Boles of Life

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At the end of the day, we are often at the end of what we have to give. That doesn't bode well for handling bedtime. Yet, coming to the end of ourselves isn’t a sign of failure, it’s the beginning of grace. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia examine how the tension of failure and grace drives us to recognize our need for...

Conversation is a sacred ritual. It is the rhythm of the household that turns family into friends and friends into family. It is the learned art of friendship. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia discuss the difference between talking to a child as a parent and having a conversation with your child as a peer, the power of...

In the story of God, we were made for another world - a world of unfettered joy. That is the future for every believer. Through work, rest, and play we are helping our family imagine the future in ways it will be. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia talk about the amount of imagination required to believe that there is mor...

Work inevitably becomes one of our greatest spiritual blessings or one of our greatest burdens. That's how spiritually important work is. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Habits of the Household ⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Earley, we reflect on: the Biblical theology of work how discussing and modeling work helps kids understand the true goals of work and ways to invite kids into work so they can b...

It is a terrible fiction to imagine we can be good mothers and fathers without being good husbands and wives. In the story of God, the strength of the household depends on the strength of marriage. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia reflect on how marriage is treated lightly instead of a sanctifying process and discuss se...

In family spiritual formation, it's not about perfect practice, it's about moving from nothing to something. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia discuss how God isn't looking for perfect people because He already has Jesus, how doing something even imperfectly can be deeply impactful for your family, and the power of short...

At the core of being a parent is setting wise limitations for your children so they can thrive within the boundaries. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia discuss the freedom found in limitations set by God, the power of screens to shape us, how parents set the standard through example on screens, and a ton of wise limitations...

Discipline is not a tool for controlling behavior. It is a process of disciplining a child's heart toward right loves. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia reflect on the wide gap between what parents want in disciplining and what kids need from discipline, recognize that the goal of discipline is not about gaining control of...

Eating is not just about surviving, it is a ritual of communing with others that allows us to thrive. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia discuss how coming together to the table positively impacts a family's overall well-being, how viewing your existing routines through a liturgical lens can show you what it is subtly teaching...

Everyone wakes up, but not everyone wakes up to reality. Plenty of us live with a skewed sense of the world partly because our wake-up routine sets the tone for our day and the tone it sets isn't leading us anywhere good. Continuing a series on the book ⁠⁠Habits of the Household⁠⁠ by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia discuss how prayer, smartphones, and the last moment before you walk out t...

Whether you painstakingly planned out your daily routine or adopted what worked along the way, each of your habits are impacting what you believe is true and are shaping you into a particular kind of person. Kicking off a series on the book Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Early, Tyler and Virginia discuss how your habits not only determine the lenses through which you view the world but...

After two hospital births Virginia felt she wanted a different and more peaceful experience with their third child. Through the episode, Tyler and Virginia discuss their journey from being completely satisfied with the typical hospital process leading up to and during birth to entertaining having a home birth. Whether you are considering a home birth, interested in hearing about the experience, or...

When it comes to your faith, you want to take it more seriously, but how? Your family is central to everything you do, but why does it feel chaotic most days? Food is a daily basic need, but how can you keep yourself and your family well-fed with your crazy schedule? These are all questions you likely wonder on a weekly basis. Us too. That's why we're here. We don't claim to have all the perfect a...

In this episode, Tyler & Virginia talk about futurists who thought we would never be working, how our pace of life is doing violence against our souls, and some slow deliberate steps we can take to start combating that soul violence. - Pace of Life Evaluation ——Best Ways to Support Us: Join us online Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on social media, joining our email l...

In this episode, Tyler & Virginia talk about technology as an extension beyond your natural limitations, how technology numbs your natural ability that it originally extended, and how technology rarely forms you into the image of Jesus, but instead into the image of the world.  - Technology Reflection Questions & Boundary Inspirations ——Best Ways to Support Us: Join us online Stay connecte...

In this episode, Tyler & Virginia talk about some of the moments of life that formed them into who they are, Virginia gives an awesome explanation of the gospel that carries you through the story of scripture, what a rule of faith is, and how defining your rhythm of life is a way of being formed into the image of Jesus. - Formation Reflection Questions ——Best Ways to Support Us: Join us online...

In this episode, the return of the pod is finally here! Tyler & Virginia recap their big move, discuss what is coming next for the podcast, and even do a bit of time traveling. ——Best Ways to Support Us: Join us online Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on social media, joining our email list, and visiting the website. Bolesoflife.com Email Instagram Facebook YouTube Sha...

Get fit, be wealthy, have friends, get a job, have a nice house, read more, manage your feels, and find Jesus. That's a lot of things we are supposed to do. And it might even feel overwhelming. In this episode, Tyler & Virginia talk with Dr. (and Pastor) Michael Mickens about the impact MLK could have had if he hadn't been murdered, why Jesus and not Buddha, the difference between a belief sys...

Get fit, be wealthy, have friends, get a job, have a nice house, read more, manage your feels, and find Jesus. That's a lot of things we are supposed to do. And it might even feel overwhelming. In this episode, Tyler & Virginia hang out with their friend Allysa Graham to talk about being an extrovert married to an introvert, how having a special needs child has impacted her ability to be socia...

Get fit, be wealthy, have friends, get a job, have a nice house, read more, manage your feels, and find Jesus. That's a lot of things we are supposed to do. And it might even feel overwhelming. In this episode, Tyler & Virginia get their very first "call-in", Virginia proves that she is an expert in eating, Virginia dives deep into body image and the gospel, and they discuss if Jesus was physi...

Get fit, be wealthy, have friends, get a job, have a nice house, read more, manage your feels, and find Jesus. That's a lot of things we are supposed to do. And it might even feel overwhelming.  In this episode, Tyler & Virginia take a pause during the current series to go on vacation. Throughout the episode, they spend time talking about ways to rest and how rest can bring wholeness to your l...

Get fit, be wealthy, have friends, get a job, have a nice house, read more, manage your feels, and find Jesus. That's a lot of things we are supposed to do. And it might even feel overwhelming. In this episode, Tyler & Virginia interview Michelle & Cameron Vincent to talk about how to find peace in our physical environment, some starter tips on recycling, and how your video game hobby can...

Get fit, be wealthy, have friends, get a job, have a nice house, read more, manage your feels, and find Jesus. That's a lot of things we are supposed to do. And it might even feel overwhelming. In this episode, Tyler & Virginia interview their own financial advisor Carrie Wassilak. Carrie has been helping people find hope, peace, and freedom in their finances for 10 years. Together they talk a...

In this episode, Tyler is joined by a special guest host for a quick check-in to wrap up the busy busy busy month of June and a promise to be back in force very soon! ——Best Ways to Support Us: Join us online Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on social media, joining our email list, and visiting the website. Bolesoflife.com Email Instagram Facebook YouTube Share the Podcast...