Revival House - Faith, Family, Marriage

Could beliefs be hindering the connection and health of your marriage and family?  Do you ever feel hopeless about your relationships or find yourself struggling to speak life over your spouse and children?  This week we interview Steve Backlund, Author & International Speaker, on how to align our beliefs and words with the Truth of God's word concerning ourselves, our spouse, and our families.  Get ready to uproot lies that are destroying your relationships and see your hope levels rise!      Igniting Hope 

Fresh off the heels of our first Marriage Conference we're catching y'all up on what's been going on in our house.  Plus, we're talking about courage and moving forward in the face of fear!  Whether it's fear of being truly seen and known in your marriage or fear regarding a God given dream, we encourage you to "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:8

We always benefit from reminders to get alone with God in the place of prayer.  So this week we are talking about enjoying our fellowship with the Holy Spirit through different forms of prayer.  If your prayer life seems a little stagnant right now, or if you are wondering how to connect with God in this season of your life, or if you're tempted to feel like prayer turns into striving for God's approval rather than resting in God's love then we encourage you to listen to this episode!  We've also created a free resource for you to use this week in your prayer time.   Thrive Marriage Conference   

For those needing breakthrough in their marriage, finances, family relationships, or career - listen up!  We are talking about two types of breakthrough and how to prepare yourself so you don’t give up right before your breakthrough comes.  Thrive Marriage Conference Patreon   

Today marks 2 years (YES!) of the Revival House Podcast so we’re doing a bit of reflecting and celebrating on this week’s episode.  Reflection enables us to meditate on how God has come through for us in the past so we can use those testimonies as weapons in our coming seasons.  Celebration increases our faith in God and strengthens our belief that “With God I really can do anything!”.  So listen in to a bit of our journey and then take a look at your own journey right now.  Set aside some time and ask yourself , “What can I celebrate about myself?  What can I celebrate about my spouse or my children?”.     Thrive Marriage Conference Patreon

Life can be overwhelming at times and if we’re not careful our spouse can turn into a living breathing punching bag.  How do we ensure that stress doesn’t get the best of us?  How do we stay on the same team instead of turning on one another when times get tough?  Listen in for some encouragement and be sure to sign up for emails from Revival House so you don’t miss out on a HUGE announcement this week!

We know there are a lot of people out there who have written off church because of painful experiences.  Maybe you’ve been overlooked, rejected or misunderstood.  Since God designed the church to be a place of family and healing we know the enemy is working overtime to destroy the church’s sense of family by any means possible.  So, what do we do when we’ve experienced church hurt?  How do we move forward and stick with church instead of allowing the enemy to convince us to check out?  We talk all about that this week.     Bait of Satan Patreon

Today we’re talking about all things Church.  Is it really important?  Do I need to be going?  How does it impact my family?  What if I stopped going to church because I just can’t find one I like?  How do I find a new church?  Listen in for some honest conversation about church.   Patreon Steve Backlund    

Fresh off the heels of a Marriage Conference we are tackling a listener’s question about Divorce.  Clearly there are biblical grounds for divorce, but why push through?  What’s the big deal about divorce?  What are the rewards of staying together and what is God’s heart on this subject?  Listen in to find out and hear about our first ever experience in a Cowboy Church!     patreon.com/revivalhouse https://krisvallotton.com/what-god-really-thinks-about-divorce/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2016/april/when-does-bible-allow-divorce.html https://www.verywellfamily.com/children-of-divorce-in-america-statistics-1270390

Nicole Zasowski is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Author whose first book comes out in January.  This week we’re getting her expert advice on Boundaries.  What are they, how do we set them, and what are some of the consequences of NOT having healthy boundaries in place in your life?  This interview is filled with wise advice to anyone looking to do relationships well and do them for the long haul.  In addition to boundaries we get into the topics of pain cycles, forgiveness, and even get to hear about Nicole finding God’s call for her life.        Families and Forgiveness  Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend  The Hideaway Experience    Revival House Patreon

In Part two of our interview with Carrie Hassell we continue talking about freedom from depression and torment.  Carrie shares about about inner healing, forgiveness, and coming into agreement with God and how these tools are vital in the healing process.  Listen in to hear how you can partner with God and experience freedom from depression and torment too.  It IS possible!         Dr. Caroline Leaf Abi Stumvoll Graham Cooke  Kris Valloton  Bill Johnson Cleansing Stream  Restoring The Foundations  Sozo book 

Many Christians secretly struggle with depression.  Not only does depression rob you of life, it weighs you down, and leaves you feeling hopeless and helpless.  This week our friend Carrie shares her story of a lifelong battle with depression and torment.  Not only is it her story, it’s her testimony of finding FREEDOM!  This interview was so incredible we divided it up into two episodes.  In part 1 you’ll hear a bit about what life was like for Carrie as a child, teen, and young adult and how she began finding true healing.  We believe this episode will give you hope if you find yourself in a similar place.  And we believe you’ll experience freedom, too! 

The GOOD news about pain?!  Yep, you read that right.  Pain is obviously, well, painful.  We tend to run from it.  We tend to medicate it.  We tend to push it down.  Unless, however, you know the good news about pain: it’s meant to be healed!  Listen in to learn about counterfeit affections which distract us from true healing as well as some simple steps to find lasting relief.  Friend - God loves you.  God has an answer for your pain.  Listen in for some hope and good news.  

Has raising kids taken a toll on your marriage?  Does parenting cause frequent fights in your home?  If so, you’re not alone!  We’ve all been there.  This week we’re sharing several practices you can implement to increase unity in your parenting.  We also have an incredible FREE Parenting Discussion guide to walk you through some of the topics we cover.  Make plans to go through this together with your spouse this week.  Note: this episode is marked explicit because we talk about sex (ooooh!).  Parenting Discussion Guide

The Bible clearly tells us that when we say “Yes” to Jesus we are a new creation.  But what does that even mean?  Are we really ‘dead’ to sin? (yes!)  Or are we still sinners? (no!)  Are we holy? (yes!)  Can we truly be free? (yes!)  Many Christians still struggle to believe the good news could be so good.  But Jesus’s work on the cross accomplished something incredibly transformative in us and we need to stop identifying with the man or woman that died in the baptismal.  God has spoken a new identity over us!  This week we’re talking about responding to the new identity declaration Christ has given you.      

A.W. Tozer says “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”  We couldn’t agree more!  Our view of God determines how we treat those around us, so if we want to love our families well we’ve got to start with our relationship with God.  This week we’re talking about what the goodness of God means, why we can say, “God is in a good mood” and how you can feel more at rest in your relationship with God.    

We’re back from our camping trip and ready to share the nitty gritty, the highs, the lows (really low), the good, the bad the ugly!  We’re also talking about relationships.  It’s no secret that quality relationships equal quality of life.  If we’re not careful though we can let our most valuable relationships fade into the back ground amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  Don’t worry though - we’re sharing 5 ways you can intentionally invest in your relationships so that doesn’t happen to you.

Happy New Year from Jimmy & Rachel!  I’m sure most of you have set some goals or made some resolutions already but have you thought of practical ways to achieve those goals?  And what about asking yourself if you’re setting goals TO be loved or BECAUSE you are loved?  We’re sharing some insightful New Year’s encouragement this week as well as our family’s Christmas and New Years recap.  Also - we invite you to feel old right along with us when you learn that 1999 was 20 years ago. That’s right y’all - twenty. 

Everyone would agree that perfect families don’t exist.  But deep down I think everyone wonders if there’s something uniquely wrong with theirs.  Especially at Christmas time, when we see beautifully posed families on Christmas cards, and picture perfect families smiling on TV.  But life isn’t filled with perfect relationships or perfect seasons.  It’s filled with many opportunities to find joy in imperfection.  And to love the imperfect people around us.  Listen in this week for encouragement and tips on how to enjoy your time with family this Christmas.

Every marriage needs help always, all the time, whether it looks like it or not and wether you’d admit it or not!  Hope will flourish in your marriage when you know you’re not alone, when you remember your spouse isn’t the enemy, and when you speak life over your spouse.  Listen to this hope filled episode and be reminded that: Your marriage has a hope and a future Your spouse is on your side Your marriage is going to be better this year than ever before Your marriage is a testimony to the world of Gods love for us Your marriage will have increased intimacy, friendship, and connection Your marriage will be defined by the spirit of prophecy which calls out the gold in your spouse Your marriage CAN BE GREAT. Your marriage is worth fighting for. You can be married to your best friend. You can pass on a legacy of fulfilled marriages in your family line If you want prayer for your marriage head to our website (http://revivalhouse.org/contact-us) and sign up for prayer!  Jimmy and I will pray for you each day this week by name, believing for breakthrough in your marriage!

We're wrapping up our "Triune Health" series this week by looking at how to have a healthier spiritual life.  Here's the main thing - Jesus gives us our spiritual life and He sustains it. It all revolves around our connection to him and our intentionality to manintain and steward that connection. 

Jessica Leaf joins us on the podcast to talk about “The Whole Mind Project” and healthy food choices.  Jessica shares where her passion for wellness comes from, unpacks some of the terms around healthy eating that can be confusing, and gives us a reason to make the healthy choices that benefit ourselves and our communities. Listen in and find out why it’s so much more than what’s on your plate and how you can help. The Whole Mind Project

This week we continue our series on triune health by discussing our soul.  What is a soul and how on earth in this life do you keep it healthy?  Proverbs 4:23 says "Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life."  This is a pretty important task!  We also catch everyone up on what's been happening in our house, including, but not limited to, potty training!  

This week we are starting a series called Triune Health.  God has designed us as complex beings, made in His image.  We are spirit, soul and body.  And God wants us to enjoy health in each of these areas!  We’re beginning the discussion with our physical bodies.  Does it matter to be physically healthy?  How does it affect our spirituality?  With so many seeming ‘health guru’ contradictions where do we start?  And can we even afford to eat healthy and work out?  Join us as we address these questions and let’s pursue a healthier body together!

We are not dead!  And we’re back with a life update as well as some encouragement to all those in ‘new seasons’.  God leads us where He’s prepared us to go and godly mindsets will help us enjoy the new season instead of frantically clinging to the one we’ve left behind.

This week Rachel got her wisdom teeth removed so Jimmy was holding down the fort.  Rachel started selling her earrings, we visited the grand opening of a park, and give an update on Jimmy's "vineyard."  The main topic is about how well you know your spouse.  So we act as the guinea pigs and do a marraige questionnaire to see how well we know each other, we hope you enjoy the results! 

Summer has officially hit and our A/C broke, Rachel is starting multiple new ventures.  Have you ever wondered what is meant when people say the Kingdom of God?  We look at how Jesus used the term  within the narrative of scripture, what his followers would have heard, and what it means for us today in our relationship with God, our spouse and our world.  

Church Picnics, 90 Degree weather and Rachel’s fear of Armadillos are all part of the episode this week.  We also get into the main topic where Rachel interviews Diane Slack about “Love and Logic” parenting.     If you’re in the thick of parenting or teaching or anything having to do with children this episode will encourage you big time.  As Diane shares, you’ll pick up on some incredibly helpful information such as:*ways to empower your kids to make wise choices*allowing consequences to be the ‘bad guy’*one liners to diffuse tense situations and *ideas to help your kids work through problems on their ownThis all fits beautifully into our desire to parent our kids the way God parents us.  Enjoy!    Love & Logic Parenting by Foster Cline and Jim FayLoving Your Kids On Purpose by Danny Silk

This week we’re talking about vulnerability and authenticity.  Maybe this is an easy topic for you, but we still agree this is a hard one for us!  Why on earth is it so scary to be known?  We’re looking at the Apostle Paul, King David and Brene Brown to tackle this topic.  We pray you’ll be encouraged and empowered to push past the fear in your own relationships and experience the freedom of being known.

In the midst of busy schedules having a day where we slow down and connect as a family is so important.  In this episode we are advocating for sabbath rest during what we call “Family Day”.  We will also be giving some helpful ways to make your family day a success! 

Sarah Walters joins us on the podcast this week to share important keys about our mental and emotional health.  Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Hill Country Bible Church in Austin, TX and combines her knowledge and faith to bring healing and hope to families, teens and individuals.  Listen in and learn new healthy habits such as practicing self compassion, learning to live in the present and becoming comfortable with seeing the real you.

The Pharisees were birthed in revival yet misrepresented God’s heart to the world around them.  If we’re not careful we can do the exact same thing.  This week learn some things you never knew about this sect of Judaism and be challenged to love others and prioritize God’s presence.

Jimmy & Rachel reunite after being apart for almost a week and share about decision making in a healthy marriage.  Want to feel more unified?  Want to know how to be more honest and honorable towards your spouse?  Listen up!  Also, if you want to sign up for the first ever Revival House LIVE One Day Marriage event head on over to revivalhouse.org/contact and say “put me on the waiting list!”.   Life Languages        Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys

What should you do while you’re waiting on God?  Should you sit around and do nothing?  Should you take matters into your own hands and try to make something happen?  This week we look at the life of Jesus, Joseph & David to see both the purpose and potential of our waiting and how to honor God in it all.  We also share about our week and drop a little hint about a special announcement we’ll be making next week!

It was a fun filled Easter weekend complete with church, lots of candy, failed attempts at family Easter pictures and Opa’s famous Oster Brot (German for Easter Bread).  Then the Holy Spirit hijacked our podcast plans (which He is always welcome to do) and Rachel shares her story of drug rehab, her search for purpose and the day she found Jesus!

We’ve got a lot of catching up to do!  Spring break, birthday outings, kickball, dead squirrels and donuts are just a few of the things we discuss in our “what happened in our house this week” segment.  Then we move into a more serious look at what it really looks like to take a leap of faith.  If you’ve ever taken a risk, or waited on God and wondered when He’d come through, then you’ll relate to our honest discussion on faith this week.

After returning from a recent trip to Nashville we are sharing the high’s and low’s of road trip life including infamous gas-stations and prophetic encounters.  Before we left, however, we had the honor of interviewing Kermit & Cindy Bell, our former Senior Pastors.  This interview will encourage and inspire you to prioritize God’s presence, love your spouse, not sweat the small stuff in parenting, and capitalize on the God moments taking place in your home right now.   Enjoy!  

Jimmy & Rachel sit down for a lesson in rest, family, and rich spiritual connection with award-winning Author & Speaker, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole.  We encourage you to listen carefully to the wisdom Alicia passes on.  Whatever season of life you’re in you’ll be encouraged to slow down and connect deeply with the God who is always with you. Alicia Britt Chole The Sacred Slow Anonymous: Jesus hidden years

This week Revival House welcomes Alex & Sarah Morales.  Alex & Sarah serve on staff at True Life Church in Round Rock, Tx.  We had a great time hearing about their journey in ministry, marriage, raising young children and stepping into a revival culture.  This episode has so much to do with hearing God’s voice, which is a favorite topic of ours!  Interested in an awesome testimony to build your faith?  Want some ideas on how to teach your kids to hear God’s voice?  This is an episode for you.   You’ll be inspired and encouraged listening to this incredible couple share about Jesus.        True Life Round RockAussmSarah Morales Music  

As parents we often feel inundated with parenting advice.  New research, new blogs, it’s all a little overwhelming.  At Revival House we want to parent God’s way and with God’s heart.  So we’re taking a look in the Bible at how God parents us this week and then letting that be our roadmap for how we parent our own kids.  You’ll be reminded of just how amazing God is and you’ll be encouraged if you’ve got kids or not, because, well, you’re really really loved. Contact Us

Trisha Frost joins us this week on Revival House and shares how the Father’s Love changes the world one family at a time.  Listen in as she shares her family’s journey (as depicted in “Spiritual Slavery To Spiritual Sonship” & “Experiencing Father’s Embrace”) from brokenness to wholeness, and how you can experience the Father’s Love, too.  Shiloh Place Ministries Spiritual Slavery to Spiritual Sonship Experiencing Fathers Embrace Healing the Heart of the Family The Breaking Free Plan  

We’re talking about the Super Bowl, Potty Training, and date night as well as date fights.  Also, how do you handle the hurts that family relationships inevitably inflict just from doing life with one another?  We’ll share some advice and examples from our own lives that will encourage you and probably make you feel a little normal, too.

What if one thought could change your life?  What if it already has!  Inspired by the movie Inception, we’re talking about the lies we’ve believed from the enemy that have turned into beliefs and have altered the course of our lives.  2 Corinthians 10:3-5 tells us that we have authority to demolish these strongholds and through the power of the Holy Spirit we can establish new, godly strongholds leading to greater life and victory.  If you need freedom from destructive habits or thought patterns listen up!  This is a powerful episode and you’ll be inspired that you can break free too.  Also, you’ll find out the one thing Rachel cannot live without.  (Hint: it’s popcorn)    Georgian Banov - Global Celebration

Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.  So we’re answering some listener’s questions that range from in-law relationships to sibling conflict to healthy fighting as a married couple.  We also share a little bit about boundaries, how to manage yourself and how to have a budget friendly date night.  Lots of good stuff here!       revivalhouse.orgKeep Your Love OnBoundaries by Alyn Jones

Everyone wants to know why they’re here on earth and what their supposed to do!  This week we share about our journey of discovery.  We’re talking about the traps we’ve fallen into and how you can avoid them, and we pass on some encouragement as you discover the unique purpose for which God created you.

God has given us permission to embrace Kingdom living with a light heart.  Actually, Jesus said unless we become like a little child we can’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven!  Kids laugh.  A lot.  Find out this week how you can have a light heart and experience joy and laughter in a greater way.

Happy New Year!  We want to help you have the best year ever so we’re tackling the topic of “Renewing Your Mind” right at the beginning of 2018.  If you want different results, you’ve got to think different thoughts!  And not just different thoughts, Kingdom thoughts.  We’ll share some ideas and inspiration as well as a recap of what happened in our house the past 2 weeks.  Action BibleAndy Andrews - The Little Things Steve Backlund Podcast

Ruling your inner world means being responsible, self-controlled and maintaining peace internally despite what’s going around you.  It means living in response to the Father not in reaction to circumstances around you.  If you want to learn how to do this and why you should then this episode is for you! Keep Your Love On - Danny Silk

Jimmy is dropping some theological wisbombs this week as he shares the meaning of “Yahweh” and the implications for today.  We’ve got a special treat for you in this episode so prepare yourself to experience God and be reminded of His nearness to you right now, wherever you are.   Treasures of Darkness by Rachel Barkley Austin Life Carewww.revivalhouse.org    

This week is all about nostalgic memories and family traditions.  We’re talkin’ tube sock stockings, “Stille Nacht” and turd shaped bon-bons.  Seriously though, listen in on how family traditions can strengthen your family’s bond by giving you and your children a sense of identity and belonging.  www.revivalhouse.org

Episode 34 Money issues are responsible for 22% of all divorces, making it the third leading cause.  In the Kingdom of God finances are a blessing and can be used as a powerful weapon.  Don’t let that weapon turn on you and destroy your marriage.  Don’t let the enemy pervert money into an idol in your life.  Use it to worship God.  Honor God, get on the same page with your spouse, and listen to the Holy Spirit!