Church and Family Life Podcast

The Western church is in shambles. It has become lukewarm and compromised because of a love for the world, a lack of an awestruck fear of God, and a watered-down view of His grace and sovereignty. In answer to this crisis Kevin Swanson has issued an urgent call-to-arms in his new book, Strong: An Urgent Call to Strengthen the Things that Remain. Pulling no punches, he calls out Christians to reject escapist pursuits—be it through alcohol, sports, the Internet, or other off-ramps from reality—and pursue a stronger grace, a stronger faith, a stronger church, and stronger families.   Join Scott Brown and Jason Dohm in today’s podcast as they break down the book with Kevin.  

Join us on June 20-21 at the Brown Family Farm for this special time of refreshment for dads and their girls. Enjoy outdoor activities, together, such as volleyball, canoe races, and archery, even as you take in practical messages on the beauty of biblical womanhood.  God created women to do particular things—the most wonderful things! They take care of husbands, children, and homes, and selflessly give themselves to raise the next generation. This theme will be the focus at our annual Father and Daughter Retreat as we encourage young women to “lead a quiet life” (1 Thess. 4:11), rather than chase fulfillment elsewhere. Learn more about this event in today’s podcast. 

What should we wear and not wear? When most Christians think about acceptable clothing, they’re inclined to debate a woman’s skirt length or other feminine attire. But the Bible goes much deeper than that. In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Jeff Pollard, discuss Scott’s new book, Beyond Modesty: Tracing the Meaning of Clothing through the Fabric of Scripture. They explain that the doctrine of clothing—which unfolds in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation—goes far beyond matters of modesty in women's clothing; it speaks to the very nature of man's sin and God’s work to clothe sinners in His righteous robes. Once realizing this—whether we’re man or woman—we should seek to reflect Christ in how we dress.  Click Here to Order Beyond Modesty

What should women's ministry look like in the church? In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Jeff Pollard, answer this question by breaking down the key elements of women’s ministry given by Paul in Titus 2. The Scriptures’ directives are clear—women aren’t to teach other men, yet they are to play an active role in discipleship. Older women are to be holy and sober in their conduct as they teach younger women how “to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed” (Titus 2:3-5).

Every Christian is a counselor—whether we realize it or not. The question is: what worldview do we draw from when we give advice? In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Jason Winslade, discuss the folly of secular psychology—which assumes that man is basically good—and even some Christian counseling, which baptizes Freudian psychology with a few Bible verses. What’s needed, instead, is people who think biblically and reject dangerous worldly philosophies (Col. 2:8-10), drawing from God’s all-sufficient Word to restore sinners and support the suffering in their time of need (Gal. 6:1-2). Relying on the sure foundation of Scripture, every Christian can learn, with God’s help, to wisely counsel others. 

Tilly Dillehay, a pastor's wife and author of 'Dear Hemlock', delves into the struggles women face and how virtues can sometimes hide vices. She discusses the corrosive temptations of Satan on women’s lives—affecting relationships and self-perception. The conversation highlights a fictional woman's journey through faith challenges and gratitude in marriage. They explore the balance of empathy and truth among women, the dynamics of raising children in faith, and the vital role of strong family ties in nurturing vibrant church communities.

We need strong families. An outside the Bible, one of the best books you’ll find to build yours up is The Theology of the Family. In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm discuss this treasure trove of biblical wisdom. Drawing from the Reformers and Puritans, it features rich biblical gems from 56 different authors on: (1) fatherhood and motherhood; (2) marriage; (3) childbearing; (4) bringing up children; (5) abortion; (6) modest apparel; (7) advice to young people, and more. Packed with hundreds of short, powerful articles you can read, as a family, in minutes, the book’s already helped thousands of dads, moms, and children in their walk with God. And this expanded heirloom edition is one you’ll want to go to, again and again, for foundational truths and practical insights in raising your family. 

Raised with blue-collar roots in the Houston area, Bradley Pierce was blessed with a strong Christian family from a young age. The close-knit Pierce clan embraced the faith for generations, with his Papa and Nana hosting the family for weekly Sunday dinners after church. Realizing his sin and need of a Savior, Bradley professed Christ and was baptized at age seven. As he reached adulthood, he was led to serve God in the field of law, and for the last twenty years, elder and attorney Don Hart has been a key mentor in his life. Bradley currently serves with Don at Heritage Defense, while as leading the Foundation to Abolish Abortion and Abolish Abortion Texas as president. 

Raised by secularists, Justin Miller’s family life was a wreck. While in the eighth grade, his parents divorced—a trauma worse than death—and Justin’s mom looked to him to help raise his two younger siblings. Given a Bible at age 11, he read it every morning till age 23, but felt no peace. Newly married at the time, he was powerfully saved when he heard Adrian Rogers preach the true gospel on the radio. His wife came to Christ four months later, and they soon joined a church where the pastor taught through the Bible, verse by verse. As their faith grew, Justin was called to pastoral ministry. Moved by the Puritans’ legacy, Justin has given his life to sound but heart-felt teaching and currently serves as lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri.   

From an early age, Chris Law remembers the church being the center of family life, as his parents quietly but faithfully served their local body. This example of selfless, hardworking love shaped his childhood, and after confessing Christ at age six, Chris’s love for the church grew. Sensing a calling for pastoral ministry, he attended the Master’s College where he met his future wife Jennifer. Once married, Chris selfishly only wanted a small family, but God changed his heart as he grew in faith and reverence for the Scriptures. Chris is now the father of seven and serves as the pastor of Geneva Lakes Church in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.