Episodes

  • Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 2) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E6

    Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 2) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E6
    Nov 19 2024
    The hosts welcome back Josh and Dixie Paul. They are members of Abundant Life, who’ve raised two kids while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They continued their conversation about dealing with family trauma and how it can impact relationships. Josh compared dealing with family trauma to swimming upstream. It’s going to be hard, tough and exhausting at times, but it’s going to be worth it in the end. Dixie talked about how her family trauma affected her husband and kids. It led to her kids being insecure and anxious about meeting new people or letting people in. When she decided to work on healing from her past family trauma, she learned ways to help her kids process things as well. Josh and Dixie talk about the path to finding hope through family trauma through tools like: Seeking professional help Communicating openly with a trusted family member or spouse Talking to safe, appropriate people about your past Leaning into the promises of the Lord The hosts touched on how important it is to take time to address family trauma, work on healing past hurts, and lean on other people during the process. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons     #AbundantLife  #Podcast  #FamilyMinistry  #Christian  #Familytrauma The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    28 mins
  • Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 1) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E5

    Dealing with Family Trauma (Part 1) | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E5
    Nov 5 2024
    Josh and Dixie Paul, members of Abundant Life, have raised two boys while Josh worked in the Navy as a psychiatrist. They join the hosts to talk about their past and the impact of family trauma on relationships. how trauma can impact families.  In Josh’s work as a psychiatrist, he works with people dealing with PTSD and trauma. He says everyone’s response to trauma is personal. What might feel huge to one person might not be a problem for another. The Hildebrands share their experiences with family trauma and said they have experience with that. They remembered recall how certain moments while they were raising their four boys were scary for one of them and not for the other. Dixie shared her family trauma from when she was growing up and how that trauma affected her as a woman, wife, and mother. She talked about how the Lord helped her find joy and healing. Josh said the real turning point for Dixie in her journey with family trauma was the moment she chose forgiveness over bitterness. The hosts, Josh and Dixie will discuss more on how trauma affects our families next week. Thanks for joining us this week! ____    Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.    Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵   https://www.youtube.com/playlist...    Connect with us on Social Media ⤵   Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels   Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels     More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons     #AbundantLife  #Podcast  #FamilyMinistry  #Christian  #Familytrauma The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    29 mins
  • The Importance of Intentional Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E4

    The Importance of Intentional Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E4
    Oct 22 2024
    Chad and Chelsea Glover are raising three girls- two are in middle school, and the youngest one is in second grade. Chad is the Executive Teaching Pastor at Abundant Life and the Crossroads campus pastor. They join the hosts to talk about the importance of intentional parenting. They share resources through Abundant Life while also giving book recommendations. They encourage listeners that great parenting takes intention. The key is having a map that informs you and validates that you are going in the right direction. One of these maps Chad talks about is the “WIN” of family ministry and parenting. The acronym stands for: W: walk the path I: initiate faith conversations N: never miss a God moment Chad talks about the vital time when children are preparing for school, and the work parents must do to intentionally teach them that their identity is rooted in Christ. Chelsea shares about the time she intentionally puts aside to ensure her children know who God says they are. Chad also touches on the importance of each spouse recognizing and valuing the intentional parenting the other is doing at home. Intentional parenting takes time, but it is so worth it! Discover practical tools to help you build a family that lasts through intentional parenting. Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #girlsriteofpassage The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    35 mins
  • Special Needs Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E3

    Special Needs Parenting | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E3
    Oct 8 2024
    Kelsey Knutson-Leedy, the Special Needs Coordinator at Abundant Life, is raising a child with special needs. She joins the hosts to share her experience and the lessons she’s learned through special needs parenting. Kelsey talks about the resources she’s using to raise her stepson. She says the key is to have a strong community around while parenting a child with special needs. Being able to celebrate “wins” with parents who get it is really important in special needs parenting. Bill mentioned how some mile markers parents have might look different for families with special needs, including: Preparing for child and parent dedication Preparing for school Salvation Rite of passage Preparing for adulthood Kelsey shared the wisdom that raising your child with special needs might look different, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important or working. Sharing the Gospel with them might not be as traditional as with other children, but figuring out ways to help them learn about Jesus through their interests is the best approach.  Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #specialneedsparenting The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    25 mins
  • Celebrating a Girl’s Rite of Passage | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E2

    Celebrating a Girl’s Rite of Passage | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E2
    Sep 24 2024
    After raising three girls to adulthood, Todd and Angela have much wisdom to share on helping girls mature into women. They join the hosts to talk about celebrating a girl’s rite of passage. Angela shares about the resources she used to raise her girls. She encourages listeners to do what best fits their family when it comes to a girl’s rite of passage. The key is to be intentional about the way you do it! Girls need their parents to be present when they are processing emotions and changes. Angela shares about the conversations and special parts of the rite of passage celebrations she did with each of her daughters. Todd gives dads tips on how they can play active roles in their daughters’ lives, including… Inviting them into his activities Taking them on daddy-daughter dates Listening and being present when they are talking Letting them see him treat his wife with care and respect Other people will try to define girls as they mature into womanhood. A girl’s rite of passage should always include elements that remind them of who they are in Christ. The most important thing you can pass on to your daughter is God’s truth! The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #girlsriteofpassage The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    24 mins
  • Creating Family Experiences | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E1

    Creating Family Experiences | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E1
    Sep 10 2024
    In this episode of the Abundant Life Family podcast, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Drew Davis, the director of Equipped Outdoors. Drew and his wife, Charissa, use Equipped Outdoors as a ministry to introduce families to God’s creation in the outdoors. They believe that while objects and gifts come and go, experiences can last for a lifetime. We only have a short period of time with our kids. How can you create family experiences with your kids so you can be their primary source of influence, development, and growth? Drew shares some valuable tips on navigating family experiences with kids who aren’t super excited and on dealing with unexpected obstacles that pop up. He encourages parents to be on the same page about the family experiences and activities they are doing to make it enjoyable for everyone. He and the hosts all agree that their kids will carry the memories of family experiences with them once they leave the house. The time to start building those memories is now! The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... #AbundantLife #Podcast #FamilyMinistry #Christian #Familyexperiences The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    29 mins
  • Blended & Blessed (Part 2) – Parenting as a Team | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 35)

    Blended & Blessed (Part 2) – Parenting as a Team | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 35)
    Aug 28 2024
    Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they continue their conversation with Scott and Lori Ridings about building a blended family. Scott and Lori share some important lessons they learned while blending their families. They were intentional with the language they used to talk about their family, which allowed them to build trust with their kids. Scott and Lori share how they worked to connect with their kids by making time and space for conversations when the kids were ready. They share stories about disciplining their kids and navigating tough conversations. They encouraged couples to be unified, loyal, consistent, and forgiving while navigating parenting as a team. Forgiveness must be a part of your marriage if you want to look like Christ, but that requires humility. The enemy wants to keep you and your spouse isolated in your struggles as a couple and family. But you can overcome him by reaching out and asking for help! __ The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps your family WIN by… -Walking the path of discipleship -Initiating weekly conversations by reading God’s Word and worshiping together -Never missing a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life Thanks for joining us this week! ____ Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AjA5nw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ⤵ Facebook: www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: www.instagram.com/abundantlifels More information on our sermons: livingproof.co/sermons Join us LIVE on Sundays at 7:45 am (CT) on YouTube and Facebook. Or join us at 7:45, 9:30, & 11:20 am (CT) on our website – livingproof.co/live Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnyw... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN… - Walk the path of discipleship - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Thanks for joining us this week! livingproof.co/family
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    25 mins
  • Blended & Blessed – Faith-based solutions for Blended Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 34)

    Blended & Blessed – Faith-based solutions for Blended Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 34)
    Jul 30 2024

    Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last.

    The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources.

    The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every other week to equip families with a biblical foundation and practical resources. This podcast is designed to help you cultivate an environment in your home that helps families WIN…

    - Walk the path of discipleship

    - Initiate weekly conversations by intentionally setting aside regular time to read God’s Word and worship together

    - Never miss a God moment by intentionally connecting spiritual truths to everyday life

    The Abundant Life Family Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!

    Thanks for joining us this week!

    livingproof.co/family
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    29 mins