Between errands to run, family obligations to fulfill and feeling spent at the end of a long work week, it can be mighty tough to muster up the will to make date night happen. I mean, who wants to go on date night when all you can think about is the pile of laundry sitting in your bedroom or the fact that the only thing left in your fridge is expired yogurt? In this episode, we’ll reimagine date night by taking a closer look at both its placement of importance in our relationship and on our calendar. Additionally, we’ll supply oodles of creative, budget-friendly date ideas, along with some practical tips as to how we can keep date night a priority together.Date Night Conversation Starters for Your Spouse:What is your favorite memory of dating me?What is your favorite sexual memory of us?What food reminds you of me?What is your favorite thing that I do for you?What movie reminds you of us?What do you like most that I do in bed?What’s your favorite time of day to be intimate?When did you know you wanted to kiss me?What’s your favorite activity that we do together?What is something I could do to make you trust me even more?When do you feel the most protected and taken care of?What can I do to make sure you feel safe with me?When we hang out with friends, do I make you feel like you’re still my priority?When we are with my family, do I make you feel like you’re still my priority?What was your first favorite movie, as a child?What do you want to do when you retire?Do you imagine being like as grandparents?  What’s another career that you think you would love?Who was your favorite teacher when you were a child?What’s your favorite memory with your mom?What’s your favorite memory with your dad?What’s the most anxious you ever felt?What’s the angriest you ever felt?Did you collect stuff as a child?What’s the most scared you ever felt, as a child?What’s the accomplishment you are most proud of?Where do you want to be living in 10 years?Which of your friends would you choose if you had to be on a desert island with just one?When you were a kid, did you feel that you fitted in?What was your favorite subject in middle school?Who was your first crush?If you could go back in time, what age would you be again?If you could see into the future, what would you want to know?What is the best thing about our relationship?When you wake up in the middle of the night, what do you think about?Did you ever want more or fewer siblings?How did you siblings shape who you are?What was your favorite date night we ever had?Check out the AFM+MH Facebook Page Here!:https://www.facebook.com/groups/asformeandmyhousepodcast/Sponsors:Fi Smart Collars - Get $50 off with code: "house" at tryfi.comOats Overnight - Get 10% off your entire order plus a free BlenderBottle with your first order when you use the code "HOUSE” at www.oatsovernight.comSkillshare - Get 2 free months of Premium Membership and unlimited access to thousands of classes for free at Skillshare.com/HOUSE--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

In part I of Uncovering the Will of God, Jordan and Steffen focus in on what exactly we mean by the "will of God" and how the Bible itself is God's will revealed to us.  Still, many of us struggle to apply these principles of God's revealed will to the specific situations we find in our own lives.  This week, Jordan and Milena unpack some ideas to uncovering the concealed will of God as it pertains to our own contexts.Check out our new Facebook page here to continue the conversation:https://www.facebook.com/groups/asformeandmyhousepodcast/Main Takeaway Points:Patience is the fastest route to the will of God.Patience is provision.Patience is productive.Patience is not passive.Get 30% off your first month of Scentbird at scentbird.com/HOUSE and use the promo code HOUSE at checkout.Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order when you go to foursigmatic.com/HOUSEFor all your insurance needs--whether it be life, home, auto, disability, or pet--Policy Genius has you covered.  Go to policygenius.com to see how much you can save.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Whether we’re stuck trying to make a difficult decision or feeling emotionally vexed by our current circumstances, the question of “what is the will of God?” is likely a frequent thought. For the next two episodes, we’ll take some time for honest conversation about the will of God and how to discern what is and what isn’t God’s plan for us. With questions concerning romantic relationships, work decisions, lingering hurt or confusing life outcomes, we’ll learn to uncover God’s will amidst them.Check out our new Facebook page here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/asformeandmyhousepodcast/Also, for two free months of premium membership access to thousands of online learning classes, check out skill share.com/HOUSE--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

We hope you all had a blessed and happy new year celebration!  As you seek to make healthy changes in your life, may we encourage you to focus on who Jesus is and what His Word says about you?  You have unalienable, intrinsic self-worth.  You are invaluable and precious to the Almighty Creator of everything.  Rest in knowing that your worth doesn't come from targeted objectives you accomplish this year (or the lack thereof) but in knowing you are enough to God.  We decided to focus on becoming more disciplined in the various areas in our lives, so that God would be most glorified in us, our marriage, our parenting, and work life.  We pray this episode blesses you in your way of thinking about your new year's resolutions and goals.  Lord bless you!Also, check out Skillshare.com/HOUSE for two free months of premium access to thousands of classes and opportunities that will aid in your pursuits of personal growth and development this year!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

We hope you all had a blessed and enjoyable Christmas!  For this week's episode, we want to share a little bit about how we chose to celebrate Christmas and some of the traditions we are starting with our children and families each year.  Let us know your ideas and thoughts on what we discuss!Topics Mentioned:- Santa Claus- Sharing Christmas with multiple families- Celebrating Jesus as the main focus- Giving gifts to those less fortunate/charitable acts- and More!Products Mentioned:- Puracy: Get 20% off your first order at puracy.com/myhouse--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Hey Fam!  We are so grateful to have had this year full of blessings and new beginnings!  It certainly hasn't been a cake walk by any means, but through the ups and downs, we know we can always cling to the promises of God in His Word.  Thank you SO SO much for being a part of our podcast family and we pray God richly blesses each one of you in 2020!Topics Mentioned:- Jordan graduating from his training- Baby Alethea is born!- Milena's struggle with Ulcerative Colitis- Starting our podcast- Moving and bringing family to stay with us- Baby #2!Products Mentioned:- Puracy: Get 20% off your first order at puracy.com/myhouse- Simplisafe: Huge holiday special ends on 12/31!  Visit simplisafe.com/HOUSE to see how much you can save- Function of Beauty: Receive 20% off your first customized shampoo & conditioner set at functionofbeauty.com/HOUSE--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

We are so honored and thrilled to have Darry back on the podcast this week as we examine what the Bible and other historical resources say about the story of Jesus' birth.  It is amazing to see how God meshes everything together to bring about the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures in the birth of Jesus the Messiah.  Prepare to be mind-blown at the amazing jewels found in the pages of the Bible surrounding the reason we celebrate Jesus this season!  Even if you don't consider yourself a Christian (or even spiritual), you're sure to be amazed at the depth Darry takes us on this episode.Be sure to check out Policygenius.com for all your insurance needs.Head over to beautycounter.com to take advantage of their special holiday offers before they're gone.Also, if you want to join the millions of students already learning on Skillshare and get two months of unlimited access to thousands of classes for free, head over to Skillshare.com/HOUSE to sign up.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

You heard how God transformed him to be a mighty witness for Jesus among Jewish people in the last episode, and now Glenn is back to give some very solid Biblical and experiential wisdom about how you (yes, YOU) can be a bold witness to Jews in your sphere of influence in particular, and to all people in general.  Glenn clarifies 10 myths that many Christians believe when it comes to witnessing to their Jewish friends:1.) Jewish people must know the Old Testament a lot better than I do.2.) Don’t most Jewish people believe in God (and Heaven/Hell/Sin)?3.) Aren’t Jewish people still waiting for the Messiah?4.) Aren’t Orthodox Jews harder to reach than more secular Jews?5.) I’m a Gentile, so I’m at a disadvantage trying to reach Jewish people.6.) With Jewish people shouldn’t you witness from the Old Testament?7.) I’m afraid if I say the wrong thing, I will offend my Jewish friend.8.) Before I tell him about Messiah, shouldn’t I gain the friendship of the Jewish person I want to evangelize?9.) My pastor says Jewish people already have a covenant and can get to Heaven without having to believe in Jesus.10.) My Jewish friend hates Jews for Jesus – should I avoid that ministry?It is encouraging to see the fulfillment of God's promises in Scripture come to pass right before our very eyes.  He promised he would keep a remnant of his people for himself that would be preserved throughout all time.  Messianic Jews like Glenn are living proof of that promise, and it is wonderful to see the ministry he is doing among Jews and Gentiles alike.Be sure to check out Lola, a female-founded company offering a full line of organic cotton, 100% natural, feminine hygiene products.  Plus, take advantage of their simple, customizable subscription service so you don't have to keep forcing your husband, fiancé, or boyfriend to go pick up a box for you at the store when you run out and that time of the month is back.  For 30% off your first month's subscription, visit mylola.com and enter "HOUSE" when you subscribe.Also, check out Puracy for all your home and baby care product needs!  They make natural, multi-surface cleaners, stain removers, dish soaps, laundry detergents, baby shampoos, body washes, conditioners, and more!  They also have over 20,000 five star reviews online, so you don't even have to take our word for it!  And on top of that, for every purchase, Puracy makes a donation to local children and families who are less fortunate!  It's a win-win for everyone!  With Christmas right around the corner, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this special offer of 20% off your first order, but only if you go to puracy.com/myhouseIf you have a special occasion coming up (or even just because!), our friends at the Bouqs Co have the perfect floral arrangements, plants, succulents, wreaths and gives for any occasion.  The quality of their farm-fresh, sustainably grown flowers stand alone compared to their competitors, and it shows!  They even have wedding and corporate packages that allow you to save up to 80% versus traditional florists!  All you have to do to get 25% off your first order is head to bouqs.com/house--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

This week, we sat down with a dear friend of mine named Glenn Harris as he shared his testimony on coming to know Jesus after being raised in a secular Jewish family, and later dabbling in New Age and occult teachings until the Holy Spirit revealed the Truth of Jesus to him.  Glenn is now a Messianic Jew, or a Jew who believes Jesus is the Messiah, and serves as an Associate Rabbi at Congregation Shema Yisrael in Bloomfield, Michigan.  He lives out his testimony in fulfillment of Paul's words in Romans 1:16, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus, for it is the power unto salvation; for the Jew first, and then the Gentile."Glenn's testimony is evidence that the Word of God is living and active and can cut to our very heart and soul to transform our lives (Hebrews 4:12).To find out more about Glenn's ministry, check out www.shema.com.Be sure to check out Beauty Counter and their newly launched "Countertime Collection" for all your skincare needs.  Head over to beauty counter.com to check out their special holiday offers just in time for Christmas (no coupon needed).Also, receive 20% off your first fully customized shampoo and conditioner set from Function of Beauty just for being our listener!  To redeem, go to functionofbeauty.com/HOUSE--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support

Thank you all for sharing about your lives with us and trusting us enough to be vulnerable.  We have been in many of your shoes before when it comes to needing advice and guidance on particular issues (and we still need it all the time!).  We hope some of the thoughts we share encourage you to seek out answers in the Scriptures and from mentors and leaders in your life who can come alongside you and walk with you when you need it most.  We love you all tremendously!Some great resources talked about in today's episode:Huge database for Biblical questions and answers: www.gotquestions.orgCanvas People:Get your FREE 11" x 14" canvas when you text "HOUSE" to 64-000 (just pay shipping)!The Bouqs Co:Get 25% off your order when you use the code "house"www.bouqs.com/houseSkillshare:Join the millions of students already learning today with our special offer!  Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE by going to www.skillshare.com/house--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support