Faith & Family Radio With Steve Wood

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Why do so many youth give up on prayer and the Christian life? Learn The Jesus Prayer and how just one minute is all it takes to invite God to place His will and desires in our hearts as Steve discusses Luke 18. Also referenced in this episode: Psalm 139 Psalm 78

More commonly known as “The Parable of the Widow and the Judge.” Join Steve as he teaches us how this story in Luke 18 can give us hope for our future and the future of the Church.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this reair of a fundamental show helping parents answer tough questions from their children that may be home for the holiday.

“As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.” –Luke 17:26 Join host Steve Wood as he talks through the end of Luke 17 to teach us practical application for the times we live in.

“For the young, if they lose their reverence for the Holy Scripture on on or more points, are easily led to give up believing in it altogether.” –Pope Leo XIII Pope Leo XIII’s full encyclical on The Study of Holy Scripture, Providentissimus Deus, can be found on the Vatican’s website.

Commitment is the glue that holds marriage together. The Family Bible Study Series in the Gospel of Luke continues with the second part of this two-part show on marriage and divorce. Resources mentioned in the show: The Heart of Commitment by Scott Stanley Christian Fatherhood by Steve Wood & Jim Burnham

  The Family Bible Study Series in the Gospel of Luke continues with a two-part show on marriage and divorce. Follow along in Luke 16:18.

We’re back to The Family Bible Study Series in the Gospel of Luke this week. What do we mean when we say “gospel?” What is evangelism? Steve answers these questions and more as he digs further into Luke 16. References from this episode: Romans 10:15 Isaiah 52:7 The Forgotten Encyclical, Quas Primas by Pope Pius XI in 1925 can be found in its entirety on the Vatican website.

Why do animals not have heart attacks but people do? This is an encore episode of one of our most popular shows. Listen in as Steve and his guest discuss the answer in Part 2 of this riveting mini-series on Healthy Hearts - our physical, not spiritual - hearts. If you would like our Healthy Hearts Resource List, send an email to askthehost@gmail.com.

The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible man will not despise them. (Sirach 38:4) This is an encore episode of one of our most popular shows. Host Steve Wood does something different - he and his guest tell their "healthy heart" stories. Not their spiritual hearts, but their physical hearts. If you would like our Healthy Hearts Resource List, send an email to askthehost@gmail.com.

What does June 6, 1967 have to do with the parable of the prodigal son? The compact edition of the RSV-Catholic Edition bible Steve mentions can be found here. -------------------- We are continuing to gather interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 252.

If you feel lost or know someone who is, please listen to this episode. Host Steve Wood’s energy to continue this ministry comes from trying to save people from going through what he went through. Tune in as he gives perspective to Luke 15. Verses sited in today’s episode: Luke 15 1 John 4:9-10 Romans 5:6 Romans 5:8 Romans 5:5 – most quoted verse in the bible by Saint Augustine Luke 19:10 -------------------- We are continuing to gather interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 251.

Do you have any relationships that hold you back from following Jesus? Steve is discussing two topics in today’s episode: The Narrow Door in Luke 13 and The Cost of Discipleship in Luke 14. And some one said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, “Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able…” Luke 13:22-24 -------------------- We are continuing to gather interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 250.

Steve urges parents and parishes to listen up! In this episode about the often overlooked parable, learn the means that the Kingdom of God spreads and transforms all facets of life. We are continuing to gather interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 249.

In today’s episode, host Steve Wood teaches how the parable of the mustard seed in Luke 13 is one of the most radical passages in the whole gospel. More information on the movie filter mentioned in this episode can be found here: ClearPlay. We are continuing to gather interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 248.

Ever had a family inheritance dispute? Anxiety about money? Host Steve Wood talks us through the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12. For all the nations of the world seek these things; and your Father knows that you need them. [Luke 12:30] We are continuing to gather interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 247.

“Keep the main thing the main thing.” – Stephen Covey   We are still gathering interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 245.

Covering a serious and unfortunately common topic that affects many men, women and children. Host Steve Wood gives good biblical reference and help for those that struggle with pornography or know someone that does. Mentioned in the episode: Video link to Touchstone Conference MP3 Download of How Pornography Alters the Brain CD Version of How Pornography Alters the Brain We are still gathering interest in study materials for this Family Bible Study Series. Depending on the interest level, Steve will create a study guide for families. If you are interested, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com and reference Faith and Family Episode 244.