Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

Join Rob and Amy Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries as they dive into an important and often controversial topic: couples living together before marriage. In this insightful episode, they explore the modern phenomenon of cohabitation, armed with statistics from the 2020 census and insights from a September 2023 brides.com article. Discover why this trend, which has become increasingly common,...

Join us for an enriching episode of Family Vision as Rob Rienow engages in a meaningful New Year's conversation with special guest Greg Stier, founder of the international Dare to Share movement. This episode, titled "Gospel Advancing Families," explores the vital role of parents in nurturing a gospel-centric environment at home. Discover practical strategies for equipping both children and adults...

Merry Christmas! In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow is joined by a special guest, Greg Stier, founder of the international movement Dare to Share. They dive into the topic of sharing the good news of Jesus, especially during the Christmas season. Greg shares his powerful testimony of family transformation, touching upon the miraculous work of Jesus in his life and his family. From discus...

For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. – 2 Corinthians 4:6 Jesus is the light of the world, He places His light into our hearts, and then calls us to SHINE for Him. Do you shine for Jesus to those around you? In today's episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share about this vital ca...

What is your reaction to the phrase, "a strong-willed woman?" We believe God calls women to be filled with a strong faith and a powerful determination to know and live the truth. In today's episode Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow explore 2 Timothy 3:1-7 and other key Scriptures in which God calls women to a strong faith and to shine for Him in this dark world. Discover Amy Rienow's new women's Bible study,...

It is easy to have a Christmas without Christ. There can be food, fun, family, and lots of presents … but no expressions of worship and love for Jesus. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow will encourage you to plan ahead with practical and meaningful ways to help your entire family grow in your love for Jesus this Christmas season. Watch "The Heart of Visionary Family Ministries": https://yout...

Time does not heal all wounds. Many young people bring anger and bitterness from their family into the college years and adulthood. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares from Hebrews 12 and encourages students at Olivet Nazarene University to pursue forgiveness in their family relationships. He also talks about biblical principles for setting up boundaries in unhealthy relationships. Please share...

Time does not heal all wounds. Many young people bring anger and bitterness from their family into the college years and adulthood. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares from Hebrews 12 and challenges students at Olivet Nazarene University to pursue forgiveness in their family relationships. He also talks about biblical principles for setting up boundaries in unhealthy relationships. Discover mor...

My family is toxic! We hear that a lot from young adults today. What do family relationships look like during the college years? In what ways can young men and women continue to stay connected after high school? How should young adults prepare for the future possibility of getting married or being a parent? Rob and Amy Rienow were honored to speak at in a chapel service at Olivet Nazarene Universi...

What do family relationships look like during the college years? In what ways can young men and women continue to stay connected after high school? How should young adults prepare for the future possibility of getting married or being a parent? Rob and Amy Rienow were honored to speak at in a chapel service at Olivet Nazarene University in October 2023. They encouraged students to engage in their...

Do you find yourself complaining about the rot and degradation in our culture? It is easy to see the "bad fruit" all around us. But if we want different fruit, we need to change the root. In this episode, Rob and Amy Rienow discuss the biblical principle that we reap what we sow, individually as well as culturally. What can families do to establish new patterns and a more godly environment for our...

The news that we are fed online and from the "main stream media" comes with an intentional perspective. How can we teach our kids to filter the news with wisdom and a biblical perspective? In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about the important parenting principle of learning to stand alone for Christ. Capture a Christian vision for your parenting through Rob and Amy's book,  Visionary Pa...

Marriages can grow by learning from the past. If you could go back to your first year of marriage, what things would you do differently? As Rob and Amy recently celebrated their 29th anniversary, they turn back to the clock to consider what they would have done differently in the early years of their marriage. Couples can find encouragement for their marriage in Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Marri...

If you could go back to your first year of marriage, what things would you do differently? As Rob and Amy recently celebrated their 29th anniversary, they turn back to the clock to consider what they would have done differently in the early years of their marriage. Couples can find encouragement for their marriage in Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Marriage : https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-...

The day is coming, if it has not already come, when your child will need to stand alone for Christ and for the truth. It is wonderful to have a Christian family, Christian friends, and a Christian church around you. But sometimes, our faith requires us to stand firm for Jesus all by ourselves. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about the important parenting principle of learning to stand...

"My kid would never do that!" Have you ever said (or thought) those words? It is right to think the best of our children, but sometimes we can be naïve when it comes to our children's character and their behavior outside the home. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow talk about the need to be honest with ourselves about the current state of our child's character in order to best love them and h...

"If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time." Zig Ziglar Do you have any goals for your kids as we enter a new school year? Goal setting can be a powerful way to intentionally help our kids grow in faith, relationships, academics, and life skills. Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share the ups and downs of their parenting journey in the area of "goal setting." Capture a Christian vision...

Setting goals with your children each year can be a powerful way to help them grow in faith and character. How would you like to see your child grow during this next year, spiritually, socially, academically, and in life skills? Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow as they share the ups and downs of their parenting journey in the area of "goal setting." Capture a Christian vision for your parenting through...

Every family struggles with anger. Anger is like a destructive flood which can do serious damage to your most important relationships. Every family needs a Christ-centered gameplan to push back against anger. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares biblical principles which will help you draw closer to Christ and find freedom from anger. You will also discover practical ways to help a child who may...

Is your home filled with anger? Anger is a serious character issue that everyone struggles with to one degree or another. Anger can destroy a marriage, a parent child relationship, as well as sibling connection. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares essential biblical insights about anger as well as practical ways to help yourself (and your child) find freedom from anger. This is part one of a tw...

How are you doing when it comes to praying and reading the Bible with your children? Perhaps you started when they were young, but now it is more of a struggle. Sadly, I completely neglected family worship the first 10 years of our marriage! Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he shares simple and practical ways your family can start – or restart – family worship in your home. This is part 2 of this conversati...

Most parents struggle when it comes to praying and reading the Bible with their children. I completely neglected family worship the first 10 years of our marriage. Join Dr. Rob Rienow as he shares his story along with the biblical and historical foundation for the practice of family worship. Be sure to check out next week's episode which will be filled with practical ways your family can start (or...

What are the obstacles to spiritually leading our children? Passing our faith to our kids is our most important mission. Because of this, the parent child relationship comes under tremendous spiritual attack. In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares two areas of his parenting where he is struggling, along with key Scriptures which are giving him strength to grow.   Grow in your vision and strategy a...

What happens when our commitment at work causes damage at home? Have you ever experienced the results of getting your priorities out of order? Has your child ever seen you lose control? Rob Rienow continues his conversation with Joe Simonds from SaltStrong.com In this episode, Joe shares the story of how the pressures of starting a business affected his relationship with his wife and children. You...

What does it look like to put faith over fear? One of the hardest places to be bold with our faith is in the workplace. In this episode, Rob Rienow interviews Joe Simonds from SaltStrong.com . God called Joe and his brother Luke to start a unique online business which has also become a ministry. What does it mean to live for Christ at work? Is it worth the risk to make your Christianity public? Ar...