

Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice
Dr. Rob & Amy Rienow
Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow provide practical, encouraging, and real conversations about faith and family. Each episode will give you hope and encouragement to grow in your faith and strengthen your family. Family Vision is the podcast ministry of Visionary Family Ministries.
Discover more resources to help your family at visonaryfam.com
Questions or comments? Email us at info@visionaryfam.com
Discover more resources to help your family at visonaryfam.com
Questions or comments? Email us at info@visionaryfam.com
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Aug 8, 2022 • 15min
Is Your Ministry Hurting Your Family?
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

Jul 25, 2022 • 22min
Love is Not Selfish, Part 2
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

Jul 18, 2022 • 18min
Love is Not Selfish, Part 1
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

Jul 11, 2022 • 25min
Love is Not Envious, Part 2
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

Jul 4, 2022 • 19min
Love is Not Envious, Part 1
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

Jun 27, 2022 • 22min
Anchor Your Family in The Bible
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

Jun 20, 2022 • 20min
The Destructive Impact of COVID on Families
COVID has put enormous pressure on families and churches and many of the foundations are crumbling. Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow had the opportunity to sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with Carey Green, from The Morning Mindset podcast. Here are some of the questions that we address on this episode: How has COVID impacted our families and churches? Marriage, and the institution of marriage, is under attack. Why is this happening and what hope is there for couples who are struggling? What is a spirit of individualism and how does that work against a healthy marriage? Is a wife's primary ministry her home and family? Is the same true for the husband? Is living together a good idea? If we have made a lot of mistakes in our family relationships, is it too late to discover and experience God's plan? Connect with Carey Green and The Morning Mindset Podcast Visionary Family Weekend Away, November 11-13, 2022. A dynamic retreat for all the generations of your family: 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

Jun 13, 2022 • 18min
Discipleship on The Road - A Conversation with JD & Britney Lott (Part 2)
We love summer road trips. But can you imagine raising your kids, year-round in an RV? Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow are joined by their friends JD and Britney Lott. They have been blessed with seven children and have had learned a lot of lessons about marriage, parenting, family, and faith during their almost four years traveling the country in their RV. You can experience the Lott's family adventures by following them on Instagram @americanfamilyroadtrip This is part 2 of our two-part interview with the Lotts. Learn more about our featured resource: Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters at CPGuides.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 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

Jun 6, 2022 • 23min
Full Time RV Discipleship - A Conversation with JD & Britney Lott (Part 1)
Have you ever thought about selling everything and hitting the road in an RV? Today Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow are joined by their friends JD and Britney Lott, who did exactly that. They have been blessed with seven children and have had learned a lot of lessons about marriage, parenting, family, and faith during their almost four years traveling the country in their RV. You can experience the Lott's family adventures by following them on Instagram @americanfamilyroadtrip This is part 1 of our two-part interview with the Lotts. Learn more about our featured resource: Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters at CPGuides.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 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

May 30, 2022 • 20min
When Honoring Parents Is Hard
How do we honor parents who are difficult to honor? What does it look like to show honor to parents who may have hurt us or made destructive choices? Can we establish needed boundaries and still maintain a spirit of honor? In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share essential Scriptures and practical approaches for how we can honor God through honoring our parents, even in circumstances where our parents have made wrong and hurtful choices. Does your family need healing and reconciliation? You will find encouragement in Rob's book, Healing Family Relationships. 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