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Episode Highlights: The Bible assumes a change in the parent/child relationship at adulthood. Prov 22:6; Eph 6:4 A key guidelines is to treat adult children as we would any other adult. We should: allow them to make their own mistakes; love them enough to prevent catastrophic mistakes; and, confront their sin as we would that […]

Episode Highlights An ectopic pregnancy results when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, virtually dooming the baby, and seriously imperiling the life of the mother. Some in the pro-life camp have found this to be a situation where a biblical love of life necessitates preserving the life of the mother by ending the doomed […]

Episode highlights: The NT indicates that introspection should be occasional, not vocational. As we spend time with the Lord, He will expose our hearts. Morbid introspection can be counteracted with some simple guardrails.

Episode Highlights: Does this friendship keep God at the center? Does this friendship image God through unity? Does this friendship entail service unto mutual sanctification?

Episode Highlights: We’re told explicitly to forgive the repentant. Luke 17:3 Forgiveness is distinct from emotional baggage handling. Eph 4:26-27 Forgiveness is inextricably bound to reconciliation. 2 Cor 7.

Episode highlights: A man should lead his children by bringing them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Eph 6:4 Our discipleship should utilize intentional observation and individual interaction.

Episode Highlights: Distinguish between venting and seeking counsel. Gently steer her away from venting by offering to pray with her or asking if she needs counsel. If the wife needs counsel, be sure to only give counsel about how to handle her own heart since you don’t have all the information (Prov 18:13, 17)

Episode Highlights: The Bible calls a man to give special care and attention to loving, knowing, and protecting his wife. Some influences from which a man can and should protect his wife are sin, ungodly influences, and over-commitment.

Episode Highlights: Understand your multi-faceted role as a Christian wife Model stewardship in your own life Give plenty of space on non-essential issues Frame everything in love