Christian Family Life

Have you ever thought about your marriage being on Mission? We think of missionaries, short term mission trips, and even helping a local outreach in our hometown, but what if everyday your marriage was able to point someone to Jesus? We think it can be done. Listen in today as we talk about what missions through marriage actually looks like!

Many couples have found themselves In the rebellion stage and it does not necessarily have to do with adultery addiction or abuse and so today I CFL Team will focus on how you navigate rebellion when there is strife in your marriage and you don’t know how to get out of it.

Unresolved resentment impacts our marriages.  Spouses typically become critical, fearful, hardened, and uncaring.  For a season, resentment may simmer behind the illusion of a healthy marriage, fueled by unmet needs.  Sooner or later, however, the compounding resentment explodes into overt acts of rebellion against the spouse.  Listen in as our CFL team talks about rebellion an...

While we live in Reality, we must be intentional to pursue Romance. If not, it's a slippery slope into Resentment.  Listen in as the CFL team dives into the topic of Resentment.

Recently our ministry team was at The House Ministry Center in Snohomish, WA. At the conference we held a Q&A and on this week's podcast we ask and answer those questions. Listen in for some helpful tips on a variety of topics.

Reality hits hard in marriage, and often times it happens pretty quick. It is a stage that is unavoidable but doesn't need to be destructive.  Listen in to our CFL team as we point you to scripture and practical ways to navigate reality and pursue romance.

We may desire to stay in the romance stage in our marriage, but reality is unavoidable. The question is how do we pursue romance while living in that reality? Romance doesn't happen unless you pursue it, you have to be intentional about it. You need to study your spouse, which takes a lifetime, to better understand how to best love and care for them. Listen in as our CFL team gives insight to the...

Today we get practical.  We believe that communication is a skill that we can continue to work and improve on. You never arrive. Join in as our CFL team discusses that within your communication it is important to be honest, direct, kind, and thoughtful. The idea is to effectively share with your spouse what they need to hear from you. We hope that these podcasts on communication are encouragi...

Rejection, fear, and bitterness destroy communication. Conflicts cannot be resolved in threatening environments.  Thankfully Scripture gives us a plan on how to communicate effectively. Join our CFL team as we talk about practical ways to communicate with your spouse using Ephesians 4:29-32 as our spring board!

Why we say something matters.  Do we communicate to get something off our chest, or is it constructive and for edification.  Today our CFL team talks about the importance of leaning on the Holy Spirit to help us communicate effectively and with purpose.

The best communicators are great listeners! In this podcast, our CFL team will start a series of conversations on communication. We talk about a phrase in scripture that says, "and they were naked and unashamed". We believe that this statement encourages us as a couple to allow our home to be the most vulnerable and safe space for each of us to share our heart and truly be listened to by our...

The past couple of years have brought its share of challenges to couples all around the world!  1 Peter 4:12 says, "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you."  Trials and challenges will come, listen in as we give some practical and Biblical advice on how to navigate and thrive through the trials...

Our CFL team continues to share best practices as a married couple during the Holiday season.  This time of year can get stressful, but with proper planning and communicating, it can be the most wonderful time of the year.  Merry Christmas from the CFL team.

Listen in as our CFL team talks about creating margin during the holiday season.  As with any marriage, differing backgrounds will have an impact in the decision making process for what your families traditions will be.  Our team shares insightful tips on how to plan your calendar this time of year.

“Humility” - to most people it sounds like a weakened state of mind. Jesus, a King or kings, showed the greatest form of humility as he sweated blood while asking this cup to pass from Him. Today we encourage you to put aside your pride and your achievements and rest on the covenant that God has provided between you and your spouse.

Many people lack a vital relationship with Jesus Christ.  Listen in as our team shares that ultimately only Jesus can unlock the deepest dimensions of human intimacy, taking individuals and couples to their truest level of spiritual relationships.

We often equate trials with failure and thus set out to avoid them.  Yet to God, trials, though often painful, are a blessing that brings growth and maturity, drawing us closer to Him.  Listen in as our CFL team shares some insight on the topic of Trials in a Marriage!!

"You complete me", "You are my air", "You are everything I need". These statements found in movies and elsewhere sound great but truly are statements that place great expectations on your spouse.  Many couples walk to the altar to say I do with these phrases and thoughts in mind.  Then reality hits.  How do we deal with them when we realize our spouse cannot complete us, or they are...

Listen in as our team tackles what is likely at the center of most marital issues, selfishness.  Our general feeling is we want things done our way and we don't want anyone to mess with it.  Today we share some stories that you may relate with and also provide some practical ways to work on our selfishness.

Often times we hear things that sound good and they make sense in our head, unfortunately what sounds good does not always translate to what is the best way to do things.  Today our team will tackle the 50/50 relationship.  This type of relationship is the epitome of "Performance-based love".  The 50/50 relationship requires you to put your focus on your spouse, how can they "do bet...

Are your backgrounds different?  Will you get along?  Cultural and family differences, even the most innocent ones, can result in disagreements that lead to conflict and hurt.  Listen in as our team breaks down this topic and provides hope that our differences can be a blessing to each other!

Our CFL team continues to breakdown this thought of marriage discipleship in every community, every church, and every country.  Listen in as we share some practical insight on why we should be involved in marriage discipleship and what it could look like.  It really is not that intimidating!!

We often get asked this question.  Here are some points you will hear today. Marriage is a platform the Lord can use for us to fulfill the Great Commission. We read in Scripture that God starts with marriage and He ends with marriage. Ephesians 5 uses marriage as an example, but the passage is about our relationship with the Lord. We were created for relationship. This reminder keeps us from...

No outline, principles, or “keys” to a great marriage are possible to put into practice consistently without the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. You can have all the great advice and Bible knowledge possible and still struggle in your marriage. Your surrender to the Holy Spirit by faith is paramount. Knowledge (general information) should lead to understanding (how it works) t...

In Genesis 2:25 the Bible says, "And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed."  Adam and Eve were totally exposed to each other without fear of rejection.  Faith in God is the basis for overcoming fear or rejection.  We need to have complete trust in God to meet our needs instead of relying on each other’s performance.  This type of freedom and trust allows tr...