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Spiritual Warfare in the Home

April 16, 2024 • 28 mins

We’ve recently had a lot of conversations about Spiritual warfare and the impact it has even on our kids. In this episode, we talk about what that has looked like in our family and practical action steps we’ve taken to combat the enemy.

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Adjusting to Two Kids

October 3, 2023 • 24 mins

She has arrived! Our daughter was recently born and we are adjusting to life with her! This week, we talk about the differences between the changes from one kid to two and also talk about the joys of getting to encourage and foster sibling relationships.

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Table Talk #1

September 19, 2023 • 48 mins

We’ve put together some more questions to ask each other! Welcome to Table Talk - a recurring episode we will occasionally come back to where Brittany and I ask each other fun and relevant questions. Psalm 128 says “blessed is everyone who fears the Lord… your children will be like olive shoots around your table.” Get to know our “Table” as we explore topics on faith, family, parenting, and homesteading.

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Toddler Tantrums and Imperfect Parenting

September 12, 2023 • 49 mins

We have officially entered into the toddler phase! Toddlers have just enough freedom to make their own decision, but without the wisdom to make good ones all the time. This week, we talk about the struggles in parenting a toddler and how we, as parents, are learning along side of our son as we grow.

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Fighting Against the Comparison Trap

September 5, 2023 • 41 mins

It is easy to fall into the trap that we aren't good enough or at least that we aren't as good as someone else. This week, we talk about how to avoid that trap and to focus on what God has uniquely called our families towards.

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Building A Foundational Theology

August 29, 2023 • 21 mins

Everybody has a theology, or a thought about God. And whether we realize it or not, we are passing those ideas about God to our children. This week, we talk about how to be intentional about building a foundational theology in our children before we send them out into the world.

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Life Change & Preparing for A Baby

August 22, 2023 • 38 mins

This past year has been a crazy one for us. We reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness throughout the past as we look to the near future towards our daughters birth. His faithfulness leads us to a deeper trust in Him.

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Talking to Your Kids About Jesus

August 8, 2023 • 58 mins

It can be daunting to share the story of Jesus to your kids, especially when the Bible is filled with some really difficult topics. This week, we talk about how to talk to your kids about Jesus, how to guide them through difficult topics and questions, and how to read the Bible to or with your little ones.

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Stepping Out in Faith with Kyle & Manda

August 1, 2023 • 68 mins

When God calls us to something it often leads us outside of our comfort zone. But what He leads us towards has a great reward! This week we get the opportunity to talk with Kyle and Manda about how God had led them to step out in faith and start a small group for married couples.

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Praying for Our Kids

July 25, 2023 • 42 mins

As Christians, we would quickly admit that prayer is important, but our actions might not always reflect that. This week, we talk about the importance of prayer, how to fight for our kids, and the routines we create that help point back to Jesus.

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Journey to Homesteading with Brad & Stef

July 18, 2023 • 62 mins

This week we had the special opportunity of having one of my cousins and his wife join us! They are people Nathan and I both look up to in many aspects of life and can’t wait for y’all to hear some of their story. This week they share their journey through a period of waiting to starting their homesteading adventure and how God provided along the way. We learned some practical tips as well as some biblical perspective in different ...

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Navigating Parenting As A Team

July 11, 2023 • 50 mins

We all have ideas about what parenting should look like; whether those are shaped by our own parents or others around us. On top of that, Scripture and the thoughts of our spouse should also shape how we parent. This week, we give our perspective on how to navigate the difficulties of parenting as a team with your spouse.

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Our Three Year Anniversary Q&A

June 27, 2023 • 50 mins

This week is special. It’s our 20th episode of the podcast and the day this is released is actually our 3rd anniversary! So we decided to do something fun - Nathan and I both wrote down a list of questions to ask each other and neither of us know what questions we’re gonna be asked.

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Loving Your Spouse Well

June 20, 2023 • 42 mins

Love should be at the core of every marriage, but not just any kind of love, a 1 Cor. 13 kind of love. In this episode, we talk about the 5 love languages - a tool to point us back to what Scripture moves us towards - and we look to the love chapter to remind us how to love our spouse well.

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Turning Busyness Into Blessing

June 13, 2023 • 45 mins

Busyness can either be exhausting or a blessing. In this episode, we talk about seasons of busyness in our lives, the root issues of busyness, and how obedience can lead to a full tank.

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Living for the End Goal with Jerrad Lopes from Dad Tired

June 6, 2023 • 37 mins

This week we have the special opportunity of interviewing Jerrad Lopes, the founder of Dad Tired. Nathan especially has enjoyed listening to his podcast over the past couple of years and we are so honored that he's joining us today to share with us some wisdom on keeping the end goal in mind, all while trying our best to stumble towards Jesus.

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Including Your Parents and Prioritizing Community

May 30, 2023 • 57 mins

We were not created to walk through life alone! Our spouses are often our first picture of community after the spiritual community with have with God, but broadening that community to our family and friends can create deep wells of joy and experience. Join us this week as we talk about including our parents and in laws and on the need to find friendship and community! Thanks for listening!

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God’s Immense Grace in Parenting

May 23, 2023 • 35 mins

We made a major mistake our first year of gardening in our raised beds, but it turned out to be an image of God’s grace in our lives and a reminder that He is constantly working on us. This week, we talk about God’s immense grace and how it shapes our hearts to be more like His!

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Biblical Roles in Marriage

May 16, 2023 • 54 mins

In this episode, we look to the Bible to help us determine what a Biblical marriage looks like. We talk about a few common views of Biblical marriages, what submission and leadership look like within a marriage, and the mind boggling and profound image that marriage represents.

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