Keeping It Young

Overcoming the Lie That Intimacy in Marriage Is Overrated Few areas of marriage get more mixed messages than this one. The culture treats sex as the center of life, then turns around and jokes that married intimacy is dull, a duty, or something that fades once the kids arrive. In this episode, Dave and Bethlie wrap up the marriage portion of the Overcoming Lies series by naming the lies Christian...

"We're just not compatible." Dave and Bethlie have heard couples say it on the way to separation, and they call it what it is: a lie. In Part 2 of Overcoming Lies, they look at how our culture defines compatibility (harmony, no conflict, no interruptions) and why no marriage could ever meet that standard. Men and women are different by God's design, and that's not a reason to quit. From 1 Peter 3:...

Is biblical leadership and submission outdated? Our culture says yes, and many Christian couples have quietly agreed. In Part 1 of Overcoming Lies , Dave and Bethlie Young take on the first lie about marriage: that God's design for husbands and wives is old-fashioned and doesn't work. They explore how feminist ideology has shaped the way singles, couples, and even church families view marriage and...

What we laugh at, we tend to accept. And what we accept, we eventually believe and practice. Dave and Bethlie launch a new part of the Overcoming series: Overcoming the Lies We Believe . This introductory episode looks at three sources of deception: the enemy , who has lied since the Garden; a culture amplified by social media, AI, and viral humor ; and, most surprisingly, ourselve s. The Youngs e...

In the final part of the mini-series Overcoming a Struggling Marriage , Dave and Bethlie bring the five-step series to a close. They show how to stop dividing and start doing life together. That means family dinners at the table instead of in front of the TV, walks after supper, date traditions, and even peeling potatoes side by side. Dave and Bethlie discuss the last two steps in this last mini-s...

Overcoming a Struggling Marriage (Part 2): Abandon Criticism, Negativity, and Division Ask most couples if their marriage is struggling and they'll say, "No… but we're really busy." Jobs, church, and a calendar full of the kids' sports, music lessons, and fine arts can leave husbands and wives passing in the hallway. Some couples simply land in a stagnant season. In Episode 335, Dave and Bethlie Y...

A struggling marriage doesn't have to become a doomed marriage. In Part 1 of Overcoming a Struggling Marriage , Dave and Bethlie share the first two of five biblical steps for turning a Christian marriage around, even in the busy years of raising children. Step one is SPEAK . Husbands give words of affection, wives give words of affirmation, and both spouses offer gratitude, praise, and prayer. St...

In part 3 of the Overcoming Technology mini-series, Dave and Bethlie quickly recap the first three steps ( determine if you need to change , educate yourself , recognize the damage ) before landing on the three that close out the series: find alternative activities , create tech-free zones , and discuss the changes needed — together, as a family . Technology itself isn't evil — it's a gift from Go...

In part two of the Overcoming Technology series, Dave and Bethlie continue unpacking how smartphones and social media quietly reshape our habits, relationships, and spiritual life — and what to do about it. Building on  Tony Reinke's 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You , they walk through the specific ways technology damages attention, relationships, and reflection, then move into practical, doable...

Overcoming Technology Part 1 Is your phone running your house or are you running it? What about other forms of technology? Dave and Bethlie are back from their August break and kicking off a new stretch of the Overcoming series: Overcoming Technology. How do you overcome technology? We've listed a few suggestions: Determine if you need to do so Are you controlled by it? Are you better becausse of...

Episode 330: 7 Steps to Building a Christian Family — Part 5 Text: Deuteronomy 6:6–12 (review of 6–9, new focus on 10–12) Recap of Steps So Far Underlying foundation: knowing God — building a real, living relationship with Him (not just a salvation moment). Fear God — reverent awe + healthy fear of consequences. Keep God First — requires ongoing self-examination ("Lord, am I keeping you first?")....

Please pray for Dave and Bethlie as they continue this season of pause on the podcast. If you're a brand new listener or a orignal listener from 6 years ago, we're sure this series will be a blessing.   Recap of Steps So Far Fear God — must first know God to stand in awe of Him. Host shared a personal illustration: praying as a family for a new RV, and God's provision through friends/supporters —...

Please pray for Dave and Bethlie as they continue this season of pause on the podcast. If you're a brand new listener or a orignal listner from 6 years ago, we're sure this series will be a blessing. Series Recap Fear God — To fear God, kids must first  know God (can't stand in awe of someone unfamiliar). Keep God First — God takes priority over comfort, convenience, and blessing. A home can look...

Turn to Matthew 6:19-21 and Philippians 1:21 and join Dave and Bethlie as the continue their discussion on Building A Chrisitian Family. Here are some practical diagnostic questions for parents: When did you last skip an activity (beach, TV, a purchase, a look/fashion choice) because God comes first? Do your kids see you pray, read Scripture, and make decisions on the basis of faith rather than co...

In this "From The Archives" episode, we revisit this popular series entitled Seven Vital Steps to Building a Christian Family , based on Deuteronomy 6. God charged Israel to live distinctly from surrounding culture and to actively pass that faith down to children and grandchildren. This is a multi-generational, slow-built process rather than a quick fix. Step One: The Fear of the Lord Psalm 33:8,...

Dave and Bethlie finish up the second part of this Overcoming Challenging Events series. 3. Keep growing Only God can bring beauty out of ashes Satan wants to increase the ash heap God wants to grow beauty from the ash heap He does it as we grow in Him Stay in the Word Read it daily Listen to it read aloud You Version Blue letter bible Etc Pray a lot Keep trusting God Remind yourself of truth Sin...

In this episode, Dave and Bethlie launch a new mini-series on overcoming the challenging events of life. Whether it's the death of a loved one, a church split, a battle with cancer, or the pain of divorce we all encoutner challenging events. Part 1 of this mini series focuses on the importance of maintaining daily rhythms and staying connected both spiritually, and relationally, and through honest...

We're finishing this mini-series on Overcoming Pitfalls of Family and Ministry! 3. Please God wholeheartedly In ministry we were/are all in   We served as a family We have gone soul winning as a family We have sung as a family We have worshiped as a family We have sat together as a family in church We have had family devotions We have had long talks about life and godliness We have prayed together...

So how do you overcome the pitfalls of family and ministry? Dave and Bethlie make three suggestions: Have ONE priority GOD IS EVERYTHING I know that we are taught that Family is First Bethlie and I perhaps take a different approach Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these things will be added unto you.   All these things: Refers to God's blessings and favor and provisions...

We're wrapping up this Overcoming Fear series!  6. Fear can be overcome It takes power It takes love It takes a sound mind

Part 2 of our Overcoming Series! Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to receive our NEW KIY Magazine! Part 2 4. Fear is caused By Temperament traits By Childhood experiences Basic needs aren't met Love Understanding Acceptance Overprotective parents Dominating parents By a traumatic experience By Anger By Sin A guilty conscience By lack of Faith Unbelief is failing to trust God Unbelief is...

We're continuing our Overcoming series and beginning a new topic, fear.  Fear is universal Adam and Eve experienced fear in the garden Farther we go from God and the more disobedient we are, the greater the fear that we experience Our world offers a continual diet of fear Economy World conditions Medical concerns See Reader's Digest illustration p. 82 LaHaye Joseph Fort Newton, former pastor of St...

Don't forget to sign up for the  Keeping It Young Magazine! Enjoy this last episode of the Overcoming Hurt mini-series.    Fruit That Can Result From A Hurt v. 14. God will use it to make you holy v. 17 God will use it to get you to the Father v. 21 God will use it to build your faith and hope v. 22 God will use it to purify your heart to fervent love V. 23 God will use it to get you saved  

Part 4 and the final episode in this Overcoming series.  Don't forget to sign up for the Keeping It Young Magazine! 4. Forgive the one who hurt you Forgiveness understands the wrong Forgiveness understands that it will always be wrong Forgiveness chooses to move on Forgiveness releases the debt that I am owed because of the wrong  

Let's dive in on part 3!    5. Treat others with love    6. Guard your words       1. Speak truth - but always in love       2 Be honest - lying never works       3. Control your temper           1. The wrath of man never works the righteousness of God 3. Confront the hurt Biblically -Ephesians 4:30-31      1. Grow spiritually Ephesians 4:19-24      2. Be kind to those who hurt you      3. Be tend...