S2 Ep 18: #38 - Faith, Family, and Ministry: A Conversation with the Davenports | The Lion, the Way and the War

S2 Ep 18: #38 - Faith, Family, and Ministry: A Conversation with the Davenports

In this episode of 'The Lion, The Way, and The War,' Craig interviews Larry and JJ Davenport. Larry serves as the young families minister at Jackson Heights Church of Christ and directs the Challenge Youth Conference (CYC), while JJ is a music and drama teacher and founder of the Transform Ladies Conference (TLC). They discuss their personal lives, touching on Christian parenting, the role of youth ministry, and the importance of faith in daily living. They also delve into the inception and growth of both CYC and TLC, sharing advice on maintaining a strong spiritual foundation in today's world.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:18 Meet Larry and JJ Davenport

04:16 Family Life and Parenting

06:00 Challenges of Christian Parenting

11:05 The Role of Parents in Spiritual Education

19:08 The Origin of Challenge Youth Conference (CYC)

21:38 The Birth and Growth of CYC

22:36 Moving to a Larger Venue

23:12 Impact on Youth and Families

25:12 Introducing Transform Ladies Conference (TLC)

26:11 Challenges and Successes of TLC

29:06 The Online Ministry: Equipped