Raising Rices

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Building Households that serve the LORD

  1. 5d ago

    Why Christian Families Need Household Culture | Building a Christ-Centered Home

    This week on the Raising Rices Podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked aspects of Christian parenting: household culture. Every home has a culture. Every family is teaching something. The question is whether that culture is being built intentionally or accidentally. In this episode, Marissa Rice explores why Christian families need more than good intentions. They need a clear vision for the kind of household they are building and practical rhythms that reinforce biblical values every day. We'll discuss how culture is formed, why children learn more through observation than instruction, and how ordinary moments like family dinners, Saturday chores, hospitality, and family worship become the building blocks of a lasting family legacy. If you've ever felt like your family is drifting, reacting to life instead of leading it, or struggling to create the kind of home you envision, this episode will encourage you to take one small step toward intentionality. In This Episode • What household culture actually is • Why every home already has a culture • How children absorb values through everyday life • The role of rhythms, routines, and traditions • How intentional culture protects families from drift • Why ordinary moments shape future generations • Creating a heritage worth passing down This episode is also part of the exciting transition from the Raising Rices Podcast to The Heritage Household Podcast, launching this fall. Scripture "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15 Follow Along Instagram: @TheHeritageHousehold Website: Raising Rices Formerly Raising Rices, The Heritage Household exists to help families build intentional, Christ-centered homes that leave a legacy of faith for generations to come. Coming Soon The Heritage Household Blueprint A practical framework designed to help families move from reactive living to purposeful living through biblical vision, family culture, household systems, discipleship rhythms, and intentional habits. SEO Keywords Christian family culture, Christian parenting, Christian home, Christ-centered home, family discipleship, biblical parenting, Christian motherhood, family traditions, intentional parenting, Christian family values, household culture, Christian homemaking, biblical homemaking, Christian podcast, homeschool family, family mission, raising godly children, Christian living, family legacy, household that serves the Lord, Joshua 24:15, Heritage Household, Christian mom podcast, Christian family discipleship.

  2. Jul 13

    Every Home Is Discipling Someone: Building a Christ-Centered Family Culture

    Many Christian parents focus on teaching biblical truth, but few realize that discipleship is happening every moment of every day. Long before children understand theology, they absorb the culture of their home. In this episode, Marissa Rice explores how every household is shaping the hearts, habits, and beliefs of the next generation. You'll learn why family culture matters, how daily rhythms form lasting values, and practical ways to build a Christ-centered home that reflects your family's mission. Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to think intentionally about the legacy your household is creating. In this episode: • Why every home is already teaching something • How family culture is formed • The role of rhythms, routines, and traditions • What your children learn from what you celebrate • Why vision is essential for Christian parenting • How to build a household that serves the Lord This episode also marks the beginning of an exciting transition as the Raising Rices Podcast prepares to become The Heritage Household Podcast later this year. "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15   If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to connect with you beyond the podcast. You can find me on Instagram at @TheHeritageHousehold, where I share encouragement for Christian homemaking, biblical parenting, homeschooling, hospitality, and building households that serve the Lord. Visit my website at Raising Rices for articles, resources, and updates on the upcoming Heritage Household Blueprint, a step-by-step guide to creating a Christ-centered home culture. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes as we officially transition from the Raising Rices Podcast to The Heritage Household Podcast later this year. And if this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review and share it with a friend? Every share helps us reach more families who desire to build households that honor the Lord. Remember: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

  3. Jul 6

    Will Your Life Bear Fruit? The Final Lesson of Proverbs 31

    In this final episode of the More Than Virtue podcast series, we conclude our verse-by-verse study of Proverbs 31 by exploring Proverbs 31:31: "Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates." This beautiful closing verse reminds us that a life of faithful obedience to God will eventually bear fruit. Throughout Proverbs 31, we've seen a woman marked by wisdom, diligence, stewardship, kindness, generosity, and faithfulness. But this final verse reveals the result of a life lived in the fear of the Lord: a legacy that blesses others and brings glory to God. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ What it means to bear fruit in God's Kingdom ✔️ Why faithfulness matters more than fame or recognition ✔️ The connection between biblical womanhood and lasting legacy ✔️ How ordinary acts of obedience shape future generations ✔️ The importance of perseverance in motherhood and homemaking ✔️ Why God values faithful stewardship over worldly success ✔️ The true legacy of the Proverbs 31 woman Whether you're a wife, mother, homemaker, homeschool mom, or simply seeking to live faithfully for Christ, this episode will encourage you to focus on the fruit that matters most: a life surrendered to God. 🌿 The End of More Than Virtue... and the Beginning of Something New This episode marks the conclusion of the More Than Virtue series, but it is also the beginning of a new chapter. This fall, the Raising Rices Podcast will be transitioning into The Heritage Household Podcast. The vision is simple: To help families build households that serve the Lord for generations. Through The Heritage Household, we'll continue exploring: Christian homemaking Biblical marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Parenting with purpose Hospitality Legacy building Raising households that serve the Lord If you've enjoyed this Proverbs 31 series, I think you're going to love what's coming next. 📖 Continue the Study 📱 eBook More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://raisingrices.com/product/more-than-virtue-the-gospel-in-her-work-worth-ebook/ 📚 Amazon Paperback More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://a.co/d/0aJ50tQ2 💛 Connect With Me 🌐 RaisingRices.com Subscribe for encouragement on: Biblical womanhood Christian motherhood Homemaking Marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Legacy-focused living   Proverbs 31 woman, Proverbs 31 explained, biblical womanhood, Christian homemaking, Christian motherhood, family discipleship, biblical motherhood, Christian wife, biblical femininity, legacy building, Christian family, faithfulness, Christian living, Proverbs 31 study, Christian podcast, homemaking encouragement, homeschooling mom, raising godly children, Christian legacy, biblical stewardship

  4. Jun 30

    Overwhelmed Mom? Renew Your Mind and Find Peace in Motherhood | Featuring Alicia Bennett

    Why do so many Christian moms feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and emotionally exhausted—even when they love the Lord and desire to faithfully serve their families? In this episode of Raising Rices, Marissa sits down with Christian motherhood mentor Alicia Bennett, founder of Mobilizer Mom, to have an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood, the lies that quietly steal our peace, and how renewing our minds with God's truth transforms the atmosphere of our homes. Together they discuss: • Why summer often feels overwhelming for moms • The difference between guilt, conviction, and unnecessary pressure • How our thoughts shape the atmosphere of our homes • Why biblical rhythms and routines matter—but aren't enough by themselves • Finding your identity in Christ instead of your performance as a mother • Practical ways to renew your mind through Scripture and lead your family with greater peace If you've ever felt like you're failing as a mom, this conversation will remind you that God's grace is sufficient and that lasting transformation begins by allowing Him to renew your mind. Connect with Alicia Bennett Website: www.MobilizerMom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/MobilizerMom Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MobilizerMom 🎁 Free Gift for Raising Rices Listeners Download Alicia's Peaceful Mom Reset here: https://mobilizermom.myflodesk.com/reset Thank you for listening to Raising Rices! Don't forget to subscribe because exciting things are coming! In the coming months, Raising Rices will officially become The Heritage Household, where we'll continue equipping families to build intentional, Christ-centered homes for generations to come. You'll also begin hearing more about The Heritage Household Blueprint—a comprehensive course designed to help you establish biblical discipleship, practical household systems, purposeful family rhythms, and a long-term vision for building a home that serves the Lord. Until next time, keep building a home that points your family to Christ.

  5. Jun 29

    Biblical Womanhood & the Fear of the Lord | The Foundation of the Proverbs 31 Woman

    In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we arrive at what many consider the most important verse in the entire Proverbs 31 passage: Proverbs 31:30 "Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." After studying the diligence, wisdom, stewardship, kindness, and faithfulness of the Proverbs 31 woman, we discover the foundation beneath it all: The fear of the Lord. This verse reminds us that biblical womanhood is not ultimately about appearance, productivity, perfection, or achievement. It is about a heart that reveres God, trusts His Word, and seeks to honor Him in every area of life. In a culture obsessed with beauty, success, and outward appearances, Scripture calls Christian women to something deeper and more lasting. In this episode, we'll discuss: ✔️ What it means to fear the Lord ✔️ Why Proverbs 31:30 is the key to understanding the entire chapter ✔️ The difference between worldly beauty and biblical beauty ✔️ Why charm and appearance cannot sustain a life of purpose ✔️ How the fear of the Lord produces wisdom and faithfulness ✔️ Finding freedom from perfectionism and cultural pressure ✔️ Building a life that is rooted in Christ instead of comparison Whether you are a wife, mother, homemaker, homeschool mom, or simply a woman seeking to grow in biblical womanhood, this episode will encourage you to pursue what God values most. 🌿 Exciting Changes Are Coming This Fall As mentioned in this episode, something exciting is happening. The Raising Rices Podcast is transitioning into The Heritage Household Podcast. The mission remains the same at its core: helping families build households that serve the Lord. Through The Heritage Household, we'll continue exploring: Christian homemaking Biblical marriage Family discipleship Parenting with purpose Homeschooling Hospitality Legacy building Raising households that serve the Lord for generations Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss this exciting new chapter. 📖 Continue the Study 📱 eBook More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://raisingrices.com/product/more-than-virtue-the-gospel-in-her-work-worth-ebook/ 📚 Amazon Paperback More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://a.co/d/0aJ50tQ2 💛 Connect With Me 🌐 RaisingRices.com Subscribe for weekly encouragement on: Biblical womanhood Christian motherhood Homemaking Marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Legacy-focused living 🔍 SEO Keywords Proverbs 31 woman, Proverbs 31 explained, biblical womanhood, fear of the Lord, Christian women, Christian motherhood, biblical femininity, Christian homemaking, Christian wife, Christian family, biblical beauty, Proverbs 31 study, Christian living, gospel-centered womanhood, Christian podcast, stay at home mom encouragement, Christian discipleship, biblical motherhood, Christian homemaker, fear God and keep His commandments

  6. Jun 29

    Biblical Womanhood & True Excellence | Why Faithfulness Matters More Than Perfection

    In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:29: "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." At first glance, this verse can sound like a competition among women. But when we look closer, we discover a beautiful truth: biblical excellence is not about outperforming others. It is about faithfully living out the calling God has given you. In a world filled with comparison, social media pressure, and unrealistic expectations, many Christian women feel like they are constantly falling behind. Yet Scripture offers a better way. God is not calling you to be the best woman. He is calling you to be a faithful woman. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ What Proverbs 31:29 really means ✔️ Why comparison steals joy and contentment ✔️ The difference between excellence and perfectionism ✔️ How social media impacts Christian women and mothers ✔️ Why faithfulness is God's measure of success ✔️ Embracing your unique season and calling ✔️ Finding freedom from the pressure to do it all Whether you are a wife, mother, homemaker, homeschool mom, or simply a woman seeking to walk faithfully with Christ, this episode will encourage you to stop comparing and start pursuing God's definition of success. 🌿 Exciting Things Are Coming This Fall As mentioned in this episode, something exciting is happening this fall. The Raising Rices Podcast is transitioning into The Heritage Household Podcast. Our mission is growing beyond parenting and into helping families build households that serve the Lord for generations. The Heritage Household will focus on: Biblical homemaking Christian marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Parenting with purpose Legacy building Raising households that serve the Lord Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the transition and all the exciting resources coming this fall. 📖 Continue the Study 📱 eBook More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://raisingrices.com/product/more-than-virtue-the-gospel-in-her-work-worth-ebook/ 📚 Amazon Paperback More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://a.co/d/0aJ50tQ2 💛 Connect With Me 🌐 RaisingRices.com Subscribe for weekly encouragement on: Christian motherhood Biblical womanhood Homemaking Family discipleship Marriage Homeschooling Legacy-focused living 🔍 Keywords Proverbs 31 woman, biblical womanhood, Christian women, Proverbs 31 explained, Christian motherhood, homemaking encouragement, Christian wife, Christian homemaker, comparison trap, social media comparison, biblical excellence, faithfulness over perfection, Christian living, gospel-centered womanhood, Proverbs 31 study, Christian family, Christian podcast, homeschool mom encouragement, biblical femininity, biblical motherhood

  7. Jun 22

    Christian Motherhood & Family Legacy | The Fruit of Faithful Parenting (Proverbs 31:28)

    In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:28: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." This beautiful verse gives us a glimpse into the fruit of faithful motherhood, biblical parenting, and long-term discipleship. In a world focused on quick results and instant success, Scripture reminds us that raising children is a long game. The seeds we plant through prayer, discipleship, consistency, and love often bear fruit years later. If you've ever felt weary in motherhood, overwhelmed by parenting, or discouraged by slow growth, this episode is for you. Together we'll discuss: ✔️ What it means for children to "rise up and call her blessed" ✔️ Why faithful parenting is more important than perfect parenting ✔️ The importance of winning your child's heart ✔️ Raising children who love the Lord and value family ✔️ The long-term vision of Christian motherhood ✔️ How biblical discipleship shapes future generations ✔️ Trusting God with the fruit while remaining faithful in the work This episode is an encouragement to Christian mothers, homeschool moms, homemakers, and women who desire to build a family legacy rooted in Christ. 🌿 Looking Ahead As I share in this episode, exciting things are coming this fall. The Raising Rices Podcast is preparing to become The Heritage Household Podcast. Our vision is expanding beyond parenting alone and into helping families build households that serve the Lord for generations. The Heritage Household will focus on: Christian homemaking Biblical marriage Family discipleship Homeschooling Parenting with purpose Legacy building Raising households that serve the Lord Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the transition. 📖 Continue the Study 📱 More Than Virtue eBook More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://raisingrices.com/product/more-than-virtue-the-gospel-in-her-work-worth-ebook/ 📚 Paperback on Amazon More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://a.co/d/0aJ50tQ2 💛 Connect With Me 🌐 Website: RaisingRices.com 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly encouragement on: Christian motherhood Biblical homemaking Family discipleship Marriage Homeschooling Legacy-focused living 🔍 Keywords Christian motherhood, biblical parenting, Proverbs 31 woman, Proverbs 31 explained, family legacy, Christian parenting, raising godly children, motherhood encouragement, homeschool mom, biblical motherhood, Christian family, discipleship in the home, family discipleship, parenting teenagers, parenting toddlers, Christian homemaker, legacy building, Proverbs 31 study, raising children who love Jesus, faithful motherhood, Christian women podcast

  8. Jun 15

    Biblical Homemaking & Stewardship | What Proverbs 31 Teaches About Managing Your Home

    In this episode of the More Than Virtue podcast, we explore Proverbs 31:27: "She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." What does it mean to truly steward a home well? In a culture filled with distraction, busyness, and overwhelm, the Proverbs 31 woman offers a powerful example of intentional living. She is attentive to the needs of her family, diligent in her responsibilities, and faithful in the calling God has given her. This episode is not about perfection. It's about biblical stewardship, wise homemaking, and building a household that thrives spiritually, emotionally, and practically. In this episode you'll learn: ✔️ What Proverbs 31 teaches about managing a home ✔️ The difference between stewardship and control ✔️ How biblical homemaking provides stability and peace ✔️ Why intentional family leadership matters ✔️ The danger of drift in marriage, parenting, and family culture ✔️ How to build rhythms that help your household flourish ✔️ Why faithfulness matters more than perfection Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, homeschool mom, homemaker, wife, or simply seeking to build a Christ-centered home, this episode will encourage you to embrace your calling with wisdom and purpose. Continue the Study Go deeper with the More Than Virtue study: 📱 eBook More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://raisingrices.com/product/more-than-virtue-the-gospel-in-her-work-worth-ebook/ 📚 Paperback on Amazon More Than Virtue: The Gospel in Her Work and Worth https://a.co/d/0aJ50tQ2 Exciting Things Are Coming This Fall Over the coming months, you'll begin hearing more about an exciting transition happening here. The Raising Rices Podcast is becoming The Heritage Household Podcast. Our vision is growing beyond parenting alone and into helping families build households that serve the Lord for generations. The Heritage Household will focus on: Christian homemaking Biblical marriage Parenting and discipleship Family culture Homeschooling Legacy building Creating households rooted in Christ Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss what's coming next. Connect With Me 🌐 Website: RaisingRices.com 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast 📚 Read More Than Virtue 📩 Share this episode with a friend who is building a Christ-centered home

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    RaisingRices
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    2018 - 2026
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