119 – When Church Becomes Family with Rich Griffith and JJ Jones
Have you ever wondered what it really means for the church to live like family?
In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with Dr. Rich Griffith and Dr. JJ Jones, co-writers of Reimagining Church as Family. Together, they discuss what it means for the church to move beyond programs, age groups, and traditional family structures, and truly live as the family of God.
Rich and JJ remind us that discipleship doesn’t need to become overly complicated or professionalized. Sometimes it looks like conversations in the car, sitting around a table, serving together, or helping younger generations discover their gifts.
In this episode, Missy, Rich, and JJ discuss:
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Why the church must think biblically about family, not just culturally or biologically
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How systemic abandonment can leave young people, single parents, grandparents, seniors, and others feeling unseen
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Why intergenerational discipleship matters for the health of the church
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How every person in the body of Christ has something to offer, no matter their age, stage, or season of life
Church family can be messy because people are messy. But when the church lives as the body of Christ, every generation has a seat at the table.
Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!
Connect with Rich Griffith:
Website: d6family.com and drrichgriffith.com
Connect with JJ Jones:
Website: Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, Toccoa Falls College
Connect with Missy:
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Welcome Friends!
My name is Missy, and I love Jesus!
I am a Christ-follower, wife, mom, author, speaker, Colson Fellow, and host of the Bold Faith Now podcast. My heart is to encourage believers to live boldly for Jesus in a world that often tells us to stay quiet, blend in, or keep our faith tucked safely in the shadows.
Through writing, speaking, and podcasting, I help believers grow in bold faith, stand firm in truth, and view the world through a biblical worldview. Because following Jesus was never meant to be passive. It is a call to shine His light, speak truth with grace, and take the next obedient step.
My prayer is simple: to point others to Jesus, encourage bold faith, and remind believers that now is the time to live courageously for Him. Join the Bold Faith community and listen to the podcast for encouragement to live out your faith with conviction, clarity, and courage.
