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How do we, as Christians, live to the fullness of what God has in regards to Christian community? Hey everyone! We asked you to submit your questions about fellowship, community, and friendship over on Instagram, and in this episode, we'll share our experiences in answering 9 of the most common questions we received. If you're looking to make friends as a mom... If you want to know how to balance time spent in deep fellowship vs. time spent proclaiming the Gospel to non-believers... If you want to know what to do if you're introverted... This episode has it all! We hope this encourages you and helps you to finally step into the amazing blessing of godly community. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Biblical Community 5:31 Q1: How to use discernment when making godly friends 13:47 Q2: How to make friends as an adult while being a busy mom and wife 21:27 Q3: Standards for people you will and will not hang out with 22:59 Q4: Balancing spreading the gospel and building godly community with believers 23:26 Q5: Where to start 24:17 Q6: If your husband doesn't see it as a priority 25:07 Fellowship realities as a mom 36:15 Q7: Would you be friends with a non-Christian? 37:00 Q8: How to confront sin in a sister 43:06 Q9: How to have community when you're introverted 51:43 Prayer Resources: AFM+MH on IG: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/ Milena on IG: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@asformeandmyhousepodcast/

Starting and ending our day like this has been a total gamechanger during this busy season with so many littles. It's taken tweaking and refining, and we're still open to feedback on it, but it's blessed us so much that we just had to share it with you guys. This routine gives us time to focus on what's most important, it allows us to shepherd our children in the way we desire to do so, and it keeps our home running smoothly while staying well-kept. We'd love to hear if this inspired you to try something similar! Also let us know what your routine looks like, we're always looking for ways to improve ours in order to be closer to the Lord. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 5:09 The Surprise Blessings of These Habits 7:40 Why 4:00 AM 12:42 Before You Say It's Too Early... 19:01 The Morning Habits 24:14 Scripture reading 29:14 Movement 39:04 Getting ready 41:21 The Evening Habits 48:20 Cleanup Dance Party! 51:21 Bedtime for Littles Resources: A Brief Theology of Sleep by John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-brief-theology-of-sleep --- Milena on IG: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/ AFM+MH on IG: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@asformeandmyhousepodcast/

We came across a beautiful clip of Rich Mullins recently, where he tells the story about how he got saved when he was 2 or 3 years old. It's sweet, but it brings up the question: can kids that young really be saved? Which brings up...a lot more questions. Join us as we dive into this question from the perspective of a mother and a father who desire their children to be saved with "boring testimonies", who are thinking a lot lately about what it really means when Jesus tells us to be like little children. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Rich Mullins Clip 9:27 The Simplicity of Salvation 11:41 Mark 10:13 14:33 Romans 8:26 21:20 God Made YOU The Mother/Father of Your Children Resources: Milena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/ AFM+MH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/

Hey friends, we're excited to welcome you back into a more regular rhythm with As For Me + My House! This first episode (after our re-introduction episode) is all about testifying and giving glory to the Lord for the incredible miracle He worked in Jordan's life recently, and to encourage you to testify and share what the Lord has done in your life recently, no matter big or small. We also talk a little about the power of a wife's prayers for her husband. We hope this encourages you! Let us know what miracles the Lord has worked in your life recently! In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 2:47 The Injury 8 Years Ago 11:41 Crying out to God 13:37 Anointing 23:39 Praying for your husband Resources: Milena on IG: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/ AFM+MH on IG: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@asformeandmyhousepodcast/

Welcome back to As For Me and My House! We're back for another season, and while there will be more of what you know and expect, we're also pressing record at a very different stage of life than any of our previous seasons. We've taken an intentional break over the past almost-year, we now have 5 children, and the Lord has been continuing to prune us, teach us, and lead us. We're in such a season of grace and blessing and overflow - which seems silly since we've had 5 children in the last 6 years - but it really feels like the Lord is leading us to start recording again to share what we've been learning and discerning, and we want to share what we've been learning in our home, in case any of it's applicable to your home. Thanks for joining us, we can't wait for you to hear what's coming up over the coming weeks and months! In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 2:48 A new lens for the podcast 5:18 Denomination 9:27 Ministry shift 14:11 Big things coming Resources: AFM+MH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/ Milena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@asformeandmyhousepodcast

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

Hey Friends! If you've ever felt a desire to fellowship with others by opening up your home, but have held back from doing so due to fear of a chaotic and wild home life deterring your company, then we pray this episode encourages you with some practical insights. In order to have peace in our homes, the Prince of Peace must be the center of our households. Tune in to hear how Jordan and Milena are learning to cultivate a peaceful home even in the midst of hectic and busy rhythms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello friends! Thank you for joining us for another episode of As For Me and My House podcast! On this week's show, Milena and Jordan discuss a recent encounter with angels. While this may be cause for skepticism for some, we who believe the Bible and take it seriously should not be surprised to have experiences with spiritual beings from time to time. After all, Hebrews 1:14 says, that angels are "ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation," and later on in chapter 13 verse 2, we are told to "not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Additionally, we are told that angels visited and ministered to Jesus after his temptation in the wilderness in Matthew 4:11. If you've ever had a similar encounter like Milena describes in this episode, be sure to leave a comment below and share your experience! We look forward to reading your testimonies! Be blessed! Thank you to Glorify App for sponsoring today's video! Visit glorify-app.com/myhouse to download the Glorify App for FREE! Listen to the music created by our friends at House of Psalms here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5IQ6SUsluYbDrMy2e7cGw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the saying goes, "life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans," and that statement couldn't be more true when your family is in the midst of major life shifts. Maybe you're moving across the country. Perhaps you just welcomed your first child into the world. Or it could be that you started a new career with entirely different rhythms that need to be quickly learned. Regardless of the shift you and your family are making, the Lord is always at work accomplishing His purposes in your life, if we would just pause long enough to take note. In this episode, we are joined once again by our sweet friends Elisha and Katie Voetberg of Now That We're A Family. We were so refreshed and encouraged to hear their wisdom on how they gracefully walked through a long season of living off grid, building a home, caring for their six children and adapting to a new chapter of life! You can learn more about the Voetbergs, their online music academy, and pick up a copy of their first ever print magazine at: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey friends! This episode is certainly different from our traditional content, but we had an absolute blast hearing from JT and his journey in pursuing the deeper things of the Lord! There comes a point in every serious Christian's walk where they have to examine what they've been taught (at one point or another in their life) and go back into the Scriptures to see what the Bible actually says. We all come to the Bible with certain biases, traditional positions, or presuppositions. Do not shy away from the Holy Spirit's prompting when this happens! Instead, lean into the wrestling and pray for wisdom and discernment as you seek out God's Truth. Show JT some love and follow him on Instagram, subscribe to him on YouTube, and subscribe to his audio podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we share our experience of how the Lord brought us through the valley of miscarriage into the gift of child-bearing once again. We know so many people who have experienced multiple miscarriages in a row and feel beyond discouraged and defeated by the repetition of grief. Can we encourage you to continue in your patient long-suffering and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Despite the worst of circumstances, He loves you and is working all things for your good and His glory--even the anguish of miscarriage. We pray this episode blesses you to fight on and keep the faith! There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Hold on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back, fam! In this week’s episode we’re switching things up a little… Join us as we sit down to share what God is currently teaching us through our personal Bible readings, group studies, and devotional time. While Jordan has been diving deep into the book of Genesis with a group of men from church, Milena has been reading both the Old and New Testaments, unpacking powerful connections between the two. We hope you enjoy this causal conversation as we discuss the beauty of God’s Word and how these personal revelations are shaping our faith for the better! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the honeymoon phase wears off? What do we do when the person we married becomes just someone we live with? In marriage, we can often find ourselves choosing convenience over covenant— meaning we get so caught up in our everyday life that we neglect the very person we vowed to give our everything. In this episode we share 7 ways to help spouses get OUT of the roommate stage ASAP! After having another baby, moving, and trying to keep up with it all, we found ourselves in the “roommate phase”. These 7 practical steps are what we implemented to help us get to a healthy, thriving, God-honoring marriage once again. We pray this episode is a blessing and encouragement to those who need it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a healthy way to "deconstruct" your faith? How can we best lead our children to follow the Lord, although it is ultimately their own decision? In this week's episode no topic is off the table as we speak with Husband, Father of 6, Pastor, and Author, Craig Groeschel. From prioritizing your marriage and raising children who follow Jesus, to wrestling with why our prayers may go unanswered, Pastor Craig has sound, biblical wisdom for it all. In his latest book, "The Benefit of Doubt", Craig Groeschel shares stories from his life and the Bible to teach us that doubts don’t have to take us away from God; instead, our doubts can actually draw us closer to God.  "The Benefit of Doubt" will be released on February 18th - learn more and pre-order a copy here: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/the-benefit-of-doubt  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this heartfelt episode, we take a deep dive into the topic of home birth from the perspective of a Christian husband and father. If you're feeling uncertain or hesitant about your wife's desire for a home birth, this episode is for you! Join us as we share our personal journey of navigating the fears and doubts that often accompany the decision to have a home birth. We'll explore the biblical principles that can guide us in this important decision, emphasizing the role of a husband’s leadership and faith in overcoming anxiety. With the Lord’s guidance and a supportive home, you, too, can embrace the idea of home birth with an open heart. Tune in for encouragement as we explore how to support your wife as you prayerfully consider a home birth experience of your own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.