Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

Children and teens can face serious issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, addiction, and more. Helping children in crisis requires the family to have a team mindset. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow encourage parents and grandparents to think and act like a team in order to support a child who is doing through a dark time. Families also need to be willing to enter "recovery mode" to support a child who has experienced trauma. Check out these additional resources to strengthen your family in times of crisis: Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/ Five Reasons for Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens/ Healing Family Relationships: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships/

What does it take to help children who are in crisis? Children and teens can face serious issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, addiction, and more. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow encourage parents and grandparents to avoid the "fix the kid" mindset and instead approach a child crisis as if it were a family crisis. When a child is hurting it all hands on deck. Families need to adopt the marine mindset of "no man left behind." Check out these additional resources to strengthen your family in times of crisis: Visionary Parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/ Five Reasons for Spiritual Apathy in Teens: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/five-reasons-for-spiritual-apathy-in-teens/ Healing Family Relationships: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships/

How do we parent strong willed children? How can we respond to children when they are stubborn or defiant? In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about how parents can do more harm than good by labeling their children with negative character traits during the toddler years. This is Part 2 of their conversation on Toddler Training Basics. Listen to or watch Part 1: https://visionaryfam.com/s02e120/

God is doing miracles in families in Africa! In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues the conversation with his friend Pastor Jean Claude from Burundi, Africa. If you missed parts 1 and 2 of this conversation you can listen  here: Part 1 & Part 2 Jean Claude and his wife have nine children and God is using them to bless, equip, and transform families in his village. VFM is partnering with New Hope Ministries and Pastor Jean Claude to equip and encourage families in Burundi, Africa. Jean Claude has been leading parents and grandparents through the Visionary Parenting Bible study and the Lord has brought about incredible transformations in marriages, families, and local churches. Your special gift will enable us to: Translate, print, and distribute more of our family training Bible studies. Equip and send out Bible study leaders into more villages. Support foster parents in the New Hope community. 100% of the funds that you donate to VFM will be support the work of New Hope Ministries in Burundi. Please make a special donation today at: visionaryfam.com/africa

Is it reasonable to believe that Jesus actually rose from the dead? It is vital for parents not only to teach our children that the resurrection happened in real history, but why it is reasonable to believe it. If Jesus did not actually, physically rise from the dead, our faith is worthless and we are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17) In this episode Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow will equip you with powerful ways to talk with your children about Jesus' resurrection. Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting: visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/ Get all the info and register for the Perfectly Imperfect Digital Event at: visionaryfam.com/everyparent

Favoritism is often an unspoken sin with unspoken hurt. Does your family play favorites? Do your children compete with one another for your love and attention? Have siblings in your family formed cliques with one another? Many families fall into the trap of "playing favorites" and it has a terrible effect on family relationships. Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share their family experiences regarding favoritism, key biblical principles, and practical ways your family can grow in unity. If you missed part 1 of this conversation you can listen HERE Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting: parenting.visionaryfam.com If your family relationships are in need of healing, get a copy of Rob's book, Healing Family Relationships: visionaryfam.com/shop/healing-family-relationships Get all the info and register for the Perfectly Imperfect Digital Event at: visionaryfam.com/everyparent

Is your family fragmented by favoritism? Many parents fall into the trap of "playing favorites" and it has a terrible effect on family relationships. Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share their family experiences regarding favoritism, key biblical principles, and practical ways your family can grow in unity. Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting: parenting.visionaryfam.com Get all the info and register for the Perfectly Imperfect Digital Event at: visionaryfam.com/everyparent

How do we do life with our adult kids? Parenting adult children is radically different than parenting younger children. Is it possible to do too much for our adult children and end up hurting them and their future? Are we helping or enabling our adult child? What if we don't like our child's spouse or the spouse's family? How should parents respond when they experience rejection from their adult kids? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues with part 2 of his interview with Jim Burns (www.homeword.com) about his new book "Doing Life with Your Adult Children." We love the subtitle of Jim's book. "Keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out." If you missed part 1 with Jim Burns, catch up here: Get your copy of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book Do you have an adult child who is struggling in their faith? What does it take to reach a prodigal child? Find hope and help in Dr. Rienow's book, Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Child: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting/nevertoolate

How do we do life with our adult kids? What does it mean to parent adult children? How can parents rebuild broken relationships with their adult kids? What should we do if we disagree with the choices our children are making? When do we set boundaries in difficult situations? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow interviews Jim Burns (www.homeword.com) about his new book "Doing Life with Your Adult Children." We love the subtitle of Jim's book. "Keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out." Get your copy of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book Do you have an adult child who is struggling in their faith? What does it take to reach a prodigal child? Find hope and help in Dr. Rienow's book, Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Child: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting/nevertoolate

The early years of parenting give your child an important foundation for the future. The terrible twos don't have to be terrible, but there are important principles of discipline and boundary setting which can help bring more peace to you, your child, and your home.   In today's episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about toddler training basics. Why are boundaries important? How can we say "no" and stick with it? Join us today for this practical parenting conversation.  Catch a fresh vision for your parenting and family life through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting:  https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/