Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

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

Every Christian is called to ministry – and life in ministry will impact your marriage and family – Join us for this important conversation on family vision. Is your marriage or family struggling because of ministry at church? Are you a pastor’s wife in need of encouragement? In this episode, we share a recent interview that Amy Rienow gave at the D6 2022 Conference – d6conference.com. While Amy shares about her journey as a pastor’s wife, the principles in this episode can help every Christian balance the priorities of family and church. 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

Selfishness and love are never found together. Unfortunately, every person struggles with self-centeredness. We naturally put ourselves before others. God tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that "love it not selfish." In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares biblical insights and practical steps for helping families grow in love. 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

Every person struggles with selfishness. We want what we want, when we want it. Self-centeredness is at the heart of sinfulness. God tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that "love is not selfish." If want to grow in our love for God and our love for others, we have to do battle with selfishness. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares biblical insights and practical steps for helping families grow in love. 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

Envy and jealousy are enemies of love. These have the power to destroy your family relationships. God tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that "love is not envious." In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow provides practical ways to push back on envy and grow in your love for God and love for others. Learn more about our featured resource: Key Psalms to Pray Over Your Kids at CPgive.org 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 shop.visionaryfam.com

Love is at the heart of the Christian life. God calls us to love Him and love others. In 1 Corinthians 13 He gives us a definition of true love, and in that definition God says "love is not envious." Envy. Greed. Jealousy. These are all enemies of love. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow provides practical ways to grow in love and push back on envy. Learn more about our featured resource: Key Psalms to Pray Over Your Kids at CPgive.org  Get all the information and register for the November 2022 Visionary Family Weekend Away in Wisconsin Dells - www.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 shop.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 #family #familyvision #visionaryfamily #christianparenting #parenting #visionaryparenting #visionarymarriage #marriage #christianmarriage #christianfamily Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: christianparenting.org

Your family needs the anchor of God's Word and God's people. Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow are joined today by Carey Green from The Morning Mindset Podcast. Here are some of the questions that they address: Why do families need the foundation of Scripture? If I am new to the Bible, where should I start reading? Is being a part of a church family really that important? How do I know if I am in a healthy church? Connect with Carey Green and The Morning Mindset Podcast. For an example of a thorough doctrinal statement for a local church consider this statement from Gospel Fellowship Church: http://gfc1.org/about-gfc/our-statement-of-faith/ Discover more about the power and truth of the Bible in Rob Rienow's book: Reclaiming The Sufficiency of Scripture.   Visionary Family Weekend Away, November 11-13, 2022 A dynamic retreat for all the generations of your family: VisionaryFam.com/retreat