Kinship Podcast

In episode 27, we discuss the trend of pornography addiction amongst women in the church and other sexual sins. We share our own struggles, experiences and think through how to relate to one another as we fight sexual sin together. 

15 Ways to Fight Lust with the Sword of the Spirit

Top 10 Books On Fighting Porn

Statistics: Christian Women and Porn Addiction 

Heart of Man- documentary

Covenant Eyes

Breaking Porngraphy Addiction

The Pain of Porn

In this episode, we discuss the progression of a dating relationship towards marriage. As a couple moves towards matrimony, things will evidently change. Time management, communication, and spiritual intimacy differ in each stage. Join us as we seek to unravel this topic. 

Back in episodes 3, 5, and 6 we delved into dating boundaries and marriage. Take a listen if you missed those episodes!

Since 1949, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of it, we invited our sister Sally to come and share her story. The mental health stigma harms our culture and our churches. The fear of not knowing how to help overwhelms the church family. Being known as a person with a mental disorder is a heavy burden. The truth of the gospel combats displaced identity and encourages hope. 

My Name is "Beloved": Finding Identity in Mental Illness

The Root of Mental Health

Nami (a secular organization)

Biblical Counseling- ACBC blog

Truth in Love Podcast

Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (CCEF) Podcast

A Theology of Biblical Counseling

The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands

In Episode 24 we discuss the "tasty" sin of gossip, and how to help one another avoid falling into this easy and harmful trap. We hope that sharing our struggle with this sin and discussing ways to fight it, is as helpful and encouraging to you as it was to us.

Resources:

Questions to Ask Before We Gossip

How Can I Share Conflicts with My Spouse Without Gossiping?

What Gossip Says About God

Slander- Worse Than You Think (sermon)

In episode 23, us wives recap the previous discussion between our husbands on lust. We discuss how we, as their spouses, help to fight it and how to navigate confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Caution: blatant language regarding sexual topics is used in this episode. 

In episode 22, the Kinship husband's come in to lend their perspective on the topic of lust. They discuss the sin of lust and how to fight it as married men and as Christian brothers. Caution: blatant language regarding sexual topics is used in this episode. 

Resources:

15 Ways to Fight Lust with the Sword of the Spirit

3 Biblical Strategies for Fighting Lust

Self-Centered Sex part 1 

Self-Centered Sex part 2 

Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God

Sex and the Supremacy of Christ

In episode 21, we discuss the difficulty of making hard decisions. As we all try to decide what is best, many things come into play. How do we as believers think through tough choices? How can we keep from being crippled over every decision? We hope this encourages your journey with your local church.

Resources:

Why Making Decisions Is So Hard

How Do I Make Decisions That Please God?

A Prayer for Wisdom and Peace

How Much of My Decision-Making is Emotional?

Knowing God's Will-Recommended Resources

Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will

Finding God's Will-J.I. Packer

Guidance-Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Core Seminar

In this episode, we speak loosely about the idea of getting your church ladies together for the purpose of fellowship and eating good food. For some of us, food HAS to be involved. Sometimes the plan will fail, other times it'll succeed, either way, the effort is not lost if there's a simple goal in mind. How do we plan ahead to get together with other ladies we'd normally not feel gravitated towards? Or set time aside despite our busy schedule? Join us as we share our ideas and get your juices flowing for your local church unity. 

In episode 19 we answer questions from listeners, cast our own movies, and talk through the issue of anxiety in our own lives and broader culture as a whole. What does anxiety look like? How can we as Christians support brothers and sisters who struggle? What even is the Kinship email address anyway? All this and more coming your way, enjoy! 

(articles)

Fear & Anxiety

Some Things You Should Know About Christians Who Struggle With Anxiety

Anxiety: My Thorn in My Flesh

From Anxiety to Peace

(books)

Blame It On the Brain

Anger, Anxiety and Fear: A Biblical Perspective

The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women

Running Scared

(podcasts)

The Bible and Anxiety-Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

Christians and Psychiatric Medication

various topics-Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

In episode 18, we talk through worshiping God in our homes with our families. We discuss the many different ways to incorporate this precious time into family routines and use it to praise the Lord while encouraging our spouses and training our children. We hope you are encouraged by what you hear. 

Resources:

Leading Family Worship

5 Reasons to Prioritize Family Worship

Family Worship- Laying the Foundation for Heart-Centered Parenting

A Baptist Catechism

The New City Catechism

The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Big Picture Story Bible

The Action Bible

The Biggest Story

Sticky Situations

Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim's Progress

Our Home Is Like a Little Church