Home In Him: Recent Episodes
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Leslee shares her recent thoughts and experiences while discussing four topics: Food, Prayer, Forgiveness and Anxiety
Eric and Leslee talk about the importance of continuing to make communication a priority with three simple steps. No rocket science involved!
With homeschool conventions in full swing, Leslee decided to share the top best pieces of advice she has received in her two decades of homeschooling.
The conversation gets off to a goofy start. Eric is in a mood:) Lord-willing after a laugh, you will be encouraged as Eric and Leslee talk about this relatable subject and share some encouragements they have received from others.
Eric shares from the trenches of car repairs and financial trials. How does a Christian respond?
Eric and Leslee talk about considerations when you are wondering if God is calling you to a different church.
Eric shares some highlights from the men's retreat he spoke at this past weekend. Sit back and be encouraged!
Sometimes your heart is to practice hospitality but your living space just feels too small. Leslee shares some encouragement and insight to help you welcome people wherever you live!
Link to Turquoise Table as mentioned in todays episode can be found here.
Eric shares five questions that he has used to spark meaningful conversations that get below the surface.
Here is a link to the original article on this topic.
Happy New Year! What a start it has been! Eric and Leslee share about the excitement they had over the holidays. They also share what they learned in it and how God is continuing to grow through the trials.
Eric talks about keeping our families centered on truth as we are standing on a cultural abyss.
Eric and Leslee have a conversation with their daughter, Taylor. They talk about her struggles and trials and how God has used them.
Leslee talks about the challenge of practicing hospitality with small children and offers some practical help.
In this final episode of the Welcome Home series, we discuss the details of making our guests comfortable with a welcoming atmosphere and good conversation.
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Here we talk about the nitty gritty helpful tools and tips for hosting people in your home with grace and order!
Leslee talks today about preparing the food for guests when you are practicing hospitality.
As we rediscover the joy of the gospel in our lives and homes, a natural outflow is a desire to open up our homes to others. While Eric is working on other projects, Leslee hosts the podcast solo with three practical starting points for hospitality.
Resources mentioned:
The Spirit of Loveliness, by Emilie Barnes
Cozy Minimalist, by Myquillin Smith
The last resource mentioned is out of print and could not be found anywhere, except for the copy on our bookshelf:( So sorry!
This is the first in a series on hospitality. We will be discussing where to start, food preparation and conversation starters.
We're halfway through the year. How are your priorities a rhythm going? Eric and Leslee chat about where they are in the flurry of their "quiet and peaceful summer"- Not
This wraps up an awesome series on reading the Bible. A great listen for parents wanting to lead their families as well as anyone who is looking for an overview for understanding the Bible as a whole. Pastor Sean does an excellent job making the information clear and easy to follow!
Have you ever felt guilty for going on vacation or must needing to get away and take a break? If so, this episode is for you!
Eric and Leslee had the joy of having a conversation with their Pastor Sean about some practical helps for reading the Bible with your family. This developed into a three-part series of podcasts packed with practical information! We are quite sure it will change the way you read the Bible. This is a great listen if you are struggling with how to lead your family in reading the Bible or if you have a pretty good system but could use a refresh.
Who doesn't love donuts and soda on Sunday?!
This is probably one of our longest, but it is packed with encouraging information. Eric talks with his daughter Faith about modesty.
This week, Eric and Leslee chat about the trials of parenting with lots of littles and offer some grace and gospel-filled encouragement!
As we continue our journey to make hospitality more of a way of life. The Wallace family has found one thing to be the most helpful in making it work. Leslee shared her favorite book on hospitality, available on Amazon.
Simplest Way to Change The World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way of Life
This week, Eric and Leslee share about a recent "God Moment" involving their daughter Taylor.
Ukraine has been in the news for quite some time. It is almost easy to just brush over updates from the frontline and say, "Terrible situation, I'm glad it's not me." What might God have to teach us about ourselves in this time of distress for our brothers and sisters?
In this final episode of the four part series on performance parenting, Eric and Leslee each bring three things they wish they knew or have learned from others on parenting older kids. Visit our website www.HomeInHim.org
Eric and Leslee come to the table to talk about parenting younger children. What they wish they had known. They each bring three points for a candid conversation.
Last week we covered the struggle of finding identity in our children and the gospel remedy. This week we talk about the general struggle of not feeling confident that we are equipped and able to parent well.
This episode starts a series beginning with common struggles parents face and the gospel remedy. Eric and Leslee unpack the danger of finding our identity in our children. Then they follow it with how the gospel meets this struggle with grace and encouragement.
Is using a devotional for family devotion/worship time taking a shortcut? Is it best to always read directly from the Bible? Eric and Leslee discuss the issue and share three devotionals that they have found encouraging.
Links to all of the resources mentioned can be found here.
When we are firmly grounded in the gospel, the natural outflow is that we want to share it with others. One practical application of that is hospitality. For some it can be a challenge to consider, let's look at some of those challenges together and find some creative solutions!
You may be wondering what date night has to do with setting up for a better New Year. Listen to find out more!
Here's the link to the Cheap and Unique Date Night PDF!
Eric and Leslee talk about Priorities and rhythm. Especially addressing the enemies of these focus areas, tyranny of the urgent and distraction!
Helpful article:
Five Simple Technology Guidelines We TRY To Keep
Today is part one of our three part season: Making daily time with your spouse a reality.
Eric and Leslee chat about their daughter's recent wedding and the their personal take aways from the sweet event.
As Christians, we can find the idea of a conversation about Halloween scary! Eric and Leslee share the journey they have been on as they maneuver through the tricky topic of whether their family should participate. By the way, puns were definitely intended!
In this episode, Eric and Leslee share some of what they learned in this session at the CCEF conference this month. They also share their practical applications to this great teaching.
Eric and Leslee share some nuggets that they learned at a recent CCEF conference on "The Way of Wisdom". Topics include Proverbs for parenting and the Song of Songs!
Eric and Leslee bring the big picture identity in Christ home to living room practicality.
We're keeping it light, chatting about some of our favorite whole family favorite movies. Well, maybe a couple of Eric's choices could use some parental guidance:)
As a new school year kicks off, many families will find themselves facing two challenges that can negatively impact their effectiveness. Eric and Leslee share thoughts from the trenches and the encouragements we find in the gospel!
In a day when there is so much pressing for our attention. Eric and Leslee share how they celebrate ordinary days.
In this episode, Eric gets caught off guard by the topic! Listen to Leslee fill him in on what love notes mean to her. Enjoy a heartwarming and practically encouraging conversation.
We've mentioned it a lot, this foundational principle may sound like stuffy theology. Hang in there! Eric and Leslee bring you a simple and practical explanation.
Eric and Leslee have a fun conversation about their favorite games for family game night. Spoiler alert, the conversation starts with a confession about how they really feel about games!
From the trenches Eric and Leslee share some of their own experience and give some practical things that have helped them!
In this episode, Eric and Leslee discuss where the ministry of Uniting Church and Home has been and where they see God taking it. A lot of changes are happening including a new name and look!
In this episode, we discuss family in worship on Sunday morning. We will address how to help our kids engage in the local church and take “ownership” of their part. We will also touch on some of the practicals involved in having even little kids in the church service with you.
Family worship with teenagers is a different game! Leading our older kids spiritually is more important than ever as they move into adulthood. In this episode we will talk about some of the things we’ve learned through the years as well as share some resources that have helped us in this endeavor.
The maps Eric mentioned, Abingdon Bible Land Map Set with Tripod can be found at Christianbook.com
We’ve discussed the How and Why of Family Worship. In this episode we will discuss some practical suggestions for including the little ones in our family devotion time.
In this very first podcast, Eric and Leslee talk about family worship. They will talk about the goal of family worship, the procedure and how to keep track of what you have covered as a family. This is part one in a four part season. Coming topics include: “Family Worship with Little Children”, “Family Worship with Teens” and “Family in Worship at Church”