

As For Me And My House
As For Me And My House
Husband and wife duo Jordan and Milena Ciciotti take you on a raw and unfiltered journey through their lives as followers of Jesus and parents of five littles. Whether they are sharing truth and Biblical wisdom, giving relationship advice, or telling funny stories of their dogs, Jordan and Milena seek to exist as a platform for encouragement, love, and support for all who listen.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 32min
We Can't Keep Outsourcing Our Kids' Education
This podcast delves into the challenges Christian parents face in balancing biblical teachings with secular education systems. It explores the concept of indoctrination in all forms of education and advocates for aligning teachings with Scripture. The discussion also covers the rising trend of homeschooling, the importance of parental influence, and the struggles of teaching creationism in public schools. Additionally, it hints at exploring unconventional Bible stories for children.

Apr 9, 2024 • 29min
Your Child's Behavior Isn't The Problem with Ginger Hubbard
This week’s guest has been one of the *most* influential voices in our parenting - Ginger Hubbard! You can have all the parenting books and study all the articles, yet if the Word of God is not your source of wisdom it will accomplish absolutely nothing. Ginger has taken principles found in the Word of God and teaches practical approaches to raising children that don’t just obey you, but most importantly honor the Lord. This conversation was an absolute honor!Ginger’s Wise Words for Moms chart and books referenced in this episode can all be found here https://www.gingerhubbard.com/collections/all (https://www.gingerhubbard.com/collections/all) AND she has given our listeners 10% off her resources using code ‘PARENTING’ at checkout!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2024 • 45min
Dear Parents, the World is Lying to You.
Continuing our World vs. Word series, today’s “hot take” is God’s original design for raising children. When we look at the Scriptures we see how much emphasis God places on family, yet when we look at our society today we see more and more people choosing to delay starting their families or even opting to not have children at all. Our hearts behind today’s episode is to get back to the significance of why strong families are still important and desperately needed. Our children need Biblically sound parenting, but more importantly they need Jesus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2024 • 38min
Trusting God through the Heartache of Miscarriage & TTC with Brittany Dawn
TW: miscarriage and TTC. Welcome back fam! This is an episode that is long overdue. Milena sits down with Christian Content Creator and good friend, Brittany Dawn. If you’re familiar with Brittany, you know that she boldly takes a stand for the Kingdom of God and in the wake of cancel culture doesn’t shy away from speaking the Truth. From sharing how Jesus radically saved her life, to miscarriage & trying to conceive, Brittany uses every part of her story to bring God glory. Join us for a raw and extremely vulnerable conversation on trusting God through such pain and heartache.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 15min
Q&A - 5 Years of As For Me And My House
Dear friends, it’s an honor to reach this milestone with you all. Today marks 5 years since we released this podcast, and it’s been such a joy to share parts of our lives with you all and receive such encouraging feedback from you. Whether you have been here since the beginning or are just tuning in for the first time, we want you to feel welcomed in “our house” and experience the unfiltered truth of God’s Word and how it applies to our marriages, child rearing, and relationship with Jesus. We took 5 questions you asked us in celebration of 5 years together and answer them on this short but meaningful episode. Thank you again for your love and support, and Lord bless you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2024 • 35min
World vs Word on Marriage
Hey friends! This week’s episode is a continuation in our examination of the various ways in which the world’s ideas have influenced our way of life. Join us as we look at what God is calling us to regarding His institution of marriage versus the rationale the world has to offer. May God richly bless you and lead you into all truth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2024 • 38min
Family Vision and Mission
Exploring the biblical foundation for family values and missions, this podcast episode touches on re-assessing marriage, parenting, and finances in today's world. Insights from experts Jeremy Pryor and Jeff Bethke discuss the importance of creating a generational legacy rooted in scripture and shifting from individualism to collective efforts within the family unit.

Feb 19, 2024 • 36min
Opting Out of the World’s Systems
Hey friends! Have you felt that it is becoming increasingly difficult in our world today to raise children in the way of the Lord and seek to live out the Scriptures in a practical way? We shouldn’t be surprised by this, as we are told throughout the Bible that we are in a spiritual battle and that we who know Jesus are “in the world but no longer of the world.” Still it seems that we are highly under-resourced, or simply not even having the conversations we ought to be having about what we should do in light of this reality. Over the next few weeks, we are going to share some ideas regarding how we plan to implement a God-honoring approach to raising our kids in 2024 and beyond. We want to preface by saying that with this approach comes the likelihood of opting out of certain systems or ways of thinking that have become commonly accepted and considered standard—even for many Christians. We are simply opening the door for conversation and not shying away from asking questions like “why do we do things in *this* way?” or “Should we do something different instead?” If you’ve felt the same or are considering your own options, we welcome you to join us as we unpack this new mini series and we welcome your feedback and insight also!Thank you to Caden Lane for sponsoring this episode! Head to CadenLane.com/myhouse and use code “myhouse” for 20% off your order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 31min
Stop Parenting Your Children
Hey friends! This week’s episode is probably going to be a spicy one, but necessary. We want to encourage our listeners who have children how important your role as a mother or a father are in your child’s life. Confusion around the specific roles and identity of mother and father in our world today has caused a ripple effect to our children. It’s our desire to revert to an ancient, Biblical model of raising children and have a discussion around just how vital fathers and mothers are. If you’ve ever felt inconsequential to your child in your role, think again! God has made you (and no one else) the mother or father of your children for a specific purpose. Please do not take that fact for granted. If you are not yet a mom or a dad, there are many ways you can spiritually father or mother others who are younger than you who desperately need your encouragement and fellowship. If you are a single mom or dad who is seeking to honor the Lord in the way you raise your children, please know the Lord has a very special place for you in His heart. Your ability to live in such a super-human way ought to be celebrated, never shamed! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and how the Lord has called you to care for your children either biological, adopted, fostered, or spiritual.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 33min
Preparing for 4 Under 5
Hey friends! In this episode, we are sharing our 2¢ on what our family & parenting plan will be as we get ready to welcome our newest addition to team Ciciotti. If you’re a new parent, first time parent, or expanding your family with us, please share with us your thoughts and feedback on what your plans look like as you make adjustments to your family rhythms. God bless you tremendously!Thank you to Hillsdale College for sponsoring this episode! Go to hillsdale.edu/MyHouse to enroll. There's no cost, and it's easy to get started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


