In this episode, Joe and Melissa discuss how to develop and model the fruit of the Spirit in the home. We as Christians often find it difficult to practice the fruit of the Spirit in the home because of the familiarity that has developed. This episode offers practical advice on how to practice all nine fruit in the home, especially as parents.

Read Galatians 5 for full context of the Fruit of the Spirit

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In a day where education stories are constantly making headlines, it's vital that we as Christians make proactive steps in our children's education. Joe and Mel discuss their experiences of being homeschooled, public schooled, and private schooled, collectively. They also share what they chose to do with their children and why. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach as the hosts give pros and cons for each of the big three with the hope that you will seek the Lord and make a decision that is going to be best for the kids God has given you.

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Doug Smith is the author of the award-winning book Unintentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free. Joe and Mel ask Doug about the guidelines that he recommends parents use to help our children accomplish true success free from technology addictions. We also discuss questions such as: At what age should kids be allowed to have phones? How can we model good behavior for our children? What should we do if we have allowed too much digital media in our children's lives?

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Melissa and Joe are excited to introduce you to two missionaries who are doing the work of the ministry with excellence. In part one of this interview, Darrell and Denise share about their upbringing and the path that God used to lead them into full time missions. Both have incredibly strong backgrounds that have helped form the foundation upon which their marriage and ministry is built. Be sure to catch part two a week after this episode is released.

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Melissa and Joe are excited to introduce you to two missionaries who are doing the work of the ministry with excellence. In part one of this interview, Darrell and Denise share about their upbringing and the path that God used to lead them into full time missions. Both have incredibly strong backgrounds that have helped form the foundation upon which their marriage and ministry is built. Be sure to catch part two a week after this episode is released.

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Joe and Mel sit down with some of their favorite people, Scott and Sue Battaglia! Scott and Sue mentored Joe and Melissa during their pre-marital counseling days, and continue to be a sterile example of what a godly marriage can look like. In this conversation, the Battaglias share some of their story of how God brought them together, and they offer up some profound wisdom that all married people, or people who want to be married, can learn from. 

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Are you on your phone too much? Joe and Melissa discuss challenges and opportunities that technologies provide. Joe shares many excerpts from Doug Smith's excellent book Unintentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free. Doug Smith's book offers insight into the strategies of big tech and provides solutions on how we can become more free to follow the callings God has given each of us.

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Paul and Jessica, from Gibson Family Missions, join Mel and Joe in a behind-the-scenes look at modern-day missions. What does an average day look like for missionaries? How are financial needs met? What's it like for children to grow up on the missions field? The Gibsons answer these questions and more. Also, hear amazing tales of God's faithfulness and supernatural provision at work.

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Joe and Melissa discuss the book Strong Enough to Last by David J. Boyd. The subtitle is: "Building Spiritual Depth Into Our Kids," and the content within provides you with tools and ideas necessary for this mission. This book inspired Melissa in her role as a children's minister, giving her a new perspective on the importance of children in the church. The lessons Boyd offers are applicable to parents and children church workers alike. Joe and Mel also share stories from their own journeys of growing up in church and what they hope to pass onto the next generation.

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