Hey y'all!  Thanks for being here.  We had a blast with this episode, and as you can imagine, there's a ton we wanted to unpack as we share some of these things that are deeply important to us.  As a disclaimer, if there is something that we say we don't subscribe to, that doesn't mean we absolutely never do it, rather, we openly acknowledge it as wrong and (by God's grace) fight to rid it from our habitual nature.  In other words, we are not wanting to come off as hypocritical, and instead want to echo Paul's wording in Philippians 3:12 - "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own."  What we have found to be true in our lives is that when we make the things of God (as revealed to us in His Word) a habit, then we are actually liberated and not restricted by bring Him honor.Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast@milenaciciotti @jordanciciottiSubscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House PodcastA loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.Verse of the Day:"In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch." - Psalm 5:3--- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

We love doing Q and As if y'all haven't noticed yet. One of the biggest troubles with social media is the distance it creates with people. Hearing from you all and getting to respond to your questions is something that helps us narrow that gap from us to you a little more.  Thanks so much for sending us your questions and sticking around to hear our responses.  May God richly bless you today and always!Questions: 03:17 - When is baby #3 coming? 07:01 - Is Milena restocking her shirts soon AND Any new Merch coming out? 08:46 - Can my husband and I be your Scottish besties? 09:10 - What are the toughest aspects of fatherhood so far for Jordan? 14:06 - Balance between Grace and Legalism? 20:23 - Any advice for Christians who are getting discouraged by what’s happening in the world? 25:02 - Would we ever move to California? 26:41 - How do you encourage your spouse to follow the Lord? 29:33 - What’s the biggest piece of financial advice to young couples? AND How do you manage money? 35:42 - How to know you want to spend the rest of your lives together/cold feet advice? 43:00 - What’s the biggest lesson learned so far in marriage?Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast@milenaciciotti @jordanciciottiSubscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House PodcastA loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.Verse of the Day:--- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Hey everyone!  So glad you're here!!  On this episode, we wanted to take an honest look at some of the challenges, struggles, and ideologies that our culture is immersed in regarding what it means to be masculine.  In an age of questioning the past traditions in hopes of a better tomorrow, we who follow Jesus ought to be on the cutting edge of conversations that describe the roles, responsibilities, and philosophy of manliness.  In a world that has perverted and even manipulated what it means to be a man, husband, and father, it is our conviction to turn to the Scriptures as our one and only source of Truth in understanding manhood.  While the world forces husbands to be either dominating or pacifying in their marriage, the Bible gives a tertiary option to be a servant-leader.  While the world tells fathers to either straighten up their kids with harsh beatings or simply sit back and let your child parent YOU, the Word of God says to discipline in love, without provoking your children to anger (or trauma).  We only scratch the surface of the ways society has influenced manhood in this episode, but we hope it serves as a starting point for conversations in your own context.  As always, we are so grateful to God for your love and support!  It is mutual on our end, too.  For the glory of God alone! Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse  *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info! Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week! @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti  @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission: Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty. Verse of the Day: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." - Proverbs 15:1 --- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Hey friends!  This episode gets a little juicy as we open up our hearts--our souls--to you in attempt to express the things that convict us to our core.  It is important to understand where we are coming from when we speak of convictions.  We are Bible-believing followers of Jesus and we choose to trust Him instead of the world as our standard of truth.  That foundation is what we are building on and motivated by in our convictions.  The word "conviction" means more than just a feeling or an opinion.  It is a deep-seated passion that remains constant regardless of popular opinion or societal norms.  We pray this blesses you and encourages boldness in your faith.  Lord bless!Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast@milenaciciotti @jordanciciottiSubscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House PodcastA loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.Verse of the Day:“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2--- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Happy 2021 y’all!  We hope your new year is off to a good start and you are blessed, even in the midst of any adversity you might be facing.  It’s our intention this year to press in and seek the Lord now more than ever.  Much of our focus will also be on building and refining our marriage all the more so that we may grow in love and support for each other.  It’s our prayer that some of what we are sharing in this episode will encourage you also.  Lord bless!   Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse   *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!   Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week! @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti  @jordanciciotti  Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube  Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.  Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission: Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.  Verse of the Day: "Better is open rebuke than hidden love." - Proverbs 27:5--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

In the age of celebrities, athletes, and social media personalities, influences are all around us.  Even if you don't have a fan base of millions or play a professional sport, you have more influence than you may realize.  Join us on this episode as we talk through what it means to have influence, what the Bible says about influences, and some of the good and bad that comes with it all.  Lord bless you!Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast@milenaciciotti @jordanciciottiSubscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House PodcastA loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.Verse of the Day: “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites.  For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others.  Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.  But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret.  And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.  And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.  Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." - Matthew 6:5-8--- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

We hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and had a chance to reflect on all God has given us (even in spite of how crazy 2020 has been).  And speaking of gratitude, we are so thankful for you and that you all are tuning in!  We strive to be intentional in our lives and part of that intentionality is displayed in how we celebrate holidays and make memories as a family.  We want to share some of those habits we’ve been doing as well as hear from you all on holiday traditions your families hold near and dear.  As we celebrate the Advent season and Christmas right around the corner, we encourage you to seek out how God can use you to be a blessing for others.  Let us know what you thought of our traditions and connect with us below on social media!  GOD BLESS!Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast@milenaciciotti @jordanciciottiSubscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House PodcastA loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.Verse of the Day:Galatians 6:9-10 - “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.  So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”Check out BibleGamesCentral.com for family-friendly and fun children's board games that are wholesome and faith-based. You can also find them on Instagram and Facebook at @BibleGamesCentral --plus, with Christmas right around the corner, these make the perfect gifts that are thoughtful and budget-friendly.--- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

We had an absolute blast with these questions!  If you are in or soon approaching the newlywed season, we are thrilled for you!  It is one of the most significant and fortifying seasons of your life, with much to sort through, but also much reward.  We hope you are encouraged by this episode and may God grant you peace and wisdom in whichever season of life you are currently experiencing.Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse *We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast@milenaciciotti @jordanciciottiSubscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House PodcastA loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty.Verse of the Day:"Do not move the ancient landmark that your fathers have set." - Proverbs 22:28--- You can also make a direct contribution to support this podcast, which will be reinvested in our mission to share the grace and truth of Jesus with our audience here: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

How should Bible-believing followers of Jesus respond to Halloween? Is it a harmless holiday for candy and costumes, or is there a deeper evil and spiritual darkness behind it? Join us and our mentor, Darry, as we discuss some of the origins and meaning behind Halloween and how the spiritual realm plays a role in this holiday. It’s our prayer that we would handle this topic with grace and truth, as is our goal with everything. We hope you are encouraged by this episode!Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse  (https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?referer=602217)*We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/?hl=en)@milenaciciotti  (https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/?hl=en)@jordanciciotti (https://www.instagram.com/jordanciciotti/?hl=en)Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCch2cmvxUAqDBslSeRcWPzw) and Milena’s Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmDvEa2u0FO5NhH5x2FGZQ) on YouTubeJoin our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/groups/asformeandmyhousepodcast/)A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty. Find out how you can get involved here:  https://gracecoffee.comVerse of the Day:"For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.’ So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” - Romans 14:11-12--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Hey y'all!  On this episode, we share some thoughts on what it means to indoctrinate, teach, guide, and discipline your children.  Coming from the Judeo-Christian worldview, the Bible--God's Word--is our guide and ultimate source of absolute truth.  You may not agree with us, and that is okay--just know if you aren't teaching your child as they grow, someone or something WILL teach them.  Our prayer for ourselves and for you all listening is that God would shape and prepare us for the calling to guide and influence the next generation for His glory and purposes.  Lord bless you!Compassion InternationalBe a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse  (https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?referer=602217)*We are working on a HUGE initiative with Compassion in Tanzania to raise $1.1M to meet critical needs and ask that you would prayerfully consider donating to care for those in extreme poverty while also bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them.  Check out the above link for more info!Follow us on IG and share us on your IG stories for a chance to win coffee on us this week!@asformeandmyhousepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/?hl=en)@milenaciciotti  (https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/?hl=en)@jordanciciotti (https://www.instagram.com/jordanciciotti/?hl=en)Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCch2cmvxUAqDBslSeRcWPzw) and Milena’s Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmDvEa2u0FO5NhH5x2FGZQ) on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/groups/asformeandmyhousepodcast/)  A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode.Check out our good friends at Grace Coffee Co. for some awesome coffee plus an even better mission:Grace Coffee aims to fill both the mugs and hearts of people across the globe. Our subscription gives you the benefit of drinking premium, organic fair-trade coffee, while helping rescue a child from extreme poverty. Find out how you can get involved here:  https://gracecoffee.comVerse of the Day:"He must increase and I must decrease." - John 3:30--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support