Bringing Hope Home

After a month of learning how to fight fair, Bryce and Colette Schaffer pivot to a lighter — but just as important — topic: fun. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, they explore why joy is a biblical mandate, not an afterthought, pointing to Nehemiah 8:10 ("the joy of the Lord is your strength") and Philippians 4:4 ("rejoice in the Lord always"). Drawing from 30 years of mar...

They graduated. They moved out. They got married. And somewhere in there, your role as a parent completely changed — whether you were ready or not. In this heart-to-heart final episode of their Picking Your Battles series, Bryce and Colette Schaffer get honest about the hardest parenting season of all: letting go of your adult and married children. With three married kids and three grandkids of th...

The teenage years don't have to be a war zone — but they do require wisdom. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle the most common battles parents face with teenagers: phones and social media, music choices, friend groups, toxic relationships, drug and alcohol conversations, sexual boundaries, and keeping faith at the center of it all. As pastors, teachers,...

Every parent knows the feeling — you're tired, they're pushing every button, and you're not sure which hills are worth dying on. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer get practical and honest about how to pick your battles with your kids from the toddler years through elementary and middle school. Drawing on Scripture, 20 years of pastoral experience, an...

Every couple fights. But are you fighting the right battles? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer get real about one of the most common and exhausting traps in marriage — fighting over everything and winning nothing. They walk you through how to step back, assess what's actually worth addressing, and approach conflict from a place of wisdom rather than raw emotio...

Money fights. Sleepless nights. That invisible weight that never quite goes away. If debt is putting a strain on your marriage, this episode is for you. Bryce and Colette Schaffer of Bringing Hope Home open up about their own journey from seven credit cards and mounting debt to complete financial freedom — and they're sharing the exact strategies that got them there. In this episode, you&apos...

Ghosting — abruptly cutting off all communication without explanation — is more common than ever. And it's not just in dating. It's happening in friendships, churches, workplaces, marriages, and even between parents and adult children. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer talk openly about the pain of being ghosted, the lack of integrity behind doing it, and...

Have you ever walked away from prayer feeling like God just didn't come through? You gave your tithes, read your Bible, sent up your request — and still nothing. If you're honest, maybe God has started to feel a little like a vending machine. You put something in. You expect something out. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle this subtle but soul-shap...

We all carry things we were never meant to hold. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack the invisible stress and weight that quietly drains couples, parents, and families — and how to start putting it down. Colette opens up about her own experience with unrecognized anxiety, panic attacks, and postpartum depression — and the moment her body finally shut down and...

It's "Maycember" — and in the middle of the busiest stretch of the year, we stop to celebrate the moms who make it all happen. In this Mother's Day episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer honor their own incredible moms, reflect on the beautiful chaos of motherhood, and share three powerful encouragements for every mom in every season of life. You'll hea...

Does discontentment have a grip on your life — or your marriage? In a world of highlight reels and social media comparison, it's easier than ever to feel like you're falling behind, stuck, or just not enough. But what does God's Word actually say about contentment — and how do we learn it the way Paul did? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer get real a...

"I'm fine." But are you really? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle one of the most important — and most avoided — pillars of a healthy marriage: honesty . From the little white lies to the big things we bury, the truth has a way of surfacing. The question is, will it surface in healing or in crisis? God is truth — and He doesn't work well...

Have you ever picked up your Bible and thought, "Now what?" You're not alone — and this episode is the answer. In Part 2 of our Bible series, Bryce and Colette Schaffer get practical about how to study the Bible — from choosing a starting point, to building a realistic reading plan, to making God's Word come alive in your everyday life. Whether you're a new believer or som...

One of the most common questions Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer hear is, "Which Bible should I get?" And if you've ever walked into a Christian bookstore and felt completely lost staring at a wall of Bibles — this episode is going to be your new favorite resource. Right after Easter, there's no better time to talk about God's Word and how to get into it. In this episod...

Is your marriage on the rocks — or maybe even in ruins? Whether it was a sudden storm or a slow erosion, there is hope for what feels broken. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer get real about what it actually takes to rebuild a marriage (and a life) when things have gone off the rails. They dive into the power of forgiveness — for yourself and your spouse — and why...

You might think the biggest threat to your marriage is a blowout fight — but what if it's the silence that follows? Or the silence that never left? This week on Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle one of the sneakiest and most destructive forces in marriage and family life: silence . Not the comfortable, peaceful quiet of two people who know each other well — but the cold s...

Life doesn't wait for a good time to get chaotic — and neither does marriage. In this fun and faith-filled episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer use the excitement of March Madness to bring you real strategies for flipping chaos into control in your home. Bryce, a high school basketball coach, draws powerful parallels between great coaching and great marriage — from preparing ahead of time and...

Every couple has something they wish were different. But wanting change and actually creating it — in a healthy, God-honoring way — are two very different things. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle one of the most common and frustrating struggles in marriage: how do you get on the same page when your spouse just won't budge? Spoiler alert: nagging doesn&a...

You stood at the altar and said "divorce" would never be in your vocabulary. But are you actively building a marriage that makes that promise a reality? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer get practical and personal as they share five key ways — plus a bonus — to divorce-proof your marriage from the inside out. From continually reaffirming your commitment a...

Are toxic relationships quietly keeping you — and your marriage — from the future God has planned? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home , Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle one of the most common and painful struggles they've encountered in 20 years of pastoring: the damaging effects of toxic people in our lives, and how to navigate those relationships without compromising your peace, your fa...

Is your child suffering in silence? Practical help for parents of bullied children. One in five students experiences bullying—but the real number is likely higher, because many kids never tell their parents what's happening. If your child is coming home quieter, reluctant to go to school, or showing signs of withdrawing, this episode is for you. Bryce and Colette Schaffer have walked through...

One in five adults will experience mental illness this year—including Christians, pastors, and people of faith. Yet depression remains one of the most silent struggles in marriage, especially in Christian circles where we're often afraid to admit we need help. In this vulnerable and practical episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle depression head-on, sharing their own experiences with pos...

Turn Your Marriage Goals into Reality with Intentional Habits You've set goals for your marriage and family—that's the first step. But goals without habits are just wishes on paper. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer show you how to create the daily rhythms and habits that'll actually get you where you want to go. Building on last week's conversat...

Are you and your spouse walking together in unity, or are you headed in different directions? In this episode, Colette and Bryce Schaffer share how to set meaningful goals together as a couple—covering finances, spiritual growth, and your marriage itself. The Schaffers walk you through practical steps to create a unified vision for your relationship in 2026. Learn how to align your priorities, sup...

This Christmas season, discover how God's unconditional love through Jesus can transform your marriage and family life. In this Advent series episode on LOVE, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack the true meaning of biblical love and how it applies to your everyday relationships. Drawing from John 3:16 , they share practical wisdom on showing love through giving, forgiveness, quality tim...