Ecclesiastes: Finding Contentment in Our Great God

Jonah, Nahum & Obadiah: God's Love for All People

Note from the Producers: You might notice this episode isn't following exact canonical order! Each episode on the Minor Prophets will focus on two to three prophets and are grouped by theme instead. What do Jonah, Nahum, and Obadiah have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the books of Jonah, Nahum, and Obadiah, reflecting on how God is able to hold multiple seemingly contradictory approaches toward humanity together in a way that’s entirely consistent with His heart. Our Bible spotlight focuses on Jonah, Nahum, and Obadiah’s accounts of foreign nations, illustrating how God both protects His chosen people and has great compassion for the outsider. Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to play out the story of Jonah with your family and to discuss how we never have to hide from God. You and your family will then be invited into a time of prayer journaling as a way to experience God’s desire to be near to each of you. Finally, our spiritual practice invites you into a time of prayer, where we can ask God for deliverance from oppression and injustice, and seek to align our hearts more toward His. Wherever you listen, may you and your family be blessed by this episode as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a production of InterVarsity Press (IVP) and made possible by the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Discover more great listens from IVP on our website [https://ivpress.com/ivp-podcasts] or on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@InterVarsityPress/podcasts]. To reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form [https://forms.office.com/r/wULCgRQJf3]. Resources from the episode This week’s Bible spotlight is adapted from The Message of Obadiah, Nahum, and Zephaniah [https://www.ivpress.com/the-message-of-obadiah-nahum-zephaniah?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Gordon Bridger, Never Beyond Hope [https://www.ivpress.com/never-beyond-hope-lbs?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom, and Jonah, Joel & Amos [https://www.ivpress.com/jonah-joel-amos-lbs?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Doug Haugen and Doris Haugen. Note: In the episode, we accidentally said “The Message of Obadiah, Nahum, and Zechariah.” It should be “Zephaniah,” not “Zechariah.” This week’s discipleship nugget is adapted from Teach Your Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship [https://www.ivpress.com/teach-your-children-well?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Sarah Cowan Johnson. This week’s spiritual practice is adapted from Prayers for the Pilgrimage: A Book of Collects for All of Life [https://www.ivpress.com/prayers-for-the-pilgrimage?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by W. David O. Taylor “For Juneteenth” O Lord, you who set the oppressed free, increase in us a love of justice this day, we pray, that we might love it as you love it, upholding the cause of the poor, defending the week, rescuing the needy, and speaking out for the oppressed, no matter what the cost, so that we might gladly fulfill the law of love. We pray this in the liberating name of Jesus. Amen. Credits ✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com [https://www.ivpress.com/] and use the code IVPWHP for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode. ✅ Producers: Kaitlin Borek, Abby Lee, Karen Savella Stallard, and Travis Albritton ✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo ✅ Hosts: Alex Blount and Helen Lee ✅ Narrators: Kaitlin Borek, Jack Reece, and Karen Savella Stallard ✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts [https://honestpodcasts.com/] ✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne ✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra ✅ Theme Song: “Elegant Flight” by Sounds Like Sanders and “Birdhouse” by EVOE Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts/authors featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Zephaniah & Habakkuk: Lamenting with Hope

Note from the Producers: You might notice this episode isn't following exact canonical order! Each episode on the Minor Prophets will focus on two to three prophets and are grouped by theme instead. What do Zephaniah and Habakkuk have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the books of Zephaniah and Habakkuk, reflecting on how lament works as a bridge between the grief around us and the promises of a loving God.  Our Bible spotlight focuses on Zephaniah’s and Habakkuk’s prophecies during the final decades of Judah, offering messages of judgment, lament, and hope. Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to lead your family in a “tearing practice,” ripping paper or cloth as an embodied way to practice lament. Finally, our spiritual practice invites you to experience the “tearing practice” on your own, taking a moment to offer your prayers of lament to the God who loves you. Wherever you listen, may you and your family be blessed by this episode as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a production of InterVarsity Press (IVP) and made possible by the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Discover more great listens from IVP on our website [https://ivpress.com/ivp-podcasts] or on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@InterVarsityPress/podcasts]. To reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form [https://forms.office.com/r/wULCgRQJf3]. Resources from the episode This week’s Bible spotlight is adapted from The Message of Obadiah, Nahum, and Zephaniah [https://www.ivpress.com/the-message-of-obadiah-nahum-zephaniah?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Gordon Bridger and Walking with God Through the Valley: Recovering the Purpose of Biblical Lament [https://www.ivpress.com/walking-with-God-through-the-valley?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by May Young. This week’s discipleship nugget and spiritual practice are adapted from Hopeful Lament: Tending Our Grief Through Spiritual Practices [https://www.ivpress.com/hopeful-lament?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Terra McDaniel. Credits ✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com [https://www.ivpress.com/] and use the code IVPWHP for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode. ✅ Producers: Kaitlin Borek, Abby Lee, Karen Savella Stallard, and Travis Albritton ✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo ✅ Hosts: Alex Blount and Helen Lee ✅ Narrators: Kaitlin Borek, Jack Reece, and Karen Savella Stallard ✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts [https://honestpodcasts.com/] ✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne ✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra ✅ Theme Song: “Elegant Flight” by Sounds Like Sanders and “Birdhouse” by EVOE Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts/authors featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Hosea & Amos: Metaphors of God's Mercy and Faithfulness

Note from the Producers: You might notice this episode isn't following exact canonical order! Each episode on the Minor Prophets will focus on two to three prophets and are grouped by theme instead. What do Hosea and Amos have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the books of Hosea and Amos, reflecting on how God uses images and metaphors to reveal larger truths about His relationship with His people. Our Bible spotlight focuses on how Hosea models God’s covenant faithfulness and how Amos’s visions remind us of how God is both just and merciful. Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to discuss God’s faithfulness with your family and to choose a physical reminder of His mercy throughout your week. Finally, our spiritual practice invites you to practice freely submitting all parts of your life to God as an act of faithfulness. Wherever you listen, may you and your family be blessed by this episode as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a production of InterVarsity Press (IVP) and made possible by the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Discover more great listens from IVP on our website [https://ivpress.com/ivp-podcasts] or on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@InterVarsityPress/podcasts]. To reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form [https://forms.office.com/r/wULCgRQJf3]. Resources from the episode This week’s Bible spotlight is adapted from Hosea: God’s Persistent Love [https://www.ivpress.com/hosea-lbs?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen and The Roar of Justice: Hearing God’s Relentless Call in the Book of Amos [https://www.ivpress.com/the-roar-of-justice?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Vanessa K. Hawkins. This week’s discipleship nugget is adapted from Hosea: God’s Persistent Love [https://www.ivpress.com/hosea-lbs?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen. This week’s spiritual practice is adapted from Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us [https://www.ivpress.com/spiritual-disciplines-handbook?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun. Credits ✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com [https://www.ivpress.com/] and use the code IVPWHP for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode. ✅ Producers: Kaitlin Borek, Abby Lee, Karen Savella Stallard, and Travis Albritton ✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo ✅ Hosts: Alex Blount and Helen Lee ✅ Narrators: Kaitlin Borek, Jack Reece, and Karen Savella Stallard ✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts [https://honestpodcasts.com/] ✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne ✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra ✅ Theme Song: “Elegant Flight” by Sounds Like Sanders and “Birdhouse” by EVOE Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts/authors featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Joel & Micah: Faithful Action for a Hope-Filled Future

Note from the Producers: You might notice this episode isn't following exact canonical order! Each episode on the Minor Prophets will focus on two to three prophets and are grouped by theme instead. What do Joel and Micah have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the books of Joel and Micah, inviting us into a posture of openness as we dive into the Minor Prophets. Our Bible spotlight focuses on Joel’s characterization of “the day of the LORD,” and Micah’s instructions for how to faithfully live today. Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to take the first steps toward purposeful, contextualized, and loving action with your family, putting the words of Micah 6:8 into practice. Finally, our spiritual practice invites you to reflect on how God’s sovereign goodness is revealed in “the day of the LORD” and practice releasing control through a breath prayer. Wherever you listen, may you and your family be blessed by this episode as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a production of InterVarsity Press (IVP) and made possible by the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Discover more great listens from IVP on our website [https://ivpress.com/ivp-podcasts] or on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@InterVarsityPress/podcasts]. To reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form [https://forms.office.com/r/wULCgRQJf3]. Resources from the episode This week’s Bible spotlight is adapted from The Minor Prophets: A Theological Introduction [https://www.ivpress.com/the-minor-prophets?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Craig G. Bartholomew and Heath A. Thomas. This week’s discipleship nugget is adapted from Beauty and Resistance: Spiritual Rhythms for Formation and Repair [https://www.ivpress.com/beauty-and-resistance?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Jonathan P. Walton. This week’s spiritual practice is adapted from Moms at the Well: Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture [https://www.ivpress.com/moms-at-the-well?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean. Credits ✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com [https://www.ivpress.com/] and use the code IVPWHP for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode. ✅ Producers: Kaitlin Borek, Abby Lee, Karen Savella Stallard, and Travis Albritton ✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo ✅ Hosts: Alex Blount and Helen Lee ✅ Narrators: Kaitlin Borek, Jack Reece, and Karen Savella Stallard ✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts [https://honestpodcasts.com/] ✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne ✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra ✅ Theme Song: “Elegant Flight” by Sounds Like Sanders and “Birdhouse” by EVOE Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts/authors featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Daniel: Trusting in God's Control

What does Daniel have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Daniel, reflecting on different connotations of the word prophecy and how moments of prophetic drama in Scripture reveal truths about God. Our Bible spotlight focuses on the two main types of literature in the book of Daniel and how each chapter reveals an important theme: God is in control, and He will have the final victory. Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to reflect on Daniel and his friends’ courageous examples of faithfulness amid persecution, and encourages you and your family to learn about other figures in church history who offer a similar witness of faithfulness. Finally, our spiritual practice invites you into a time of listening prayer, where we, like Daniel, can practice making space to hear God’s voice.  Wherever you listen, may you and your family be blessed by this episode as you seek to follow Jesus with your whole heart. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a production of InterVarsity Press (IVP) and made possible by the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Discover more great listens from IVP on our website [https://ivpress.com/ivp-podcasts] or on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@InterVarsityPress/podcasts]. To reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form [https://forms.office.com/r/wULCgRQJf3]. Resources from the episode This week’s Bible spotlight is adapted from How to Read Daniel [https://www.ivpress.com/how-to-read-daniel?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Tremper Longman III. This week’s discipleship nugget is adapted from Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Every Era and Place [https://www.ivpress.com/our-church-speaks?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Ben Lansing and D. J. Marotta This week’s spiritual practice is adapted from Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us [https://www.ivpress.com/spiritual-disciplines-handbook?utm_medium=ivp_whp&utm_source=IVPWHP] by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Credits ✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com [https://www.ivpress.com/] and use the code IVPWHP for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode. ✅ Producers: Kaitlin Borek, Abby Lee, Karen Savella Stallard, and Travis Albritton ✅ Assistant Producer: Christine Pelliccio Melo ✅ Hosts: Alex Blount and Helen Lee ✅ Narrators: Kaitlin Borek, Jack Reece, and Karen Savella Stallard ✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts [https://honestpodcasts.com/] ✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne ✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra ✅ Theme Song: “Elegant Flight” by Sounds Like Sanders and “Birdhouse” by EVOE Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts/authors featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.