Family Resources

Below are a list of various sources to help uplift your family. There is a mix of podcasts, websites, and other tools for your family- with tools for all types of families: traditional and blended! References shared are research-based and include Bible-based beliefs.

Digital Files

Building our Marital Home

[focus: Christian marriages]

Centered on Biblical examples and Christian literature, our five-month marriage class used the analogy of building a home as the equivalent of building a marriage. Each topic was connected to the stages of building a home: our marital home's foundation is based on our relationship with God, Communication was the frame of our home, and so on. Later lessons focused on external forces that impact the value of a marriage.

Class #01- A Marriage Class. Why?

Class #02- Our Story

Class #03- Marriage = Three (Husband, Wife, and God)

Class #04a- Communication: Part 1

Class #04b- Communication: Part 2

Class #05a- Relationship

Class #05b- Relationship (continued)

Class #06- Expectations

Class #07- Know Your Role

Class #08- Love vs. Like

Class #09- Intimacy and Sex

Class #10a- Your Parents

Class #10b- Your Parents (continued...)

Class #11- The In-Laws

Class #12- Your Support System

Class #13- We Got Kids

Class #14- Finances and Other Tidbits

Class #15- The Life Cycle

Class #16- Capstone Project

Class #17- Bonus Class for Blended Families

Podcasts

Dad Tired

[focus: Christian fathers]

Jerrad Lopes, a father of four, has been served in ministry for over 17 years. His Dad Tired podcast is a convenient source for fathers to listen and be encouraged. He also has published books and been a guest on various national television and radio shows. The podcast is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Podbay.

Real Men Connect

[focus: Christian men]

Dr. Joe Martin's podcast, Real Men Connect, tackles issues that all men battle. His experience entails being a former educator to a parent of two children, survivor of childhood trauma, addiction, and remarriage. Dr. Martin has lots of resources on the Real Men Connect website. His podcast is available via Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and Stitcher.

Shows & Videos

Choco and Pancake

[YouTube shorts]

View adorable stories of "a delicious relationship" here! Their content will put a smile on your face! View stories on their Instagram account. They also sell merchandise for purchase.

Superbook

[YouTube videos]

Superbook takes children through a time machine with Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to relive Bible stories. Check out games on their website. There are nearly 2,000 videos and almost three million viewers.

Craig of the Creek

[television show]

This six-season show has clean language and is entertaining for the entire family. This show is great for upper elementary-aged children. You can watch on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, YouTube TV, and some other providers.

Dr. Tracey Marks

[YouTube videos]

Spend some time focusing on your mental health and learn self-care strategies for yourself, your family, and others around you. While independent, tailored help is ideal, Dr. Marks provides time and ideas to care for yourself.

Websites

All Pro Dad

[focus: familes, parenting]

All Pro Dad provides information and motivation for fathers on various topics. There are resources for your marriage, parenting, and helping men find a healthy balance in their lives. Their goal is to help fathers be the best they can for themselves, spouse, and kids.