Hole in the Roof Chronicles: A journey of God’s Faithfulness

Sometimes God's protection isn't seen until we look back. In this episode of Hole in the Roof Chronicles , we share the story of our recent trip to Florida—a vacation we desperately needed after a difficult year. What began as an exciting journey quickly turned into a lesson in God's providence when two trailer tires failed within 30 minutes of each other, almost leaving us stranded ju...

Most of us grew up hearing the same version of the story: Adam, Eve… and an apple. But what if one of the most recognizable details in the Bible… was never actually there? In this episode of Hole in the Roof Chronicles, we go back to Genesis and uncover what Scripture really says—and what it doesn’t. From language and translation to tradition and artwork, we explore how the idea of an “apple” made...

The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the most well-known accounts in the Bible. It’s often described as adultery — sometimes even suggesting that Bathsheba seduced the king. But a careful reading of 2 Samuel tells a different story. In this episode of Spoiler Alert , we revisit the account in 2 Samuel 11–12 and look closely at the details many people overlook: the power David held as king, t...

Did Jesus really change Saul’s name to Paul on the road to Damascus? It’s one of the most common stories we’ve heard in church — a dramatic conversion followed by a brand-new name. But here’s the spoiler alert: the Bible never says that happened. In this episode, we open the book of Acts of the Apostles and examine what Scripture actually says — and doesn’t say. You’ll discover when the name “Paul...

In this episode, we explore the providence of God — the truth that what looks like chaos or coincidence may actually be His unseen hand at work. After a difficult mental health season and an unexpected financial crisis, what felt like a setback and panic became a powerful reminder that nothing in our lives is random. Through Scripture and personal testimony, we’ll see how God weaves natural events...

What started as a simple drive from the lake turned into a moment we’ll never forget. The straps failed, the sailboat came loose, and in seconds its bow was shattered on the pavement. What followed wasn’t just a repair project—it became a slow lesson in patience, loss, and restoration. In this episode, we tell the story of how a broken sailboat became a living metaphor for Psalm 147:3: “He heals t...

So many times, we put too much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect Christmas. It can ruin our holiday season. But let's be honest, even Mary and Joseph did not have a perfect first Christmas.

In this episode we share the story of how we started our youth sports ministry and all of God's blessings along the way.

A 2024 study by the American Bible Institute stated that 38% of Americans read their Bible only three to five times a year. We, as a society, are becoming more and more biblically illiterate. People know more about the latest trend on social media than they do the living, breathing Word of God. Join us in this episode as we discuss this trend and how to fall in love with your Bible.

In this episode, we discuss what exactly is happening in life when multiple things go wrong at once. Jamie uses the story of Job and her experience from her years of swim team coaching to explain this event in everyone's life.

Our lives as parents change when our children become adults.  Most parents struggle with this transition.  In this episode, we discuss our experiences transitioning from parents to mentors for our adult children.

As we come to the close of the month of May, many high school seniors are graduating.  In this episode, we talk about the events that led us to begin homeschooling our five children.  It was a twenty-two-year journey that transformed our family.

Sometimes, things just don't go as planned.  In this episode, we talk about a family vacation that went off the rails.   This episode has a lot of humor.

We are ending our series on mental illness today.  This episode focuses on Paul's encounter with God, which changed his life. We also discuss fulfilling God's calling on your life while dealing with a mental illness.

We are continuing our series on mental illness.  In this episode, we discuss the miraculous diagnosis of Paul's rare mental illness.  This event was a monumental shift in our testimony.

In today's episode, we continue our series on mental illness. We focus on the onset of Paul's unique mental illness and its devastating effects on our family, faith, finances, and marriage.

We begin our series focusing on mental illness & how it affected our family.  Proverbs 18:21 says, "Life and death are in the power of the tongue."   We talk about how one person's constant, harsh, and degrading words launched the beginnings of a lifelong struggle with mental illness.

Have you ever found yourself headed in the direction of possible destruction, depression, etc?  Has GOD ever led you to a place where the resources have dried up? It could be financially, relationally, or health-related.  Maybe your once solid purpose in serving the Lord became confusing and a jumbled, disorganized mess. Join us for this episode as we discuss how to trust God when everything aroun...

When doing something for God, you will go through three stages: impossible, difficult, and then done. In this episode, we discuss our year-and-a-half-long legal battle with the City of St. Louis over zoning and Scripture out of the book of Nehemiah.

In this episode, we discuss our fathers and how they shaped how we view and relate to God.

Pornography is incredibly destructive, and it can become a major source of addiction.  Listen this week as we discuss Paul's early battle with pornography and how the Lord brought him to victory over this issue. Warning:  This episode is not suitable for young listeners.  Parents should be advised.

Our Heavenly Father loves us so much that He even cares about the little things in life. Join us on this episode as we discuss our first major family vacation, which was interrupted by Hurricane Bonnie.

Life is hard; that's a given. Sometimes, we are led into a wilderness experience, and we question where God is in all of this.  Join us as we look at the book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament and share stories from our lives.

We all have doubts, including the 11 Apostles.   Join us this week as we discuss times in our lives when we doubted and how doubt differs from unbelief.

With Easter right around the corner, we discuss two things: How we came to know Jesus as children & How He became real to us both as young adults.   It is a powerful time for discussion, featuring testimonies, a little humor, and song. “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” *original song written by Stuart Townend, copyright 1995 Thankyou music* *additional chorus and bridge written by Kyle Bryan...