Christian Family Life

Marriage is one of God’s greatest tools for shaping us into the image of Christ. In this episode, Let’s dive into what it means to mature in marriage, embracing both the joys and challenges along the way. Staying rooted in Christ helps couples navigate busy seasons and burdensome trials without falling into resentment. Drawing from Romans 5 and James 1, we are remind that trials are opportunities...

In today’s episode, we'll dive into candid conversations about what it truly takes to nurture friendship within marriage. We'll reflect on the invaluable lessons from scripture, like Isaac and Rebekah’s bond, and draw parallels to our own lives. Discover how to prioritize your relationship, cultivate shared passions, and overcome common obstacles that may hinder fun and connection. Whether...

In today’s episode, we'll dive into candid conversations about what it truly takes to nurture friendship within marriage. We'll reflect on the invaluable lessons from scripture, like Isaac and Rebekah’s bond, and draw parallels to our own lives. Discover how to prioritize your relationship, cultivate shared passions, and overcome common obstacles that may hinder fun and connection. Whether you're...

Has trust been broken in your marriage? Are you struggling to find your way back to a place of connection and understanding? Join us as we explore the path to rebuilding trust, drawing from biblical wisdom and practical insights. We'll delve into the power of honesty, the importance of submitting to God's process, and the role of kindness, forgiveness, and vulnerability. Learn how to navig...

Join us today as we explore the emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions of love, emphasizing the importance of communication, understanding, and genuine connection. Discover how to create a safe space where both partners feel valued and appreciated, and learn how to approach intimacy not as a checklist but as a beautiful journey of growth together. With insights from scripture and real-life...

Join us as we unpack the importance of cultivating closeness, overcoming resistance to intimacy, and doing the hard things that lead to lasting bonds. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your marriage, or longing to find that initial spark again, this episode is filled with insights and practical steps to help you rekindle that love and feeling. Tune in and take the first step on your journey to...

In this episode, we discuss how the ability to tolerate differences can either lead to debilitating competition or a delightful completion of one another. Discover the power of humility in fostering respect and love within your marriage, and learn how to turn potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and deeper connection. It's a journey of understanding your spouse as God's unique creatio...

Today our CFL team explores the profound impact that prayer can have on couples. Whether you’ve been married for years or are just starting your journey together, prayer can be a powerful tool in cultivating unity, peace, and deeper connection.

Join us today as our CFL team helps uncover biblical principles, share heartfelt stories, and provide practical advice on how to embrace forgiveness within our marriages. Whether you're facing challenges with your spouse or seeking to deepen your understanding of grace, this podcast is here to guide and inspire you on your journey towards healing and reconciliation.

As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our marriages and set meaningful goals. Join us on this podcast as our team shares some principles to consider as you pray and seek guidance for your relationship in 2025!

We have taken the month of December to share our most listened to podcasts. Enjoy: Listen in today as Roland and Tammy talk about 7 ways you can be a blessing to your spouse.  The enemy tries to get us to think negatively about our spouses but when your focus is to bless them, you can't help but to think good things about them.

This was one of the top listened to podcast for CFL. In December we are sharing some of our top listened to content! Did you come from a healthy home? A home where mom and dad loved you and truly invested blood, sweat, tears, and money into you as a child? Or did you come from a toxic home? A home that was somewhat distant emotionally and/or physically? Regardless of your upbringing, one of the mo...

We are taking the month of December to highlight the top podcasts since the beginning of our podcast journey. Today our CFL team sits down with ordained minister, licensed professional counselor rectified sex therapist, professor, and national speaker Dr. Michael Sytsma. Dr. Sytsma has over 30 years of clinical experience in sex therapy and he founded Building Intimate Marriages, Inc. He is also c...

We are taking the month of December to highlight the top podcasts since the beginning of our podcast journey. Today our CFL team sits down with ordained minister, licensed professional counselor rectified sex therapist, professor, and national speaker Dr. Michael Sytsma. Dr. Sytsma has over 30 years of clinical experience in sex therapy and he founded Building Intimate Marriages, Inc. He is also c...

How would your marriage improve if you began to be thankful for the Lord for the spouse He has given you. If you by faith approach your spouse with gratefulness that is expressed by loving them with a sacrificial heart, would things look different at home? Today our team talks about being thankful for our spouse because of our relationship with the Lord.

Let's talk about love!!! Today our CFL Team points us toward the Love of Christ as a model for our own marriage. Listen in as you are encouraged to love as Christ loves.

Unity is so important in our marriages. Satan's goal is to steal, kill, and destroy!! When we don't see eye to eye how do we approach the disagreement? Today we spend a few minutes discussing this topic and look to scripture to get a better understanding from God's Word.

All of us had examples of marriage. Perhaps good ones or bad ones, but all were and are affected by marriage. Today we want to encourage you to see your marriage as important to the Lord and also to you kids and sphere of influence. Perhaps, by the way you love, forgive, and sacrifice for each other it may be an example to others to emulate!!

The answer to why God created marriage and why get married provide purpose in your marital relationship. You cannot experience oneness in marriage if you are not unified in your purpose for being together.  Listen in today as our team discusses God's original intent for marriage.  The first purpose is, to reflect the image of God.

What does the Holy Spirit have to do with marriage? Listen in today as we share with you the power that comes from the Holy Spirit that will strengthen your marriage.

Too often we try to change each other to be what we selfishly want each other to be, but God knows best and He has given us His personal perfect provision in our spouse. Let God write the story, it is so much better.

Over time we begin to lose the flame of romance. Things we used to laugh at we no longer laugh at, the joy is gone. Listen in, as we encourage , not only you, but ourselves to strengthen your marriage by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that you can get back to that romance, even in the midst of your reality, and the tensions in the home.

The oneness that you create within your marriage has a direct impact on how you parent the children!! Our team takes the time to share about this topic and what we learned along the way over 30 years of marriage!!

As you and your spouse, look to parent your children, in the ways of the Lord, it is vital that each of you are also learning to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and might, and that you are continually growing in your faith.

Loneliness, fear, rejection, and anger are just a few of the emotions that we all navigate as we walk through difficult times. Today we interview Dustin and Rekah and they walk us through the choices they made to look to the Lord and pursue each other as they journey through infertility and the doors of adoption being closed.