Full Quiver Parenting

What if one of our deepest assumptions about family, work, and provision isn’t actually rooted in Scripture? From the very beginning in Genesis, God never commands humanity to provide —He commands us to steward what He has already provided. Yet after the fall, toil entered the story, and many of us have come to believe that the weight of supplying every need rests entirely on our shoulders. In thi...

What is the value of children?  In a world that has more children in slavery than at any other time of history, children are spent like currency more now than ever in the physical realm.  But what is the true value of children, the blessing of new generations in the kingdom of heaven? Inspired by the work of Dr. Francis Myles on the mystery of blood money and what the true currency of heaven is (h...

Altars, arrows, the Arrow of the Lord, darts from the enemy and the economy of spiritual  warfare.  What do these things have to do with parenting? Much more than the forces of spiritual darkness would like us to think!  In this episode, we challenge the economies of parenting and specifically the deconstruction of the altar of self-reliance.  Many parents can find themselves under its pervasive c...

We continue our unofficial side series, "Table Talk." These are "out of the studio" recordings from live conversations that we've shared together on social media on topics that pertain to Christian Parenting and taking thoughts captive for Christ. The audio comes from direct recordings of our mobile devices so the recording quality does not match that of our regular episode...

What do you do momma when you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and worn out as a parent?  When you feel like there’s just not enough energy and resources to go around and you don’t feel like you have any more to give? You turned to that friend, family member, or seasoned mother you’ve seen live through the stages that you’re in right now and share how you’re feeling right now, and the response is, “ma...

Why Full Quiver Parenting? In this episode, we dive into the heart behind this podcast and what the purpose is behind the things that we talk about.  In our family, we have found that taking God at His word has massive implications in everything that we do.  We want to know the heart of the Father as Jesus Christ has revealed Him and to live according to His designs.  It's not just about doing...

What does it look like to partner with God in our fertility? Oftentimes, phrases like, "we want to be good stewards of our fertility," and, "God has given us wisdom so that we can discern when the right time is for having a child," and even, "we need to make sure that we are taking good care of what God has already given us before we add more," accompany discussions a...

We break our podcasting hiatus with an unofficial side series that we're titling, "Table Talk." These are "out of the studio" recordings from live conversations that we've shared together on social media on topics that pertain to Christian Parenting and taking thoughts captive for Christ. The audio comes from direct recordings of our mobile devices so the recording qual...

It's summertime and many of us love to go to see the latest blockbuster films!  But how often do we stop and think about why we watch the things that we watch?  In this episode, we share our personal experiences with films and media and how we have come to make decisions as a family in choosing what we watch, both as a couple and as a family: What makes the cut?  How do we decide what is worth...

How far are you willing to go for the sake of your children? Parenting can be difficult and demanding.  Caring for someone else and taking care of their needs requires a cost.  But how far are we willing to go as parents?  What's the limit of the sacrifice we're willing to make for the little ones in our lives? In this episode, we discuss the concept of parenting as sacrifice and what it l...

Aren't we all just supposed to be happy? Do you remember that verse in the Bible where Jesus told His followers, "I just came here to make everyone happy..."  Neither do we!  That's really not what this is about is it... And yet, there are so many voices out there trying to tell us to do the things that just make us happy, comfortable, and feel good. What does Jesus tell us? &quo...

What happens when something is taken so far that we lose the actual intent and purpose behind it? In this week's episode, we dig deep into the motivations of parenting choices and the heart that can lie behind the choices that we make as parents. Drawing from St. Augustine's classic treatise, "On the Spirit and the Letter" we apply some of his principles that he draws from Script...

What is our heart in parenting?  Are we trying to raise up trophies who achieve all the prizes and are the picture of success in the world? Are we trying to just go through the motions of passing on the family name the next generation? Are we just fulfilling a dream of a spouse to have children? Or expectations of parents to become grandparents? This week, we want to talk about cultivating the hea...

What is sex and what is God's design for it? This episode is related to the topic sex and sexuality and as a result, may not be suitable for a younger audience.  If your kids are listening to this podcast with you, we suggest you skip it and come back to it when they are not around (hence the explicit rating). In a world obsessed with sex and pleasure, it's hard to find biblical answers to...

"Any house divided against itself will not stand." - Matthew 12:25b Legacy Standard Bible Have you ever tried to build something when someone else is continually trying to knock it down? It makes things really difficult! The same is true for our homes. When we're in a space of division, it can feel impossible to build something that will remain standing. When we were first dating, we...

Have you ever been excited about starting something new, but then you never actually do it? Maybe it was a new exercise program, a local community organization you wanted to participate in, a day trip with the family that you just never seem to get around to. It's great to have good intentions and to desire to do something but sometimes actually getting around to doing it, is an entirely diffe...

Are we as parents living our lives in such a way that God is easily forgettable to our children who are watching?  Is our walk with Christ actually seen as important in the eyes of our children? It's always entertaining to watch videos of children being interviewed about their life and what's important. Whether they are talking about their mom and dad, or what they think about God or their...

How do you determine what’s important for your family? Voices are constantly screaming for our attention and trying to tell us what family ought to look like. The right house, the right car, the right number of kids, smart kids who perform well in sports and academics, etc. Sometimes, it can feel impossible to measure up and many families end up finding themselves with the children raised and gone...

Have you ever wondered why God has created us in families? What's the purpose of family? Is it simply to keep the human race going or is there something more than that? This week, we're journeying through God's word to see what He has in mind for family. What is the origin of family, how is God working through family, God coming down and entering into family, and us becoming a part of...

What happens when urgency takes over what's important in our lives? What happens when we set aside the long term picture for the short term obstacles? 2020 was a unique season for everyone, but what can we learn from it as families? When the world is seeking to protect itself from the things that are perceived as scary, urgent, dire, what are to whom are we to turn to? And what does that commu...

Should a minister in the church have a large family? How could he attend to the duties of his ministry? How could he provide for a large family on a ministry salary? how could he attend to the cares of his family while also attending to the cares of his flock? The life of a minister can be so demanding. How could one possibly be able to attend to the things of God's church as well as the thing...

Are children really welcome in God's house? When it comes to having children in church in America, there's only one place for them, Sunday school. This is the norm in our modern day setting for children to go off to their own spaces, while the adults have their "real worship" in the main service. But... Does this show children that they are welcome in God's house? Does this t...

Do you ever have those moments in your parenting when it feels like it's just too much to handle?  Whether the strain is physical, mental, or emotional, those moments can push us to our limits.  It's at these times when the temptation to throw in the towel can feel overwhelming. Like Esau, who gave up his birthright for a meal, we can be tempted to make some foolish decisions that we will...

What does being created in God's image have to do with parenting? This question was at the center of our dating relationship.  The answer that we found in God's Word, would shape all of what was to come in our marriage and in the journey of parenting.  How we choose to answer big questions like these can have a lasting impact on not just ourselves, but future generations.  For us, it meant...

What if parenting isn't just for the sake of raising up the next generation to be faithful? What if parenting is something that God is using in our own lives to transform us more into the image of His Son as we learn what it means to love and serve sacrificially? In this week's episode, we'll be discussing how God shapes our hearts, matures us, and points out our weaknesses to make us...