Kinship Podcast

We're back! Welcome to season 3! In this episode of Kinship Podcast, we think about cliques in the church. How do Christians keep close friendships and yet not leave people out? That's a hard balance. Join us as we discuss this common church issue. 

Show notes:

John Piper- When the "Want To" and "Ought To" Don't Match

This isn't the best time to practice hospitality but when things settle down (Lord willing!) and we get more answers concerning Covid-19 we'll all be itching to be around others. Despite the social distancng, it's still a good topic to talk about and prepare for once confinement is over. It's been a while but hopefully we'll be back with more episodes in the near future.  

Taking the log out of your eye while removing the speck out of your brother's eye is a tall order. Who can rebuke well all the time? In this episode, we discuss confronting sin and the lessons we have learned and continue to learn.

Resources:

The Lion King

Reframing Foster Care

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands

Them-Why We Hate Each Other-and How to Heal

Politics According to the Bible

When Should You Confront Someone About Their Sin?

The Peacemaker

The Beginner's Guide to Conflict Resolution

We like how Tim Challies explains it, "the family goes to public school" as opposed to "sending your children to public school." In this episode, we have a familiar guest back to discuss why her family chooses to go public. 

Resources:

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Public Schooling

Going Public

Book Review-Going Public

Interview with Jen Wilkin

What do married couples do to increase connection? There are lots to do but one thing we've enjoyed is dating our husbands. In this episode, we discuss what gets in the way of connecting in this way to what makes it quality time together.

Resources:

A Marriage Checklist

Date Your Wife

Don't Put Your Hope in Date Night

Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God

You Don't Need a Date Night

This episode might offend some, encourage others and discourage a few, we are not sure hoe it will fall on our friend's ears but this is an honest conversation among us women who vary in seasons of life, love our families, the Bible and strive to seek Christ first and His Kingdom. Join us as we tackle this sensitive topic.

is it better for moms to stay at home?

will you still work when the baby is born?

Christian subculture and the stay-at-home-mom

what should a wife's priorities be?

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." These biblical words offer great guidance as we handle money. In this episode, join us as we discuss how we manage our finances and think about them.

Resources:

Money, Possessions, and Eternity

Financial Peace University

Debt Is Not a Money Problem

A Letter to Younger Me About Money

The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving

On this episode, we talk about reading the Bible with various people. We briefly talk about our experiences and the blessing they have been.

Resources:

Six Questions to Ask When Studying the Bible in a Group

Faith Hacking: The Swedish Method

The Bible Project

Read the Bible with Someone Else: Four Benefits of Studying in Community

One-to-One Bible Reading

*Warning: contains sensitive topics not suitable for children. In episode 39, we discuss sexual abuse within the local church. The recently published Houston Chronicle article brought to light horrific data concerning sexual abuse and the churches cover up. The #MeToo Movement has ignited a fire of courage in women who have been kept silent. The Kinship ladies talk through these sensitive topics.

Southern Baptist Their #MeToo Movement

How Can the Church Minister to Victims of Sexual Abuse?

On Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse-Deepa Reju

Houston Chronicle: Abuse of Faith

*WARNING: contains sensitive topics not suitable for children. In episode 38, we discuss Frances' sexual abuse story. We pray this topic can help other women deal with the repercussions of sexual abuse within their local church. 

Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing and Hope for Victims

Sexual Abuse-CCEF

Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection

God Hates What Happened to You

Dating and Marriage for the  Victims of Past Abuse