Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

Fatherly Advice. Do those two words bring you comfort or anxiety? In this special episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow welcome special guest Carey Green. Carey will share important words of encouragement from Proverbs 4, where a father challenges his children to seek wisdom. Carey is a former pastor and today leads several online ministries, including the daily podcast  "Morning Mindset." Lear...

Modesty seems to be a forgotten virtue in our culture today. Should parents teach their kids to dress modestly? How should we handle these conversations with our sons and daughters? Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they encourage parents with biblical principles and practical approaches to teaching and modeling modesty for our kids. Go deeper with Rob and Amy's book " Visionary Parenting. "

Do you have a heart-connected relationship with your kids? It is easy for days or even weeks to pass without connecting in a meaningful way with our children. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they talk about the importance of building "heart level" relationships and practical ways to make it happen. Go deeper with Rob and Amy's book " Visionary Parenting ."

Lissy Rienow joins her father, Dr. Rob Rienow, to encourage parents to build strong relationships with their teens in order to help them grow closer to God.

God loves your family. He brought you together for a reason! In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share the story of their family's journey, and how discovering God's purpose for their home transformed their relationships.

Birth announcements are extraordinary moments. The entire Old Testament is filled with anticipation for the birth of Jesus. The angels prepared Mary and Joseph with the amazing news. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they help us anticipate the celebration of Jesus this Christmas, and share some very special family news.

We teach our kids the importance of kindness. But as parents are we kind to our kids? God tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that love is kind. Therefore, in order to show love to our children we need show them kindness. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share key biblical principles and practical ways to increase your love for your children through kindness. Learn more about Christian parenting in Ro...

When we celebrate someone's birthday, with give them our personal attention. Sadly, when it comes to Christmas, it is far too common to have celebrations that have very little to do with Jesus - the one we are supposed to be celebrating! Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they talk about simple ways that your family can powerfully and personally worship Jesus this Christmas season.

Love is patient. If we want to love our children, we need to grow in patience. For parents, it is one of the most difficult virtues to practice. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share their parenting struggles along with hoe and help from God's Word. Learn more about helping your children grow in faith and character through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting.

There is a big difference saying thank you, and being thankful. Join us as we talk about preparing for Thanksgiving, here on Family Vision.

How does a child move from childhood to adulthood? How can we help our kids make this essential transition? Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share one of their favorite family traditions, the "twelve-year-old challenges." You can use this practical approach to intentionally help your child move from childhood toward adulthood. Learn more about helping your children grow in faith and character t...

How does a child move from childhood to adulthood? How can we help our kids make this essential transition? Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share one of their favorite family traditions, the "twelve-year-old challenges." You can use this practical approach to intentionally help your child move from childhood toward adulthood. Learn more about helping your children grow in faith and character t...

Some kids have too many privileges and not enough responsibilities. Others have too many responsibilities, without their well-earned privileges. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they explore these important parenting principles, through the lens of the Bible. Learn more about helping your children grow in faith and character through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting.

Parenting during  the   toddler  years have a powerful and long-lasting shaping effect on  the  hearts of our children. In this episode, Amy Rienow shares biblical principles, practical thoughts, and honest reflections for parenting  toddler s. Find more Bible-driven help for your mission as a parent through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting. Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting se...

Terrible twos. Potty training. Bedtime. Tantrums. The toddler years! The first years of parenting are filled with unique joys and special challenges.  Amy Rienow shares biblical principles, practical thoughts, and honest reflections for parenting toddlers. Find more Bible-driven help for your mission as a parent through Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting: parenting.visionaryfam.com Listen & S...

What does your family schedule teach your children about your priorities? We live in a world of crazy schedules! The calendar choices that we make for our children and for our family have a powerful effect on their faith and values. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they encourage parents to plan their family schedule with biblical priorities.

In a good marriage relationship, you never stop learning. Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow have been married for 27 years. In this episode, they share how God is helping them grow in this season of their marriage and family life. Learn more about capturing a Christian vision for your marriage in Visionary Marriage. Help a young couple build their future marriage on God's Word through the Preparing For a Vis...

Weddings are life-changing and family-transforming events. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share reflections from the recent wedding of their daughter Lissy. Learn more about how you can help your children prepare for marriage at: marriage.visionaryfam.com  

What does it mean to be godly husband? What are practical ways that a husband can love, serve, and lead in marriage? In this episode, we will continue to hear from our guest, Pastor Michael Johnson from Gospel Fellowship Church. Pastor Michael shares a biblical, honest, blunt, and challenging message for husbands, encouraging husbands to grow in their love for God and their loves for their wives....

What is God's calling, purpose, and mission for a husband? In this episode, we share a portion of a powerful message from Pastor Michael Johnson from Gospel Fellowship Church (www.gfc1.org) in Wheaton, IL. Pastor Michael challenges and encourages husbands from the book of 1 Peter to grow and thrive in their ministry to their wives. Does your marriage need encouragement, vision and hope? We encoura...

What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What does it mean to trust Him? For many of us, if we are honest, we sometimes struggle to believe that God will forgive our sins. We have sinned too often. We have sinned too big. We believe in Jesus but at the same time think that we need to add more of our own good works, or our own suffering, in order to make ourselves acceptable to God. In this episode,...

Some businesses and government entities are requiring that employees or citizens take a particular medicine or face consequences such as loss of employment, loss of freedom to travel, etc. Many Christians are responding to these requirements by filing for a religious exemption. Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he shares key Scriptures as well as practical approaches for those who want to pursue these exempt...

Should we bring our kids to the big worship service, or is it better for them be in their own classes while we worship the other adults? How can we help our children get the most out of the corporate worship service and develop a deep, spiritual connection to our church family? Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he explores this important topic, and examines these questions through a biblical lens. You can di...

Do kids belong in church? Should they be in big church with mom and dad? Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he explores this controversial topic, and examines these questions through a biblical lens. You can dig deeper in this subject, as well as other critical issues on church and family, in Rob's new book Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families. Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasti...

Home schooling is becoming an increasingly attractive option for families today. What are the pros and cons of home schooling? Join Amy Rienow as she shares her educational journey with seven children. You will come away better equipped to take the lead in the education and discipleship of your children. Connect with Amy on instagram at @amyvfm as well as through her book "The Not So Perfect Mom":...