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Parenting is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work if you're going to do it in an effective, God-honoring way. In this episode of the podcast Carey is going share with you about a concept he calls "purposeful parenting" - it's a way of viewing your relationship in a proactive way rather than floating through your parenting role, dealing with things as they come up. Using the approach of purposeful parenting, you can get into your kids' hearts and find out what issues they are struggling with before they erupt into something more. Music used by permission of Adam Rey - http://www.HeyReyGuitar.com Leave a rating and review on iTunes - http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/itunes Connect with Carey at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/contact   Find products from Christian Home and Family at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/store The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given m

Everyone fights those nagging little voices of condemnation that speak to their own minds. It's part of the human condition. But for Christians, there is a powerful way to deal with those lies, and it's based on the truths God has shared with us in His word. Parents, you have to know that your kids are going to struggle with those same issues. In fact, they probably already do, even the younger ones. In this episode, Carey is going to walk you through a passage from the book of Hebrews and show you how the truth found there is able to help you and your kids deal with the condemning thoughts and voices that threaten to hold you back from living with confidence as God intends. Music used by permission of Adam Rey - http://www.HeyReyGuitar.com Leave a rating and review on iTunes - http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/itunes Connect with Carey at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/contact   Find products from Christian Home and Family at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/store The main music track used in

American (western) culture tries to convince us that we can be "safe." We purchase insurance policies, save up cash, build retirement funds, all for the sake of being safe. But is it really true? As Christians, we even "Christian-ize" the concept, taking scriptures to support the view and to give ourselves a sense that God guarantees our safety because we are believers. It's simply not true. In this episode Carey is covering the basics of biblical faith in God, and how you can go about teaching your children how to trust in God rather than things, and to lean on Him in the difficulties that life is sure to bring. Music in this podcast used by permission of Adam Rey - http://www.HeyReyGuitar.com Contact Carey at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/contact Learn how to leave us a review on iTunes at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/itunes Find products from Christian Home and Family at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/store The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitl

We all tell "little white lies" now and then. But are they really so little? And what impact do they have on the life and example of a Christian family? In this episode Carey talks about what God thinks of our "little white lies" and challenges us to be people of truth, people who example and reflect the truth of God in everything we do. He also talks about Music in this podcast used by permission of Adam Rey - http://www.HeyReyGuitar.com Contact Carey at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/contact Learn how to leave us a review on iTunes at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/itunes Find products from Christian Home and Family at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/store The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permission to use his music, so please, support his generosity by checking out and purchasing his music at www.heyreyguitar.com - (no affiliate relationship, A

"Wait a minute! I thought my kids were responsible to have their OWN faith in Jesus!" They are. You can relax. That's not what I'm talking about. Of course they have to choose to place their trust in Jesus, but the question is, "How are they going to get to that point?" THAT is where your responsibility as a Christian parent comes in. In this episode Carey is going to talk you through Psalm 78, and discuss how YOU are responsible, in God's eyes, for leading your children to the place that they are able to have faith in Christ. It's a generational thing, one generation passing on the faith to another. It's powerful. Carey is available for speaking at your event. You can find out more at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/speaking Music in this podcast used by permission of Adam Rey - http://www.HeyReyGuitar.com Contact Carey at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/contact Learn how to leave us a review on iTunes at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/itunes Find products from Christian Home and Family at

I've been taking a break from podcasting for the last 4 to 5 months. I did so because I wanted to make sure I was "practicing what I preach" regarding keeping family priorities in order. So, during a time of huge transition for my family, I took some time off from the podcast to make sure the family was getting the attention from me that was needed. I'm back! - and I'm revamping the podcast a bit. After careful consideration and prayer, I'm taking a new approach to the way I do this podcast, including the use of video. You can find out more details in this episode. Find the show notes for this episode at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/61 Contact Carey at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/contact Find out how you can leave a rating and review for the podcast on iTunes at http://www.ChristianHomeandFamily.com/itunes The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permissio

Today's Guest Danny Stephens REVIEW ON I-TUNES I grew up through the 70s and 80s, eras of HUGE musical styles and progressions... and the melody and words of thousands of songs from those days are still embedded in my mind. Music is powerful... able to insert itself into our souls in ways like few other things. It makes sense to use God's creation of music to help ourselves learn the transforming truths of His word. In this episode I'm talking with Danny Stephens, a member of the band "Smalltown Poets" and the creator of Pop Scripture Songs - and attempt to create a tool for helping kids, parents, families get the truths of scripture into our souls. He's done a great service to the church and is working on his second album now. In this episode he also shares a way that you can get a copy of their Pop Scripture Song album, "Better Than Life" for FREE. Check out the links below.   Links mentioned in this podcast: www.smalltownpoets.tv www.popscripturesongs.com www.noisetrade.com/popscripturesongs - the FREE do

Today's Guest Jason T. Wiser REVIEW ON I-TUNES Any parent or spouse knows the depth of desire that wells up in your heart when you realize the great responsibility you have to your spouse or your children. But when you add the burden of being a provider to the mix, it can become overwhelming very quickly. How do you keep the balance right so you're not spending too much time at work? How do you invest in your spouse and children purposefully while working hard at work? How do you make the time? How do you keep both going well? In today's episode I'm talking with Jason T. Wiser about the difficulty of that balance and how we can go about staying steady in our battle to live rightly in both areas. Links mentioned in this podcast: Jason's business website - Webination Station SHARE THE PODCAST using the social sharing buttons on the side of this page! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST NEXT EPISODE: October 30, 2013 - Podcast 60 - Scripture Memory through Music with Daniel Stephens The main mus

Today's Speaker Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES The idea of a "sabbath" has taken on all kinds of worship-oriented connotations that I don't think the LORD meant it to have. The main idea you see in scripture is the idea of rest... it's a statement of our neediness before God. He shows His goodness to use by giving us an instruction that keeps us healthy and balanced through rest. In this episode of the podcast I'm going to briefly tell you about this concept and how you can implement the idea in your family to help you stay healthy and stress-free. The sabbath is given to us by God, for our good. We are wise to put it into practice. Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about The Christian Home and Family Podcast and help me spread the Word and ways of God to more and more families. Links mentioned in this podcast: The family dating game - podcast episode 55 SHARE THE PODCAST using the social sharing buttons on the side of this pa

Today's Speaker Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES In over 20 years of working with my wife, alongside couples in a context of marriage counseling, I have seen one thing that kills more marriages than anything else. It's not anger. It's not infidelity. It's not financial disagreements. It's not having to deal with a blended family. It's not nosy in-laws. What is it? It's pride. Plain and simple. In this episode of the podcast I'm going to highlight some of the ways that pride manifests itself in marriage and provide some resources you can use to get yourself out of the pride-trap so that your marriage can receive the grace of God toward healing and wholeness. Pride will kill your marriage faster than anything. God opposes the proud. Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about The Christian Home and Family Podcast and help me spread the Word and ways of God to more and more families. Links mentioned in this podcast: Episode 54 - How Un

Today's Guests Mindi & Melinda Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES We pray about the big things in life, but for some reason not many people pray for the person who will have the most influence and affect on their life - their spouse. In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by my wife and oldest daughter, Melinda, to talk about a practice my wife developed when she was 14 years old. What she did was make a list of "standards" (as she calls them) for what she wanted in her husband. As you'll hear, the list went through many changes over the years, but it served as a basis of prayer for her that enabled her to see the faithfulness of God fleshed out in a powerful way in her life. Listen as the two of them challenge you to consider the importance and impact this simple, do-able idea can have in the lives of your children and your family, for generations. Take this seriously... praying for your future spouse is one of the most important things you can do. Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter acco

Today's Speaker Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES When you hear the word "dating" you might think immediately of those emotionally laden years before you were married. You were looking for Mr. or Miss. "Right" and the tension and hopes were high. Ultimately, you wanted to have some positive, healthy, deep experiences with another person that lead you to a lifelong commitment with a partner the LORD had chosen for you. Those same deep experiences need to be happening still, even after you're married. And it goes beyond the practice of dating your spouse, you can also begin having "dates" with your kids too! In this episode of the podcast I'm going to give you some background, tips, and ideas regarding how you: a Mom, Dad, Husband, or Wife, can begin to "date" your family. This kind of family dating game is fun, effective, and powerful in the long run. I think you're gonna' like this one!Getting into the habit of dating my wife and kids has been one of the most helpful and healthy things for our relationships. - Ca

Today's Speaker Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES Sibling rivalries. Loud arguments and disagreements. Violence. These are some of the more extreme things that can happen in a home where family unity is not carefully and diligently built. When that's the case, the home can be one of the most volatile and unhappy places. Where does family unity come from? How do you go about building it? Those are important questions and they all begin with one simple concept that has to be taught and embraced by everyone in the family. When it happens, unity is a natural by-product. Listen as I unpack the truths of Philippians chapter 2 to reveal the foundation of family unity.You have no hope of building unity into your family without the essential ingredient of humility. - Carey Green Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about The Christian Home and Family Podcast and help me spread the Word and ways of God to more and more families. Links mentione

Today's Speaker Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES In modern times we've come to think of relational struggles as areas needing the help of "professionals." Therapists, Counselors, Analysts, Psychiatrist, etc. I'm sure there is benefit in some of those types of relationships. But what my wife and I have discovered is that mature, biblically based Christians who know how to be dependent on the Holy Spirit make some of the best counselors. The reason? Because they are depending on the TRUE Counselor - the Holy Spirit. This realization is what has prompted my wife and I to begin offering Intensive Christian Marriage Retreats where a couple in need can go one on one with us as we seek the Holy Spirit's help together to address the issues that are disrupting their marriage and relationship. In this episode of the podcast I'm answering the most common questions I get about the marriage retreats we do... from what it is, to how it works, to how to schedule one for yourself. If your marriage is in need of a jump-start or

Today's Guests Carl Walker and Family REVIEW ON I-TUNES As a family it's easy to get caught up in all the "stuff" of life - athletics, music lessons, school and homework, social clubs, work and home life... you can probably add 10 items specific to your family that keep you hopping. But how often do you take the time to consider how you can lead your family in doing something that is of broader focus than just your little world? Have you ever taken time to consider how you, as a family, could impact people for eternity? In this podcast I'm talking with Carl Walker, who joined me for Episode 2... but we've also included his family, because they have been doing "Family Excursions" - combination vacation mission trips that are really outside the box. The way they go about it, taking steps by faith, and investing their own time and money as a family are truly inspiring. I think you're gonna' like this one! A quote to share You've probably sat around and thought as a family, "Wouldn't it be neat if..." Well - deve

Today's Presenter Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES Husbands have a hard time understanding their wives... it's so common that there are jokes all across our culture about the fact. But rather than give in to the belief that it is "impossible" Christian men are called to something more, something higher for the sake of being like Christ and giving sacrificially of themselves. Christian men are under a great responsibility as husbands to love their wives rightly. It is a stewardship given to them by God to protect, care for, and nurture their wives. In this episode of the podcast I'm talking to the men... straight from the scriptures from 1 Peter 3:7. Men, it's time to begin learning how to live with your wives in an understanding way... and you do that by becoming a student of your wife. A quote to share Being the stronger vessel doesn't make a husband superior - it makes him responsible. Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about Th

This podcast bears a PG-13 rating, so parents should be aware and remove small children from within earshot! Today's Presenters Matt, Carey, and Don REVIEW ON I-TUNES When you were a kid did you ever have "the talk" with your parents? If so, was it comfortable or awkward? If not, why do you think your parents never talked to you about such a significant and dangerous area of life? In this episode I'm continuing part 2 of my conversation with my friends Matt and Don to talk about the way we can and should go about talking with our sons about sexuality. As Christian me we have an obligation to equip our sons for the battles they will surely face. If we don't we are setting them up for trouble and failure in this area. If we do, we may be able to help them avoid some of the many pitfalls that our enemy has laid for them. Learn about how you can teach your son about sexuality on this episode of the podcast. Links mentioned in this podcast: Episode 9 interview with Pastor Brad Hambrick SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN H

Today's Speaker Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES The issue of male and female roles in the church has been a hot button topic for most of the later half of the 20th century, and the issue still rages today. But God's word has very clear descriptions for us about what male and female roles in the church are to be - and why. Strangely enough, they mirror the roles men and women are supposed to play in the family. In this episode we look at what the Bible has to say about men, women, and the church. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES NEXT EPISODE: August 21, 2013 - Podcast 50 - How men can teach their sons about sexuality The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permission to use his music, so please, support his generosity by checking out and purchasing his music at www.heyreyguitar.com - (no affiliate relationship, Adam's ju

Today's Guests: Matt, Don, & Carey REVIEW ON I-TUNES Sexuality is one of the explosive issues every person has to deal with, and the way God has wired men seems to make them even more prone to the allure of sexual temptation. It's an issue that's been neglected in the church far too often, but one I wanted to deal with head on. In this episode of the podcast I asked two of my good friends, Matt and Don to join me for a conversation about the subject that proved to be a very insightful and helpful one. We discussed the issue of temptation, the destructive impact it can have, how men typically deal with it and how we can deal with it better, measures we have taken personally to serve ourselves and our families as preventatives, and what is at the core of the issue.   Resources mentioned in this episode Covenant Eyes ** Ad Blocker for Firefox SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES NEXT EPISODE: August 14, 2013 - Podcast 49- Men and women in the church The ma

Today's Speaker: Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES A user's manual is an important document. It tells us how the product designer intended the product to be used, and how to do so effectively and safely. When we depart from its instructions, we do so at great risk to the product and ourselves. In spite of the cultural pressure to deconstruct and change what the Bible says, it still speaks with amazing clarity and authority. Marriages today are falling apart and we would do well to return to the description of marital roles that our Creator gave from the beginning. This episode of the podcast is meant to be a liberating breath of fresh air to those who have found our culture's prescriptions for marriage wanting.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: August 7, 2013 - Podcast 48- Sexual temptation and Christian men The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Me