The Family Teams Podcast

FREE PDF on how to start your own weekly family meal rhythm: https://familyteams.com/meal --- This is the final instalment in our Weekly Family Meal series on the podcast. We start diving deep into this topic inside the Family Teams Accelerator in February, so if you're ready to start using this tool and building a lifelong rhythm, make sure you join us to get real-time coaching as you implement it, and connect with other families! Today we're joined by Rhett and Ang Barbour, who have been doing an intentional, weekly, family meal for 20 years. You'll hear why it's the ONE rhythm that they never compromise on, and how they've used it to drastically shape their family culture. Listen in and get highly actionable tips on starting your own meaningful weekly meal to help build your family's culture. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:04 How the Barbours got into this rhythm 6:49 Getting started with little kids 16:34 How this has impacted Rhett and Ang personally at a soul level 25:22 The perfect Thanksgiving meal every week Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: FREE PDF on how to start your own weekly family meal rhythm: https://familyteams.com/meal Join the Family Teams Accelerator for hands on training: https://familyteams.com/accelerator --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Discover the transformative power of weekly, multigenerational family meals. Delve into how meaningful conversations and storytelling can deepen family connections. Learn to create a sacred atmosphere with rituals like lighting candles and offering blessings. Combat the hustle and hurry that threaten to dilute the experience. Uncover strategies for fostering emotional presence and identity among generations, making every meal a cherished gathering that strengthens family bonds.

Explore how to establish sustainable, multi-generational family meals that last for decades. Learn to give kids ownership with roles to keep them engaged. Discover tips for creating a 'greatest hits' menu with favorite meals, and how small rituals can maintain connection during absences. Get practical hacks from a mom's perspective, including easy meal prep and festive clean-up dances. Overcome obstacles like bad nights and advice for young moms to keep it manageable while ensuring family traditions thrive.

Discover the secret to uniting three generations at the dinner table with joy! Learn why making family meals fun is essential for keeping the tradition alive. The hosts share practical tips for starting a weekly multigenerational meal and highlight common joy killers to avoid, especially for dads. Uncover how tactile rituals can deepen family connections and the vital role dads play in creating a joyful atmosphere. Prepare to transform family dinners into memorable events that foster love and cohesion!

There's an unhinged consensus that patriarchy is a problem, it's bad, and it needs to be dismantled. That's one of the core tenets of the new, secular world order and "morality". It's totally false, but it's been spurred onward over the past 100 years by feminism, which has also become a consensus. We're so steeped in it that seemingly everyone has assumed feminist tendencies and beliefs, just due to the waters in which we swim, culturally. Jeremy is joined by Dr. Carrie Gress today to talk about feminism, gender, abortion, and why all of this is a slow but steady under-the-radar revolution in an attempt to destroy America and Christianity. This conversation is VITAL to understand if you don't want to be polluted by the world. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:28 Something Wicked and End of Woman 5:06 This is NOT what feminism means 8:48 Should you want your daughters to be empowered and independent? (clip?) 12:46 Freedom as license vs to do what you ought (clip?) 20:59 Does this require theology? 26:33 Birth control (catholic birth control clip) 33:00 Abortion as a Feminist sacrament 41:54 The IDEAL Feminist movement --- 🎁 FREE COURSE: 5 Days To Transform Your Family Into A Team: https://familyteams.com/transform/ --- Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Something Wicked by Dr. Carrie Gress: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQFVNVJL End of Woman by Dr. Carrie Gress: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684514185/ Theology of Home: https://theologyofhome.com/ Dr. Carrie Gress: https://www.carriegress.com/ Dr. Carrie Gress on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrie.gress/ --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Join Philip and Natasha Dosa, co-founders of Stay and Go, as they explore emotional connections within family life. Philip emphasizes the importance of shifting from external pressures to internal heart needs, while Natasha shares practical family rhythms like emotional check-ins. Revel in their journey of learning to pray together and using storytelling to understand feelings. They also delve into the profound impact of public repentance and humility in parenting, shaping a culture of authenticity that nurtures children's faith.

You've probably heard about this phrase, "DINK Lifestyle"...it stands for "Dual Income, No Kids". This is a lifestyle that some couples are choosing to live, whereby they prioritize work and income and doing whatever they want, without the "burden" of kids. This is a selfish, anti-family, and very sad way to live, and it's vital that we put forward a more compelling vision for the future so that we save as many people as possible from going down this path of regret. Jeremy is joined by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, to talk about the SILK lifestyle..."Single Income, Lots of Kids". We talk about why DINK is so destructive, the underlying philosophy behind it, and how to create a real vision for flourishing. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:08 DINK vs SILK 3:59 Promotion of certain lifestyles 9:37 What's wrong with celebrating DINK? 15:45 Vision for flourishing 21:40 Narratives and deciding what to celebrate Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: X Post: https://x.com/TheRobertBshow/status/1994556735764533374 Classical Conversations: https://classicalconversations.com/ New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/opinion/marriage-divorce-happy.html Woke and Weaponized by Robert Bortins: https://wokeandweaponized.com/ Robert's Substack: https://substack.com/@therobertbshow --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Discover the magic of one-on-one time with your kids! Learn how these simple interactions can strengthen connections and ensure no child feels overlooked. Hear tips on integrating these moments into your daily routines, making them fun and meaningful. The hosts share age-appropriate ideas for engaging conversations and suggest using everyday activities as opportunities for bonding. Plus, find out the special role mom plays in fostering these connections and building a loving family dynamic.

Explore the significance of a father's emotional availability and its impact on family dynamics. Learn how a dad's warmth fosters a connection that nurtures faith in children. Discover what emotional unavailability looks like and why it can hinder relationship building. Get practical steps to enhance your emotional presence, including scheduling emotional processing and becoming a circuit breaker. Plus, hear about the supportive role a spouse can play in this journey towards deeper family connections.

April Pryor, a dedicated mother and family formation expert, joins a lively discussion on sibling dynamics and the notorious 'Black Sheep Effect.' The conversation dives into how this phenomenon can alienate children, highlighting red flags that parents should watch for. April shares practical solutions for fostering connection, emphasizing the importance of unified parenting and avoiding identity boxing. They explore strategies for rebuilding relationships, like increasing one-on-one time and teaching children to combat negative narratives with truth.