https://simplecast.com Abundant Life Family Podcast Every Christian parent wants tools and tips to help them raise their kids in a way that creates resilience while also connecting with them. They want to know how to point them to Jesus in everyday situations so their kids come to know Him personally. This parenting journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And you need someone to walk alongside you, encouraging you to stay the course and grow into the parents God designed you to be. Fortunately, the Abundant Life Family Podcast is here to equip parents with a biblical foundation and practical resources, with celebrations along the way. This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN… Walk the path of discipleship. Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together. Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life. Join hosts of Abundant Life Family Podcast for 20-30 minute episodes twice a week as they help parents walk through every stage of family life. From toddlers to teenagers or pre-marriage to grandparenting, they have you covered. The Abundant Life Podcast, launching the week of August 20, 2023, is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! en Tue, 8 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:48:07 +0000 https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com Abundant Life Family Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1ac4084e-f70d-4806-87dc-be1c32f25a54/65165a92-126f-44f5-b7fa-a3cb0b4594c5/3000x3000/subsplash-thumbnail-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Every Christian parent wants tools and tips to help them raise their kids in a way that creates resilience while also connecting with them. They want to know how to point them to Jesus in everyday situations so their kids come to know Him personally. This parenting journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And you need someone to walk alongside you, encouraging you to stay the course and grow into the parents God designed you to be. Fortunately, the Abundant Life Family Podcast is here to equip parents with a biblical foundation and practical resources, with celebrations along the way. This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN… Walk the path of discipleship. Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together. Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life. Join hosts of Abundant Life Family Podcast for 20-30 minute episodes twice a week as they help parents walk through every stage of family life. From toddlers to teenagers or pre-marriage to grandparenting, they have you covered. The Abundant Life Podcast, launching the week of August 20, 2023, is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Abundant Life false https://feeds.simplecast.com/WsgTPi5n adolescence, christian dating, emotional health, christian highschoolers, blended families, christian marriage, family dynamics, family relationships, family resilience, grandparenting, adulthood, family support networks, life transitions, generational connections, child development, biblical marriage, family values, grandparenting wisdom, counseling resources, marriage challenges, marriage, family well-being, nurturing grandchildren, multigenerational connections, parent-child bond, grandparent-grandchild bond, mental wellness, preparing for school, parenting challenges, parenting, marriage communication, strong marriages, parenting teens, sibling relationships, parenthood journeys, parenting tips, positive discipline, parenting strategies, stress management, parenting communities Abudant Life info@livingproof.co 8b66d03e-e29d-4132-88f7-8611e1eebb08 Education Tools for Children with Special Needs Tue, 8 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/education-tools-for-children-with-special-needs-Wgq7g5eS Education Tools for Children with Special Needs Abudant Life 00:25:15 The hosts welcome Kathy Hoback, the disability support services coordinator at Metropolitan Community College, to talk about ways to help children with disabilities and special needs in the education system. A disability is anything that affects one or more major life functions, including learning. One of the best things parents who have children with special needs can do when navigating their education is to be proactive. That looks different depending on the age and whether a student is in the public education system or is homeschooled. Either way, the sooner parents notice their child has special needs and seek testing or answers, the better. Once the parents and the child have a diagnosis, they can start finding ways to support the student with special needs in the classroom. Some modifications or accommodations a child with special needs might include: A longer test More time to read a book or work on an assignment A quiet room to work on assignments or projects Some of these modifications aren’t possible at the college level. That’s why it’s important for parents who have children with special needs to prepare their students for college. Kathy says around the time a child is 14 to 16 years old, they need to start what’s called the “transition of rights.” That means the child starts understanding their own disability and taking charge of their education so they can be their own advocate. This helps the student with special needs gain their own autonomy. Knowing what their diagnosis is and how they learn best will help them pursue help and advocate for themselves in college or post-high school education. Kathy wanted every parent who has a child with special needs to know, everything is going to be okay. The earlier they reach out to a professional for help, the better for their child’s education. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Specialneeds The hosts welcome Kathy Hoback, the disability support services coordinator at Metropolitan Community College, to talk about ways to help children with disabilities and special needs in the education system. A disability is anything that affects one or more major life functions, including learning. One of the best things parents who have children with special needs can do when navigating their education is to be proactive. That looks different depending on the age and whether a student is in the public education system or is homeschooled. Either way, the sooner parents notice their child has special needs and seek testing or answers, the better. Once the parents and the child have a diagnosis, they can start finding ways to support the student with special needs in the classroom. Some modifications or accommodations a child with special needs might include: A longer test More time to read a book or work on an assignment A quiet room to work on assignments or projects Some of these modifications aren’t possible at the college level. That’s why it’s important for parents who have children with special needs to prepare their students for college. Kathy says around the time a child is 14 to 16 years old, they need to start what’s called the “transition of rights.” That means the child starts understanding their own disability and taking charge of their education so they can be their own advocate. This helps the student with special needs gain their own autonomy. Knowing what their diagnosis is and how they learn best will help them pursue help and advocate for themselves in college or post-high school education. Kathy wanted every parent who has a child with special needs to know, everything is going to be okay. The earlier they reach out to a professional for help, the better for their child’s education. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Specialneeds false full 51 4ec13efb-94a9-4034-88d1-4d2f7fe26380 The Importance of Summer Camp | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E15 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-summer-camp-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e15-wwnsRolo The Importance of Summer Camp | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E15 Abudant Life 00:24:12 The Hildebrands welcome Paytn Schumer, the Student Ministry Director at Abundant Life, and Meg Gasper, the Children’s Event Coordinator at Abundant Life, to talk about the importance of summer camp. The hosts talked about how summer camp changed their lives. Jen was saved at a Vacation Bible School event as a child, and she learned to really follow God and grew a relationship with Him at summer camp. That camp is also where she met Bill, so it has a special place in their hearts. Bill spoke about how it was his favorite place to be, and he never wanted to leave. Paytn and Meg talked about how summer camp is an opportunity for children to grow in their relationship with God through music, friendships, sermons, Bible study, and more. Students get to build relationships with like-minded peers and mentors while they are away from home. They also learn how to follow Jesus in a safe and fun environment, and are equipped with the tools to keep learning once they get home. Sending your child to summer camp removes the distractions of a routine, social media, and technology. At summer camp, your child gets to have fun while also learning more about God’s character. They get to fully focus on God, the Bible, and His people. The Hildebrands described summer camp as another tool in the toolbox for parents to help their children grow spiritually. Abundant Life has summer camp options for middle to high school students called ONEWEEK, along with a summer camp for elementary-age children. Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! • The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. • Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... • Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #SummerCamp The Hildebrands welcome Paytn Schumer, the Student Ministry Director at Abundant Life, and Meg Gasper, the Children’s Event Coordinator at Abundant Life, to talk about the importance of summer camp. The hosts talked about how summer camp changed their lives. Jen was saved at a Vacation Bible School event as a child, and she learned to really follow God and grew a relationship with Him at summer camp. That camp is also where she met Bill, so it has a special place in their hearts. Bill spoke about how it was his favorite place to be, and he never wanted to leave. Paytn and Meg talked about how summer camp is an opportunity for children to grow in their relationship with God through music, friendships, sermons, Bible study, and more. Students get to build relationships with like-minded peers and mentors while they are away from home. They also learn how to follow Jesus in a safe and fun environment, and are equipped with the tools to keep learning once they get home. Sending your child to summer camp removes the distractions of a routine, social media, and technology. At summer camp, your child gets to have fun while also learning more about God’s character. They get to fully focus on God, the Bible, and His people. The Hildebrands described summer camp as another tool in the toolbox for parents to help their children grow spiritually. Abundant Life has summer camp options for middle to high school students called ONEWEEK, along with a summer camp for elementary-age children. Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! • The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. • Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... • Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #SummerCamp false full 50 a9205870-527b-4d12-b1ba-a10515408698 Importance of Financially Planning for Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E14 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/importance-of-financially-planning-for-families-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e14-juRNOebL Importance of Financially Planning for Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E14 Abudant Life 00:29:09 Roger Sprouse, a financial advisor, joins the Hildebrands to discuss financial planning for families. Roger has been working in the financial sector for 30 years, and he shares with the Hildebrands how he and his wife prepared their children financially for the world. Some of the ways Roger says he and his wife financially planned for their family were: Always making it a focus to go to a good, wise church Having open communication with your children Make giving to the Lord a priority Roger spoke about the importance of the 10-10-80 rule when financially planning for families. Ten percent of your income first goes to the Lord, the next ten percent goes toward your savings, and you live off the 80% that’s left. The hosts and Roger say that the rule helps families plan for the future, especially when it comes to living debt-free. Families should aim to live without debt because it allows them to do so many things, like give more to the church. The Hildebrands chimed in with their story of being missionaries in Africa and talked about how they couldn’t serve as missionaries until they became debt free as a family. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Financialplanning Roger Sprouse, a financial advisor, joins the Hildebrands to discuss financial planning for families. Roger has been working in the financial sector for 30 years, and he shares with the Hildebrands how he and his wife prepared their children financially for the world. Some of the ways Roger says he and his wife financially planned for their family were: Always making it a focus to go to a good, wise church Having open communication with your children Make giving to the Lord a priority Roger spoke about the importance of the 10-10-80 rule when financially planning for families. Ten percent of your income first goes to the Lord, the next ten percent goes toward your savings, and you live off the 80% that’s left. The hosts and Roger say that the rule helps families plan for the future, especially when it comes to living debt-free. Families should aim to live without debt because it allows them to do so many things, like give more to the church. The Hildebrands chimed in with their story of being missionaries in Africa and talked about how they couldn’t serve as missionaries until they became debt free as a family. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Financialplanning false full 49 2b208de1-6c2a-487e-8a6b-70d16e91c21d Talking to Your Children About Same-Sex Attraction | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E13 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-to-your-children-about-same-sex-attraction-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e13-O2oUXItc Talking to Your Children About Same-Sex Attraction | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E13 Abudant Life 00:27:58 Dr. Cary Corely, a family counselor, joins the Hildebrands to discuss helpful ways parents should respond when their child says they are struggling with same-sex attraction. Dr. Corely discussed the importance of not saying or doing anything definitive in that conversation about same-sex attraction. He encouraged parents to take time to think and process while still expressing love for the child. This gave the Holy Spirit the time to help the parents understand how He wanted them to respond. When parents are able to process, Dr. Corely highlights places they should turn: Prayer Bible (specifically the book of Romans) The Hildebrands mentioned how it might be easy for parents to ask themselves, “What did I do wrong?” Dr. Corely said several factors that come into play when it comes to same-sex attraction. There are many families where the children struggle with same sex attraction, and it has nothing to do with what the parents did or did not do. The hosts want to remind parents the importance of making a difference with our kids by love and support while also not sacrificing our own beliefs. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Samesexattraction Dr. Cary Corely, a family counselor, joins the Hildebrands to discuss helpful ways parents should respond when their child says they are struggling with same-sex attraction. Dr. Corely discussed the importance of not saying or doing anything definitive in that conversation about same-sex attraction. He encouraged parents to take time to think and process while still expressing love for the child. This gave the Holy Spirit the time to help the parents understand how He wanted them to respond. When parents are able to process, Dr. Corely highlights places they should turn: Prayer Bible (specifically the book of Romans) The Hildebrands mentioned how it might be easy for parents to ask themselves, “What did I do wrong?” Dr. Corely said several factors that come into play when it comes to same-sex attraction. There are many families where the children struggle with same sex attraction, and it has nothing to do with what the parents did or did not do. The hosts want to remind parents the importance of making a difference with our kids by love and support while also not sacrificing our own beliefs. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Samesexattraction false full 48 bdff6e67-7345-44e9-b1c8-5d040bb330aa Helping Your Children Through Grief & Loss | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E12 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/helping-your-children-through-grief-loss-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e12-5DeXUYBE Helping Your Children Through Grief & Loss | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E12 Abudant Life 00:26:47 The Hildebrands welcome Carolyn Asher, a counselor at Abundant Life, to discuss children’s grief and loss and ways for parents to help them through that process. Jen shared about losing her brother after a long battle with cancer. She asked Carolyn about the ways to help her children grieve the loss of their uncle. Carolyn says it’s just as important for parents to learn how to grieve so they can help with their children’s grief and loss. She outlined the five stages of grief: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Going through the stages of grief and loss is difficult. Each person goes through a stage in their own time. Parents wanting to help their children’s grief and loss need to model behavior. An example of that can be showing how they lean on God during the process. Another way parents can help their children’s grief and loss is by asking their kids what they are feeling. Parents can empathize with their children too. Sharing their feelings during the difficult time can show a child it’s okay for them to be struggling too. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Griefandloss The Hildebrands welcome Carolyn Asher, a counselor at Abundant Life, to discuss children’s grief and loss and ways for parents to help them through that process. Jen shared about losing her brother after a long battle with cancer. She asked Carolyn about the ways to help her children grieve the loss of their uncle. Carolyn says it’s just as important for parents to learn how to grieve so they can help with their children’s grief and loss. She outlined the five stages of grief: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Going through the stages of grief and loss is difficult. Each person goes through a stage in their own time. Parents wanting to help their children’s grief and loss need to model behavior. An example of that can be showing how they lean on God during the process. Another way parents can help their children’s grief and loss is by asking their kids what they are feeling. Parents can empathize with their children too. Sharing their feelings during the difficult time can show a child it’s okay for them to be struggling too. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Griefandloss false full 47 f525c413-7af7-482e-9d29-80ed4c624db6 Parenting Your Children Through Sports | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E11 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/parenting-your-children-through-sports-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e11-NbUIpMes Parenting Your Children Through Sports | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E11 Abudant Life 00:31:47 Les Norman, a former Kansas City Royals player and host of the radio show, “Breakin’ the Norm,” joins the hosts to talk about parenting and sports. Les talked about how when he was growing up, sports were an escape. He wanted to be part of something that was joyful and happy instead of the fighting and abuse he saw at home. When he was married, he talked with his wife about parenting their children while he was an MLB player. Les knew he didn’t want to raise his children while on the road. He retired from professional baseball before his two boys were born. As they navigated parenting and sports, Les decided to coach his kids’ teams. Les shared some of the ways parents can help sports and faith intersect. Sports can help teach kids biblical characteristics like: Character Teamwork Respect Perseverance Before putting a child into a youth league, Les said every parent needs to ask themselves why. It cannot be motivated by an unfulfilled dream of yours or a need to pay for college when they’re older. Encouraging your children to participate in sports can be a healthy parenting tool, but parents must check their motives. Les also highlighted the importance of balance for parents raising children who are playing sports. Not every moment, especially when they’re young, needs to be about the game or the team. Children are children at the end of the day, and they need time and space to be kids! Join Les as he shares how to honor the Lord while navigating parenting and sports. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Parentingandsports Les Norman, a former Kansas City Royals player and host of the radio show, “Breakin’ the Norm,” joins the hosts to talk about parenting and sports. Les talked about how when he was growing up, sports were an escape. He wanted to be part of something that was joyful and happy instead of the fighting and abuse he saw at home. When he was married, he talked with his wife about parenting their children while he was an MLB player. Les knew he didn’t want to raise his children while on the road. He retired from professional baseball before his two boys were born. As they navigated parenting and sports, Les decided to coach his kids’ teams. Les shared some of the ways parents can help sports and faith intersect. Sports can help teach kids biblical characteristics like: Character Teamwork Respect Perseverance Before putting a child into a youth league, Les said every parent needs to ask themselves why. It cannot be motivated by an unfulfilled dream of yours or a need to pay for college when they’re older. Encouraging your children to participate in sports can be a healthy parenting tool, but parents must check their motives. Les also highlighted the importance of balance for parents raising children who are playing sports. Not every moment, especially when they’re young, needs to be about the game or the team. Children are children at the end of the day, and they need time and space to be kids! Join Les as he shares how to honor the Lord while navigating parenting and sports. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Parentingandsports false full 46 e242d81f-bbc8-4b91-91f6-a87ca5c261bf A Heart for Fostering and Adopting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E10 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-heart-for-fostering-and-adopting-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e10-qEky5JWC A Heart for Fostering and Adopting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E10 Abudant Life 00:26:12 Matt and Jocelyn Kepner joined the hosts to talk about the importance of fostering and adopting. They talk about Matt’s difficult upbringing. He bounced around houses from the time he was 15 years old until he was an adult. When Matt married Jocelyn, he was worried about being a good father because he didn’t have any good examples while growing up. Jocelyn brought up fostering. They prayed about it, seeking guidance on making such a large commitment and if it would be right for their family. Later on, they felt God calling them to it. Jocelyn explains the purpose of fostering and how it’s different from adoption. Fostering provides children who came from abusive or neglectful homes with a safe place to stay while their parents go through programs to prove to the government that they are fit to take care of their children again. The ultimate goal of fostering is to reunify the children with their parents. In seven years, the Kepners have fostered 29 children. Fostering and adopting can be very rewarding. It requires a lot of patience, compassion and leaning on God. The Kepners say there are important questions every couple or family should ask before fostering or adopting. How is my relationship with God? How will this impact my family dynamic? Do I have a good support system? Abundant Life has resources for foster and adoptive families, which you can find that at https://livingproof.co/get-involved/family/foster-and-adoption/ Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Fosterandadopt Matt and Jocelyn Kepner joined the hosts to talk about the importance of fostering and adopting. They talk about Matt’s difficult upbringing. He bounced around houses from the time he was 15 years old until he was an adult. When Matt married Jocelyn, he was worried about being a good father because he didn’t have any good examples while growing up. Jocelyn brought up fostering. They prayed about it, seeking guidance on making such a large commitment and if it would be right for their family. Later on, they felt God calling them to it. Jocelyn explains the purpose of fostering and how it’s different from adoption. Fostering provides children who came from abusive or neglectful homes with a safe place to stay while their parents go through programs to prove to the government that they are fit to take care of their children again. The ultimate goal of fostering is to reunify the children with their parents. In seven years, the Kepners have fostered 29 children. Fostering and adopting can be very rewarding. It requires a lot of patience, compassion and leaning on God. The Kepners say there are important questions every couple or family should ask before fostering or adopting. How is my relationship with God? How will this impact my family dynamic? Do I have a good support system? Abundant Life has resources for foster and adoptive families, which you can find that at https://livingproof.co/get-involved/family/foster-and-adoption/ Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Fosterandadopt adopting, fostering false full 45 015bd135-a9ba-45d0-a853-87623478c411 Handling Family Conflict with Your Teen | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E9 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/handling-family-conflict-with-your-teen-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e9-tgZHXESM Handling Family Conflict with Your Teen | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E9 Abudant Life 00:26:25 Toshaun Avery, the Student Pastor at Abundant Life joins the hosts to talk about dealing with family conflict, especially for families with teenagers. Toshaun encourages parents to remember relationships are the foundation. He says they need to be honest with themselves about where they’ve invested in their child’s life and if they really know their teen. Toshaun says when handling family conflict, parents should answer the following questions for themselves: What do you want them to know when addressing conflict? What do you want them to do after this conversation? What do you want to accomplish by having this conversation? What do you want them to feel? The hosts remembered while they were raising their sons how important it was to ask questions. Seeking to understand where their children were when handling family conflict helped the parents see another perspective. The hosts and Toshaun also highlighted the importance of timing the conversation for when the child might be more receptive to it. Knowing if your child has had a bad day can make the conversation not go as well as parents dealing with family conflict might hope. Toshaun and the hosts also discussed some resources for parents while raising their children and dealing with family conflict. One of these was Abundant Life’s Counseling Center. You can find out more here: https://livingproof.co/resources/abundant-life-counseling-center/ Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #familyconflict Toshaun Avery, the Student Pastor at Abundant Life joins the hosts to talk about dealing with family conflict, especially for families with teenagers. Toshaun encourages parents to remember relationships are the foundation. He says they need to be honest with themselves about where they’ve invested in their child’s life and if they really know their teen. Toshaun says when handling family conflict, parents should answer the following questions for themselves: What do you want them to know when addressing conflict? What do you want them to do after this conversation? What do you want to accomplish by having this conversation? What do you want them to feel? The hosts remembered while they were raising their sons how important it was to ask questions. Seeking to understand where their children were when handling family conflict helped the parents see another perspective. The hosts and Toshaun also highlighted the importance of timing the conversation for when the child might be more receptive to it. Knowing if your child has had a bad day can make the conversation not go as well as parents dealing with family conflict might hope. Toshaun and the hosts also discussed some resources for parents while raising their children and dealing with family conflict. One of these was Abundant Life’s Counseling Center. You can find out more here: https://livingproof.co/resources/abundant-life-counseling-center/ Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #familyconflict false full 44 02999bcf-2011-46e7-8094-66f895c449f6 Anxiety’s Impact on Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E8 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/anxietys-impact-on-parenting-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e8-QFC7qEgu Anxiety’s Impact on Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E8 Abudant Life 00:30:22 The hosts sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life, to talk about anxiety’s impact on parenting. Dr. Cox says social media is behind one of the shifts he’s seeing in counseling children. A few years ago, depression was the biggest issue children were facing. Now, it’s anxiety. One of the biggest drivers of anxiety is social media. Social media drives comparison, which is the thief of joy and where anxiety thrives. Forty years ago, parents didn’t need to worry about social media. Now, it is creating anxiety in both parents and kids. Children will model their behavior after those closest to them, especially their parents. If the parent is always anxious, the child will learn to see the world that way too. Combating anxiety’s impact on parenting can look like soothing your body. That means parents slowing down, playing with their children, connecting to God’s Word and His Creation by spending time outdoors. Dr. Cox also talked about the importance of developing a healthy, secure attachment style with your child. This happens in the first five to seven years of life. Ways parents can combat an anxious attachment style with their children is to focus on: Delighting in them Listening to them and being present in conversations Teaching them to think highly of themselves and believe that God made them. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #anxietyandparenting The hosts sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life, to talk about anxiety’s impact on parenting. Dr. Cox says social media is behind one of the shifts he’s seeing in counseling children. A few years ago, depression was the biggest issue children were facing. Now, it’s anxiety. One of the biggest drivers of anxiety is social media. Social media drives comparison, which is the thief of joy and where anxiety thrives. Forty years ago, parents didn’t need to worry about social media. Now, it is creating anxiety in both parents and kids. Children will model their behavior after those closest to them, especially their parents. If the parent is always anxious, the child will learn to see the world that way too. Combating anxiety’s impact on parenting can look like soothing your body. That means parents slowing down, playing with their children, connecting to God’s Word and His Creation by spending time outdoors. Dr. Cox also talked about the importance of developing a healthy, secure attachment style with your child. This happens in the first five to seven years of life. Ways parents can combat an anxious attachment style with their children is to focus on: Delighting in them Listening to them and being present in conversations Teaching them to think highly of themselves and believe that God made them. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #anxietyandparenting false full 43 48975a11-4ede-494e-9676-c357f537778b Parenting Tools to Raise Kids God’s Way | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E7 Tue, 3 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/parenting-tools-to-raise-kids-gods-way-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e7-vc_6UqdW Parenting Tools to Raise Kids God’s Way | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E7 Abudant Life 00:29:42 The hosts welcome Brandon and Susan Fields, members of Abundant Life, who are raising three young boys. The Fields talk about their journey to becoming parents and the choices they have made to raise their children God’s way. Before having children, the Fields were both pharmacists, working 40 hours a week, living in what they thought was their dream home. After having their first son, they both felt compelled to make changes, like downsizing their home, so they could focus more on parenting. They shared some of the parenting tools they have learned in a resource at Abundant Life. The course is called, “Growing Kids God’s Way.” All of the parenting tools in the course focus on helping parents raise their children to know and love the Lord. Some of these parenting tools include: The interrupt courtesy Verbal response after instruction Setting boundaries to limit busy-ness Having the right parenting tools is vital in raising children who know and have a relationship with God. Join us here weekly to learn more parenting tools and strategies to help your family succeed! Learn more about the Growing Kids God’s Way class https://livingproof.co/get-involved/family Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Parentingtools The hosts welcome Brandon and Susan Fields, members of Abundant Life, who are raising three young boys. The Fields talk about their journey to becoming parents and the choices they have made to raise their children God’s way. Before having children, the Fields were both pharmacists, working 40 hours a week, living in what they thought was their dream home. After having their first son, they both felt compelled to make changes, like downsizing their home, so they could focus more on parenting. They shared some of the parenting tools they have learned in a resource at Abundant Life. The course is called, “Growing Kids God’s Way.” All of the parenting tools in the course focus on helping parents raise their children to know and love the Lord. Some of these parenting tools include: The interrupt courtesy Verbal response after instruction Setting boundaries to limit busy-ness Having the right parenting tools is vital in raising children who know and have a relationship with God. Join us here weekly to learn more parenting tools and strategies to help your family succeed! Learn more about the Growing Kids God’s Way class https://livingproof.co/get-involved/family Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons   #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Parentingtools false full 42 b7938a1a-54cb-4084-a826-58f96115ac90 Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 2) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E6 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dealing-with-family-trauma-part-2-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e6-ZoXcNr9z Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 2) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E6 Abudant Life 00:27:39 The hosts welcome back Josh and Dixie Paul. They are members of Abundant Life, who’ve raised two kids while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They continued their conversation about dealing with family trauma and how it can impact relationships. Josh compared dealing with family trauma to swimming upstream. It’s going to be hard, tough and exhausting at times, but it’s going to be worth it in the end. Dixie talked about how her family trauma affected her husband and kids. It led to her kids being insecure and anxious about meeting new people or letting people in. When she decided to work on healing from her past family trauma, she learned ways to help her kids process things as well. Josh and Dixie talk about the path to finding hope through family trauma through tools like: Seeking professional help Communicating openly with a trusted family member or spouse Talking to safe, appropriate people about your past Leaning into the promises of the Lord The hosts touched on how important it is to take time to address family trauma, work on healing past hurts, and lean on other people during the process. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons     #AbundantLife  #Podcast  #FamilyMinistry  #Christian  #Familytrauma The hosts welcome back Josh and Dixie Paul. They are members of Abundant Life, who’ve raised two kids while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They continued their conversation about dealing with family trauma and how it can impact relationships. Josh compared dealing with family trauma to swimming upstream. It’s going to be hard, tough and exhausting at times, but it’s going to be worth it in the end. Dixie talked about how her family trauma affected her husband and kids. It led to her kids being insecure and anxious about meeting new people or letting people in. When she decided to work on healing from her past family trauma, she learned ways to help her kids process things as well. Josh and Dixie talk about the path to finding hope through family trauma through tools like: Seeking professional help Communicating openly with a trusted family member or spouse Talking to safe, appropriate people about your past Leaning into the promises of the Lord The hosts touched on how important it is to take time to address family trauma, work on healing past hurts, and lean on other people during the process. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons     #AbundantLife  #Podcast  #FamilyMinistry  #Christian  #Familytrauma false full 41 c9b8e1bf-7cc3-4481-b3d0-c5be8c50cb82 Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 1) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E5 Tue, 5 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dealing-with-family-trauma-part-1-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e5-nyaRrT6E Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 1) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E5 Abudant Life 00:29:16 Josh and Dixie Paul, members of Abundant Life, have raised two boys while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They join the hosts to talk about their past and the impact of family trauma on relationships. how trauma can impact families.  In Josh’s work as a psychiatrist, he works with people dealing with PTSD and trauma. He says everyone’s response to trauma is personal. What might feel huge to one person might not be a problem for another. The Hildebrands share their experiences with family trauma and said they have experience with that. They remembered recall how certain moments while they were raising their four boys were scary for one of them and not for the other. Dixie shared her family trauma from when she was growing up and how that trauma affected her as a woman, wife, and mother. She talked about how the Lord helped her find joy and healing. Josh said the real turning point for Dixie in her journey with family trauma was the moment she chose forgiveness over bitterness. The hosts, Josh and Dixie will discuss more on how trauma affects our families next week. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons     #AbundantLife  #Podcast  #FamilyMinistry  #Christian  #Familytrauma Josh and Dixie Paul, members of Abundant Life, have raised two boys while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They join the hosts to talk about their past and the impact of family trauma on relationships. how trauma can impact families.  In Josh’s work as a psychiatrist, he works with people dealing with PTSD and trauma. He says everyone’s response to trauma is personal. What might feel huge to one person might not be a problem for another. The Hildebrands share their experiences with family trauma and said they have experience with that. They remembered recall how certain moments while they were raising their four boys were scary for one of them and not for the other. Dixie shared her family trauma from when she was growing up and how that trauma affected her as a woman, wife, and mother. She talked about how the Lord helped her find joy and healing. Josh said the real turning point for Dixie in her journey with family trauma was the moment she chose forgiveness over bitterness. The hosts, Josh and Dixie will discuss more on how trauma affects our families next week. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons     #AbundantLife  #Podcast  #FamilyMinistry  #Christian  #Familytrauma false full 40 dacf87c3-1261-4f2b-b8c8-298d316578ca The Importance of Intentional Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E4 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-intentional-parenting-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e4-1aqUoR6A The Importance of Intentional Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E4 Abudant Life 00:35:22 Chad and Chelsea Glover are raising three girls- two are in middle school, and the youngest one is in second grade. Chad is the Executive Teaching Pastor at Abundant Life and the Crossroads campus pastor. They join the hosts to talk about the importance of intentional parenting. They share resources through Abundant Life while also giving book recommendations. They encourage listeners that great parenting takes intention. The key is having a map that informs you and validates that you are going in the right direction. One of these maps Chad talks about is the “WIN” of family ministry and parenting. The acronym stands for: W: walk the path I: initiate faith conversations N: never miss a God moment Chad talks about the vital time when children are preparing for school, and the work parents must do to intentionally teach them that their identity is rooted in Christ. Chelsea shares about the time she intentionally puts aside to ensure her children know who God says they are. Chad also touches on the importance of each spouse recognizing and valuing the intentional parenting the other is doing at home. Intentional parenting takes time, but it is so worth it! Discover practical tools to help you build a family that lasts through intentional parenting. Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #girlsriteofpassage Chad and Chelsea Glover are raising three girls- two are in middle school, and the youngest one is in second grade. Chad is the Executive Teaching Pastor at Abundant Life and the Crossroads campus pastor. They join the hosts to talk about the importance of intentional parenting. They share resources through Abundant Life while also giving book recommendations. They encourage listeners that great parenting takes intention. The key is having a map that informs you and validates that you are going in the right direction. One of these maps Chad talks about is the “WIN” of family ministry and parenting. The acronym stands for: W: walk the path I: initiate faith conversations N: never miss a God moment Chad talks about the vital time when children are preparing for school, and the work parents must do to intentionally teach them that their identity is rooted in Christ. Chelsea shares about the time she intentionally puts aside to ensure her children know who God says they are. Chad also touches on the importance of each spouse recognizing and valuing the intentional parenting the other is doing at home. Intentional parenting takes time, but it is so worth it! Discover practical tools to help you build a family that lasts through intentional parenting. Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #girlsriteofpassage false full 39 21edf5b1-882e-4d27-ba85-b546d87b4a68 Special Needs Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E3 Tue, 8 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/special-needs-parenting-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e3-D_rGFkXt Special Needs Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E3 Abudant Life 00:24:48 Kelsey Knutson-Leedy, the Special Needs Coordinator at Abundant Life, is raising a child with special needs. She joins the hosts to share her experience and the lessons she’s learned through special needs parenting. Kelsey talks about the resources she’s using to raise her stepson. She says the key is to have a strong community around while parenting a child with special needs. Being able to celebrate “wins” with parents who get it is really important in special needs parenting. Bill mentioned how some mile markers parents have might look different for families with special needs, including: Preparing for child and parent dedication Preparing for school Salvation Rite of passage Preparing for adulthood Kelsey shared the wisdom that raising your child with special needs might look different, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important or working. Sharing the Gospel with them might not be as traditional as with other children, but figuring out ways to help them learn about Jesus through their interests is the best approach.  Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #specialneedsparenting Kelsey Knutson-Leedy, the Special Needs Coordinator at Abundant Life, is raising a child with special needs. She joins the hosts to share her experience and the lessons she’s learned through special needs parenting. Kelsey talks about the resources she’s using to raise her stepson. She says the key is to have a strong community around while parenting a child with special needs. Being able to celebrate “wins” with parents who get it is really important in special needs parenting. Bill mentioned how some mile markers parents have might look different for families with special needs, including: Preparing for child and parent dedication Preparing for school Salvation Rite of passage Preparing for adulthood Kelsey shared the wisdom that raising your child with special needs might look different, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important or working. Sharing the Gospel with them might not be as traditional as with other children, but figuring out ways to help them learn about Jesus through their interests is the best approach.  Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #specialneedsparenting false full 38 9474c9e2-16f3-4915-b5e4-33a15a2a6466 Celebrating a Girl’s Rite of Passage | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E2 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-a-girls-rite-of-passage-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e2-9JFXpvZ6 Celebrating a Girl’s Rite of Passage | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E2 Abudant Life 00:24:27 After raising three girls to adulthood, Todd and Angela have much wisdom to share on helping girls mature into women. They join the hosts to talk about celebrating a girl’s rite of passage. Angela shares about the resources she used to raise her girls. She encourages listeners to do what best fits their family when it comes to a girl’s rite of passage. The key is to be intentional about the way you do it! Girls need their parents to be present when they are processing emotions and changes. Angela shares about the conversations and special parts of the rite of passage celebrations she did with each of her daughters. Todd gives dads tips on how they can play active roles in their daughters’ lives, including… Inviting them into his activities Taking them on daddy-daughter dates Listening and being present when they are talking Letting them see him treat his wife with care and respect Other people will try to define girls as they mature into womanhood. A girl’s rite of passage should always include elements that remind them of who they are in Christ. The most important thing you can pass on to your daughter is God’s truth! The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #girlsriteofpassage After raising three girls to adulthood, Todd and Angela have much wisdom to share on helping girls mature into women. They join the hosts to talk about celebrating a girl’s rite of passage. Angela shares about the resources she used to raise her girls. She encourages listeners to do what best fits their family when it comes to a girl’s rite of passage. The key is to be intentional about the way you do it! Girls need their parents to be present when they are processing emotions and changes. Angela shares about the conversations and special parts of the rite of passage celebrations she did with each of her daughters. Todd gives dads tips on how they can play active roles in their daughters’ lives, including… Inviting them into his activities Taking them on daddy-daughter dates Listening and being present when they are talking Letting them see him treat his wife with care and respect Other people will try to define girls as they mature into womanhood. A girl’s rite of passage should always include elements that remind them of who they are in Christ. The most important thing you can pass on to your daughter is God’s truth! The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #girlsriteofpassage false full 37 888b49fe-e4d9-41ef-b76f-e988ca06cb26 Creating Family Experiences | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E1 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-family-experiences-abundant-life-family-podcast-s2e1-w81FTElY Creating Family Experiences | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E1 Abudant Life 00:28:35 In this episode of the Abundant Life Family podcast, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Drew Davis, the director of Equipped Outdoors. Drew and his wife, Charissa, use Equipped Outdoors as a ministry to introduce families to God’s creation in the outdoors. They believe that while objects and gifts come and go, experiences can last for a lifetime. We only have a short period of time with our kids. How can you create family experiences with your kids so you can be their primary source of influence, development, and growth? Drew shares some valuable tips on navigating family experiences with kids who aren’t super excited and on dealing with unexpected obstacles that pop up. He encourages parents to be on the same page about the family experiences and activities they are doing to make it enjoyable for everyone. He and the hosts all agree that their kids will carry the memories of family experiences with them once they leave the house. The time to start building those memories is now! The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Familyexperiences In this episode of the Abundant Life Family podcast, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Drew Davis, the director of Equipped Outdoors. Drew and his wife, Charissa, use Equipped Outdoors as a ministry to introduce families to God’s creation in the outdoors. They believe that while objects and gifts come and go, experiences can last for a lifetime. We only have a short period of time with our kids. How can you create family experiences with your kids so you can be their primary source of influence, development, and growth? Drew shares some valuable tips on navigating family experiences with kids who aren’t super excited and on dealing with unexpected obstacles that pop up. He encourages parents to be on the same page about the family experiences and activities they are doing to make it enjoyable for everyone. He and the hosts all agree that their kids will carry the memories of family experiences with them once they leave the house. The time to start building those memories is now! The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Familyexperiences false full 36 5fcb2ddc-0940-44e2-b94b-92a4e3a208c9 Blended & Blessed (Part 2) – Parenting as a Team | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 35) Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abudant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/blended-and-blessed-parenting-as-a-team-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-35-iYZ0h01N Blended & Blessed (Part 2) – Parenting as a Team | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 35) Abudant Life 00:25:16 Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they continue their conversation with Scott and Lori Ridings about building a blended family. Scott and Lori share some important lessons they learned while blending their families. They were intentional with the language they used to talk about their family, which allowed them to build trust with their kids. Scott and Lori share how they worked to connect with their kids by making time and space for conversations when the kids were ready. They share stories about disciplining their kids and navigating tough conversations. They encouraged couples to be unified, loyal, consistent, and forgiving while navigating parenting as a team. Forgiveness must be a part of your marriage if you want to look like Christ, but that requires humility. The enemy wants to keep you and your spouse isolated in your struggles as a couple and family. But you can overcome him by reaching out and asking for help! __ The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they continue their conversation with Scott and Lori Ridings about building a blended family. Scott and Lori share some important lessons they learned while blending their families. They were intentional with the language they used to talk about their family, which allowed them to build trust with their kids. Scott and Lori share how they worked to connect with their kids by making time and space for conversations when the kids were ready. They share stories about disciplining their kids and navigating tough conversations. They encouraged couples to be unified, loyal, consistent, and forgiving while navigating parenting as a team. Forgiveness must be a part of your marriage if you want to look like Christ, but that requires humility. The enemy wants to keep you and your spouse isolated in your struggles as a couple and family. But you can overcome him by reaching out and asking for help! __ The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... false full 35 8677db46-5bd2-4252-9b78-65a1cb37dc9a Blended & Blessed – Faith-based solutions for Blended Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 34) Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Scott Ridings, Lori Ridings, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/blended-blessed-faith-based-solutions-for-blended-families-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-34-4jYixwfU Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Blended & Blessed – Faith-based solutions for Blended Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 34) Scott Ridings, Lori Ridings, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:29:18 Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last. Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last. podcast, faith-based marriage, family life, christian family, relationships, communication, stepfamily, intentionality, blended family, faith, parenting, abundant life family podcast, christian family life, family, marriage, biblical principles, abundant life false full 34 3fcdcd34-db64-4f93-b6e0-d7ddd8372980 Speaking Love | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 33) In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Doug Geiger, Director of Counseling at Abundant Life, to explore how families can effectively use the five love languages to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships.

In this insightful episode, Bill, Jen, and Doug delve into the practical application of the five love languages. They discuss how understanding and speaking each other's love languages can help family members communicate more effectively, especially during challenging times. By learning to express love in ways that resonate best with each person, families can foster deeper connections and emotional understanding.

Join the conversation to discover valuable strategies for speaking love into your family members' lives and enhancing your familial bonds through intentional and thoughtful communication.

For more resources and information, visit livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:12:23 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Doug Geiger, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-love-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-33-dyQEuz5y In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Doug Geiger, Director of Counseling at Abundant Life, to explore how families can effectively use the five love languages to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships.

In this insightful episode, Bill, Jen, and Doug delve into the practical application of the five love languages. They discuss how understanding and speaking each other's love languages can help family members communicate more effectively, especially during challenging times. By learning to express love in ways that resonate best with each person, families can foster deeper connections and emotional understanding.

Join the conversation to discover valuable strategies for speaking love into your family members' lives and enhancing your familial bonds through intentional and thoughtful communication.

For more resources and information, visit livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Speaking Love | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 33) Doug Geiger, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:22:10 In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Doug Geiger, Director of Counseling at Abundant Life, to explore how families can effectively use the five love languages to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships. In this insightful episode, Bill, Jen, and Doug delve into the practical application of the five love languages. They discuss how understanding and speaking each other's love languages can help family members communicate more effectively, especially during challenging times. By learning to express love in ways that resonate best with each person, families can foster deeper connections and emotional understanding. Join the conversation to discover valuable strategies for speaking love into your family members' lives and enhancing your familial bonds through intentional and thoughtful communication. For more resources and information, visit livingproof.co/family. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Doug Geiger, Director of Counseling at Abundant Life, to explore how families can effectively use the five love languages to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships. In this insightful episode, Bill, Jen, and Doug delve into the practical application of the five love languages. They discuss how understanding and speaking each other's love languages can help family members communicate more effectively, especially during challenging times. By learning to express love in ways that resonate best with each person, families can foster deeper connections and emotional understanding. Join the conversation to discover valuable strategies for speaking love into your family members' lives and enhancing your familial bonds through intentional and thoughtful communication. For more resources and information, visit livingproof.co/family. acts of service, emotional understanding., physical touch, family discipleship, quality time, five love languages, spouse, love, christian families, christian marriage, words of affirmation, family counseling, difficult conversations, family communication, abundant life church, expressing love, speaking love, marriage, gary chapman, relationship building, gifts false full 33 8210c48c-59b1-4ea0-97b2-b7c8cd448756 The Parenting Toolbox | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 32) Welcome to Episode 32 of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, titled "The Parenting Toolbox." Join host Bill Hildebrand as he converses with Dale Hudson, Abundant Life Children's Pastor, on equipping Christian parents with essential tools to teach their children the Gospel and foster a relationship with Jesus.

In this episode, Dale and Bill emphasize the importance of parents modeling their own love for Jesus at home, and how kids and student ministry can support but not replace this crucial aspect. They introduce Abundant Life's "10 Mile Markers for Family Discipleship," offering practical steps for parents to intentionally guide their children on their spiritual journey.

Discover how these mile-markers and other valuable tools can be added to your parenting toolbox to effectively disciple your children. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies that can help Christian parents feel confident and empowered in their role.

For more resources, visit livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2024 14:10:21 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Dale Hudson, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-parenting-toolbox-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-32-BVDSJnEA Welcome to Episode 32 of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, titled "The Parenting Toolbox." Join host Bill Hildebrand as he converses with Dale Hudson, Abundant Life Children's Pastor, on equipping Christian parents with essential tools to teach their children the Gospel and foster a relationship with Jesus.

In this episode, Dale and Bill emphasize the importance of parents modeling their own love for Jesus at home, and how kids and student ministry can support but not replace this crucial aspect. They introduce Abundant Life's "10 Mile Markers for Family Discipleship," offering practical steps for parents to intentionally guide their children on their spiritual journey.

Discover how these mile-markers and other valuable tools can be added to your parenting toolbox to effectively disciple your children. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies that can help Christian parents feel confident and empowered in their role.

For more resources, visit livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> The Parenting Toolbox | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 32) Dale Hudson, Bill Hildebrand 00:24:47 Welcome to Episode 32 of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, titled "The Parenting Toolbox." Join host Bill Hildebrand as he converses with Dale Hudson, Abundant Life Children's Pastor, on equipping Christian parents with essential tools to teach their children the Gospel and foster a relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Dale and Bill emphasize the importance of parents modeling their own love for Jesus at home, and how kids and student ministry can support but not replace this crucial aspect. They introduce Abundant Life's "10 Mile Markers for Family Discipleship," offering practical steps for parents to intentionally guide their children on their spiritual journey. Discover how these mile-markers and other valuable tools can be added to your parenting toolbox to effectively disciple your children. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies that can help Christian parents feel confident and empowered in their role. For more resources, visit livingproof.co/family. Welcome to Episode 32 of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, titled "The Parenting Toolbox." Join host Bill Hildebrand as he converses with Dale Hudson, Abundant Life Children's Pastor, on equipping Christian parents with essential tools to teach their children the Gospel and foster a relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Dale and Bill emphasize the importance of parents modeling their own love for Jesus at home, and how kids and student ministry can support but not replace this crucial aspect. They introduce Abundant Life's "10 Mile Markers for Family Discipleship," offering practical steps for parents to intentionally guide their children on their spiritual journey. Discover how these mile-markers and other valuable tools can be added to your parenting toolbox to effectively disciple your children. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies that can help Christian parents feel confident and empowered in their role. For more resources, visit livingproof.co/family. 10 mile markers, christian family, parenting toolbox, family discipleship, jesus, teaching children, parenting tools, gospel, dale hudson, kids ministry, abundant life family podcast, spiritual journey., student ministry, christian parents, bill hildebrand false full 32 252f4020-a81f-4961-b677-5b09f72d0118 Steering Your Family to Success - God's Way | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 31) As parents, how do we steer our family to success? And what does that success look like?
In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, host Bill Hildebrand engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rob and Tatum Poettgen about what it means to set up your family for success according to God's plan. Discover how God's definition of success differs from the world's, emphasizing the importance of making His name known on earth.

Join us as Rob and Tatum share their family tradition of choosing "One Word" each year. This simple yet powerful practice helps them focus on eternal goals rather than worldly aspirations. Learn how this tradition can transform your family's direction and bring you closer to God's purpose.

Tune in for practical tips, faith-based insights, and a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to achieve success in a family setting. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable wisdom and actionable steps to guide your family towards a more abundant life, God's way.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abundant Life, Bill Hildebrand, Tatum Poettgen, Rob Poettgen) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/steering-your-family-to-success-gods-way-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-31-249VtLb2 As parents, how do we steer our family to success? And what does that success look like?
In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, host Bill Hildebrand engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rob and Tatum Poettgen about what it means to set up your family for success according to God's plan. Discover how God's definition of success differs from the world's, emphasizing the importance of making His name known on earth.

Join us as Rob and Tatum share their family tradition of choosing "One Word" each year. This simple yet powerful practice helps them focus on eternal goals rather than worldly aspirations. Learn how this tradition can transform your family's direction and bring you closer to God's purpose.

Tune in for practical tips, faith-based insights, and a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to achieve success in a family setting. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable wisdom and actionable steps to guide your family towards a more abundant life, God's way.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Steering Your Family to Success - God's Way | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 31) Abundant Life, Bill Hildebrand, Tatum Poettgen, Rob Poettgen 00:23:04 As parents, how do we steer our family to success? And what does that success look like? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, host Bill Hildebrand engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rob and Tatum Poettgen about what it means to set up your family for success according to God's plan. Discover how God's definition of success differs from the world's, emphasizing the importance of making His name known on earth. Join us as Rob and Tatum share their family tradition of choosing "One Word" each year. This simple yet powerful practice helps them focus on eternal goals rather than worldly aspirations. Learn how this tradition can transform your family's direction and bring you closer to God's purpose. Tune in for practical tips, faith-based insights, and a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to achieve success in a family setting. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable wisdom and actionable steps to guide your family towards a more abundant life, God's way. As parents, how do we steer our family to success? And what does that success look like? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, host Bill Hildebrand engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rob and Tatum Poettgen about what it means to set up your family for success according to God's plan. Discover how God's definition of success differs from the world's, emphasizing the importance of making His name known on earth. Join us as Rob and Tatum share their family tradition of choosing "One Word" each year. This simple yet powerful practice helps them focus on eternal goals rather than worldly aspirations. Learn how this tradition can transform your family's direction and bring you closer to God's purpose. Tune in for practical tips, faith-based insights, and a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to achieve success in a family setting. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable wisdom and actionable steps to guide your family towards a more abundant life, God's way. spiritual growth, god’s purpose, god's way to success, goal, eternal goals, one word tradition, family success, christian family success, family focus, christian parenting, goals, family traditions, abundant life family podcast, family, faith-based family false full 31 7793d8ba-8ceb-4bda-9116-acef4b554bf4 Building Intimacy | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 30) When our lives our busy, it's easy for our soulmates to turn into our emotionally distant roommates, but true, lasting connection to our spouses require intentional effort.

Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they welcome Jeff and Barb Nichols,

In this episode, the Nichols share their wisdom on strengthening your marriage through building intimacy, fun, and emotional connection. They emphasize the importance of continuous effort and communication in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Remember, a thriving marriage is built on more than just love—it's about consistent connection and shared joy.

If you're seeking practical insights to deepen your marital bond and foster a lasting emotional connection, this episode is for you.

For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family

 


 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2024 17:06:49 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jeff and Barb Nichols, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-intimacy-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-30-ObCZqz84 When our lives our busy, it's easy for our soulmates to turn into our emotionally distant roommates, but true, lasting connection to our spouses require intentional effort.

Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they welcome Jeff and Barb Nichols,

In this episode, the Nichols share their wisdom on strengthening your marriage through building intimacy, fun, and emotional connection. They emphasize the importance of continuous effort and communication in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Remember, a thriving marriage is built on more than just love—it's about consistent connection and shared joy.

If you're seeking practical insights to deepen your marital bond and foster a lasting emotional connection, this episode is for you.

For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family

 


 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Building Intimacy | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 30) Jeff and Barb Nichols, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:24:17 When our lives our busy, it's easy for our soulmates to turn into our emotionally distant roommates, but true, lasting connection to our spouses require intentional effort. Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they welcome Jeff and Barb Nichols, In this episode, the Nichols share their wisdom on strengthening your marriage through building intimacy, fun, and emotional connection. They emphasize the importance of continuous effort and communication in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Remember, a thriving marriage is built on more than just love—it's about consistent connection and shared joy. If you're seeking practical insights to deepen your marital bond and foster a lasting emotional connection, this episode is for you. For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family When our lives our busy, it's easy for our soulmates to turn into our emotionally distant roommates, but true, lasting connection to our spouses require intentional effort. Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they welcome Jeff and Barb Nichols, In this episode, the Nichols share their wisdom on strengthening your marriage through building intimacy, fun, and emotional connection. They emphasize the importance of continuous effort and communication in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Remember, a thriving marriage is built on more than just love—it's about consistent connection and shared joy. If you're seeking practical insights to deepen your marital bond and foster a lasting emotional connection, this episode is for you. For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family deepening marital bond, marital bond, lasting marriage connection, faith-based marriage advice, christian marriage podcast, thriving marriage tips, maintaining healthy relationships, strengthening marriage tips, emotional connection in marriage, practical marriage advice, fun in marriage, building intimacy in marriage, continuous effort in marriage, intentional effort in marriage, shared joy in marriage, family, abundant life, christian family podcast. false full 30 5c24eba9-1f72-4eec-9e6f-84dc53a52793 Building a Healthy Home | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 29) Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they delve into the inspiring journey of the Koontz family. With 35 years of marriage and a commitment to faith, trust, and service, Pat and Justine Koontz, along with their adult daughter Tommye, share valuable insights on cultivating a thriving home culture. Discover practical strategies and heartfelt experiences that can empower your family to build lasting bonds grounded in shared values. Tune in for this enriching discussion on creating a healthy and abundant family life.

 

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Justin Koontz, Tommye Koontz, Bill Hildebrand, Pat Koontz, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-healthy-home-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-29-6_zTX8xA Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they delve into the inspiring journey of the Koontz family. With 35 years of marriage and a commitment to faith, trust, and service, Pat and Justine Koontz, along with their adult daughter Tommye, share valuable insights on cultivating a thriving home culture. Discover practical strategies and heartfelt experiences that can empower your family to build lasting bonds grounded in shared values. Tune in for this enriching discussion on creating a healthy and abundant family life.

 

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Building a Healthy Home | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 29) Justin Koontz, Tommye Koontz, Bill Hildebrand, Pat Koontz, Jen Hildebrand 00:28:36 Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they delve into the inspiring journey of the Koontz family. With 35 years of marriage and a commitment to faith, trust, and service, Pat and Justine Koontz, along with their adult daughter Tommye, share valuable insights on cultivating a thriving home culture. Discover practical strategies and heartfelt experiences that can empower your family to build lasting bonds grounded in shared values. Tune in for this enriching discussion on creating a healthy and abundant family life. Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they delve into the inspiring journey of the Koontz family. With 35 years of marriage and a commitment to faith, trust, and service, Pat and Justine Koontz, along with their adult daughter Tommye, share valuable insights on cultivating a thriving home culture. Discover practical strategies and heartfelt experiences that can empower your family to build lasting bonds grounded in shared values. Tune in for this enriching discussion on creating a healthy and abundant family life. serving others, family values, faith in family, healthy home culture, building trust, young adult, parenting, abundant life family podcast false full 29 2dc9ab89-7131-4709-b880-46e96bdb0d53 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 28 | When Healing Hurts Healing can be painful. It's tempting to ignore our wounds and carry on, but true healing requires facing our hurts head-on.

Discover the power of facing emotional pain head-on with hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast. Join family counselor Dr. Cary Corley as he delves into navigating past wounds and embracing healing from emotional trauma.

In this episode, Dr. Corley emphasizes the importance of confronting our pain to move forward effectively and experience true restoration. Remember, our God is a healer and restorer, no matter how deep the wounds.

Seeking practical insights to overcome emotional scars? This episode is for you.

If you're looking for more resources to help you build a Family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 7 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-28-when-healing-hurts-iNFhutsd Healing can be painful. It's tempting to ignore our wounds and carry on, but true healing requires facing our hurts head-on.

Discover the power of facing emotional pain head-on with hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast. Join family counselor Dr. Cary Corley as he delves into navigating past wounds and embracing healing from emotional trauma.

In this episode, Dr. Corley emphasizes the importance of confronting our pain to move forward effectively and experience true restoration. Remember, our God is a healer and restorer, no matter how deep the wounds.

Seeking practical insights to overcome emotional scars? This episode is for you.

If you're looking for more resources to help you build a Family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 28 | When Healing Hurts Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:26:25 Healing can be painful. It's tempting to ignore our wounds and carry on, but true healing requires facing our hurts head-on. Discover the power of facing emotional pain head-on with hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast. Join family counselor Dr. Cary Corley as he delves into navigating past wounds and embracing healing from emotional trauma. In this episode, Dr. Corley emphasizes the importance of confronting our pain to move forward effectively and experience true restoration. Remember, our God is a healer and restorer, no matter how deep the wounds. Seeking practical insights to overcome emotional scars? This episode is for you. If you're looking for more resources to help you build a Family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family. Healing can be painful. It's tempting to ignore our wounds and carry on, but true healing requires facing our hurts head-on. Discover the power of facing emotional pain head-on with hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast. Join family counselor Dr. Cary Corley as he delves into navigating past wounds and embracing healing from emotional trauma. In this episode, Dr. Corley emphasizes the importance of confronting our pain to move forward effectively and experience true restoration. Remember, our God is a healer and restorer, no matter how deep the wounds. Seeking practical insights to overcome emotional scars? This episode is for you. If you're looking for more resources to help you build a Family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family. emotion, pain, pain through suffering, relationship challenges, healing, wholeness and restoration, trails, family counseling, emotional pain, facing pain, christian counseling, restoring relationships, emotional trauma, hope, how do i heal?, emotional scars, abundant life false full 28 ae850129-66f8-4c13-aae9-3dbd941567b0 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 27 | How to Handle Difficult Relationships Research shows most couples go to marriage counseling about 6 years too late.

But sometimes when our relationships get difficult, there's not a major breach of trust. It's the little, every-day annoyances that build up and change our perceptions of each other.

But our spouse is not the enemy.

In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with family counselor, Dr. Cary Corley to talk about how to turn the tide when our relationships start getting difficult.

Cary gives us practical tools and tips to help us re-frame our relationships when love starts to turn to contempt.

Relationships are never hopeless, because our God is a God who restores.

If you are looking for tools to help improve your relationships, whether it's your marriage, children, parents, or co-worker, we want to help you.

 

Go to livingproof.co/family or livingproof.co/counseling to find resources and tools to help you build a family that lasts.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Cary Corley, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-27-how-to-handle-difficult-relationships-9MhffZan Research shows most couples go to marriage counseling about 6 years too late.

But sometimes when our relationships get difficult, there's not a major breach of trust. It's the little, every-day annoyances that build up and change our perceptions of each other.

But our spouse is not the enemy.

In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with family counselor, Dr. Cary Corley to talk about how to turn the tide when our relationships start getting difficult.

Cary gives us practical tools and tips to help us re-frame our relationships when love starts to turn to contempt.

Relationships are never hopeless, because our God is a God who restores.

If you are looking for tools to help improve your relationships, whether it's your marriage, children, parents, or co-worker, we want to help you.

 

Go to livingproof.co/family or livingproof.co/counseling to find resources and tools to help you build a family that lasts.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 27 | How to Handle Difficult Relationships Cary Corley, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:23:06 Research shows most couples go to marriage counseling about 6 years too late. But sometimes when our relationships get difficult, there's not a major breach of trust. It's the little, every-day annoyances that build up and change our perceptions of each other. But our spouse is not the enemy. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with family counselor, Dr. Cary Corley to talk about how to turn the tide when our relationships start getting difficult. Cary gives us practical tools and tips to help us re-frame our relationships when love starts to turn to contempt. Relationships are never hopeless, because our God is a God who restores. If you are looking for tools to help improve your relationships, whether it's your marriage, children, parents, or co-worker, we want to help you. Go to livingproof.co/family or livingproof.co/counseling to find resources and tools to help you build a family that lasts. Research shows most couples go to marriage counseling about 6 years too late. But sometimes when our relationships get difficult, there's not a major breach of trust. It's the little, every-day annoyances that build up and change our perceptions of each other. But our spouse is not the enemy. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with family counselor, Dr. Cary Corley to talk about how to turn the tide when our relationships start getting difficult. Cary gives us practical tools and tips to help us re-frame our relationships when love starts to turn to contempt. Relationships are never hopeless, because our God is a God who restores. If you are looking for tools to help improve your relationships, whether it's your marriage, children, parents, or co-worker, we want to help you. Go to livingproof.co/family or livingproof.co/counseling to find resources and tools to help you build a family that lasts. marriage advice, conflict, relationships, fights, wife, couples therapy, fighting, thinking about divorce, marriage counseling, healthy relationships, marriage challenges, christian marriage, arguments, difficult marriage, couples counseling, relationship advice, difficult partner, divorce, marriage, marriage therapy, husband false full 27 876caace-5df3-4781-8700-99eed5b49b79 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 26 | Sex & Intimacy Within Marriage Sex. For Christians, sex is a topic that's not always talked about. So when couples struggle in the area of sex and intimacy, it can often be hard to seek help. In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Steve Brown and his wife Jodi. Steve and Jody have mentored many younger couples in the areas of sex and intimacy and Steve teaches on the topic in the Abundant Life Merge Pre-Marital Counseling Class. 

The Browns share their experience and wisdom in building a marriage that lasts by intentionally curating an environment of both emotional and physical intimacy. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 


 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Steve Brown, Jody Brown, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-26-sex-intimacy-within-marriage-qeij2BAy Sex. For Christians, sex is a topic that's not always talked about. So when couples struggle in the area of sex and intimacy, it can often be hard to seek help. In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Steve Brown and his wife Jodi. Steve and Jody have mentored many younger couples in the areas of sex and intimacy and Steve teaches on the topic in the Abundant Life Merge Pre-Marital Counseling Class. 

The Browns share their experience and wisdom in building a marriage that lasts by intentionally curating an environment of both emotional and physical intimacy. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 


 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 26 | Sex & Intimacy Within Marriage Steve Brown, Jody Brown, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:26:47 Sex. For Christians, sex is a topic that's not always talked about. So when couples struggle in the area of sex and intimacy, it can often be hard to seek help. In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Steve Brown and his wife Jody. Steve and Jodi have mentored many younger couples in the areas of sex and intimacy and Steve teaches on the topic in the Abundant Life Merge Pre-Marital Counseling Class. The Browns share their experience and wisdom in building a marriage that lasts by intentionally curating an environment of both emotional and physical intimacy. The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Sex. For Christians, sex is a topic that's not always talked about. So when couples struggle in the area of sex and intimacy, it can often be hard to seek help. In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Steve Brown and his wife Jody. Steve and Jodi have mentored many younger couples in the areas of sex and intimacy and Steve teaches on the topic in the Abundant Life Merge Pre-Marital Counseling Class. The Browns share their experience and wisdom in building a marriage that lasts by intentionally curating an environment of both emotional and physical intimacy. The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. relationships, date night, love, dating your spouse, marriage challenges, marital problems, dating, intimacy, sex, emotional intimacy, marriage false full 26 29f44cc4-8e26-4bc2-b7f1-aad56b47ec3a The Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 25 | Managing Expectations with In-Laws When we get married, we create a brand new family from two existing families. Many times, we grow up with different traditions, expectations, routines, and habits. Sometimes those differences can be easily adapted. Sometimes, it can be more of a struggle. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand chat with Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Campuses, Lance Harrington, and his wife Rebecca Harrington, Johnson County Campus Worship Leader, about managing and navigating expectations when it comes to our in-laws. 

The Harringtons share about their experiences navigating different, and sometimes un-conventional, family traditions, setting boundaries, and making decisions that are right for the family they created, while still honoring God and their families of origin. The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts, check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip parents with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Lance Harrington, Rebecca Harrington, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-25-managing-expectations-with-in-laws-XB82Oo8r When we get married, we create a brand new family from two existing families. Many times, we grow up with different traditions, expectations, routines, and habits. Sometimes those differences can be easily adapted. Sometimes, it can be more of a struggle. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand chat with Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Campuses, Lance Harrington, and his wife Rebecca Harrington, Johnson County Campus Worship Leader, about managing and navigating expectations when it comes to our in-laws. 

The Harringtons share about their experiences navigating different, and sometimes un-conventional, family traditions, setting boundaries, and making decisions that are right for the family they created, while still honoring God and their families of origin. The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts, check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip parents with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> The Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 25 | Managing Expectations with In-Laws Lance Harrington, Rebecca Harrington, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:26:50 When we get married, we create a brand new family from two existing families. Many times, we grow up with different traditions, expectations, routines, and habits. Sometimes those differences can be easily adapted. Sometimes, it can be more of a struggle. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand chat with Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Campuses, Lance Harrington, and his wife Rebecca Harrington, Johnson County Campus Worship Leader, about managing and navigating expectations when it comes to our in-laws. The Harringtons share about their experiences navigating different, and sometimes un-conventional, family traditions, setting boundaries, and making decisions that are right for the family they created, while still honoring God and their families of origin. The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts, check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. When we get married, we create a brand new family from two existing families. Many times, we grow up with different traditions, expectations, routines, and habits. Sometimes those differences can be easily adapted. Sometimes, it can be more of a struggle. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand chat with Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Campuses, Lance Harrington, and his wife Rebecca Harrington, Johnson County Campus Worship Leader, about managing and navigating expectations when it comes to our in-laws. The Harringtons share about their experiences navigating different, and sometimes un-conventional, family traditions, setting boundaries, and making decisions that are right for the family they created, while still honoring God and their families of origin. The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts, check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. setting boundaries, newlyweds, setting expectations, traditions, boundaries, married, family dynamics, family, marriage, in-laws false full 25 05510e0d-5298-4a05-affd-cb082b1bb498 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 24 | Navigating Conflict Whether you've been married 30 minutes or 30 years, conflict is inevitable. But it's how we deal with conflict that makes or breaks a marriage. On this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jonathan and Angela Buttram and talk about how to handle conflict in a healthy and biblical way. James 4:1 says "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?" Whether it's love, respect, significance, or something else...when we are fighting, we are battling for something.  The key, in marriage, or any relationship, is to use conflict as an opportunity to 1: glorify God, 2: grow personally, and 3: grow together.

If you are struggling with conflict within your marriage or family, Abundant Life has resources for you.

Go to livingproof.co/family for more information about Re|Engage, our marriage ministry or livingproof.co/regeneration, our recovery ministry. We also offer virtual or in-person counseling with trained Biblical Counselors at the Abundant Life Counseling Center. Livingproof.co/counseling. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jonathan Buttram, Angela Buttram, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand, Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-24-navigating-conflict-nNFg78p1 Whether you've been married 30 minutes or 30 years, conflict is inevitable. But it's how we deal with conflict that makes or breaks a marriage. On this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jonathan and Angela Buttram and talk about how to handle conflict in a healthy and biblical way. James 4:1 says "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?" Whether it's love, respect, significance, or something else...when we are fighting, we are battling for something.  The key, in marriage, or any relationship, is to use conflict as an opportunity to 1: glorify God, 2: grow personally, and 3: grow together.

If you are struggling with conflict within your marriage or family, Abundant Life has resources for you.

Go to livingproof.co/family for more information about Re|Engage, our marriage ministry or livingproof.co/regeneration, our recovery ministry. We also offer virtual or in-person counseling with trained Biblical Counselors at the Abundant Life Counseling Center. Livingproof.co/counseling. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 24 | Navigating Conflict Jonathan Buttram, Angela Buttram, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand, Abundant Life 00:23:48 Whether you've been married 30 minutes or 30 years, conflict is inevitable. But it's how we deal with conflict that makes or breaks a marriage. On this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jonathan and Angela Buttram and talk about how to handle conflict in a healthy and biblical way. James 4:1 says "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?" Whether it's love, respect, significance, or something else...when we are fighting, we are battling for something. The key, in marriage, or any relationship, is to use conflict as an opportunity to 1: glorify God, 2: grow personally, and 3: grow together. If you are struggling with conflict within your marriage or family, Abundant Life has resources for you. Go to livingproof.co/family for more information about Re|Engage, our marriage ministry or livingproof.co/regeneration, our recovery ministry. We also offer virtual or in-person counseling with trained Biblical Counselors at the Abundant Life Counseling Center. Livingproof.co/counseling. Whether you've been married 30 minutes or 30 years, conflict is inevitable. But it's how we deal with conflict that makes or breaks a marriage. On this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jonathan and Angela Buttram and talk about how to handle conflict in a healthy and biblical way. James 4:1 says "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?" Whether it's love, respect, significance, or something else...when we are fighting, we are battling for something. The key, in marriage, or any relationship, is to use conflict as an opportunity to 1: glorify God, 2: grow personally, and 3: grow together. If you are struggling with conflict within your marriage or family, Abundant Life has resources for you. Go to livingproof.co/family for more information about Re|Engage, our marriage ministry or livingproof.co/regeneration, our recovery ministry. We also offer virtual or in-person counseling with trained Biblical Counselors at the Abundant Life Counseling Center. Livingproof.co/counseling. conflict, disaster, fight, fights, wife, fasting, divorce, married, sports, argue, arguements, family, marriage, husband false full 24 2be8efd0-b570-46ae-8863-feaa14206637 Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 23 | Communication & Connection We've all heard it before, "communication is key." But in practice, true communication in relationships and marriage can be difficult. What happens when two different people who grew up in two different households with two different communication models get married? On today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Jonathan and Angela Buttram about intentional, biblical, communication in marriage. The Buttrams share about their journey and learning how to navigate differing communication styles. Ultimately, they learned it wasn't about communicating to be heard, but communicating to understand. The Buttrams have been married 12 years and Jonathan leads the Re:generation ministry at Abundant Life and Angela serves on the Worship team. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jonathan Buttram, Buttram, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcastepisode-23-communication-connection-cSfnT0PK We've all heard it before, "communication is key." But in practice, true communication in relationships and marriage can be difficult. What happens when two different people who grew up in two different households with two different communication models get married? On today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Jonathan and Angela Buttram about intentional, biblical, communication in marriage. The Buttrams share about their journey and learning how to navigate differing communication styles. Ultimately, they learned it wasn't about communicating to be heard, but communicating to understand. The Buttrams have been married 12 years and Jonathan leads the Re:generation ministry at Abundant Life and Angela serves on the Worship team. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 23 | Communication & Connection Jonathan Buttram, Buttram, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:27:39 We've all heard it before, "communication is key." But in practice, true communication in relationships and marriage can be difficult. What happens when two different people who grew up in two different households with two different communication models get married? On today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Jonathan and Angela Buttram about intentional, biblical, communication in marriage. The Buttrams share about their journey and learning how to navigate differing communication styles. Ultimately, they learned it wasn't about communicating to be heard, but communicating to understand. The Buttrams have been married 12 years and Jonathan leads the Re:generation ministry at Abundant Life and Angela serves on the Worship team. We've all heard it before, "communication is key." But in practice, true communication in relationships and marriage can be difficult. What happens when two different people who grew up in two different households with two different communication models get married? On today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Jonathan and Angela Buttram about intentional, biblical, communication in marriage. The Buttrams share about their journey and learning how to navigate differing communication styles. Ultimately, they learned it wasn't about communicating to be heard, but communicating to understand. The Buttrams have been married 12 years and Jonathan leads the Re:generation ministry at Abundant Life and Angela serves on the Worship team. conflict, fights, communication, talking, fighting, biblical marriage, listening in marriage, active listening, christian marriage, christian communication, biblical communication, marriage communication techniques, marriage communication tips, intentional, marriage, christian conflict resolution false full 23 ef7370dc-d8d0-475e-b5c1-86f59ad9ab43 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 22 | The Family Mission Matthew 28:19 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. But how do we cultivate a heart for the nations within our families? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jeremy Brownlee, pastor of missions at Abundant Life, to talk about how we can be intentional with our families to help our kids live on mission. Jeremy shares practical ways he has incorporated cross-cultural service with his own kids and some tips for you as you shepherd your children to live a life on mission. For more information about how you and your family can get involved in serving the underserved and the under-reached, whether in your city or across the world, go to livingproof.co/missions.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jeremy Brownlee, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-22-the-family-mission-hG_bJw0t Matthew 28:19 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. But how do we cultivate a heart for the nations within our families? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jeremy Brownlee, pastor of missions at Abundant Life, to talk about how we can be intentional with our families to help our kids live on mission. Jeremy shares practical ways he has incorporated cross-cultural service with his own kids and some tips for you as you shepherd your children to live a life on mission. For more information about how you and your family can get involved in serving the underserved and the under-reached, whether in your city or across the world, go to livingproof.co/missions.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 22 | The Family Mission Jeremy Brownlee, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:26:53 Matthew 28:19 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. But how do we cultivate a heart for the nations within our families? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jeremy Brownlee, pastor of missions at Abundant Life, to talk about how we can be intentional with our families to help our kids live on mission. Jeremy shares practical ways he has incorporated cross-cultural service with his own kids and some tips for you as you shepherd your children to live a life on mission. For more information about how you and your family can get involved in serving the underserved and the under-reached, whether in your city or across the world, go to livingproof.co/missions. Matthew 28:19 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. But how do we cultivate a heart for the nations within our families? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jeremy Brownlee, pastor of missions at Abundant Life, to talk about how we can be intentional with our families to help our kids live on mission. Jeremy shares practical ways he has incorporated cross-cultural service with his own kids and some tips for you as you shepherd your children to live a life on mission. For more information about how you and your family can get involved in serving the underserved and the under-reached, whether in your city or across the world, go to livingproof.co/missions. mission trip, children's ministry, missionary, serve, missionaries, ministry, living proof, missions, family false full 22 a9b2bf43-74de-4c9b-88c3-88f08e145c38 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 21 | Preparing Your Kids For Dating In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Rod and Janna Handley and talk about how to prepare your kids for the dating years. What boundaries do you set as Christian parents for your kids when it comes to dating and what do you do, when your child is unwilling to respect those boundaries? These are just some of the tough questions these experienced parents tackle when it comes to navigating teen dating.


For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Rod Handley, Janna Handley, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-21-preparing-your-kids-for-dating-alDxDaLg In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Rod and Janna Handley and talk about how to prepare your kids for the dating years. What boundaries do you set as Christian parents for your kids when it comes to dating and what do you do, when your child is unwilling to respect those boundaries? These are just some of the tough questions these experienced parents tackle when it comes to navigating teen dating.


For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

livingproof.co/family

]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 21 | Preparing Your Kids For Dating Rod Handley, Janna Handley, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:23:54 In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Rod and Janna Handley and talk about how to prepare your kids for the dating years. What boundaries do you set as Christian parents for your kids when it comes to dating and what do you do, when your child is unwilling to respect those boundaries? These are just some of the tough questions these experienced parents tackle when it comes to navigating teen dating. For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Rod and Janna Handley and talk about how to prepare your kids for the dating years. What boundaries do you set as Christian parents for your kids when it comes to dating and what do you do, when your child is unwilling to respect those boundaries? These are just some of the tough questions these experienced parents tackle when it comes to navigating teen dating. For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family. teen dating, relationships, biblical dating, navigating first crushes, love, purity, adolescence, healthy relationships, trust, setting expectations, patience, god's plan for relationships, faith-based communication, christian dating, boundaries, parenting teenagers, modesty, biblical values, emotional intelligence, respect, grace and forgiveness false full 21 eee993ad-cd30-4f49-a1cc-66816d1cd0a6 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 20 | Remarriage After Divorce Marriage is challenging no matter what. But when we add new factors and people into our families through re-marriage – whether it's divorce or after a death – it can bring even more challenges and pain. But there is hope! In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life to discuss what it means to have a successful remarriage and blended family through a Christ-centered approach. Blending effectively and parenting with re-marriage will require you to die to yourself and live no longer for yourself or your spouse. It's about turning your expectations of a Brady Bunch over to the Lord and live in prayer and reality. Jeff shares his insights and recommendations for parents who are considering re-marriage with kids at home.

 

For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family. No matter what your family looks like, we offer a variety of resources to set you up for success. Courses include Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God's Way, Growing Kids God's Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, Re:Engage: Marriage Discipleship, Merge: Premarital Discipleship, and much more!

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Abundant Life Church, Dr. Jeff Cox, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-20-remarriage-after-divorce-4w2vivu5 Marriage is challenging no matter what. But when we add new factors and people into our families through re-marriage – whether it's divorce or after a death – it can bring even more challenges and pain. But there is hope! In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life to discuss what it means to have a successful remarriage and blended family through a Christ-centered approach. Blending effectively and parenting with re-marriage will require you to die to yourself and live no longer for yourself or your spouse. It's about turning your expectations of a Brady Bunch over to the Lord and live in prayer and reality. Jeff shares his insights and recommendations for parents who are considering re-marriage with kids at home.

 

For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family. No matter what your family looks like, we offer a variety of resources to set you up for success. Courses include Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God's Way, Growing Kids God's Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, Re:Engage: Marriage Discipleship, Merge: Premarital Discipleship, and much more!

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 20 | Remarriage After Divorce Abundant Life Church, Dr. Jeff Cox, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:22:39 Marriage is challenging no matter what. But when we add new factors and people into our families through re-marriage – whether it's divorce or after a death – it can bring even more challenges and pain. But there is hope! In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life to discuss what it means to have a successful remarriage and blended family through a Christ-centered approach. Blending effectively and parenting with re-marriage will require you to die to yourself and live no longer for yourself or your spouse. It's about turning your expectations of a Brady Bunch over to the Lord and live in prayer and reality. Jeff shares his insights and recommendations for parents who are considering re-marriage with kids at home. For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family. No matter what your family looks like, we offer a variety of resources to set you up for success. Courses include Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God's Way, Growing Kids God's Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, Re:Engage: Marriage Discipleship, Merge: Premarital Discipleship, and much more! Marriage is challenging no matter what. But when we add new factors and people into our families through re-marriage – whether it's divorce or after a death – it can bring even more challenges and pain. But there is hope! In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life to discuss what it means to have a successful remarriage and blended family through a Christ-centered approach. Blending effectively and parenting with re-marriage will require you to die to yourself and live no longer for yourself or your spouse. It's about turning your expectations of a Brady Bunch over to the Lord and live in prayer and reality. Jeff shares his insights and recommendations for parents who are considering re-marriage with kids at home. For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at livingproof.co/family. No matter what your family looks like, we offer a variety of resources to set you up for success. Courses include Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God's Way, Growing Kids God's Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, Re:Engage: Marriage Discipleship, Merge: Premarital Discipleship, and much more! remarriage, step families, parenting teens, blended families, co-parenting, step-dad, blended family, parent, re-marriage, step-family, children, parenting, divorce, blended, step dad, christian step-family, step parents, teens, family, step mom false full 20 4f529d3e-d300-4808-a2c8-eabeb7289554 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 19 | From Fear to Faith a Single Mom's Journey What happens when life as you know it crumbles and the perfect family you thought you would have is gone? Suddenly finding yourself navigating life as a single parent can stir up feelings of fear, loneliness, anxiety, worthlessness, and more. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with single mom, Berlice Salgado to discuss how she navigated those feelings and replaced her fear with a faith in God. Berlice shares how she studied God’s word, lived in prayer and found Biblical community to help her become the parent God wants her to be. “I do have a family. God is my Father and He is the foundation of our home.”

No matter where you are in your parenting journey, Abundant Life is here to help. We offer several resources for families including courses for Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God’s Way, Growing Kids God’s Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, ReGeneration and much more. Visit us at livingproof.co/family for more information and resources to help you build a family that lasts. 

 

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 2 Jan 2024 22:20:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Berlice Salgado, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-19-from-fear-to-faith-a-single-moms-journey-lrHiWqvt What happens when life as you know it crumbles and the perfect family you thought you would have is gone? Suddenly finding yourself navigating life as a single parent can stir up feelings of fear, loneliness, anxiety, worthlessness, and more. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with single mom, Berlice Salgado to discuss how she navigated those feelings and replaced her fear with a faith in God. Berlice shares how she studied God’s word, lived in prayer and found Biblical community to help her become the parent God wants her to be. “I do have a family. God is my Father and He is the foundation of our home.”

No matter where you are in your parenting journey, Abundant Life is here to help. We offer several resources for families including courses for Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God’s Way, Growing Kids God’s Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, ReGeneration and much more. Visit us at livingproof.co/family for more information and resources to help you build a family that lasts. 

 

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 19 | From Fear to Faith a Single Mom's Journey Berlice Salgado, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:23:45 What happens when life as you know it crumbles and the perfect family you thought you would have is gone? Suddenly finding yourself navigating life as a single parent can stir up feelings of fear, loneliness, anxiety, worthlessness, and more. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with single mom, Berlice Salgado to discuss how she navigated those feelings and replaced her fear with a faith in God. Berlice shares how she studied God’s word, lived in prayer and found Biblical community to help her become the parent God wants her to be. “I do have a family. God is my Father and He is the foundation of our home.” No matter where you are in your parenting journey, Abundant Life is here to help. We offer several resources for families including courses for Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God’s Way, Growing Kids God’s Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, ReGeneration and much more. Visit us at livingproof.co/family for more information and resources to help you build a family that lasts. What happens when life as you know it crumbles and the perfect family you thought you would have is gone? Suddenly finding yourself navigating life as a single parent can stir up feelings of fear, loneliness, anxiety, worthlessness, and more. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with single mom, Berlice Salgado to discuss how she navigated those feelings and replaced her fear with a faith in God. Berlice shares how she studied God’s word, lived in prayer and found Biblical community to help her become the parent God wants her to be. “I do have a family. God is my Father and He is the foundation of our home.” No matter where you are in your parenting journey, Abundant Life is here to help. We offer several resources for families including courses for Castles: Family Discipleship, Blending God’s Way, Growing Kids God’s Way, DivorceCare, DivorceCare4Kids, ReGeneration and much more. Visit us at livingproof.co/family for more information and resources to help you build a family that lasts. god's word, broken home, co-parenting, worship, christian parenting, prayer, faith, community, bible, lonliness, fear, worthlessness, abusive relationship, divorce, single parenting, broken family, overcoming abuse, family, biblical community, self-worth false full 19 e961ebe1-82ad-4d7b-bec8-50a23262de5d Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 18: From Blended to Bonded There are more blended families (or step-families) in American society today than ever before. But some are less the Brady Bunch and more of just two separate families living in the same home. So what does it take to go from blended to truly bonded? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to discuss common issues parents in blended families face. From co-parenting, to discipline, to favoritism and everything in between – Pastor Phil shares his best Biblical advice for blended families struggling through difficult situations.

For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/castles – including information on how to register for Castles, our 7-week Family Discipleship Course, Blending God's Way or Growing Kids God's Way.

 

Thanks for joining us this week! Our next episode will launch January 2 where we will continue to dig into challenges non-traditional parents face with a beautiful testimony of triumph and faith from a single mom.

 

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The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand, Pastor Phil Hopper) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-18-from-blended-to-bonded-5PTYSuZM There are more blended families (or step-families) in American society today than ever before. But some are less the Brady Bunch and more of just two separate families living in the same home. So what does it take to go from blended to truly bonded? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to discuss common issues parents in blended families face. From co-parenting, to discipline, to favoritism and everything in between – Pastor Phil shares his best Biblical advice for blended families struggling through difficult situations.

For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/castles – including information on how to register for Castles, our 7-week Family Discipleship Course, Blending God's Way or Growing Kids God's Way.

 

Thanks for joining us this week! Our next episode will launch January 2 where we will continue to dig into challenges non-traditional parents face with a beautiful testimony of triumph and faith from a single mom.

 

livingproof.co/family

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

livingproof.co/family

]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 18: From Blended to Bonded Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand, Pastor Phil Hopper 00:25:15 There are more blended families (or step-families) in American society today than ever before. But some are less the Brady Bunch and more of just two separate families living in the same home. So what does it take to go from blended to truly bonded? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to discuss common issues parents in blended families face. From co-parenting, to discipline, to favoritism and everything in between – Pastor Phil shares his best Biblical advice for blended families struggling through difficult situations. For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/castles – including information on how to register for Castles, our 7-week Family Discipleship Course, Blending God's Way or Growing Kids God's Way. There are more blended families (or step-families) in American society today than ever before. But some are less the Brady Bunch and more of just two separate families living in the same home. So what does it take to go from blended to truly bonded? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to discuss common issues parents in blended families face. From co-parenting, to discipline, to favoritism and everything in between – Pastor Phil shares his best Biblical advice for blended families struggling through difficult situations. For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/castles – including information on how to register for Castles, our 7-week Family Discipleship Course, Blending God's Way or Growing Kids God's Way. christian family, sin, blended families, co-parenting, non-traditional families, families, christian home, single parents, co-parents, discipline, lifestyle, step dad, favortism, life-style, christian step-family, step parents, step mom false full 18 97675841-e932-4041-b341-ffbc09d8635f Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 17 | Emotional Healing and Wellness "I don't need counseling! I can fix it myself!"

Does that sound familiar? Sometimes we need a little more than duct tape and glue to hold our life together. In fact, there are times we need a counselor or coach to help us see through the complications and tangled messes of life. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Doug Geiger, the director of Abundant Life Counseling Center. Doug Geiger shares the importance of and seeking wise counsel, how to select a biblical counselor, and when you know you may need to see a counselor. Hint: All of us can use some counseling and coaching from time to time. For more information about the Abundant Life Counseling Center, go to livingproof.co/counseling.

For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, please go to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Doug Geiger, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-17-emotional-healing-and-wellness-x7QfGzY6 "I don't need counseling! I can fix it myself!"

Does that sound familiar? Sometimes we need a little more than duct tape and glue to hold our life together. In fact, there are times we need a counselor or coach to help us see through the complications and tangled messes of life. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Doug Geiger, the director of Abundant Life Counseling Center. Doug Geiger shares the importance of and seeking wise counsel, how to select a biblical counselor, and when you know you may need to see a counselor. Hint: All of us can use some counseling and coaching from time to time. For more information about the Abundant Life Counseling Center, go to livingproof.co/counseling.

For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, please go to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

livingproof.co/family

]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 17 | Emotional Healing and Wellness Doug Geiger, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:25:52 "I don't need counseling! I can fix it myself!" Does that sound familiar? Sometimes we need a little more than duct tape and glue to hold our life together. In fact, there are times we need a counselor or coach to help us see through the complications and tangled messes of life. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Doug Geiger, the director of Abundant Life Counseling Center. Doug Geiger shares the importance of and seeking wise counsel, how to select a biblical counselor, and when you know you may need to see a counselor. Hint: All of us can use some counseling and coaching from time to time. For more information about the Abundant Life Counseling Center, go to livingproof.co/counseling. For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, please go to livingproof.co/family. "I don't need counseling! I can fix it myself!" Does that sound familiar? Sometimes we need a little more than duct tape and glue to hold our life together. In fact, there are times we need a counselor or coach to help us see through the complications and tangled messes of life. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Doug Geiger, the director of Abundant Life Counseling Center. Doug Geiger shares the importance of and seeking wise counsel, how to select a biblical counselor, and when you know you may need to see a counselor. Hint: All of us can use some counseling and coaching from time to time. For more information about the Abundant Life Counseling Center, go to livingproof.co/counseling. For more resources to help you build a family that lasts, please go to livingproof.co/family. anxiety, addiction, marriage problems, relationships, change, counseling, mindfulness, self-awareness, stress management, wellness, therapy, grief, emotional wellness, coping mechanisms, communication skills, overwhelmed, personal growth, problems, advice, depression, family problems, stress, separation, loss, wise counsel, coping strategies, well-being, christian counseling, divorce, parenting challenges, anger issues, christian counselor, emotions, trauma, mental health, relationship issues, biblical counseling, family, why counseling, self-care, sadness, emotional health, family issues false full 17 123109d6-2dd9-48b6-a64d-eb6147976478 Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 15: International Adoption What's it like to navigate an international adoption? When the Lord puts a call on your heart to adopt, what are the practical next steps? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Abundant Life members, Rob and Tatum Poettgen to talk about their real-life experience of adopting a child from another country. They give you tips for navigating an international adoption. For more information on our Foster & Adopt Ministry and resources available to foster and adoptive families at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/family.

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Tatum Poettgen, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand, Rob Poettgen) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abundant-life-family-podcast-episode-15-international-adoption-DvaMaVR2 What's it like to navigate an international adoption? When the Lord puts a call on your heart to adopt, what are the practical next steps? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Abundant Life members, Rob and Tatum Poettgen to talk about their real-life experience of adopting a child from another country. They give you tips for navigating an international adoption. For more information on our Foster & Adopt Ministry and resources available to foster and adoptive families at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/family.

 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 15: International Adoption Tatum Poettgen, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand, Rob Poettgen 00:24:50 What's it like to navigate an international adoption? When the Lord puts a call on your heart to adopt, what are the practical next steps? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Abundant Life members, Rob and Tatum Poettgen to talk about their real-life experience of adopting a child from another country. They give you tips for navigating an international adoption. For more information on our Foster & Adopt Ministry and resources available to foster and adoptive families at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/family. What's it like to navigate an international adoption? When the Lord puts a call on your heart to adopt, what are the practical next steps? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Abundant Life members, Rob and Tatum Poettgen to talk about their real-life experience of adopting a child from another country. They give you tips for navigating an international adoption. For more information on our Foster & Adopt Ministry and resources available to foster and adoptive families at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/family. adoptive family, china adoption, adopt, adoption testimonies, international adoption, christian, christian support for adoptive families, faith-based adoption decisions, adoptive parenting, agency adoption, non-traditional family, ristian international adoption, adoption, process of international adoption, family false full 16 afd0a6a9-3c20-48ef-93d8-0492804155a0 Episode 15: Single Parenting The ideal situation is not always reality. In America today, almost half our children are raised in a home that is either a single parent household, a blended family, or being raised by a family member that is not the biological parent. Single parenting can come with lots of challenges. But there is hope. In today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to give spiritual encouragement for single parents who are trying to walk the path and commit their children to Jesus. Pastor Phil gives practical and godly advice for single parents who have struggled with heartache and disappointment but want to raise their kids in a Christian home and teach them how to love Jesus. For more information on how to WIN at raising godly children, go to livingproof.co/family.

Resources mentioned in today's episode include: Regeneration, a 12-step healing and recovery program designed to help guide you through personal struggles of all kinds, including anxiety, depression, and much more. For more information on Regeneration at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/regeneration.

DivorceCare:

DivorceCare is a 13-week group designed to help people who have gone through or are going through a divorce or separation find hope and healing. For more information on DivorceCare, go to livingproof.co/get-involved/groups/divorce/

DivorceCare4Kids: Abundant Life also offers DivorceCare4Kids, a 13-week program for children ages 5–12 whose parents are going through separation and divorce to cope with the losses they are feeling. The activities, games, and music are designed to help children manage their emotions and communicate with their parents. The ministry parallels the adult DivorceCare group, covering the same subjects on a child’s level. livingproof.co/get-involved/groups/divorce/

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

livingproof.co/family

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jen Hildebrand, Pastor Phil Hopper, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-single-parenting-xI9psZxy The ideal situation is not always reality. In America today, almost half our children are raised in a home that is either a single parent household, a blended family, or being raised by a family member that is not the biological parent. Single parenting can come with lots of challenges. But there is hope. In today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to give spiritual encouragement for single parents who are trying to walk the path and commit their children to Jesus. Pastor Phil gives practical and godly advice for single parents who have struggled with heartache and disappointment but want to raise their kids in a Christian home and teach them how to love Jesus. For more information on how to WIN at raising godly children, go to livingproof.co/family.

Resources mentioned in today's episode include: Regeneration, a 12-step healing and recovery program designed to help guide you through personal struggles of all kinds, including anxiety, depression, and much more. For more information on Regeneration at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/regeneration.

DivorceCare:

DivorceCare is a 13-week group designed to help people who have gone through or are going through a divorce or separation find hope and healing. For more information on DivorceCare, go to livingproof.co/get-involved/groups/divorce/

DivorceCare4Kids: Abundant Life also offers DivorceCare4Kids, a 13-week program for children ages 5–12 whose parents are going through separation and divorce to cope with the losses they are feeling. The activities, games, and music are designed to help children manage their emotions and communicate with their parents. The ministry parallels the adult DivorceCare group, covering the same subjects on a child’s level. livingproof.co/get-involved/groups/divorce/

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

livingproof.co/family

]]> Episode 15: Single Parenting Jen Hildebrand, Pastor Phil Hopper, Bill Hildebrand 00:26:57 The ideal situation is not always reality. In America today, almost half our children are raised in a home that is either a single parent household, a blended family, or being raised by a family member that is not the biological parent. Single parenting can come with lots of challenges. But there is hope. In today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to give spiritual encouragement for single parents who are trying to walk the path and commit their children to Jesus. Pastor Phil gives practical and godly advice for single parents who have struggled with heartache and disappointment but want to raise their kids in a Christian home and teach them how to love Jesus. For more information on how to WIN at raising godly children, go to livingproof.co/family. The ideal situation is not always reality. In America today, almost half our children are raised in a home that is either a single parent household, a blended family, or being raised by a family member that is not the biological parent. Single parenting can come with lots of challenges. But there is hope. In today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to give spiritual encouragement for single parents who are trying to walk the path and commit their children to Jesus. Pastor Phil gives practical and godly advice for single parents who have struggled with heartache and disappointment but want to raise their kids in a Christian home and teach them how to love Jesus. For more information on how to WIN at raising godly children, go to livingproof.co/family. counseling resources, spiritual upbringing, single mom, christian kids, step families, faith-based, jesus, blended families, raising children through divorce, christian, faith-focused parenting, parenthood journeys, healing, parenting communities, separation, family and faith, christian family values, recovery, single parents, non-traditional family, divorce, family support networks, one-parent house, parenting alone, trauma, single dad, family, life transitions false full 15 dccea214-1595-4231-a73a-4aaba37e4f1d Episode 14: Navigating Same Sex Attraction Same Sex Attraction–parents often don't know how to respond to their kids if they open this discussion. Kids often don't know how to walk this journey and hide in secrecy, carry this burden alone. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand sits down with Abundant Life member, Noah Mills. Noah is a Believer who has struggled with these very issues and is actively walking this journey while staying staying strong in his faith. He gives his insights to teens and young adults – and their parents on how to navigate this topic with both love and truth. For more resources on how to build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Noah Mills, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-navigating-same-sex-attraction-UzI9Picu Same Sex Attraction–parents often don't know how to respond to their kids if they open this discussion. Kids often don't know how to walk this journey and hide in secrecy, carry this burden alone. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand sits down with Abundant Life member, Noah Mills. Noah is a Believer who has struggled with these very issues and is actively walking this journey while staying staying strong in his faith. He gives his insights to teens and young adults – and their parents on how to navigate this topic with both love and truth. For more resources on how to build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Episode 14: Navigating Same Sex Attraction Noah Mills, Bill Hildebrand 00:18:49 Same Sex Attraction–parents often don't know how to respond to their kids if they open this discussion. Kids often don't know how to walk this journey and hide in secrecy, carry this burden alone. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand sits down with Abundant Life member, Noah Mills. Noah is a Believer who has struggled with these very issues and is actively walking this journey while staying staying strong in his faith. He gives his insights to teens and young adults – and their parents on how to navigate this topic with both love and truth. For more resources on how to build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/family. Same Sex Attraction–parents often don't know how to respond to their kids if they open this discussion. Kids often don't know how to walk this journey and hide in secrecy, carry this burden alone. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand sits down with Abundant Life member, Noah Mills. Noah is a Believer who has struggled with these very issues and is actively walking this journey while staying staying strong in his faith. He gives his insights to teens and young adults – and their parents on how to navigate this topic with both love and truth. For more resources on how to build a family that lasts, go to livingproof.co/family. handling adolescence with wisdom, queer, raising faithful adolescents, wisdom for parents of teens teens and faith questions, balancing discipline and freedom, biblical views on same-sex attraction, christiansexuality, parenting approaches for adolescents, christian perspective on sex education, christian perspectives on same-sex attraction, same-sex attraction, faithful living with same-sex attraction, christian, navigating the "sex" talk, sexual orientation and christian belief, lgbtq+ and christian identity, effective parent-teen conversations, navigating sexual orientation and faith, faith-based parenting through adolescence, talking to teens about sex, helping adolescents with spiritual queries, sexuality and faith christian parenting, biblical, faith exploration in adolescence communicating with teens, gay, supporting teen emotions, parenting with biblical principles, christian values and teens, lgbtandchristian, sex education false full 14 a1f76ea9-1b9c-4727-9c70-0bfd3156212a Episode 13: How to Talk to Young Children Sometimes helping our young children find the right words to communicate their emotions and feelings can be tricky. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Natalie Berry, a Licensed Counselor in the Abundant Life Counseling Center who specializes in counseling children. She shares her tips and tools she uses to help you communicate with the younger children in your life. For more tools to help you build a family that lasts, visit us at livingproof.co/family

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Natalie Berry, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-how-to-talk-to-young-children-kCy9_TmG Sometimes helping our young children find the right words to communicate their emotions and feelings can be tricky. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Natalie Berry, a Licensed Counselor in the Abundant Life Counseling Center who specializes in counseling children. She shares her tips and tools she uses to help you communicate with the younger children in your life. For more tools to help you build a family that lasts, visit us at livingproof.co/family

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Episode 13: How to Talk to Young Children Natalie Berry, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:31:20 Sometimes helping our young children find the right words to communicate their emotions and feelings can be tricky. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Natalie Berry, a Licensed Counselor in the Abundant Life Counseling Center who specializes in counseling children. She shares her tips and tools she uses to help you communicate with the younger children in your life. For more tools to help you build a family that lasts, visit us at livingproof.co/family Sometimes helping our young children find the right words to communicate their emotions and feelings can be tricky. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Natalie Berry, a Licensed Counselor in the Abundant Life Counseling Center who specializes in counseling children. She shares her tips and tools she uses to help you communicate with the younger children in your life. For more tools to help you build a family that lasts, visit us at livingproof.co/family generational connections, child dedication ceremony, child baptism insights, meaning of baptism for kids, childhood faith development, spiritual milestones, biblical parenting tips, nurturing children's faith, faith formation in kids, faith-focused parenting, parenting strategies, children's faith journey, guiding children to salvation, sharing the gospel with kids, parent-child bond, baptism preparation, family and faith, passing on the faith, parental commitment, christian parenting, christian family values, child baptism decision, baptism for children, positive discipline, dedicating children to god, child dedication, celebrating child baptism, parenting, preparing for baptism, parenting tips, parenting challenges, child's decision for christ, raising godly children, sibling relationships, spiritual upbringing child salvation, family relationships, family dynamics, teaching kids about god christian parenting, gospel-centered parenting, child development false full 13 a1866b2d-e847-48c9-99b1-c9ff233263f9 Episode 12: Meet the Hosts Meet the Hildebrands, the “unlikely couple.” In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand give us a glimpse into their lives as we hear some of their story – from their call to Jesus, call to ministry, commitment to marriage, and most recently their call to Abundant Life. Bill and Jen discuss the challenges they faced, and lessons learned as they built their marriage and their family. We hope their story will help your family as you navigate this journey. Go to livingproof.co/family for more resources to help you "Build a Family that Lasts."

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-meet-the-hosts-bkyYYwsE Meet the Hildebrands, the “unlikely couple.” In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand give us a glimpse into their lives as we hear some of their story – from their call to Jesus, call to ministry, commitment to marriage, and most recently their call to Abundant Life. Bill and Jen discuss the challenges they faced, and lessons learned as they built their marriage and their family. We hope their story will help your family as you navigate this journey. Go to livingproof.co/family for more resources to help you "Build a Family that Lasts."

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Episode 12: Meet the Hosts Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:21:52 Meet the Hildebrands, the “unlikely couple.” In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand give us a glimpse into their lives as we hear some of their story – from their call to Jesus, call to ministry, commitment to marriage, and most recently their call to Abundant Life. Bill and Jen discuss the challenges they faced, and lessons learned as they built their marriage and their family. We hope their story will help your family as you navigate this journey. Go to livingproof.co/family for more resources to help you "Build a Family that Lasts." Meet the Hildebrands, the “unlikely couple.” In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand give us a glimpse into their lives as we hear some of their story – from their call to Jesus, call to ministry, commitment to marriage, and most recently their call to Abundant Life. Bill and Jen discuss the challenges they faced, and lessons learned as they built their marriage and their family. We hope their story will help your family as you navigate this journey. Go to livingproof.co/family for more resources to help you "Build a Family that Lasts." counseling resources, spiritual upbringing, generational connections, family values, child dedication ceremony, marriage communication, nurturing grandchildren, family devotions child dedication, navigating adolescence, spiritual milestones, multigenerational connections, preparing for teen years, stress management, family discipleship, parenting teens, parenting through adolescence, blended families, building strong bonds, biblical marriage, adolescence preparation, family well-being, adolescence, spiritual family life, faith-focused parenting, effective communication, parenthood journeys, active listening, parenting strategies, christian highschoolers, parenting communities, marriage challenges, parenting strategies for teens, helping teens thrive understanding teen development, christian marriage, parent-child bond, preparing for school, family and faith, family resilience, parental commitment, christian parenting, conflict resolution, christian family values, building strong bonds with teens, grandparenting wisdom, grandparent-grandchild bond, positive discipline, grandparenting, parenting adolescents, adolescence and identity, christian dating, dedicating children to god, adulthood, parenting, parenting tips, teen emotional changes, parenting challenges, faith-based parenting, family support networks, strong marriages, sibling relationships, faith and spirituality, family relationships, family dynamics, discipling kids, marriage, mental wellness, cognitive growth in adolescents parent-child relationships, child development, life transitions, emotional health, relationship building false full 12 f0754169-b5a4-44c2-9066-772f7841105b Episode 11: Mile Marker #10 – Parent Care As adult children, how can we help our parents navigate some of the difficulties of aging? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand talks with Vickie Mears, Abundant Life Member and experienced hospice and bereavement caretaker, and Russell Fracassa, Abundant Life Member, and expert in elder law, share the heart side as well as the legal side of this stage of life.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Russell Fracassa, Vickie Mears, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-mile-marker-10-parent-care-JCG_2WVk As adult children, how can we help our parents navigate some of the difficulties of aging? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand talks with Vickie Mears, Abundant Life Member and experienced hospice and bereavement caretaker, and Russell Fracassa, Abundant Life Member, and expert in elder law, share the heart side as well as the legal side of this stage of life.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 11: Mile Marker #10 – Parent Care Russell Fracassa, Vickie Mears, Bill Hildebrand 00:32:16 As adult children, how can we help our parents navigate some of the difficulties of aging? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand talks with Vickie Mears, Abundant Life Member and experienced hospice and bereavement caretaker, and Russell Fracassa, Abundant Life Member, and expert in elder law, share the heart side as well as the legal side of this stage of life. As adult children, how can we help our parents navigate some of the difficulties of aging? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our host Bill Hildebrand talks with Vickie Mears, Abundant Life Member and experienced hospice and bereavement caretaker, and Russell Fracassa, Abundant Life Member, and expert in elder law, share the heart side as well as the legal side of this stage of life. agingpopulation, faithandaging, christiancaregiving, elderlysupport, aginggracefully, spiritualsupport, aginginplace, caregiving, caregivingwithfaith, agingandspirituality, caregiverstories, elderlywellnessfaith, endoflifeplanning, faithfulendoflife, dementiacare, faithbasedeldercare, caregiverstress, caregivertips, geriatriccare, elderlyhealth, spiritualaging, aging parents, agingjourney, agingandbelief, seniorsoulcare, seniorhealth, agingwithhope, elderlysafety, elderlyspirituality, seniorliving, faithfulcaregiving, agingparents, seniorresources, elderlycomfort, familysupport, senioradvocacy, caregiverprayers, longtermcare, caringforelders, faithfulaging, agingwell, eldercare, seniorfaithcommunity, seniorempowerment, elderlyministry false full 11 fe890269-a9cd-4571-96c8-ec77f19dcb11 Episode 10: Mile Marker #9 – Grand parenting Grandparents have the opportunity to uniquely impact the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Janel Doll, a grandmother of 10 and 20-year volunteer in children’s ministry. Janel talks about her experiences and gives us all pointers on the intentional influence grandparents can have on the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Janel Doll, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-mile-marker-9-grand-parenting-Fcp9htpD Grandparents have the opportunity to uniquely impact the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Janel Doll, a grandmother of 10 and 20-year volunteer in children’s ministry. Janel talks about her experiences and gives us all pointers on the intentional influence grandparents can have on the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 10: Mile Marker #9 – Grand parenting Janel Doll, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:23:07 Grandparents have the opportunity to uniquely impact the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Janel Doll, a grandmother of 10 and 20-year volunteer in children’s ministry. Janel talks about her experiences and gives us all pointers on the intentional influence grandparents can have on the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Grandparents have the opportunity to uniquely impact the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Janel Doll, a grandmother of 10 and 20-year volunteer in children’s ministry. Janel talks about her experiences and gives us all pointers on the intentional influence grandparents can have on the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. nurturing grandchildren, multigenerational connections, grandparenting wisdom, grandparent-grandchild bond, grandparenting false full 10 8bd35e46-042f-434c-bdbe-9941571e193b Episode 9: Mile Marker #8 – Marriage The most important relationship in our lives outside of Jesus is our spouse. As couples begin to think about marriage, it’s necessary to do the work – before and during – to ensure that marriage is built upon a solid foundation. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Young Adult Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Sydney, and Scott and Lori Ridings, to give us their insight into helping couples approach this significant stage of life. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Scott Ridings, Lori Ridings, Jonathan Clark, Sydney Clark, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-mile-marker-8-marriage-VWlKpVx_ The most important relationship in our lives outside of Jesus is our spouse. As couples begin to think about marriage, it’s necessary to do the work – before and during – to ensure that marriage is built upon a solid foundation. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Young Adult Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Sydney, and Scott and Lori Ridings, to give us their insight into helping couples approach this significant stage of life. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 9: Mile Marker #8 – Marriage Scott Ridings, Lori Ridings, Jonathan Clark, Sydney Clark, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:33:13 The most important relationship in our lives outside of Jesus is our spouse. As couples begin to think about marriage, it’s necessary to do the work – before and during – to ensure that marriage is built upon a solid foundation. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Young Adult Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Sydney, and Scott and Lori Ridings, to give us their insight into helping couples approach this significant stage of life. The most important relationship in our lives outside of Jesus is our spouse. As couples begin to think about marriage, it’s necessary to do the work – before and during – to ensure that marriage is built upon a solid foundation. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Young Adult Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Sydney, and Scott and Lori Ridings, to give us their insight into helping couples approach this significant stage of life. family values, marriage communication, stress management, biblical marriage, family well-being, marriage challenges, christian marriage, family resilience, christian dating, strong marriages, marriage, mental wellness, emotional health false full 9 a29c3ed5-219f-4a85-800d-e4e637b70243 Episode 8: Mile Marker #7 – Preparing for Adulthood Parenting skills and tactics must continue to grow as our children grow. We parents toddlers differently than we would parent our teens and as our children leave home and become adults themselves, our parenting must move from instruction and discipline to become more of a coach. In this episode, our Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Bill and Karen Ward – who have 5 adult children of their own – to share wisdom and insight about how we can adapt our parenting styles as our children become adults and coaching them through this life-change.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Bill Ward, Karen Ward, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-mile-marker-7-preparing-for-adulthood-I9F_KlQN Parenting skills and tactics must continue to grow as our children grow. We parents toddlers differently than we would parent our teens and as our children leave home and become adults themselves, our parenting must move from instruction and discipline to become more of a coach. In this episode, our Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Bill and Karen Ward – who have 5 adult children of their own – to share wisdom and insight about how we can adapt our parenting styles as our children become adults and coaching them through this life-change.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 8: Mile Marker #7 – Preparing for Adulthood Bill Ward, Karen Ward, Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand 00:29:26 Parenting skills and tactics must continue to grow as our children grow. We parents toddlers differently than we would parent our teens and as our children leave home and become adults themselves, our parenting must move from instruction and discipline to become more of a coach. In this episode, our Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Bill and Karen Ward – who have 5 adult children of their own – to share wisdom and insight about how we can adapt our parenting styles as our children become adults and coaching them through this life-change. Parenting skills and tactics must continue to grow as our children grow. We parents toddlers differently than we would parent our teens and as our children leave home and become adults themselves, our parenting must move from instruction and discipline to become more of a coach. In this episode, our Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Bill and Karen Ward – who have 5 adult children of their own – to share wisdom and insight about how we can adapt our parenting styles as our children become adults and coaching them through this life-change. counseling resources, young adults, keeping faith through adulthood, family discipleship, parenting teens, blended families, building strong bonds, adolescence, effective communication, parenthood journeys, christian highschoolers, parenting communities, guiding children through adulthood, preparing for school, adulthood, family support networks, parenting 20-year olds, discipling kids, parenting adult children, life transitions, relationship building false full 8 6a400600-f0d0-44b6-8014-3f15e797d013 Episode 7: Mile Marker #6: Graduation & Preparing to Launch Perhaps one of the biggest steps, and most official steps our kids take from childhood to adulthood is high school graduation. This can be a time filled with trepidation, anxiety, excitement, and all of the above. In this episode, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Student Pastor Toshaun Avery to talk about how we can use this time to keep the lines of communication open and prepare our students to leave home. For more information and resources about preparing your children to leave home, go to livingproof.co/family. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Toshaun Avery, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-mile-marker-6-graduation-preparing-to-launch-VCG_CqOd Perhaps one of the biggest steps, and most official steps our kids take from childhood to adulthood is high school graduation. This can be a time filled with trepidation, anxiety, excitement, and all of the above. In this episode, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Student Pastor Toshaun Avery to talk about how we can use this time to keep the lines of communication open and prepare our students to leave home. For more information and resources about preparing your children to leave home, go to livingproof.co/family. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 7: Mile Marker #6: Graduation & Preparing to Launch Toshaun Avery, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:27:29 Perhaps one of the biggest steps, and most official steps our kids take from childhood to adulthood is high school graduation. This can be a time filled with trepidation, anxiety, excitement, and all of the above. In this episode, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Student Pastor Toshaun Avery to talk about how we can use this time to keep the lines of communication open and prepare our students to leave home. Perhaps one of the biggest steps, and most official steps our kids take from childhood to adulthood is high school graduation. This can be a time filled with trepidation, anxiety, excitement, and all of the above. In this episode, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Student Pastor Toshaun Avery to talk about how we can use this time to keep the lines of communication open and prepare our students to leave home. counseling resources, spiritual upbringing, handling adolescence with wisdom, raising faithful adolescents, wisdom for parents of teens teens and faith questions, balancing discipline and freedom, family discipleship, parenting teens, parenting approaches for adolescents, blended families, building strong bonds, adolescence, spiritual family life, faith-focused parenting, effective communication, parenthood journeys, active listening, christian highschoolers, parenting communities, preparing for school, effective parent-teen conversations, family and faith, faith-based parenting through adolescence, christian parenting, conflict resolution, christian family values, helping adolescents with spiritual queries, adulthood, faith exploration in adolescence communicating with teens, supporting teen emotions, faith-based parenting, family support networks, parenting with biblical principles, faith and spirituality, christian values and teens, family devotions, discipling kids, life transitions, relationship building false full 7 c72ea18c-6ad6-40e1-8864-83f6c3b8a82e Episode 6: Mile Marker #5 – The Rite of Passage As Christian parents, seeing our children grow up to become adults who love the Lord is perhaps our greatest desire. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Les Norman, as he shares his childhood story, and how God is helping him break chains of sin and abuse as he raises his own children. Les shares how he guided his children through a Rite of Passage to intentionally share with them what it means to be a Man of God and gives you practical tools to help you incorporate this important Mile Marker in your own parenting journey. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Les Norman, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-mile-marker-5-the-rite-of-passage-BeW3pfPh As Christian parents, seeing our children grow up to become adults who love the Lord is perhaps our greatest desire. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Les Norman, as he shares his childhood story, and how God is helping him break chains of sin and abuse as he raises his own children. Les shares how he guided his children through a Rite of Passage to intentionally share with them what it means to be a Man of God and gives you practical tools to help you incorporate this important Mile Marker in your own parenting journey. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 6: Mile Marker #5 – The Rite of Passage Les Norman, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:26:14 As Christian parents, seeing our children grow up to become adults who love the Lord is perhaps our greatest desire. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Les Norman, as he shares his childhood story, and how God is helping him break chains of sin and abuse as he raises his own children. As Christian parents, seeing our children grow up to become adults who love the Lord is perhaps our greatest desire. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Les Norman, as he shares his childhood story, and how God is helping him break chains of sin and abuse as he raises his own children. counseling resources, family discipleship, parenting teens, blended families, building strong bonds, adolescence, spiritual family life, effective communication, parenthood journeys, active listening, parenting strategies, christian highschoolers, parenting communities, preparing for school, conflict resolution, adulthood, parenting challenges, faith-based parenting, family support networks, faith and spirituality, family devotions, discipling kids, child development, life transitions, relationship building false full 6 a8157b88-68a3-43a3-83c6-909a4a91ce7c Episode 5: Mile Marker #4 – Preparing for Adolescence Can parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?"  What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counselingwill share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. 

It is so important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. Between the ages of 10 and 12, we begin to introduce these concepts to kids as they attend church ministries and activities. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Dr. Jeff Cox, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ile-marker-4-preparing-for-adolescence-7AdqJbff Can parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?"  What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counselingwill share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. 

It is so important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. Between the ages of 10 and 12, we begin to introduce these concepts to kids as they attend church ministries and activities. 

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 5: Mile Marker #4 – Preparing for Adolescence Dr. Jeff Cox, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:25:37 Can parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?" What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counseling will share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. Can parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?" What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counseling will share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. spiritual upbringing, handling adolescence with wisdom, raising faithful adolescents, wisdom for parents of teens teens and faith questions, balancing discipline and freedom, navigating adolescence, preparing for teen years, family discipleship, parenting teens, parenting approaches for adolescents, christian perspective on sex education, parenting through adolescence, building strong bonds, navigating challenges, adolescence preparation, navigating the "sex" talk, adolescence, spiritual family life, faith-focused parenting, effective communication, active listening, christian highschoolers, parenting strategies for teens, helping teens thrive understanding teen development, pre-teens, preparing for school, effective parent-teen conversations, family and faith, faith-based parenting through adolescence, conflict resolution, christian family values, talking to teens about sex, building strong bonds with teens, parenting adolescents, adolescence and identity, helping adolescents with spiritual queries, sexuality and faith christian parenting, adulthood, faith exploration in adolescence communicating with teens, supporting teen emotions, teen emotional changes, challenges of adolescence sex education, parent-teen connection, faith-based parenting, parenting with biblical principles, adolscence, faith and spirituality, trusting relationships with teens, christian values and teens, family devotions, discipling kids, cognitive growth in adolescents parent-child relationships, communication with adolescents, relationship building false full 5 a7c65d14-bc34-4821-9783-fd18aa8aad9d Episode 4: Mile Marker #3 – Salvation & Baptism One of the greatest privileges that comes with being a parent is the opportunity to lead your kid to the Lord! Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Chad Glover on how we can guide our children through this process, even at a young age. Pastor Chad helps us to understand that even though we are not perfect parents, God wants to use us in their spiritual formation, no matter our background or story! For more information tools and resources on guiding your children through salvation and baptism, go to livingproof.co/family. 

An important milestone in the life of every person is salvation and baptism. For the child growing up in a Christian home and in the context of a local church, a decision point is often reached between the ages of 7 and 11. This decision may also occur later in life. Between Mile Marker 1 and Milestone 3, we partner with and equip you to lead your kids toward a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which leads to salvation. You are encouraged to attend a seminar that teaches the biblical truth about salvation and baptism and are equipped and given resources to Initiate Weekly Conversations with family devotions in their homes where these principles are taught. To make this Mile Marker memorable and special, you can include a Spiritual Birthday that focuses on the child’s date of salvation and a family celebration at and following the child’s baptism event. You are encouraged to invite family, friends, and those who spiritually influence the child.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Chad Glover, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mile-marker-3-salvation-baptism-K_0U9Lan One of the greatest privileges that comes with being a parent is the opportunity to lead your kid to the Lord! Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Chad Glover on how we can guide our children through this process, even at a young age. Pastor Chad helps us to understand that even though we are not perfect parents, God wants to use us in their spiritual formation, no matter our background or story! For more information tools and resources on guiding your children through salvation and baptism, go to livingproof.co/family. 

An important milestone in the life of every person is salvation and baptism. For the child growing up in a Christian home and in the context of a local church, a decision point is often reached between the ages of 7 and 11. This decision may also occur later in life. Between Mile Marker 1 and Milestone 3, we partner with and equip you to lead your kids toward a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which leads to salvation. You are encouraged to attend a seminar that teaches the biblical truth about salvation and baptism and are equipped and given resources to Initiate Weekly Conversations with family devotions in their homes where these principles are taught. To make this Mile Marker memorable and special, you can include a Spiritual Birthday that focuses on the child’s date of salvation and a family celebration at and following the child’s baptism event. You are encouraged to invite family, friends, and those who spiritually influence the child.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Episode 4: Mile Marker #3 – Salvation & Baptism Chad Glover, Bill Hildebrand, Jen Hildebrand 00:26:06 One of the greatest privileges that comes with being a parent is the opportunity to lead your kid to the Lord! Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Chad Glover on how we can guide our children through this process, even at a young age. Pastor Chad helps us to understand that even though we are not perfect parents, God wants to use us in their spiritual formation, no matter our background or story! For more information tools and resources on guiding your children through salvation and baptism, go to livingproof.co/family. One of the greatest privileges that comes with being a parent is the opportunity to lead your kid to the Lord! Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Chad Glover on how we can guide our children through this process, even at a young age. Pastor Chad helps us to understand that even though we are not perfect parents, God wants to use us in their spiritual formation, no matter our background or story! For more information tools and resources on guiding your children through salvation and baptism, go to livingproof.co/family. spiritual upbringing, child salvation, child baptism insights, meaning of baptism for kids, childhood faith development, spiritual milestones, family discipleship, biblical parenting tips, nurturing children's faith, building strong bonds, faith formation in kids, spiritual family life, faith-focused parenting, effective communication, children's faith journey, guiding children to salvation, sharing the gospel with kids, baptism preparation, family and faith, passing on the faith, parental commitment, christian parenting, conflict resolution, christian family values, child baptism decision, baptism for children, celebrating child baptism, preparing for baptism, faith-based parenting, child's decision for christ, raising godly children, faith and spirituality, family devotions, discipling kids, teaching kids about god christian parenting, gospel-centered parenting, relationship building false full 4 4917afc3-86b7-46bc-b69f-c9519bee20b0 Episode 3: Mile Marker #2 – Preparing our Children for School Whether public school, homeschool, private school, or another option, heading off to school is an important Mile Marker to the formation of our children. Every child has unique and differing needs throughout their stages of education and growth. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with experienced parents Rob and Tatum Poettgen and Pastor Pat Koontz to glean insight from their experiences on preparing their children for school and the challenges and celebrations that come along with this important mile marker. If you are looking for more resources to help guide your children through the school years, head to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Bill Hildebrand, Pat Koontz, Jen Hildebrand, Rob Poettgen, Tatum Poettgen) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mile-marker-2-preparing-our-children-for-school-Hsjdriey Whether public school, homeschool, private school, or another option, heading off to school is an important Mile Marker to the formation of our children. Every child has unique and differing needs throughout their stages of education and growth. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with experienced parents Rob and Tatum Poettgen and Pastor Pat Koontz to glean insight from their experiences on preparing their children for school and the challenges and celebrations that come along with this important mile marker. If you are looking for more resources to help guide your children through the school years, head to livingproof.co/family.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 3: Mile Marker #2 – Preparing our Children for School Bill Hildebrand, Pat Koontz, Jen Hildebrand, Rob Poettgen, Tatum Poettgen 00:28:14 Every child has unique and differing needs throughout their stages of education and growth. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with experienced parents Rob and Tatum Poettgen and Pastor Pat Koontz to glean insight from their experiences on preparing their children for school and the challenges and celebrations that come along with this important mile marker. Every child has unique and differing needs throughout their stages of education and growth. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with experienced parents Rob and Tatum Poettgen and Pastor Pat Koontz to glean insight from their experiences on preparing their children for school and the challenges and celebrations that come along with this important mile marker. counseling resources, 4 year-olds, generational connections, toddlers, parenting toddlers, 5 year-olds, family discipleship, how to share the bible with pre-schoolers, blended families, building strong bonds, pre-schoolers, spiritual family life, effective communication, parenthood journeys, active listening, parenting strategies, parenting communities, parent-child bond, preparing for school, christian parenting, conflict resolution, positive discipline, parenting pre-schoolers, 3-year olds, parenting, bible for toddlers, parenting tips, parenting challenges, faith-based parenting, family support networks, sibling relationships, faith and spirituality, family relationships, family dynamics, family devotions, discipling kids, child development, life transitions, relationship building false full 3 22419a5c-c275-4964-ab58-bfe5647d7b01 Episode 2: Mile Marker #1 – What Does it Mean to Dedicate My Child to God? Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way that they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it.”  In this episode our hosts, Bill and Hen Hildebrand, chat with Abundant Life Independence Campus Pastor, Steven Branch about the importance of the Child Dedication ceremony and what it means to commit your child and your parenting to the Lord. For more information on Child Dedication, go to livingproof.co/family.  

The first Mile Marker is child dedication. This is a ceremony that normally occurs for parents who have children between birth and one year of age. You will learn how to become primary faith trainers for your children and accept the responsibility. Resources and learning opportunities are provided for new parents desiring to dedicate their children to the Lord. During the ceremony, the church body commits to partner with the parents in the faith development of the child for the duration of the journey.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand, Steven Branch) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/child-dedication-aRKJpDi1 Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way that they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it.”  In this episode our hosts, Bill and Hen Hildebrand, chat with Abundant Life Independence Campus Pastor, Steven Branch about the importance of the Child Dedication ceremony and what it means to commit your child and your parenting to the Lord. For more information on Child Dedication, go to livingproof.co/family.  

The first Mile Marker is child dedication. This is a ceremony that normally occurs for parents who have children between birth and one year of age. You will learn how to become primary faith trainers for your children and accept the responsibility. Resources and learning opportunities are provided for new parents desiring to dedicate their children to the Lord. During the ceremony, the church body commits to partner with the parents in the faith development of the child for the duration of the journey.

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Episode 2: Mile Marker #1 – What Does it Mean to Dedicate My Child to God? Jen Hildebrand, Bill Hildebrand, Steven Branch 00:18:11 Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way that they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it.” In this episode our hosts, Bill and Hen Hildebrand, chat with Abundant Life Independence Campus Pastor, Steven Branch about the importance of the Child Dedication ceremony and what it means to commit your child and your parenting to the Lord. For more information on Child Dedication, go to livingproof.co/family. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way that they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it.” In this episode our hosts, Bill and Hen Hildebrand, chat with Abundant Life Independence Campus Pastor, Steven Branch about the importance of the Child Dedication ceremony and what it means to commit your child and your parenting to the Lord. For more information on Child Dedication, go to livingproof.co/family. spiritual upbringing, child dedication ceremony, spiritual milestones, family discipleship, building strong bonds, spiritual family life, faith-focused parenting, effective communication, family and faith, parental commitment, christian parenting, conflict resolution, christian family values, dedicating children to god, child dedication, faith-based parenting, faith and spirituality, family devotions, discipling kids, relationship building false full 2 c8161311-412e-4dc1-bcc3-84557b8950c7 Episode 1: How to Help Your Family WIN! Every Christian parent wants tools and tips to help them raise their kids in a way that creates resilience while also connecting with them. They want to know how to point them to Jesus in everyday situations so their kids come to know Him personally. This parenting journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And you need someone to walk alongside you, encouraging you to stay the course and grow into the parents God designed you to be.

This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN…

Walk the path of discipleship

Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together

Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@livingproof.co (Jen Hildebrand, Pastor Phil Hopper, Bill Hildebrand) https://abundant-life-family-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-help-your-family-win-9RyokwQt Every Christian parent wants tools and tips to help them raise their kids in a way that creates resilience while also connecting with them. They want to know how to point them to Jesus in everyday situations so their kids come to know Him personally. This parenting journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And you need someone to walk alongside you, encouraging you to stay the course and grow into the parents God designed you to be.

This podcast is designed to help parents cultivate an environment in their home that helps families WIN…

Walk the path of discipleship

Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together

Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life

The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… 

- Walk the path of discipleship 

- Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together 

- Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life 

The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

 

Thanks for joining us this week!

 

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]]> Episode 1: How to Help Your Family WIN! Jen Hildebrand, Pastor Phil Hopper, Bill Hildebrand 00:27:59 How are you doing as a family? How do you measure up? Often parents don't feel like they know what they are doing let alone how they are doing. We want to give you a path to follow, to help you build a family that will last! In this podcast our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Phil Hopper about what it means to "WIN" at family discipleship and the 10 Mile Markers to help guide your family throughout life’s most important milestone. If you’re looking for more resources to set your family up for success and build a family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family. How are you doing as a family? How do you measure up? Often parents don't feel like they know what they are doing let alone how they are doing. We want to give you a path to follow, to help you build a family that will last! In this podcast our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Phil Hopper about what it means to "WIN" at family discipleship and the 10 Mile Markers to help guide your family throughout life’s most important milestone. If you’re looking for more resources to set your family up for success and build a family that lasts, head over to livingproof.co/family. counseling resources, generational connections, family values, marriage communication, nurturing grandchildren, multigenerational connections, stress management, family discipleship, parenting teens, blended families, biblical marriage, family well-being, adolescence, parenthood journeys, parenting strategies, christian highschoolers, parenting communities, marriage challenges, christian marriage, parent-child bond, preparing for school, family resilience, grandparenting wisdom, grandparent-grandchild bond, positive discipline, grandparenting, christian dating, adulthood, parenting, parenting tips, parenting challenges, family support networks, strong marriages, sibling relationships, family relationships, family dynamics, discipling kids, marriage, mental wellness, child development, life transitions, emotional health false full 1