As For Me And My House – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back to As For Me and My House!

We're back for another season, and while there will be more of what you know and expect, we're also pressing record at a very different stage of life than any of our previous seasons.

We've taken an intentional break over the past almost-year, we now have 5 children, and the Lord has been continuing to prune us, teach us, and lead us.

We're in such a season of grace and blessing and overflow - which seems silly since we've had 5 children in the last 6 years - but it really feels like the Lord is leading us to start recording again to share what we've been learning and discerning, and we want to share what we've been learning in our home, in case any of it's applicable to your home.

Thanks for joining us, we can't wait for you to hear what's coming up over the coming weeks and months!

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

2:48 A new lens for the podcast

5:18 Denomination

9:27 Ministry shift

14:11 Big things coming

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Hey Friends! We are thrilled to bring this episode to you this week! One of the most requested topics we are asked about is how to navigate television and social media consumption with littles. The modern world of technology has presented unique challenges that parents are facing on top of the already demanding job of raising children in a culture that sees kids as vulnerable targets and easy to be manipulated. Media consumption can be a good thing (with the right content in the right quantity), but it can also be very toxic and destructive. Joining Jordan and Milena to share his thoughts and best practices is well-known actor, author, evangelist, and host, Kirk Cameron. With six children of his own--and now three grandchildren--tv and media impact is something near and dear to Kirk's heart. We pray this episode blesses you and your family! You can find more information on Kirk, his new Brave+ show "Iggy and Mr. Kirk" as well as many other faith-based, classical, and family friendly resources online at https://bravebooks.us

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In this heartfelt episode, we take a deep dive into the topic of home birth from the perspective of a Christian husband and father. If you're feeling uncertain or hesitant about your wife's desire for a home birth, this episode is for you!

Join us as we share our personal journey of navigating the fears and doubts that often accompany the decision to have a home birth. We'll explore the biblical principles that can guide us in this important decision, emphasizing the role of a husband’s leadership and faith in overcoming anxiety.

With the Lord’s guidance and a supportive home, you, too, can embrace the idea of home birth with an open heart. Tune in for encouragement as we explore how to support your wife as you prayerfully consider a home birth experience of your own!

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You are not gonna want to miss this episode!! We are honored to have Darry back on the podcast to share some insight as we answer your questions about the Bible. These were some fantastic questions that you all sent in, and we consider it a privilege to address them. May you find solace for your trials and encouragement for your faith through God’s Word as the source for all wisdom and truth!

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is speaking in tongues and is it necessary for salvation?
- How do you raise your children in today’s society?
- Is it okay to have different perspectives on interpreting the Bible?
- What should I do if my spouse has an alcohol addiction?*
- Are we commanded to still keep the Sabbath?
- What advice can you share with someone who is worried about death?
- Is there a right/wrong way to get married/have weddings according to the Bible?
- Why does God allow satan permission to do evil?
- Which Bible translation is best?
- How do you decipher which Old Testament laws apply to Christians today?
- How do you know when to step out in faith?
- What denomination are we and why?
- What does Jesus mean in Matthew 5:20?
- I’m seeking--where do I start?
- What does the Bible say about tattoos?
- How do you study the Bible?

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- christians-in-recovery.org

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“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4

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Have you been feeling a nudge towards dressing more modestly but don’t know where to even start? We often overcomplicate modesty while failing to see the heart behind it. The way we dress and carry ourselves as women of God is an outward expression of inward transformation. In today’s episode Milena sits down with Joana Sosa, a modest fashion influencer who has been instrumental in helping Milena embrace a modest wardrobe by proving that modesty can still be stylish! Joana shares her journey from intentionally showing off her body in revealing clothing, to throwing away her entire wardrobe at 17, and how she truly encountered God right in the midst of it all. We all have to start somewhere and we pray this episode is a starting point for many women to embrace the beautiful call to modesty from the inside out.

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“What if my parents aren’t deserving of honor?” “You don’t know what they did to me!” You’re right. We don’t know your exact story and we’re not claiming to. The truth is our parents will not always be deserving of honor. And yet the truth is we’re called to honor them anyway. In this episode we publicly acknowledge the mistakes that we’ve made regarding honoring our own parents and what honoring them can look like practically speaking. There’s a promise attached to this biblical mandate and our God always keeps His promises. When the world screams “cut them off!” and “never speak to them again!” God’s word says “honor them” and “pray for them”. We pray this episode is an encouragement and a reminder that the redeeming grace of God is truly our only hope.

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Why is the word “submission” so taboo in today’s society? What does submission *actually* look like according to God’s word? Formerly known as Feminine Not Feminist on IG, today we hear from Anneliese as she recounts her struggles with submission early on in her marriage. From an unhealthy view of submission, to learning how to respect her husband, Anneliese shares how she relied on God’s word to shape her understanding of this biblical mandate. Whether single, engaged, or married, we truly believe all women can benefit from this encouraging and edifying conversation. Enjoy!

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Who has the most influence over your children? Whose voice does your child value the most? As parents, we’d love to think it was us, but more often than not, it’s actually other children. Peer-centered settings in school, church, sports, and extracurriculars have created an environment where our kids are solely around children their age for the vast majority of their days. What’s the problem with this? Kids are unable to raise kids. Duetronomy 6 and numerous scriptures demonstrate that it’s the duty of parents and elders to properly raise their children— not the tv, not cellphones, and definitely not other kids. Join us as we share our strategies to combat this and what we’ve implemented along the way!

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Practically speaking, what does preparing for marriage look like? How can we use our singleness to set ourselves up for success in marriage? In this week’s episode we bring back our good friend, Alia Jones, to share her journey to contentment in singleness while still contending for her future marriage. For many, our 20s can feel like an awkward space between grieving where we once were, while longing to be where we desire next. Alia shares her struggles with life-altering transitions and how she still honors God and her parents in the process.

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How can we expect our children to have a biblical worldview and know their identity according to God's word when they're so influenced by the world? Why is it so weird that parents want to actually have a say in the education of their children? Christian parents are often told we're "indoctrinating" our kids, yet as we continue our "world vs. word" series, in this epsiode we explore the idea that it's *all* indoctrination. Public school, home school, higher education, etc. all have an agenda and an end goal in mind. For us, our goal is simple- to follow the example given in the Scriptures and teach our children the word of God.

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