Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

Are you tired of constant conflicts at home? Do you feel like every family vacation turns into a battle zone? Join Rob and Amy Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries as they delve into a biblical approach to conflict resolution in this episode of Family Vision . They introduce "The Brother Offended Checklist," a powerful tool from Doorposts.com designed to guide parents and children through bibli...

Technology can bless and help your family - but it can also bring addiction, filth, and relational separation. Parents need a clear and simple gameplan to help our kids in this new world of tech. In today's episode of  Family Vision , Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries dive into a crucial conversation about the impact of technology on families and how to navigate this digital...

In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow continues his conversation with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview. They dive into the importance of teaching young children about manhood, womanhood, and gender from a biblical perspective. Elizabeth shares practical tips on how to introduce these topics to preschool and early elementary-aged kids in a way that is both age-app...

In today's episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries is joined by special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview. Together, they explore the importance of starting conversations about manhood, womanhood, and gender at an early age, well before the teenage years. Elizabeth shares insights on why it's crucial for parents to introduce these topics to their ch...

In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow is joined once again by Tim Chaffey from Answers in Genesis, the producer of the TV show, Tilt Shift, which helps families engage with media from a biblical perspective. Together, they explore how movies can be a powerful tool for sparking spiritual conversations with children of all ages. They discuss the importance of guiding media choices and how...

In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow is joined by Tim Chaffee from Answers in Genesis to discuss the importance of being discerning when it comes to movies and media. They explore the concept of "watching what we watch," emphasizing the need for Christians to compare everything they consume with truth from God's Word. The conversation touches on the challenges parents face in guiding t...

In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow is back in the studio with Dr. Daniel and Anya Story, continuing their inspiring journey as a family called to medical missions in Togo, Africa. The Storey family, with seven children, share how their kids are handling this significant transition, their experiences with the challenging health care landscape in Togo, and the spiritual mission awaiting th...

Rob and Amy Rienow welcome Dr. Daniel and Anya Storey to discuss their inspiring journey as a family called to serve in medical missions in Togo, Africa. The Storeys share about their seven children, their passion for missions, and the pivotal experiences that led them to this significant decision. Listen in as they recount their calling, the challenges they anticipate, and how they plan to impact...

In this heartfelt episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries explore the transformative power of warmth and affection in family relationships, especially with children. Drawing from Proverbs 23:26 and Malachi 4:6, they emphasize the biblical importance of heart connections and how affection serves as a vital medicine for a child's spirit. Amy shares insights from h...

God opened up a great ministry opportunity with Rob's Lyft driver! In this heartfelt episode of Family Vision, hosts Rob and Amy Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries respond to a poignant question from a single dad: "I want my daughter to follow God, but I don't know where to start."  The Rienows share practical steps and spiritual guidance for parents seeking to nurture their children's faith. T...

In this heartwarming episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries share the joyous occasion of their son JD's wedding to Brooke. The Scripture for the ceremony was Psalm 118:24, "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." They reflect on the significance of this special day, recount memories from their own marriage ceremony, and cele...

Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries continues his conversation with special guest Drew Dyck, author of  Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything . Drew shares insights on how adults and kids can apply the principle of "just showing up" in their daily lives. He highlights the importance of forming good habits early on and how these small steps can shape their futur...

Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries welcomes Drew Dyck, author of  Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything . Together, they discuss the profound impact of simple, consistent faithfulness in our daily lives and relationships. Drew shares personal stories and biblical insights that reveal how "just showing up" and being present enables us to be used by God to impac...

In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries continues his conversation with Anna Harris, author of  God's Grace for Every Family . Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by single parents and how the church and community can support them. Rob and Anna delve into the emotional, practical, and spiritual struggles that single moms and dads encounter,...

In this important episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries is joined by special guest Anna Meade Harris, author of the new book, God's Grace for Every Family . They delve into the profound challenges (and unexpected blessings) of single parenting. Anna shares her journey from being happily married with three sons to suddenly becoming a widow after her husband's cancer di...

For many children, Sunday morning is a highly unpleasant experience. Is it possible we are actually training our kids to hate church? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy provide practical ways to help your entire family prepare for Sunday worship with a greater spirit of peace and unity.  Get a bible-driven game plan for Christian parenting with Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting -...

Many Christian wives are feeling lonely and discouraged in their marriage relationship because husbands often struggle with spiritual passivity at home. This was the case for many years in Rob and Amy's marriage. Rob was not engaging the family in prayer, Scripture, or discipleship with the family. What does it take for this pattern to change? How can a wife help her husband without being critical...

What happens when two parents are on different pages spiritually? What happens when two parents are "unequally yoked?" Rob and Amy Rienow dive into this complicated subject, and share about their experiences growing up in homes with Christian mothers and non-Christian fathers. Rob and Amy share biblical principles and practical approaches for couples and parents.  Featured Resources Catch a vision...

In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow continues his conversation with Pastor Adam Page, focusing on combating legalism in Christian parenting. Pastor Adam, from Amelia Baptist Church in Florida, talks about the destructive nature of legalistic parenting and practical ways parents can grow in true discipleship. Adam also shares how many young people have hard hearts toward their parents, and...

Legalistic parenting can crush the hearts of our kids. Dr. Rob Rienow engages in a profound conversation with Pastor Adam Page about the dangers of legalistic parenting within Christian families. Adam, the preaching pastor at Amelia Island Baptist Church, shares his personal and pastoral insights on the impact of rules without grace. Discover how legalistic parenting can harden the hearts of child...

Join us for a crucial continuation of our discussion on human trafficking in this latest episode of Family Vision. Host Amy Rienow welcomes guests Rachel Timothy and Denise Walsh. Rachel continues to share her story of surviving trafficking and how she has experienced God's mercy and healing. Parents will be encouraged with practical action steps to create an emotionally safe home and be on guard...

In this crucial episode of Family Vision, Amy Rienow leads a much needed discussion on the often overlooked crisis of human trafficking within our communities.  Special guests Rachel Timothy and Denise Walsh share their expertise and personal experiences to shed light on this pervasive issue. Rachel, a survivor and author of "Open Blind Eyes," recounts her harrowing journey through child trafficki...

Jesus calls us to build our lives on "the rock." According to Jesus that means hearing His Words and doing them (Matthew 7:24). In this inspiring episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow welcomes back Dakota Lynch from Scripture Memory Fellowship to delve deeper into the transformative practice of memorizing scripture. Have you found trying to memorize the Bible boring or too difficult? Dakota Lyn...

Dr. Rob Rienow welcomes Dakota Lynch from Scripture Memory Fellowship to discuss the transformative power of memorizing the Bible. Dakota shares his personal journey of turning to Scripture during a turbulent time in his life and how this practice deeply influenced his spiritual growth. Does the idea of memorizing Scripture passages seem daunting, difficult, or even boring? You will want to listen...

Dr. Rob Rienow and John Finch continue their discussion about the impact of a father's absence on personal and family life. Drawing from his own painful experience of losing his father at a young age, John delves into how this loss influenced his journey as a father to three daughters and in his ministry as a husband. John shares about the power of God's love in his life that has transformed his m...