Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship
385 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsA weekly podcast designed to strengthen your marriage, parenting, and personal relationship with Jesus. Let's Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Ep. 270: Parenting Adult Children with Willow Sanders
March 27, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBParenting doesn’t stop just because your children turn 18. But it sure can be confusing! Willow Sanders joins me to talk about the transitions from boss to coach to advisor that a parent must make over the years. We share our struggles and encouragements as we seek to navigate the challenges of parenting adult children in a healthy way. Willow Sanders is the director of Student Services and Protect the Heart Ministries for CareNet of the Treasure Coast. Willow has served the Treasure ...
Ep. 269: Simplifying Family Worship with Rob Rienow
March 20, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBFamily worship is one of the most transformative habits a family can have. It’s also very intimidating to most moms and dads. Dr. Rob Rienow, founder of Visionary Families, helps simplify the process of starting and continuing family worship. With a simple toolbox of prayer, Bible reading, and other elements, you can implement a healthy habit of family worship in your home no matter the age of your children. Dr. Rob Rienow’s most important ministry is loving his wife Amy and partnering...
Ep. 268: The Transforming Power of Prayer with Stacy Callender
March 13, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWhen Stacy Callender was a young mom she felt burdened as her children entered public school. This burden led her to join a Moms in Prayer group that changed the trajectory of her life, family, and mission. Stacy and I talk about the work of God through prayer, and how we grow in courage and faith by consistency praying with others. You can’t help but be encouraged as you listen to Stacy’s story and her infectious joy! Stacy Callender is the host of the Moms in Prayer podcast. She has ...
Ep 267: Building Character in Our Boys with Monica Swanson
March 06, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIt’s a challenge to balance boundaries and freedom, adventure and responsibility when raising a boy. My guest Monica Swanson shares here experience of raising boys who are sensitive to the things of Jesus while still being strong and capable in the face of the world’s trials. She gives examples of success and failures in her process as well as her insight into creating a “character training course” for her son when he needed extra focus. Monica Swanson is the author of the Boy Mom book...
Ep. 266: Sorrow and Suffering in Parenting with Daniel and Kelly Crawford
February 27, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBSometimes our worst fears in parenting do come true. When Daniel and Kelly Crawford were pregnant with their first son Abel, they learned that he had a life limiting diagnosis. Directed to find services to terminate the pregnancy, they instead chose to carry their little boy to birth. They were gifted fifteen days with their little Abel. Their experience led them to reach out and minister to other families facing similar scenarios. It also gave them perspective as they raise their other spe...
Ep. 265: Hope and Help in the Adoption Journey with Mary Beth Chapman
February 20, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWhen Steven and Mary Beth Chapman took their 11 year old daughter Emily on a mission trip to Haiti, it changed the trajectory of their family. A burden to adopt started with Emily and spread to each family member. As the Chapmans adopted three children from China, God connected them with other families that needed support in their own adoption journeys. 8,000 children later, Show Hope is still resourcing moms and dads to enlarge their forever families. Mary Beth joins me to share their story...
Ep. 264: Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids with Eliza Huie
February 13, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBKids and teens are more stressed than ever. As our world bombards them with social media, bad news, and inescapable connectedness, researchers are finding depression and anxiety rates are higher than ever. Author and counselor Eliza Huie joins me once again with great practical advice for moms and dads on fostering emotional health in every stage of their children’s lives. We talk about the importance of nurture, understanding your child’s capacity, regarding their feelings, cultivating hop...
Ep. 263: Closing the Integrity Gap in the Home with Jeff and Terra Mattson
February 06, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOur culture is obsessed with influencers and leadership, but parents often forget that their primary opportunity for leadership and influence is in their own household. My guests Jeff and Terra Mattson talk with me about the distance between what we say and what we do in our families, and how that damages our credibility. We discuss the necessity to recognize the influence of our own childhood families, the importance of grieving trauma and loss, and empathizing even when we don’t agree wit...
Ep 262: Advice from the Oldest Mom on the Playground with Cynthia Yanof
January 30, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat if you could go back in a time machine and give your young parenting self some advice? My guest Cynthia Yanof and I talk about this very idea on today’s episode. As Cynthia watched her little one play on the playground, she thought about the lessons she could teach her younger self based on how the children were playing. We talk through her excellent advice and how we are still in the process of growing, learning, and fumbling forward on our parenting journey. Cynthia Yanof is a ...
Ep 261: Sinners Raising Sinners with Lisa Clark
January 23, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBSometimes our expectations for our families are just way beyond reality. My guest Lisa Clark reminds us that we are all just sinners raising sinners, still in the process of transformation by the gospel of Jesus. We talk about expectations, personality differences among children, settings habits for a thriving family, and what to do if a child is rejecting the faith. Lisa is married to Brad, her husband of 35 years. She and Brad co-teach a young married life group at their home church ...
Ep 260: Centering Your Family in the Midst of Chaos with Virgil Tanner
January 16, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWe want our home to be a place of peace and stability, but sometimes external and internal dynamics make this extremely challenging. Virgil Tanner and his wife Joy have parented their children on three continents in a variety of difficult circumstances. Today he shares how they learned to order their family stability around regular prayer and the family sabbath. Learn how he took a two thousand year old Christian tradition and adapted it to engage his little ones, teenagers, and the adults i...
Ep 259: The Fight for Freedom from Pornography with Ted Shimer
January 09, 2022 21:26 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThe pornography industry makes more money than the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL combined. Porn is hunting for every member of our family, and the effects on the body of Christ are devastating. There is no greater obstacle we face when it comes to discipleship, spiritual leadership, relational and spiritual health than the enslavement of porn addiction. Today Ted Shimer joins me to talk about the grim realities happening in our families. He then shares the hope that comes when combining spiritual p...
Ep 258: Centering on Christ in the Midst of Chaos with Virgil Tanner
January 02, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBMore than any other period in our lifetime, the world seems to be swirling in chaos. On top of that, many of us have personal crisis or perpetual responsibilities that leave us traumatized. Today I talk with Virgil Tanner about two strategies for centering on Christ in the midst of a chaotic world. The first strategy is for long term soul health. The second strategy can be adapted to acute times of crisis to keep us from spiraling out of control. Virgil’s Framework The Five Dimension...
Ep 257: Creating a New Family Habit for 2021
December 19, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIf we want to change our families, we can do so by concentrating on one habit at a time. Today I brainstorm several potential family habits to consider for 2022, and encourage you to pick ONE new one to ingrain in your lives. Habits: Prayer Morning Time Meal Time Drive Time Bed Time The Word Read at dinner The Bible App Devotions Verse of the Week or Month Dinner together Minimum times per week do Roses and Thorns Make one night a week a special night of worship or ...
Ep 257: Creating a New Family Habit for 2022
December 19, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIf we want to change our families, we can do so by concentrating on one habit at a time. Today I brainstorm several potential family habits to consider for 2022, and encourage you to pick ONE new one to ingrain in your lives. Habits: Prayer Morning Time Meal Time Drive Time Bed Time The Word Read at dinner The Bible App Devotions Verse of the Week or Month Dinner together Minimum times per week do Roses and Thorns Make one night a week a special night of worship or blessing ...
Ep 256: A Simple Illustration to Understand the Importance of the Church Body
December 12, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBWhen charcoal is grouped together it burns hot and does its job. When you remove a briquette from the fire, it goes cold. In this short devotional I give a simple explanation for the importance of staying connected to the Body of Christ, in a manner that you can easily demonstrate with your family. Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y
Ep 255: A Surprising Truth About Discipleship Recording
December 05, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 20.2 MBPeople are different, and because of that, discipleship does not always look the same. It’s not a step by step process, and just because our children have “caught” one area of discipleship we cannot expect the “next” one will come naturally. In this short devotion, I share how we can give room for differences and encourage the good we see growing in each family member. Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y
Ep 255: A Surprising Truth About Discipleship
December 05, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBPeople are different, and because of that, discipleship does not always look the same. It’s not a step by step process, and just because our children have “caught” one area of discipleship we cannot expect the “next” one will come naturally. In this short devotion, I share how we can give room for differences and encourage the good we see growing in each family member. Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y
Ep 254: Revisiting: How to teach Contentment
November 28, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAs we get near Christmastime, its a wonderful time of year to review a perpetual quandary of our modern age: How to we teach our children contentment when they are surrounded by unrelenting advertisements for more and more stuff. Today I revisit an early episode where we talk about a three part strategy for teaching contentment in the home. 1. Teach Perspective 2. Take Responsibility for Others 3. Live More By Having Less Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/...
Ep 253: Revisiting: Making a Plan for Family Holiday Gatherings
November 21, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWe’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread. It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with family we love. Sometimes, we get to spend time with family who are easier to love at a distance. Let’s be honest, just because we grew up together doesn’t mean we now have the same worldview, parenting styles, standards, goals, or aspirations. And sometimes we love every member of our family, and are mostly on the same page as them, but it’s just overwhelming when ...
Ep 252: Revisiting: How to win your family’s heart
November 14, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBRevisiting one of my favorite early episodes, I lay out principles that will help you win the hearts of your family and influence the culture of your home. Based on principles form Dale Carnegie’s classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, I share three principles that can help lower defensiveness and increase the willingness of each member of your household to do their best for one another. When it’s all said and done, these principles are nothing more than an exposition of the golden...
Ep 251: Revisiting What if it’s a Category 5
November 07, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAt some point every single one of us is going to experience a Category 5 crisis in our life. When our worst fears are realized, we face the challenge of processing what we believe about God. We also need to figure out what to do next. Today I revisit one of my early LPOP topics, sparked by our preparation for a potential Category 5 hurricane pointed at our town. I now consider the words I wrote in light of our family’s current crisis, the relapse of my son’s leukemia. Resources Mentio...
Ep 250: Celebrating 250! Answering Questions about Fun, Family, Faith, and Serving Through Suffering
October 31, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAs we celebrate 250 episodes and nearly five years of the Let’s Parent on Purpose podcast, my friend Jenny Price interviews me about my favorite things, serving through suffering, and keeping our family on mission. You’ll learn how Emily and I set parameters to grow in trust in our young marriage. How do I refill and recharge from work and family? Also, what is the most ridiculous, petty thing I would do if money were no object? • Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit....
Ep 249: Thank God for Your Messy Life
October 25, 2021 14:09 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWe spend a great deal of time lamenting the messes in our lives: our homes are cluttered, our bank account stressed, and our commitments overwhelming. But the mess is often indicative of the abundant life God has given us. This devotion from Proverbs 14:4 reminds us to be thankful in the midst of the mess as we look forward to the day when Jesus ultimately makes all things new. • Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y • www.helptheaddictedchild.com
Ep 248: Understanding and Responding to Teen Substance Abuse with Richard Capriola
October 17, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOne of the greatest fears shared by moms and dads around the world is their child becoming addicted to drugs. While the motivations for using and abusing alcohol and drugs have largely stayed the same, the actual substances continue to evolve, and their availability keeps increasing. Richard Capriola is the author of The Addicted Child: A Parents Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. He joins me to talk about the brain changes that happen with drug use, the most prevalent substances used by t...
Ep 247: What If My Child Hates Church?
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOne of the most common conversations I have is helping parents determine what to do when their child doesn’t want to come to church. The reasons are as varied as the child, and we want to make sure we understand why they might hate church before we jump to our response. Today I go through many different reasons why our children might not like church, as well as several possible solutions for you to encourage their love of the church and enjoyment of the services. Sign Up for My Things ...
Ep 246: How Do You Keep The Faith with Dr. Samuel Thomas
October 03, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBAs we pray and ask God to intervene in our lives, sometimes in our lives, sometimes we see miraculous breakthrough. But often either nothing happens or we experience the very opposite of what we were praying. In times like this, many people walk away from their faith. How are we to keep our faith in Jesus when things go so wrong? I posed this question to Dr. Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers. Dr. Thomas is no stranger to suffering, as his life of service to the orphan, widow, and unreached of Indi...
Ep 245: The Unique Challenges of Blended Families with Ron L. Deal
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBNontraditional families are the new traditional family. In the United States, most of Europe, and many other countries, blended families outnumber “traditional” ones. The challenges of a blended family are magnitudes higher than what most couples anticipate. My guest Ron L. Deal is one of the Christian world’s foremost experts on blended families. He shares many of the unexpected challenges a blended family will face, as well as practical tools to help your family thrive and honor God. ...
244. Crisis: My Son Has Relapsed with Leukemia
September 19, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSeven years after his initial diagnosis for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,my son Elijah has relapsed. In this episode I share the details of how we found out, an explanation of leukemia and treatment, as well as the potential road ahead for our family. I also share the very real emotions we are struggling through, how God had spiritually prepared me through scripture, and how our family is seeking to help Elijah see this crisis as an open door for the work of Jesus. In hearing our story, by G...
243. Expanding Your Behavior and Consequences Toolbox with Caroline Todd
September 12, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBBehavior should make us curious. As we seek to discern the motive behind our children’s behavior, we can more effectively match the behavior to a consequence that will guide them towards healthy decisions. I’m joined by my church’s Children’s Ministry Director, Caroline Todd, as we discuss four different functions behind our kid’s behavior. Caroline discusses sensory seeking behavior, escape behavior, attention-seeking behavior, and tangible behavior. As we get better at identifying the mo...
242. Love, Submission, and Family Power Dynamics with Matt Price
September 05, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBAs I begin a new series called “Hard Conversations”, Pastor Matt Price and I discuss Paul’s instructions for husbands, wives, children, slaves, and masters. We compare the Colossians 3 and Ephesians 5 texts, and set the stage for the Roman family and slave culture that permitted the New Testament world. Matt and I talk about how these text call every believer to first view their world through the lease of the gospel and not their power dynamic. We also speak to recent and historical abuses o...
241. Guard Your Heart
August 29, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn the final devotion in our Heart-Check Series, we look at the challenge of proverbs 4:23 “Guard your heart, for out if flow the wellsprings of life”. Jay talks about why it is so important to guard our hearts. He encourages us to notice four areas that might derail our hearts: apathy, bitterness, community, doubt. Finally, Jay gives encouragement on how to go from the defensive to the offensive in protecting our hearts. This is a devotion that speaks to parents, children, spouses, and si...
240. Proverbs are Principles Not Promises
August 22, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe book of Proverbs gives amazing guidance for nearly every area of life. Each chapter is filled with incredible principles to guide us. Sometimes, though, things don’t work out exactly like the proverb states. In these situations, it’s important to remember that value of the other Biblical Wisdom Literature - Job and Ecclesiastes. Resources Mentioned: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/job/
239. Shifting from “I Have To” to “I Get To”
August 15, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn Philippians 2, we are called to do all things without grumbling or complaining. This is a verse we often throw at our children, but first and foremost should apply to our own lives. In this episode of Jay’s “Heart Check” devotional series, he talks about the power of shifting our perspective from “I have to” to “I get to”.
238. Family Wealth
August 08, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBInspired by watching the documentary The One Percent, Jay shares some paradigm shifting spiritual principles on how to think about true family wealth. Today we will unpack these three core principles: 1. The primary assets of each family are the individual members of that family. 2. The wealth of any family consists of its combined human, spiritual, and intellectual capital. 3. The financial capital of any family should be used to grow its human, spiritual, and intellectual capital. ...
237. There’s always “That One Thing"
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn every point of our lives, there will always be at least One Thing that we think is standing in the way of true happiness or contentment. But if we are honest with ourselves, as soon as that One Thing is resolved, we find another One Thing standing in the way. In this installment of the Heart Check devotional series, Jay turns to 2 Corinthians 12 to find guidance for how to live with peace and joy in the midst of a never ending life of One Things. Episode 135 You Are Not in Control http...
236. Feelings Follow Focus, Not Facts
July 25, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFar too often our lives are not ruled by what is true, but what we pay the most attention to. In the first of Jay’s new devotional series called Heart Check, he shares how God calls us to set our mind on the things of Christ, trusting our affections to follow. We have to let go of the things that bring death, and instead fan the flames of the truths that give life to our souls and families. Donate to support Christian Parenting CPgive.org
235. Finding a Mission in the Midst of Chemotherapy with Elijah Holland
July 18, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn 2014 my five year old son Elijah faced the fight of his life against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Donate to support Christian Parenting CPgive.org: www.christianparenting.org www.hopegivers.org Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel Thomas. Sponsor Affiliate: www.cpgive.org
234. Creating a Culture of Service and Hospitality with Brent Gibson
July 11, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBSometimes we overcomplicate what it means to be on mission for Jesus. Brent Gibson and his wife Lisa have worked to create a family environment where service and hospitality aren’t some great feats, they are normal rhythms of life. As you listen to how they’ve engaged their family of five to clean the church and host senior church members for dinner, you’ll find ways that your family might engage in mission. Brent Gibson is the husband to Lisa, the father of three (Charissa, Lewis, and Bob...
233. Family Ministry Grew My Faith With Davis Price
July 04, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBGrowing up as a pastor’s kid, Davis Price never knew a time where he was not involved with family ministry. From joining his parents on mission trips to setting up chairs at church to housing homeless people, Davis’ faith was significantly formed by his mom and dad bringing him along as a part of their ministry team. Parents often worry that their kids will be resentful or feel like they missed out because of ministry commitments, but Davis shows that being on mission together can be incredi...
232. The Ministry of Hospitality with Abby Turner
June 27, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBJesus spent three years making disciples around the meal table. My guest Abby Turner, author of The Living Table: Recipes and Devotions for Everyday Get-togethers shares how to reclaim your table as a place of encouragement, ministry, and discipleship. We talk about how to lower the expectations of perfection, the difference between hosting and hospitality, and how to involve your children in practicing hospitality. Abby even shares an easy 30 minute recipe to make a special dinner for your ...
231. Serving Through Foster and Adoption with Ericah Brinson
June 20, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBScripture teaches us that pure and undefiled religion is caring for the orphan in their distress. Foster and adoptive parents are noble, but it often doesn’t FEEL noble! My guest Ericah Brinson shares the story of how God led her and her husband Richard to be foster and adoptive parents. She shares the struggles and challenges of the journey, as well as the ways she’s learned and grown. Ericah also gives insight for other parents in need of support or resources, and she encourages non foster...
230. Your Family as a Team with Jeremy Pryor
June 13, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWestern culture teaches us that the purpose of family is to launch us into individual success. But what if this family vision is radically broken? Jeremy Pryor joins me to share how he encountered the biblical vision of family as a multigenerational team on mission. We talk about the factors contributing to radical individualization in our society and practices for uniting the generations of your family around a mission. Jeremy met his wife April in Jerusalem in 1997 when they were st...
229. Your Family Is Your Mission Field!
June 06, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs we begin a series highlighting families that are on mission to impact their world for the sake of Jesus, we want to start with the reminder that YOUR family is your first and greatest mission field! Jay walks through Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:18-20 and applies it to family life. He then highlights the following advice for “teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you”: lead yourself well, learn to apply the gospel to the trials and challenges of life, lean into the powe...
228. Advice for Making a Growth Plan for This Summer
May 30, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHopefully this summer allows you time to rest, relax, and recuperate. But it also provides a season to grow, improve your walk with Jesus, your health, or your relationships. This week Jay provides a Summer Growth Worksheet as well as a set of reminders on what sets us up for successful transformation. Remember the following: 1. If you have too many goals, you’re more likely to fail across the board. 2. An end of summer goal should be challenging, but reasonable. 3. Your g...
227. How Extended Family Dynamics Affect a Marriage
May 23, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBMost of us grossly underestimate how much our extended family is going to affect our marriage. Jay walks through a number of ways your childhood home and extended family shape how you walk into your marriage. He lists several situations where extended families impact your marriage throughout the years. And finally he gives a list of questions to help you process and even thrive through your extended family circumstances. Questions for couples to consider: - What are the situatio...
Sex: A Marriage Killer or a Killer Marriage with Matt and Jenny Price
May 16, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSex is one of the greatest gifts God gave to husbands and wives. But it is also one of the deepest sources of pain and bitterness in marriage. Pastor Matt and Jenny Price join me once again for a fun, honest, and encouraging conversation on how to increase the fun and joy of the marriage bed. This conversation could help transform the atmosphere in your marriage! Matt and Jenny Price have been married for 30 years and have five biological and adoptive children. Matt is the senior past...
225. Communication with Matt and Jenny Price
May 09, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn polls of mental health professionals, communication problems were cited as the most common factor that leads to divorce. On the other hand, couples with strong communication skills grow deeper in love and friendship even while weathering major storms. Matt and Jenny Price join us to share their wisdom and insight from over 30 years of marriage and 25 years of counseling couples at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church. Matt and Jenny Price have been married for 30 years and have five b...
224. The True Cause of Divorce
May 02, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBAbout 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. There are many reasons given, but just about every single divorce boils down to one common denominator. Listen as Jay explains how dangerous hardness of the heart is in a marriage. Then walk through these questions in your own marriage: - Am I being honest with myself, really? - Who am I receiving council from? - Are my ears hard? - How have I contributed to the current state of our marriage? - What’s at stake? Have I counted the co...
223. Broken Marriages Can Heal with Steve and Lisa Goldberg
April 25, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBOn the outside, Steve & Lisa Goldberg looked like the perfect couple. On the inside, they were miserable. This reality had slowly been building in the first six years of our marriage. It exploded with revelations of resentment, betrayal, brokenness, and fear. But God welcomed a prodigal daughter home, saved one of His own and restored a marriage. Listen to Steve and Lisa share their transparent story of failure, redemption, and restoration. Steve & Lisa founded Side By Side, a nonprofi...