

Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice
Dr. Rob & Amy Rienow
Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow provide practical, encouraging, and real conversations about faith and family. Each episode will give you hope and encouragement to grow in your faith and strengthen your family. Family Vision is the podcast ministry of Visionary Family Ministries.
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Discover more resources to help your family at visonaryfam.com
Questions or comments? Email us at info@visionaryfam.com
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Aug 28, 2023 • 22min
Is Your Home Filled with Anger?
Is your home filled with anger? Anger is a serious character issue that everyone struggles with to one degree or another. Anger can destroy a marriage, a parent child relationship, as well as sibling connection. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares essential biblical insights about anger as well as practical ways to help yourself (and your child) find freedom from anger. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Capture a Christian vision for your parenting through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Experience the Visionary Parenting Video Bible Study with your small group or church class: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-video-bible-study Learn new ways to connect with a teenager who may be cold and distant through Rob and Amy’s book, Five Reasons For Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens

Aug 21, 2023 • 25min
Starting (or Re-starting) Family Worship
How are you doing when it comes to praying and reading the Bible with your children? Perhaps you started when they were young, but now it is more of a struggle. Sadly, I completely neglected family worship the first 10 years of our marriage! Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he shares simple and practical ways your family can start – or restart – family worship in your home. This is part 2 of this conversation. Be sure to check out last week’s episode on “The Power of Family Worship” to hear more about the biblical and historical foundations for spiritual life in your family. Capture a Christian vision for your parenting through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Experience the Visionary Parenting Video Bible Study with your small group or church class: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-video-bible-study Learn new ways to connect with a teenager who may be cold and distant through Rob and Amy’s book, Five Reasons For Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens

Aug 14, 2023 • 26min
The Power of Family Worship
Most parents struggle when it comes to praying and reading the Bible with their children. I completely neglected family worship the first 10 years of our marriage. Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he shares his story along with the biblical and historical foundation for the practice of family worship. Be sure to check out next week’s episode which will be filled with practical ways your family can start (or re-start) family worship. Capture a Christian vision for your parenting through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Experience the Visionary Parenting Video Bible Study with your small group or church class: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-video-bible-study Learn new ways to connect with a teenager who may be cold and distant through Rob and Amy’s book, Five Reasons For Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens

Aug 7, 2023 • 18min
Obstacles to Spiritual Impact at Home
What are the obstacles to spiritually leading our children? Passing our faith to our kids is our most important mission. Because of this, the parent child relationship comes under tremendous spiritual attack. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares two areas of his parenting where he is struggling, along with key Scriptures which are giving him strength to grow. Grow in your vision and strategy as a Christian parent with Rob and Amy’s book Visionary Parenting: Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Moms, find encouragement in Amy’s book, https://visionaryfam.com/shop/notsoperfectmom: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/notsoperfectmom

Jul 31, 2023 • 23min
When Work & Family Collide - A Conversation with Joe Simonds (Part 2)
What happens when our commitment at work causes damage at home? Have you ever experienced the results of getting your priorities out of order? Has your child ever seen you lose control? Rob Rienow continues his conversation with Joe Simonds from SaltStrong.com In this episode, Joe shares the story of how the pressures of starting a business affected his relationship with his wife and children. You will be encouraged with practical ways you can prioritize your faith and family relationships. Get your copy of Let There Be Fish: Become a Fisherman of Faith at these links: Regular Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Let-There-Be-Fish-Fisherman/dp/B0C51V6NQS/ Full Color Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Let-There-Be-Fish-Fisherman/dp/B0C51PCVN2 Bulk discounts: www.visionaryfam.com/fish Learn more about Salt Strong, America’s number one online fishing club: Website: SaltStrong.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salt-strong-fishing/id1073473354

Jul 24, 2023 • 18min
Putting Faith Over Fear - A Conversation with Joe Simonds (Part 2)
What does it look like to put faith over fear? One of the hardest places to be bold with our faith is in the workplace. In this episode, Rob Rienow interviews Joe Simonds from SaltStrong.com. God called Joe and his brother Luke to start a unique online business which has also become a ministry. What does it mean to live for Christ at work? Is it worth the risk to make your Christianity public? Are you facing a decision where you have to choose between faith and fear? This episode will encourage you to choose faith! Get your copy of Let There Be Fish: Become a Fisherman of Faith at these links: Regular Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Let-There-Be-Fish-Fisherman/dp/B0C51V6NQS/ Full Color Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Let-There-Be-Fish-Fisherman/dp/B0C51PCVN2 Bulk discounts: www.visionaryfam.com/fish Learn more about Salt Strong, America’s number one online fishing club: Website: SaltStrong.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salt-strong-fishing/id1073473354

Jul 17, 2023 • 21min
The Nuclear Blast of Cancer - A Conversation with Barrett & Jen Johnson (Part 2)
A cancer diagnosis is a nuclear blast for any family. In today’s episode, Dr. Rienow continues a conversation with special guests Barrett and Jen Johnson. The Johnson family was rocked with Barrett’s cancer diagnosis in December of 2022. In this candid conversation, they share how their faith and family have been affected by the diagnosis, challenging treatment, and an uncertain future. If you missed part 1 of the conversation, listen here: https://visionaryfam.com/s02e139/

Jul 10, 2023 • 24min
Cancer, Faith & Family - A Conversation with Barrett & Jen Johnson (Part 1)
The news of cancer can rock our faith and our families. In today’s episode, Dr. Rienow begins a conversation with special guests Barrett and Jen Johnson. The Johnson family was rocked with Barrett’s cancer diagnosis in December of 2022. In this candid conversation, they share how their faith and family have been affected by the diagnosis, challenging treatment, and an uncertain future.

Jul 3, 2023 • 22min
Essential Ingredients for The Talk
Did you get “the talk” from your parents? Most adults today had zero (or only one) intentional conversations with their parents about sexuality. God created sexuality as a beautiful gift for one man and one woman within the bounds of covenant marriage. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they continue sharing essential “talking points” for having “the talk” with your son or daughter. Did you miss part 1 of this series? Listen HERE. Capture a Christian vision for your parenting through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Learn new ways to connect with a teenager who may be cold and distant through Rob and Amy’s book, Five Reasons For Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens/ Helping Families Navigate the World of Sexuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5213ToFkONg Read Barrett Johnson’s book, The Talks: https://a.co/d/9CqSegR Helping Families Navigate the World of Sexuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5213ToFkONg

Jun 26, 2023 • 16min
What Is the Meaning of the Christian Fish?
Have you ever seen the “Christian fish?” Perhaps you saw it on a bumper sticker or a water bottle. But what does it mean? Is there a connection between faith and fishing? Four of Jesus’ disciples were professional fishermen, and today calls all His followers to become “fishers of men.” The Christian fish was a “secret sign” that the early Christians used to identify themselves. “Inside” the fish was a code that they used to share the truth about Jesus’ identity. In this special summer edition, Rob Rienow continues his conversation with Joe Simonds from SaltStrong.com and the Salt Strong Unchurched Podcast. Get your copy of Let There Be Fish: Become a Fisherman of Faith at these links: Regular edition: https://www.amazon.com/Let-There-Be-Fish-Fisherman/dp/B0C51V6NQS/ Full color edition: https://www.amazon.com/Let-There-Be-Fish-Fisherman/dp/B0C51PCVN2 Bulk discounts: www.visionaryfam.com/fish Learn more about Salt Strong, America’s number one online fishing club. Website: www.SaltStrong.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salt-strong-fishing/id1073473354