The Joe and Mel Show: Recent Episodes
Joe and Melissa Wolf
Joe and Melissa invite you to their kitchen table as they discuss life, marriage, and parenting from a Christian perspective. Joe and Melissa strive to live biblically in all areas of life; these podcasts are candid conversations about topics, big and small, that Christians today must wrestle with.
Joe and Melissa are married with three children. They both serve in leadership roles at their local church, Living Word Church in Branson West, MO.
In this episode we share advice on how to improve your marriage. Our heart's desire is for your marriage to grow and become more and more like the image of Christ and the church. We've learned a lot of important truths about marriage, and hope to share some with you today.
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Marriage is filled with change. One change is inviting in-laws into your life. Many people view their father and mother-in-laws as a burden, and some parents view their son and daughter-in-laws as difficulties. The Bible is filled with some solid examples of both ends of the in-law spectrum, and we think there are some valuable lessons to learn from Jethro and Naomi.
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Welcome to part two of our relationship journey! You should really check out part one before listening to this one. In this episode we some of our strategies for dating as adults with the intent to marry. It all leads to our engagement and marriage, and what a ride it has been!
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Hear how God drew two kids in church together. We love sharing our story because it highlights the goodness of God. We hope you are inspired in your own relationship journey as you listen.
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In this episode, we dive into Tony Cooke's excellent book, The End of Spectator Church. We have both enjoyed the incredible Bible teaching and practical tips that this book provides. This book will change the way you see yourself as a part of the Body of Christ and will help you recognize your own worth and value to God through the work of Jesus Christ.
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All people want to have a sense of belonging. Christians especially need that positive influence, that mutual heat, that can only be found around other believers. In this episode, we discuss why it is so vital to have that community around you and how to better share you light with others.
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Passing your faith onto the next generation is a daunting task. Joe and Melissa discuss how the time you have at home doesn't have to be wasted time; instead, it can be a powerful time of influence for your children. Parenting is a ministry.
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Don't let the title scare you. In this episode we discuss areas of our lives where we've made some changes. Whether it's what's we eat or how we exercise our bodies, we need discipline!
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How do you view hospitality? Our perspectives have been challenged by some wise people. Join us as we discuss how hospitality is greater than entertaining and share some examples of hospitality in the Bible.
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Joe and Melissa discuss how to start your school year off right for your kids. Whether you home school or send your kids to public or private school, there are things you can do as a parent that will make a powerful impact on your student.
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Joe and Melissa celebrated eight years of marriage this week! In this podcast, Joe and Mel share lessons and tips they've learned over the past few years of marriage. Marriage is a huge, life-changing situation; join us as we discuss how we've changed and grown in our years of marriage so far.
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In this episode, Joe and Melissa have an outdoor conversation about how to best take advantage of the summer! Summer provides opportunities for you and your kids to do things they might not otherwise have time for, but, for many, it is also a time where time is wasted. Have a listen and learn how to best take advantage of this season.
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Joe and Melissa welcome their moms to the show for a special conversation all about mothers! Pastor Joan and Sheryl have been excellent examples to their children and anyone close to them of what a Godly, loving mother looks like. This episode is for everyone: moms, grandmas, dads, and anyone who has a mom. Some questions we discuss: What does every mother need to hear? How can a husband or child best support their mother and make them feel special? What is your role as a grandmother in your children and grandchildren's lives?
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Joe and Melissa discuss which areas of life benefit from flexibility and which areas require an attitude of firm commitment. Marriage, parenting, and your walk with Christ all contain seasons wherein we must be willing to change our thinking and try new things. On the flipside of the coin, there are certain moral and ethical standards that we are called to uphold, no matter what.
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In this episode, Joe and Melissa discuss some struggles and successes they've had in welcoming a new baby to the family. Some questions addressed in the episode: how can I keep my marriage strong the first child comes into the family? How can I help my older children feel loved after a new baby shows up? What do new parents need from their friends and families?
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Joe and Melissa share personal stories of how going to church at a young age has helped them develop into who they are today. Bringing your kids to church provides them with so many opportunities to put actions to their faith as well as learn from Godly men and women who can become mentors and role models for them. Listen to this episode and be inspired to be a part of your local church!
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In this episode, Joe and Melissa discuss how to develop and model the fruit of the Spirit in the home. We as Christians often find it difficult to practice the fruit of the Spirit in the home because of the familiarity that has developed. This episode offers practical advice on how to practice all nine fruit in the home, especially as parents.
Read Galatians 5 for full context of the Fruit of the Spirit
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In a day where education stories are constantly making headlines, it's vital that we as Christians make proactive steps in our children's education. Joe and Mel discuss their experiences of being homeschooled, public schooled, and private schooled, collectively. They also share what they chose to do with their children and why. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach as the hosts give pros and cons for each of the big three with the hope that you will seek the Lord and make a decision that is going to be best for the kids God has given you.
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Congratulations to our winner! We have a new episode in the mix that we think you'll love. Please look back through our back catalog and consider listening to a past episode that you haven't heard yet.
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Doug Smith is the author of the award-winning book Unintentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free. Joe and Mel ask Doug about the guidelines that he recommends parents use to help our children accomplish true success free from technology addictions. We also discuss questions such as: At what age should kids be allowed to have phones? How can we model good behavior for our children? What should we do if we have allowed too much digital media in our children's lives?
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Part Two: Please listen to part one if you haven't already.
Melissa and Joe are excited to introduce you to two missionaries who are doing the work of the ministry with excellence. In part one of this interview, Darrell and Denise share about their upbringing and the path that God used to lead them into full time missions. Both have incredibly strong backgrounds that have helped form the foundation upon which their marriage and ministry is built. Be sure to catch part two a week after this episode is released.
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Melissa and Joe are excited to introduce you to two missionaries who are doing the work of the ministry with excellence. In part one of this interview, Darrell and Denise share about their upbringing and the path that God used to lead them into full time missions. Both have incredibly strong backgrounds that have helped form the foundation upon which their marriage and ministry is built. Be sure to catch part two a week after this episode is released.
Grace International World Outreach: https://www.giwo.org/
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Joe and Mel sit down with some of their favorite people, Scott and Sue Battaglia! Scott and Sue mentored Joe and Melissa during their pre-marital counseling days, and continue to be a sterile example of what a godly marriage can look like. In this conversation, the Battaglias share some of their story of how God brought them together, and they offer up some profound wisdom that all married people, or people who want to be married, can learn from.
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Are you on your phone too much? Joe and Melissa discuss challenges and opportunities that technologies provide. Joe shares many excerpts from Doug Smith's excellent book Unintentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free. Doug Smith's book offers insight into the strategies of big tech and provides solutions on how we can become more free to follow the callings God has given each of us.
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Paul and Jessica, from Gibson Family Missions, join Mel and Joe in a behind-the-scenes look at modern-day missions. What does an average day look like for missionaries? How are financial needs met? What's it like for children to grow up on the missions field? The Gibsons answer these questions and more. Also, hear amazing tales of God's faithfulness and supernatural provision at work.
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Joe and Melissa discuss the book Strong Enough to Last by David J. Boyd. The subtitle is: "Building Spiritual Depth Into Our Kids," and the content within provides you with tools and ideas necessary for this mission. This book inspired Melissa in her role as a children's minister, giving her a new perspective on the importance of children in the church. The lessons Boyd offers are applicable to parents and children church workers alike. Joe and Mel also share stories from their own journeys of growing up in church and what they hope to pass onto the next generation.
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In this continuation of last week's episode, Melissa and Joe pull out more highlights they found in Living Word Church's "Week to See" devotional for 2023. We discuss the idea of seeing in faith, seeing people the way God sees them, how to receive from God, the importance of reaching out the lost, and much more.
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Melissa and Joe pull out some highlights they found in Living Word Church's "Week to See" devotional for 2023. We discuss the idea of God being a personal God, how to be an imitator of God, how to set a consistent example before our children, how to get the most out of your church's services, and much more.
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Joe and Mel discuss lessons they've learned on this topic of balancing the most important aspects of life. You'll hear Joe talk about how he has purposed not to allow his job to overshadow his relationship with Melissa or his kids, and you'll hear Melissa share how she fights for her marriage even when the kids are super needy. In all, the answer is to put God first and prioritize your life in a way that is biblically sound!
Passages on qualifications of a bishop: I Tim. 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9
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In this episode, Melissa and Joe discuss the idea of decluttering. Some of the questions they are asking themselves moving into the new year are: are we materialistic? Do we value things that are temporary over things that are eternal?
Besides the material decluttering, Joe and Melissa talk about what it means to declutter our minds and cast our cares upon the Lord.
Podcast mentioned by Joe: https://timharford.com/2022/12/the-company-that-cancelled-christmas/
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In this short trailer, we introduce who we are and what our vision is for this podcast. Subscribe for future, full-length episodes.
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