Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

I found drugs in my teen’s room. What do I do? This can be a terrifying moment for a parent. How do we respond?  In the previous episode (#115), Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow shared essential ingredients for the first conversation to have with your son or daughter after drug or alcohol use has been discovered. Here in part 2, they provide four crucial parts of a parental and family action plan to help bring freedom to your teen and healing for your family.   -- Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy’s book: Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting   Discover biblical principles for navigating conflict through Dr. Rienow’s book: Healing Family Relationships: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships   Get equipped for parenting through the difficult teen years with these resources from Visionary Family Ministries:  Five Reasons for Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens The Heart of Your Teen: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/the-heart-of-your-teen   Help your family discover the power – and fun of family worship through these two resources: Family Worship: Genesis: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-genesis Family Worship: Exodus - Deuteronomy: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-exodus-deuteronomy -- More Resources to Help Your Family: Website: https://visionaryfam.com Parenting: https://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: https://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family:

I found drugs in my teen’s room. What do I do? This can be a terrifying moment for a parent. How do we respond? In part 1 of this series, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow the essential ingredients for the first conversation with your son or daughter. Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy’s book: Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting   Discover biblical principles for navigating conflict through Dr. Rienow’s book: Healing Family Relationships: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships   Get equipped for parenting through the difficult teen years with these resources from Visionary Family Ministries:  Five Reasons for Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens The Heart of Your Teen: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/the-heart-of-your-teen   Help your family discover the power – and fun of family worship through these two resources: Family Worship: Genesis: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-genesis Family Worship: Exodus - Deuteronomy: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-exodus-deuteronomy -- More Resources to Help Your Family: Website: https://visionaryfam.com Parenting: https://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: https://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family:

We have four children, ages 13 to 2, and our second child, our ten-year-old son, is out of control. He makes any situation chaotic. He takes all of our parenting energy. We feel like our other children are being neglected and paying the price for his behavior. What can we do to turn this around? Our oldest child is a junior in high school and we are starting the college search process. We are considering both Christian and secular colleges. What are some pros and cons of each? What are your favorite story Bibles? How do you use them during family worship and with different age children? On this special Q&A edition of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow respond to listener’s questions from a biblical perspective. -- Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Discover biblical principles for navigating conflict through Dr. Rienow’s book, Healing Family Relationships: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships Help your family discover the power – and fun – of family worship through these two resources: Family Worship: Genesis: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-genesis Family Worship: Exodus – Deuteronomy: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-exodus-deuteronomy -- Watch or Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: YouTube: http://youtube.visionaryfam.com Rumble: http://rumble.visionaryfam.com  Apple Podcasts: http://apple.visionaryfam.com Website: http://podcast.visionaryfam.com More Resources to Help Your Family: Website: http://visionaryfam.com Parenting: http://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: http://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family: http://family.visionaryfam.com Family Ministry: http://churches.visionaryfam.com Books & Resources: http://shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: http://christianparenting.org

My husband does not help when it comes to discipline situations with the kids, how can I talk to him about this so that we can work better as a team? My grand-daughter has been living with us for the past three years. She is now 13 years old and for the first time is directing a lot of anger toward me. Why is this happening and what can I do to help? Our ten-year-old son came in from playing in the neighborhood and told us that one of the children on our street have asked him to call her a different pronoun. How should he, and our family, handle this? On this special Q&A edition of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow respond to listener’s questions from a biblical perspective. -- Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Discover biblical principles for navigating conflict through Dr. Rienow’s book, Healing Family Relationships: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships -- Watch or Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: YouTube: https://youtube.visionaryfam.com Rumble: https://rumble.visionaryfam.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.visionaryfam.com Website: https://podcast.visionaryfam.com More Resources to Help Your Family: Website: https://visionaryfam.com Parenting: https://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: https://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family: https://family.visionaryfam.com Family Ministry: https://churches.visionaryfam.com Books & Resources: https://shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: https://christianparenting.org

As parents, we focus our attention on our kids’ academics, sports, and activities. But how much attention do we give to our “heart connection” with them? How much attention do we give to building our relationship? Heart connection is essential for influence. The Bible gives us a vision of the hearts of parents turned to their children, and the hearts of children turned to their parents. It is a vision of “heart connection.” Therefore, if God wants heart connected relationships, we can be sure that Satan wants to break any and all heart connections between parents and their children. In today’s episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share their parenting journey and talk about this biblical principle of heart connection. Listen to Part 1 of this conversation: visionaryfam.com/s02e109 Learn more about how you can build a heart connected relationship with your child: Not So Perfect Mom: visionaryfam.com/notsoperfectmom  The Heart of Your Teen: visionaryfam.com/theheartofyourteen  Five Reasons for Spiritual Apathy in Teens: visionaryfam.com/fivereasons  Never Too Late: visionaryfam.com/nevertoolate/  -- Watch or Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: YouTube: https://youtube.visionaryfam.com Rumble: https://rumble.visionaryfam.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.visionaryfam.com Website: https://podcast.visionaryfam.com More Resources to Help Your Family: Website: https://visionaryfam.com Parenting: https://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: https://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family: https://family.visionaryfam.com Family Ministry: https://churches.visionaryfam.com Books & Resources: https://shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: https://christianparenting.org

Jesus is the light of the world. When we repent of our sins and put our faith in Him, His spirit comes to live in our hearts. Jesus says to His followers, “You are the light or the world.” He calls us to shine His light to everyone around us. Our families become “lighthouses!” God has put your family in a specific, strategic place to shine the light of Jesus to your neighbors and community. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow will encourage your family to shine for Jesus. Ordinary families can make an extraordinary impact. Discover more about intentional Christian parenting in Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting at: visionaryfam.com/parenting Learn more about bringing Rob & Amy to your church for a live Visionary Family event: visionaryfam.com/host -- Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service. Discover more resources to help your family:

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” A major theme in the Bible related to God the Father, His Son Jesus, and the Gospel message is light vs. darkness. Darkness represents evil, deception, and our lost world. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. He sent His Son as a light into our dark world. When we repent of our sins and put our faith in Christ we are transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of His marvelous light. In today’s episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow dig into these amazing truths from God’s Word and provide creative ways to help lead your children to follow Jesus. Discover more about intentional Christian parenting in Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting LINK Learn more about bringing Rob & Amy to your church for a live Visionary Family event at: VisionaryFam.com/Host-a-Conference -- Experience the Family Vision video podcast: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNtsTCSItP8GyT7jzG5aw2BZjDJmSHYD Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FamilyVision -- Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: https:// Website: https://podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family:

Sometimes parenting feels like a battle, because it is. But it is not primarily a battle over discipline and behavior, but rather a battle for hearts our children. The Bible gives us a vision of the hearts of parents turned to their children, and the hearts of children turned to their parents. It is a vision of “heart connection.” Therefore, if God wants heart connected relationships, we can be sure that Satan wants to break any and all heart connections between parents and their children. In today’s episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share their parenting journey and talk about this biblical principle of heart connection. Learn more about how you can build a heart connected relationship with your child through Amy’s book, “Not So Perfect Mom” and Rob & Amy’s book “Visionary Parenting”: Not So Perfect Mom: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/notsoperfectmom/ Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/ Experience the Family Vision video podcast: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNtsTCSItP8GyT7jzG5aw2BZjDJmSHYD Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FamilyVision -- Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: https:// Website: https://podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family:

Is your son or daughter into video games? Are video games having a positive or negative influence on your child and on your family? How do we determine what games are appropriate? How can parents set appropriate rules and guidelines around video games? How can parents use video games to build relationships with our kids? In today’s episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues his conversation with Drew Dixon, the author of Know Thy Gamer and the founder of the ministry Love Thy Nerd. Learn more about Drew’s book and ministry at: lovethynerd.com -- Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family:

Is your child a gamer? Are they making good choices with the amount of time they play as well as the games they choose? Are you aware of who your child is connecting with online? Can video games be a positive influence? In today’s episode, Dr. Rob Rienow interviews Drew Dixon, the author of Know Thy Gamer and the founder of the ministry Love Thy Nerd. Learn more about Drew’s book and ministry at: lovethynerd.com -- Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: