Biblical Brews and Family Views

Still Faithful Even When the Coffee is Cold

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2406790/open_sms] In this episode, Eric and Angela talk candidly about what it looks like to navigate joy in the middle of struggle—when life feels heavy, energy is low, and faith isn’t exactly firing on all cylinders. Using James 1:2–4 as a backdrop, they reflect on seasons of parenting exhaustion, marriage under stress, and the slow work of perseverance that shapes us over time. This isn’t about pretending things are easy or rushing toward quick fixes. It’s about learning how joy can exist alongside hardship, how perseverance is formed in everyday moments, and how choosing to keep showing up—together—matters more than having it all figured out. If you’ve ever felt like your faith was running on cold coffee and unfinished prayers, you’re not alone. ❤️ Marriage Enrichment Weekend | March 20–22, 2026 If you’re looking to invest in your marriage, join us for our Marriage Enrichment Weekend at The Neighborhood Church. We’ll be joined by LaMorris and Megan Crawford of Covenant Culture Ministries, who speak and lead couples across the country. 📍 The Neighborhood Church 📅 March 20–22, 2026 🔗 Learn more and register: www.theneighborhoodchurch.com [http://www.theneighborhoodchurch.com/] You can also learn more about LaMorris and Megan—and check out their podcast—at: 🔗 https://www.covenantcultureministries.com [https://www.covenantcultureministries.com/] 🎧 Catch Up on Messages You can always listen to weekly messages from Eric at The Neighborhood Church Podcast: 🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542238 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542238]

Love After Valentine’s Day: When Feelings Fade but Faith Remains

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2406790/open_sms] Valentine’s Day is over. The flowers fade, the chocolates run low, and real life settles back in. In this episode of Biblical Brews & Family Views, Eric and Angela talk honestly about what love looks like after the hype, when feelings aren’t as loud—and why faith matters most in those moments. Angela names a tension many of us feel: the world treats marriage as disposable. If it’s hard, replace it. If it’s uncomfortable, move on. But as they prepare for their daughter’s wedding—their first child to say “I do”—that message feels heavier, more personal, and more urgent. Together, they explore: * Why our culture struggles with covenant commitment * What happens when feelings fade but love is still called to endure * How faith carries relationships through ordinary, difficult seasons * Why marriage isn’t about perfection, but faithfulness * And how hope remains—even for those who feel unseen, behind, or discouraged This episode isn’t about pretending marriage is easy. It’s about believing it’s worth it. Whether you’re married, single, divorced, engaged, or simply wondering if lasting love still exists—this conversation meets you where you are and gently points toward a faith that remains when emotions don’t. ☕ Coffee first. ❤️ Covenant love second. 🎙️ Real life always.

Written on Hearts, Not Just Stone

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2406790/open_sms] Is your faith something you know about—or something you’re being shaped by? In this episode of Biblical Brews and Family Views, we talk about how spiritual formation goes beyond head knowledge and moves into the habits, rhythms, and heart of our homes. We open up about our own parenting, marriage, and moments where we've either taught "rules" or modeled relationships. Plus, we explore practical ways to help faith grow in our families—not as a checklist, but as a way of life. Want to hear the original sermon that inspired this conversation? Check out Pastor Eric’s message from The Neighborhood Church here: 🎧 Listen Now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neighborhood-church-podcast/id1842971324?i=1000743857878] So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let’s talk about what it means to have a faith that’s written on hearts… not just stone.

From Law to Life: Why Rules Don’t Change People—Love Does

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2406790/open_sms] Life already comes with plenty of rules—at home, at work, in relationships, and in society. But rules alone don’t give us life. In fact, for many people, they just leave us tired, pressured, and wondering if we’re ever “enough.” In this series, From Law to Life, we explore what happens when faith shifts from performance to relationship. Instead of behavior modification, Jesus offers heart transformation. Instead of pressure, He offers freedom. Instead of shame, He offers life. This conversation isn’t just for church people. It’s for families, couples, and everyday people trying to navigate expectations, exhaustion, and real life. We talk honestly about parenting, marriage, faith, and why grace—not rules—is what actually changes people. 🎧 The sermon referenced in this episode: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neighborhood-church-podcast/id1842971324?i=1000743220216 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neighborhood-church-podcast/id1842971324?i=1000743220216&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Whether you follow Jesus, are curious, or have been burned by religion, this series is an invitation to breathe again—and rediscover life the way it was meant to be lived.

Catching You Up; Life Updates with Eric & Angela

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2406790/open_sms] Life has a funny way of hitting the fast-forward button when you least expect it—and sometimes it doesn’t even ask permission first. In this episode of Biblical Brews and Family Views, Eric and Angela sit down to catch you up on the last couple of months and share why we’ve been a little quiet around here. From sickness and hospital stays, to the sudden loss of family members and loved ones, to the joyful surprise of our daughter’s engagement—life has been throwing curveballs like it’s trying out for the majors. (Spoiler alert: we did not warm up first.) We ramble a bit, we laugh where we can, we reflect where it hurts, and we talk honestly about what God has been teaching us in the middle of the mess. This episode isn’t polished or scripted—it’s real life, real faith, and real lessons learned when everything feels upside down. If you’ve ever felt knocked off track, overwhelmed, or unsure how to keep moving forward, you’re not alone. Grab a coffee (or something stronger—we won’t judge), and join us as we reset, reconnect, and get back to sharing life, faith, and hope together. We’re glad to be back—and we’re really glad you’re here.