Faith & Family Radio With Steve Wood

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES In this episode of our Common Christian Problems series, Steve gives a perhaps uncommon recommendation for preventing drug addictions in today’s youth.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES In this second episode about alcohol being a common Christian problem, Steve shares reasons that people turn to alcohol and offers some information he’s learned to avoid or begin to overcome the issue plaguing so many Christians today.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Can you abuse alcohol without being an alcoholic? What about Catholics and other Christians? You may be surprised to learn that alcohol abuse is a Common Christian Problem. Steve shares some alarming statistics from 2020, discusses how alcohol abuse can affect families and points to the bible for guidance on temperance.

C.S. Lewis has been quoted more times than anyone can count. His writings have inspired people to become Christian and taught Christians how to defend the faith. Steve shares one of his favorite Lewis works in this episode and discusses how relevant the text is today.

“The sanctity of marriage is the foundation for the sanctity of life.” The 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade is this month. Join Steve in this reair of episode #268 as he gives insight into changing the culture of how to preserve the sanctity of life. Resources mentioned in this episode: Numbers 22-25, 31 2 Peter 2:1-2, 15, 3:2-3 Revelation 2:14 James 2:11 Ezekiel 23 Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI Letter to Families from Pope John Paul II Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) by Pope John Paul II

With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade this month, Steve has some fresh thoughts on where the pro-life movement is headed. What is the special challenge facing families in the 21st century?

HOW TO AVOID A DIVORCE SERIES (reair) To get a copy of the handout Ten Strategies to Avoid a Divorce, email us at askthehost@gmail.com.

In Luke 19, Jesus tells Zacchaeus a parable of a nobleman and his servants. He gave money to the servants before he set off to buy some land. The servants were instructed to trade with the money until he returned. One servant his the money he was given, as to not lose it. How often do we hide our gifts and talents? Steve talks to us about the challenges teens and young adults are facing today for finding their mission and purpose.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL “The gospel is about THE, not about ME.” Jesus became man without ceasing to be God. As you’re reflecting on 2020 and preparing for a new calendar year, consider the role that Jesus has in your life. As Steve states, if Jesus is King of all, he should influence all.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Steve is continuing the discussion of gender identity and introducing the role that trauma may play. Several resources are mentioned in today’s show. If you’re unable to capture them all, send an email to us at askthehost@gmail.com and we’ll send a resource list to you.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Steve is discussing gender identity and how we are finding ourselves in the midst of “rapid onset transgenderism.” He recommends a two-fold approach on how to respond to children that may be experiencing a gender identity crisis.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Last time, Steve talked about money being the number one argument starter in marriages across all ages. In today’s episode, Steve shares the Speaker-Listener Technique for resolving conflict in marriage. Yes, even financial conflict.

THE QUEST FOR CHRISTIAN AMERICA In a country where many of us are blessed with abundance, how do we keep from self-destruction? In today’s episode, Steve reflects on the first Thanksgiving, the first real, Catholic Thanksgiving, in America.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Money is the number one argument starter in marriages across all ages. In this episode, Steve discusses how to prepare for future financial stressors.

*SPECIAL EDITION* Young marriages are suffering. How can we use teachings from Saint John Paul II to save the Church? Steve shares how and why he started the Family Life Center and what the core value is behind everything we do.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 7 Steve wraps up our Homeschooling Today mini-series. In the prologue of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, John 17:3 is quoted: “FATHER,…this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. “ In this episode, Steve discusses the need for a personal attachment to Christ.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 6 Whether or not you’re homeschooling, this episode has some tips for you! If you’re considering homeschooling, do you worry about your kids being socialized? Steve offers his expertise to help you navigate socialization and teaching Catholicism at home. To request the bookmarks offered in today’s episode, send an email to askthehost at gmail.com. If you are already a donor of the Family Life Center, we will send them out to you right away. If you are not a donor, please send a pre-paid envelope to us and we’ll send the bookmarks to you. Scripture Memory Verses for sale here.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 5 In this episode, Steve is joined by special guest Ken Davison. Ken is a husband, father of eight children and founder of Holy Heroes. Ken shares a bit about how he and his wife began homeschooling and some tips for mothers and fathers. “Your children [will be] socialized by someone and something…every bit of time you can spend interacting and socializing with your children yourself is priceless.” “True love has to be represented as caring for the people that are closest to you.” A few things from this episode: Holy Heroes Website For Women Only & For Men Only book set at Holy Heroes

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 4 Are you already homeschooling? Worried you might be forced to homeschool soon? Interested in potentially homeschooling? In today's episode, Steve teaches us when the whole family unit began to change. He shares an unlikely resource that impacted his family life and his family's home school. A few resources mentioned in the episode: From Cottage to Workstation by Allan Carlson The New Agrarian Mind by Allan Carlson Farming, Faith & Family Life by Steve Wood

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 3 Homeschooling is not something that any teacher needs to do alone. Steve shares more ideas and resources to help you and your family on your homeschooling journey. A few things in this episode: Article by Annie Holmquist on The Epoch Times. Trail Life USA American Heritage Girls Quarter Mile Math for ages K-9 Book by Michael O’Brien titled A Landscape with Dragons.