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Fusebox <![CDATA[NCourage NSpire]]> en-us false <![CDATA[NN001 - Hearing God's Voice When The World Is Chaotic]]> fbx/e4ec8c82-8c5d-11ed-ae6d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:50:27 -0600 Does God still speak to people? And if so, how do we hear His still quiet voice when the world around us is loud and chaotic? In this episode, we will be talking about hearing God's still quiet voice. Why is this topic important? Because life dishes out challenges and obstacles. Our family recently experienced one of these life altering challenges - the loss of a job. We started asking the typical questions: - How are we going to provide for our family? - Why is this happening to us? - God, what are you up to? We will share about our initial reactions after hearing the news, a story from the bible (Samuel's encounter with God's "quiet" voice in 1 Samuel 19), and advice for anyone who is wanting to hear God speak. Let's keep building faithful families - yours and ours! Nathan and Nina ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 1383 false 1 full <![CDATA[NN002 - Remembering God's Faithfulness When We Are Anxious]]> fbx/cf0eefa2-954c-11ed-a713-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:21:04 -0600 Christ commands us not to be anxious (Matthew 6:25). He reminds us that we more valuable than the grass of the fields and the birds of the air. But if we are being very honest, it is so easy to be consumed with our worries and anxieties. It is challenging to wait on the Lord when it feels like the work is beating us up and keeping us down. When we are hard-pressed, we need to run to God's Word. The Bible is filled with many scriptures that talk about waiting on Him. The list below is not exhaustive. Lamentations 3:25 - GOD’S GOODNESS Psalm 27:14 - STRENGTH AND COURAGE Isaiah 40:31 - RENWAL Psalm 130:5-6 - HOPE Psalm 33:20-22 - HELP AND PROTECTION In addition to running to God's Word, we should remember times from our past when God has shown up. Our Ebenezer stones, our "reminder stones", help us keep our eyes focused on God's faithfulness in the past and are a reminder that God will continue to be faithful in the future. ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 1231 false 2 full <![CDATA[NN003 - God Always Keeps His Promises]]> fbx/45a43dda-9551-11ed-9165-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:53:00 -0600 “God always keeps His promises” is a family motto that we have repeated often for many years. We started saying this phrase after God fulfilled a very special promise to us many years ago. Listen to end of this podcast to hear all the fun details! God's Word is filled with promises. Depending on who you ask, there are anywhere between 3,000 and 7,000 promises in the Bible. The following list is just a few of them: Romans 10:9-10   - SALVATION Psalm 103:12 - THE REMOVAL OF SIN  John 14:16 - THE HOLY SPIRIT  Matthew 4:19 - PURPOSE AND DIRECTION  Matthew 11:28 - REST  James 1:5 - WISDOM Matthew 6:33 - PROVISION Psalm 84:11 - NO GOOD THING WILL BE WITHHELD 1 Corinthians 10:13 - OVERCOMING TEMPTATION  John 3:16, 1 John 2:25 - ETERNAL LIFE  John 14:3 - AN ETERNAL HOME  Revelation 12:4  4 - AN END TO DEATH AND SADNESS  2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 5:10-12 - PERSECUTION  Hebrews 12:7 - DISCIPLINE One of the most important promises that God gave us is that a Redeemer would come and defeat the problem of sin. Sin impacts all of us. We are so glad that God kept that promise! ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 1228 false 3 full <![CDATA[NN004 - Our Story]]> fbx/49f214b8-a0a8-11ed-b81f-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:19:38 -0600 In this episode we are spending some time telling you about our story. We share bits and pieces from our college years, early married life, and life overseas. As we share more about our life and the lessons we are learning today, we thought it would be good to give you some insights into our past. We believe it is important to share your story. You might say, "But my story is not interesting or important." Don't believe that lie! God has molded and crafted your story so that you can encourage others who are walking through the valleys and up the mountains that you have already walked. Do you want to receive discussion questions about this episode? If so, click on the following link and sign-up for our email list. https://mailchi.mp/a82d8c5ac00e/ncourage-nspire 1621 false 4 full <![CDATA[NN005 - In Sickness or In Health]]> fbx/8d45a398-abba-11ed-b941-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:22:03 -0600 Our family has been struggling with sickness the last several months. Life is hard when everyone is healthy. It is extra challenging, and even frustrating, when one or more people are sick. In this episode, we talk about: - Staying healthy - How to maintain strong relationships during sickness - How to care for those who are sick and those caring for the sick ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 2679 false 5 full <![CDATA[NN006 - Craving Community]]> fbx/8f5ac3ee-b64f-11ed-823a-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 26 Feb 2023 21:33:53 -0600 In this episode, we will be talking about the importance of community. When we came back to the United States, we desperately craved community. That was a hard time in our lives. But God showed up (like He always does) and provided exactly what we needed. He guided us to a group of people who were doing life together. His people became our people. Although living in community with others is not always easy, it is very rewarding. God communes with us, and He expects us to be community with others. We also talk about an unlikely ice breaker that we call “Cereal Celebration.” It was amazing to see how God used some boxes of cereal, milk, and spoons to form new bonds and friendship. Our hope is that if you are looking for community you can find it. And once you have found it, we hope you fight to build stronger bonds with the people God has placed in your life. 1887 false 6 full <![CDATA[NN007 - Stop Going to Church (Part 1)]]> fbx/2673635c-c150-11ed-8a2a-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 What verb do you most commonly associate with the noun church? Over and over, we have heard countless people talk about going to church. The words we use matter. They shine a light on our hearts regarding the things we believe, consciously and subconsciously. Going emphasizes a location. Did God intend for church to be a place? Did God ask us to emphasize a particular location? Or is church meant to be more than that? In this episode, we explain why we believe the "just going to church" mindset is not what God intends His people. If going to church is not the pinnacle experience, what does God want from His people and for His people? God's Word shines light on this very topic. Let's take a look at who the early church was and what people who made up the church did in the book of Acts (Acts 2:42-47). ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 2161 false 7 full <![CDATA[NN008 - Stop Going To Church (Part 2)]]> fbx/e43429f4-cc17-11ed-ad6e-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:50:50 -0500 Hebrews 10:19-25 reminds us that we should not forsake assembling together. All believers make up the universal Church. God clearly wants His followers to live life with other believers in local churches. In this episode, we continue to talk about what it means to be the church and what Christ has command His church to do. We asked some important questions: 1. Should church be reproducible? 2. Should church multiply? Throughout this episode, we play a game that we call "Church Amnesia." We invite you to play along with us. ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 2402 false 8 full <![CDATA[NN009 - 6 Simple Questions To Engage God's Word]]> fbx/24ab253a-d74b-11ed-a4a1-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500 In this episode, we are talking about six simple questions that guide many of our family's discussions about God's word. The goal of these six questions is to provide a simple and reproducible method to learn from and meditate on God's written word - the Bible. The simplicity of the questions allow almost any person to participate, regardless of age or reading ability. The reproducibility of this method allows for almost anyone to facilitate a local group. These are the questions: 1. What are these verses about? 2. What do we learn about God? 3. What do you find most interesting? 4. Why are these verses still relevant for our lives today? 5. What is this Scripture asking us to obey? 6. With whom should we share these verses? We wanted to give you a special treat today. Our oldest three daughters will be apart of the podcast as we give an example of how to facilitate a group by using the six questions. Be sure to listen to the end! There is a special outtake that cracked us up. Some of us still talk with our hands while we record our podcast. ---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 2331 false 9 full <![CDATA[NN010 - 10 Ways to Build Lasting Memories]]> fbx/861e4cc0-e204-11ed-9b4e-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500 What we do today as a family will have a lasting impact for years to come. In world where so much goes wrong and so much seems bad, we have the ability to create encouraging and inspiring memories for our family. The Bible says that a joyful heart is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22). Science says that positive memories (especially from the perspective of a child about his or her parents) has lasting impact into early adulthood and older adult. Making positive, lasting memories with your family is like medicine for the soul. In this podcast, we talk about ten ways to build lasting memories. We want to hear from you. Which examples are you already implementing with your family? Which ones do you want to introduce? 2695 false 10 full <![CDATA[NN011 - Finishing The Race - The Last 15 Steps]]> fbx/7cc1af94-ed4b-11ed-8c99-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Whether you are traveling the globe or crossing your street, it is important to "finish the race" well. Sometimes those last fifteen steps are the difference between victory or defeat. If the enemy can't stop you from starting the race, he will do his best to prevent you from finishing the race. What stops us from finishing? Sometimes our pride. Sometimes our rebellious disobedience. And, honestly, sometimes we just don't know how to finish well. In this episode, we will talk about ... - various parts of life that are included in the race - the importance of knowing WHAT, HOW, and WHY - 2 Timothy 4:1-8 How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Whether you are traveling the globe or crossing your street, it is important to "finish the race" well.

Sometimes those last fifteen steps are the difference between victory or defeat. If the enemy can't stop you from starting the race, he will do his best to prevent you from finishing the race. What stops us from finishing?

Sometimes our pride. Sometimes our rebellious disobedience. And, honestly, sometimes we just don't know how to finish well.

In this episode, we will talk about ...
- various parts of life that are included in the race
- the importance of knowing WHAT, HOW, and WHY
- 2 Timothy 4:1-8

How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2149 false 11 full <![CDATA[NN012 - Today's Success Does Not Guarantee Future Success]]> fbx/c52b899a-f844-11ed-846c-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500 We all have hopes, dreams, and goals for our lives, marriages, and children. Although the time, effort, and energy we put into our relationships today does make a difference, it does not provide a guarantee.    We have to realize that today's success does not guarantee future success.  Equally important, today's failures do not guarantee future failures.We must continue to labor in love, day in and day out.  We must continue to labor in love, because it is the right thing to do, not because we have a guarantee of a future outcome.As we live out Christ-focused, Bible-centered lives, we need to let God words shape us:- Romans 10:13 -  Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. - Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.- Matthew 5:44 - But I say to you , Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you- Matthew 11:28 - Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.- John 14:13-14 - Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. We all have hopes, dreams, and goals for our lives, marriages, and children.

Although the time, effort, and energy we put into our relationships today does make a difference, it does not provide a guarantee. We have to realize that today's success does not guarantee future success. Equally important, today's failures do not guarantee future failures.

We must continue to labor in love, day in and day out. We must continue to labor in love, because it is the right thing to do, not because we have a guarantee of a future outcome.

As we live out Christ-focused, Bible-centered lives, we need to let God words shape us:
- Romans 10:13 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
- Matthew 5:44 - But I say to you , Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
- Matthew 11:28 - Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- John 14:13-14 - Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

]]> 2407 false 12 full <![CDATA[NN013 - Handing Over The Keys]]> fbx/5560f828-0354-11ee-bf20-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Momentous occasions are worth celebrating.  Our oldest passed her driving test.  How can one event cause so much excitement and fear?As we hand over the keys to the car, we are reminded that we are one more step closer.  One more step closer to watching our baby girl turn into a young woman.Proverbs 22:6 begins by focusing on the parents.  We are the trainers, the equippers, the influencers.  As such, we have an important, God-given role to play in the lives of our kiddos.We must lay a foundation of God's wisdom (training).   And then our kiddos must make a choice?  They need to choose their way.  Our hope is that their way is God's way.      How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Momentous occasions are worth celebrating. Our oldest passed her driving test. How can one event cause so much excitement and fear?

As we hand over the keys to the car, we are reminded that we are one more step closer. One more step closer to watching our baby girl turn into a young woman.

Proverbs 22:6 begins by focusing on the parents. We are the trainers, the equippers, the influencers. As such, we have an important, God-given role to play in the lives of our kiddos.

We must lay a foundation of God's wisdom (training). And then our kiddos must make a choice? They need to choose their way. Our hope is that their way is God's way.

How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

]]> 2272 false 13 full <![CDATA[NN014 - Surrendering to a Dangerous God]]> fbx/5aa83868-0e4a-11ee-b425-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Is God dangerous?  If so, what does that mean for our lives and the lives of our families?These are two of the questions we have been wrestling with this week as we wait for the return of our oldest daughter, who has been doing Kingdom work in another country.In this podcast, we will support the following three claims:- God's presence is dangerous- God's holiness is dangerous- God's mission is dangerousBut for all of the danger, our God is good and loving.  Where He calls us or places us is the exact place we need to be, despite the danger!How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Is God dangerous? If so, what does that mean for our lives and the lives of our families?

These are two of the questions we have been wrestling with this week as we wait for the return of our oldest daughter, who has been doing Kingdom work in another country.

In this podcast, we will support the following three claims:
- God's presence is dangerous
- God's holiness is dangerous
- God's mission is dangerous

But for all of the danger, our God is good and loving. Where He calls us or places us is the exact place we need to be, despite the danger!

How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

]]> 2236 false 14 full <![CDATA[NN015 - The Importance of Children Owning Their Faith]]> fbx/5f506af8-1957-11ee-b531-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Faith is a communal endeavor but an individual choice.  In this episode, we chat with out oldest daughter about her recent international trip.We discuss ...- how the local church made an impact on her- how her desire to serve in the United States impacted her service in another country- advice she would give to parents who want to build faithful families- and what you would want to tell other kids who want to own their faithA big thanks to Naomi, our first solo podcast guest.  We are proud of the godly young woman you are and we look forward to seeing how God continues to work in your life.  Let's keep being family together.  Let's keep being faithful together.  Faith is a communal endeavor but an individual choice. In this episode, we chat with out oldest daughter about her recent international trip.

We discuss ...
- how the local church made an impact on her
- how her desire to serve in the United States impacted her service in another country
- advice she would give to parents who want to build faithful families
- and what you would want to tell other kids who want to own their faith

A big thanks to Naomi, our first solo podcast guest. We are proud of the godly young woman you are and we look forward to seeing how God continues to work in your life. Let's keep being family together. Let's keep being faithful together. ]]> 1835 false 15 full <![CDATA[NN016 - Finding The Right Words (Losing a Loved One)]]> fbx/07a284d6-244b-11ee-b59f-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500 In this Episode, Nathan talks about how challenging it is to find the right words to say when facing a difficult situation, especially the loss of a loved one.For men, fixing a 'problem' is often our goal.  It challenging times, we might better sever our loved ones by remaining silent while being present.Romans 8:18-27 talks about our present sufferings, but there is a sweet promise that God gives us.  When we don't know what to prayer, the Holy Spirits comes and intercedes on our behalf.As we are grieving the loss of a family member, we would appreciate your prayers.  We want to be lifting you up as well.  Please send prayer requests to  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this Episode, Nathan talks about how challenging it is to find the right words to say when facing a difficult situation, especially the loss of a loved one.

For men, fixing a 'problem' is often our goal. It challenging times, we might better sever our loved ones by remaining silent while being present.

Romans 8:18-27 talks about our present sufferings, but there is a sweet promise that God gives us. When we don't know what to prayer, the Holy Spirits comes and intercedes on our behalf.

As we are grieving the loss of a family member, we would appreciate your prayers. We want to be lifting you up as well. Please send prayer requests to pray@ncouragenspire.com

]]> 1696 false 16 full <![CDATA[NN017 - Consistency of Agreement and Application (Par 1 of 2)]]> fbx/86629b12-2f59-11ee-a18c-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500 There are so many daily barriers to consistency - laziness, busyness, miscommunication, lack of communication, etc. And sometimes there are catastrophic events that cause us to be inconsistent - death, loss of a job, sickness, and depression.Despite all the challenges and obstacles, it is worth fighting for consistency. In this podcast, we talk about consistency of agreement (being on the same page) and consistency of application (following through with what we have agreed upon).Both are needed to be truly consistent. Both are challenging and require time, effort, and energy. There are so many daily barriers to consistency - laziness, busyness, miscommunication, lack of communication, etc. And sometimes there are catastrophic events that cause us to be inconsistent - death, loss of a job, sickness, and depression.

Despite all the challenges and obstacles, it is worth fighting for consistency. In this podcast, we talk about consistency of agreement (being on the same page) and consistency of application (following through with what we have agreed upon).

Both are needed to be truly consistent. Both are challenging and require time, effort, and energy.]]> 2668 false 17 full <![CDATA[NN018 - Finding Ways To Be Consistent in Everyday Life (Part 2 of 2)]]> fbx/f6c5352e-3a51-11ee-901c-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:30:00 -0500 In the Episode 18, we talked about consistency of agreement (being of the same mind) and consistency of application (matching out words with our actions).In today's episode, we talk more about specific ways to be consistent in various parts of our lives:- While Parenting- With Our Finance- Regarding Spiritual Development- Within the Bounds of Martial IntimacyDisclaimer:  We talk about sexual intimacy in this episode.  Just want to provide a clear warning, in case you listen to our podcast with your children.How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In the Episode 18, we talked about consistency of agreement (being of the same mind) and consistency of application (matching out words with our actions).

In today's episode, we talk more about specific ways to be consistent in various parts of our lives:
- While Parenting
- With Our Finance
- Regarding Spiritual Development
- Within the Bounds of Martial Intimacy

Disclaimer: We talk about sexual intimacy in this episode. Just want to provide a clear warning, in case you listen to our podcast with your children.

How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

]]> 2726 false 18 full <![CDATA[NN019 - Cleaning Up the House and Cleaning Up the Heart]]> fbx/7c3068e8-454f-11ee-96e2-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:30:00 -0500 Clean Day is not the most celebrated event in our home.  We greatly appreciated the results of a clean home, but we don't always enjoy the process that we must take to achieve that result.We can lean towards two extremes, total chaos or social media "picture perfect."  In this episode, we talk about finding the balance of showing God honor (by cleaning) as we steward what He has given us, while allowing friends, family, and our faith community into our home when everything is not put in its place.And even more importantly, we talk about spiritual cleansing.   What if the issue in our home is not toys that are laying on the floor, but rather sin that has been allowed in?  What if we have a spiritual mess that needs to be dealt with?We also provide an example prayer that focuses on cleansing and blessing each room of our home.How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Clean Day is not the most celebrated event in our home. We greatly appreciated the results of a clean home, but we don't always enjoy the process that we must take to achieve that result.

We can lean towards two extremes, total chaos or social media "picture perfect." In this episode, we talk about finding the balance of showing God honor (by cleaning) as we steward what He has given us, while allowing friends, family, and our faith community into our home when everything is not put in its place.

And even more importantly, we talk about spiritual cleansing. What if the issue in our home is not toys that are laying on the floor, but rather sin that has been allowed in? What if we have a spiritual mess that needs to be dealt with?

We also provide an example prayer that focuses on cleansing and blessing each room of our home.

How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

]]> 2305 false 19 full <![CDATA[NN020 - How to "Deal" With Your Family (Kids Take Over)]]> fbx/a4eefcbc-5018-11ee-a69d-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:30:00 -0500 Building faithful families is not an exercise limited to adults.  Faithful families often include kiddos As well.  In this episode, Nathan and Nina have passed along the microphones to our three oldest daughters.They came up with the topic, and they discussed an important question they are often asked, "How do you deal with your family?"We are grateful that our children do not view our lives as a family as simply an attempt to deal with each other.  In this episode, Naomi, Nora, and Nadia discuss:- Communication- Conflict Resolution- Sharing Responsibilities - Balancing Personal and Family Time- Spending Time With God as a FamilyIf you would like us to pray for you and your family, send us an email:pray@ncouragenspire.com Building faithful families is not an exercise limited to adults. Faithful families often include kiddos As well. In this episode, Nathan and Nina have passed along the microphones to our three oldest daughters.

They came up with the topic, and they discussed an important question they are often asked, "How do you deal with your family?"

We are grateful that our children do not view our lives as a family as simply an attempt to deal with each other.

In this episode, Naomi, Nora, and Nadia discuss:
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Sharing Responsibilities
- Balancing Personal and Family Time
- Spending Time With God as a Family

If you would like us to pray for you and your family, send us an email:
pray@ncouragenspire.com]]> 1342 false 20 full <![CDATA[NN021 - Pursuing Godly Marriage]]> fbx/9bdd0772-5b53-11ee-9336-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:30:00 -0500 In this episode, we answer some important questions from one of our listeners.  - What should I be looking for when considering a potential spouse?- What are some of the advantages of marriage?- What are some of the challenges of marriage?Although these questions were asked with the perspective of singleness in mind, the answers have important implications on those of us who are already married and those of us who want to parent our kiddos towards godly marriage.We will discuss:- Two qualifications every woman should look for in a man- How God uses your spouse to change you.- The difference between "can't leave without someone" and choosing to live with someone- The unhealthy pursuit of "happy wife, happy life"-----How can we pray for you?  pray@ncouragenspire.comGot questions you want us to answer?  connect@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this episode, we answer some important questions from one of our listeners.
- What should I be looking for when considering a potential spouse?
- What are some of the advantages of marriage?
- What are some of the challenges of marriage?

Although these questions were asked with the perspective of singleness in mind, the answers have important implications on those of us who are already married and those of us who want to parent our kiddos towards godly marriage.

We will discuss:
- Two qualifications every woman should look for in a man
- How God uses your spouse to change you.
- The difference between "can't leave without someone" and choosing to live with someone
- The unhealthy pursuit of "happy wife, happy life"

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How can we pray for you? pray@ncouragenspire.com

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]]> 2644 false 21 full <![CDATA[NN022 - Reclaiming Time In Order to Develop Family Values]]> fbx/d671f07e-6651-11ee-9480-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:30:00 -0500 According to a 2018 study, American families only spend an average of 37 minutes of quality with each other each weekday.We live in a world that is competing for our time.  With so much competition for our kiddos' (and our) time and attention, how do we develop strong family values?If who we spend the most time with impacts our values, we need to pay close attention to whom we are with and how much time we spend.Being around people with Christ-centered, biblical values helps us make a difference in a dark and dying world. According to a 2018 study, American families only spend an average of 37 minutes of quality with each other each weekday.

We live in a world that is competing for our time. With so much competition for our kiddos' (and our) time and attention, how do we develop strong family values?

If who we spend the most time with impacts our values, we need to pay close attention to whom we are with and how much time we spend.

Being around people with Christ-centered, biblical values helps us make a difference in a dark and dying world.]]> 2769 false 22 full <![CDATA[NN023 - What is God's Word and Why Is It Important? (Guest - Dr. Adam Hughes)]]> fbx/fbf0cf28-714b-11ee-b155-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:30:00 -0500 In this episode, we had a great conation with Dr. Adam Hughes, the senior pastor of our church.  We answered two important questions:What is God's Word?The Bible is God's written word.  Composed of 66 books, the Bible tells us who God is and what His plan is for His creation.In John 1, we see Jesus described as the Word of God.  Both are important to our lives.Why is God's Word important for building faithful families?  Because God's written word tells us who Jesus Christ is.  In addition, the Bible tells us God's plan of salvation, how believers can grow in salvation, how we can be spiritual fed, and how we can resist temptation.This is part 1 of a two part conversation.  In episode 24, we will discuss further with Pastor Adam about practical ways to incorporate God's Word into our lives. In this episode, we had a great conation with Dr. Adam Hughes, the senior pastor of our church. We answered two important questions:

What is God's Word?

The Bible is God's written word. Composed of 66 books, the Bible tells us who God is and what His plan is for His creation.

In John 1, we see Jesus described as the Word of God. Both are important to our lives.

Why is God's Word important for building faithful families?

Because God's written word tells us who Jesus Christ is. In addition, the Bible tells us God's plan of salvation, how believers can grow in salvation, how we can be spiritual fed, and how we can resist temptation.

This is part 1 of a two part conversation. In episode 24, we will discuss further with Pastor Adam about practical ways to incorporate God's Word into our lives.]]> 2721 false 23 full <![CDATA[NN024 - Being In God's Word Everyday (Guest - Dr. Adam Hughes)]]> fbx/be8912dc-7c57-11ee-9753-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:30:00 -0600 In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Adam Hughes about God's Word.  If you have not listened to Episode #23, we recommend you check it out as well.We talked about how to make God's Word a part of our everyday routine despite the challenges and obstacles that try to keep us from learning more about God.We also talked about five different ways to engage with God's Word:  reading, meditating, memorizing, obeying, and teaching.If you are not currently in God's Word, our advice is simple - JUST START.  Start with a simple, achievable goal and build from there. We recommend one of the following books of the Bible to start with.  Let the Holy Spirit guide you:- Mark - the shortest retelling of the Gospel- I John - a letter written specifically to new believers- John - another Gospel account that focuses on Jesus's divinity and His "I AM" statements- Genesis - the first book in the book provides a foundation many theological principles (the characteristics of God, the origin of man, the fall of man, etc) In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Adam Hughes about God's Word. If you have not listened to Episode #23, we recommend you check it out as well.

We talked about how to make God's Word a part of our everyday routine despite the challenges and obstacles that try to keep us from learning more about God.

We also talked about five different ways to engage with God's Word: reading, meditating, memorizing, obeying, and teaching.

If you are not currently in God's Word, our advice is simple - JUST START. Start with a simple, achievable goal and build from there.

We recommend one of the following books of the Bible to start with. Let the Holy Spirit guide you:
- Mark - the shortest retelling of the Gospel
- I John - a letter written specifically to new believers
- John - another Gospel account that focuses on Jesus's divinity and His "I AM" statements
- Genesis - the first book in the book provides a foundation many theological principles (the characteristics of God, the origin of man, the fall of man, etc)]]> 3047 false 24 full <![CDATA[NN025 - Every Believer's Call to Home Education]]> fbx/f464f04e-87ea-11ee-b6f5-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:22:46 -0600 We believe that every family should have a home education philosophy that they live out in their everyday lives.As followers of Jesus, we have an important responsibility to learn, teach, model and live out God's good plans for our lives.  We might also have family values and a family culture that we want to instill in lives of the people we love the most.We are constantly learning, many times outside of the home.  But we can't neglect the importance of what we are teaching in our homes and learning as a family.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. We believe that every family should have a home education philosophy that they live out in their everyday lives.

As followers of Jesus, we have an important responsibility to learn, teach, model and live out God's good plans for our lives. We might also have family values and a family culture that we want to instill in lives of the people we love the most.

We are constantly learning, many times outside of the home. But we can't neglect the importance of what we are teaching in our homes and learning as a family.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2927 false 25 full <![CDATA[NN026 - The Devil is a Liar]]> fbx/fdb47b22-9264-11ee-b036-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:30:00 -0600 The Devil is a liar.  Lying is one of the Devil's many strategies of keeping people away from God's truth.  The best way to keep stop people was knowing God's truth is to feed lies.This podcast is the beginning of a series about common lies we often believe.Over the next few weeks, we will talk about the following:- Lies we believe about God- Lies we believe about ourself- Lies we believe about our relationships with other peopleDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The Devil is a liar. Lying is one of the Devil's many strategies of keeping people away from God's truth. The best way to keep stop people was knowing God's truth is to feed lies.

This podcast is the beginning of a series about common lies we often believe.

Over the next few weeks, we will talk about the following:
- Lies we believe about God
- Lies we believe about ourself
- Lies we believe about our relationships with other people

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2779 false 26 full <![CDATA[NN027 - Lie #1 - If God created everything, then He created sin. Right?]]> fbx/8366cdce-9fad-11ee-a85d-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:03:30 -0600 Many of us were taught that God made all things.  So if God made all things, does that mean that He also created sin?  In this podcast, we talk about how sin came into the world.  Similar to the way that darkness is the absence of light, sin is the absence of God's presence and good plan for our lives.  God did not make sin.  Sin is our rebellion against God.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Many of us were taught that God made all things. So if God made all things, does that mean that He also created sin? In this podcast, we talk about how sin came into the world.

Similar to the way that darkness is the absence of light, sin is the absence of God's presence and good plan for our lives. God did not make sin. Sin is our rebellion against God.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 1940 false 27 full <![CDATA[NN028 - Lie #2 - You Are Not Good Enough]]> fbx/8bf02270-a9c5-11ee-82e6-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:20:41 -0600 The Enemy is constantly bombarding us with the idea that we are not good enough.  We are not good enough to be loved, to make a difference in God's Kindgom, and the list goes on and on.We are very thankful that it is not our works that matter to God, but rather the work and life of Jesus that matters.  We fail, and we sin.  But God is in the business of making us new again and redeeming our lives.When the Enemy and the world tell say that Christ's followers are "not good enough," we need to return to Jesus to find out idenitity.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The Enemy is constantly bombarding us with the idea that we are not good enough. We are not good enough to be loved, to make a difference in God's Kindgom, and the list goes on and on.

We are very thankful that it is not our works that matter to God, but rather the work and life of Jesus that matters. We fail, and we sin. But God is in the business of making us new again and redeeming our lives.

When the Enemy and the world tell say that Christ's followers are "not good enough," we need to return to Jesus to find out idenitity.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2692 false 28 full <![CDATA[NN029 - Lie #3 - You Must Earn My Love and Respect]]> fbx/fe41b05e-b33a-11ee-95e9-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:30:00 -0600 The world says that love and respect must be earned in marriage.  God commands us to love the unlovely and respect the unrespectable.  This is a tough command.In this podcast, we discuss how husbands and wives are to treat each other and how to show love and respect when it is challenging to do so.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The world says that love and respect must be earned in marriage. God commands us to love the unlovely and respect the unrespectable. This is a tough command.

In this podcast, we discuss how husbands and wives are to treat each other and how to show love and respect when it is challenging to do so.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2594 false 29 full <![CDATA[NN030 - Lie #4 - God Does Not Speak]]> fbx/842211e0-be54-11ee-ba04-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:30:00 -0600 Does God really speak to people?  How do we know what God is saying when we can not hear an audible voice?  Does He "speak" to us in other ways?These are a few of the questions we talk about in this podcast.  We open up about one of our kiddos who struggles with hearing what God is saying.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Does God really speak to people? How do we know what God is saying when we can not hear an audible voice? Does He "speak" to us in other ways?

These are a few of the questions we talk about in this podcast. We open up about one of our kiddos who struggles with hearing what God is saying.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2360 false 30 full <![CDATA[NN031 - Lie #5 - I have to do this on my own.]]> fbx/58f5f6fa-c947-11ee-8c3e-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0600 Isolation is another tactic of the Devil.  While he might not be able to take your salvation, he wants to rob you of connecting with other people - your spouse, your family, your church.God calls His Church to live in community, not isolation.  We never have to face a challenge, obstacle, or loss alone.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Isolation is another tactic of the Devil. While he might not be able to take your salvation, he wants to rob you of connecting with other people - your spouse, your family, your church.

God calls His Church to live in community, not isolation. We never have to face a challenge, obstacle, or loss alone.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 1995 false 31 full <![CDATA[NN032 - The Lies We Have Believed.]]> fbx/c2daca6e-d450-11ee-b39d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:30:00 -0600 We are wrapping up our series of podcasts on the lies that people often believe.  In this podcast, we open up about lies that have had an impact on us personally.Nathan shares about the lie of finding one's identity in work, instead finding our identity in Christ.Nina shares about how the Enemy attacks her about if the time, effort, and energy she invests in our kiddos is really making a difference.We are all attacked in unique ways.  The best way to combat the lies is to be filled with God's truth and be surrounded by God's people.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. We are wrapping up our series of podcasts on the lies that people often believe. In this podcast, we open up about lies that have had an impact on us personally.

Nathan shares about the lie of finding one's identity in work, instead finding our identity in Christ.

Nina shares about how the Enemy attacks her about if the time, effort, and energy she invests in our kiddos is really making a difference.

We are all attacked in unique ways. The best way to combat the lies is to be filled with God's truth and be surrounded by God's people.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2520 false 32 full <![CDATA[NN033 - Unified Group with Diverse Members (Guest - Caleb Whaley)]]> fbx/885c6f64-df18-11ee-a8a4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:30:00 -0500 Today, I want to welcome a special guest.  Caleb's family and mine have done body life together for several years now.  We have learned that it is not only the things we have in common that make body life meaningful.  Our differences (giftings, passions, thoughts, and opinion) also strengthen our time together as the church.We talk about breaking bread, involving children in body life, and how to grow despite or and because of our differences.Have a question or comment?connect@ncouragenspire.comHave a prayer request?pray@ncouragenspire.com---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Today, I want to welcome a special guest. Caleb's family and mine have done body life together for several years now. We have learned that it is not only the things we have in common that make body life meaningful. Our differences (giftings, passions, thoughts, and opinion) also strengthen our time together as the church.

We talk about breaking bread, involving children in body life, and how to grow despite or and because of our differences.

Have a question or comment?
connect@ncouragenspire.com

Have a prayer request?
pray@ncouragenspire.com

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2722 false 33 full <![CDATA[NN034 - Holiness Matters Most (Guest - Dr. John Marshall)]]> fbx/46439550-ea4c-11ee-8cad-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:30:00 -0500 Nathan and Nina welcome Dr John Marshall to the podcast to talk about holiness.  In the Old Testament, God commands His people to be holy, because He is holy.  Peter echoes the same idea on 1 Peter 13:16.  What about modern day followers of Christ?  Are we called to a life of holiness?  As we contemplate the idea that holiness matters most, we will discuss:- the meaning of holiness- every believer's call to holiness- how holiness leads to true joy and contentmentMatters Most Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1mLO97kWh6J5hTk8j7b9NRDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Nathan and Nina welcome Dr John Marshall to the podcast to talk about holiness. In the Old Testament, God commands His people to be holy, because He is holy. Peter echoes the same idea on 1 Peter 13:16.

What about modern day followers of Christ? Are we called to a life of holiness? As we contemplate the idea that holiness matters most, we will discuss:
- the meaning of holiness
- every believer's call to holiness
- how holiness leads to true joy and contentment

Matters Most Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1mLO97kWh6J5hTk8j7b9NR

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2356 false 34 full <![CDATA[NN035 - Resurrection Changes Everything]]> fbx/d9f8dbaa-f5ac-11ee-b8cb-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:35:23 -0500 Does resurrection really change everything?  We believe so.In this episode, we talk about how resurrections brings victory over sin and death.  We discuss discuss how the resurrection brings eternal life and that eternal starts the moment Jesus becomes the Lord of someone's life.Resurrection also impacts everyday things, like:- our personal identity - how we view those who don’t follow Christ - how do we view other followers of Christ - marriage - parenting- obstacles and challengesDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Does resurrection really change everything? We believe so.

In this episode, we talk about how resurrections brings victory over sin and death. We discuss discuss how the resurrection brings eternal life and that eternal starts the moment Jesus becomes the Lord of someone's life.

Resurrection also impacts everyday things, like:

- our personal identity
- how we view those who don’t follow Christ
- how do we view other followers of Christ
- marriage
- parenting
- obstacles and challenges

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2602 false 35 full <![CDATA[NN036 - Ready, Set, Launch (Part 1)]]> fbx/54bc578e-0013-11ef-9697-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:30:00 -0500 As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos.  That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world.  In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two building blocks - PROTECTION and EDUCATION.  This is part 1 or a two part series.  Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos. That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world.

In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two building blocks - PROTECTION and EDUCATION. This is part 1 or a two part series.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 1885 false 36 full <![CDATA[NN037 - Ready, Set, Launch (Part 2)]]> fbx/31438b12-0b0b-11ef-98ab-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 06 May 2024 06:30:00 -0500 As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos.  That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world.  In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two building blocks - MODELING and LAUNCHING.  This is part 1 or a two part series.  Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos. That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world.

In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two building blocks - MODELING and LAUNCHING. This is part 1 or a two part series.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 1547 false 37 full <![CDATA[NN038 - Ready, Set, Launch (Part 3)]]> fbx/815adbf2-1bda-11ef-a109-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 26 May 2024 22:42:57 -0500 As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos.  That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world.  In this podcast, Nathan and Nina reached out to hear from other people who have already launched their kiddos or will be launching in the next year.  We reflected on the responses provided to the following questions:1. What things did you teach that proved to be very helpful as your children prepared to leave your home?2. What is something you taught/focused on that did not make as big of a difference as you had hoped?3. What advice do you have for parents still 10 or more years away from a child leaving?  4. What advice do you have for parents with children leaving in the next couple of years?5. How do you support your kiddos after they move into their next life phase?Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos. That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world.

In this podcast, Nathan and Nina reached out to hear from other people who have already launched their kiddos or will be launching in the next year.
We reflected on the responses provided to the following questions:
1. What things did you teach that proved to be very helpful as your children prepared to leave your home?
2. What is something you taught/focused on that did not make as big of a difference as you had hoped?
3. What advice do you have for parents still 10 or more years away from a child leaving?
4. What advice do you have for parents with children leaving in the next couple of years?
5. How do you support your kiddos after they move into their next life phase?

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 3089 false 38 full <![CDATA[NN039 - Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry]]> fbx/e7e65386-268b-11ef-9732-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0500 Nathan and Nina collaborate with "For the Good of the Body" podcast to talk about how parents and youth ministers/ministries can work together to better server youth.A special thanks to Ben, Campbell, and Cole for hosting us in their recording studio.  Check out their podcast on Spotify for another great topics!In this podcast, we discuss ...- the importance of parents being the first line of discipleship- the need for two-way communication between parents and youth leaders- the obstacles created when youth participate in siloed ministries apart from their parents and the church as a whole- the impact of godly youth leaders- the failure of adults to view children/youth as the future, but not the presentDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Nathan and Nina collaborate with "For the Good of the Body" podcast to talk about how parents and youth ministers/ministries can work together to better server youth.

A special thanks to Ben, Campbell, and Cole for hosting us in their recording studio. Check out their podcast on Spotify for another great topics!

In this podcast, we discuss ...
- the importance of parents being the first line of discipleship
- the need for two-way communication between parents and youth leaders
- the obstacles created when youth participate in siloed ministries apart from their parents and the church as a whole
- the impact of godly youth leaders
- the failure of adults to view children/youth as the future, but not the present

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 4097 false 39 full <![CDATA[NN040 - Nina and Naomi Share About Their Trip]]> fbx/5b61b42a-3278-11ef-b6bc-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:23:18 -0500 Nathan interviews two of his favorite people.Nina and Naomi share about a recent trip to another country.  They talk about how God is at work among the local church and some joys and challenges they experienced on the trip.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Nathan interviews two of his favorite people.

Nina and Naomi share about a recent trip to another country. They talk about how God is at work among the local church and some joys and challenges they experienced on the trip.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2398 false 40 full <![CDATA[NN041 - Fearfully and Wonderfully Made]]> fbx/36cbffb8-3d35-11ef-8f18-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:23:45 -0500 Nathan and Nina talk with their oldest daughters about the struggles of comparing oneself with other people and the importance of being in God's Word so that our minds can be renewed.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Nathan and Nina talk with their oldest daughters about the struggles of comparing oneself with other people and the importance of being in God's Word so that our minds can be renewed.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 1742 false 41 full <![CDATA[NN042 - Explaining LORD to a Five Year Old]]> fbx/5a058376-47e1-11ef-a5b0-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:30:00 -0500 What does it mean to make Jesus your Lord?  As we have tried to explain what lordship looks like to our young children, we have started talking about the idea of Jesus being our Forever Boss.Jesus should be the one who leads our path, guides our decisions, and controls our lives.  When we make Jesus our Forever Boss, we say that we no longer are in control.  We are declaring that Christ is Lord.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. What does it mean to make Jesus your Lord? As we have tried to explain what lordship looks like to our young children, we have started talking about the idea of Jesus being our Forever Boss.

Jesus should be the one who leads our path, guides our decisions, and controls our lives. When we make Jesus our Forever Boss, we say that we no longer are in control. We are declaring that Christ is Lord.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2827 false 42 full <![CDATA[NN043 - The Importance of Home]]> fbx/4970290c-52e6-11ef-a56c-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 05 Aug 2024 06:30:00 -0500 What does God has about the home?  What importance does home play in the lives of Christian families?  How should a believer's home be used to minister to others?  These are some of the topics that Nathan and Nina discuss in this podcast.List of verses read in this podcast:- Proverbs 24:3-4- Psalm 127:1- Matthew 7:24-25- Proverbs 15:6- Joshua 24:15- Proverbs 14:1- Colossians 3:13-14- 1 Peter 4:8-9- Deuteronomy 6:6-7- Hebrews 13:1-2- Romans 12:13- 1 Peter 4:9- Luke 10:5-6- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. What does God has about the home? What importance does home play in the lives of Christian families? How should a believer's home be used to minister to others? These are some of the topics that Nathan and Nina discuss in this podcast.

List of verses read in this podcast:
- Proverbs 24:3-4
- Psalm 127:1
- Matthew 7:24-25
- Proverbs 15:6
- Joshua 24:15
- Proverbs 14:1
- Colossians 3:13-14
- 1 Peter 4:8-9
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7
- Hebrews 13:1-2
- Romans 12:13
- 1 Peter 4:9
- Luke 10:5-6
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2638 false 43 full <![CDATA[NN044 - Welcome Back To School!]]> fbx/9bc6c022-5d9e-11ef-91b2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:30:00 -0500 This is one of those weeks that is crazy and chaotic.  Parents are sending their kindergartener, college senior, and everyone in between back to school.As we contemplate the new school, what are some important lessons we need to be learning as parents?  In this podcast, we talk about the importance of:- customizing education to each individual student- how to learn and not just what to learn- valuing spiritual learning as much classic classroom educationDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. This is one of those weeks that is crazy and chaotic. Parents are sending their kindergartener, college senior, and everyone in between back to school.

As we contemplate the new school, what are some important lessons we need to be learning as parents?

In this podcast, we talk about the importance of:
- customizing education to each individual student
- how to learn and not just what to learn
- valuing spiritual learning as much classic classroom education

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2210 false 44 full <![CDATA[NN045 - Call to Action (Support the NCourage NSpire Podcast)]]> fbx/8244ff14-694d-11ef-8cf4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:13:06 -0500 First, we are made new in Christ.  We are blessed and honored to speak the name of Christ in our podcast.  We hope that God will use our stories and the lessons we are learning to encourage your family.Second, we are honored that each of you listen to the podcast.  It means so much.  Our hope is to help you build a faithful family that grows closer to the Lord and each other.  We want to invite you to become more involved1.  Share the NCourage NSpire podcast with others- Let others know about our website: NCourageNSpire.com- Tell people about your favorite podcast episode2.  Write a review on your favorite podcasting app- This helps us to reach new listeners 3.  Connect with us.  We want to hear from you.- Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.Again, thank you for your encouragement and support.  Have a blessed day! First, we are made new in Christ. We are blessed and honored to speak the name of Christ in our podcast. We hope that God will use our stories and the lessons we are learning to encourage your family.

Second, we are honored that each of you listen to the podcast. It means so much. Our hope is to help you build a faithful family that grows closer to the Lord and each other.

We want to invite you to become more involved
1. Share the NCourage NSpire podcast with others
- Let others know about our website: NCourageNSpire.com
- Tell people about your favorite podcast episode

2. Write a review on your favorite podcasting app
- This helps us to reach new listeners

3. Connect with us. We want to hear from you.
- Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

Again, thank you for your encouragement and support. Have a blessed day!]]> 188 false 45 bonus <![CDATA[NN046 - Camping]]> fbx/031183be-7836-11ef-b13d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:53:35 -0500 There is something special about the great outdoors.  In this episode, Nathan and Nina share some reflections and stories about a recent camping trip.  A tradition keeps the family learning more about God, His creation, and themselves.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. There is something special about the great outdoors. In this episode, Nathan and Nina share some reflections and stories about a recent camping trip.

A tradition keeps the family learning more about God, His creation, and themselves.

Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.

Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2406 false 46 full <![CDATA[NN047 - Using Our Talents for God's Glory]]> fbx/09be25a2-841e-11ef-924c-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:25:24 -0500 2390 false 47 full <![CDATA[NN048 - Worshipping Through Songs (Guest: Trey)]]> fbx/09ec02a8-9a5b-11ef-bd30-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:15:26 -0600 Songs play an important role in our worship of God.  We have a chance to worship God through song both personally and corporately (with other worshipers).In this podcast, Nathan interviews Trey, a worship leader who equips college students to lead other students.Nathan and Trey talk about:- that worship is a heart issue and it should reflect our love and adoration of God- that worship is not limited to songs and music, but that it can be expressed in many different ways- that not all music is great for leading a congregation in worship- that worship should be based on God's truth, be familiar to the congregation, and focus on the God, not ourselves Songs play an important role in our worship of God. We have a chance to worship God through song both personally and corporately (with other worshipers).

In this podcast, Nathan interviews Trey, a worship leader who equips college students to lead other students.

Nathan and Trey talk about:
- that worship is a heart issue and it should reflect our love and adoration of God
- that worship is not limited to songs and music, but that it can be expressed in many different ways
- that not all music is great for leading a congregation in worship
- that worship should be based on God's truth, be familiar to the congregation, and focus on the God, not ourselves

]]> 2650 false 48 full <![CDATA[NN049 - Leading the Church and Family in Worship]]> fbx/fd1df722-a566-11ef-ae36-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:30:00 -0600 3023 false 49 full <![CDATA[NN050 - Our Kids Ask Us Questions - Part 1]]> fbx/86e497f6-b636-11ef-9485-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:04:37 -0600 In this episode, Nathan and Nina answer 7 questions that their kiddos asked. In this episode, Nathan and Nina answer 7 questions that their kiddos asked.

]]> 2848 false 50 full <![CDATA[NN051 - Our Kids Ask Us Questions - Part 2]]> fbx/20b28be0-c6f4-11ef-85e7-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:22:09 -0600 More great questions from our kiddos! More great questions from our kiddos!]]> 3152 false 51 full <![CDATA[NN052 - Same Kinds of Problems]]> fbx/50e1223a-d163-11ef-89a0-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:04:53 -0600 It has been an amazing adventure to record and edit this podcast.  One of the goals of editing is to create encourage content and an enjoyable listening experience.  While editing comes in handy for our podcast, we have not figured out how to "edit out" the challenging times we often face.  In this podcast, we share more about some of our common struggles:  being late to church, a messy house, bad attitudes, kids fighting, limiting screen time, not knowing what to make for dinner, and working through loss and grief.In this episode we read from ...Romans 12:9-18Ephesian 2:4-10Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. It has been an amazing adventure to record and edit this podcast. One of the goals of editing is to create encourage content and an enjoyable listening experience.

While editing comes in handy for our podcast, we have not figured out how to "edit out" the challenging times we often face.

In this podcast, we share more about some of our common struggles: being late to church, a messy house, bad attitudes, kids fighting, limiting screen time, not knowing what to make for dinner, and working through loss and grief.

In this episode we read from ...
Romans 12:9-18

Ephesian 2:4-10

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2944 false 52 full <![CDATA[NN053 - Prioritizing Romance]]> fbx/380b9d2c-ddd3-11ef-a155-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:56:10 -0600 In this podcast, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance of prioritizing romance within a marriage.What does the Bible say about romance?  Is it more important to understand what the Bible says about marriage?Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance of prioritizing romance within a marriage.

What does the Bible say about romance? Is it more important to understand what the Bible says about marriage?

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2811 false 53 full <![CDATA[NN054 - 10 Ways to Improve Communication and Teamwork - Part 1]]> fbx/e28b3070-e754-11ef-9bd8-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:18:39 -0600 In this episode, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance for communication and teamwork in marriage.In a world where distractions are constant, married couples need to find meaningful ways to maintain the "two become one" mentality.The following topics are discussed:1. Prioritize Active Listening2. Schedule Regular Check-Ins3. Use "I" Statements4. Express Appreciation Often5. Learn Each Other’s Communication StyleLet's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this episode, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance for communication and teamwork in marriage.

In a world where distractions are constant, married couples need to find meaningful ways to maintain the "two become one" mentality.

The following topics are discussed:

1. Prioritize Active Listening

2. Schedule Regular Check-Ins
3. Use "I" Statements
4. Express Appreciation Often

5. Learn Each Other’s Communication Style

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 3028 false 54 full <![CDATA[NN055 - 10 Ways to Improve Communication and Teamwork - Part 2]]> fbx/5b95a6c6-f236-11ef-9f5b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:30:00 -0600 In this episode, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance for communication and teamwork in marriage.In a world where distractions are constant, married couples need to find meaningful ways to maintain the "two become one" mentality.The following topics are discussed:6. Handle Conflict Constructively7. Make Decisions as a Team8. Keep a Sense of Humor9. Set Goals Together10. Never Stop Dating Each OtherLet's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this episode, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance for communication and teamwork in marriage.

In a world where distractions are constant, married couples need to find meaningful ways to maintain the "two become one" mentality.

The following topics are discussed:

6. Handle Conflict Constructively

7. Make Decisions as a Team
8. Keep a Sense of Humor
9. Set Goals Together

10. Never Stop Dating Each Other

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2564 false 55 full <![CDATA[NN056 - Walking Down Memory Lane]]> fbx/0a5313de-0924-11f0-a446-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:51:47 -0500 It is important for us as individuals, couples, and families to reflect where we have come from.  In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two different events that caused them to pause and reflect.Does God instruct us to remember?  Nathan and Nina talk about some place in scripture that focus on the act of remembering.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. It is important for us as individuals, couples, and families to reflect where we have come from. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two different events that caused them to pause and reflect.

Does God instruct us to remember? Nathan and Nina talk about some place in scripture that focus on the act of remembering.

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2723 false 56 full <![CDATA[NN057 - Experiencing Spiritual Retreat]]> fbx/b0d948c0-135d-11f0-ac25-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:30:00 -0500 Life is hards sometimes.  It doesn't matter who you are or how old you are, sometimes we hit spiritual dry spells.   But even if it feels like God is far away, He is always near.In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk with two of their daughters about a spiritual retreat for youth that they recently experienced.The group talks about the importance of finding moments to retreat and how to pull in what was experienced during a retreat into everyday lifeLet's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Life is hards sometimes. It doesn't matter who you are or how old you are, sometimes we hit spiritual dry spells. But even if it feels like God is far away, He is always near.

In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk with two of their daughters about a spiritual retreat for youth that they recently experienced.

The group talks about the importance of finding moments to retreat and how to pull in what was experienced during a retreat into everyday life

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2203 false 57 full <![CDATA[NN058 - Entering Adulthood]]> fbx/0e79b7f2-1e59-11f0-8d2f-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:30:00 -0500 Nathan and Nina are facing a new stage of life - having an adult child.  Naomi shares about her thoughts and what it means to be an adult.  Nathan, Nina, and Naomi talk about what steps were taken to get to this point.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Nathan and Nina are facing a new stage of life - having an adult child. Naomi shares about her thoughts and what it means to be an adult. Nathan, Nina, and Naomi talk about what steps were taken to get to this point.

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 2780 false 58 full <![CDATA[NN059 - Why Mothers Matter]]> fbx/aea95c5c-2ee2-11f0-a3d7-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 12 May 2025 06:30:00 -0500 In episode, Nathan and Naomi talk about the importance of motherhood - why mothers matter, how important they are in the lives of their children, and how they are an examples for their children.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In episode, Nathan and Naomi talk about the importance of motherhood - why mothers matter, how important they are in the lives of their children, and how they are an examples for their children.

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2663 false 59 full <![CDATA[NN060 - Men and Women Are Different]]> fbx/3e71f3ba-39e4-11f0-9064-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Sun, 25 May 2025 22:49:04 -0500 It is just a fact!  Men and women are different.  The ways we communicate and think are different.  If want we want and desire is often different.In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about several difference between men and women.  Some of there conversation is based on an article written by Frank Santora, Lead Pastor of Faith Church.Click here to view his complete article. Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. It is just a fact! Men and women are different. The ways we communicate and think are different. If want we want and desire is often different.

In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about several difference between men and women. Some of there conversation is based on an article written by Frank Santora, Lead Pastor of Faith Church.

Click here to view his complete article.

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 3465 false 60 full <![CDATA[NN061 - Returning Back to Good Things]]> fbx/e5e9678a-5083-11f0-b6c1-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:47:27 -0500 Over the course of time, we have shared many great and meaningful lessons with our family.But as time passes and more kiddos join the family, sometimes we need to revisit very important and meaning conversations and life lessons.In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk about some of the good things that we needed to "return back to."Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Over the course of time, we have shared many great and meaningful lessons with our family.

But as time passes and more kiddos join the family, sometimes we need to revisit very important and meaning conversations and life lessons.

In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk about some of the good things that we needed to "return back to."

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2431 false 61 full <![CDATA[NN062 - Tough Conversations Needed for a Changing World]]> fbx/63efe58a-5bad-11f0-b356-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:41:40 -0500 In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk about a variety for topics that are prevalent today, but not 10 years ago.  In a world that is changing, families need to having tough conversations.Sometimes the conversation we have had in the past are not sufficient for the new obstacles and challenges we face today.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk about a variety for topics that are prevalent today, but not 10 years ago. In a world that is changing, families need to having tough conversations.

Sometimes the conversation we have had in the past are not sufficient for the new obstacles and challenges we face today.

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 3154 false 62 full <![CDATA[NN063 - Accepting Generosity with Grace]]> fbx/cbca6a56-6731-11f0-a85b-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:27:13 -0500 God's Word says that it is more blessed to give than receive.  But there have been many times in our lives that God has used the kindness of others to bless our family.Is there there a right way to receive a blessing or act of kindness?In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about showing appreciation when receiving an gift and the importance of being good stewards of the gift.This is an important lesson that we need to learn as adults, but also something important that we need to communicate with our children as well.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. God's Word says that it is more blessed to give than receive. But there have been many times in our lives that God has used the kindness of others to bless our family.

Is there there a right way to receive a blessing or act of kindness?

In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about showing appreciation when receiving an gift and the importance of being good stewards of the gift.

This is an important lesson that we need to learn as adults, but also something important that we need to communicate with our children as well.

Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 1841 false 63 full <![CDATA[NN064 - Chatting with Nia about School]]> fbx/5b4ff18c-765f-11f0-b380-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 In this podcast, Nathan chats with Nia about school.  She share her perspective on how to deal with tough subjects and topics.He advice is great for all ages, but may be especially received by younger children. In this podcast, Nathan chats with Nia about school. She share her perspective on how to deal with tough subjects and topics.

He advice is great for all ages, but may be especially received by younger children.

]]> 1462 false 64 full <![CDATA[NN065 - Walking Alongside Someone Through Brokeness]]> fbx/2dde5b46-876f-11f0-b5ae-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:06:42 -0500 Brokenness is an all too common part of our human experience.  Sometimes we experience brokenness because of our personal sin.  Sometimes we experience brokenness because we live in a broken world. As followers of Christ, we are called to walk alongside other believers and those who have yet believed.   We are called to encourage and speak truth  in love.  We can not neglect the importance of prayer and God's word in this matter.  Both are equally important for those who are experiencing brokenness and those who are walking with a friend, family member, or acquaintance through these challenging times. Brokenness is an all too common part of our human experience. Sometimes we experience brokenness because of our personal sin. Sometimes we experience brokenness because we live in a broken world.

As followers of Christ, we are called to walk alongside other believers and those who have yet believed. We are called to encourage and speak truth in love. We can not neglect the importance of prayer and God's word in this matter. Both are equally important for those who are experiencing brokenness and those who are walking with a friend, family member, or acquaintance through these challenging times.

]]> 3046 false 65 full <![CDATA[NN066 - Age Appropriate Conversations about Sexuality and Sex - Part 1]]> fbx/151f9a88-98c8-11f0-af4c-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:56:39 -0500 In this podcast, Nathan and Nina will discuss the importance of talking about sexuality and sex with your children.  Age appropriate and God centered conversations are so important.  As parents, if we fail to talk about these important matters, our children will hear from others who will try to fill the void.Check out the two resources we referenced:  Mamma Bear Apologetics and 3 Circleshttps://ncouragenspire.com/resources/---Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina will discuss the importance of talking about sexuality and sex with your children. Age appropriate and God centered conversations are so important. As parents, if we fail to talk about these important matters, our children will hear from others who will try to fill the void.

Check out the two resources we referenced: Mamma Bear Apologetics and 3 Circles
https://ncouragenspire.com/resources/

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Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

]]> 2502 false 66 full <![CDATA[NN067 - Age Appropriate Conversations about Sexuality and Sex - Part 2]]> fbx/aaf26b1e-a389-11f0-b00c-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:27:51 -0500 In this podcast, Nathan and Nina will discuss the importance of talking about sexuality and sex with your children.  Age appropriate and God centered conversations are so important.  As parents, if we fail to talk about these important matters, our children will hear from others who will try to fill the void.Check out the two resources we referenced:  Mamma Bear Apologetics and 3 Circleshttps://ncouragenspire.com/resources/---Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for?  Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about?  Tell us more.  Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.----Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina will discuss the importance of talking about sexuality and sex with your children. Age appropriate and God centered conversations are so important. As parents, if we fail to talk about these important matters, our children will hear from others who will try to fill the void.

Check out the two resources we referenced: Mamma Bear Apologetics and 3 Circles
https://ncouragenspire.com/resources/

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Let's connect!
Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.
- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]]> 3021 false 67 full <![CDATA[NN068 - The Joys and Struggles of the Youngest]]> fbx/b49c4f34-b37b-11f0-bd94-ba5fa9561315 https://app.fusebox.fm/data/show/9nDM9y5Dpr/feed Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:29:20 -0500 Nathan and Nina are joined by their son, Noah.  He says some of the joys and challenges of being the youngest child in the family.  He opens up about spending time with oldest siblings, how it feels to be "left out," and that he thinks even the youngest should get as much special food as older kids.Nathan and Nina then open up about their thoughts on parenting younger children. Nathan and Nina are joined by their son, Noah. He says some of the joys and challenges of being the youngest child in the family. He opens up about spending time with oldest siblings, how it feels to be "left out," and that he thinks even the youngest should get as much special food as older kids.

Nathan and Nina then open up about their thoughts on parenting younger children.]]> 2333 false 68 full