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Convivial Home, Homemaking, and Hospitality with Mystie Winckler (Episode 305)   Titus 3:14 NIV “Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.”   *Transcription Below*   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Midwest Food Bank   Mystie Winckler and her husband, Matt, have been married for almost twenty-fiv...

What are Joyful, Life-Giving Family Rhythms? With Jennifer Pepito (Episode 304)   Psalm 16:11 AMP “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.”   *Transcription Below*   Jennifer Pepito is the host of the Restoration Home podcast and the bestselling author of Habits for a Sacred Home. Her latest book is The Inspired Ho...

God's Global Miracles: Special Patreon Release with Hamisi Kirenga and Roy Sasaka Telewa   Psalm 105:1 (NIV) "Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done."   *Transcription Below*   Hamisi Kirenga is the Director of Spread Truth Africa  and Roy Sasaka Telewa is the CEO of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund for the government of Kenya.   Sp...

What is Grace-Based Parenting? It's Not What You Think with Dr. Charles Fay (Episode 303)   “calmness can lay great errors to rest” Ecclesiastes 10:4b Quest NIV   *Transcription Below*   Charles Fay, PhD, is an internationally recognized author, consultant, and public speaker. He is also president of the Love and Logic Institute. Millions of educators, mental health professionals, and parents worl...

ALL THINGS MARRIAGE: In-Laws, Expectations, Sex Conversations, and NEWLYWED Tips with Mike Novotny (Episode 302)   Philippians 2:4 AMP “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.”   Today's message is not intended for little ears. We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message.   *Transcription...

*Today's message is not intended for little ears. We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message.*   Sex Talk with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner (Episode 301)   1 Corinthians 7:3 NIV “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”   *Transcription Below*   Thank you to our sponsor: WinShape Marr...

Power of Praying Scriptures over your Marriage: Special Patreon Release with Jodie Berndt   1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NIV) "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you."   *Transcription Below*   Jodie Berndt is bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, which includes volumes for Children, Teens, Adult Children,...

Oral Sex, Frequency, Desire, and Other Topics Couples Negotiate in Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma (Episode 300)   *Today's message is not intended for little ears. We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message.*   Deuteronomy 30:19 + 20 “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before yo...

Professional Organizer Helps Declutter Organize and Beautify Your Home and Your Life an Interview with Nikki Boyd (Episode 299)   Ecclesiastes 5:13 AMP “There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: riches being kept and hoarded by their owner to his own misery.”   *Transcription Below*   Nikki Boyd is a professional organizer, author of the Beautifully Organized series, and founder of...

Lamentations 3:25 NLT “The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.”   *Transcription Below*   Mike Blackaby serves as a church planter in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where he lives with his wife, Sarah, and their four children. He holds a PhD in Worldview and Apologetics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and Bibl...

Peace and Joy: Special Patreon Release with Kay Wyma   “So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭AMP‬‬   *Transcription Below*  ...

How to Improve EVERY Aspect of Your Life: An Interview with J.R. Briggs (Episode 297)   Proverbs 11:24 (MSG) The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.   *Transcription Below*   J.R. Briggs (DMin) possesses four passions: following Jesus, equipping and investing in hungry kingdom leaders, growing fruit on other people’s trees, and creating g...

Raising Future HEALTHY Adults with Elizabeth Pehrson (Episode 296)   Hebrews 12:11 NIV “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”   *Transcription Below*   Elizabeth Pehrson is a speaker, podcaster and founder of The Exchange. She’s a yellow sanguine, who is full of energy and l...

Long-Game Parenting with Elizabeth Pehrson (Episode 295)   Exodus 23:20 NLT “See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you.”   *Transcription Below*   Elizabeth Pehrson is a speaker, podcaster and founder of The Exchange. She’s a yellow sanguine, who is full of energy and lives life wide-open! She loves Jesus and meani...

Top Ten from 2025: #1 Maximizing Sexual Connection as Newlyweds to Long Term Marriages and Recovering from a Sexless Marriage with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner (Episode 252)   *DISCLAIMER* This episode is intended for adults   Ephesians 5:21 (NIV) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.   *Transcription of original episode* Maximizing Sexual Connection as Newlyweds to Long Term Marri...

Top Ten from 2025: #2 Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe (Episode 256)   1 Corinthians 6:20 CEV "God paid a great price for you. So use your body to honor God."   *Transcription of original episode* Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe (Episode 256)   Emily MacLeod Wolfe is a Nurse Practitioner wellne...

Top Ten from 2025: #3 Redeeming Our Time with Jordan Raynor (Episode 255)   “But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” 2 Chronicles 15:7 AMP   *Transcription of original episode* Redeeming Our Time with Jordan Raynor (Episode 255)   Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books ( The Sacredness of Secular...

Top Ten from 2025: #4 Holy Spirit Stories and Fruit and Ways to Identify His Guidance in Our Lives with Margaret Feinberg (Episode 274)   Exodus 31:3 NIV "and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—"   *Transcription of original episode* Holy Spirit Stories and Fruit and Ways to Identify His Guidance in Our Lives with...

*Disclaimer* This episode contains some mature themes and listener discretion is advised.   Top Ten from 2025: #5 Questions for More Connection and Laughter in Marriage with Casey and Meygan Caston (Episode 269)   2 Corinthians 1:4 NIRV "He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God."   *Transcription of original episo...

Top Ten from 2025: #6 Choosing Fun and Adventure in Your Marriage and with Your Family: An Interview with Dan & Sam Mathews (Episode 266)   Isaiah 55:12 MSG “So you’ll go out in joy, you’ll be led into a whole and complete life. The mountains and hills will lead the parade, bursting with song. All the trees of the forest will join the procession, exuberant with applause. No more thistles, but...

Top Ten from 2025: #7 Raising Healthy Children with Dr. Charles Fay (Episode 254)   2 Chronicles 20:12b (NIV) "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”   *Transcription of original episode* Raising Healthy Children with Dr. Charles Fay (Episode 254)   Questions and Topics We Discuss: When it comes to helping our child find purpose in life, what are some helpful questions to ask and why...

*DISCLAIMER* This interview includes some adult themes and is not intended for young ears.   Matthew 9:37 (NIV) "Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."   *Transcription of original episode* God, Sex, and Your Marriage: Special Patreon Release Interview with Dr. Juli Slattery   Questions We Discuss: For many couples, sex can be a difficult area of marriag...

Top Ten from 2025: #9 Raising Healthy Kids: Free Tips with Emily Johnson (Episode 275)   1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."   *Transcription of original episode* Raising Healthy Kids: Free Tips with Emily J...

Top Ten from 2025: #10 Domestic Violence and Abuse: Identifying and Healing from Abusive Relationships with Stacey Womack (Episode 263)   Mark 10:27 NKJV "But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”   **Transcription of original episode** Domestic Violence and Abuse: Identifying and Healing from Abusive Relationships with...

*Disclaimer: This topic is not intended for young listeners. Please use discretion.   Maximize PLEASURE in Marriage by Understanding Your Wife Better: An Interview with Francie Winslow (Episode 294)   Proverbs 5:19b NLT “May you always be captivated by her love.”   *Transcription Below*   Francie Winslow is a wife, mom, and intimacy evangelist. Three fun facts about Francie:   NO. 1 I saw a glimps...