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Today's Guest: Steve Johnson Etchea Coaching REVIEW ON I-TUNES Parents have the best of intentions, but sometimes those intentions can lead us to fool ourselves on a number of different levels. Today I'm talking with Steve Johnson, a family ministry coach with a ton of experience. He and I are going to discuss ten lies you might be telling yourself and reveal the truths that the lies are meant to represent. I think you'll find this to be a lot of fun.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: Etchea Coaching SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: July 31, 2013 - Podcast 47- God's design for women in marriage 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

Today's Speaker: Carey Green REVIEW ON I-TUNES There has been a huge movement over the past few decades to completely level the playing field between men and women. In many ways it's been a good thing. But one of the extremes that has come out of that desire has been an attempt to diminish and downplay any and every difference between men and women. But biology alone tells us, men and women are NOT the same. We'd be wise not to expect them to be. And we want to be careful also that we take into account what the LORD says in the scriptures about the way He has designed men and women. He made them each in His image, but different, as male and female. With those design differences come differences in roles, and each is to maximize his or her role within the marriage relationship. In this episode of the podcast I'll be walking you through what the Bible says about a woman's role in marriage. I think you'll be helped by what God has told us, and you'll likely be challenged to change your thinking and your behavio

Today's Guest: Luke Wilson www.DeepRootsLibrary.com REVIEW ON I-TUNES In my Christian walk I've had many people who have invested time and energy into my growth and discipleship. But there were key points in my journey when there simply weren't individuals available who could come alongside me like I needed. I thank God that at those times He sovereignly led me to the realm of Christian books, in particular many of the Christian classics that have been passed down to us through history. People like Andrew Murray, C. H. Spurgeon, Oswald Chambers and others have been instrumental in shaping my thinking, my theology, and my faith - and therefore my life. In this episode of the podcast I'm very excited to welcome Luke Wilson of www.deeprootslibrary.com to talk with me about the importance of this kind of literature in the life of the Christian family. Luke has a great enthusiasm for books in general and Christian classics in particular. He's also working on a very unique and ambitious project to make Christian cl

Today's Guest: Carey Green founder, Christian Home and Family REVIEW ON I-TUNES The world is filled with ideas of what a man should be. When it comes to being a husband we can find even more expectations and examples of what makes a "good man" for a woman to find. But doesn't it make sense to find out what God says a Christian husband should be? This episode is a continuation of a previous episode where I dive deeply into what the scriptures say about what a Godly, Christian husband should be. Men... don't shy away from what God says. His empowerings are His enablings. Young women, don't settle for anything less... the LORD will bless you as you wait on Him.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: The Marriage Improvement Project   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: July 10, 2013 - Podcast 44- Christian books, Christian Classics, and the Christian family with Luke Wilson The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family P

  Today's Guest: William Levi   God is doing a miracle after over 50 years of civil war in the South Sudan. The refugees who are returning to their homes are returning with very little equipping in what it means to be a family, Godly or otherwise. William and Hannah Levi are working to rebuild the nation literally from the ground up, starting with biblical foundations for the family and home. I was blessed to be able to provide them a handful of my books, "The Marriage Improvement Project" to aid them in their work. In this episode I'm talking with William about the state of things in South Sudan and how the Christian family is being used of God to influence the direction of the country.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: Operation Nehemiah Ministries The Compass Weekend The Marriage Improvement Project   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: July 3, 2013 - Podcast 43- Men as godly servant leaders in the home The main music tra

  Today's Speaker: Carey Green   Death is one of the most scary and difficult subjects parents have to talk about with their children. But for Christian families it can be an opportunity to help children become faith-filled individuals who rely on the sufficiency of Christ who gives victory over the power of death. In this episode learn how to talk with your children about death - of pets and people - and how that conversation can be used to build their faith and give them stability in life. Explaining death to children in this episode.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: List of Bible verses relating to death.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: June 26, 2013 - Podcast 42- Family miracles in the South Sudan with William Levi 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 mu

  Today's Speaker: Carey Green   If your son came to you and asked, "Dad/Mom, what does it mean to be a man?" What would you tell him? It's important that you have an answer to that question that is informed by what God, the Author of maleness and femaleness thinks on the issue. This session of the podcast highlights a biblical exposition of what it means to be a man... and the lesson is not just for your son. It's for you too.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: The Compass Weekend for  Young men   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: June 12, 2013 - Podcast 40- Servant leadership in manhood 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'

  Today's Guest: Pastor Sam Crabtree   Positive affirmations are more than simply saying "good job" or "you look nice today." A truly positive affirmation goes much deeper, drawing out the reality of what God is doing in a person. It's an act of true delight in the person, and God's work in them.  When it comes to family relationships, there's no better way to build a  God-sized vision into your kids or your spouse than learning how to practice godly affirmation in the lives of your family members. in today's podcast, Pastor Sam Crabtree talks with me about the practice of affirmation, and what we need to do to ensure that we are giving maximum glory to God while building up those we are affirming. He's a great example as you'll hear on today's podcast. At the bottom of this page is the video I saw that first made me aware of Pastor Sam.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: Pastor Sam's excellent book "Practicing Affirmation"** Learn how to review and rate the Christian Home and Family podcast on

  Today's Speaker: Carey Green   Who best knows the technical capacity and ability of an engine? Wouldn't it be the engineer who created it? What about a poem? Who best knows its meaning and imagery? Isn't it the poet who wrote it? The designer knows best how his or her creation is to be used. The designer knows its capabilities the best. They understand why they made it and what it's for. When we think about marriage, the same is true. God knows what marriage is all about because He designed it for specific purposes. So Christian marriage is not something we should learn about first of all from books or psychologists or therapists. We should turn to God, the Designer to find out what He says is best for Christian marriage. In this episode you'll explore what God intended when He created marriage and find out its glorious purpose and the power it can have in impacting the watching world. RESOURCES RELATING TO THIS EPISODE: The Compass Weekend The Marriage Improvement Project   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN H

  Today's Guest: R.C. Sproul, Jr.   For Christians and non-Christians alike, the loss of a loved one can be a devastating thing, and fear of it can be paralyzing. How does a person live as a grieving person in an authentic way, while at the same time living faithfully and fully for the sake of their LORD Jesus? In this conversation I had the opportunity to ask those questions of R.C. Sproul, Jr. In the past year R.C. has lost his wife and one of his children and speaks very openly and genuinely about the grief he is experiencing, the process he's been going through, and the rock-solid theology that has held him up all along the way. You won't want to miss this episode! RESOURCES RELATING TO THIS EPISODE: R.C.'s website - http://rcsprouljr.com/ The compass weekend for young men   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: May 29, 2013 - Podcast 38- Gender roles in marriage The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is en

Jesus restores the original   Today's Speaker: Carey Green   Male female relationships have always been tough... well, not really always. Originally God created male and female in such a way that they were complementary to each other, carrying out roles within their relationship that made everything work. And Jesus came to restore that way of functioning... but whether or not Christian couples live that out depends in large part on whether they understand what He's done and what He intends. In today's episode of the podcast we look at how Jesus dealt with women and find that He took on an attitude about women that was very, very different from that of the sinful culture in which He lived. He lived according to the original design of God, and restored it.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: May 22, 2013 - Podcast 37- Stages of grief and the sovereignty of God with R.C. Sproul, Jr. The main music track used in the Christian Home and Famil

  Today's Guest: Rob Rienow   It's a heart-breaking situation for Christian parents when their adult children turn away from the faith. It can be very tempting to give up hope, resigning yourself to the reality that your children are grown and have made their own choices. But does that mean there's nothing you can do? Are there things that the LORD can do in your heart and through you that might make a difference? In this episode Rob Rienow discusses this issue with us, and reveals some powerful biblical principles to help us navigate this difficult topic.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men Visionary Family Ministries "When They Turn Away" book "Never Too Late" DVD curriculum (4 items down the page) SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: May 15, 2013 - Podcast 36- Jesus restores the original The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam

  Today's Speaker: Carey Green   Since almost the beginning of time the battle of the sexes has raged. But have you ever wondered how it came about and why it's the way it is? In this episode of the podcast we'll uncover the origin of the battle of the sexes and right alongside it uncover the plan God intends for male / female relationships. There's a great deal to learn from the scriptures on this topic, and I trust it will be a great blessing to you.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men The Life of a Steward Website The book, "Love and Respect."** Google Calendar SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: April 8, 2013 - Podcast 34- When they turn away - with Rob Rienow 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 gen

  Today's Guest: Loren Pinilis   Every person on the face of the planet struggles to make the best use of their time. 24 hours a day is all any of us have. Too often the issue of time management is thought and spoken about in terms of gadgets, schedules, calendars, and to do lists. But Loren Pinilis believes time management has much more to do with the state of our hearts than it does any of those things. In this conversation Loren and I kind of "freestyle" without an outline, to talk about this issue of time management. The outcome was a very helpful and practical way of thinking about daily issues and relationships, and how the management of our time relates to them. I think you'll be blessed by this conversation.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men The Life of a Steward Website The book, "Love and Respect."** Google Calendar SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: April 5/1, 2013 - Podcast 34-

  Today's Guest: Lt. General Robert VanAntwerp (ret.)   Every working parent knows the struggle of balancing their commitment to their work with the higher priority of their commitment to their family. For some time I've been looking for a man who could serve as a great example in this balance, and I found one in Retired Lt. General Robert VanAntwerp. His zeal for Christ combined with his commitment to his family, enabled him to make his family the priority they needed to be in his 39 year military career, WHILE performing in an outstanding way in his role in the command structure of the U.S. Army. This podcast conversation was a blessing for me, and I trust it will be to you too!   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men The Flippen Group SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES   NEXT EPISODE: April 17, 2013 - Podcast 32 - The beginning of the battle of the sexes The main music track used in the Christian Home and Fami

SUMMARY OF TODAY'S PODCAST Man and Woman: God's relational masterpiece (Hear part 1- of this series) There's a ton of tension that surrounds the issue of equality of the sexes. But if we can stop and get our biblical bearings, the tension doesn't have to have a large impact on our lives. In this edition of the podcast I take you back to the very beginning, to look at what God did when He put the human race on the planet. The pattern created by the architect of humanity makes complete and total sense, and expresses His creativity and genius, as well as our value and importance.  He made man and woman - and put them together to form a relational masterpiece that has never been improved upon... and He created it for our good and His glory. 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 m

[gn_note color="#aee7bc"][gn_pullquote align="right"] Today's Guests: Justin & Trisha Davis   God still does miracles. In this episode we get to hear the story of God's healing and redemption in the marriage of Justin and Trisha Davis. After 10 years of marriage struggle, 3 sons, and infidelity, they hit rock bottom - which is where the LORD began to do His amazing work! The lessons and wisdom God has brought to the Davis' lives is wonderful to hear - a great testimony to His glory. They are the authors of the new book "Beyond Ordinary" which tells their story in a disarmingly honest way. You won't be sorry you read it.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men  "Beyond Ordinary"** by Justin and Trisha Davis Justin and Trisha's website ministry - www.refineus.org ** These resources are "affiliate" links NEXT EPISODE: April 3, 2013 - Podcast 30 - God's good creation of male and female The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midia

  Today's Message: Carey Green   We live in a culture that is truly, radically confused about one of the most fundamental aspects of human nature - sexuality. Christians need to be wise about what the Bible says regarding this important subject, because getting it wrong here impacts the family, the church, the world we live in, and history as a whole. This is part 1 of a series of messages that will be airing on the Christian Home and Family podcast. This session keys in on the culture's confusion over sexuality, and sets the stage for the following messages in the series.   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men WIN THE BOOK - "Beyond Ordinary"** by Justin and Trisha Davis! ** These resources are "affiliate" links NEXT EPISODE: March 27th, 2013 - Podcast 29 - Beyond Ordinary, the story of God's work in the marriage of Justin & Trisha Davis. The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental alb

  Today's Guests: Kevin & Sherry Harney   Though this podcast has been a great experience so far, I have to say that this episode is one of my favorites. Kevin and Sherry Harney were such a blessing to me as we discussed their book, "Organic Outreach for Families."** Their experience and the grace of God seem to have uniquely equipped them to write this book, to help the rest of us understand family outreach and the powerful impact it can have not only on the families around you, but also on your own family. In this episode we talked about... Kevin and Sherry's testimonies Their family life Reaching your own family Raising children of light in a dark world Turning your home into a lighthouse The practical issues surrounding family outreach   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men WIN THE BOOK - "Beyond Ordinary"** by Justin and Trisha Davis! Kevin & Sherry's book - Organic Outreach for Families** Kevin's website - www.kevingharney.com Sherry's website - www.sherryhar

  Today's Presenter: Carey Green Founder Christian Home and Family   When it comes to loving our wives, Jesus clearly tells Christian husbands that we are to imitate Him in the way that He loves His church. But what does that look like? On today's podcast I'm going to share with you some of the things the LORD has been gracious to teach me regarding what it means to love your wife that way, and one primary way you need to make sure you are doing it. No matter your wife's personality, the struggles you face together, or the baggage each of you brought into the relationship, the "broken record" habit that I'm going to describe for you today will help you love your wife well. It will take time, but it will prove to be powerful in your relationship. Here's what you can expect... Christ's example is our model How Jesus was and is like a "broken record" Christian husbands need to become a "broken record" toward their wives Reasons why this is so important A call to action   Links & Resources mentioned in this pod