Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

Many young people grow up in church but leave it behind when they become adults. Why does this happen? What can parents do to help? Perhaps you have a “prodigal” teen or adult child. The world tells you that there is nothing you can do for them. That is a lie! In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow will help you understand why so many young people drift away from God, and more importantly what you can do, as parents and grandparents, to spiritually encourage them. It is never too late for God to use you! If you have a prodigal son or daughter, be sure to get Dr. Rienow’s book, Never Too Late – as well as the Video Bible Study Series. Both the book and video series are available at VisionaryFam.com Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

God is transforming families all over the world. In part 2 of Rob Rienow’s interview with Pastor Jean Claude from Burundi, Africa – Jean Claude shares about how he and his wife were so busy in ministry that they were neglecting their marriage and even their own children. You will be inspired with his story of repentance and how the Lord healed his marriage and family. From that personal repentance, Pastor Jean Claude has been using the Visionary Parenting Bible study in his village. He has led five groups of men through the study and the testimonies have been extraordinary. This episode will encourage you to prioritize your ministry to your family members and to develop a greater heart for those around you. Learn more about the global family ministry reformation in Dr. Rienow’s book Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families Get your free copy of Living For Christ at Home, by Lissy Bailey on our website. Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Imagine raising your family, in the heart of Africa, with no electricity or running water. In this episode, Rob Rienow interviews his friend Pastor Jean Claude from Burundi, Africa. Jean Claude and his wife have nine children and God is using them to bless, equip, and transform families in his village. This is part 1 of Rob and Jean Claude’s conversation where you will learn about Jean Claude’s family and about life in his village. You will also be touched as you hear as we talk about birthday celebrations here in the US as compared with his village in Africa. Learn more about the global family ministry reformation in Dr. Rienow’s book Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families (add link) Get your free copy of Living For Christ at Home, by Lissy Bailey on our website. Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

God called us to launch Visionary Family Ministries in the fall of 2010. The Lord gave us the faith to take a leap of faith! In this episode, Rob and Amy Rienow share the backstory of how God led them to start VFM and how they have seen the Lord work during these past 11 years. The mission of VFM is to build the Church of Jesus Christ through a global reformation of family discipleship. At the heart of this mission is the conviction that God created the church and the home to partner together to build God’s Kingdom. Is God calling you to take a leap of faith? Is God calling you to step out and do something new? Learn more about how your family can impact the world for Christ through the Generations Video Bible Study: VisionaryFam.com/Generations Discover how your church can equip families to follow Jesus through Dr. Rienow’s book: Visionary Church: VisionaryFam.com/Bookstore Learn more about the VFM Weekend Away, November 11-13, 2022 at: VisionaryFam.com/Retreat -- Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Have you noticed how the world is trying to change and redefine your words? Words and language are powerful. Words have definitions and those definitions are important. One of the ways to transform culture is through the transformation of language. Old words are cancelled. New words are created. The culture “demands” that certain words be used and others stop being used. In this episode Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow discuss the importance of holding firmly to words and meanings which are important for the Christian worldview. Choosing to use language that speaks the truth in love is an essential ingredient to being a light for Christ in this dark world. Learn more about helping your family grow in faith and godliness through Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting. VisionaryFam.com/bookstore Join the Rienow family for the VFM Weekend Away at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, November 11-13, 2022. VisionaryFam.com/retreat Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Have you ever considered how closely related the words “community” and “communication” are? How we communicate dramatically affects our community and our relationships. In this episode Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow explore how changes in communication and technology have affected our friendships and family relationships. Discover how tech can help – and harm – your family and your friendships. Learn more about how your family can impact the world for Christ through the Generations Video Bible Study - https://visionaryfam.com/generations/ Get all the information and register for the November 2022 Visionary Family Weekend Away in Wisconsin Dells: VisionaryFam.com/Retreat If you are looking for more training and equipping on Christian parenting, be sure to get a copy of Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting available at VisionaryFam.com/shop Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Our daughter had a daughter! Rob and Amy have entered the new world of grand-parenting! Lissy and her husband, Bond, welcomed Amy Victoria, “Avie” this past June. In this episode, Rob and Amy share from their hearts about the miracle of new life and about the first few months in their grandparenting journey. They share key Scriptures about grandparenting including Deuteronomy 5 and Psalm 78. God calls grandparents to make a spiritual impact in multiple generations. Learn more about multi-generational ministry in Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting. Learn more about the VFM Weekend Away, November 11-13, 2022 at VisionaryFam.com/retreat

Many teens and 20-somethings are asking these questions. Why bother getting married? What is the point of marriage? Why not just live together? Why should I stop having fun? Dr. Rob Rienow joined Chris Brooks – host of Equipped with Chris Brooks on Moody Radio – to explore some of these questions. They also talked about practical ways that families can grow in faith together, and begin the practice of family worship. Learn more about Chris Brooks at https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/equipped-with-chris-brooks/ Get all the information and register for the November 2022 Visionary Family Weekend Away in Wisconsin Dells: VisionaryFam.com/Retreat If you are looking for more training and equipping on Christian parenting, be sure to get a copy of Rob and Amy’s book, Visionary Parenting available at VisionaryFam.com/shop Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Whether we like it or not, we are in the middle of a cultural war – and that war centers on the family. What is the purpose of family? Are our churches equipping young men and women to thrive as spouses and parents? In this episode we share a recent interview that Dr. Rob Rienow shared with Chris Brooks – host of Equipped with Chris Brooks on Moody Radio. Chris and Rob talk about vital cultural issues related to families, marriage, and society. Learn more about Chris Brooks at https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/equipped-with-chris-brooks/ Get all the information and register for the November 2022 Visionary Family Weekend Away in Wisconsin Dells: VisionaryFam.com/Retreat If you are looking for more training and equipping on Christian parenting, be sure to get a copy of Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting available at VisionaryFam.com/shop Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Does your church have a plan to equip families? God created the church and the family to partner together to advance the Gospel. In the New Testament, we see the early church specifically strengthening marriages, equipping parents, and encouraging families. Why? Because they understood that the Gospel is passed multi-generationally.   In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares biblical principles and practical strategies for how your church can equip and strengthen families. Are you looking for a comprehensive guide on family ministry in the church? Do you want to discover how God can use your family to impact the world for Christ?   Check out Dr. Rienow’s book: Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families. Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: Website: podcast.visionaryfam.com Apple Podcasts: apple.visionaryfam.com Discover more resources to help your family: visionaryfam.com parenting.visionaryfam.com marriage.visionaryfam.com family.visionaryfam.com churches.visionaryfam.com shop.visionaryfam.com #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org