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. 2d ago

    Picking Your Battles with Adult & Married Children (Part 4) | Bringing Hope Home

    They graduated. They moved out. They got married. And somewhere in there, your role as a parent completely changed — whether you were ready or not. In this heart-to-heart final episode of their Picking Your Battles series, Bryce and Colette Schaffer get honest about the hardest parenting season of all: letting go of your adult and married children. With three married kids and three grandkids of their own, they speak from real experience — including the tender moment Colette had to cut the "apron strings" with her son. It was the right call. And it still made her cry. In this episode, you'll hear practical, scripture-backed wisdom on: How to transition from authority figure to trusted friend and encouragerWhy unsolicited advice damages your relationship (and what to do instead)The traps to avoid: control, guilt, money manipulation, and criticizing their spouseHow to "re-dedicate" your adult children to God and release them with faithWhat it looks like to pray more and panic less — even when you don't like their choicesWhy "leave and cleave" (Genesis 2:24) is a command for parents, tooWhether your kids are heading to college, navigating early adulthood, or starting families of their own — this episode will anchor you in faith, give you practical tools, and remind you: you trained them up. Now trust the God who holds them. "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

    27 min

  2. Jun 22

    Picking Battles with Your Teenager: Phones, Music, Friends & the Faith Foundation They Need

    The teenage years don't have to be a war zone — but they do require wisdom. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle the most common battles parents face with teenagers: phones and social media, music choices, friend groups, toxic relationships, drug and alcohol conversations, sexual boundaries, and keeping faith at the center of it all. As pastors, teachers, coaches, and parents of three grown children, Bryce and Colette bring a grounded, grace-filled perspective on what it means to guide your teen rather than control them. They share the practical rules that worked in their home, the "table talk" strategy for preparing your teen for hard situations, and why everything comes back to helping your teenager own their personal relationship with God. If you're in the thick of the teen years or trying to get ahead of them, this episode will equip and encourage you. You'll walk away with real tools — and real hope. Next week: Adult children and the college years. You won't want to miss it. 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

    24 min

  3. Jun 15

    Picking Your Battles: What's Worth the Fight With Your Kids (Toddlers to Tweens)

    Every parent knows the feeling — you're tired, they're pushing every button, and you're not sure which hills are worth dying on. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer get practical and honest about how to pick your battles with your kids from the toddler years through elementary and middle school. Drawing on Scripture, 20 years of pastoral experience, and their own parenting journey, they break down which behaviors always need to be addressed — like lying, disrespect, and bullying — and which ones you can release with grace, like clothing choices, forgetfulness, and the beautiful mess of a kid just figuring out who they are. They dig into Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 22:6, and Colossians 3:21, and share the wisdom that the foundation you lay in the toddler years shapes everything that follows — including your relationship with your teenagers. If you want a home marked by peace, trust, and kids who know they are deeply loved and held to a standard, this episode is for you. 🎧 Next week: Picking your battles with teenagers and young adults — don't miss it! "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

    29 min

  4. Jun 8

    Stop Fighting Over Everything: How to Pick Your Battles & Protect Your Peace

    Every couple fights. But are you fighting the right battles? In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer get real about one of the most common and exhausting traps in marriage — fighting over everything and winning nothing. They walk you through how to step back, assess what's actually worth addressing, and approach conflict from a place of wisdom rather than raw emotion. You'll learn how emotional exhaustion is sabotaging your responses, why the pause is one of the most powerful tools in your marriage, and how to lean on the Holy Spirit before you ever open your mouth. They also tackle the difference between convictions and preferences (spoiler: most arguments are about preference), and why choosing compassion over winning actually does make you the winner. Grounded in Proverbs 19:11, James 1:19, and Ephesians 6:12, this episode will help you stop battling against your spouse and start building with them. Until next time — 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

    25 min

  5. Jun 1

    Surviving Debt Together: 6 Christian Strategies to Stop Letting Money Control Your Marriage

    Money fights. Sleepless nights. That invisible weight that never quite goes away. If debt is putting a strain on your marriage, this episode is for you. Bryce and Colette Schaffer of Bringing Hope Home open up about their own journey from seven credit cards and mounting debt to complete financial freedom — and they're sharing the exact strategies that got them there. In this episode, you'll learn:  ✅ How to get honest about where you really stand financially  ✅ Why a budget is "permission with boundaries" — not punishment  ✅ How to stop creating new debt (even when the pressure is on)  ✅ The debt snowball method that made paying off debt exciting  ✅ What the Bible actually says about money, debt, and generosity  ✅ How to invite God into your finances — and watch Him move  ✅ Why working together as a couple is the most powerful financial strategy you have Whether you're just starting out, deep in debt, or simply trying to get ahead — this episode meets you where you are with grace, truth, and a real plan forward. 📖 Galatians 6:9 | Matthew 6:24 | Malachi 3:10 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

    36 min

  6. May 25

    Ghosted: What God Says About Being Cut Off & How to Heal

    Ghosting — abruptly cutting off all communication without explanation — is more common than ever. And it's not just in dating. It's happening in friendships, churches, workplaces, marriages, and even between parents and adult children. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer talk openly about the pain of being ghosted, the lack of integrity behind doing it, and — most importantly — what God's Word says about how to heal and move forward. They explore David's raw, honest wrestling in Psalm 55 and his moment of crisis in 1 Samuel 30, where even his own men turned against him — and how he found his footing by encouraging himself in the Lord. Because here's the truth: God will never ghost you. Whether you're hurting from a friendship that vanished, a dating relationship that ended without a word, a congregation member who disappeared, a spouse who has gone silent, or an adult child who has cut off contact — this episode will give you biblical, practical tools to find closure, cast your care on God (1 Peter 5:7), and refuse to let it define you. 💬 Topics covered: ghosting in dating, ghosting in marriage, silent treatment, church ghosting, estranged adult children, how to pray when you've been ghosted, writing letters for closure, encouraging yourself in the Lord. 📖 Key Scriptures: Psalm 55 | 1 Samuel 30:6 | 1 Peter 5:7 🏠 Bring hope home to your life today. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a comment — we'd love to hear from you! 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

    25 min

  7. May 18

    From Vending Machine to Table: Transforming the Way You Seek God

    Have you ever walked away from prayer feeling like God just didn't come through? You gave your tithes, read your Bible, sent up your request — and still nothing. If you're honest, maybe God has started to feel a little like a vending machine. You put something in. You expect something out. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle this subtle but soul-shaping mindset head-on. Drawing from Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:33, and the life of Joseph, they uncover why the "vending machine" approach to God leaves us disappointed, distant, and spiritually dry — and what God is truly inviting us into instead. Spoiler: He's not a machine. He's a table. And there's a big difference. Whether you're brand new in your faith, a longtime believer, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge the way you come to God and open your heart to a relationship that's richer, deeper, and more transformative than you imagined. Key Takeaways: The vending machine mindset — what it is and why it sneaks up on usWhat Philippians 4:19 really means (it's not what you think)Why Matthew 6:33 is the antidote to transactional faithHow the story of Joseph shows God working through hard seasons, not around themThe beautiful invitation from God: come to the tableBring 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

    20 min

  8. May 11

    The Invisible Weight You're Carrying — Stress, Anxiety & Letting God In

    We all carry things we were never meant to hold. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack the invisible stress and weight that quietly drains couples, parents, and families — and how to start putting it down. Colette opens up about her own experience with unrecognized anxiety, panic attacks, and postpartum depression — and the moment her body finally shut down and said enough. If you've ever pushed through the hard stuff without telling anyone, this conversation will hit home. Together, Bryce and Colette walk through practical, faith-filled steps to help you manage the mental load: how to delegate and communicate with your spouse, why setting new boundaries is an act of wisdom (not weakness), how to create more grace for yourself, and why giving God your day — before the to-do list takes over — changes everything. They also talk about the often-overlooked connection between physical health, diet, and anxiety, and why your body can't sustain what your spirit is refusing to release. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 | Romans 8:28 📚 Resource: Planted by Colette Schaffer — a guided study for a peace-filled life in an anxiety-filled world. If your home is going to be a peaceful sanctuary, it starts with putting down what you were never meant to carry. Bring hope home to your life today.

    26 min
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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
    179
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bringing Hope Home
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