# Ep. 388: Habits to Create a Missional Household with Virgil Tanner

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Podcast: [Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-parent-on-purpose-christian-marriage-parenting-and-discipleship-605187)
Published: 2025-05-18T05:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this conversation, Jay and Virgil explore the concept of missional households, emphasizing the importance of experiential learning, community, and intentional practices in family life. They discuss how to create a nurturing environment for spiritual growth, the significance of regular rhythms in the household, and adapting to life changes while maintaining a missional mindset. Through personal stories and practical advice, they highlight the transformative power of faith in everyday life. Takeaways There's a difference between knowing about something and truly knowing it. Learning requires experience, community, and a compelling story. Discipleship is best understood as a relational network rather than individual mentorship. Deep learning occurs in community settings, not just through sermons. Intentional rhythms in the household can foster spiritual growth. Experiential learning can be integrated into family gatherings. Simplicity in practices makes them easier to maintain. Children learn through repetition and experience in their environment. Creating a missional household involves being consistent with values and practices. The narrative of a household can guide the family's mission and identity. Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcasting Network. For more information, visit www.ChristianParenting.org Bio As the Senior Director of OneTree, Virgil is responsible for leading the team to help mission, marketplace, and ministry leaders thrive holistically, do beautifully integrated work, and become everything God dreamed them to be, believing this to be a primary means for stewarding the reviving life of God through His people into the world. Virgil holds a B.S. in Biology, an M.A. in Religion and Cross Cultural Studies, and an MEd. in Cu…

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