The Family Teams Podcast

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.

We think having an annual family summit is one of the most important rhythms families can add to help them start to become a family team. In this episode, we're joined by Blake and Chandler Smith, who will be our coaches inside the Family Teams Accelerator in December. They are EXPERTS when it comes to meetings (which means they're fun and connective, NOT boring and horrible like you'd think). They break down why they do a family summit every year, how they do it (the 3 main sections), lessons learned over the past decade-plus of doing this, AND the extremely vulnerable exercise they do every year. Listen to this, get excited about how this could change your family's life, and then join us inside the Accelerator! --- FREE SUMMIT REFLECTION APP: https://familyteams.com/summit JOIN THE ACCELERATOR: https://familyteams.com/accelerator --- On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:43 How to reflect on the previous year 6:48 Why do a family summit? 13:59 The elements of a successful structure 15:35 The most meaningful activity for moms 19:50 State of the family 22:12 Encouraging the mothers 24:50 Encouraging the fathers 27:26 Accelerator --- Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com --- Resources Mentioned: FREE SUMMIT REFLECTION APP: https://familyteams.com/summit JOIN THE ACCELERATOR: https://familyteams.com/accelerator Principles by Ray Dalio: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074B2CZJG/ --- 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!

We have been doing this for over a decade, and it's paid off HUGE dividends for our family. Today we're talking about our annual family summit, including why you should consider doing one, and how to pull it off. This is SUCH an impactful day for us, and for so many of the other families in the Family Teams ecosystem that we really wanted to give you guys our full playbook. That's why we're dedicating the entire month of December in the Family Teams Accelerator to this topic. It's THAT important. --- FREE PDF ON FAMILY SUMMITS: https://familyteams.com/summit JOIN THE ACCELERATOR AND GET THE FULL TRAINING: https://familyteams.com/accelerator --- On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Annual Family Summit 3:02 Where to do family summits 7:21 Why have a family summit 15:59 Evening of reflection 20:00 The day of the summit 29:04 Reviewing family culture Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982137274/ 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250857775/ Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1847941842/ --- 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!

Do you know why you're living the style of life you're living? Do you know just how new it is, and what the modern western society has done to family? It's been a long march to get here, but the results have been devastating. Rory Groves joins us today to talk about the book their ministry is re-publishing, Henry and the Great Society, and why this is an important cultural message that we need to get into as many people's hands as possible. This podcast cuts to the very root of what's broken about modern, western society, and yet gives hope as Rory and Jeremy discuss how to return to a more normal, family- and community-centered approach to life. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Why Republish An Old Book 7:15 Why "The Great Society"? 12:14 Why We Still Assume Newer, Better, Faster Tech Is The Answer 17:56 What USED To Exist To Promote An Alternative Vision To "MORE" 22:41 Freedom As The Ultimate Value 31:21 The Solution To The Good Life 39:50 How To Make Decisions About Technology Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Henry and the Great Society: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatherandgrow/henry-and-the-great-society Gather and Grow: https://gatherandgrow.us/ Durable Trades: https://www.thegrovestead.com/durabletrades/ The Family Economy: https://www.thegrovestead.com/familyeconomy/ Freedom Is Killing Our Liberty by AZ Adams: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1TZN52S/ --- 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!