Faith in the Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
Faith in the Family
Bryan and Jamilla Stafford are a husband-and-wife team of Christians who help other Christian families handle issues related to their faith, mental health, and relationships. Both co-hosts hold doctorates in different branches of psychology and master's degrees from Christian seminaries. Join them every week as they discuss any and all issues related to Christian families!
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss Noah, his family, and the Flood.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss the reality of family or generational curses and their relevance to the fall of man and the first murder.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss why contentment matters, which country is supposedly the happiest in the world, and even touch upon the meaning of life.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss ways to discern God's voice as opposed to just your own.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss the Prosperity Gospel and why it is problematic.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss how prayer has played a key role in their relationship.
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Jamilla and Bryan react to a recent article in the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology.
Citation
Abrams, Z. (2023, June). Abortion bans cause outsize harm for people of color. Monitor on Psychology, 24-28.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss the importance of healthy boundaries and what differentiates them from unhealthy ones.
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Jamilla and Bryan interview Dave Eckert. Dave founded Intersect, which is part of Access Services, to help support people at the intersection of faith and mental health.
Intersect: https://www.accessservices.org/services/intersect/
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Jamilla and Bryan explain the four keys to a lifelong, happy, and healthy marriage.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss the challenges facing American mothers in 2023.
Citation
Motherly. (2023). State of Motherhood: 2023 Survey Report. https://www.mother.ly/news/2023-state-of-motherhood-survey/
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Spector, Nicole (2019, March 27). Why 'lawnmower parenting' is like robbing your kids — and how to actually help them. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/why-lawnmower-parenting-robbing-your-kids-how-actually-help-them-ncna987526
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The average age of first-time mothers has risen from around 23 in 1980 to 30 in 2022. This means there are more and more first-time parents who are above 30, many of whom are above 35. Bryan and Jamilla discuss this increasingly large group.
Citations
The Associated Press. (2022, May 8). Motherhood deferred: U.S. median age for giving birth hits 30. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/motherhood-deferred-us-median-age-giving-birth-hits-30-rcna27827
Kincaid, E. (2015, June 15). American women are waiting longer than ever to become mothers. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/average-age-of-mother-having-first-child-going-up-2015-6
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Jamilla and Bryan review many of the core aspects of Christianity.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss how to talk to your children about God.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss their journey toward deciding to try for a second child and what happened afterwards. They also talk about the common pitfalls in parenting multiple children.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss why Easter should be a more important holiday.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss what led them to becoming Christians.
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Why do I have to give money to the Church? How much do I give? In what ways should I give? What is the biblical reasoning behind tithing? Jamilla and Bryan answer these questions and more.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss their journey as parents, the challenges that come with parenthood, and why being a parent is worth it anyway.
Citation
Savage, M. (2023, February 14). The adults celebrating child-free lives. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230208-the-adults-celebrating-child-free-lives
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss how it isn't in the Bible, it's origins, and ways you can observe it.
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Many people today think that highest aspiration in life is to "do whatever makes you happy." Bryan and Jamilla discuss the problems with this approach to life and propose an infinitely more sustainable approach which can only be found through a belief in Jesus Christ!
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss the trials and tribulations of dating as a Christian in the modern world. Plus, they answer the question: Do you REALLY have to wait until you're married?
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss date nights and why they may not be as essential as some make them out to be.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss the concept of "hurry sickness" and how it can take a toll on your physical health.
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The article we discuss in this episode is:
Rabbitt, M. (No) license to wed. Real Woman, Winter 2023, 65-69.
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Most parents have some kind of vision for their child before their child is even born. It could be anything from playing catch in the backyard to going to college. However, this simply isn't possible for some children. Andy Howard joins Bryan and Jamilla to talk about the birth of his eldest child, who has a significant disability, and the depression he suffered in response to this.
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Content Warning: This episode contains extensive discussions regarding suicide. If you or someone you care about are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are otherwise in crisis, please call your local suicide and crisis lifeline. For those in the United States, simply dial 9-8-8 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline).
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss the seven year itch, both as a concept and a movie, along with other times during a marriage where people may be at a higher risk of divorce.
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Bryan and Jamilla never sought out interracial relationships and had little history with them. They've now been married for over 8 years. They discuss what they've learned about interracial relationships from their marriage.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss New Year's Resolutions and why they generally don't work.
Citations
Norcross JC, Vangarelli DJ. The resolution solution: Longitudinal examination of New Year’s change attempts. J Subst Abuse. 1989; 1(2):127–134.
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It's the week before Christmas and Jamilla and Bryan are talking about their favorite Christmas specials, what they still love about the holiday, and the true meaning of Christmas.
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This week our guests are Scott and Michelle Burgess. They talk about their son's addiction as well as their own work in addiction and prison ministries. The ministry they mention is called Christian Life Prison and Recovery Ministries, a link can be found below.
Christian Life Prison and Recovery Ministries: https://prisonministry.net/clprm
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What do you do when your child suffers from severe mental illness? Martha Stringer joins Bryan and Jamilla in answering this question. She also talks about her experiences with her daughter who suffers from a severe mental illness. Finally, Martha discusses how this has led her toward advocacy in the field and its impact on her faith and marriage.
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It's Advent! Jamilla and Bryan spend the episode discussing the significance of the season, how to celebrate it with your children, and lessons to take from it during your daily life.
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Happy Thanksgiving! In celebration of the holiday, Jamilla and Bryan discuss what they are thankful for as well as what every Christian can be thankful for!
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Many people look forward to Thanksgiving. However, many other do not. Which group are you in? Listen as Jamilla and Bryan provide tricks and tips for having a less stressful, and more thankful, Thanksgiving!
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This week Bryan and Jamilla talk with Travis and Allegra Lee, a husband-and-wife team who run the Travis Lee Band. Their band travels around the country to share the Gospel and play worship music. They talk about how founding the band required them answering a call from God and how they include their children in the ministry!
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Last week, Bryan and Jamilla talked about how to help others deal with their trauma. But what happens when you're the one who needs some help? This episode is here to answer that question!
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Jamilla and Bryan describe psychological trauma and explain how you can help others in your life who are suffering from such trauma.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss how the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and his subsequent resurrection restored humanity's relationship with God and allows us eternal life. It is the last episode of a three part series on viewing Scripture from a more relational perspective.
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Jamilla and Bryan continue their three week series on biblical narratives and trauma by looking at the broken relationships of David and his children.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss how to look at the Fall of Man and the story of Cain and Abel in a different way. This episode may change your perspective on the entire first human family and teach you lessons about marriage and family that are still valuable today!
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This week Bryan interviews Fred and Katie Kenney from Plays on Word, a theater group that performs plays based on stories from the Bible. We talk about their mission, background, and the value of Christian family entertainment in general.
Jamilla will return as co-host next week!
Plays on Word Website: https://playsonword.org
Plays on Word Music: https://lnk.to/PlaysOnWordMusicVol1
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss an important topic among Christians: deciding whether to send you kids to public school or a Christian school. Jamilla has worked in New Jersey public schools for over 15 years and has a strong belief in public education for everyone. Yet, Jamilla and Bryan's daughter goes to a Christian school. Why did they decide that? And should all Christians send their children to Christian schools? We answer those questions and more in this exciting episode!
Citations
Kristian, B. (2022, August 22). Don't run for the school board. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/august-web-only/you-shouldnt-run-for-school-board.html
McDade, S. (2022, January 25). Taking kids to church matters more than the ‘right’ school, study suggests. Christianity Today. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/january-web-only/education-schooling-private-public-church-attendance-study.html
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss special education, specifically in the United States. Jamilla spearheads the discussion as she has worked in New Jersey public schools for over 15 years as a school psychologist specializing in special education.
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This week marks the first week of school for many children across the country. Jamilla and Bryan spend this week's episode explaining the importance of advocating for your children and the ways in which you can advocate for them.
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss several things to keep in mind as you send your children back to school this year!
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As summer winds down, Bryan and Jamilla spend an episode talking about different ways you can make memories with your children, regardless of the time of year or your budget!
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This week Jamilla is the sole host as she talks with author and teacher Tracy Cooper about how writing can be used by Christians to glorify God!
Bryan will be back co-hosting next week!
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Jamilla and Bryan are delighted to be interviewing Rev. Dr. Ed and Rev. Lisa Crenshaw. This husband-and-wife pair of pastors lead Victory Church in Audubon, PA and have joined the show to share some of the wisdom they've accrued from their decades of marriage and ministry!
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Bryan and Jamilla discuss their experience as first-time homebuyers who purchased a house in 2021. They bought a little Cape Cod-style property that appeared perfect for their small family of 3. However, everything seemed to go wrong after they actually bought the house. They gained several insights from the whole experience that they would like to pass on to you!
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Christians may hear mixed things about the field of psychology. Jamilla and Bryan respond to three critiques against psychology commonly brought up by certain Christian groups in the United States.
Citation
Johnson, E. L. (Ed.). (2010). Psychology & Christianity: Five Views (2nd ed.). IVP Academic.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss how to talk to your kids about social media. This includes teaching how to set limits for your teen and model proper behavior yourself!
Citation
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2022, February 26). Teens and social media use: What's the impact? Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437
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The power of prayer is front and center on this week's episode as Bryan and Jamilla discuss the importance of praying for your children and having a healthy prayer life at home.
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Join Jamilla and Bryan this week as they discuss the surprisingly powerful impact eating dinner as a family has on your children!
Citations
Heater, R. (2019, September/October) Family dinner. Family Therapy Magazine, 18(5), 20-25.
Henderson, J., & Casper, M. (2007). Jim & Casper go to church: Frank conversation about faith, churches, and well-meaning Christians. Tyndale.
Pisha, L. (2019, September/October) The ritual of food and family. Family Therapy Magazine, 18(5), 14-18.
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Jamilla and Bryan discuss how parents can act as role models to their children. The pair talk about their own experiences with their parents. They also talk about how they are trying to be role models while parenting their own child.
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We're very excited that this week's guest is Chris from Vlogging Through History! This host of a wildly successful history YouTube channel will be discussing the importance of knowing your family history, his journey discovering his own family history, his Christian faith, and a pair of powerful stories about overcoming loss. You won't want to miss this episode!
This week Bryan is the sole host but Jamilla will return next week!
Chris's Video About Finding His Biological Father: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TiwwBOtPdg
Chris' Video About the Loss of His Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et8mSx11QNY
Vlogging Through History's Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VloggingThroughHistory/featured
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In honor of Father's Day, we will be discussing the meaning of fatherhood among modern Christian men. We are delighted to have guest Allen Carter on the show to help us talk about this important topic. Allen is a Christian who has written a book titled "Letters from a Father" which was published a little over a year ago. It is a series of letters written to his children containing both musings and advice on how to manage their lives as adolescents.
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This week we are delighted to discuss play therapy with our guest, Dr. Terence Yee. Dr. Yee is an assistant professor of counseling at Villanova University and an expert in play therapy.
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Do you know how to listen to the Holy Spirit? Well, this episode of the Faith in the Family Podcast is here to help with that! Our guest Meg Smith is the Director of Discipleship at Woodside Church in Yardley, PA. Join us as we discuss this crucial topic!
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Financial stress can be defined as a sustained fear or anxiety over economic issues. Given the rising gas prices and inflation, this anxiety has become even more acute in recent months. Join Jamilla and Bryan as they discuss this important topic!
Citations
Cooks-Campbell, A. (2021, October 7) Financial stress: What’s money got to do with sanity? BetterUp. https://www.betterup.com/blog/financial-stress
Friedline, Terri, Zibei Chen, and So’Phelia Morrow. “Families’ financial stress & well-being: The importance of the economy and economic environments.” Journal of Family and Economic Issues 42, no. 1 (2021): 34-51.
Guan, Naijie, Alessandra Guariglia, Patrick Moore, Fangzhou Xu, and Hareth Al-Janabi. “Financial stress and depression in adults: A systematic review.” PloS one 17, no. 2 (2022): e0264041.
Hawkins, A. J., Willoughby, B. J., & Doherty, W. J. (2012). Reasons for divorce and openness to marital reconciliation. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 53(6), 453–463. https://doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2012.682898
Thayer, Zaneta M., and Theresa E. Gildner. “COVID‐19‐related financial stress associated with higher likelihood of depression among pregnant women living in the United States.” American Journal of Human Biology 33, no. 3 (2021): e23508.
Xiao, Jing Jian, and Kyoung Tae Kim. "The able worry more? Debt delinquency, financial capability, and financial stress." Journal of Family and Economic Issues 43, no. 1 (2022): 138-152.
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Our guest is Rev. Dr. Doug Hoglund of Woodside Church in Yardley, PA. A pastor with over 35 years of experience, Dr. Hoglund has learned to productively manage his time and is willing to share some of what he's learned. He also happens to be the pastor of the church Bryan and Jamilla attend!
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In honor of Mother's Day, Bryan and Jamilla discuss issues related motherhood! We particularly focus on the historical divide between working mom and stay-at-home mom divide.
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A little while ago we talked about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how they can affect a person for a lifetime. This week we're talking about a related topic: PACEs, which stands for Protective And Compensatory Experiences. PACEs are supportive relationships and resources. We are delighted to have Dr. Krista Malott, professor of counseling at Villanova University, as our guest on this important topic!
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Bryan and Jamilla pull heavily from their personal experiences and discuss some of the unexpected things you might encounter during the pregnancy, birth, and the first few months with your newborn!
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This week we discuss the popular concept of the 5 love languages, how we view them, and how science has, or has not, supported the concept.
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Stafford, L. & Canary, D. (1991). Maintenance strategies and romantic relationship type, gender and relational characteristics. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 8, 217-242. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407591082004
Stafford, L., Dainton, M., & Haas, S. (2000). Measuring routine and strategic relational maintenance: Scale revision, sex versus gender roles, and the prediction of relational characteristics. Communication Monographs, 67, 306-323. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637750009376512.
Surijah, E. & Septiarly, Y. (2016). Construct validation of five love languages. Anima Indonesian Psychological Journal, 31, 65-76. https://doi.org/10.24123/aipj.v31i2.565
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Even the best of marriages can feel stressed and their members tempted by outside forces. This episode looks at some of these stressors and temptations!
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Most Christians want to get married at some point in their adult lives and they want to do everything they can to make sure it is to the right person. That brings us to the question: What does the "right person" look like? Well, this episode will help answer that question!
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This episode of the Faith in the Family Podcast will cover the important topic of evangelism at home! When most Christians hear the word "evangelism" they probably think of spreading the Gospel to strangers or acquaintances. While evangelism certainly encompasses these things, many Christians forget that evangelism begins at home! We are called to make our houses little congregations, with us (the parents) leading our little flock! This doesn't mean we have to necessary give sermons before dinner. However, it does mean we should make prayer a regular part of family life and to show your children how a Christian acts through your example!
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Feeling anxious? You're not the only one! Parenting is stressful enough on its own but doing so in a time of pandemics, riots, and war is something else altogether. Listen as we talk about how to acknowledge these stressors and work to overcome them!
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For our 10th episode we are having special guests Solomon and Jamila Jefferson on the show! They are a husband-and-wife team who co-host the podcast It's Not How You Start But How You Finish, available now on most major podcasting platforms! Hear them talk about the journeys their relationships with God has taken them on and how God had their paths intersect. They specifically talk about the blessings and challenges of being a Christian blended family.
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Family are the people with whom we have the closest relationships in this world. Parents are typically among the closest of this already select group. What happens when parents start having a profoundly negative impact on your life and those of the rest of your family? Do you "cut them off" completely? How would this conflict with the commandment to "honor your father and mother" in Scripture? Listen to find out as Bryan and Jamilla discuss these issues and more!
BBC Article: Savage, M. (2021, December 1). Family estrangement: Why adults are cutting off their parents. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20211201-family-estrangement-why-adults-are-cutting-off-their-parents
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We believe that there four elements that are necessary for a healthy Christian marriage - and they all happen to start with the letter C! This week we reveal each of them, give examples of how they are important in our lives, and suggest ways you can strengthen these pillars in your life.
Do you have a suggestion for the show or a question you want answered on a future Q+A episode? Email us anytime at info@faithinthefamily.us!
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People can see their relationships as completely isolated interactions. Essentially, they see that their relationship involves themselves and the one other person in that relationship. However, this isn't true! We are all part of a network of relationships and one relationship a person has can affect another, seemingly unrelated, relationship in that same person's life. This week Jamilla and Bryan explain how this happens, why it matters, and a bit about how you can use this knowledge in your daily life!
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ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. Such experiences can lead to disruptions in the child's development and an increased risk of stress-related diseases or cognitive impairment throughout childhood and into adulthood. This week Jamilla and Bryan discuss this important topic!
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People can have to deal with a lot of relationships. These include spouses, children, coworkers, God, and even themselves. But are they prioritizing these relationships correctly? This week Jamilla and Bryan discuss the correct way for Christians to order their relationships and why!
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Faith in the Family is primarily focused on three types of health: mental, spiritual, and relational. Over a three week span we've talked about each one individually. This week we conclude with relational health and why it matters. Jamilla and Bryan not only talk about relational health from an academic and professional perspective, but share some of their own stories.
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Faith in the Family is primarily focused on three types of health: mental, spiritual, and relational. Over a three week span we'll talk about each one individually. This week we start we continue with spiritual health and why it matters. Jamilla and Bryan not only talk about spiritual health from an academic and professional perspective, but share some stories from their own spiritual journeys.
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Faith in the Family is primarily focused on three types of health: mental, spiritual, and relational. Over the next three weeks we'll talk about each one individually. This week we start with mental health and why it matters. Jamilla and Bryan not only talk about mental health from an academic and professional perspective, but share some of their own personal experiences with counseling and mental illness.
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For our first episode we'll be introducing ourselves, Drs. Bryan and Jamilla Stafford! We're a husband-and-wife team of Christians who have extensive experience in psychology and theology, including spiritual formation and marriage and family therapy. Listen to find out more!
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The Faith in the Family Podcast exists to help Christians faithfully lead healthier lives! We talk about issues surrounding mental health, relationship issues, and issues of spiritual health. Co-hosted by the husband-and-wife team of Drs. Bryan and Jamilla Stafford, this weekly podcast will release a new episode every Wednesday at 11AM EST on all major podcasting platforms. The first episode will be released on January 12. We cannot wait for you to join us!
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