As For Me And My House

"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." - Jesus in Mark 2:27. Many Christians in the West have lost the Jewishness of our worldview due to being removed by time and physical proximity to the Holy Land. But what if we rediscovered the "why" behind some of the most ancient disciplines of our faith? How might that help us rekindle family time and healthy rhythms? You don't even need to make it a religious or spiritual experience to see the fruit that can be borne out of practicing healthy sabbath habits. We are cautious to not become legalistic or hyper-spiritualized in this discipline, but rather, see it as a way to reorder our priorities. So many of us put rhythms to our work, play, outings, etc., so why not have that same intentionality with our rest? Today, we share some practical things we do to make memories with our family during our Sabbath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a perfect world, there is no one who pours into you, cares for you, and invests in enriching your spiritual life more than your parents. We are even told in Deuteronomy 6 exactly how God desires for the family unit to interact together for the glory of God. But what happens when your parents fail in that? Or better yet, what do you do when your family doesn’t grow up knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior, and you are the first one drawn to God? How do you have those conversations with your family after they see a visible change in your life? Milena sits down with her good friend Brooklin to share some of her stories of how she has witnessed to her parents since becoming a follower of Jesus. We pray this encourages you to share the gospel with those in your sphere of influence—especially those closest to you.A big thank you to today’s sponsors!BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouseSimplisafe - claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring at https://simplisafe.com/myhouseEarth Breeze - Go to https://earthbreeze.com/myhouse for 40% off your order!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking for some very practical tips on how to simplify life and optimize your time with family at home, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode. We share a list of 10 things we’ve been working on this year so far and the results have been so life-changing. Oh, and if you want to see Milena laugh til she cries, that’s in this episode too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello friends!! It brings us so much JOY to have our dear friend and sister Gabby on the show today to discuss how Good, Faithful, and True the Lord is even in the midst of many trials and adversities. May you be encouraged and comforted to know that God is our Great Healer and while we might not always experience that on this side of heaven, we know that those who are in Jesus have been healed from the great enemy of sin and death so that even the grave cannot hold us down.Thank you to today’s sponsors:KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at https://kiwico.com/asforme https://BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey y'all! We are honored to have this opportunity to pray for and with your specific needs.We will be making this a regular part of our show, so be sure to send us your prayer requests via email at asformeandmyhousepodcast@gmail.com or via direct message on instagram @asformeandmyhousepodcast.Join us "Before the Throne" of God as we lift up our fellow brothers and sisters in prayer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you close your eyes and imagine what it looks like to spend time with the Lord, what comes to mind? Are you at church? In your living room reading the Bible? Walking in nature marveling at creation? Singing songs of praise? Whatever your expression of spending quality time with God may look like, today’s episode seeks to upset some notions on what it truly means to “spend time with God” and also attempt to answer whether it’s even necessary to do so or not. As always, we are glad you are here, and may God richly bless you!A big thank you to today’s sponsors:Earth Breeze: Get 40% off your subscription at earthbreeze.com/myhouseBetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouseSimpliSafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is particularly exciting because we are introducing a new segment on the show called Thoughts & Prayers where we ponder audience-provided topics and hold hands in prayer before the Lord. These shorter-form episodes are inspired by emails, direct messages, and comments submitted by all you beautiful people tuning in. On occasion, when we aren't discussing various topics (like Spiritual Gifts) we will devote entire shows to praying specifically for your individual requests in succession. We will accomplish this while also being careful to not use last names or particular information that may give away the identities of those who are entrusting us to pray for them. If you have a "Thought" or "Prayer" you'd like to submit to us, email us at asformeandmyhousepodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram at @asformeandmyhousepodcast The Lord bless you and keep you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 2023 to the AFM+MH family! We missed you all so much and could hardly wait to be back with you. It is our hope that today's show serves as a refreshing encouragement and reminder that regardless of where you are on your New Year's resolution journey, you can find rest, peace, and assurance in Christ Jesus as your foundation for all things. While healthy lifestyle changes are good and noble pursuits, we must remind ourselves that our identity as followers of Jesus is found in knowing Him in relationship, and not in how many books we read or the calories we burn. God redeems us THEN makes us righteous, and then enables us to walk in the good works he has prepared for us. Maybe this is the year to actually stop striving for change by your own willpower and simply surrender to the Holy Spirit to work in and through you for His purposes. May He make that known to you this year.A big thank you to today's sponsors:BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouseKiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month on any crate line at kiwico.com/asformeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello friends! Thank you so so much for tuning in to today’s show. We wanted to take this opportunity to give you all some major updates on what’s been going on behind the scenes in our lives on the final show of 2022. We cannot say enough how much we appreciate you all, and consider it such a privilege to have had this platform for nearly 4 years. May the Lord richly bless you!A big thank you to today’s sponsors:SimpliSafe - Get 40% off any new system at https://simplisafe.com/myhouseBetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/myhouseVerse of the Day:“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”- Joshua 24:15bSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi friends! It was an absolute joy and honor to have Savannah on this special girl talk segment to chat all things about new motherhood! From postpartum depression to finding your new life rhythms and keeping your marriage alive and thriving, tune in to hear some encouraging perspectives from two young moms who are intentional about their parenting to the glory of God!You can follow Savannah on Instagram and YouTube and check out their podcast For Us wherever you listen to podcasts.A big thank you to today's sponsors! Check out the links below for big savings on some great brands and products we use and love:SimpliSafe - Get 50% off any new system at simplisafe.com/myhouseBetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouseCozy Earth - Save 40% on bedding, loungewear, pajamas, and towels at cozyearth.com/myhouse and enter code "my house" at checkout to apply your discountKiwiCo - Get your first month of any crate line FREE at kiwico.com/asformeVerse of the Day:"Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?"- Esther 4:14bSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.