Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

What role does a woman play in shaping the spiritual life of her home? In this episode, Amy Rienow shares encouragement for women to understand their influence and to thrive in their godly impact through the generations.

Drawing from her Shine Bible study, Amy talks about how a woman's heart, beliefs, and relationship with God impact her family in lasting ways. She addresses common struggles, including feeling powerless or discoura...

Struggling with your family worship/family devotion time? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares five big mistakes families make when it comes to prayer and Bible time at home.

In this episode you'll learn:

- Why family worship is not meant to feel like a classroom

- How waiting for the "perfect moment" can hold families back

- The difference between leading out of discipline and leading out of need

- Why the Bible itself should be...

How do we get to Heaven? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow concludes the series on Heaven by addressing the most important question of all—what it takes to enter eternal life with God.

Many people assume Heaven is reached by being good enough or doing enough good works. But Scripture gives a different answer. Dr. Rob explains why every person needs a Savior, what it means to trust in Jesus Christ, and how parents can prepare their ch...

What does the Bible actually say about heaven? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow continues the conversation by looking at common ideas people have about heaven and comparing them with what Scripture teaches.

Many of our assumptions about heaven come from culture, imagination, or tradition. Dr. Rob walks through several of these ideas and helps families understand what God has revealed in His Word about eternity, our future bodies, an...

How often does your family talk about heaven? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow invites parents to consider why conversations about eternity should be a regular part of family life.

Many families focus on daily responsibilities, school, and activities, but rarely talk about what matters most—our eternal future with God. Dr. Rob explores how Scripture points us to heaven and why helping our children think about eternity can shape thei...

How can families make vacations and trips meaningful for their faith? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow and Amy Rienow share practical ways to use everyday moments—especially during travel—to invest in family discipleship.

Whether it's a road trip, a special outing, or a full vacation, these moments can become opportunities to grow spiritually as a family. Rob and Amy talk about simple ways to be intentional, the importance of shared...

In this episode, Amy introduces the new Shine Online Discipleship Group for Young Women. Amy Rienow is joined by her daughter-in-law, Brooke, as they share her story of recovery and her desire to help others find their identity in Christ.

Many young women struggle with body image, food, and identity, often feeling alone or unsure how to talk about what they are facing. Brooke shares how bringing these struggles into the light and a...

In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow reflects on the power of multi-generational faith. Did you know that how you live right now has a direct effect on your great-grandchildren? 

Parents and grandparents play an important role in shaping the faith of future generations. Dr. Rob encourages families to begin praying not only for their children, but also for their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

In this episode you'll learn:

- How ...

How can parents help their children face temptation? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow looks at how Jesus responded to temptation in Luke 4 and what families can learn from His example.

Many parents know their children will face pressure and temptation, especially in areas like online behavior and sexual purity. But fewer parents intentionally teach their kids how to fight spiritual battles. Dr. Rob walks through practical principles...

Can God really bring healing from an eating disorder?

In Part 2 of this conversation on Family Vision, Amy continues her discussion with her daughter-in-law, Brooke Rienow, about God's work of hope, repentance, and restoration.

After collapsing and being hospitalized, Brooke realized the severity of her condition—and her desperate need for the Lord. What followed was not an overnight transformation but journey of recovery marked by...

Negative body images and eating disorders are far too common today—and many of us can trace those struggles back to our early years. In this episode of Family Vision, Amy is joined by a very special guest: her daughter-in-law, Brooke Rienow.

Brooke shares her personal testimony of how insecurity and body image struggles began as a young girl, intensified through painful peer experiences, and later escalated in college into a seriou...

For nearly 2,000 years of Christian history, this wasn't even a debated question. When the church gathered for worship, the whole family gathered together. But today, many parents wrestle with what Sunday mornings should look like for their children.

In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow explore what Scripture, church history, and personal experience reveal about children in corporate worship. From Old Testament ...

Does your family ever feel overwhelmed by busyness? Whether you're shuttling kids to activities, managing household chaos, or just trying to get dinner on the table, it's easy to wonder if something's wrong when life feels so full. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share how busyness can be a blessing—and how families can thrive in the middle of the madness.

Instead of telling you to slow down or feel guilty,...

How early should parents begin discipling their children? In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow explore how spiritual formation begins at conception—and how parents can intentionally nurture their child's heart for God from the very beginning.

Drawing from Scripture, personal family stories, and decades of ministry experience, Rob and Amy explain why discipleship is not something we delay until children can under...

Building a great father-son relationship doesn't happen by accident. In this inspiring episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a powerful message from Visionary Family's recent Father-Son Connect event. With honesty, humor, and biblical clarity, Rob calls dads to pursue deeper heart connection and spiritual influence with their sons—especially during the critical teenage years.

Drawing from Proverbs, Malachi, and his own pa...

Do your kids treat their friends better than their siblings? Are you longing to see deeper connection and less conflict between your children? In this practical and hope-filled episode of Family Vision, Amy Rienow shares her top 10 strategies for building strong sibling relationships—starting from toddler years through the teen season and beyond.

You'll hear about real-life examples from the Rienow home and how simple tools like "K...

What should Christian families consider when their kids graduate from high school? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a heartfelt question from the Jacks family about helping teens navigate life after graduation—whether that means college, work, missions, a gap year, or something else entirely.

Drawing from personal experience raising their seven children, the Renos unpack practical, biblical principles...

Books can shape families—and strengthen faith. In this inspiring episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a listener question about the books and resources that have deeply impacted their worldview and parenting journey.

Rob and Amy each share two powerful books that have helped them understand God's truth more clearly and disciple their family with purpose. You'll hear about titles that confront the cultural lies of...

Family trips can make a huge impact in your family - and in the Kingdom of God. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a listener question about how trips, adventures, and getaways can be powerful tools to strengthen family relationships and grow in faith together.

From family vacations and day trips to service opportunities and missions, the Rienows share personal stories, practical strategies, and biblica...