FamTime Podcast

We're very excited to introduce you to Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum! In this episode, Eryn shows us how we can learn more about God through exploring nature. Summer is here and Eryn's ministry will serve as a great guide through nature hikes, backyard play, and much more.

Check out Eryn's new book!

https://amz.run/6gB8

Subscribe to Eryn's new podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible/id1679872468

Visit Eryn's website:

https://erynlynum.com/

In our final installment of the Family Time Format mini-series, we discuss how parents can begin teaching the Bible at home. We have examples, suggestions, and encouragement for any family attempting to learn the Truth together.

Take a look at our training options:

https://famtime.com/training/

Have you ever heard your kids pray out loud? Have your kids ever heard you pray out loud? This can be a tough topic for some that find praying out loud to be intimidating. However, introducing prayer in your times of family worship can be such a blessing. Listen to Frank and Jenna as they unpack the reason and the application of praying with your family.

As we continue our Family Time Format mini-series we find ourselves talking through the idea of a family time theme song! Before you get nervous about singing a theme song that you don't yet know, listen to Jenna a Frank. They describe what this song can be and how it can add an awesome component to your times of family worship.

In this episode, Frank and Jenna continue our mini-series through our Family Time Roadmap resource (famtime.com/product/family-roadmap/). In the 7th stop of the Roadmap, families are guided and encouraged to focus on the area of worship. We believe that listening to Christian music, worshiping in a local church, and participating in family worship can have a huge impact on each of your family members.

Suggested music list from our website:

https://famtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Stop-7-Christian-Music-scaled.jpg

Frank's 1980s-2000s Christian Music Playlist (Get ready for a walk down memory lane!):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Q67lzVUErY7FP26JQv3Cv?si=c13a38fb7e2247f7

In the second installment of our Family Time Roadmap Mini-Series, we find ourselves at the "destination" of prayer! 

Join Jenna and Frank as they walk through the different "stops" within this wonderful topic!

famtime.com/roadmap

Al Mohler's book on the Apostles Creed:

https://amz.run/6K2q

Village Church sermon series on the Apostles Creed:

https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/series/the-apostles-creed/

Doctrine and theology get a bad rap these days. However, knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and what your family members are taught has never been more important. Wade Williams, the Middle School Principle of Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO, uses his expertise to help us understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. Understanding these categories in light of Scripture and Church history allows us to truly unite with other believers and also guard against false teaching that easily hinders the spiritual development of our family members.

Original Hitchens Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=fp1XqK49XQY

Ressurection Christian School:

rcschool.org

Doctrine and theology get a bad rap these days. However, knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and what your family members are taught has never been more important. Wade Williams, the Middle School Principle of Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, CO, uses his expertise to help us understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. Understanding these categories in light of Scripture and Church history allows us to truly unite with other believers and also guard against false teaching that easily hinders the spiritual development of our family members. 

Ressurection Christian School:

rcschool.org

With a new year comes a new season! We are so happy to begin season two with a mini-series based on our Family Time Roadmap. In each installment of this mini-series, you'll hear Frank and Jenna unpack the four destination topics within. This episode focuses on the importance of Scripture in the life of your family and how the Roadmap can help guide you through such an important topic. 

For more information on our Roadmap visit famtime.com/roadmap

It's hard to believe but we've reached the final episode of our first season of the FamTime Podcast! Jenna and Frank thought it would be a good idea to walk through their top 5 favorite episodes inspired by the concept of our Top 5 Blogs at famtime.com/blogs. Though we loved all of our season one guests, we thought that going over some high points would be a great way to celebrate what God has done. Here are the links to the guests Jenna and Frank mentioned:

Tennant School of Theology:

https://www.williamtennent.org/

Cultivating Your Child's Quiet Time:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-cultivating-your-childs-quiet-time-with-god/id1600160890?i=1000560466711

Intergenerational Ministry/Matthew Deprez:

https://amz.run/6CQz

Rob Rienow/Visionary Family Ministries:

https://visionaryfam.com/

In our Family Time Format series, we break down seven guidelines that have proven to be helpful for families. In this installment, Jenna and Frank discuss the value of reviewing the content of the previous week with your family members. Hear ideas about using sermons, resources from your church, and FTT activities to reinforce what you've already learned. 

This time of year provides a great opportunity to spend time with family and worship God together. Join Jenna and Frank as they help us prepare for the next four weeks of focusing on the importance of Christ's first advent.

famtime.com/shop

At Family Time Training, we love to think of practical ways to encourage and equip families. That passion led us to create the Family Time Format. The FTT Format provides a simple framework that families can use for their weekly time of family worship, and it begins with a weekly No Fuss Dinner. Listen in as Stacy, Jenna, and Frank describe what a No Fuss Dinner is and how to make it work for your family!

The Holidays represent a great opportunity to continue, reinforce, or begin a rhythm of Family Time. In this episode, Jenna, Stacy, and Frank talk about the importance of this season and how families can capitalize on built-in traditions and time for the glory of God. Join us as we plan for the most wonderful time of the year!

Get your Christmas resources here:

https://famtime.com/product-category/christmas/

Jenna and Frank recently had the honor of interviewing Autumn Gardner of Fellowship Church in Denver. Autumn serves as the Children and Family Ministries Director at Fellowship and has been a vital influence on how her church approaches family ministry. In this episode, you'll hear from an experienced leader who spent years studying Scripture alongside other team members to design a healthy family ministry philosophy and practice. Church leaders and parents alike will be inspired and encouraged by what they hear in this short conversation. 

Fellowship Denver's website:

https://www.fellowshipdenver.org/

Fellowship Denver's podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vision-for-life/id1529327704

God created 4 institutions: The individual, the family, the local church, and the government. When God created these institutions, they were given jurisdictional lines. When these lines are crossed, the imbalance impacts all four institutions. In part two of our interview with Rob, we take a look at the impact of Biblical jurisdictions on Christian education. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-vision-christian-parenting-marriage-family-advice/id442759031

God created 4 institutions: The individual, the family, the local church, and the government. When God created these institutions they were given jurisdictional lines. When these lines are crossed, the imbalance affects all four institutions. Listen to part 1 of this episode to learn more about why this matters for you, your family, and your church. 

https://visionaryfam.com/

https://amz.run/5wNV

Matthew shares some very interesting results from the research and provides practical tips for parents and grandparents!

Matthew Deprez joins us to talk about the meaning and importance of intergenerational ministry. In this first installment of a two-part episode, we learn about Matthew's background, current ministry, family, and more. Whether you're a church leader, parent, or grandparent you'll be inspired and resourced by what Mattew has to say!

wearegenerations.church

fulleryouthinstitute.org

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/073989131701400110

How can a youth camp care for the families of youth pastors? Join us as we talk with J. Roger Davis of ym360 (youthministry360.com) Generate Youth Camp (generatestudents.com) and Ministry to Parents (ministrytoparents.com) about the why behind the ministries he is involved in. Hear personal stories, receive practical instruction, and become acquainted with some of the leading youth ministry resources available. We hope you, and the youth pastor you know, are blessed by this interview!

In this episode, Jenna and Frank talk about recent experiences at ministry conferences. We meet many incredible people and it's a great privilege to hear their stories, joys, and struggles. These conversations represent the pulse of up-to-date ministry needs and we exist to partner with families and churches to help address those needs. 

We've created a new tool that will help your family learn and grow in the faith all year long! Join Frank, Jenna, and Stacey as they introduce this new resource. We can't wait to see what God does through the Family Time Roadmap!

In our seventh episode, we addressed some of the common hurdles to having a regularly scheduled Family Time. We discussed how to overcome such hurdles and provided encouragement for the road ahead. In this episode, we continue that conversation by discussing the benefits of Family Time. There are too many benefits to list. However, we hope you're encouraged and equipped by the testimonies and hope provided! 

Private and corporate worship are two key elements in the life of any believer. Even the youngest children can be taught to cultivate rhythms for worshiping God. But how? In this episode, we'll talk about simple yet fundamental elements for teaching children "how to" have quiet time with God that includes Bible reading, guided devotionals, and physical spaces. But (spoiler alert!) your example will be the most important!

Christian families feel the desire to worship Jesus in the home, but so many obstacles can get in our way. In this episode of the FamTime Podcast Frank, Jenna, and Stacy discuss some of those common hurdles and ways to navigate them. Hear personal stories and lessons learned that will make you laugh and help you be intentional in the home!

It was a joy to interview Dan Anderson for the sixth installment of the FamTime Podcast! Dan serves as the President/CEO of Kingdom Way Ministries (kingdomwayministries.net) and provided us with great wisdom regarding the work vs. family time struggle. Business leaders and entrepreneurs feel intense pressure to produce at the highest level for success in their respective fields. With intentionality, success at work and at home does not have to be at odds. 

Here at Family Time, we love the local church. It can be very tempting to limit discipleship to what happens in the home, but God never meant for families to cut themselves off of the fellowship and involvement in the local church. We hope you're blessed by this discussion between Frank Trimble and Stacy Ludwig as they share stories and encouragements around the idea of connecting the home to the local church.

Join us as we interview Dr. Michael Morgan of William Tennent School of Theology (www.log.college). Tennent is a new seminary with a bold and exciting vision to equip its students in a unique way. Particularly, their family experience distinctive proves to be an intentional and effective way of partnering with students and those God has placed in their care. 

In this episode, Frank references a sermon preached by Dr. Morgan. To watch the sermon, simply follow the link below:

https://vimeo.com/583230727

What are some good and bad motivations for having a regular time of worship with your family? Also, how can we respond to feelings of inadequacy as parents? How can we bounce back even if we feel like failures? Join Frank Trimble and Stacy Ludwig for an engaging conversation that will have you thinking through challenging subjects while also enjoying the occasional outbreak of laughter!

In our first official episode, we would love to tell you a little bit about ourselves and what drives us. Hear from some of our staff about our passion for family ministry and what that means for partnership with churches. 

We are so excited to begin this podcast journey with you! This episode is more of a sample for our first ever FamTime Podcast season, but we hope that our short conversation regarding Christmas time gives some quick ideas and encouragements for this wonderful time of year. 

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