Christian Home and Family Radical Faith for Generations

Today's Speaker

Carey Green

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The idea of a "sabbath" has taken on all kinds of worship-oriented connotations that I don't think the LORD meant it to have. The main idea you see in scripture is the idea of rest... it's a statement of our neediness before God. He shows His goodness to use by giving us an instruction that keeps us healthy and balanced through rest. In this episode of the podcast I'm going to briefly tell you about this concept and how you can implement the idea in your family to help you stay healthy and stress-free.

The sabbath is given to us by God, for our good. We are wise to put it into practice. Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about The Christian Home and Family Podcast and help me spread the Word and ways of God to more and more families.

• The family dating game - podcast episode 55
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Today's Speaker

Carey Green

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In over 20 years of working with my wife, alongside couples in a context of marriage counseling, I have seen one thing that kills more marriages than anything else. It's not anger. It's not infidelity. It's not financial disagreements. It's not having to deal with a blended family. It's not nosy in-laws. What is it? It's pride. Plain and simple.

In this episode of the podcast I'm going to highlight some of the ways that pride manifests itself in marriage and provide some resources you can use to get yourself out of the pride-trap so that your marriage can receive the grace of God toward healing and wholeness.

Pride will kill your marriage faster than anything. God opposes the proud. Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about The Christian Home and Family Podcast and help me spread the Word and ways of God to more and more families.

• Episode 54 - How Unity in the Family is built on humility
• Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans
• The Marriage Improvement Project
• Marriage Intensive Weekends
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Today's Guests

Mindi & Melinda Green

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We pray about the big things in life, but for some reason not many people pray for the person who will have the most influence and affect on their life - their spouse. In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by my wife and oldest daughter, Melinda, to talk about a practice my wife developed when she was 14 years old. What she did was make a list of "standards" (as she calls them) for what she wanted in her husband. As you'll hear, the list went through many changes over the years, but it served as a basis of prayer for her that enabled her to see the faithfulness of God fleshed out in a powerful way in her life. Listen as the two of them challenge you to consider the importance and impact this simple, do-able idea can have in the lives of your children and your family, for generations. Take this seriously... praying for your future spouse is one of the most important things you can do.

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Today's Speaker

Carey Green

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When you hear the word "dating" you might think immediately of those emotionally laden years before you were married. You were looking for Mr. or Miss. "Right" and the tension and hopes were high. Ultimately, you wanted to have some positive, healthy, deep experiences with another person that lead you to a lifelong commitment with a partner the LORD had chosen for you. Those same deep experiences need to be happening still, even after you're married. And it goes beyond the practice of dating your spouse, you can also begin having "dates" with your kids too! In this episode of the podcast I'm going to give you some background, tips, and ideas regarding how you: a Mom, Dad, Husband, or Wife, can begin to "date" your family. This kind of family dating game is fun, effective, and powerful in the long run. I think you're gonna' like this one!Getting into the habit of dating my wife and kids has been one of the most helpful and healthy things for our relationships. - Carey Green

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• 20 ideas for dating your wife (article on Family Life website)
• How to date your kids (article at Keeper of the Home website)
• A Date with Dad (article on the Focus on the Family website)
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I. What do I mean by the "Family Dating Game?"

1. Setting up undistracted time to be with your family members individually.
2. It's an opportunity to go deeper in your relationship together.
3. It's a change to be real about life (your life and their life).
4. A consistent practice of "dates" will intentionally build your relationship over time.

II. What to do.

1. ost important: be together.
2. Have fun.
3. Vary it up.
4. Always make room for conversation.
5. Be purposeful - in your conversation, in your attention to that person, in your desire to know and love them.
6. YOUNGER CHILDREN: Play, draw, color, go to the park, play dough.

III. Topics/Questions

1. What is the happiest thing in your life right now?
2. What is the saddest thing in your life right now?
3. Are there any things you are looking forward to?
4. Are there any things you are struggling with?
5. Is there anything you are very excited about?
6. Is there anything you are fearful about?
7. Do you feel any tension between us?
8. Have I hurt you in any way?
9. How can I help you?
10. How can I better love you?
11. How can I better encourage you?
12. What thoughts have you had about God lately?
13. Has God shown you anything meaningful recently?
14. What have you been learning about God lately?
15. Do you feel close to God?

IV. Planning

1. Make it regular - weekly is best, bi-weekly is OK, monthly is fine - it all depends on your schedule. But make it a REGULAR priority.
2. Block out time for it - this is a priority as important as work. It communicate value of that person when you block out time for it.
3. Make it happen - consider the benefits, consider the damage if you don't, no excuses.

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Today's Speaker

Carey Green

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Sibling rivalries. Loud arguments and disagreements. Violence. These are some of the more extreme things that can happen in a home where family unity is not carefully and diligently built. When that's the case, the home can be one of the most volatile and unhappy places. Where does family unity come from? How do you go about building it? Those are important questions and they all begin with one simple concept that has to be taught and embraced by everyone in the family. When it happens, unity is a natural by-product. Listen as I unpack the truths of Philippians chapter 2 to reveal the foundation of family unity.You have no hope of building unity into your family without the essential ingredient of humility. - Carey Green

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Today's Speaker

Carey Green

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In modern times we've come to think of relational struggles as areas needing the help of "professionals." Therapists, Counselors, Analysts, Psychiatrist, etc. I'm sure there is benefit in some of those types of relationships. But what my wife and I have discovered is that mature, biblically based Christians who know how to be dependent on the Holy Spirit make some of the best counselors. The reason? Because they are depending on the TRUE Counselor - the Holy Spirit. This realization is what has prompted my wife and I to begin offering Intensive Christian Marriage Retreats where a couple in need can go one on one with us as we seek the Holy Spirit's help together to address the issues that are disrupting their marriage and relationship.

In this episode of the podcast I'm answering the most common questions I get about the marriage retreats we do... from what it is, to how it works, to how to schedule one for yourself. If your marriage is in need of a jump-start or new breath of life, a Christian marriage retreat may be just the thing.

A marriage intensive is for you to take some intentional, focused time to identify and address the things that are blocking your marriage relationship, sot hat you can more forward positively with God's help... and it's not for the faint of heart. - Carey Green Use the quote to the left to share on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. That's one way you can help spread the word about The Christian Home and Family Podcast and help me spread the Word and ways of God to more and more families.

• Christian marriage intensive page

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Today's Guests

Carl Walker and Family

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As a family it's easy to get caught up in all the "stuff" of life - athletics, music lessons, school and homework, social clubs, work and home life... you can probably add 10 items specific to your family that keep you hopping. But how often do you take the time to consider how you can lead your family in doing something that is of broader focus than just your little world? Have you ever taken time to consider how you, as a family, could impact people for eternity? In this podcast I'm talking with Carl Walker, who joined me for Episode 2... but we've also included his family, because they have been doing "Family Excursions" - combination vacation mission trips that are really outside the box. The way they go about it, taking steps by faith, and investing their own time and money as a family are truly inspiring. I think you're gonna' like this one!

You've probably sat around and thought as a family, "Wouldn't it be neat if..." Well - develop that idea... Carl Walker

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• Episode #2 of the Podcast
• Email Carl at Carl_walker(at)earthlink(dot)net
• If you have questions for Carl and Audrey you can connect with Carl at (719) nine six three 3 9 8 3
• En Gedi Retreat for Ministry Professionals

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Today's Presenter

Carey Green

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Husbands have a hard time understanding their wives... it's so common that there are jokes all across our culture about the fact. But rather than give in to the belief that it is "impossible" Christian men are called to something more, something higher for the sake of being like Christ and giving sacrificially of themselves. Christian men are under a great responsibility as husbands to love their wives rightly. It is a stewardship given to them by God to protect, care for, and nurture their wives. In this episode of the podcast I'm talking to the men... straight from the scriptures from 1 Peter 3:7. Men, it's time to begin learning how to live with your wives in an understanding way... and you do that by becoming a student of your wife.

Being the stronger vessel doesn't make a husband superior - it makes him responsible.

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• The video from Mark Driscoll I mentioned (also embedded below)
• My post, "Is your wife safe with you?"

The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permission to use his music, so please, support his generosity by checking out and purchasing his music at www.heyreyguitar.com - (no affiliate relationship, Adam's just my friend.) ** these are affiliate links

This podcast bears a PG-13 rating, so parents should be aware and remove small children from within earshot!

Today's Presenters

Matt, Carey, and Don

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When you were a kid did you ever have "the talk" with your parents? If so, was it comfortable or awkward? If not, why do you think your parents never talked to you about such a significant and dangerous area of life? In this episode I'm continuing part 2 of my conversation with my friends Matt and Don to talk about the way we can and should go about talking with our sons about sexuality. As Christian me we have an obligation to equip our sons for the battles they will surely face. If we don't we are setting them up for trouble and failure in this area. If we do, we may be able to help them avoid some of the many pitfalls that our enemy has laid for them. Learn about how you can teach your son about sexuality on this episode of the podcast.

Links mentioned in this podcast:

Episode 9 interview with Pastor Brad Hambrick

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The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permission to use his music, so please, support his generosity by checking out and purchasing his music at www.heyreyguitar.com - (no affiliate relationship, Adam's just my friend.)

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Today's Speaker

Carey Green

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The issue of male and female roles in the church has been a hot button topic for most of the later half of the 20th century, and the issue still rages today. But God's word has very clear descriptions for us about what male and female roles in the church are to be - and why. Strangely enough, they mirror the roles men and women are supposed to play in the family. In this episode we look at what the Bible has to say about men, women, and the church.

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The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permission to use his music, so please, support his generosity by checking out and purchasing his music at www.heyreyguitar.com - (no affiliate relationship, Adam's just my friend.)

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