Bringing Hope Home

By Schaffer Ministries

Welcome to Bringing Hope Home with Bryce and Colette Schaffer! We're pastors, authors, and a couple who've been married for nearly 30 years, and we're here to help you build a peaceful, Christ-cent

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Bringing Hope Home episodes:

July 07, 2025Stop Keeping Score In Your Marriage
Transform Your Marriage Through God's Goodness | Bringing Hope Home Podcast
Are you keeping score in your marriage? In this powerful episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle one of the biggest marriage killers: the "50/50 mentality."
What You'll Discover:
Why marriage isn't 50/50 (and what it actually is)
How to stop scorekeeping and start giving generously
Biblical principles for handling different seasons of marriage
What to do when you feel like you're doing "more than your share"
How goodness and generosity become contagious in relationships
Practical ways to show goodness when finances are tight

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June 30, 2025 Behind The Books (Plus Amazing Anniversary Sale!)
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June 23, 2025Opening Your Heart and Home: How Biblical Kindness Creates Peaceful Family Atmospheres | Fruit of the Spirit Series
In this heartwarming episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring how biblical kindness transforms not just our hearts, but our entire home atmosphere.
What You'll Discover:
How kindness creates a peaceful sanctuary in your home that others immediately notice
Practical ways to practice biblical hospitality, even with busy schedules
The difference between being "nice" and showing Christ-like kindness
Simple acts of kindness that create lasting impact
Monthly challenges to exercise your "kindness muscle"

Key Scripture: Romans 15:7 - "Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us to the glory of God."
Whether you're struggling in your marriage, raising children, or simply want to create a more peaceful home environment, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical strategies that will transform your family relationships.
Resources:
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June 16, 2025 Raising Kind Kids in a Cruel World: Biblical Parenting That Actually Works
Are you worried about raising compassionate children in today's harsh world? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer share practical, biblical strategies for teaching your kids genuine kindness—not just surface-level "niceness."
Discover how to:
✅ Model Christ-like kindness in your daily parenting
✅ Help your children develop empathy for difficult people
✅ Address the heart issues behind unkind behavior
✅ Navigate digital kindness in the social media age
✅ Create intentional family moments that build character
Drawing from Proverbs 22:6 and Romans 12, we explore why "training" goes far beyond one-time talks. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, learn how your family can be a united force for God's love in an unkind world.
Perfect for parents who want to raise children with strong biblical values while preparing them for real-world challenges.
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June 09, 2025Kindness that Transforms Marriage
Small acts of kindness can be the game-changer your marriage needs! In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer share practical ways to show kindness in your marriage that will strengthen your bond and create a peaceful home.
What You'll Learn:
Why little acts of kindness prevent big marriage problems
How to build your "love bank" with meaningful deposits
The power of unexpected acts of service in marriage
Creating intentional connections
How praying for your spouse transforms your heart
Key Bible Verse: Colossians 3:12 - "Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourself with tenderhearted mercies, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
This Week's Challenge: Find 2 small acts of kindness to show your spouse or children each day and watch how it transforms your home atmosphere.
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June 02, 2025Why 'Being Nice' Isn't Enough in Marriage
Discover how biblical kindness can transform your marriage and family relationships! 🏠✨
In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore the profound difference between being "nice" and showing true biblical kindness - the fourth fruit of the Spirit. Learn how this supernatural attribute can revolutionize your home life and relationships.
What You'll Learn:
The biblical difference between niceness and true kindness (hesed)
How kindness connects to God's love and transforms relationships
Real-life story of supernatural breakthrough through choosing kindness over retaliation
Why kindness requires truth, respect, and Holy Spirit wisdom
Practical ways to practice biblical kindness in marriage and parenting
How to have healthy confrontation while remaining kind
Perfect for: Christian couples, parents seeking biblical guidance, those struggling in marriage, anyone wanting to cultivate peace in their home
Ready to build a stronger marriage? Check out our Marriage Builders Course - a biblical curriculum that transforms relationships from the foundation up!
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May 26, 2025How to Give Grace While Waiting For Change
Are you struggling with patience in your marriage or parenting? Feeling frustrated when change doesn't happen fast enough? In this powerful episode, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer dive deep into the fruit of the Spirit - PATIENCE - and how it can transform your home life.
What You'll Discover:
Why God's patience with you should inspire patience with others
How to break free from the dangerous comparison trap that steals your joy
The difference between empathy and sympathy in relationships
Practical ways to give yourself and others grace during seasons of waiting
How to stay focused on God instead of circumstances you can't control
Simple strategies to turn frustration into gratitude

Key Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 - "The Lord isn't really being slow about his promises... he's being patient for your sake."
Whether you're a newlywed learning to navigate differences or a seasoned couple facing new challenges, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical tools to cultivate patience in your relationships.
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May 18, 2025 Patience in Marriage: How to Navigate Friction Points with Your Spouse
In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their exploration of patience as part of their fruit of the Spirit series. They tackle the common friction points that test our patience in marriage—from different communication styles to varying value systems.
Drawing from their nearly 30 years of marriage and pastoral experience, the Schaefers offer practical advice for navigating impatience with your spouse. Learn about the 1-3-5 rule for setting priorities together, how to respect different personality types, and biblical principles for serving one another in love.
Whether you're struggling with a spouse who processes information differently or feeling frustrated by unmet expectations, this episode provides hope-filled solutions to help you cultivate patience in your relationship.
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May 11, 2025Patience with Your Kids: Biblical Parenting Tips | Bringing Hope Home
In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their series on the fruit of the Spirit by exploring patience in parenting. Drawing from their experience as parents and educators, they offer practical wisdom for navigating the challenges that test our patience with our children.
The Schaffers discuss how understanding your child's developmental stage is crucial for maintaining realistic expectations and patience. They address common triggers like morning routines, shopping trips, and technology use, offering strategies to prepare ahead and set clear boundaries.
You'll discover the importance of teaching delayed gratification in today's instant-gratification culture and learn how to model the patience you want to see in your children. With honesty about their own parenting journey, Bryce and Colette provide encouragement for parents at every stage.
Key topics include:
Managing your response to challenging behaviors
Setting appropriate boundaries and consequences
Teaching children to wait and focus
Preparing children for situations that test patience
Being consistent with expectations
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19min
May 05, 2025Patience: Waiting With Purpose
Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they dive into the fruit of patience in this month's episode. Learn how to overcome "hurry sickness" in our fast-paced world and discover practical ways to cultivate patience in your marriage, parenting, and daily life.
Show Notes:
0:00 - Introduction to our series on the Fruit of the Spirit
1:30 - Why patience is especially important during busy "May-cember" season
3:15 - James 4 - "Let patience have its perfect work" and what this means for our daily lives
5:20 - How our modern "instant gratification" culture works against patience
7:45 - Understanding God's timing vs. our timing
9:30 - The concept of "hurry sickness" and how it affects our relationships
11:00 - Practical ways to cultivate patience: creating margin in your schedule
13:15 - The importance of Sabbath principles in developing patience
15:00 - Serving while waiting - finding purpose in periods of waiting
16:45 - Focusing on God's faithfulness in the past to build trust for the future
18:30 - Identifying your personal "patience challenge" and surrendering it to God

Whether you're waiting for a breakthrough or simply need help slowing down, this episode offers biblical wisdom to help you find peace in the process.
Resources:
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FAQs about Bringing Hope Home:

How many episodes does Bringing Hope Home have?

The podcast currently has 183 episodes available.