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LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living

LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living

By: Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12
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 Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive? Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids? Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety? Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers? Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice. Welcome, friend! My name is Jennifer Flanders. As a devout Christian, happy wife, homeschool mom of twelve, and grandma of 20 (so far!), I’m well-practiced in minding the things that matter most. And since the Bible charges older women to teach younger women to love their husbands, love their children, and be keepers at home, I have a scriptural mandate to share the things I’ve learned with you. Loving Life at Home is your go-to podcast for Titus 2 encouragement in marriage, motherhood, and minding what matters most. In it, I’ll teach you how to: - nurture your marriage and cultivate a life-long love with your husband - communicate with your husband in a way he understands and appreciates - raise children you not only love, but enjoy spending time with - create a warm, peaceful, inviting home that is a blessing to all who spend time there - cheerfully attend to all the sanctifying work that marriage, motherhood, and managing a home entails - use your time wisely, looking to God for the grace and strength to fulfill His call on your life So grab a cup of tea and tune in every Monday morning. In each 20-minute episode, you’ll get biblical encouragement, actionable advice, and firsthand insights on faith and family gleaned from over 35 years of marriage and motherhood and over 50 years of following Jesus. Next Steps: Read my marriage blog: https://lovinglifeathome.com Download my free printables: https://www.flandersfamily.info Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/flanders_family/ Check out my books: https://amazon.com/author/jenniferflanders Send me a message: flandersfamily@flandersfamily.infoCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. Christianity Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • EP 94: Raising Kids Who Don't Rebel (Is That Even Possible?)

    EP 94: Raising Kids Who Don't Rebel (Is That Even Possible?)
    Aug 20 2025
    This week I'm answering a question from a listener who'd like to know how to raise kids who won't resent your family rules or rebel against them. Is that even possible? Listen in on Episode 94 as we discuss what parents can do to reduce the risk of rebellion. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Philippians 1:6 - "...he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 - “But now abide faith, hope, love, these three. But the greatest of these is love.” - Hebrews 10:23 - “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering....” - Hebrews 11:6 - “...without faith it is impossible to please God.” - 1 John 4:16 - “God IS love.” - 1 John 4:19 - “We love because He first loved us.” - John 13:35 - “By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness..." - Proverbs 3:11 - “...whom the LORD loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” - Proverbs 13:24 - “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” - Deuteronomy 12:32 - “See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.” - Proverbs 30:5-6 - “Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.” - Revelation 2:18-19 - “...If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book....” - John 2:1-11 - [story of Jesus turning water into wine at the marriage feast in Cana] - Ephesians 5:18 - "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." - James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all...." - Isaiah 40:11 - “He tends His flock like a shepherd ... He gently leads those that have young.” - Matthew 11:28 - “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” - Psalm 127:1-5 - “Unless the LORD builds the house, they who build it labor in vain...." RELATED LINKS: - 50 Great Books to Read Aloud to Your Kids - 9 Benefits of Reading Fiction - Raising Kids Who Love to Read - A Few Favorite Board Games - Praying for Yourself - Praying for Your Children - Praying for Your Teens - Praying for Your Adult Kids - Pancakes on the Porch (I will post link soon) - How Our Family Flew to Europe for Free STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    34 mins
  • EP 93 - A Wedding Anniversary with Many Happy Returns

    EP 93 - A Wedding Anniversary with Many Happy Returns
    Aug 14 2025

    There is no coasting in marriage. You’re either growing closer together or drifting further apart. You must be intentional about investing in your marriage and nurturing your relationship to your spouse every chance you get.

    Show Notes VERSES CITED:

    - Romans 12:10 - "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."

    - Ephesians 5:33 - "However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband."

    RELATED LINKS:

    - Our Anniversary Tradition - a few pics from the cars I've decorated over the years

    - 25 Ways to Communicate Respect to Your Husband - original blog post

    - 25 Ways to Communicate Respect to Your Husband - book & audio book

    - 25 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife - blog post

    - 25 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife - book

    - 30 Day Respect Challenge - free email challenge for wives

    - 30 Day Love Challenge - free email challenge for husbands

    STAY CONNECTED:

    Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
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    8 mins
  • EP 92 - Unexpected Benefits of Big Family Living

    EP 92 - Unexpected Benefits of Big Family Living
    Aug 7 2025

    The CDC announced last week that the US General Fertility Rate has recently hit an all-time low of only 1.6 children per woman of childbearing age. That makes me sad, because I know how much joy children bring to life. The more, the merrier! In fact, as parents of twelve, my husband and I have reaped a lot of blessings from having a large family we could have never anticipated beforehand -- and so have our kids.

    Show Notes VERSES CITED:

    - Psalm 127:3-5 - "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward...."

    - 1 Peter 3:15 - “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

    - Proverbs 14:4 - “Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much increase comes by the strength of the ox.”

    - Proverbs 27:17 - “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

    - 3 John 1:4 - “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.”

    RELATED LINKS:

    - 15 Unexpected Benefits of Big Family Living

    - Family Unfriendly by Timothy Carney

    - America Tonight - our interview with Al Jazeera

    - BBC documentary - you can watch our short clip about halfway down this post

    - EP 42 - Traveling with Children

    - Kids Eat Free in Tyler, Texas

    - Kids Eat Free in the USA

    - Age Appropriate Chores for Children

    - Teaching Kids to Do Chores Cheerfully

    - Who Knew Children's Chores Were So Controversial?

    - Bananagrams - a game I mentioned that my family enjoys playing

    - Proverbs for Parenting - topical arrangement of Proverbs (similar to what we used for storytime)

    STAY CONNECTED:

    Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers
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    38 mins
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