HomeMatters

Great results and huge improvements don’t usually come after just one step in the right direction! Progress is a result of many seemingly little things sometimes. It’s the little things that add up! It’s the little things that can have big impacts. In a world that is often obsessed with the big and bold, it’s easy to forget that the consistency of doing the little things and the intentionality of...

Join Eric and Gena in this episode as they define a home that worships. It may be more than you think at first glance! The Boggs make one guarantee in this HomeMatters podcast. If you will become a home that worships, it will revolutionize your home life, the atmosphere of your home, and your effectiveness at doing home life well! Learning to be “carriers of worship” is the call and the plan God h...

Freedom. Have you ever asked yourself what that looks like in marriage? We’re not talking about a present-day culture “freedom” that says freedom is about doing what we want to do with no regard or restrictions. We are talking about a freedom that lives within the prescribed boundaries of God’s Word. We misunderstand how boundaries and freedom go together in our society. But today’s discussion bri...

Today’s edition of HomeMatters is a continuation of episode #156. We encourage you to jump back and listen there if you haven’t already. The demise of any relationship comes with warning signs. It’s easy to ignore those, or think that they aren’t as bad as we may believe them to be at the moment. However, self-evaluation, and even marriage-evaluation is necessary on a continuing basis to make sure...

Self-awareness and self-examination are always good. Many people only do this type thing in seasons of crisis or at the beginning of the year as they set new resolutions for themselves. However, there are always warning signs when a relationship is headed towards trouble. People may wake up one day and just feel like everything has changed overnight. But in reality, something has been going on for...

This episode is for adults only. You may not want to listen with your children, but—be confident, there’s nothing here that isn’t talked about in the Bible! In fact, you (married couples) may blush at all God has to say about your intimate, sexual relationship to your spouse. Your intimacy and lovemaking doesn’t embarrass God—-in fact, just the opposite. God never intended our love life with our s...

This weeks’ episode continues to examine the “play it safe” style of living versus the life that is willing to make some hard decisions, have some hard conversations, and even do some things that may seem “risky” to continue to move forward in relationship and love. Progress and productivity never come easy and risk will always be involved. Will you be the “Hero” in your home? Will you be willing...

Is it your tendency to play it safe—in all aspects of your life and relationships? Or, are you the risk taker? Are you more comfortable with the predictability of routine or are you willing to step out and take some risk sometimes by stepping into the unknown or the uncertain things? Relationships will never be totally predictable and our unwillingness to step into the unknown can hinder love, pas...

The discussion in this episode of HomeMatters dives into the Song of Solomon passage in chapter 2, verse 15. The scripture enlightens us in the fact that it isn’t always the big things that “spoil” or hinder a relationship. In this episode, the Boggs discuss this warning from the Bible; share a list of possible “foxes” that we can deal with; and challenge their listeners to “tend to the garden” of...

Would your spouse say you were romantic? Is romance even necessary after marriage? And, if it is, who has time for it? All these are legit questions when it comes to marriage. The Bible answers each of them and in this episode, Eric and Gena share great insight on what it means to be romantic; why you may need to entertain the idea—even after marriage; and what this “romantic, flirty” marriage sho...

In part 2 of “Managing at Home”, this episode turns to managing all the blessings (resources) and finances that God has given us. As discussed in part 1, there is a great responsibility we have as leaders in our homes to “manage”! Resources are abundant and even where finances may seem strained, God has given us clear direction on how we are to manage all His blessings in our life! Eric and Gena t...

The schedules around a home and family life are usually hectic to say the least. Finding the time we need to accomplish all the things that need our attention is overwhelming. We also have people to manage (a spouse, children, co-workers, etc. etc.). So, how do we manage? How do we stay productive? How do we decide what needs our attention and what can wait? In all of this, we have a great respons...

To level up—to increase your productivity and impact as a family, it will take a plan and calculated steps, taken with intention. Today, the Boggs offer 3 places to begin this “leveling up” process. They discuss leveling up in our actions, thoughts, and conversations. This episode concludes this series on taking our home and family life to the next level with these practical applications. Don’t mi...

It will be the things you do on purpose and on the regular that will move you forward and up to your next level of living. That’s what the Boggs call “intentionality”. It works whether you're exercising or cleaning out a closet! It will work in family life too—-marriage and parenting. Most of us know some things we could do immediately that would make us a better spouse and a better parent. Join t...

What if God had a life for you and your family that you have yet to experience? He does! There are always new levels with God because we can never exhaust all His resources. Don’t underestimate what God can do with you and your family! It doesn’t require perfection, thankfully. It just requires an obedient heart that’s turned toward God, and a willingness to “level up-–meaning, we’re willing to pu...

The “IT” is sex! And, how and what you think about it is important! Do you think about sex like God thinks about it? Did you know that God does actually have thoughts about it? He created it! It was His masterpiece; so—yes, God has big thoughts about sex and He shares those with us in the Bible. Do you see it as precious and pure? Do you hold a worldly perspective or a Biblical perspective? It mat...

Legacy. Heritage. Inheritance. We all have a responsibility to leave something behind, but that often seems a distant thought in the light of just getting through the day to day. What was left for you is important; but what you leave behind is of more importance! The Boggs discuss the responsibilities that belong to each of us as related to what we are leaving behind. Your impact in this world is...

As parents, our job is many-faceted, and often overwhelming for sure! This episode of HomeMatters focuses on our need, in the home, to bring guidance, to offer instruction, and to administer discipline as necessary. All of this can be controversial, oftentimes, in our culture today. However, the Bible isn’t quiet on any of these aspects! Join The Boggs in their conversation today and be encouraged...

The struggles of parenting are R E A L! No matter the age of your child, there will be moments when you just feel lost in knowing what to do! There seems to be a lot of information out there, but where and who do you turn for answers? The Boggs address the topic today with Biblical instruction. They believe that God’s Word has the answers we all need for parenting, and when we follow His instructi...

From the day you get married, everything in your life will work against you having the time and energy to continue in romance as you did while you were dating. However, maintaining and feeding romance and intimacy in your marriage is very important. It takes determination, commitment, and lots of “on purpose” affection. Join the podcast today, married couples! Take new steps in being intentional a...

Do you believe that you can have a 100% success rate in marriage—or in family? Can we really see the relationships we have at home be productive? Eric and Gena answer with a resounding, “YES”! God gives clear directives for our success and if we follow His ways, it will always work! Be encouraged in today’s episode as the Boggs share some simple places to start in moving towards success. We believ...

So when is sex and lovemaking supposed to expire in the life of a marriage? Or, is it supposed to expire at all? Should older couples even put in the energy to sustain a romantic, intimate relationship? Should you just give up on sex, or is there hope in the golden years? Many ask these questions, privately, but today’s podcast will explore some real answers found in the Bible! Join Eric and Gena...

It’s Valentine's week, and a great opportunity to “amp up the love”! In this edition of HomeMatters, Eric and Gena remind married couples that they should be living Valentine’s Day, every day! They’ll encourage you to make a new start this Valentine’s Day, and to consider how you can live all your days together as if it were the “day of love”! Join in for practical tips on amping up your love.

How amazing would it be to have all the instant answers in the day to day of parenting? We do have the Bible, but all parents have made the mistake of acting without conferring with the Bible! Today’s podcast addresses our imperfect parenting and how we can work through our own parenting mistakes to see some amazing results. Tune in for some encouragement, parents! You are probably doing a better...

The pursuit is too often over at the altar—-or wherever you said your vows! The ceremony was never meant to be the ending place of the pursuit. In fact, it is essentially the license to pursue more passionately than ever before! How exciting is that? We should continue to invest and to “pay the price” that pursuit costs. Join the Boggs as they discuss the continued need for pursuit and passion in...