Six weeks ago we experienced our third miscarriage. Losing a child, at any stage, is a profound tragedy, yet Christians alone have a hope and a comfort that the world cannot offer.

Scripture tells us suffering is guaranteed in this broken world, but we are often unprepared when it comes. Much of the unnecessary despair comes from misunderstanding the curse that rests on creation and from forgetting the sovereign goodness of the God who rules over every detail of our pain.

In this episode we share our recent story openly: what happened, how we have been walking through the grief, and the biblical truths that are sustaining us. We also spend time giving pastoral counsel both to believers who are suffering and to those who want to know how to minister faithfully to the hurting.

Our prayer is that this conversation will strengthen grieving parents and equip the church to weep with those who weep, to comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have received from God (2 Cor 1:4).

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• "Don't Waste Your Suffering" - article adapted from a by Caleb Stomberg
• "The Glorious Purposes of God in the Life of Isabella Hope" - Sermon by Matthew Cooke at Maynardville Fellowship Baptist Church in Maynardville, TN

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In this second installment on the often-ignored topic of Christian headcovering, we move beyond the biblical mandate to examine how Church History consistently affirmed the practice and how the feminist movement worked strategically to dismantle it.

For nearly two millennia, headcovering was universally practiced by faithful women across Christian denominations nearly without exception. But by the mid-20th century, it had all but vanished from the Western church. What changed? Was it new theological insight or cultural compromise?

Join us as we explore how second-wave feminism targeted headcovering as a threat to its ideological goals, how pastors yielded to cultural pressure, and why recovering this symbol is about far more than fabric. This is not about going backward. It’s about returning to the timeless beauty of God’s design for worship, authority, and glory.

⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to read the corresponding article to this episode and to get additional recommended reading and listening to explore this topic further.

Recommended Resources for Further Study:

• Michael Barrett’s ⁠Head Covering for Public Worship⁠
• Michael Barrett’s ⁠Sermon Series on Headcovering⁠
• Bnonn Tennant on ⁠Head Coverings⁠
• History of Quotes on ⁠Headcovering Since the Reformation⁠
• ⁠Head Covering: A Forgotten Christian Practice for Modern Times⁠ by Jeremy Gardiner
• R.C. Sproul’s ⁠The Hard Sayings of the Apostles: To Cover Or Not To Cover⁠
• ⁠Bright Hearth on Headcoverings⁠
• ⁠The Head Covering Movement’s Rescource Page⁠

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In this first part of a two-part series, we take a deep dive into 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 to explore what Scripture actually says about headcovering. Is headcovering a cultural relic, a command for today, or an optional Christian liberty?

Just the mention of headcovering for Christian women can stir up confusion, discomfort, or outright dismissal. What was once a universal symbol of biblical womanhood in the Church has all but vanished from modern worship. Why? And what does Scripture really say?

We’ll examine Paul’s reasoning—rooted not in first-century customs but in the created order before the Fall. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or convicted, this conversation invites you to take Scripture seriously, even when it pushes against modern norms.

⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to read the corresponding article to this episode and to get additional recommended reading and listening to explore this topic further.

Recommended Resources for Further Study:

• Michael Barrett’s Head Covering for Public Worship
• Michael Barrett’s Sermon Series on Headcovering
• Bnonn Tennant on Head Coverings
• History of Quotes on Headcovering Since the Reformation
• Head Covering: A Forgotten Christian Practice for Modern Times by Jeremy Gardiner
• R.C. Sproul’s The Hard Sayings of the Apostles: To Cover Or Not To Cover
• Bright Hearth on Headcoverings
• The Head Covering Movement’s Rescource Page

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Empathy is often exalted as the chief virtue in our present age—but has our pursuit of emotional validation clouded our discernment of God’s unchanging truth? In this episode of the Reformed Faith and Family Podcast, we delve into the rise of empathy in modern thinking and weigh it against the eternal virtues upheld in Scripture—compassion, mercy, and truth.

Though empathy may reflect a heartfelt desire to understand another’s suffering, it can, when left unchecked, blur moral limits and elevate emotional alignment above the call to Christlikeness. When emotional resonance takes precedence over the Word of God, the line between love and compromise becomes perilously thin.

How then should Christians respond? Join us as we seek the wisdom of Scripture to discern what it truly means to love our neighbor—not merely by sharing in their emotions, but by guiding them toward the healing, hope, and holiness found in Christ alone.

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We're BAAACKKK! It has been nearly a year since we published our last podcast episode here at Reformed Faith and Family. If you are still with us - WOW! You are the loyal ones and for that we are eternally grateful. You have stayed with us longer than we deserved, and we do hope you will continue to stick with us for Season 3!

It has been quite the year. Tune in to hear why we had to take such a long break. In this episode you will also learn our plans for Season 3 and all about Caleb's new venture. We hope that you will visit our website at ReformedFaithand Family.com to check out our new look and to browse Good Dog Designs and Rebinds to see Caleb's work in Bible rebinding over the last year. Let us know what you think with a comment.

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God has clearly set the boundaries of human authorities in His Word: civil, church, and family. Do you know what the Bible has to say about the rightful role of government? Listen in on this conversation as Caleb and Lindsey discuss the Bible's teachings concerning how Christians ought to relate to governing authorities and the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates.

As disciples we are meant to have a "Kingdom Mindset." Many Christians today have more of a defeatist mindset and live defensively instead of offensively. The Christian's worldview directly applies to how Christians engage the culture, and this is what we will be discussing in future episodes during this series.

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>> The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates: A Proper Resistance to Tyranny and a Repudiation of Unlimited Obedience to Civil Government by Matthew J. Trewhella

>> George Grant's StandFast App

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One of the great rallying cries of the Protestant Reformation was “Scripture Alone,” or if you prefer the Latin, “Sola Scriptura.” The chief opponent for the trust of men at the time wasn’t public institutions, academics and scientists, or even directly the state. They fought against the tyranny of Roman Catholicism which claimed ultimate authority to declare truth and speak for God.

In the Reformation everyone understood that control over the voice of God was at stake. Either God’s Word would be allowed to stand for itself, and correct every other voice, or the Pope would reserve the right to yield God’s voice and decree and interpret as he willed.

We no longer find ourselves in a society where everyone acknowledges the true God. The dominant god of this society against which we war is the god of the state, with its promises of elevating humanity and solving our every problem. Politicians, academic elites, and experts of every variety all labor to yield the power of whatever god they serve.

This episode, Part 7 on God's Word as our ultimate authority, is a part of an ongoing series on ⁠⁠Building a Thoroughly Christian Worldview⁠⁠. Everyone has a worldview whether they realize it or not, and more than likely their worldview is not consistent with itself. The Bible is our only standard for all of life and truth. We are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). We can only do this by knowing God's Word. Listen in to this multipart series as Caleb and Lindsey discuss what a worldview is, how to evaluate your worldview for inconsistencies, and also ways to apply God's Word and mission to every area of your life.

As disciples we are meant to have a "Kingdom Mindset." Many Christians today have more of a defeatist mindset and live defensively instead of offensively. The Christian's worldview directly applies to how Christians engage the culture, and this is what we will be discussing in future episodes during this series.

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We were honored to have Mitchell Earl from DiscoverPraxis.com join us this week for a really fascinating conversation about the myth of the college degree and the educational program that he has helped design for young adults who want to skip the college debt and go straight for the successful career. The kind of one-on-one mentorship, guidance, and accountability that they provide at Praxis is truly unique, and we believe that homeschooling families in particular will find what they have to offer very intriguing.

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>> Read Lindsey's latest article: "Career Success Without The College Debt" here.

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Listen in on Caleb and Lindsey's conversation concerning how Christians ought to relate to philosophy. They share practical resources to educate both yourself and arm your family against the secular philosophies of our day.

It is important to ask yourself the question, "Why do I believe  or do this or that?" As Christians we ought to be purposeful. Philosophical questions get to the root of why we exist and what our duty is to our neighbor. These answers are found in God's Word alone, therefore Christians ought to be the most confident in sharing these foundational truths with the very confused world around us.

This episode is a part of an ongoing series on Building a Thoroughly Christian Worldview. Everyone has a worldview whether they realize it or not, and more than likely their worldview is not consistent with itself. The Bible is our only standard for all of life and truth. We are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). We can only do this by knowing God's Word. Listen in to this multipart series as Caleb and Lindsey discuss what a worldview is, how to evaluate your worldview for inconsistencies, and also ways to apply God's Word and mission to every area of your life.

As disciples we are meant to have a "Kingdom Mindset." Many Christians today have more of a defeatist mindset and live defensively instead of offensively. The Christian's worldview directly applies to how Christians engage the culture, and this is what we will be discussing in future episodes during this series.

**THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR:** Christian Light Education

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>> All resources listed in this episode can be found on the Reformed Faith and Family Recommended Resources page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Resources listed in this episode include:

>>The Consequences of Ideas, R.C. Sproul

>> A Christian View of Philosophy and Culture, Francis Schaeffer

>> A History of Western Philosophy and Theology, John M. Frame

>> We Are All Philosophers: A Christian Introduction to Seven Fundamental Questions, John M. Frame

>> The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman

>> Advancing the Kingdom: Declaring War on Humanistic Culture by Dr. Donald Schanzenbach

>> Lindsey's recommendation for Christian Apologetics in the Homeschool Room is using Compass Classroom's Worldview and Philosophy products: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product-category/philosophy-worldview/

Veritas Press or Logos (Canon) Press also have good options!

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This episode is a part of an ongoing series on Building a Thoroughly Christian Worldview. Everyone has a worldview whether they realize it or not, and more than likely their worldview is not consistent with itself. The Bible is our only standard for all of life and truth. We are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). We can only do this by knowing God's Word. Listen in to this multipart series as Caleb and Lindsey discuss what a worldview is, how to evaluate your worldview for inconsistencies, and also ways to apply God's Word and mission to every area of your life.

As disciples we are meant to have a "Kingdom Mindset." Many Christians today have more of a defeatist mindset and live defensively instead of offensively. The Christian's worldview directly applies to how Christians engage the culture, and this is what we will be discussing in future episodes during this series.

**THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR:** Christian Light Education

Read Lindsey's Personal Review: https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/learning-to-read-cle-review/

Visit Christian Light Education's Website: https://christianlight.org/shop-curriculum

**FREE** Christian Worldview Family Field Guide >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Your Copy Now!⁠⁠⁠⁠

>> All resources listed in this episode can be found on the Reformed Faith and Family Recommended Resources page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Resources listed in this episode include:

>> The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman

>> Advancing the Kingdom: Declaring War on Humanistic Culture by Dr. Donald Schanzenbach

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