Listen "47: Childlike Faith and the Father's Table"
Episode Synopsis
Hey friends! In this special solo episode (with some very sweet guest voices), I’m exploring what it really means to have childlike faith. We’ve all heard Jesus say to become like children, but recently, through study, conversations, and even music, I’ve started to see His words in a new way.
Before I dive in, I want to give a special shoutout to my cousin Max Lynch, the talented designer behind the Words of the Wise cover art. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLIMENT HIM ON IT. HE DOES NOT LIKE ATTENTION! BUT, I had to brag on him just a little! His drawing of a family meal set and ready perfectly reflects the anticipation of sitting at the Father’s table—and it beautifully ties into today’s theme.
From discipline talks with my dad, to clips from some of my favorite young voices Beau Lynch, Harper Griffis, and Roland Lynch, to mentions of Forrest Frank’s joyful Child of God album—this episode is full of reminders that faith is both trust and delight.
Scripture in this Episode
John 13:7 – You don’t realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand
Proverbs 13:24 – The one who loves disciplines
Psalm 68:5 – A Father to the fatherless
Voices & Guests
Beau Lynch (5), Harper Griffis (4), Roland Lynch (6)
Episode 7: Mr. Jackson on discipline
Reece Mann (In memoriam)
Episode 8: Mary Armstrong on parenting joy
Nancy Nieman (In memoriam)
Other Mentions
Pastor Ryan Bramlett (Traders Point) on wisdom & pride
Uncle Billy’s Four Thumb Tacks podcast (Tony Bennett quote)
Anna Sebree & Remi Beckham on waiting & faith
Dr. Seuss Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (read by Isaac)
George Strait’s Love Without End, Amen
Takeaway:
Childlike faith isn’t just about awe and innocence—it’s reliance, obedience, and joy. It trusts God’s “no” as much as His “yes,” and believes His way is always better.
Before I dive in, I want to give a special shoutout to my cousin Max Lynch, the talented designer behind the Words of the Wise cover art. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLIMENT HIM ON IT. HE DOES NOT LIKE ATTENTION! BUT, I had to brag on him just a little! His drawing of a family meal set and ready perfectly reflects the anticipation of sitting at the Father’s table—and it beautifully ties into today’s theme.
From discipline talks with my dad, to clips from some of my favorite young voices Beau Lynch, Harper Griffis, and Roland Lynch, to mentions of Forrest Frank’s joyful Child of God album—this episode is full of reminders that faith is both trust and delight.
Scripture in this Episode
John 13:7 – You don’t realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand
Proverbs 13:24 – The one who loves disciplines
Psalm 68:5 – A Father to the fatherless
Voices & Guests
Beau Lynch (5), Harper Griffis (4), Roland Lynch (6)
Episode 7: Mr. Jackson on discipline
Reece Mann (In memoriam)
Episode 8: Mary Armstrong on parenting joy
Nancy Nieman (In memoriam)
Other Mentions
Pastor Ryan Bramlett (Traders Point) on wisdom & pride
Uncle Billy’s Four Thumb Tacks podcast (Tony Bennett quote)
Anna Sebree & Remi Beckham on waiting & faith
Dr. Seuss Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (read by Isaac)
George Strait’s Love Without End, Amen
Takeaway:
Childlike faith isn’t just about awe and innocence—it’s reliance, obedience, and joy. It trusts God’s “no” as much as His “yes,” and believes His way is always better.
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