Kinship Podcast

With happy hearts, we're proud to introduce our newest member to Kinship. We are now officially back to "four church sisters..." She even got Kelly's blessing. We hope you enjoy getting to know her. She's such a sweet blessing to us and we can't wait to share her with you all.

All the single ladies (All the single ladies) All the single ladies (All the single ladies). In this episode, we talk about being single and ready to mingle. No, we don't. We talk about the local church body and singleness. How does the local church serve and encourage our singles? Come along with us as we chat with our guest speaker Hannah.

To the Church on Valentine's Day

Singleness: A Personal Testimony

Sick of Singleness and Satisfied in Christ

5 Misconceptions About Singleness

Love Thy Neighborhood-Where the Gospel Meets Singleness

Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness and Dating

To homeschool, or not to homeschool, that is the question. In this episode, we have a disclaimer towards homeschooling yet, we tease out both sides...at least as best we could! 

Homeschool Will Not Save Them

3 Reasons Not to Homeschool

Why I Do Not Homeschool (Part1)

The Great Vision of Christian Education

How to Create a Gospel-Centered Homeschool

The Scriptures remind us to consider how to stir each other up in love and good deeds. What and how should we be thinking in regards to Sunday morning as we gather with our local church family. Dive into the conversation with us as we sift through ideas.

How Should Christians View Sunday?

Why Do Christians Worship Together on Sundays?

What Does It Mean Practically to Keep the Sabbath Holy?

Spring Sports and Sunday Church

Sunday after Sunday we hear God's word preached and walk away either applying the text to our lives or forgetting what the point of the text was and how it applies to our lives. In this episode, we discuss not being hearers only but doers.

Resources

7 Ways to Become a Better Sermon Listener

Take Care How You Listen (free e-book)

How to Listen to an Expository Sermon

How To Listen To An (Expository?) Sermon

"Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world." James 1:27

Our very own church sister Linda joins us as we discuss something dear to her heart. She pulls on our heartstrings and asks God to move in us and our churches to love the orphans. Get ready for some life changes people!

Koinonia Family Services

Olive Crest Services

Foster LA Kids

Jason Johnson Blog

Foster Care as the Way of Christ- article

Adopted for Life- book

An Adoption Story

Our beloved Kelly returns to help us discuss how to leave a church. She shares the process they are currently in and the deciding factor. We were so thankful Kelly joined the conversation and for the short reunion. We pray this episode can be helpful for the local church. 

Resources: 

How to Leave Your Church Well

If You're Thinking About Leaving a Church

7 Bad Reasons to Leave a Church

When Should I Leave My Church?

What to Say to Church Members Leaving for Bad Reasons

What Should I Look For In a Church?

#7: Church Membership- Kinship Podcast

When a Member Wants to Leave the Church- Shepherd LA

In this episode, we walk a tightrope as we balance social media. Join us as we handle this tough topic. This can be a touchy issue to deal with individually and within your local church family. 

Show notes:

A Social Media Heart Check 

How Has Social Media Changed Bible Reading

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

The Liturgists Podcast (we don't necessarily agree doctrinally but a good episode)

There are more resources about this topic, so read up and be encouraged!

Kinship's social media accounts :)

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Summer's over in our neck of the woods and that means it's time to get down to business. We begin with quick updates and talk about the new season ahead. Join us as we begin Season 2 of Kinship!

In episode 28, we share our experiences and struggles with learning how to live in joyful submission in our marriages.

This is our final podcast before our summer break, so stay tuned for SEASON 2 coming in September! We want to thank you for all the support we have received throughout Season 1, and we hope you spend the summer in good conversation and fellowship with your church family! 

6 Things Submission is Not 

What Women Want and What Obedience Gets 

I'm a Better Leader 

A Godly Unsubmissiveness

Seeing Jesus on the Stage of Marriage 

Defining Submission and Headship within Marriage

Happily Ever After 

50 Crucial Questions About Manhood and Womanhood