Episodes
In a study conducted by Baylor’s Journal of Marriage and Family, married couples who prayed together stayed together 99% of the time, highlighting prayer as a key component to a lifetime of togetherness. So join Tony and Bre to discuss what prayer is along with how to ensure it’s part of daily life.
Published 01/04/24
In this episode, Tony and Bre replay and provide commentary on a follower favorite episode from the past year discussing how to build goals, habits, and healthy routines in the home.
Published 12/28/23
In this special holiday episode, Tony and Bre answer your questions, including Christmas, family, friends, and the New Year, and share a few exciting Date Night updates to be on the lookout for.
Published 12/21/23
In a famous scene of the Christmas classic “Home Alone,” Kevin McCallister creates havoc in the kitchen, causing the entire family to give him an evil glare, as Uncle Frank leans in to say, “Look what ya did, you little jerk!” Sadly, most families have experienced holiday moments like this –or worse– where family members hurt one another. So join Tony and Bre in discussing ways we can “keep the peace” this Christmas.
Published 12/14/23
Ever hit January only to wonder where December disappeared to? Amidst all the family parties, church events, sniffles, sneezes, and Amazon deliveries, many of us “grit our teeth” to make it through this busy season but never get to enjoy it. So join Tony and Bre for an episode discussing ways to cut, trim, and plan a more meaningful Christmas.
Published 12/07/23
Is Santa Claus an innocent fairytale or a pagan commercial manipulator? Maybe a bit of both? If so, how can Christian parents guide their children through the haze of holiday truth? Join Tony and Bre, along with DNWTW vets – Grant and Grace Anna Castleberry – for a fun talk on this important topic.
Published 11/30/23
Continuing their series on children and church, the Woods are joined by the always joyful and energetic James and Erin Coates. In this special episode, the two couples discuss ways you can spark and maintain your child’s appreciation and respect for all things church.
Published 11/23/23
More and more parents are seeing the immense value of having their children in corporate worship. But having kids in “big service” comes with challenges, for us parents, our children, and sometimes people sitting nearby. So join Tony and Bre to discuss tips and training that can help kids bless a congregation.
Published 11/16/23
It’s no secret that kids are daily exposed to opponents of Christianity, including at their schools, with their friends, and online. Are you prepared to talk with your kids about tough Bible questions? To help them build a true defense of the faith? In this fun episode, Tony and Bre are joined by Bryan and Natasha Crain to discuss kids, apologetics, and building Christian confidence.
Published 11/09/23
In a follow-up to last week’s pod, Tony and Bre continue their discussion on the biblical principles of divorce, remarriage, and blended families. In this episode, they move to practical issues, attempting to answer the “real life” questions associated with marital breakdown.
Published 11/02/23
As divorce rates climb, family dynamics become complex, and many people aren’t living the “white picket fence” life. So join Tony and Bre in this vital two-part episode, as they share their story, examine marriage as God’s design, and discuss biblical answers to some of life’s toughest relational questions.
Published 10/26/23
For both good and evil social media has changed the world, and people spew things online they’d never say to someone’s face. So join Tony and Bre to discuss social media, its pros and cons, and how parents can guide their tweens and teens into the virtual world.
Published 10/19/23
Tony and Bre continue their discussions on the Christian home with an insightful episode for stay-at-home moms, sharing both the challenges and high points that come along with taking on the full-time (and dramatically undervalued) “vocation” of homemaker.
Published 10/12/23
In a tell-it-like-it-is episode, the Woods continue their discussion on the Christian home with a response to Sarah Bessey’s best-selling book “Jesus Feminist.” If you’ve got questions about the dangers of feminism, egalitarian positions, and the temptation to chase careers over kids, this conversation will bless you.
Published 10/05/23
In response to 20th-century feminism, there’s a growing group of Christians who promote a “patriarchal” version of Christianity, which includes wives who dare not work outside the home and who are told to wear head coverings in worship. In response, the Woods are joined by Dr. Owen Strachan (Provost of Grace Bible Theological Seminary and author of multiple books) to bring clarity by discussing a more biblically balanced view of manhood and womanhood.
Published 09/28/23
In a follow-up to recent episodes on Anger and Emotion, Tony and Bre help us dig into the root of our marital disagreements along with establishing a biblical path to avoid and resolve conflict in a way that honors the Lord.
Published 09/21/23
We’ve all said, “My emotions are ruling me…” or, “Get your emotions in check” but rarely realize these are terms taken from pop culture and pop psychology rather than Scripture. In this episode, Tony and Bre peel back the layers on the topic of feelings and if/how they’re meant to impact our relationships.
Published 09/14/23
In the evangelical world there’s a wealth of wisdom on raising younger kids God’s way but not so much relating to teens and twenty-somethings. In this special episode, Tony and Bre hang with Living Waters President EZ Zwayne (and sweet wife Rachel) to discuss a plan for raising honorable young adults.
Published 09/07/23
In the evangelical world, there’s a wealth of wisdom on raising younger kids God’s way but not so much relating to teens and twenty-somethings. In this special episode, Tony and Bre hang with Living Waters President EZ Zwayne (and his sweet wife Rachel) to discuss a plan for raising honorable young adults.
Published 08/31/23
Anger – if left unchecked – can destroy a marriage and a home, so in this vulnerable episode Tony and Bre pull back the veil to share a few of their recent “disagreements” and discuss ways couples can “defuse” emotional explosions to build safer and more lasting family bonds.
Published 08/24/23
Jeremy Vuolo and Jinger (Duggar) met under extraordinary circumstances, including the spotlight of a hit TV show, but watched God steer their life down its own path, focused on pastoral ministry, and raising their two precious daughters. Join Tony, Bre, Jeremy and Jinger, for this transparent episode on building and balancing a young family while striving to serve the Lord.
Published 08/17/23
In this inspirational finale to “Summer in the Sermons” Tony and Bre replay (and discuss) a 4-minute clip by Voddie Bauchum that may be the most impassioned doctrinal treatment of the Good News ever recorded.
Published 08/10/23
In this gut-punch episode of “Summer in the Sermons” Tony and Bre listen to a 4-minute clip that took the reformed world by storm, as Dr. Steven J. Lawson calls out the phony-prosperity-prophet Joel Osteen, demanding pulpits be filled with real preachers who herald unapologetic truth.
Published 08/03/23
In a fresh episode of “Summer in the Sermons” Tony and Bre review a short clip from Susan Heck on enduring difficult seasons, and discuss what it means to mature within trial, rather than wither under it. Join us for this encouraging, life-giving, and inspirational episode.
Published 07/27/23
Tony and Bre continue their “Summer in the Sermons” probing John MacArthur’s statement that the Lord’s standard is far greater than any human standard because He judges “the inside” of man. Join us for this evocative episode on law, grace, and gospel hope.
Published 07/20/23