Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

In a season of endless to-do lists, it's easy for our time with the Lord to be squeezed to the margins, leaving us running on empty. But God wants to fill you up with His love so His light can shine through you to your family and everyone around you. We are thrilled to announce a new women's Shine small group experience! In this episode of Family Vision, Amy Rienow welcomes Elisha Dugone, a member of the Visionary Family community, wife, mother of four, and ministry volunteer. Elisha shares how the Shine study challenged her personally, strengthened her walk with Christ, and eventually became a resource she could share with other women in her church. Amy and Elisha also introduce the upcoming online Shine study and discuss why Shine is more than a traditional Bible study. It is an opportunity to examine your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices in light of God's Word—and allow Him to continue His transforming work in your life. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why spiritual growth requires continually inviting God to search your heart - How complacency can quietly develop even in the lives of mature Christians - Why discipleship involves bringing our thoughts, hearts, emotions, and actions into alignment with God's Word - How God can use Christian community to reveal areas where we need repentance, healing, and growth - Why making time for spiritual growth is worth the sacrifice during busy seasons of life - How ordinary Christian families can become "lighthouse families" who serve and encourage the people God has placed around them Featured Resources: Shine Online Study — Join Elisha Dugone and women from the Visionary Family community for an eight-week online journey through Shine. The study begins Monday, October 19 and is designed to help women examine their hearts, relationships, beliefs, and choices through the truth of God's Word. Learn more and register at https://visionaryfam.com/shine Visionary Family Community — Connect with Christian families who want to follow Jesus and help the families around them do the same. Learn more at https://visionaryfam.com/community Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at [email protected]. If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show and grow in their faith. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode.

Do you ever look at another family and wonder, "Should we have done things differently?" It's easy to compare our marriage, parenting, children, education choices, or family life with what we see around us. But God has a unique path for your family—and He wants to lead you as you seek Him. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow are finally back together in the studio and catching up on an incredibly full summer. From their daughter Laynie's wedding and two weeks of family camp to sending their daughter Milly to college and welcoming a new granddaughter, they share the joys, transitions, surprises, and challenges their family has experienced. Along the way, Amy shares an important reminder from her own struggle with comparison: another family's path doesn't have to be your family's path. Through prayer, Scripture, and dependence on God, we can trust Him to guide our families through changing seasons and important decisions. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How Rob and Amy are navigating a season filled with weddings, college transitions, and a new grandbaby - Why even joyful family transitions can bring grief, uncertainty, and adjustment - How comparison can cause us to question the path God has given our family - Why another family's good choices are not necessarily God's choices for your family - How prayer and Scripture can help couples and families seek God's direction together - Why you can trust God to lead your family through every new season Featured Resources: Upcoming Events — Meet Rob and Amy in person at a Visionary Family Conference, marriage event, seminar, or the Visionary Family Thanksgiving Ball. See upcoming opportunities at https://visionaryfam.com/events. Visionary Family Community — Join a community of Christian families committed to following Jesus and helping the next generation follow Him. Learn more at https://visionaryfam.com. Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at [email protected]. If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show and grow in their faith. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode.

What's the difference between being a Christian grandparent and being an intentional Christian grandparent? Loving your grandchildren, supporting them, and showing up for important moments are wonderful things—but Scripture gives grandparents an even greater spiritual calling. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow talks with Larry Fowler, founder of Legacy Coalition, about the biblical role of grandparents in passing faith to future generations. Larry shares his own journey toward intentional grandparenting and introduces a simple biblical framework: "Watch One, Teach Two, Think Four, Bless All." Together, Rob and Larry encourage grandparents to consider the spiritual legacy they are building not only for their grandchildren, but for generations they may never meet. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - The difference between being a Christian grandparent and an intentional Christian grandparent - Why loving, supporting, and spending time with grandchildren is important but not the full biblical calling of grandparents - Why a grandparent's own growing relationship with God is the starting point for influencing future generations - What "Watch One, Teach Two, Think Four, Bless All" means for Christian grandparents - How Psalm 78 challenges grandparents to think beyond the generations they can currently see - Why grandparents can build a different spiritual legacy even if they did not have godly grandparents themselves Featured Resources: Legacy Coalition — Larry Fowler is one of the founders of Legacy Coalition, a ministry dedicated to helping Christian grandparents become intentional about spiritually influencing their grandchildren. Learn more about resources and the Legacy Grandparenting Summit at https://legacycoalition.com. My Wish of All Wishes — Larry Fowler's children's book expresses a grandparent's greatest spiritual desire: to see their grandchildren in heaven with them. Find the book and other grandparenting resources through https://legacycoalition.com. Visionary Family Grandparenting Resources — Find resources to help you become a more intentional Christian grandparent at https://visionaryfam.com. Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! If you have a grandchild who is struggling or would like prayer as you seek to become a more intentional Christian grandparent, send your prayer request to [email protected]. If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode.

How can Christian parents raise children with a clear biblical foundation in a culture that is increasingly confused about right and wrong? When the values surrounding our families seem far removed from God's Word, it can be tempting to respond with fear or discouragement. In this episode of Family Vision, Amy Rienow reflects on Joshua's declaration, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Using a difficult contemporary case as a starting point, Amy contrasts a culture in which people determine right and wrong for themselves with the biblical call to make God and His Word central in our homes. She encourages parents to focus on what they can influence—their own family culture, relationships, prayer, discipleship, and daily commitment to following Christ. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why cultural confusion about right and wrong should drive Christian families back to God's Word - What the book of Judges teaches about the danger of everyone doing what is right in their own eyes - How Joshua 24:15 gives parents a clear mission for their own household - Why parents cannot control the surrounding culture but can intentionally shape the culture of their home - How family Bible reading, prayer, love, sacrifice, and difficult conversations help ground children in biblical truth - Why Christian parents can lead their families with confidence rather than fear when the culture around them feels overwhelming Featured Resources: Visionary Parenting — Discover a biblical vision for parenting and practical ways to disciple your children and help them follow Jesus. Start reading for free: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Visionary Family Community — Join a community of families committed to following Jesus and helping the next generation do the same. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/community Upcoming Events — Find Visionary Family conferences, gatherings, and other upcoming events: https://visionaryfam.com/events Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at [email protected]. If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode.

What does it take to have real peace in your home? A clean kitchen, an organized schedule, and a predictable routine can certainly help, but even the most orderly home can be filled with anxiety, conflict, and unrest. In this episode of Family Vision, Amy Rienow explores the difference between outward order and the peace that comes from Jesus Christ. As families enter a new school year and schedules become increasingly busy, Amy encourages parents to seek God, obey His Word, confess sin, and follow the unique path He has for their family. Drawing from Deuteronomy 30 and her own experience as a mother, she reminds us that lasting peace in our homes begins with walking closely with the Prince of Peace. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why an organized home and schedule cannot create lasting spiritual peace - How our relationship with Jesus becomes the foundation for peace in our hearts and homes - Why unforgiveness, hidden sin, and disobedience can rob us of peace - What Deuteronomy 30 teaches us about hearing and obeying God's Word - Why God's direction for your family may look different from the path He has for another family - How parents can model seeking God's direction and peace for their children Featured Resources: Visionary Parenting — Discover a biblical vision for parenting and practical ways to disciple your children and help them follow Jesus. Start reading for free: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Visionary Family Community — Join a community of Christian families committed to following Jesus and helping the next generation do the same. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/community Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at [email protected]. If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode.