Faithful Family Fortress: Faith, Family, Marriage, Home, Parenting, Mindset, Relationships

12 | MM | Vision Retreat

"When two people are together in any endeavor in life, it is only possible for them to remain unified and productive if they both share the same vision and purpose. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that every couple hoping to succeed take the time and energy to get God's vision for their marriage." -Jimmy Evans We found this eloquent quote by the co-author of the Vision Retreat Guidebook summed up our experience perfectly. In this episode we explore the outline of this wonderful tool, our personal experience with it, and the growth that we have realized through its pages as we worked through it together with God. Snag your own copy of the Vision Retreat Guidebook here: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/vision-retreat-guidebook-establishing-a-yearly-vision-for-your-marriage-family [https://store.xomarriage.com/products/vision-retreat-guidebook-establishing-a-yearly-vision-for-your-marriage-family?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmICoBhDxARIsABXkXlIYXiWTcW_ScOhvn1qXMwi48r8nE2nm_TlO-V8Z89ppYcpQqrNP1NQaAmRtEALw_wcB] Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress [https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress] Email us at: FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com [FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com]

11 | MM | Pre-marital Counseling and NOT Us

Pre-Marital counceling is a relatively standard practice for Christian couples that helps arm them with a better understanding of who they are going to be together. The importance of this counseling is a great indicator for marital success and serves to highlight some areas of improvement that would best serve the couple entering into this most holy union. And its not something we would have passed. Today on the Faithful Family Fortress we share some of our early marriage testimony and reflect on the miracle how we are still together.   Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress [https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress] Email us at: FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com [FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com]

10 | FF | The Heart Is Built for Worship. What Are You Worshiping?

The human heart is built with an unquenchable desire to worship, and it will find something to worship. With so many shiny distractions in the world it is too easy to allow ourselves to be derailed from the worship God wants for us, a worship of Him that leads to a deeper heart connection. Today we discuss the pitfalls the enemy uses to pull us away, strategies we can use to snap ourselves out of the pattern, and some tools that work for us to draw us closer to God in Worship.   Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress [https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress] Email us at: FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com [FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com]   Scripture Referenced: Romans 5:5 Galatians 5:22-23 2 Corinthians 10:5  Deuteronomy 11:18  Matthew 6:19-21 Psalm 86:12

9 | HH | The Importance of Counting the Cost

Have you ever said yes to something before really thinking it through?   Today we're talking about Luke 14:28... building a tower without first counting the cost. We dive into the complications that occur when too many tasks are taken on. We talk about the affect it has in ourselves and our families, and how it’s not always the Enemy at work, but us working against ourselves. This is a vulnerable look into our recent lives as we have fallen victim to this very fallacy Jesus specifically warns us about.   Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress [https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress] Email us at: FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com [FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com] Check out Sasha's podcast, Intentional Momlife with Jesus at MomlifewithJesus.com [http://MomlifewithJesus.com]

8 | PP | 4 Steps to Helping Your Emotionally Unregulated Child by First Helping Yourself

Oftentimes we are faced with behaviors in our children that are aggravating, challenging, and even upsetting at times. Some days we respond to these behaviors with love, peace, and patience, while other days we blow up and overreact. This forces us to ask a question about our children's behavior as well as our own. On today's episode of the Faith Family Fortress, we ask the question, "What is going on in me?" We discuss 4 steps to overcoming those moments when our children become emotionally unregulated.   Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress [https://facebook.com/FaithfulFamilyFortress] Email us at: FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com [FaithfulFamilyFortress@gmail.com]