Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice Dr. Rob & Amy Rienow

In this compelling episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow is joined by John Finch, author and filmmaker behind "The Father Effect." They dive deep into the profound and often painful impact of a father's absence on one's life. John shares his personal journey of grappling with his father's suicide at a young age, exploring themes of anger, forgiveness, and ultimate healing that reshaped his understanding of fatherhood and personal relationship with God.
John discusses his book and film, both titled "The Father Effect," which provide insights and resources for healing from a dad's absence and becoming the father one was never able to have.
Featured Resources:
Watch "The Father Effect" film for free on YouTube, offering a deeper insight into the effects of father absence: https://youtube.com/TheFatherEffect
Explore John Finch’s journey and solutions in his book "The Father Effect: Hope and Healing from a Dad's Absence," available here: https://thefathereffect1.gumroad.com/l/paperbackbook
Grow in your mission as a father through Rob and Amy Rienow's book "Visionary Parenting" available here: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/
 

In this spirited episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow delve into the challenges and opportunities Christian families face in the world of youth sports. Spring brings baseball season to the Rienow household, igniting discussions on the roles of parents and children in sports, not just as competitors but as followers of Christ. Rob also shares some entertaining stories about how his competative nature has gotten the better of him as a sports parent.
They explore practical steps for maintaining a Christian witness through sportsmanship and behavior, emphasizing the importance of encouragement and respect in and out of the game.
Listeners will discover the valuable role sports can play in shaping character, building friendships, and impacting other families for Jesus. 
Featured Resources:
Rob and Amy's son, RW, joins the family vision podcast to share about his sports experience as a Christian athlete - https://visionaryfam.com/s02e19/
Dive into ‘Family Worship: Genesis’ for a transformative journey through Genesis, designed to strengthen family bonds in faith with activities, songs, and discussions for all ages: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-genesis/
 

The Bible speaks to every important area of our lives. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow invite families to explore the profound truth that God's Word provides Christians with principles and practical guidance for everyday life. 
Drawing from Psalm 119:105 and 2 Timothy 3:14-16, Rob & Amy point to the sufficiency, clarity, and practicality of the Bible. They challenge listeners to turn first to Scripture when they need wisdom and face difficult decisions. 
From personal struggles with anxiety to the broader challenges of parenting, this episode is an encouragement and challenge to rekindle your commitment to Scripture as your final authority for all life. 
Featured Resources:
Reaffirm your belief in the Bible's sufficiency for all aspects of faith and practice anbd revitalize your family's Gospel mission in the church and home in 'Reclaiming the Sufficiency of Scripture': https://visionaryfam.com/shop/reclaiming-the-sufficiency-of-scripture/ 
Dive into 'Family Worship: Genesis' for a transformative journey through Genesis, designed to strengthen family bonds in faith with activities, songs, and discussions for all ages: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-genesis/ 
Explore the journey of faith with 'Family Worship: Exodus-Deuteronomy', a comprehensive guide fostering family unity and spiritual growth through engaging activities and discussions: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-exodus-deuteronomy/ 
Discover 'Jesus: The Reigning King', a guide to transforming your family life through regular worship, prayer, and Bible reading, inviting the ever-present King Jesus into every moment: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/jesus-the-reigning-king/ 

Speaking God's Word in your home can make a huge difference in the life of your family. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow draw parallels between the small yet powerful presence of light during an eclipse and how taking even small steps of reading the Bible with your family can powerfully transform your faith.
They share their personal journey and lessons learned about the importance of regular Scripture reading, and honestly share about their struggles with consistency.
Learn how to incorporate the Bible into your daily routines and the value of having Scripture art in your home. 
Featured Resources:
Reaffirm your belief in the Bible's sufficiency for all aspects of faith and practice anbd revitalize your family's Gospel mission in the church and home in 'Reclaiming the Sufficiency of Scripture': https://visionaryfam.com/shop/reclaiming-the-sufficiency-of-scripture/ 
Dive into 'Family Worship: Genesis' for a transformative journey through Genesis, designed to strengthen family bonds in faith with activities, songs, and discussions for all ages: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-genesis/ 
Explore the journey of faith with 'Family Worship: Exodus-Deuteronomy', a comprehensive guide fostering family unity and spiritual growth through engaging activities and discussions: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/family-worship-exodus-deuteronomy/ 
Discover 'Jesus: The Reigning King', a guide to transforming your family life through regular worship, prayer, and Bible reading, inviting the ever-present King Jesus into every moment: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/jesus-the-reigning-king/ 

Join Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow on this episode of Family Vision, as they share their once-in-a-lifetime experience witnessing the total solar eclipse of 2024.
Rob and Amy unpack the truth from Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God."
While God's power and presence are on display through the physical universe (Romans 1), Satan seeks for people to worship the creation rather than the Creator.
It would be an honor to pray for you and your family. Email your prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com
Learn about hosting a Visionary Family Conference in your church or community at https://visionaryfam.com/host-a-conference/
 

God can use your kids, even at young ages, to impact others for Christ. In this heartwarming episode of Family Vision, Amy Rienow sits down with special guest, Andrew Reinhard, for a conversation on how God can use our children to shine for Him in unexpected ways.
We met Andrew and his family at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan - one of our favorite family camps! Little did we know that our teen son, RW, would befried Andrew and make a difference in his life. Andrew is now following Christ and has a vision for God using him to impact the next generation. 
Do you have a gameplan to help your children follow Christ? Check out Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting. https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/
Learn more about some of our favorite Family Camps!
Gull Lake - https://gulllake.org
Forest Springs - https://forestsprings.us
Pine Cove - https://www.pinecove.com
Maranatha - https://maranathamichigan.org
Cedar Bay - https://cedarbay.us
For prayer requests or further support, email the Family Vision team at podcast@visionaryfam.com