Bringing Hope Home

Are you worried about raising compassionate children in today's harsh world? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer share practical, biblical strategies for teaching your kids genuine kindness—not just surface-level "niceness." Discover how to:  ✅ Model Christ-like kindness in your daily parenting  ✅ Help your children develop empathy for difficu...

Small acts of kindness can be the game-changer your marriage needs! In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer share practical ways to show kindness in your marriage that will strengthen your bond and create a peaceful home. What You'll Learn: Why little acts of kindness prevent big marriage problems How to build your "love bank" with meaningful deposi...

Discover how biblical kindness can transform your marriage and family relationships! 🏠✨ In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore the profound difference between being "nice" and showing true biblical kindness - the fourth fruit of the Spirit. Learn how this supernatural attribute can revolutionize your home life and relationships. What You'...

Are you struggling with patience in your marriage or parenting? Feeling frustrated when change doesn't happen fast enough? In this powerful episode, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer dive deep into the fruit of the Spirit - PATIENCE - and how it can transform your home life. What You'll Discover: Why God's patience with you should inspire patience with others How to break free from...

In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their exploration of patience as part of their fruit of the Spirit series. They tackle the common friction points that test our patience in marriage—from different communication styles to varying value systems. Drawing from their nearly 30 years of marriage and pastoral experience, the Schaefers offer practical advice for n...

In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their series on the fruit of the Spirit by exploring patience in parenting. Drawing from their experience as parents and educators, they offer practical wisdom for navigating the challenges that test our patience with our children. The Schaffers discuss how understanding your child's developmental stage is cruc...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they dive into the fruit of patience in this month's episode. Learn how to overcome "hurry sickness" in our fast-paced world and discover practical ways to cultivate patience in your marriage, parenting, and daily life. Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction to our series on the Fruit of the Spirit 1:30 - Why patience is especially important during busy &...

Join hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer in this enlightening episode of Bringing Hope Home as they tackle one of marriage's biggest stress points: finances. Discover biblical principles and practical strategies to bring God's peace into your financial life. Learn how tithing, budgeting, setting realistic goals, and involving the whole family can transform your relationship with money and r...

In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on peace. They share biblical wisdom and practical strategies for handling conflict in your family relationships without letting disagreements escalate. Learn the "3-2-1 Rule" for putting conflicts into perspective, discover how to maintain your peace during heated...

In this special Easter week episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore the fruit of the Spirit of peace and its connection to salvation. Discover how Jesus offers a different kind of peace than the world gives—one that surpasses understanding and remains constant even in life's chaos. The Schaffers share powerful insights on how true peace comes through forgiveness, rig...

In this timely April episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on PEACE. They distinguish between worldly peace (merely the absence of conflict) and Christ's true inner peace that transcends circumstances. The hosts share five practical strategies to cultivate peace in your home, plus a bonus tip that ties everything together. What You&apos...

SHOW NOTES In this transformative episode of Bringing Hope Home, hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer sit down with Jeff Spadafora, author of "The Joy Model," to explore the path to authentic joy that balances both spiritual being and purposeful doing. Jeff shares his personal journey from corporate management consultant to ministry leader, and how he discovered that many Christians are &quo...

In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer dive into the powerful fruit of the Spirit: JOY. Discover how true joy isn't dependent on your circumstances but comes from within through God's spirit. The Schaffers share personal family stories and biblical wisdom from Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-3, and Philippians about finding and cultivating joy even during life's...

Join hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they explore the fruit of the Spirit of Joy through the lens of parenting.  Discover practical strategies for cultivating a joyful home environment despite the challenges of modern parenting.  Learn how to teach children emotional regulation, foster optimism, and create fun family moments that will last a lifetime.  The Schaffers share personal stories abou...

In this uplifting episode of Bringing Hope Home, hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle the essential but often overlooked topic of cultivating joy in marriage. Too many couples fall into the trap of mundane routines, stress, and negativity that steal the happiness from their relationship. The Schaffers share practical wisdom on: Breaking out of negative patterns with spontaneity and fun Understa...

Bringing Hope Home Podcast: Cultivating Joy in Everyday Life Join hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they explore the spiritual fruit of joy in this insightful episode of Bringing Hope Home. Following their previous month's focus on love, the Schaffers dive into understanding joy not merely as an emotion, but as a fruit of the Spirit deposited within believers that can be accessed regardless...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they dive deep into Gary Chapman's transformative Five Love Languages and how they can revolutionize your marriage. Learn how to build your "love bank" through words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Discover practical tips for strengthening your relationship, improving communication, and creating a...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer on this transformative episode of Bringing Hope Home, where they unpack the profound meaning of biblical love in today's divided world. Drawing from their personal experiences and spiritual insights, they explore how relationship guidance rooted in faith can bridge the deepest divides within families and communities. In this powerful discussion, discover how tr...

Join Kim Stilt as she shares her powerful journey of unconditional love, faith, and understanding after her son came out as gay. Learn how to support LGBTQ+ children while maintaining a strong, Christ-centered family relationship. Key Topics: Overcoming shame and fear Maintaining family connection Faith and LGBTQ+ support Parental love and acceptance Resources Mentioned:  🔗 Website: prideandpromi...

Join hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they interview Kim Stilp, founder of Pride and Promises, who shares her powerful journey of maintaining both faith and family when her son came out as gay.  Kim discusses how she bridged the gap between Christian beliefs and supporting her LGBTQ+ child, offering hope and practical guidance for other families facing similar challenges.  Learn how to navigate...

Discover how to address and overcome sin in your Christian marriage with hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer.  This powerful episode explores biblical righteousness, dealing with hidden sins, healing from infidelity, and finding God's grace in difficult times.  Learn practical strategies for confession, restoration, and building a stronger marriage through faith. Whether you're struggling w...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer of Schaffer Ministries for a powerful conversation about Christian parenting and raising godly children. Drawing from their experience as parents and grandparents, the Schaffers share practical parenting wisdom on incorporating biblical values into daily family life. Learn essential strategies for spiritual training, living by example, and helping your children deve...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they explore how to build a righteous marriage centered on God's principles.  In this episode, discover the difference between personal righteousness and God's standards, and learn practical ways to incorporate grace and alignment in your relationship.  The Schaffers share personal examples and actionable tips for couples seeking to strengthen their mar...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they share powerful insights on setting God-directed goals for the new year. This essential episode on Christian living combines spiritual growth with practical goal-setting strategies across multiple life areas - from personal development and ministry to career advancement and marriage enrichment. 🎉Learn why aligning your goals with biblical wisdom transforms t...

Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they offer compassionate guidance for managing holiday stress, grief, and emotional challenges. This heartfelt episode explores practical strategies for finding joy, maintaining hope, and staying spiritually anchored during the holiday season. Whether you're dealing with loss, financial pressure, or seasonal anxiety, discover how to redefine expectations, fo...