Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

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: visionaryfam.com Parenting: https://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: https://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family: https://family.visionaryfam.com Family Ministry & Churches: https://churches.visionaryfam.com Books & Resources: https://shop.visionaryfam.com Visionary Family Ministries is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: https://christianparenting.org

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: 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

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: 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

In 1620 God called a small church to relocate from Holland to the New World. These "Pilgrims" were used by God in a powerful way to establish the foundation for a new nation and for the advance of the Gospel. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow turns back the clock to 1620 and explores the original reasons why the Pilgrims risked everything to move their church to the new world. Your family can enjoy your own study of this important moment in world history by reading "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford who was one of the leaders of group who crossed the ocean on the Mayflower. Additional Book Recommendations: Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Child Five Reasons for Spiritual Apathy in Teens What if Jesus Had Never Been Born The Value of Every Life, Dr. Rob Rienow We hope this episode is a blessing to your family this Thanksgiving. -- 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

Many parents know the grief of having a teen or adult child who is hard hearted toward God. Is there any hope? What can parents do to reach a "prodigal" child for Jesus? In part three of this podcast series, Dr. Rob Rienow shares biblical principles and practical steps to help parents and grandparents connect with their adult children and encourage them in their faith. If you have a son or daughter far from God, you are not alone. There is hope! God can use you to make a huge impact in the life of your child – no matter how old they are or how far away they live. 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

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 part 2, 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

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