Edifying the Saints

Bob and Todd discuss what the Bible says about disciplining children, and specifically what it says about corporal punishment. They discuss the importance of disciplining children in the process of shepherding them. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob discuss the importance of shepherding your children and methods you can use to do so. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob continue discussing the urgent need to train up your children to fight the spiritual war that they are engaged in. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob discuss the urgent need to train up your children to fight the spiritual war that they are engaged in. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob discuss what the goals of the nuclear family are from a biblical perspective. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob begin discussing why exactly the Biblical family is so important. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Bob and Todd finish up answering your questions about singleness and dating. - How did Todd and Bob meet their respective wives? - What are some things that dating couples should know prior to marriage? Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Bob and Todd continue answering your questions about singleness and dating. - What physical boundaries are wise for Christians in a dating relationship to have? - Should Christians in a dating relationship spend time alone or travel together? - What should single Christians do if there isn't anyone in their church available to date? Are online dating platforms okay? - How do I tell a brother...

Todd and Bob dive into some of the questions that you have sent in regarding singleness and dating. - What should the process of dating look like among Christians? - Who should make the first moves in a relationship? - How can a woman protect her heart in the early stages of a relationship? Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, vi...

Bob and Todd discuss what qualities a single Christian should look for in a potential spouse. - What are some non-negotiable requirements that the Bible gives for someone a believer looks to marry? - How should two believers build their relationship? Edifying the Saints is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church of Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob discuss how a single Christian should go about finding a spouse. - What are some different models of finding a spouse that are featured throughout the Bible? - Are dating or courting appropriate models for finding a spouse? - What are some principles for looking for a spouse? Edifying the Saints is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church of Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit...

Todd and Bob continue their discussion on singleness by talking about the unique and important role that single Christians play, particularly within the life of the church. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at mbcmi.org/podcast .

Todd and Bob continue our Family Matters series with a discussion about singleness. - What are some common misconceptions about singleness, especially in the church? - How should single people view their season of life? - What role do single people have within the church? Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit our website at...

Todd and Bob are joined this week by special guests Jim and Sharon Kuiphof. Jim and Sharon have been married for nearly 54 years, and they join us on Edifying the Saints to talk about some of the ways that, by God's grace, they have been able to have a thriving marriage for so long. Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI. For more information, visit...

Todd and Bob discuss how couples can have a healthy sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage. They discuss the role of sex within marriage and how a healthy marriage is essential for a healthy sexual relationship to exist. (Note: Although this episode does discuss sex, the conversation is kept PG and does not go into any explicit details.) Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha...

Todd and Bob are joined by special guest Gay Carozza to discuss the issue of handling adversity as a married couple. Gay's husband, Ken, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2015, and she joins us today to talk about how they handled that experience as a couple, what they did early in their marriage that helped to prepare them, and how they remained fixed on the hope they have in Chris...

Pastors Bob and Todd discuss the topic of finances within the context of marriage. - What does the Bible say about money? - How should a married couple work out financial disagreements? - What are some dangers to be aware of regarding money? Edifying the Saints is a production of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most o...

Todd and Bob continue their series on Family Matters with a discussion on marital conflict. - Is conflict a sign of an unhealthy marriage? - How can my spouse and I resolve conflict biblically? - How can conflict result in my sanctification? Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast...

Todd and Bob continue their series on issues relating to family with a discussion of how marriage is a tool for our sanctification. They discuss how God uses our relationship with our spouse to conform us more into His image, and how we should live in light of that. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Face...

Bob and Todd discuss the importance of prioritizing one's spiritual life and the effect that it will have on a marriage: as you and your spouse grow closer to the Lord, you will grow closer to each other. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most other po...

Todd and Bob discuss what it means for women to be workers at home. They discuss errors that have been made on both sides of the issue and how this concept can be applied biblically. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most other podcast platforms. For more i...

Bob and Todd discuss what it takes for a marriage to thrive based on God's model. They talk about many of the sins that lead to unhealthy marriages, as well as the behaviors that lead to healthy marriages. They also talk about what you can do to get or keep your marriage on the right track. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park...

Todd and Bob follow last week's discussion on Biblical manhood with a discussion on Biblical womanhood. They contrast the values that the world champions with the role that God has given women. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platf...

Bob and Todd discuss the concept of biblical manhood, contrasting what the Bible commands of men and the traits that the world champions for men. They discuss how men who desire to be more faithful can accomplish that goal. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and...

Bob and Todd introduce a new series about the family. They discuss the importance of the biblical framework for family and how we as believers should combat some of the recent societal attacks against it. -- Edifying the Saints: The MBC Pastor Podcast is a ministry of Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, MI, and is available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most other podcast...