Bringing Hope Home

By Schaffer Ministries

Bringing Hope Home is a faith-centered podcast strengthening Christian marriages and families through biblical wisdom and practical guidance. Join us as we explore building Christ-centered marriages, ... more

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How many episodes does Bringing Hope Home have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Bringing Hope Home episodes:

September 09, 2024 Empty Nesting Part 2
We continue our conversation about empty nesting with our friends and guests, Rob and Sarah Betts who are fellow empty-nesters.
Resources:
Living the Abundant Life Podcast
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠
Marriage Coaching
Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠
Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠
⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠
Instagram⁠:
...more
21min
September 02, 2024 Empty Nesting: It's Going to Be Okay!
Empty nesting can be a hard process to go through. Your family dynamics are changed forever. However, this isn't the end – it's just the beginning of a wonderful season for you and your spouse. We discuss the tips we found to help our transition to empty nesting for us and our kids.
Resources:
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

Marriage Coaching

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠

Instagram⁠:

...more
19min
August 26, 2024Believing the Best Of Your Spouse
Do you believe the best of your spouse or do you look for what is wrong? In this episode we continue the discussion of longevity by focusing on believing the best in your spouse.

We are to be the biggest cheerleaders in each other’s life. Some takeaways from this discussion are:
Try to do one thing for your spouse each day that is not expected.
When something goes wrong, don’t blame your spouse
Be inquisitive about your spouse (their feelings, thoughts, etc)
Celebrate your spouse - celebrate their highs and help them with their lows.
Value your spouse - especially their opinion or viewpoint.
Remind yourself and your spouse of why you are grateful for them.
Brag on your spouse to others.

Resources:
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

Marriage Coaching
Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠
Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠
Instagram⁠:
...more
23min
August 19, 2024How to Have Healthy Compromise in Marriage
We are discussing another important topic when it comes to longevity in marriage - compromise. There is truly an art to compromise and the sooner we learn how to do it in a healthy way, our marriage will benefit. The keys to compromise we discuss are:
Have clarity on what you truly desire

Listen/Share your perspective

Find common ground

Be flexible

Follow Through

Seek support if needed.
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

Marriage Coaching

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠
Instagram⁠:
...more
18min
August 12, 2024Consistency: The Key to Marriage Longevity
This is week 2 of our conversation on marriage longevity. Consistency is the key to success in any area of life, but especially marriage. A successful marriage doesn't just happen automatically, it takes giving consistent attention. We discuss:
How to respond to one another

Follow through with your commitments

Always be honest with each other
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠
Marriage Coaching

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠

Instagram⁠:
...more
11min
August 05, 2024The Key to Longevity: Perspective is Everything
It was an honor to sit down with friends Rick and Peg Arnold and discuss longevity in marriage. Rick and Peg have been married for 47 years and have a lot of wisdom on what makes a marriage flourish. Don't miss this insightful episode.
We discuss:
Expectations

Perspective

Compromise

Want the best for your spouse

Communication skills

Peg has a speaking ministry and can be found at pegarnold.org
And as always, you can find more information about Schaffer Ministries at our links below.
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠

The Power of Your Words Bundle

Instagram⁠:
...more
24min
July 29, 2024Conflict Resolution
Raise your hand if you've ever had conflict in your marriage. 🙋🏻‍♀️
Yep, every hand should be raised because conflict is a part of life. However, there are ways to handle conflict when it arises so that feelings aren't hurt, no damage is done, and you can move forward in a more positive way.
We are giving a sneak peek into our Marriage Builders Course with this episode. You'll learn:
Perspective is everything

Knowing your spouse

Building a foundation of love and respect

Setting boundaries

De-escalation techniques

schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠
The Power of Your Words Bundle
Instagram⁠:

Enneagram Quiz
...more
23min
July 22, 2024Communication Pitfalls
We've all been there – words were spoken, and feelings were hurt. Hurting someone with our words should never be our aim. So, how do we navigate our conversations and arguments so that we don't make things worse? That's what we're talking about in today's episode.
We will cover:
Escalation

Invalidation

Withdrawal

Trauma Response

Interpretation

Forgiveness

Are you a critic or cheerleader?

schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠

The Power of Your Words Bundle

Instagram⁠
...more
22min
July 15, 2024 How to Communicate on the Same Frequency
Discover the secrets to a happy and successful marriage with this eye-opening podcast episode on communication. Learn how the often overlooked aspects of frequency can make or break a relationship.
We'll dive into the importance of staying connected with your partner and how it can improve every aspect of your marriage.
Whether you're a newlywed or a long-time couple, this insightful video will provide valuable insights and strategies for strengthening your relationship. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for building a strong and fulfilling marriage. Watch now and start improving your communication skills today! For more tips and advice on improving your marriage, visit our external resource at https://www.schafferministries.com

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠

The Power of Your Words Bundle

Instagram⁠:
...more
18min
July 08, 2024How to Hear God's Voice For Your Marriage
Have you ever wondered how to truly hear God's voice? How do you know when it's Him talking to you?
We answer these questions and more in this episode.
We'll discuss:
Reading the Bible

Praying - and listening

How to journal

Don't be afraid of silence

Resources:
schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠

The Power of Your Words Bundle

Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠

Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠

⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠

Instagram⁠:
...more
22min

FAQs about Bringing Hope Home:

How many episodes does Bringing Hope Home have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.