The Rev Rx Podcast | Conversations On What Matters Most

Raising kids to love Jesus can feel overwhelming. Between school, sports, work, and the everyday chaos of family life, how do we make sure we’re pointing our children toward what matters most?
And what happens when we feel like we’re getting it wrong?
In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, I’m joined by author and family discipleship advocate Brian Dembowczyk for an honest conversation about raising children who know Jesus, love Jesus, and live like Jesus.
We talk about why discipling our children is primarily the responsibility of parents—not just the church—and why that responsibility should be seen as a gift rather than another burden.
Brian also shares practical ways to make faith part of everyday family life, from conversations around the dinner table to teaching biblical truth through questions, stories, and ordinary moments.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Why the church can’t replace parents in discipling children
How to make family devotions work in a busy household
Why modeling your faith matters as much as teaching it
What happens when our kids see us fail—and ask forgiveness
How to turn ordinary moments into meaningful faith conversations
What catechisms are and how they can help children learn biblical truth
Why you don’t need a seminary degree or all the answers to lead your family spiritually
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough to help your children grow in their faith, this conversation is for you.
You don’t have to get everything right. You just have to be willing to walk with your children as you follow Jesus together.
Connect with Brian: briandembo.com
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What if the reason Jesus came is even greater than you've realized?
NY Times Bestselling author Charles Martin returns to The Rev Rx Podcast for one of our most meaningful conversations yet.
In his new book, The Reason for Jesus, Charles shares a deeply personal journey that began with a question he sensed God asking him one morning beside a fire at his Georgia farm:
"Charles, when you think of me, do you think of me as your father?"
That question changed the way he understood his relationship with God.
We know Jesus came to save us from our sins. We know He died so we could be forgiven and have eternal life. But what if we've stopped short of understanding the fullness of what He came to accomplish?
What if Jesus came not only to save us from something, but to restore us to Someone?
In this conversation, we talk about:
Why knowing God as Father changes everything
The difference between knowing about God and living in relationship with Him
Why salvation is so much more than a ticket to heaven
What it really means to be a son or daughter of God
How understanding our sin helps us appreciate the depth of God's grace
Why eternal life isn't just something we wait for—it begins now
This conversation moved me personally, and I believe it will challenge and encourage you, too.
Charles Martin's new book, The Reason for Jesus, is available now!
If you've ever felt like your relationship with God has become more about following rules than knowing your Father, this episode is for you.

To connect with Charles:
* Website: https://www.charlesmartinbooks.com/
* Get a copy of The Reason for Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Reason-Jesus-Really-Father-Ransom/dp/1400359600

Where is God when life falls apart?
Pierre Mousseau knows what it means to ask that question.
After a childhood marked by insecurity, bullying, and an alcoholic father, Pierre was determined to build a different life for his own family. His son Parker became one of the greatest joys of his life—a kind, loving young man who had already overcome enormous medical challenges.
Then, at just 20 years old, Parker experienced a devastating medical emergency.
What followed was every parent’s nightmare.
Pierre lost his son. In the months and years that followed, grief turned into anger, hopelessness, and even thoughts of ending his own life. He didn’t just question God—he hated Him.
But God wasn’t finished with Pierre.
Nearly four years later, an unexpected urge led Pierre back into a church for the first time in decades. What happened next began to change everything.
In this deeply honest conversation, Pierre shares his journey through grief, anger, faith, and healing—and what he has learned about trusting God when you don’t understand what He’s doing.
If you’re hurting, grieving, angry with God, or wondering where He is in the middle of your circumstances, this conversation is for you.
Pierre is the author of From the Ashes: A Father’s Journey Through Grief, Grace, and Faith.

Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069864501
Check out Pierre's story here: https://www.pierremousseau.com/
Content note: This episode includes discussion of the death of a child, grief, suicidal thoughts, and a suicide attempt. Content may not be appropriate for all audiences, especially young children, so please use discretion.

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What does it actually look like to live radically like Jesus?
In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, Chad sits down with Greg Stier, founder of 'Dare 2 Share' and author of 'Radical Like Jesus', for a conversation about evangelism, fear, comfort, spiritual growth, and what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Greg shares the remarkable story of how his family came to Christ, why the Columbine High School shooting changed the direction of his ministry, and why he believes reaching the next generation is one of the greatest opportunities facing the Church today.
But this conversation isn’t only about teenagers.
It’s about all of us.
Why are so many Christians afraid to talk about Jesus? Have we confused being comfortable with being faithful? And could stepping outside our comfort zones actually be part of how God grows us?
Greg puts it simply:
“If you ain’t fishing, you ain’t following—or you’re not following nearly as closely as you think you are.”
Chad and Greg also discuss:
Why fear keeps Christians from sharing their faith
Why “awkward is awesome”
What it means to be radical like Jesus
Why ordinary jobs can become places of ministry
A simple way to explain the gospel
You don’t need a pulpit, seminary degree, or perfect words.
You simply need to be willing to let God use you right where you are.

To connect with Greg:
* Website: https://gregstier.org/
* Get the book 'Radical Like Jesus': click here

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For just $5/month (or choose the annual plan to get 2 months free), you'll get access to private Rev Rx Online Bible Studies, exclusive conversations and Q&A's, early access select episodes, practical resources, and a community of men who want to grow in their faith.

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We have more access to the Bible than any generation in history.
Multiple translations. Bible apps. Audio Bibles. Search tools. A Bible in our pocket everywhere we go.
But has greater access actually helped us know God’s Word?
In this episode of the Rev Rx Podcast, Chad sits down with Dr. Ken Berding, New Testament professor at Talbot School of Theology and author of The Bible by Heart, to talk about the increasingly forgotten practice of Scripture memorization.
Dr. Berding explains why memorizing Scripture is about far more than being able to recite Bible verses. It’s about allowing God’s Word to shape the way we think, pray, endure suffering, encourage others, and understand the rest of Scripture.
They discuss:
• Why having a Bible on your phone isn’t the same as having God’s Word in your heart
• Why memorizing entire passages can be more powerful than isolated verses
• What the Bible itself teaches us about memorization
• How singing, listening, reading aloud, rhythm, writing, and repetition can help Scripture stick
• Why the Psalms are a great place to begin
• Dr. Berding’s simple 50–25 approach to memorizing a passage
• What to do if you think you’re terrible at memorization
• How Scripture memory helps us remain grounded when suffering comes
• Free Bible Fluency resources for understanding the big story of Scripture
You don’t have to memorize an entire book of the Bible tomorrow.
Start small.
Open Psalm 23. Read it aloud. Read it again. And begin putting God’s Word somewhere a phone can never replace—your heart.

To connect with Dr Berding:
- Check out the website: https://kennethberding.com/
- Get the book: https://a.co/d/0c04EQjs
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WANT TO GO DEEPER?
If you're a man who wants to go beyond just listening and start growing alongside other Christian men, check out The Rev Rx Collective.

For just $5/month (or choose the annual plan to get 2 months free), you'll get access to private Rev Rx Online Bible Studies, exclusive conversations and Q&A's, early access select episodes, practical resources, and a community of men who want to grow in their faith.

Come grow with us inside The Rev Rx Collective!
Check it out here: https://revrx.circle.so/revrxcollectivehome