Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

What should Christian families consider when their kids graduate from high school? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a heartfelt question from the Jacks family about helping teens navigate life after graduation—whether that means college, work, missions, a gap year, or something else entirely. Drawing from personal experience raising their seven children, the Renos un...

Books can shape families—and strengthen faith. In this inspiring episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a listener question about the books and resources that have deeply impacted their worldview and parenting journey. Rob and Amy each share two powerful books that have helped them understand God's truth more clearly and disciple their family with purpose. You'll hear about titles...

Family trips can make a huge impact in your family - and in the Kingdom of God. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a listener question about how trips, adventures, and getaways can be powerful tools to strengthen family relationships and grow in faith together. From family vacations and day trips to service opportunities and missions, the Rienows share personal stories...

Does your child know that their gifts matter to God? In this Christmas episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow explore the joy—and the challenge—of helping children discover and use their God-given talents for His glory. From music to sports to simple acts of kindness, every gift can be used to serve the Lord and bless others. Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical pa...

Christmas is a time for celebration—but for many families, it's also a time when conflict surfaces and relationships feel strained. In this timely episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow joins Pastor Chris Sasser to answer honest questions from parents who long to reconnect with their adult children, especially those who are far from God. Drawing from the Never Too Late book and Bible study, Rob...

Did you know that God planned Christmas before He created the world? In this special Christmas episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a powerful message about the love, sovereignty, and redemptive plan of God—one that was in motion before Genesis 1:1 and fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. Rob walks through one of life's most painful and difficult questions: "If God loves me and is al...

Every Christian parent wants their children to have more—but not just more money or success. In this stirring Family Vision episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a personal and biblical vision for what it means to want more faith, more boldness, and more spiritual fruit for the next generation. Recorded live at the Visionary Family Thanksgiving Ball, Rob unpacks why the family is the God-ordained foundat...

For years, Dr. Rob Rienow was spiritually neglecting his family—even while serving as a pastor. In this powerful episode of *Family Vision*, Rob shares his personal story of repentance and transformation, urging Christian parents to make their home the first mission field. Recorded live at the Visionary Family Thanksgiving Ball, this message calls fathers and mothers to take up the biblical mantle...

Is capitalism really greedy and communism truly compassionate? In Part 2 of his message, Dr. Rob Rienow shares stories, illustrations, and biblical principles that dismantle the lie at the heart of communism. These ideologies promise fairness and equality—but at the cost of faith, family, and freedom. This episode continues our urgent conversation on how Christians should view economic and politic...

Communism isn't just a political theory—it's a spiritual Trojan horse. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow takes us inside a biblical critique of socialism and communism, showing how these ideologies stand in direct opposition to God's design for the family, the church, and the Gospel itself. Rob unpacks the deceptive appeal of communism—its promises of fairness, compassion, and equal...

What happens when a family shares the Gospel together across the world? In this "on location" episode of Family Vision, Rob & Amy Rienow and their children share reflections from their family mission trip to Rwanda. You'll hear stories from their time leading marriage and family conferences and learning from a nation still healing from the trauma of genocide. From tears at the Genocide Memorial to...

Are you constanlty feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, Rob & Amy Rienow share a deeply personal conversation about spiritual burnout, emotional overload, and how the enemy uses overwhelm to attack families—especially mothers and daughters. Hear practical, biblical insights on how to identify when you're under spiritual attack and how to reconnect with Jesus as your Mas...

Is your family on mission together? In this inspiring episode, Rob & Amy Rienow share their recent family missions trip to the Dominican Republic with Filter of Hope—and how it impacted their kids, their marriage, and the families they served. Hear powerful stories of gospel transformation, clean water ministry, and what it means to live as a "lighthouse family" in today's world. This episode is a...

What can a husband do when his wife seems disconnected, distracted, or emotionally distant? In this special Q&A episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to two heartfelt questions from husbands—one whose wife is always on her phone, and another who feels like his wife has nothing left to give after pouring everything into the kids. These situations are painful—but not hopeless. Rob and...

What can you do when your husband isn't leading spiritually—or is constantly away for work? In this special Q&A episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to two heartfelt questions from wives facing these exact challenges. With honesty, biblical insight, and practical encouragement, Rob and Amy share how God helped them break unhealthy patterns in their own marriage and offer hope for o...

Were David and Jonathan more than friends? In today's episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow addresses a growing cultural accusation that their biblical relationship was romantic. With clarity, grace, and a commitment to Scripture, Rob walks through the key texts that describe their friendship and explains why the Bible celebrates their bond as a model of godly loyalty, not romance. This is a cr...

True friendship is in rare supply today. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow begins a powerful two-part series on Christian friendship, diving into the remarkable bond between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 18. What does their covenant friendship teach us about loyalty, humility, and joy in the success of others? Rob shares how Jonathan's radical loyalty to David—and joy in his rise—r...

How do we talk to our children and teens about tragedy, persecution, and the spiritual battles happening in our culture? In this powerful episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow responds to the heartbreaking assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk and helps families process the event from a biblical worldview. Rob explores how foundational truths from Genesis 1–3 are at the heart of today'...

When your family is walking through grief or feeling the weight of spiritual warfare, how can you hold on to faith and stick together? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow shares biblical wisdom and practical encouragement from Part 2 of his message Facing Storms Together as a Family , recorded live at Gull Lake Family Camp. Storms not only test our circumstances—they test our relationship...

Is your family in the middle of a storm? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow shares powerful biblical encouragement to help families face life's storms together. Recorded live at Gull Lake Family Camp (with a broken rib!), Rob brings practical, hope-filled principles straight from God's Word. Storms in life are unavoidable, but how we face them makes all the difference. Jesus reminds us t...

Is it reasonable to believe that the Bible is truly the Word of God? In this second part of our two-part series, Rob Rienow continues the powerful message on the miracle of the Bible—exploring how Scripture has been miraculously confirmed throughout history. From archaeological evidence supporting biblical accounts like the Tower of Babel, to ancient writings and scientific insights that align wit...

When life gives you lemons… Jesus can make LEMONADE! In this uplifting episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow welcomes special guests Micah Yoder and Bailey Gillen—worship leaders from Gull Lake Ministries and members of the band  The Figs —to share the inspiring story behind their hit song "Lemonade" with artist Forrest Frank. Recorded fresh off a week of family camp, this conversation begins with...

Is the Bible really the Word of God, or just another religious book? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow begins a powerful two-part message on the miracle of the Bible—exploring why it is reasonable to believe the Scriptures are truly inspired by God and not merely human ideas. Rob shares compelling evidence that the Bible tells one unified story from Genesis to Revelation, written by 40...

What is the purpose of education in your home? In this powerful episode, Amy Rienow continues the conversation about school choices—public, private, Christian, or homeschool—and reframes the discussion around something even more important: the spiritual and relational goals we have for our children. Rather than focusing only on school models, Amy shares how she learned to evaluate education by the...

What does it mean to be the primary educator of your child? Whether your children are in public, private, or homeschool settings, God has called you to play point on their education. In this special "best of" Family Vision episode, Amy Rienow shares how her own journey as a mom, ministry leader, and student led her to a radically different view of education—one rooted in Scripture, discipleship, a...