Hey friends! Have you felt that it is becoming increasingly difficult in our world today to raise children in the way of the Lord and seek to live out the Scriptures in a practical way? We shouldn?t be surprised by this, as we are told throughout the Bible that we are in a spiritual battle and that we who know Jesus are ?in the world but no longer of the world.? Still it seems that we are highly under-resourced, or simply not even having the conversations we ought to be having about what we should do in light of this reality. Over the next few weeks, we are going to share some ideas regarding how we plan to implement a God-honoring approach to raising our kids in 2024 and beyond. We want to preface by saying that with this approach comes the likelihood of opting out of certain systems or ways of thinking that have become commonly accepted and considered standard?even for many Christians. We are simply opening the door for conversation and not shying away from asking questions like ?why do we do things in *this* way?? or ?Should we do something different instead?? If you?ve felt the same or are considering your own options, we welcome you to join us as we unpack this new mini series and we welcome your feedback and insight also!

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Hey friends! This week?s episode is probably going to be a spicy one, but necessary. We want to encourage our listeners who have children how important your role as a mother or a father are in your child?s life. Confusion around the specific roles and identity of mother and father in our world today has caused a ripple effect to our children. It?s our desire to revert to an ancient, Biblical model of raising children and have a discussion around just how vital fathers and mothers are. If you?ve ever felt inconsequential to your child in your role, think again! God has made you (and no one else) the mother or father of your children for a specific purpose. Please do not take that fact for granted. If you are not yet a mom or a dad, there are many ways you can spiritually father or mother others who are younger than you who desperately need your encouragement and fellowship. If you are a single mom or dad who is seeking to honor the Lord in the way you raise your children, please know the Lord has a very special place for you in His heart. Your ability to live in such a super-human way ought to be celebrated, never shamed! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and how the Lord has called you to care for your children either biological, adopted, fostered, or spiritual.

Hey friends! In this episode, we are sharing our 2¢ on what our family & parenting plan will be as we get ready to welcome our newest addition to team Ciciotti. If you?re a new parent, first time parent, or expanding your family with us, please share with us your thoughts and feedback on what your plans look like as you make adjustments to your family rhythms. God bless you tremendously!

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?Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.? - ??Hebrews? ?13?:?2?.

Hey y?all! Join us on this episode as we share some of the ways we show hospitality and use our home as ground zero for ministry opportunities. As Christians, we ought to be opening up our homes as much as possible to bring others into the world of the gospel on display. Share meals, have fellowship, and involve multiple generations in your life as often as you are able to. This is how the early church operated and it serves as a model for us in the church today. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and how you practice hospitality also!

Hey all! On today's episode, we discuss some of the key mistakes we made (and still sometimes make) when it comes to our marriage and how we are striving to improve in those areas. If you want to fail in marriage, do what we did and make no changes, LOL. If however, you want to have forward progress in your marriage and not continually run into the same problems over and over, this episode is for you!

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Hey friends! We are honored to have our dear brother and sister in Christ, Elisha and Katie, from Now That We're A Family on today's episode! We often hear about the downside of having children in today's day and age, and that position is only growing more and more popular in society. But what if we took seriously God's intent for our lives to be fruitful and multiply in all aspects of our lives, and that includes having children of our own, adopting, fostering, and mentoring the next generation? Join us as we discuss the benefits of large family teams and the joy that comes from doing life in this way for the glory of God! For more amazing content from Elisha and Katie, check out their website, www.nowthatwereafamily.com/, and follow them on Instagram at @nowthatwereafamily.

Hello Friends and Happy 2024! We pray your year is off to a good start thus far. Since announcing the news that we are expecting again, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for Jordan to share seven ways to care for your wife during pregnancy in hopes of helping other husbands out there when they experience it. If you're a mama, let us know in the comments what your husband has done that helped you during your pregnancy!

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Hey friends! It's hard to believe this is our last episode of 2023!! We are just blown away at the love and support y'all have shown us this year and we are so grateful you've been with us for the journey. We wanted to share some new adjustments we are making to our Christmas traditions in an attempt to honor the Lord in how we observe and celebrate the coming of Jesus. While we are certainly not against gifts and holiday festivities, we do want to examine our hearts inwardly to see if what we have always done should stay that way or change for the better. We pray this episode encourages you to keep the focus on Jesus and not lose sight of what (and who) really matters this Christmas season. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2024!

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What?s up Fam! Today we?re diving into the nitty gritty of what the life of a Christian should truly look like? glorifying God in ALL things. On this Christian walk, it?s crucial to reflect often, taking the time to determine if our habits are truly reflecting Christ as they should. God has given us His Spirit which allows us to live a life that is pleasing and honoring unto Him. With Christ we can do all things, but apart from Him we can do nothing. May we glorify Him in ALL things. Join us as we share from our heart to yours.

Hey friends! Wow, this episode was emotional for us (clearly lol). We thought it would be cool to take a look at some of the aspects of Jesus?s encounters with others in the gospels?and this week in particular?how his hands played such a powerful role in his ministry. We pray this episode blesses you as it has blessed us. We are honored you?re here!

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Hey friends! On today?s show, we are discussing some practical ways to implement rhythms of instilling Biblical truths in your household from the time your kids are very little all the way through their young adult years. The Bible tells us that when we train up children in the way of the Lord, they will not depart from it when they are older (proverbs 22:6). And when Jesus was asked about the heavenly kingdom, he took a child and said ?the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these? (Matthew 19:14). Little children have a special place in God?s heart, and he has entrusted us as parents and guardians to care for them in the same way the Lord cares for us. Let us know what you found helpful in the comments below!

We are also excited to officially announce to our AFM+MH family a special project we?ve been working on called ?Bible Stories for Kids? app! If you want a screen-free, immersive audio experience for your children that can be played at home, in the car, or as your child is being lulled to sleep, this is the app for you! You can check it out and download at this link: https://biblestoriesforkids.app/

God bless you!

Hey friends! As you can tell, we are in a different set for today?s show, thanks to our friends at XO Marriage, whom we had the pleasure to spend some time with at their brand new headquarters facility in Southlake, Texas. We are looking forward to doing some fun stuff with XO in 2024, and can?t wait for y?all to experience it with us! On today?s episode, we provide some thoughts about how we speak to our children and how much a parent?s words weigh in a child?s life. The Lord has already brought much conviction to us in this regard, and we pray it?s an encouragement to you as you navigate conversations with your children.

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Hey y?all! It?s been a minute since we did a Q&A and these were some GOOD questions you sent in! Let us know in the comments your thoughts on the topics discussed, and tell us what questions you want us to answer next time!

Hey friends! As we pivot slightly away from our most recent series on the Spirit Realm, we thought a discussion on Halloween is both timely and relevant to what we've been discussing previously. While we both grew up trick or treating, dressing in costumes, and even going to ghost and ghoul-themed parties, our perspective on how we choose to observe Halloween has shifted greatly since becoming parents and journeying with the Lord in recent times. While we do not seek to pass judgment or condemn anyone who doesn't see eye to eye with us on this topic, we do desire to share our thoughts and convictions on why we are choosing to not celebrate Halloween and what we are still trying to figure out ourselves. Let us know in the comments what your thoughts are on the whole topic of Halloween!

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Last week we examined some of the discussions surrounding the first-generation Nephilim and what the ancient historical records mention about their reign of terror in the antediluvian (pre-flood) world. This week, we are discussing the post-flood return of the Nephilim and looking at some theories surrounding how they came to be. Regardless of how exactly they reappeared after the flood, we know they were found all throughout the Tanakh/Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, and God had good reason for ordering Israel to wipe them out. When one begins to unpack the extent of corruption that was happening on the earth in those days, it is easy to see how sending a worldwide flood to destroy everything was actually an act of mercy by God on behalf of His "true" creation. Tune in to hear more on this and we encourage you to weigh in by leaving us a comment below on your thoughts!

Hey y'all! On today's show, we are tackling one of our favorite Biblical topics to explore: The Nephilim. Who were they? How did they come to be? What does the Bible and other extra-biblical books have to say about them? If you had those questions, tune in today as we attempt to seek some clarity on the misty chapters of Genesis 4-6 and how it all fits together into God's master plan. Feel free to leave us a comment below and weigh in on this topic too! We love hearing from you all!

Hey fam! We hope you enjoyed the last episode featuring the Alexanders, but we are also very excited to pick back up with our conversation on the Spirit Realm! On today's show, we wrap up the rebellions that happened in the spirit realm by looking at what happened with humanity after the Tower of Babel event found in Genesis 11. God did something with the nations after Babel, and it ties in so amazingly with what Jesus commissioned us to do as we share the gospel with everyone we can. For more in-depth content on this topic, check out the late Dr. Michael Heiser's Unseen Realm conference presentation and books.

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Hello friends! We are so glad to be back with you and to share this fun episode we did with our good friends Josh and Sav before they moved across the country! While we are sad they are no longer living nearby, we are so excited for them to begin their journey in a new place close to family. Join us as we exchange stories and hear from the Alexanders in how the Lord has worked in and through them in their marriage and journey as parents to two sweet girls. And please pray for God to bless them in their transition phase!

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Well, we wish we could say we are surprised that we had to make a part 2 to this topic, but we aren't (LOL), and if you've been around here for a while, you know we can be long-winded on things. The depth of the subject matter doesn't help with how much there is to cover in only so much time, but we hope our excitement and passion for the Bible makes your time invested with us worthwhile! We are picking back up on the Genesis 6 events in today's show as a continuation of last week's discussion. We are far from over on this series, and by the looks of it, y'all are here for it! Let us know your thoughts in the comments on what's been discussed thus far as well as where you'd like to see us delve into next. Lord bless you!

Ok y'all, buckle up. If you've been intrigued by the content in this mini-series thus far (which is the overwhelming majority) then get ready to go even deeper with us today. So far, we've taken a look at the first rebellion which happened in the Garden of Eden, but now we are going to examine the second rebellion, which we are calling "The Seed War" because of the prophecy God proclaimed to satan after Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and fell into sin. Among other judgements, God told the serpent, "I will put enmity between your seed and the woman's seed. You will bruise his heel, but he will crush your head," (Gen. 3:15). Did you catch that? Who's seed will have their head crushed? The serpent. You mean the devil will have offspring? It would appear this is the case when one takes the Scriptures seriously and at what it says. So if you're the serpent receiving that prophecy, what would you do in order to prevent the seed of the woman from crushing your head? You'd try to wipe out the seed who comes from Eve, right? Well, after Adam and Eve are driven out of the Garden, their sons Cain and Abel are born. It's logical to believe that the devil used/influenced Cain (the ungoldy) to kill his brother, Abel (the godly). This would accomplish the devil's plan of preventing his head being crushed--or so he thought. With Abel killed and Cain having blood on his hands, Adam and Eve have another son (Seth) and the promise God made is preserved through the line of Seth. But that doesn't mean Satan and his fallen angels don't stop trying to wipe out the seed of the woman. This is where we pick up today's discussion surrounding the events that took place leading up to the flood of Noah. We are so glad you're here!

Welcome back for another installment of our series on the spiritual realm! If you are new to the show, welcome! You might want to check out the previous episodes in this series, as they build onto one another each week. So far the response has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are so glad y?all are enjoying this particular topic! It has been a blast for us to research and take a dive into this very interesting subject matter. This week we will examine the fall that took place in the Garden of Eden when the serpent tempted Eve. What?s really going on in this story, and what might?ve we missed in Sunday school? How can understanding this rebellion in its context help us know our Bible and know the Lord better? We are so glad you?re here, and hope you enjoy our take on this account from Genesis 3!

If you were to ask a Bible-believing Christian, what the reason for all the evil in the world is, the answer you?ll most likely get is ?Adam and Eve giving into temptation by the serpent.? While this is certainly a major part of the story, it is not the full answer. In today?s episode, we are continuing in our series on the spirit realm by taking a tour through three events detailed in the Bible which scholars have identified as ?the three rebellions.? Dr. Michael Heiser is one of the most notable scholars who has done extensive work on the subject in his publications. For more on this topic, please check out his books?namely the Unseen Realm?and his podcast, The Naked Bible podcast. In the coming weeks, we will take a deep dive into each of these rebellions to get a better idea of what happened, why it happened, and how to better understand the world around us today in light of these events. it is an absolute joy and honor for us to study alongside you in these extremely fascinating topics. Lord Bless you!

Dear AFM+MH Family--It is a joy and honor to bring you our first ever miniseries! It is our hope and prayer that this series builds up over the coming weeks and gets better with every episode to leave you eager for the subsequent episode. And we couldn't think of a better subject to discuss than the Spiritual Realm. Shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, the Spirit Realm is a widely discussed topic in both the Church and pop culture. But how many of us really understand what's going on in the domain of the supernatural? In this introductory episode, we seek to set the stage for the rest of the series by explaining our motivation to delve into these subjects and where the Church has misunderstood some key elements of God's Word. We are so honored you are along for the ride with us and eager to see where the Lord takes us over the course of this series. Leave us a comment below to let us know your thoughts and what specifics you'd like to see us get into over the coming weeks. Be blessed!


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Helpful Notes:
In this introductory episode, we cover some of the key players we find in the Biblical account of the Spirit Realm. The scriptures parse out multiple different kinds or classes of spiritual beings. The following is a list of the various types of beings and at least one scripture reference for where they appear in the Bible. Among the types of Angels (or Messengers of God), we find: Archangels (1 Thess. 4:16; Jude 9), Cherubim (Genesis 3:24; Ezekiel 10:4; Hebrews 9:5), Seraphim (Isaiah 6:2; Revelation 4:8), Fallen Angels (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7-9), and the Watchers (Daniel 4:13, 17, 23). Additionally, you see further subsets of spiritual beings referenced throughout the Bible, such as: Shedim (Deuteronomy 32:17, Psalm 106:37), Rephaim (Joshua 15:8, 18:16), Nephilim (Genesis 6:4), Principalities/Powers/Rulers of Darkness (Ephesians 6:12). It is our intention to examine some other ancient historic literature which is outside the canon of Scripture, but endorsed or directly quoted by the Biblical authors. It is important to note that while these extra-Biblical books may not be regarded as divinely inspired, that does not mean they aren't helpful in providing important context to help us gain a historical picture of what was going on in their culture and worldview as the Biblical authors wrote. For more on this subject, we refer you to Dr. Michael Heiser in this episode. Dr. Heiser sadly passed away earlier this year, but his legacy for the Kingdom continues on. Let's be students together on this subject and discover some amazing truths in God's Word!

Hey friends! We recently celebrated 6 years married, and while that might seem like a short amount of time to be wedded together, in this day and age we consider that a miracle by God?s grace. We?ve learned a few things along the way in our journey of marriage and have compiled a list of 6 things we?ve been really honing in on and (should) have as routine patterns in our lives at this time. Drop us a comment and add to our list what you?re learning in your marriage! And don?t forget to let us know your thoughts on the upcoming series we are planning to kick off next week! Be blessed.

Hey friends, this week's episode is all about some practical ways we can reconnect with our spouse to grow deeper in your intimacy and affection. The Apostle Paul encourages believers to "outdo one another in honor" (Romans 12), and when your focus is to care for the needs of your spouse and vice versa, you are guaranteed to be blessed and be a blessing. Let us know in the comments what you do to grow deeper in your love with your spouse!

Dear friends,
Today?s episode is by far the most difficult one we?ve ever done, but it was absolutely needed. Fair warning?this discussion may be triggering if you?ve gone through a miscarriage, but our hope is to offer encouragement to you and your family that God is near to you in your pain. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:4, ?God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.? May you find peace and strength in Jesus Christ who heals all things and will one day wipe every tear from our eyes when we get to heaven.

Hey friends?many of you know by now that we are currently walking in the middle of a pretty deep valley. We were expecting our 4th child to be born in late October, but sadly we found out we miscarried and our baby is now with the Lord. While we took several weeks to grieve and mourn, God has wrapped His arms around us and brought us tremendous comfort through His Word, even in spite of the most difficult of seasons we?ve experienced. We will share more about our journey of healing in the next episode later this week, but wanted to share some Scriptures we?ve really clung to during this episode of Thoughts & Prayers. We pray this will serve to bless and comfort you when you experience pain and hurt.

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Whether you're a new Christian or have been walking with the Lord for decades, we all have struggled with believing lies, or have even bought into them at one time or another. On today's show, we want to share some common lies we've believed and how we can recognize, reject, and remove those lies from our life by the power of the Holy Spirit and replace them with God's Truth.

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Hello dear friends?thank you so much for joining us on this week?s show. As Christ-followers, we believe one of the most important disciplines we can practice is having a posture of repentance. Even after our conversion to Christ, we still do wrong and succumb to our flesh on the side of heaven. But by God?s grace, He has already forgiven every sin of ours?past, present, and future. And while that is comforting news, we are to never take advantage of God?s grace as a license to stay stuck in our sinful ways. In this episode, we want to submit to you some steps we personally take in our walk with the Lord after we?ve been convicted by the Holy Spirit. Paul implores us to examine ourselves in the faith, and reminds us that God?s kindness is what leads us to repentance. As His children, we do not fear His discipline and correction, rather, we can boldly approach the Throne of Grace with confidence as we repetitively return to the feet of the cross.

Hey friends! We missed y?all so much and are excited to be back with you. What better way to come back from a break than with a Q&A?! It?s been a minute since we?ve done one of these, so join us as we catch you up on the latest going on and our 2¢ offered on some important questions.

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Hey friends! We are excited to bring you this episode because it hits home for us and no doubt many of you who are married and/or in a serious dating relationship. You don?t have to be together long to experience tension and struggle within your interpersonal dynamics. The good thing is, it is healthy and even at times necessary to work through such issues because it?s part of maturing and growing closer together. In this episode, we go through a recent ?fight? we had and share some practical steps you can implement to seek resolution and reconciliation. Ultimately, with Jesus continually at the center of your relationship, there is no conflict too big that a humble heart and attitude of repentance before the Lord cannot resolve. ?Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.? - 1 Peter? ?4?:?8?

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Hey friends! As you know we have been exploring and researching various approaches to parenting that seem to best reflect the Scriptural instructions given to us by God. For the last couple of years, we?ve been implementing many of the tenants of what is called ?gentle parenting.? The term and movement itself if left undefined can be misleading and even unbiblical. In today?s episode, we seek to take the good attributes of gentle parenting into account while ?spitting out the bones? of where it goes wrong. Our endgame is to Biblically parent and instruct our children in the way of the Lord, so that when they?re old, they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

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Hey guys! In today?s episode we wanted to encourage you with some invaluable information we learned at the 2023 XO Marriage Conference in Houston, TX. Join us as we reflect on some of our favorite highlights that really hit home for the both of us. Lord bless!

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"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." - Jesus in Mark 2:27. Many Christians in the West have lost the Jewishness of our worldview due to being removed by time and physical proximity to the Holy Land. But what if we rediscovered the "why" behind some of the most ancient disciplines of our faith? How might that help us rekindle family time and healthy rhythms? You don't even need to make it a religious or spiritual experience to see the fruit that can be borne out of practicing healthy sabbath habits. We are cautious to not become legalistic or hyper-spiritualized in this discipline, but rather, see it as a way to reorder our priorities. So many of us put rhythms to our work, play, outings, etc., so why not have that same intentionality with our rest? Today, we share some practical things we do to make memories with our family during our Sabbath.

In a perfect world, there is no one who pours into you, cares for you, and invests in enriching your spiritual life more than your parents. We are even told in Deuteronomy 6 exactly how God desires for the family unit to interact together for the glory of God. But what happens when your parents fail in that? Or better yet, what do you do when your family doesn?t grow up knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior, and you are the first one drawn to God? How do you have those conversations with your family after they see a visible change in your life? Milena sits down with her good friend Brooklin to share some of her stories of how she has witnessed to her parents since becoming a follower of Jesus. We pray this encourages you to share the gospel with those in your sphere of influence?especially those closest to you.

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If you?re looking for some very practical tips on how to simplify life and optimize your time with family at home, you?ll want to tune into today?s episode. We share a list of 10 things we?ve been working on this year so far and the results have been so life-changing. Oh, and if you want to see Milena laugh til she cries, that?s in this episode too.

Hello friends!! It brings us so much JOY to have our dear friend and sister Gabby on the show today to discuss how Good, Faithful, and True the Lord is even in the midst of many trials and adversities. May you be encouraged and comforted to know that God is our Great Healer and while we might not always experience that on this side of heaven, we know that those who are in Jesus have been healed from the great enemy of sin and death so that even the grave cannot hold us down.

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Hey y'all! We are honored to have this opportunity to pray for and with your specific needs.

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When you close your eyes and imagine what it looks like to spend time with the Lord, what comes to mind? Are you at church? In your living room reading the Bible? Walking in nature marveling at creation? Singing songs of praise? Whatever your expression of spending quality time with God may look like, today?s episode seeks to upset some notions on what it truly means to ?spend time with God? and also attempt to answer whether it?s even necessary to do so or not. As always, we are glad you are here, and may God richly bless you!

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Today's episode is particularly exciting because we are introducing a new segment on the show called Thoughts & Prayers where we ponder audience-provided topics and hold hands in prayer before the Lord. These shorter-form episodes are inspired by emails, direct messages, and comments submitted by all you beautiful people tuning in. On occasion, when we aren't discussing various topics (like Spiritual Gifts) we will devote entire shows to praying specifically for your individual requests in succession. We will accomplish this while also being careful to not use last names or particular information that may give away the identities of those who are entrusting us to pray for them. If you have a "Thought" or "Prayer" you'd like to submit to us, email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram at @asformeandmyhousepodcast The Lord bless you and keep you!

Happy 2023 to the AFM+MH family! We missed you all so much and could hardly wait to be back with you. It is our hope that today's show serves as a refreshing encouragement and reminder that regardless of where you are on your New Year's resolution journey, you can find rest, peace, and assurance in Christ Jesus as your foundation for all things. While healthy lifestyle changes are good and noble pursuits, we must remind ourselves that our identity as followers of Jesus is found in knowing Him in relationship, and not in how many books we read or the calories we burn. God redeems us THEN makes us righteous, and then enables us to walk in the good works he has prepared for us. Maybe this is the year to actually stop striving for change by your own willpower and simply surrender to the Holy Spirit to work in and through you for His purposes. May He make that known to you this year.

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Hello friends! Thank you so so much for tuning in to today?s show. We wanted to take this opportunity to give you all some major updates on what?s been going on behind the scenes in our lives on the final show of 2022. We cannot say enough how much we appreciate you all, and consider it such a privilege to have had this platform for nearly 4 years. May the Lord richly bless you!

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Verse of the Day:
?As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.?
- Joshua 24:15b

Hi friends! It was an absolute joy and honor to have Savannah on this special girl talk segment to chat all things about new motherhood! From postpartum depression to finding your new life rhythms and keeping your marriage alive and thriving, tune in to hear some encouraging perspectives from two young moms who are intentional about their parenting to the glory of God!

You can follow Savannah on Instagram and YouTube and check out their podcast For Us wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Verse of the Day:

"Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?"
- Esther 4:14b

Hey, fam! One of the most common questions we are asked is how to find the right church or know what to look for in your search for a church to call home. In this episode, we share some thoughts and considerations to have when comparing churches. We strongly encourage you to saturate your church search in prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to where He wants you to be. Be blessed!

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Verse of the Day - Acts 2:42-47, ?And they devoted themselves to the apostles? teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.?

Hey friends! Due to popular demand (and feeling like we had much more to share on the subject) we are doing a second installment of this segment on parenting. We pray this encourages you in your walk with the Lord and journey of parenting. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!

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Verse of the Day:
1 Corinthians 13:6 - ?Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.?

Hello friends! So many of you really enjoyed the first installment of this series on marriage and requested we discuss parenting next! Although we?ve only been walking in parenthood for 3 1/2 years, there is already so much we wish we could?ve done better or differently in our parenting style. Similarly, there are some things we feel we?ve actually done right (thanks be to God) and if we are able to encourage you in sharing those things, our job is done! Let us know your thoughts in the comments as well as what you?d like us to discuss next time on What We Wish We Knew Sooner!

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Verse of the Day:
?Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.? ??- Proverbs? ?22:6???

Parenting Resources:
- Focus on the Family (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/)

- Books By Dr. James Dobson: Bringing Up Boys and Bringing Up Girls (found wherever books are sold)

- Our favorite Instagram account on Gentle/Intentional Parenting: Flourishing Homes and Families (https://instagram.com/flourishinghomesandfamilies?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I=)

Hello dear friends! Today we have a really special show because it features our good friend and brother in the Lord, Ezekiel Chapman, or ?Zeke? for short. Zeke has been a family friend of ours for over nearly two decades and has quite a powerful testimony. He was on the show a few years back sharing about his struggles with suicidal thoughts and how Jesus met him where he was and not only saved his life, but his soul too. Zeke talks on the various creative outlets he is pursuing, to include sharing a never before publicly heard poem that he wrote over the course of 10 years and after being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. You get to hear it here first and we consider that such an honor! If you wrestle with mental illness, dark thoughts, or perhaps know someone close to you who does, ?Covina Vance? (Zeke?s artist name) has a lot of encouraging material coming soon in the form of reading and listening materials. You can find out more at the links below:

Dial ?988? to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you need to talk to someone but don?t have anyone you feel comfortable talking to.
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Listen to Covina?s 10 YEARS poem here:
https://on.soundcloud.com/pBQfuXEtG6YLKy6d6
Written by: covina vance (Ezekiel Chapman)
Score by: MiiL (Kyle Oesterle)
Lyrics:
genius.com/Covina-vance-10-years-demo-lyrics

"even though i don't reach the masses, i will forever write for those going through the throes of life. for those standing toe to toe with their origin of pain, and have the courage to live wildly free."
-covina vance

FOLLOW / SUPPORT
You can follow CV?s POETRY here:
www.instagram.com/CovinaVance

You can follow CV?s PHOTOGRAPHY here:
www.instagram.com/EzekielChapman

Buy Covina?s book of poetry here:
https://a.co/d/4scvaUL
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You can follow MiiL's work here:
Instagram - www.instagram.com/miilmusic/
Twitter - twitter.com/iammiil
TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@miilmusic
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Verse of the Day:
?Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.? - Hebrews? ?4:14-16?

Hello friends! Thanks so much for being here! This episode is the beginning of a new series we are going to implement from time to time on the show called, ?What We Wish We Knew Sooner.? The heart behind this segment is to offer encouragement and perspective to those who are perhaps one stage behind us in life and are looking for a more fresh perspective than someone, say, from your parents? generation. We are in no way saying that it?s a bad thing to go to much older folks for perspective (on the contrary we suggest you DO!), but our motive for this comes from a place in our hearts to mentor those behind us however we can. Tune in hear us share some things we wish we knew before getting married.

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Verse of the Day:

?Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and then all these things will be added to you.? - Matthew 6:33

Hey friends! A few weeks ago we shared our experience having our first homebirth, and man was it an awesome experience! In today?s show, we answer questions y'all asked specifically about having a homebirth. Tune in to hear our thoughts on things like post delivery aftercare and clean up, medication/pain relief during a homebirth, and our plans for future homebirths (God willing!). Also, let us know in the comments if you?d like to have our midwife on to share more insight from a medical perspective. God bless you!

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Verse of the Day:
?For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother?s womb.? - ??Psalm? ?139:13?

Hey Fam! We are so honored to have Chad back on the podcast this week! Tune in to hear our discussion on navigating what it means to be a man, husband, and father from a Christian perspective in today's culture. You don't want to miss the wisdom shared by Chad in this episode! Be sure to follow Chad and Tori on YouTube and Instagram, as well as tune into their daily devotional podcast, "Mornings with the Masters" wherever you listen to podcasts. God's abundant blessings to you!

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Verse of the Day:
"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way of the everlasting!"
- Psalm 139:23-24