Welcome to Date Night with the Woods, where Tony & Bre have truthful and transparent conversations about the blessings and challenges of being a biblical family in a progressive culture. Each episode connects biblical truths with practical ways to live for the gospel and fight for the family.

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Tony and Bre open the curtain on a part of Bre’s life many listeners don’t know about—her weekly, intentional discipleship with young moms and ministry wives. From the women who shaped Bre’s walk with Christ to the lessons she now passes on, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and practical guidance for anyone wanting to disciple or be discipled.

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Tony and Bre look back on their Top 10 blessings of 2025. From restored relationships, to meaningful moments with their kids, to the unexpected ways God carried them through both joy and hardship this year. Some of their highlights were light and fun, others were stretching, but each one reminded them of God’s steady faithfulness. This episode is meant to help you slow down, breathe a little, and remember what God has done in your own life this year. Maybe it’ll even spark a conversation or a gratitude list of your own. 💛 

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Social media is reshaping the inner life of a generation, and the numbers prove it. This episode forces a hard audit of the heart. Envy, insecurity, comparison, identity distortion, and spiritual erosion accelerate when the phone becomes the primary window we look through.

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Being a mom of little ones can make time in God’s Word feel impossible. Between sleepless nights, crying toddlers, and endless dishes, how do you stay spiritually grounded when life never slows down?

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Not every wrong action from a child is rebellion. Sometimes it’s simple immaturity, other times it’s outright defiance. In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about folly versus rebellion, how parents can discern the difference, and why using clear, consistent consequences helps guide children toward wisdom and godliness.

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Gentle parenting claims children are inherently good and discipline should be avoided, but the Bible says children are born with a sin nature and need loving correction. In this episode, we contrast gentle parenting with God’s design, showing how Scripture calls parents to guide, correct, and train their children toward holiness and godliness. 

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What books should every Christian couple have on their shelf? In this episode, we share our top recommendations for men, women, and couples, covering discipleship, marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth. From classics like Pilgrim’s Progress and Knowing God to practical guides like Disciplines of a Godly Man and The Excellent Wife, discover resources that will strengthen your faith, your marriage, and your family legacy.

Books mentioned:
For Men:
Disciplines of a Godly Man — R. Kent Hughes
Knowing God — J. I. Packer
The Pilgrim’s Progress — John Bunyan

For Women:
The Excellent Wife — Martha Peace
From Pride to Humility — Stuart Scott
Stepping Heavenward — Elizabeth Prentiss

For Couples:
The Complete Husband — Lou Priolo
I Still Do — Dave Harvey
When Sinners Say I Do — Dave Harvey
Shepherding a Child’s Heart — Tedd Tripp
By Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam — Vance Christie

Additional Mentions:
This Momentary Marriage — John Piper
The Tapestry — Edith Schaeffer
Mere Christianity — C. S. Lewis
Total Truth — Nancy Pearcey
Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon — Ray Rhodes
The Art of Divine Contentment — Thomas Watson
When People Are Big and God Is Small — Edward Welch
People Pleasing: Overcoming the Fear of Man — Lou Priolo
Fighting Fear with Fear — Edward Welch
Writings by Elisabeth Elliot

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Marriage vows are tested most deeply in sickness. In this episode, we share our own journey of walking through illness, the sacrifices it requires, and how to love your spouse when they can no longer give back. Be encouraged to keep your vows faithfully, find strength in God’s Word, and cherish the covenant you made, “in sickness and in health."

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What happens when a structured “doer” marries a spontaneous “dreamer”? Personality differences can enrich your marriage, or cause constant frustration. In this episode, Tony and Bre share biblical wisdom on how to understand your spouse, embrace your differences, and avoid the common mistake of excusing sin as “just the way I am.”

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