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Barbara Rainey mentors women in their most important relationships. She loves encouraging women to believe God and experience Him in every area of their lives.

Barbara Rainey


    • Mar 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES


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    The Joys and Challenges of Parenting Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 15:17


    Teenagers are sometimes headstrong and over-confident. Dennis and Barbara Rainey say there's a reason God gives parents to teens. The Raineys help you navigate the choppy—and rewarding—waters of the teen years.

    Learning from Mistakes in Marriage: Episode 2 Beyond the Fairytale: 10 Rules for a Marriage that Lasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 19:20 Transcription Available


    No marriage this side of glory is perfect. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to help you avoid repeating mistakes and instead turn them into something that will strengthen your relationship.What You'll Learn in this episode:The Importance of Understanding: Discover why getting to the heart of why something affects your spouse is more meaningful than just knowing what to avoid saying or doing.Rookie Mistakes Are Normal: Hear Dennis and Barbara talk about the rookie mistakes they made in their early years of marriage and learn why these mistakes are a natural part of growing together.Handling Differentness: Understand how recognizing and appreciating the innate differences between men and women can enhance your relationship.The Value of Perseverance: Learn why it's crucial to stick together through thick and thin, adapting and growing in love over the years.Biblical Blueprints for Marriage: Get insights on how having a shared biblical foundation can help couples navigate life's challenges together.Fun Fact from the Episode:Did you know that teasing as a form of affection can backfire? Bob shared a funny yet insightful anecdote about how teasing, which was normal in his family growing up, didn't translate well with his wife Marianne, particularly when he pointed out her pimples. It's a prime example of a rookie mistake that many can learn from!

    Marriage is for More Than Happiness: Episode 1 Beyond the Fairytale: 10 Rules for a Marriage that Lasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 17:12 Transcription Available


    How can a couple invest in a marriage that lasts? It starts by gaining the right perspective. And, contrary to popular belief, the ultimate purpose of your marriage is not to make you happy. Dennis, Barbara, and Bob cover the first two rules.Fun Fact from the Episode:Did you know? Early in their marriage, Barbara assumed Dennis could fix things just like her dad could because she believed it was a typical male trait. It took her ten years to realize that Dennis had other strengths her dad didn't, teaching her to fully accept and love Dennis for who he is!00:00 Acceptance in Marriage is Ongoing04:20 "Marriage Advice for Young Couples"08:30 Balancing Marriage and Biblical Roles10:41 "Nourishing Love: A Husband's Journey"15:13 Marriage Podcast Series Promotion16:16 "Marriage Rules Beyond Fairytales"5 Keys You'll Learn in This Episode:Shattering Unrealistic Expectations: Barbara shares her experience on accepting your spouse as they are and the ongoing practice it requires.Marriage Beyond Happiness: Dennis explains why marriage is more about a transcendent purpose rather than just personal happiness.Role of Marriage as a Growth Agent: Get insights into how marriage helps both men and women grow up and mature in ways they never imagined.Selflessness in Marriage: Discover why self-denial is crucial and how it positively impacts your relationship.Adapting to Differences: Hear Barbara's journey of learning to appreciate the unique differences between her and Dennis.

    When Christmas Came, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 23:02


    Barbara Rainey explores some implications of the incarnation of the Son of God. Link to "Christ of the Abyss" print.

    Choosing Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 20:45


    Have you thought about the fact that you can choose to be grateful regardless of your circumstances? Barbara is joined by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author of Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy.

    Learning from Mistakes in Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 19:22


    No marriage this side of glory is perfect. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to help you avoid repeating mistakes and instead turn them into something that will strengthen your relationship.

    Your Home Is an Embassy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 12:25


    As followers of Christ, we're called to be His ambassadors. We represent Him. Barbara helps us remember our homes are embassies of the King.00:00 Believes home reflects heavenly kingdom, welcomes visitors.06:16 Embassies reflect their home countries inside out.08:18 Home is a refuge and the King's embassy.10:37 "Subscribe for Barbara's ebook and exclusive content."Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:Live with Purpose: Remember that as followers of Christ, we're ambassadors for His kingdom in all aspects of our lives, from our homes to our workplaces.Create a Haven: Your home should be a refuge, a small piece of heaven on earth that reflects the values and presence of the King you serve.Intentional Living: Engage in purposeful family discussions and personal reflections on how to represent Christ's love and principles, making your home a true embassy of the King.1. Introduction by Barbara RaineyThe concept of remembering who you belong to.Mention of mundane tasks in our daily lives.2. Understanding Our Identity as AmbassadorsSamantha discusses the importance of living for the king.The tendency to get caught up in personal tasks and forget our higher calling.3. The Role of RepresentativesDifferent roles where people act as representatives (lawmakers, employees).The concept of Christians as ambassadors for Christ, based on 2 Corinthians Chapter 5.The ministry of reconciliation.4. Anonymous Testimony of 'Mandev'Introduction of a person from an Eastern European, atheistic country with a plaque outside their home stating "Embassy of the King of Heaven."This person's perspective of their home representing the Kingdom of Heaven.5. Life as an AmbassadorSamantha elaborates on the way this individual lives their life as an ambassador.Guests visiting him and discussing spiritual matters.His home as a place of refuge and representation of the king.6. Personal Reflections by Barbara and SamanthaPersonal inspiration from Mandev's story.Emphasis on the idea that all believers and their homes are ambassadors and embassies of the King.The concept of temporary residence on Earth and eternal home in Heaven.7. The Importance of Ambassadorship in Modern TimesThe relevance of the concept amid modern confusion about values and concepts.The comfort in remembering that Earth is not the believer's eternal home.8. Embassy Row AnalogyDescription of different embassies on Embassy Row in Washington, DC.How embassies reflect the home country within foreign lands.Comparison of home embassies to spiritual ambassadorship.9. Practicing Spiritual Ambassadorship at HomeThe role of homes as places of refuge and representation of God's kingdom.The impact of seeing a sign or plaque "Embassy of the King of Heaven" as a reminder.10. Practical Steps and ResourcesIdeas to create a sign or plaque as a reminder.Details about the book "Your Home, His Embassy" by Barbara and Janelle Bridenstine.Discussion guide within the book for family use.How to use these discussions to teach children about ambassadorship.Book available in electronic form and through subscription.11. Subscription Benefits and ConclusionBenefits of subscribing to Barbara's friends and family.Additional content available through subscription (Bible Studies, podcast seasons).Information about where to find these resources and the signs.Wrap-up and invitation to the next podcast episode.

    Marriage is for More Than Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 16:36 Transcription Available


    Contrary to popular belief, the ultimate purpose of your marriage is not to make you happy. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to talk about it.

    The Top Ten Things Kids Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 27:39


    Parents think a lot about what their children need. In this top ten list, Dennis and Barbara Rainey point out that kids have emotional and spiritual needs that parents should consider, too, as they hone their parenting skills.

    Relating to Your Married Adult Child

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 22:23


    When your grown child marries, it can be difficult to find the right balance between under- and over-involvement in the new couple's life. Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer helpful advice in this conversation with Bob Lepine.

    Growing Older Without Becoming Old, Part 6 Navigating the Big Losses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 29:23


    If you don't approach growing older with intentionality, the losses you face in life can threaten to derail you. Dennis and Barbara Rainey help you navigate major losses like the unexpected loss of a loved one, and more.

    A More Meaningful Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 15:48


    How can we do a better job of representing the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in our Easter celebrations? Barbara Rainey explores both "why" and "how" we can celebrate our Savior's Resurrection.

    Lessons for Lent: The Messiah Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 18:17


    Most families don't have traditions in place that help them prepare for Easter. Barbara Rainey hopes to change that. She and Dennis discuss one way to help children look for Bible clues that point to Jesus during the weeks leading up to Easter.

    Two Romance Essentials- Security and Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 26:29


    Popular depictions of romance often fall short of reality, especially once we're married. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to talk about two important ingredients in order for romance in marriage to flourish.

    Growing Older without Becoming Old - Building Endurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 17:01


    Dennis and Barbara Rainey want to live out their sunset years with intentionality and purpose. And they want to help you do it, too. Barbara can look back and see how God has grown endurance in her. Can you?

    Handling Pressure in Your Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 34:56


    Every marriage faces pressure. The question is how you handle it. Dennis and Barbara Rainey give thoughtful pointers on the Biblical idea of walking wisely and redeeming the time.

    Nurturing Thankfulness in Your Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 13:46


    Gratitude is a heart habit we need to cultivate. Discover some of the ways Dennis and Barbara Rainey have nurtured thankfulness in their family as a part of their Thanksgiving traditions.

    Emotions in the Empty Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 23:16


    Women tell Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates that they experience a wide range of emotions when they move from having children in the home to the empty nest. Barbara and Susan describe those feelings and what to do with them, in a conversation with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine.

    Why Kids Need Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 16:22


    When Dennis and Barbara Rainey still had children living at home with them, God arranged an amazing object lesson. Listen to the story of Sweet Pea the parakeet, and how Dennis and Barbara were able to encourage one of their teens.

    Our Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 24:10


    What were some of the thoughts and emotions going through Barbara's mind in the days before she got engaged to Dennis Rainey? She explains in this interview with the Raineys' good friend, Dr. Michael Easley.

    You're On a Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 19:52


    As a representative of the King of kings, you have an important assignment. Dennis and Barbara Rainey discuss that mission.

    Your Home is an Embassy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 12:09


    As followers of Christ, we're called to be His ambassadors. We represent Him. Barbara helps us remember our homes are embassies of the King.

    Creating Stability in Unstable Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 22:36


    Interrelational conflict. Financial difficulties. Culture wars. Political turmoil. We live in times of upheaval that can easily send us into a tailspin. Dennis and Barbara Rainey join Bob Lepine in the studio to point us to the One who is the stability of our times.

    Rainey Field Trip Like None Other 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 26:45


    A gummy bear attack at the Sea of Galilee? A contest to find the three most important trees in the Bible? A historical piece of paper containing Barbara Rainey's favorite hymn in the composer's handwriting? It's all part of the Rainey family's recent "field trip" to Israel. Dennis and Barbara continue sharing highlights.

    A Rainey Field Trip Like None Other With Our Grandkids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 35:59


    If we're not careful, we can easily forget that the events recorded in the Bible happened within the context of specific times and places. Dennis and Barbara Rainey and their family took some concrete steps to battle that tendency. Hear about their recent visit to Israel.

    A Love Letter to the Lost in This Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 33:44


    Have you ever thought of the Bible as a love letter from God to you? Barbara Rainey uses poetry to share the grand, overarching story of Scripture, with Jesus as the Hero.

    Ways To Elevate Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 17:38


    You know Easter is important to Christians. But what can you do to raise its importance in the eyes of you and your family? Barbara Rainey gives practical ideas for ways you can elevate Easter.

    The Power of a Well-Asked Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 19:13


    True intimacy grows as you get to know the person you love better. And, according to Dennis and Barbara Rainey, a great way to get to know each other better is by asking (and answering) good questions. In this episode, hear more about the power of a well-asked question.

    Cultivating Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 27:09


    Sometimes the difficulties of life seem unbearable. They can even cause us to question our faith. In this episode, Barbara Rainey shares from her personal experiences and from the Bible to help cultivate hope when you're facing disappointment with God.

    Romance in the Midst of Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 16:45


    Couples long for greater intimacy in marriage. But often romance is difficult. In this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, Barbara and Dennis are joined by Bob Lepine to examine how we can move from disappointed love to committed love, even in the midst of life's everyday challenges.

    Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 35:51


    How did the early settlers in America fare when they landed at Plymouth in November of 1620? Would the difficulties of their first winter quench their faith in God? Find out as you listen to Part Two of the audio book Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember, by Barbara Rainey.

    Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 36:08


    Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember, Part One --- Gather the family around to listen together. Most of us have heard about the early settlers in colonial America. In this episode you'll hear the first part of the audio book Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember. You'll learn how God protected and provided for the Pilgrims as they set out in faith to make a new home for themselves.

    The Importance of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 17:40


    In a day when verbal meanness seems to be at an all-time high, Barbara Rainey encourages parents to train their children to be thankful. Learn three reasons gratitude matters.

    Letters to My Daughters: Sexual Intimacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 19:51


    Barbara Rainey shares in this episode, "I think we vastly underestimate the fears that we bring into marriage. All of us come into marriage with fears. Therefore, it takes time to expose those fears, because it's a risk to do so. It takes time to work toward that place of being unashamed. It doesn't ever totally go away, because it won't until we go to heaven; but we can make great progress. We can make great strides in that comfort level that we all long for when we get married."

    Letters to My Daughters: Weathering the Storms in Your Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 23:14


    Trials and difficulties are a given in any marriage. Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer couples Biblical, practical advice for how to weather the storms and grow stronger in the midst of suffering.

    Questions in the Empty Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 28:16


    You know, as we enter the empty nest—and we sort of have been feeling this as our kids become teenagers—but our relationships are changing.  Our marriages are in different places.  My marriage was very different as we approached the empty nest than it was when we began our marriage.  We were two very different people after twenty-five, thirty years than we were when we started.

    Dennis & Barbara Rainey's Courtship and Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 18:16


    Barbara and Dennis were good friends, but just friends. And she was content to keep it that way. Find out what changed her mind.

    Lessons From 50 Years of Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 26:34


    When you've been married for a half century, you learn a few things about life and marriage. In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey share some of the lessons they've learned. Listen in, for highlights from a message they shared with couples on the 2022 "Love Like You Mean It" cruise.

    Stories For Growing Together In Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 22:31


    Just about everywhere we turn, we see the harmful effects of a world that has lost its grip on absolute truth. How can we guard against the thinking that truth is whatever you make it to be? Barbara Rainey believes an important safeguard against relativism is telling stories that show how truth matters. In this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, hear the stories of three individuals who clung to truth and the difference it made in their lives.

    The Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 14:11


    On Pentecost we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. But who is the Holy Spirit, really? Barbara Rainey helps us understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

    Praying Together as Husband and Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 14:49


    Dennis and Barbara Rainey say one simple habit will help any marriage grow stronger—praying together. Every day. Find out why it's so vital, in this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, from Ever Thine Home.

    A Mother's Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 35:59


    Everyone is leaving a legacy to those who follow, for good or bad. And mothers are no exception. In this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast, Dennis, Barbara, and their daughter Ashley explore the powerful concept of the legacies moms pass on to their children and grandchildren.

    How the Passover Foreshadows Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 17:02


    Ever since the Hebrew children escaped slavery in Egypt, the Jewish people have celebrated the Passover. In this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast, Barbara points out a few of the ways the Passover meal points to Jesus and the events surrounding Easter. Hear ideas for how you can bring those details into your own celebration.

    A More Meaningful Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 17:36


    How can we do a better job of representing the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in our Easter celebrations? Barbara Rainey explores both "why" and "how" we can celebrate our Savior's Resurrection.

    Parenting Teens: Getting Ready for the Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:14


    What are some of the practical life skills parents can help their teens develop as they anticipate leaving home for the first time? Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer that question in this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast.

    Preparing Your Heart For Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 25:02


    In the same way we count down the days to Christmas, Barbara Rainey inspires you to count down the days to Easter, the most significant holiday in the Christian faith. Learn to build anticipation and spend time thinking about why Jesus' death and resurrection are so important, as you prepare your heart for Easter.

    Love as God Defines It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 28:19


    It's common for people to define love only in terms of our feelings. But how does God define authentic love? That's what Dennis and Barbara discuss in this episode. (Includes a portion of this song: L-O-V-E, Natalie Cole, Unforgettable: With Love ℗ 1991 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.)

    Pro-Adoption Is Pro-Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 33:06


    All through the Scriptures we see glimpses of God's heart for orphans. In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey share five ways we can obey the command to care for the fatherless.

    Christmas Meditations on John 3:16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 27:36


    At Christmas, we spend a lot of time thinking about the gifts we'll give and receive. But have you stopped to think about the gift God gave you? In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey reflect on how John 3:16 really is a beautiful Christmas verse.Note—includes portions of these songs:"God So Loved (Live)," We the Kingdom, Live At the Wheelhouse - EP ℗ 2019 Sparrow Records, Capitol CMG, Inc.; "I Love To Tell the Story (Contemporary Hymns: Peace Like A River Version)," WordHarmonic, The Contemporary Hymns Collection ℗ 2016 Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company; "John 3:16," The Rizers, Meet the Rizers ℗ 2009 Super Big Robot

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