Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

What should Christian families consider when their kids graduate from high school? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a heartfelt question from the Jacks family about helping teens navigate life after graduation—whether that means college, work, missions, a gap year, or something else entirely. Drawing from personal experience raising their seven children, the Renos unpack practical, biblical principles for this pivotal life stage. They challenge the one-size-fits-all mindset often found in both homeschool and traditional school circles, and instead emphasize prayer, discernment, responsibility, and relationship. If your family is approaching (or already facing) the post-high school transition, this episode offers both wisdom and encouragement. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why there is no one "right path" after high school - The pros and cons of college, gap years, trades, and entrepreneurship - How to know when your teen is ready for independence - Why relationships and responsibility are key to maturity - How to help your child walk in faith as they discover God's calling Scripture Referenced: Colossians 3:23–24 Resources: Visionary Parenting (Read a Free Sample) – Get equipped to lead your family spiritually: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting VFM Live Events – Connect with us at a Visionary Family event or retreat: https://visionaryfam.com/events Unbound.org – A discipleship program helping young adults discover their calling: https://beunbound.us Connect With Us: Have a question or prayer request? We'd love to hear from you. Send an email to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team reads and prays over every message.

Books can shape families—and strengthen faith. In this inspiring episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a listener question about the books and resources that have deeply impacted their worldview and parenting journey. Rob and Amy each share two powerful books that have helped them understand God's truth more clearly and disciple their family with purpose. You'll hear about titles that confront the cultural lies of secularism, explore the foundations of biblical education, and help your family see history and current events through a Gospel lens. If you're looking to build your own family's library of truth, this episode is a great place to start. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How worldview books have shaped the Reinows' faith and family - Why it's valuable to read authors you don't 100% agree with - The difference between Greek and Hebrew models of education - Why Christian history matters for raising Gospel-centered kids - How to find trustworthy books for family discipleship Books Referenced: • How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer • What Your Child Needs to Know When by Robin Sampson • What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? by D. James Kennedy • All Through the Ages by Christine Miller Resources: Visionary Parenting (Read a Free Sample) – Discover God's purpose for your parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting VFM Live Events & Family Camps – Join us at a future conference or family camp near you: https://visionaryfam.com/events Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, book suggestions, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team prays for every email and would be honored to connect with you personally.

Family trips can make a huge impact in your family - and in the Kingdom of God. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a listener question about how trips, adventures, and getaways can be powerful tools to strengthen family relationships and grow in faith together. From family vacations and day trips to service opportunities and missions, the Rienows share personal stories, practical strategies, and biblical encouragement for making the most of your time away. Whether you're planning a vacation, visiting relatives, or stepping out in ministry, this episode will inspire you to see trips as a vital part of your family's spiritual formation. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why family trips can strengthen your spiritual and relational bonds - How to make the most of travel even with limited time or budget - The lifelong impact of family mission trips and service experiences - How conflict on trips can be a catalyst for growth - Ways to prioritize intentional family time in a busy culture Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:10, Matthew 5:14–16 Resources: Visionary Parenting (Read a Free Sample) – Discover God's purpose for your parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting VFM Live Events & Family Camps – Join us at a future conference or family camp near you: https://visionaryfam.com/events Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, questions, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team would be honored to pray with you personally.

Does your child know that their gifts matter to God? In this Christmas episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow explore the joy—and the challenge—of helping children discover and use their God-given talents for His glory. From music to sports to simple acts of kindness, every gift can be used to serve the Lord and bless others. Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical parenting insights, this episode will challenge you to help your kids (and yourself) overcome fear and discouragement so they can thrive in their faith. Whether it's singing in church or greeting a neighbor, every child can play a vital role in God's Kingdom—starting now. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why children (and adults) often stop using their gifts - How to encourage kids to serve without fear of failure - The joy God experiences when His children use their gifts - Practical ways to identify and activate your child's gifts - The difference between worldly influence and Christ-centered impact Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:10, Matthew 5:14–16, Matthew 25:14–30 Resources: Visionary Parenting (Read a Free Sample) – Discover God's purpose for your family and your parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting VFM Live Events 2026 – Join us in person for a family-strengthening event near you: https://visionaryfam.com/events Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, feedback, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team is ready to pray with and for you—and even schedule a personal call if needed.

Christmas is a time for celebration—but for many families, it's also a time when conflict surfaces and relationships feel strained. In this timely episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow joins Pastor Chris Sasser to answer honest questions from parents who long to reconnect with their adult children, especially those who are far from God. Drawing from the Never Too Late book and Bible study, Rob and Chris provide biblical and practical counsel for parents wrestling with emotional distance, spiritual discouragement, and relational tension. Whether your child is walking with the Lord or drifting away, this conversation will give you fresh hope and guidance for healing and influence. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How to respond when your child's life choices grieve or repel you - Ways to rebuild trust and connection with emotionally distant children - Why balancing grace and truth is essential in adult relationships - How to ask for forgiveness and invite honest conversations - Biblical encouragement for weary parents in difficult seasons Resources Referenced: Visionary Parenting - Start reading for FREE today at https://www.visionaryfam.com/parenting Never Too Late – Start reading for FREE today and begin restoring your relationship with your adult child: https://visionaryfam.com/nevertoolate Never Too Late Conference – January 10, 2026, in Charleston, SC. Learn more and register at: https://visionaryfam.com/events Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your prayer requests or questions to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team prays for every message, and we're happy to connect personally by phone or email.

Did you know that God planned Christmas before He created the world? In this special Christmas episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a powerful message about the love, sovereignty, and redemptive plan of God—one that was in motion before Genesis 1:1 and fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. Rob walks through one of life's most painful and difficult questions: "If God loves me and is all-powerful, why does He allow pain and suffering?" With deep biblical insight and personal testimony, he shows how the message of Christmas offers both the answer and the hope we need. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How God planned redemption before the world began - Why suffering doesn't mean God is absent or powerless - What Joseph's story reveals about God's providence and purpose - How Christmas proves that pain is not the end of the story - Why we can trust God even when we don't understand our circumstances Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 45:4–8, Isaiah 46:9–10, 1 Peter 1:18–20, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21 Resources: Visionary Parenting (Free Download) – Start reading Amy and Rob's book on biblical parenting today: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Cedar Bay Family Camp – Join us in Michigan for an unforgettable week of faith and family fun in July 2026: https://visionaryfam.com/events Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, questions, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team prays for every email and would be honored to connect with you. Next Week: Stay tuned for more gospel-centered encouragement to help your family follow Jesus and pass on faith to the next generation.

Every Christian parent wants their children to have more—but not just more money or success. In this stirring Family Vision episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a personal and biblical vision for what it means to want more faith, more boldness, and more spiritual fruit for the next generation. Recorded live at the Visionary Family Thanksgiving Ball, Rob unpacks why the family is the God-ordained foundation of culture and why that foundation is under attack. You'll learn how the early church discipled believers first at home, why grandparents have a crucial spiritual role, and how your life today can impact generations to come for Christ. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why the family is the foundation of culture and faith - How the early church prioritized discipleship in the home - The biblical calling of grandparents in spiritual leadership - What it means to make your ceiling your children's floor - How to cultivate a multi-generational vision for your family Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 1–3, Acts 2:38–39, Malachi 4:6, Psalm 71:18, Deuteronomy 6 Resources: Start Reading *Visionary Parenting* for Free – Discover God's purpose for your family and begin building a spiritual legacy today: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Join the Visionary Family Community – Connect with families around the world who are committed to following Jesus and helping their children do the same: https://visionaryfam.com/community/ Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, feedback, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team would be honored to stand with your family in prayer and encouragement. Next Week: Don't miss the conclusion of this special Thanksgiving message—more practical encouragement to help you build a Gospel legacy for future generations.

For years, Dr. Rob Rienow was spiritually neglecting his family—even while serving as a pastor. In this powerful episode of *Family Vision*, Rob shares his personal story of repentance and transformation, urging Christian parents to make their home the first mission field. Recorded live at the Visionary Family Thanksgiving Ball, this message calls fathers and mothers to take up the biblical mantle of spiritual leadership in the home. Through Scripture, stories, and candid reflections, Rob challenges families to prioritize family worship and spiritually guide their children through daily time in God's Word and prayer. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why spiritual neglect is one of the most common dangers in Christian parenting - What Deuteronomy 6 reveals about God's calling for parents - How to start (or restart) regular family worship in your home - The difference between saying faith is a priority and living like it is - Why Thanksgiving is a perfect time for family prayer and discipleship Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:5–7, Malachi 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 95, Matthew 4:4 Resources: Start Reading "Visionary Parenting" for Free – Get your free sample chapter and take the first step toward building a Gospel-centered family: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Partner with Visionary Family Ministries – Your tax-deductible gift helps reach more families with the Gospel and biblical parenting resources: https://visionaryfam.com/support Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team prays for every message and is honored to stand with you and your family. Next Week: Rob continues this message from the Thanksgiving Ball and shares practical encouragement for starting a new spiritual rhythm in your home. Don't miss it!

Is capitalism really greedy and communism truly compassionate? In Part 2 of his message, Dr. Rob Rienow shares stories, illustrations, and biblical principles that dismantle the lie at the heart of communism. These ideologies promise fairness and equality—but at the cost of faith, family, and freedom. This episode continues our urgent conversation on how Christians should view economic and political systems through a biblical lens. You'll hear practical examples of how free-market principles align with Scripture, and why forced redistribution robs both dignity and compassion. Rob also calls believers to set their hearts on their true citizenship—not in any earthly nation, but in heaven. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - The difference between freedom economics and control economics - Why socialism depends on forced generosity and robs personal dignity - How biblical charity differs from government redistribution - What the Bible teaches about work, wages, ownership, and responsibility - Why being "heavenly minded" makes us more effective on earth Scriptures Referenced: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Ephesians 4:28, Revelation 21, 2 Peter 3:11-14 Resources: Help Families Around the World Follow Jesus – Learn how you can partner with Visionary Family Ministries to expand biblical teaching, training, and outreach in 2026: https://visionaryfam.com/family2026 Make a Gift – Your donation equips churches and strengthens families with Gospel-centered resources: https://visionaryfam.com/support Connect With Us: Have a question or prayer request? Email podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team would be honored to pray with you and for your family. Don't Miss: Part 1 of this conversation in Episode 276 where Rob outlines the spiritual and biblical foundation behind this message.

Communism isn't just a political theory—it's a spiritual Trojan horse. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow takes us inside a biblical critique of socialism and communism, showing how these ideologies stand in direct opposition to God's design for the family, the church, and the Gospel itself. Rob unpacks the deceptive appeal of communism—its promises of fairness, compassion, and equality—and contrasts them with Scripture's commands for work, charity, ownership, and family discipleship. Drawing from history, economics, and biblical truth, this message exposes the anti-family agenda of statism and challenges believers to resist hollow philosophies with the Word of God. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why socialism and communism threaten the Christian family - How the Bible calls individuals, families, and churches to fight poverty - The spiritual roots and goals of Marxist ideology - Why forced charity contradicts biblical generosity - How to disciple your children to spot deceptive cultural lies Scriptures Referenced: Colossians 2:8, 2 Thessalonians 3, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 13 Resources: Partner with Visionary Family Ministries – Help us reach more families with biblical truth. Your gifts directly support global discipleship and teaching: https://visionaryfam.com/support 2026 Ministry Vision – Learn how God is opening doors around the world to bring Gospel-centered teaching to families and churches: https://visionaryfam.com/family2026 Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team prays for every email we receive and would be honored to connect with you directly. Next Week: Don't miss Part 2 of this vital message on communism and the Christian family. We'll go even deeper into the ideological battle and how families can stand firm in biblical truth.