Marriage & Family

222: People on Pedestals

Continuing the conversation about idolatry, Shea and Michelle discuss the concept of pedestals and idolizing others, setting them up for failure, and the damage it can cause to relationships.

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195: Growth in Gratitude

HOW SIMPLE IS GRATITUDE? We invited our daughter, Calia, back into the Pantry to share her thoughts on thankfulness and a few lighthearted but encouraging tidbits along the way. Happy Thanksgiving!

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194: Are You Cursed?

Is it a generational curse, or just your own sin? This week, we talk inheritance—the sin and righteousness kind. What impact do the lives of your parents leave behind on you and what can you do about it?

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181: Is Pain at Birth a Lack of Faith? – Christian Birth Educator Rebekah White

ALL PAIN, NO FAITH? // Childbirth through a Biblical Lens? Despite labor being such a short experience (even if it lasts days!), the experience has the power to shape your future perceptions of pain, struggle, and victory. This week we welcome Childbirth Birth Educator Rebekah White into the Pantry to discuss the lies we may…

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180: Christian Video Games That Are Good for Kids – Brent Dusing of TruPlay Games

GUIDING CHILDREN IN A DIGITAL AGE // EPISODE 180 – This week we delve into the importance of games with Christian roots that can meet children where they are at with Brent Dusing, CEO of TruPlay games. Did you know video games are the most prevalent past time for children and yet Christians don’t have…

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173: How to Measure a Godly Man

There’s not Proverbs 31 chapter for men, but the Bible does define a godly man. Is the church raising up men that reflect the Word’s definition, or are the traditions of men still defining them? Verses from How to Measure a Godly Man 1 Corinthians 6:13-14, Psalm 1:1-6, Isaiah 46:8-9, Proverbs 24:16, Proverbs 25:28, Ephesians…

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172: How to Measure a Proverbs 31 Woman

Have you ever been discouraged or frustrated with the Proverbs 31 woman? Or, is she your dream lady? This week we look at the infamous woman in question to see what it really takes to be a “Proverbs 31 Woman” and what is just hot air and bad doctrine.

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171: The Pastor’s Journey: Surrender, Struggles, and Servitude

ORDAINED // How does the title and role of a pastor impact the church? How does the church impact a pastor? How does the Lord shape a man in preparation for such a calling?

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170: How to Overcome the Relationship-Killer Known as Offense

Offense. It’s a prison of our own making. How we handle offense can make or break our relationships with others and as Christians called to be Christ-like…it’s not really optional to stay in this prison. Pastor and author Rob Shepherd, author of When Offense Knocks, joins us to get real about what it takes to…

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169: Library Books Are Getting Weird, So We Made Our Own

Kids are the future, right? // After many painful and disheartening trips to multiple local libraries, we finally decided to do something that would not just benefit our own daughter, but the children of our entire congregation. What can you do other than complain about the way things are going? Here’s our example!

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168: Navigating the Hunger for Meaningful Christian Content with TruPlay’s Matt Wolf

Christian Creatives // E168 The world is hooked in secular branding and entertainment. However in a time in which that content is increasingly opposed to Christ, what ought we to do? When we look for Christian alternatives they often don’t seem to quite compare to their secular alternatives. And those making Christian centered content often…

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162: How to Reengage After a Fight

Apologies and Forgiveness // E162 How do you apologize and forgive your spouse? When you disagree and fight what do you do to reconnect? Do you seriously repent, apologize and forgive one another, or do you try to just ignore the fact it happened. Do you bring up his or her past mistakes over and…

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159: How We Corrected Our HUGE Marriage Mistake

Abide in His Word // E159 How is your marriage centered, or how do you want/think it ought to be centered? Of course our personal relationship with Christ is extremely important to a Godly marriage, but so is an intertwined spiritual life. When two come together in marriage, they are joined into one flesh. Therefore,…

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156: How to Disciple Your Family

The People Closest // S12E06 Whether it be children, or parents, or a spouse, whatever members of your family you interact with, discipleship needs to be there also. We can get so caught up focusing on the world outside our homes, that we forget those already inside that are needing just as much nourishment as…

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