18 NIV 2024-05-2515 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationMay You Pray to Know Jesus Better Today! Convo #3 in our annual "May You Pray" series!What do YOU keep asking God for? I'll admit, there are a few things I keep asking Him for in my life. However, there was one really special thing that the Apostle Paul kept asking God for when he prayed for his friends. He said: "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (Ephesians 1:17 NIV)If we follow Paul's amazing example, we will keep asking God for this, too! We can as...2024-05-1812 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationMay You Pray for People Each Day! Convo #2 in our Annual "May You Pray" Conversation SeriesWhat great things are happening in someone else's life because YOU are praying for them? The Bible says, “Pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. Anyone who lives the way God wants can pray, and great things will happen” (James 5:16 ERV).So... what great things are happening because YOU pray? This is a compelling question for all of us to consider, as we continue in our "May You Pray" series. Thing is, when someone matters to us, we should pray for them! In this podcast episode, we focus on wh...2024-05-0911 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationMay You Pray and Start with Praise! // Conversation #1 from our Annual May You Pray SeriesBefore 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 coordinating Devotion Driven Discipleship guide can be found at: May You Pray and Start with Praise!______________________The Fa...2024-05-0415 min

The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationMy Newborn Kitten Story // A Parable about How God Desires Us to Lead and ServeWhen 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 as our little baby kitten is, the truth from this situation transcends what happened...2024-04-1817 min