Fortifying Your Family

Why was Joseph able to resist a powerful temptation that has brought so many others down? Was it extraordinary self-control, unwavering determination, or something far greater? In Part 2 of Overcoming Sexual Temptation , discover the surprising secret behind Joseph’s remarkable stand—and why it matters for every one of us today. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR TH...

Sexual temptation is everywhere—but it doesn’t have to end in defeat. In Part 1 of Overcoming Sexual Temptation , we look at where sexual temptation begins, and how desire can gain control of the heart. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-three.captivate.fm/listen RELATIONSHIP REALITIES: https://relationship-realities....

Hannah poured out everything before God—and walked away before anything had changed. Yet somehow, she was different. In Part 2 of Hannah’s Prayer , we discover what can happen when we entrust our deepest desires to God, and how we can find peace even while we’re still waiting for the answer. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://...

Hannah’s pain had not disappeared. Her circumstances had not changed. But something happened when she poured out her heart before God. In Part 1 of Hannah’s Prayer , we discover what Hannah knew about God—and about herself—that transformed the way she prayed and began changing her before the answer ever came. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples de...

Hannah’s circumstances hadn’t changed, her longing remained, and her prayer had not yet been answered—yet something inside Hannah changed. In Part 2 of Hannah’s Hope , discover the turning point that transformed her sorrow into peace and revealed where lasting hope is really found. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-t...

Hannah carried a deep hurt that seemed to grow worse year after year. Surrounded by circumstances she couldn’t change—and a painful voice that wouldn’t let her forget—she reached a place of overwhelming sorrow. In Part 1 of Hannah’s Hope , discover the struggle behind her tears and what God may be doing when hope seems far away. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR TH...

Even in the midst of humanity's darkest moment, God's grace was already writing the final chapter. Join us as we uncover the mercy woven into every consequence of the Fall and discover how Genesis 3 points beyond Eden to the cross, the empty tomb, and the promise of a new creation. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-t...

Paradise was lost in a single act of rebellion—but God's grace was already on the move. In this first episode of Partners in Pardon , we uncover the surprising hope woven throughout Genesis 3. From God's pursuit of guilty sinners to His first promise of a coming Savior, discover why the darkest chapter of humanity's story is also where the gospel first begins to shine. Checkout these other Family...

The effects of sin reach far deeper than most of us realize. In Part 2 of Partners in Perversion , we continue tracing the devastating consequences of humanity's fall and discover why every area of life bears its scars. Yet even in the darkness, a glimmer of hope begins to emerge. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-th...

Why do our relationships so often become marked by conflict, shame, blame, and brokenness? Part 1 of Partners in Perversion explores how sin shattered God's original design for humanity and why understanding the problem is the first step toward lasting hope. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-three.captivate.fm/listen...

What if the reason you're struggling to find rest isn't what you think? In Part 2 of Where Weary Souls Find Hope , explore a powerful biblical truth that can change the way you face fear, anxiety, guilt, and life's heaviest burdens. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-three.captivate.fm/listen RELATIONSHIP REALITIES: h...

We all carry burdens—regret, fear, shame, performance, and the endless pressure to measure up. But Jesus offers something radically different. Recorded during a recent family conference, this session examines Jesus' invitation to weary souls, blending biblical truth with heartfelt real-life illustrations. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devoti...

What if the greatest resource for the Christian life is something you already possess? In Part 4 of The Riches You Already Possess , we continue unpacking Paul's prayer in Ephesians and discover how God's resurrection power transforms the way we live, serve, and persevere in Christ. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-...

The riches God has given every believer include more than forgiveness and an eternal inheritance—they include His extraordinary power at work within us. In Part 3 of The Riches You Already Possess , we continue exploring Paul's prayer in Ephesians and discover how God's power transforms our lives in ways we often fail to recognize. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR...

The riches of Christ are meant to do more than inform your mind—they are meant to transform your life. In Part 2 of The Riches You Already Possess , we continue exploring Paul's prayer in Ephesians, discovering how God's spiritual riches shape our faith, deepen our love for others, and reveal the work of His grace in every believer. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FO...

Imagine discovering an inheritance beyond anything you ever dreamed—only to realize it has belonged to you all along. In this episode, we begin exploring Paul's prayer that every believer would gain a deeper understanding of the immeasurable spiritual riches already secured for them in Christ. Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https:...

God is always present—but are we living with an awareness of His presence? In Part 2 of When God Feels Far Away , we move from understanding this truth to learning how to experience it in everyday life. Join us as we explore practical ways to cultivate a deeper walk with God and discover the peace, joy, and stability that come from living consciously before His face. Checkout these other Family Fo...

Do you love God, read your Bible, and attend church—yet still feel spiritually dry or distant? In this episode, we explore what it truly means to practice the presence of God. Discover why intimacy with God is not built on emotions or spiritual highs, but on the unchanging realities of the gospel. Learn how to cultivate a steady awareness of God's nearness and experience the joy and stability foun...

Episode 18 brings the final scenes of the Song of Solomon into focus as it reflects on the foundations that make lasting love possible. From the importance of godly character and wise preparation to the power of shared memories and a unique love language, this episode reveals how strong marriages are cultivated long before the wedding day and strengthened throughout a lifetime together. The passag...

Can love survive life's deepest wounds and greatest trials? In this episode, Sam and Debbie explore a love so powerful that nothing can extinguish it—and why its source makes all the difference. (Song 8:6b-7) Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-for-three.captivate.fm/listen RELATIONSHIP REALITIES: https://relationship-real...

In Episode 16 of Journey Through the Song , Sam and Debbie explore the importance of intentional pursuit in marriage as love moves beyond conflict and into deeper connection. Through a beautiful country getaway scene in the Song of Solomon, the couple uncovers the power of anticipation, creativity, and making time for one another in the midst of life’s demands. This episode offers practical wisdom...

What does love look like after the hurt has been healed? In Episode 15 of Journey Through the Song , Sam and Debbie explore a powerful moment in the Song of Solomon where connection is not just restored—but deepened. As affection, desire, and confidence grow, this episode reveals how God’s design for love can move a relationship beyond recovery into something even stronger and more meaningful. (So...

In Episode 14 of Journey Through the Song , Sam and Debbie take a deeper look at one of the most powerful forces in any relationship—true forgiveness. As they continue in the Song of Solomon, this episode explores what it really means to forgive when you’ve been hurt, and why forgiveness is not just a feeling, but a deliberate choice. (Song 6:4-12 continued) Checkout these other Family Fortress Mi...

In Episode 13 of Journey Through the Song , Sam and Debbie bring the conflict story to a powerful turning point as they continue in the Song of Solomon. After hurtful words and distance, the focus shifts to how love responds when reconciliation finally comes face to face. (Song 6:4-12) Checkout these other Family Fortress Ministries Podcasts: TIME FOR THREE daily couples devotional: https://time-f...

In Episode 12 of Journey Through the Song , Sam and Debbie bring the conflict story to resolution as they continue through the Song of Solomon. After hurt, distance, and regret, the focus shifts to what it actually takes to restore a relationship. This episode uncovers the powerful role of humility, renewed perspective, and intentional pursuit in healing what’s been broken. It’s a deeply practical...