Date Night With the Woods

Being a single parent can feel overwhelming. The responsibilities never stop, the emotional weight is heavy, and many days it feels like you're carrying the entire family alone.  In this episode of Date Night with the Woods, we continue our Summer of Hope series by encouraging single moms and single dads with the hope of the gospel.  We discuss God's heart for the brokenhearted, why your...

One of the deepest pains a parent can experience is watching their child walk away — from wisdom, from relationship, or even from faith. In this episode of Date Night With The Woods, Tony and Bre talk honestly about the heartbreak many parents quietly carry: the son or daughter who has rejected truth, made destructive choices, or walked away from the faith they were raised in. But this conversatio...

Being a mom is already a full-time calling… but when work, parenting, marriage, finances, and everyday life all collide, many moms quietly carry the weight of feeling like they’re not doing enough.  In this episode of Date Night With The Woods, Tony and Bre begin their Summer of Hope series by encouraging working moms who feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or caught between the expectations of work...

Money is one of the biggest sources of tension in marriage — but the problem is often deeper than budgeting. In this episode, we talk about why couples struggle with finances, how your childhood shapes your view of money, and how to move from conflict to unity. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony...

How do Christian couples handle conflict without damaging their marriage? In this episode, we share a real story from our early years of marriage and discuss what we've learned about conflict, forgiveness, communication, and fighting God's way. Many couples believe conflict is the enemy, but Scripture teaches that unresolved conflict—not conflict itself—is what creates division. When han...

Are you becoming the kind of man your wife wants to follow? In this episode of Date Night with the Woos, we tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in marriage: biblical leadership. Many husbands hear they should "lead their home," but few are given practical guidance on what that actually looks like. Is leadership about control? Authority? Making all the decisions? Or is it somethin...

In this episode of Date Night, we talk honestly about Pride Month, parenting, culture shifts, and how Christian families can guide kids with both grace and biblical truth. Our goal isn’t fear, anger, or division — it’s helping parents navigate real-world conversations with wisdom, gentleness, and confidence in God’s design.  Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Cha...

In this conversation, Tony and Bre discuss beautiful truth that believers are adopted into the family of God. So many Christians live with an orphan mindset — constantly trying to earn God’s approval — even though Christ already secured it at the cross. This episode is an encouragement to stop striving, return to the cross daily, and rest in the love of the Father.  Register now for the ONE CONFER...

In this episode, we laugh through some of our own marriage quirks while also talking seriously about how small frustrations can slowly create deeper tension in the home. We discuss environmental sensitivities, anxiety patterns, patience, selfishness, grace, and how God uses marriage to sanctify both spouses. Whether you’re the “particular” spouse or the “annoyed” spouse, this conversation is about...

Parenting teenagers can feel like losing the very relationship you worked so hard to build. One day you're their whole world… and the next, they’re pulling away.  In this episode, we talk about the emotional and spiritual tension of raising teens—why it feels like rejection, how God designed this season, and what it means to love your children enough to let them go.  Register now for the ONE...

Motherhood can feel overwhelming—especially in those early years when you're constantly needed but still feel completely alone. In this episode of Date Night , we talk honestly about a struggle many moms experience but rarely say out loud: feeling lonely, exhausted, and like you're losing yourself in the chaos of raising young kids. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.dateni...

Our words aren’t random—they reveal what’s in your heart. In this conversation, we unpack how everyday speech—sarcasm, gossip, complaining, criticism—can quietly destroy relationships. What feels “normal” in culture is often deeply damaging in reality. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” That means our words are not just communication issues—they’re heart issues. If...

In this heartfelt discussion, Tony and Bre dive into understanding explosive anger in children and teens. They explore how to distinguish between temperament and sinful expression of anger, identify the underlying “heart issues,” and respond in a calm, biblical, and practical way. Learn actionable steps for parents, from modeling self-control to guiding your child through reflection and restoratio...

What does it really mean to grow older as a Christian—and why does culture seem so afraid of it? In this episode of Date Night with the Woods, we have an honest, thoughtful conversation about aging, identity, and faith.  From wrinkles and Botox to nostalgia and legacy, we unpack the tension between cultural pressure to stay young and the biblical call to finish well. Register now for the ONE CONFE...

Is spanking ever appropriate for Christian parents? Or has culture reshaped how we think about discipline? In this episode, we have an honest and careful conversation about biblical discipline, specifically the role of spanking in early childhood. We address common concerns, cultural objections, and the difference between loving correction and harmful abuse. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: ht...

What do you do when the pain is real… deep… and completely undeserved? In this powerful conversation, we dive into one of the hardest commands in Scripture: forgiveness. Not the surface-level kind—but the kind required when you’ve been deeply hurt, betrayed, or wronged. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pa...

In this episode of Date Night with the Woods Family, we dive into one of the most sensitive—and often misrepresented—topics in Christian marriage: biblical submission and complementarity. Too often, submission is portrayed as silence, weakness, or control. But that’s not what Scripture teaches. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @dateni...

Insecurity is something every person wrestles with—leaders, parents, professionals, and even the most confident people you know. But where does it come from, and how can we overcome it?  In this episode of Date Night, we talk about the reality of insecurity in everyday life. From comparison and fear of failure to feeling overlooked or not good enough, these struggles are more common than we realiz...

In this honest Date Night conversation, we unpack “the green-eyed monster” — how jealousy creeps into marriages, friendships, families, and even ministry. From a vulnerable story during our engagement to biblical examples like Cain and Saul, we explore how comparison turns into resentment… and how resentment can quietly erode relationships over time. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://ww...

In this episode, we talk about why prayer is the ignition point of spiritual life, revival, and transformation—starting not just in the church, but in the home. Drawing from a powerful 24-hour prayer experience, biblical theology, and the wisdom of the Puritans, we explore how God works when His people move forward on their knees.  Prayer March: https://www.missionbible.org/prayer Register now for...

In this real-time conversation, we talk honestly about why “going with the flow” often leads to missed deadlines, strained marriages, and quiet frustration — even when you’re working hard and trying to do the right thing. This episode isn’t about hustle or effort. It’s about strategy, integrity, and stewardship of time — in work, marriage, parenting, and spiritual life. Register now for the ONE CO...

What do you do when you feel like you’ve blown it spiritually? When guilt won’t let go and you’re tempted to prove yourself instead of trusting grace? In this episode, we talk honestly about guilt, conviction, and accusation—and why your first move after failure isn’t to try harder, but to go back to the cross. Drawing from The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges, we unpack the difference between...

In this episode, we unpack simmering anger — the quiet, justified, under-the-surface anger that shows up as sarcasm, silence, withdrawal, cold tones, apathy, and emotional distance. The kind of anger that often does more damage than explosive outbursts. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on...

Biblical intimacy is a selfless partnership—not two people living separate lives under one roof. In this Valentine’s Day episode, we have a PG-13, grace-filled conversation about sex, marriage, and intimacy from a biblical perspective—a topic the church often avoids, but Scripture clearly addresses. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @d...

Letting go of your children is one of the hardest—and holiest—parts of parenting. In this episode of Date Night, Pastor Tony Wood and wife Bre talk honestly about what it looks like to release your young adult with wisdom, grace, and biblical clarity. From emotional and physical separation to spiritual independence and changing family roles, this conversation is for every parent navigating the in-...