HomeMatters

Today’s episode is part 2 of an important discussion. The spiritual health of a family is crucial and in today’s discussion, Eric and Gena share some tips for a good start on the spiritual journey of a family. They cover things like self-awareness, determination, and ways we can daily reflect who Jesus is—-at home, and everywhere we go! It’s really about how we live out our Christian walk, daily!...

Just what does a “healthy Christian home” look like? Is it a family of “church-goers”or “good people” that are able to look the part? The Boggs push us today, in this episode, to realize that a healthy Christian home is made up of more than our ability to check the boxes of good Christian living. They encourage us to think about our family’s spiritual health——something that affects EVERYTHING!

Is there an expiration date on the intimate sexual relationship of a husband and wife? Eric and Gena say, “No!” and they believe that God’s Word says “No!” as well! Sex wasn’t created, by God, for just the newlyweds or young to middle aged. God created it with purposes that extend beyond procreation. (And all the “older” people should be excited about that!) Intimacy was intended to be “until deat...

The discussion continues in this episode about the role of parenting. It is no job for the weak at heart or for “wimps”! Determination and resolve are needed because your children, and our society today, need strong parents! The job can seem daunting for sure, but God will grace and enable you. He may even grow you, as the parent, in the midst of your “parenting” your children----even preparing yo...

The challenge of parenting is real! The overwhelming responsibility and the feelings of inadequacy are felt by all who fill this role at one time or another. In this episode, Eric and Gena remind us that our role as parents is more valuable than we often realize and our capability to do the job well is within grasp as we allow God to empower us.

This isn’t “family”, “everyone-listen-together” content today! But, this is a good episode for you to listen to together, as a couple! Eric and Gena get real candid in this podcast about the importance of pursuing the sex life that God intended for married couples to enjoy. Good sex doesn’t just happen, but a thriving sex life is God-ordained and a component of a thriving marriage relationship. So...

Fun at home is not a luxury! It is a necessity for a healthy family life! All of us need to laugh. We need a break from the routine, and we need to experience those times as a family! These times don’t have to be expensive or even very structured. Learn to step away from the schedule sometimes (or maybe you NEED to schedule a fun day!) and celebrate—even the smallest things. Be silly, sing, dance...

Register for Marriage Matters Getaway 👉https://www.homematters.family/copy-of-marriage-matters-getaway Each of us has a tendency to want to “go our own way” and live selfishly. We pursue “ME” time, feel like we “deserve” or have the “right” to do what WE want to do, sometimes, even at the expense of people we love. At the same time, we crave intimacy in our lives by virtue of how we were created....

The word “serve” isn’t always popular in our culture, unless it is focused upon self. The whole idea of serving another is often lost on us in society today. However, as followers of Jesus, we are called to serve with a heart and attitude that looks like Jesus. AND—Eric and Gena believe that the heart to serve should always start at home! Serving is simply about making another person's life better...

Married couples—don’t discount the importance of your intimate sexual relationship in marriage. God has great things intended for you—more intimacy, more passion, more connectedness, and even more sex! This edition of HomeMatters focuses on making this holy, God-ordained, and God-created part of your married life all that God intended it to be. Register for Marriage Matters Getaway 👉https://www.h...

Don’t be depressed or saddened by the title—but do keep eternity in mind! In this edition, Eric and Gena purposefully encourage us all to enjoy every day, live life to the fullest, and always think of your present reality in light of the reality of eternity. None of us are promised tomorrow, so we must live every day with thankfulness, gratitude, and with intent to keep the MAIN thing the MAIN thi...

How important is it to you to win? Do you feel it’s necessary to be right—all the time? Is it possible that you could be wrong, occasionally? And one more question—-in home and married life, what do you “win” if you “win” the argument? The picture of Ephesians 5 is a give–give. The Bible is also clear about our need to forgive, to lay down pride, and to put our own personal desires aside. You coul...

The need for confrontation in relationships is inevitable. Truly, if we love as Jesus loves, there are times when the uncomfortable practice of addressing issues is needed. Love doesn’t always feel good. Sometimes love even hurts. BUT, if we love and if we are concerned and have the others’ best interests at heart, we’ll be willing to speak to the hard issues; and to lead in correction—for the goo...

Leading homes can be very challenging and even complicated in this society. How do we lead our family? How do we navigate the times? The thoughts may seem simple in this edition of HomeMatters, but they’re profound in dealing with the culture and directing our homes. 1 Peter 3:15 says we should always be able to give an answer. Tune in to see how we can be prepared in this crazy world!

Is desire really needed in marriage? Can you increase your desire for your spouse? Is it possible to fuel desire? Is desire even Biblical, and if so, in what context? There are many questions about desire when it comes to the marriage relationship. Some people have some desire. Some people have lots of desire, and some have little to no desire. So, how do we navigate? In this episode, join Eric an...

Does what you believe about marriage align with what God believes about marriage? Whether we realize it or not, what we believe shapes everything! Eric and Gena push us, in this podcast, to know what God believes and says about marriage and to compare it with what each of us have believed. Maybe there are some lies that you’ve believed that need to be confronted with the truth of what God says. Th...

As believers, we are encouraged to be content. However, there’s a difference between contentment and in settling with where we are in life and relationships. Settling is dangerous. But—contentment is necessary! We must find the place of contentment in marriage and family life, even as we continue to push forward and pursue all that God has for us every day. In response to all that life brings, the...

The importance of intimacy in marriage can’t be overstated! Oten, however, we confine “intimacy” to sex. Sex is definitely included, but not all that intimacy is about. Eric and Gena spend time in this Home Matters episode discussing the importance of intimacy outside the bedroom—-the communication, the touches, the time couples spend together, and more; all of which ultimately lead to better inti...

Whether you planned on them or not, changes are coming! Change is inevitable! And, how we deal with change, in family life, is crucial. We will grow, or we’ll drift apart in relationships depending upon how we navigate changes. This episode gives advice on how to make it through all the twists and turns of life, especially when you’re in close family relationships.

This may not be the “happiest” topic ever discussed on the HomeMatters podcasts, but—-it’s a real reality check for all. Without sounding too gloomy and depressing, Eric and Gena point us to realize that we should treat every day as if it were our last day. The events of a day can leave us tired, aggravated, and incognizant of the fact that we never know what the next day will bring. This episode...

How we view intimacy should be led by how God views intimacy, and by what the Bible says. Clearly, the Bible encourages us to celebrate and enjoy this level of closeness that is only intended for a husband and wife in a marriage relationship. Come on, married couples! Let the celebration begin! Join the Boggs as they look at how married love is supposed to be celebrated! Is your celebration up to...

How important is it to you to win that argument? What are you willing to sacrifice to be right—-to get your way—to have the last word? It’s hard to live life in close relationships without having conflict and disagreements. Those things are coming, but do you know how to handle it? Do you know when to speak and when to be quiet? The value of knowing how to deal with conflict is essential to any re...

For the health of your family, children, and marriage, there are times that you must be intentional about STOPPING! Busyness and routines that turn into ruts, drain the passion from our relationships. It can happen to any of us. That’s why we must make sure we are “Breaking Up Busy”, every chance we get! Join this episode as Eric and Gena share tips to lead us away from autopilot and mechanical li...

There are many people that would like to share their opinion with you about how you should behave as a husband/wife/father/mother/employee/Christian. But—-really, whose opinion matters most? There are really only a couple people we should be concerned about, and God should always be at the top and forefront of that list! If you are easily carried away with trying to perform so that all opinions ar...

This episode airs on Valentine's Day and comes with a challenge. What will you do today, to show and express love, that is a carry-over from your everyday life? In other words, have you waited until today to do or to say the things that you should be doing all along? Light a candle. Say, “I love you!”. Go out for a nice dinner. Today? For sure—but today should be a continuation of your everyday li...