Bringing Hope Home

Schaffer Ministries
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Welcome to Bringing Hope Home with Bryce and Colette Schaffer! We're pastors, authors, and a couple who've been married for nearly 30 years, and we're here to help you build a peaceful, Christ-centered home. Each week, we dive into real talk about marriage, parenting, and family life from a biblical perspective. Whether you're newlyweds finding your way, parents in the thick of it, or a couple working to reconnect, we're bringing practical wisdom, honest conversations, and hope-filled encouragement straight to your earbuds. We believe your home can be your peaceful sanctuary - and we're here to help you create it, one episode at a time. Bring hope home to your life today!

  1. 5h ago

    Why Everything Feels Hard (And How to Fix It From the Inside Out)

    Send a question or topic you want to hear If you don't fix your internal struggle, everything will be a struggle. Whatever is going on inside of us eventually shows up on the outside: in our marriages, our parenting, and our homes. In this episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer talk about why so many of us chase outward fixes for inward problems, and how Jesus offers a peace the world can't give (John 14:27). You'll hear what it really means to "let not your heart be troubled," why Jesus called the Pharisees "whitewashed tombs," and how Matthew 6 teaches us to deal with the worry, fear, and lack that scratch at all of us. Colette also shares a personal story about how fear was the hidden root behind her struggles in parenting, and how God helped her dig it out. You'll walk away with 5 biblical steps to fix your internal struggle: Be honest with yourselfReplace negative thoughts with God's truthBecome who God says you areChoose forgivenessInvite God into your struggleBonus: Get help when you need itResources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  2. 6d ago

    Love & Respect: The Simplest Marriage Advice You're Not Following

    Send a question or topic you want to hear Is your marriage slipping without you noticing?  Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer share the two words that can turn a struggling marriage around: love and respect.  Rooted in Ephesians 5:33, this episode unpacks why both spouses need both — not just one gender needing love and the other needing respect — and gives you practical, everyday ways to show each.  Bryce and Colette bring 20+ years of pastoral counseling experience straight into your living room. Whether you're newly married or wondering if your marriage can be saved, this episode will point you back to what actually works: choosing love and respect, on purpose, every day. Bring hope home to your life today. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  3. Sep 21

    Boundaries for Kids & Teens: Raising Peaceful, Respectful Children

    Send a question or topic you want to hear In part two of their series on peace and boundaries, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer dig into one of the toughest parts of parenting: setting boundaries for your kids and teens without losing your peace — or theirs. From toddler meltdowns and headbutting toddlers to teenagers testing curfew and pushing back on rules, Bryce and Colette walk through real, lived-out examples from raising their own three kids and now grandparenting. You'll learn why consistency matters more than the boundary itself, how to "preempt" hard moments before they happen, why teenagers push boundaries the same way you'd test a roller coaster harness, and how to root every boundary you set in your family's belief system rather than just "because I said so." This episode is for the mom who feels like she's negotiating with a toddler in the cereal aisle, and the dad wondering if his teenager will ever respect a curfew again. Boundaries, done right, aren't about control — they're an extension of the peace God wants for your home. Listen in, and remember to bring hope home to your life today. Have a parenting scenario you want Bryce and Colette to talk through? Email hello@schafferministries.com. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  4. Sep 14

    Finding Peace in the Chaos: Boundaries, Trust & a Settled Home | Bringing Hope Home

    Send a question or topic you want to hear Peace isn't the absence of a busy season — it's a decision to trust God in the middle of it. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer talk about what it really means to walk in "shalom" peace: wholeness, wellness, and a settled heart, even when your calendar is full and your house feels loud. You'll hear how pursuing peace is an active choice (not something that just shows up), why bringing your "messes" to God matters more than having them figured out, and how healthy boundaries — with your time, your kids, your yes and your no — actually protect the peace in your home instead of limiting it. Whether you're newly married, raising littles, or navigating a hard season with your spouse, this conversation will give you real, practical ways to keep your peace intact and pass it on to your family. Grounded in Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:8, and Colossians 3:15 — this episode will remind you that peace is closer than you think. Bring hope home to your life today. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  5. Sep 7

    True Freedom vs. False Freedom: The Lie That's Wrecking Christian Marriages

    Send a question or topic you want to hear What if the "freedom" you're chasing is actually a trap — and the boundaries you're resisting are actually your protection? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack the difference between true freedom in Christ and the false freedom the world (and the enemy) keeps selling us — and how that lie quietly shows up in marriage, parenting, and everyday life. Tracing the pattern from the Garden of Eden to the prodigal son, Bryce and Colette show how false freedom always promises more but delivers less. They dig into Romans 6 (slave to sin or slave to righteousness), Galatians 5 (standing fast in liberty), and John 10:10 — and offer practical ways to identify the "yokes" quietly stealing your peace, your joy, and your marriage. In this episode: Why the enemy's oldest trick is convincing us God's boundaries are a cageThe prodigal son and the real cost of freedom apart from GodWhy boundaries are protection, not punishmentThree freedoms found in Christ — and what they mean for your marriageHow to recognize what you're "yoked" to and reclaim true libertyWhether you're newly married, raising a family, or fighting to save a marriage on the brink, this conversation will challenge what you believe about freedom — and point you back to the peace, joy, and liberty God intended for your home all along. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this episode encourages you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  6. Aug 31

    Why Families Fall Apart — And the Biblical Path to Healing a Broken Home

    Send a question or topic you want to hear Is your family struggling? You're not alone. Research shows 70-80% of Americans consider their family dysfunctional — but what does "normal" even look like? In this episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore what causes families to fall apart, from anger and pride to compartmentalized faith, and trace it all the way back to the very first family — Adam and Eve — and one of the Bible's most heartbreaking examples, King David. You'll walk away with practical, biblical steps for healing: how to recognize the enemy's footholds before they take root, why forgiveness and truth have to come before restoration, and how weaving God into your marriage like a three-strand cord (Ecclesiastes 4:9-13) changes everything. Bryce and Colette also share how to find godly counsel that actually moves you forward, and a simple rhythm — using "the firsts" of your year, month, and week — to keep your family aligned and growing instead of drifting. Whatever season your family is in, this episode offers hope, truth, and a clear next step. Bring hope home to your life today. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  7. Aug 24

    Is There a Right Time to Get Married or Have Kids? Biblical Timing for Marriage & Family

    Send a question or topic you want to hear What's the "right" age to get married? To have kids? Research says 27, with three-plus years of dating — but pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer aren't so sure a number tells the whole story. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette (married 31 years, pastors for 20) tackle one of the most common questions couples bring to them: when is the right time for marriage, kids, or a major life step? They walk through six practical questions — emotional readiness, capacity for change, desire for growth, shifting responsibilities, and counting the cost — plus the one factor that matters more than any of them: God's timing. Pulling from their own story of marrying young and weathering plenty of critics along the way, Bryce and Colette share how leaning on Colossians 3:15 — being led by peace, not feelings or circumstances — has carried their marriage for three decades. Whether you're dating, engaged, newly married, or wondering if it's time to grow your family, this episode will help you trade the pressure of a timeline for the peace of God's plan. If this episode speaks to you, subscribe to Bringing Hope Home, share it with a friend, and take our free "How Healthy Is Your Marriage?" quiz to see where your marriage stands today. Ready to go deeper? Check out our Marriage Builders course, built to help you build your marriage on a firm foundation from the ground up. Bring hope home to your life today. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

  8. Aug 17

    Is That God or Just You? How to Hear the Voice of the Holy Spirit

    Send a question or topic you want to hear How do you know if what you're hearing is the Holy Spirit, your own thoughts, or something else entirely? In this episode, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack how to recognize and grow in your ability to hear the Holy Spirit's voice — a skill every believer can develop with practice. You'll learn who the Holy Spirit is (John 14, John 16, Ephesians 1:13), why He never contradicts Scripture, and how to test the spirits according to 1 John 4:1-3. Bryce and Colette walk through the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-23), why peace acts as your "umpire" in decision-making (Colossians 3:15), and why guarding your heart — not just following it — is the biblical path forward (Proverbs 4:23). Whether you're new to your faith or have walked with God for decades, this episode offers practical, biblical tools for discernment in everyday life, marriage, and parenting. Bring hope home to your life today. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

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Welcome to Bringing Hope Home with Bryce and Colette Schaffer! We're pastors, authors, and a couple who've been married for nearly 30 years, and we're here to help you build a peaceful, Christ-centered home. Each week, we dive into real talk about marriage, parenting, and family life from a biblical perspective. Whether you're newlyweds finding your way, parents in the thick of it, or a couple working to reconnect, we're bringing practical wisdom, honest conversations, and hope-filled encouragement straight to your earbuds. We believe your home can be your peaceful sanctuary - and we're here to help you create it, one episode at a time. Bring hope home to your life today!

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  • Creator
    Schaffer Ministries
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bringing Hope Home
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