Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

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/

Should people be judged on the color of their skin, or the content of their character? That question from Martin Luther King Jr is front and center in our world today. How should Christians think about race and racism? What does the Bible teach about race and ethnicity? How can we give our children a biblical worldview and equip them to shine God’s love toward all people? This is part 2 of Dr. Rob Rienow’s conversation with Samuel Sey. Samuel is a dynamic Christian thinker, blogger, and cultural commentator. God is using him to help Christians around the world think biblically about many controversial issues in our modern culture. Learn more about Samuel and connect with his ministry and writings at: http://slowtowrite.com, as well as on your favorite social media channel. 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

“You are a racist!” We hear this accusation everywhere in today’s culture. How should Christians think about race and racism? What does the Bible teach about race and ethnicity? How can we give our children a biblical worldview and equip them to shine God’s love toward all people? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow interviews Samuel Sey. Samuel is a dynamic Christian thinker, blogger, and cultural commentator. God is using him to help Christians around the world think biblically about many controversial issues in our modern culture. Learn more about Samuel and connect with his ministry and writings at: http://slowtowrite.com, as well as on your favorite social media channel. 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

Marriage is worth dying for. What is what St. Valentine believed. Do you know the history of Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s day commemorates the martyrdom of St. Valentine in 269 AD. In this episode Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about the history of Valentine’s Day and specifically the ministry of St. Valentine who so much believed in the Christian value of marriage that he was willing to die for it. Discover God’s purpose for your marriage through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Marriage or watch the Visionary Marriage 5 part video Bible study – www.visionaryfam.com/marriage Are you engaged or considering engagement? Experience the 9 part video Bible study, Preparing For a Visionary Marriage: https://visionaryfam.com/premarriage/ 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

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