The Family Podcast

Your children need God's Word to shape their life. In this episode, Tracy highlights three powerful Bible passages that can help shape your child's identity, confidence, and faith. Learn how Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and 2 Timothy 1:7 remind kids that they are uniquely created by God, made new in Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live with courage and purpose. -- The PursueGOD Famil...

John Gottman is a renowned relationship expert who has studied many couples in his love lab. He boasts of his ability to predict with 91% accuracy those who stay married and those that end in divorce by observing how couples communicate and interact with one another. A couple’s ability to communicate is obviously foundational to a healthy marriage. Gottman would say there are 4 communication style...

Parenting teenagers can feel overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with disrespect, irresponsibility, and dating questions. In this episode, Tracy unpacks practical, biblical wisdom for navigating these challenging years with confidence and grace. Learn how to build trust instead of escalating conflict, help your teen develop responsibility, and guide them toward wise, God-honoring choices...

Pornography ruins intimacy in marriage by creating a “digital third party” that distorts a spouse’s view of sex, erodes foundational trust, and replaces real-world connection with a fantasy. Instead of building a deep, emotional bond with their partner, a person using pornography trains their brain to seek satisfaction from a screen. This habit builds a wall of secrecy and shame that prevents the...

The Bible defines the vow “to love and to cherish” not as a fleeting emotional spark, but as a deliberate, daily action rooted in the heart of God. While “love” often refers to the selfless commitment to another’s well-being, “to cherish” takes it a step further, meaning to protect, nurture, and value something as a precious treasure. In a Christian marriage, maintaining romance isn’t about chasin...

The Bible teaches that you can guard against temptation in your marriage by intentionally building spiritual and emotional hedges around your relationship. While temptation is a common human experience, God provides a way of escape through prayer, transparency with your spouse, and a commitment to honoring your marriage vows. By prioritizing your connection with Jesus and each other, you can prote...

Using technology as a babysitter can be harmful to a child’s development when it replaces consistent human interaction and active play. While digital devices offer temporary relief for busy parents, over-reliance on screens often leads to behavioral issues, delayed social skills, and a lack of emotional regulation. The Bible encourages parents to intentionally shepherd their children’s hearts, sug...

To honor your father and mother means to treat them with respect, value, and care, recognizing the God-given position they hold in your life. In today’s hectic world, this goes beyond simple childhood obedience; it involves a lifelong posture of gratitude and responsibility. Honoring your parents is a choice to prize their well-being and dignity, ensuring they are not forgotten or discarded even w...

In this episode, Tracy explains why condescension is such a "subtle poison" in marriage, acting as a defensive power play that inevitably makes your spouse feel belittled and insecure. We'll look to scripture to remind us of how God calls us to treat our spouse and hear practical takeaways to grow in this area. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting...

In this episode, we conclude our series on Paul Tripp’s The 14 Gospel Principles of Parenting by exploring the importance of shepherding a worshiper's heart and finding rest in God's grace. We discuss how to identify the "little g" gods that compete for our children's hearts and how to lead our children toward a full life in Jesus. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about m...

In this episode, we explore how parents can model the protective beauty of authority and focus on character development rather than just behavior modification. We’ll discuss how shepherding a child’s heart through discipline serves as a bridge, ultimately leading them to hopefully recognize and submit to God’s authority in their own lives. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically...

In this episode, Tracy unpacks how parents often tie their identity to their kids’ performance and why true confidence must be rooted in Christ instead. She also reminds us that real change in our kids doesn’t happen in a single moment, but through a long, faithful process of everyday conversations and discipleship. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and pare...

In this episode, we tackle one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in the church today—divorce and remarriage. Ross and Sally Anderson join the conversation to explore what the Bible actually says, why marriage matters so much to God, and how to navigate real-life situations with both truth and grace. Whether you’re in a struggling marriage, considering divorce, or dealing with the afte...

In this episode, we talk about the limits of rules in parenting and how God calls us to shepherd our kids’ hearts, not just control their behavior—we need clear guidelines and even more we need a dependence on the Holy Spirit to bring real heart change. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan and Tracy Dwyer on Wednesday mornings for new...

In this episode, Tracy kicks off a series based on the book 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp, shifting the focus from the pressure of "owning" your children to the freedom of being an "ambassador" for God. She explores the principles of calling and grace, reminding parents that they are simply tools in God’s hands and that He provides exactly what they need...

In part two of this story, Kevin and Jennifer continue their journey as they wrestle with what faithfulness to God looks like after discovering they still had frozen embryos from IVF 20 years earlier. They share how the Lord led them through difficult decisions, unexpected pregnancy in their fifties, and offer thoughtful advice to believers navigating infertility, IVF, and the sanctity of life. --...

In this part one episode, Kevin and Jennifer Gordon share their remarkable journey through years of infertility, miscarriage, IVF, and adoption—and how, after decades of trusting God through disappointment and unexpected blessings, they now find themselves stepping into an unbelievable new chapter: a pregnancy at 52. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and par...

In this episode, Tracy explains why forgiveness isn’t passive, instant, or pretending the hurt didn’t happen—it’s an active, ongoing choice that makes healing and growth possible in your marriage. She unpacks what forgiveness is (and isn’t), shows what it can look like in real-life scenarios, and challenges both spouses to not only give forgiveness but ask for it with humility. -- The PursueGOD Fa...

In this episode, Tracy unpacks the pressure-filled world of youth sports and challenges parents to trade performance-driven parenting for Christ-centered encouragement that builds character instead of insecurity. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan and Tracy Dwyer on Wednesday mornings for new topics every week or two. Find resources...

In this Valentine’s Day special, Bryan and Tracy reflect on nearly 30 years of marriage by choosing one word to define each decade, encouraging you to do the same. From the chaos of young parenting to the tension of busy schedules and the transition into the empty nest years, they share honest lessons from every season. Wherever you are in your marriage journey, this episode will encourage you to...

Effective parenting during the teenage years requires a framework that fosters both obedience and relational health. To discipline your teen in a way that truly disciples them, you should implement three traits of discipline: clear, consistent, and corrective. By focusing on these three pillars, you move away from emotional, reactive parenting and toward an intentional approach that points your te...

In this episode, Tracy unpacks the idea of a time budget and challenges us to take an honest look at how we spend our time and what it reveals about our true priorities. By examining our daily routines, she invites us to align our schedules with what we say matters most—especially our relationship with God. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Jo...

In this episode, Tracy and her son AJ (almost 23) share a field guide for parenting in the digital age. Drawing from AJ’s experience growing up with smartphones and social media, the conversation isn’t meant to scare parents—but to wake them up and help them guide their kids with biblical wisdom. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan an...

In this episode, Tracy walks couples through a practical, grace-filled way to handle conflict by using a weekly “State of the Union” conversation to replace reactive arguments with intentional connection, empathy, and growth. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan and Tracy Dwyer on Wednesday mornings for new topics every week or two. Fi...

In this episode, Tracy confronts the reality that culture is already discipling our teens about identity and sexuality and challenges parents and mentors to step in with honest, ongoing conversations rooted in biblical truth and grace. -- The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan and Tracy Dwyer on Wednesday mornings for new topics every week...