Family Meeting

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the right way to deal with criticism. It seems like everyone has an opinion on how you ought to live your life. You will face criticism, and it is important to know how to handle it correctly. To invite Thomas and Lysandra to speak at your next event, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their love story. Your love story is a powerful tool to teach people about God's love for us. To share your love story with us, send and email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra conclude a 4-part series on parenting teens. Today's episode explains the importance of spiritually mentoring your teen. To share your parenting tips, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra continue a 4-part series on parenting teens. Today's episode looks at how you can keep the lines of communication open between you and your teen. To share your parenting tips, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra continue a 4-part series on parenting teens. Today's episode explores building trust between you and your teen. To share your parenting tips, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra start a 4-part series on parenting teens. They start the series by focusing on the fact that you were made to parent your teen. To share your parenting tips, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about hitting the road with your family. We only have a limited amount of time to make memories with our children, and family vacations are a great way to do that while building a lasting bond with them. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the importance of couples being on the same page financially. We need to have a plan for what we do with our money, otherwise we will be left wondering where it went. To ask your financial questions send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about spiritual leadership in the home. When husbands and wives don't see eye to eye on who will lead their home spiritually, it can create discontentment and friction in the relationship. Listen in as they share how to get on the same page spiritually. To ask your questions send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com   For more information go to www.thom...

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore the subject of blended families. Bringing people together from different family backgrounds to form a new family unit can be difficult at times, but it is possible to build a healthy happy home. To share your tips and stories of blending families send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore the subject of blended families. Bringing people together from different family backgrounds to form a new family unit can be difficult at times, but it is possible to build healthy happy home. To share your tips and stories of blending families send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the allure of materialism. If we aren't careful, then we will begin to live our lives for things, and we will teach our children to do the same. Listen in as they share some strategies for dealing with the desire of wanting more. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.co...

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about why family day is so important to them. They also share some of their favorite family day ideas. To ask your questions or share your family day ideas with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share a listener's story about her affair and how they are working through it. An affair doesn't have to be the end of your relationship, but it will take a lot of commitment to work through it. To ask your questions or share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share a listener's story about her affair and how they are working through it. An affair doesn't have to be the end of your relationship, but it will take a lot of commitment to work through it. To ask your questions or share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how their lives were recently turned upside down. Life doesn't always go according to plan, and how you respond in those moments can make all the difference. To ask questions or share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their strategy for discipling their children. Too many parents are passing the responsibility of the spiritual formation of their kids on to their church and school, or worse yet they aren't thinking about it at all. To ask your questions, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com You can find the spiritual mentoring curriculum mentioned in this episod...

In this episode, Thomas asks Lysandra about her new book, Balancing the Crazy. Losing balance in our lives can cause us a lot of problems. Lysandra's new book seeks to help us find and keep our balance amidst the craziness of life. To ask your questions or share your thoughts on Balancing the Crazy, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra get us ready for the new year. The new year is a great time to establish some goals in your life. What do you want to accomplish this year? To share your plans and goals with them send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra tackle the topic of household responsibilities. Figuring out who does what can be a hot button issue in some homes. Listen in as Thomas and Lysandra share how their home operates and some suggestions for your home as well. To share your thoughts on household responsibilities send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasoster...

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give some advice on family and Christmas. Christmas can bring a lot of good memories or a lot of bad memories, and it all depends on how you choose to navigate it. Listen in and get some ideas for how you can handle the holidays. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how our children perceive the way that we love them. Listen in and evaluate yourself on the way that you are loving your kids. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their thoughts on talking to your children about sex. This crucial conversation can be so awkward, but it doesn't have to be. Listen in to get some ideas to make the talk go a lot smoother. To share your experience with the talk send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra continue to talk about some of the common lies that we believe about marriage. If these lies are present in our relationships, eventually they will cause problems. Listen in and see if you have fallen for any of these lies. To share your marriage lies with us or suggest a podcast topic send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www....

In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about some of the common lies that we believe about marriage. If these lies are present in our relationships, eventually they will cause problems. Listen in and see if you have fallen for any of these lies. to share your marriage lies with us or suggest a podcast topic send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterk...