Faith & Family Radio With Steve Wood

HOW TO AVOID A DIVORCE SERIES (reair) To get a copy of the handout Ten Strategies to Avoid a Divorce, email us at askthehost@gmail.com.

In Luke 19, Jesus tells Zacchaeus a parable of a nobleman and his servants. He gave money to the servants before he set off to buy some land. The servants were instructed to trade with the money until he returned. One servant his the money he was given, as to not lose it. How often do we hide our gifts and talents? Steve talks to us about the challenges teens and young adults are facing today for finding their mission and purpose.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL “The gospel is about THE, not about ME.” Jesus became man without ceasing to be God. As you’re reflecting on 2020 and preparing for a new calendar year, consider the role that Jesus has in your life. As Steve states, if Jesus is King of all, he should influence all.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Steve is continuing the discussion of gender identity and introducing the role that trauma may play. Several resources are mentioned in today’s show. If you’re unable to capture them all, send an email to us at askthehost@gmail.com and we’ll send a resource list to you.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Steve is discussing gender identity and how we are finding ourselves in the midst of “rapid onset transgenderism.” He recommends a two-fold approach on how to respond to children that may be experiencing a gender identity crisis.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Last time, Steve talked about money being the number one argument starter in marriages across all ages. In today’s episode, Steve shares the Speaker-Listener Technique for resolving conflict in marriage. Yes, even financial conflict.

THE QUEST FOR CHRISTIAN AMERICA In a country where many of us are blessed with abundance, how do we keep from self-destruction? In today’s episode, Steve reflects on the first Thanksgiving, the first real, Catholic Thanksgiving, in America.

COMMON CHRISTIAN PROBLEMS SERIES Money is the number one argument starter in marriages across all ages. In this episode, Steve discusses how to prepare for future financial stressors.

*SPECIAL EDITION* Young marriages are suffering. How can we use teachings from Saint John Paul II to save the Church? Steve shares how and why he started the Family Life Center and what the core value is behind everything we do.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 7 Steve wraps up our Homeschooling Today mini-series. In the prologue of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, John 17:3 is quoted: “FATHER,…this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. “ In this episode, Steve discusses the need for a personal attachment to Christ.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 6 Whether or not you’re homeschooling, this episode has some tips for you! If you’re considering homeschooling, do you worry about your kids being socialized? Steve offers his expertise to help you navigate socialization and teaching Catholicism at home. To request the bookmarks offered in today’s episode, send an email to askthehost at gmail.com. If you are already a donor of the Family Life Center, we will send them out to you right away. If you are not a donor, please send a pre-paid envelope to us and we’ll send the bookmarks to you. Scripture Memory Verses for sale here.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 5 In this episode, Steve is joined by special guest Ken Davison. Ken is a husband, father of eight children and founder of Holy Heroes. Ken shares a bit about how he and his wife began homeschooling and some tips for mothers and fathers. “Your children [will be] socialized by someone and something…every bit of time you can spend interacting and socializing with your children yourself is priceless.” “True love has to be represented as caring for the people that are closest to you.” A few things from this episode: Holy Heroes Website For Women Only & For Men Only book set at Holy Heroes

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 4 Are you already homeschooling? Worried you might be forced to homeschool soon? Interested in potentially homeschooling? In today's episode, Steve teaches us when the whole family unit began to change. He shares an unlikely resource that impacted his family life and his family's home school. A few resources mentioned in the episode: From Cottage to Workstation by Allan Carlson The New Agrarian Mind by Allan Carlson Farming, Faith & Family Life by Steve Wood

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY – PART 3 Homeschooling is not something that any teacher needs to do alone. Steve shares more ideas and resources to help you and your family on your homeschooling journey. A few things in this episode: Article by Annie Holmquist on The Epoch Times. Trail Life USA American Heritage Girls Quarter Mile Math for ages K-9 Book by Michael O’Brien titled A Landscape with Dragons.

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY - PART 2 Part Two of our Homeschooling Today miniseries is all about the No. 1 resource that’s overlooked by homeschooling families. Spoiler: it’s not a product that you can buy. Some products you can buy, that are recommended by Steve in this episode, are listed below along with some other helpful tools. The Catholic Homeschool Companion by Maureen Whitman Dare to Discipline by James Dobson or his newer version, The New Dare to Discipline Legacy: A Handbook for Fathers by Steve Wood It’s Not About the Nail YouTube video. Seton Home Study School designed by Dr. Mary Kay Clark 2 Timothy 5-7

HOMESCHOOLING TODAY - PART 1 Whether you are a longtime homeschooling family, considering homeschooling for the first time, or anywhere in between, this new series is for you. As a father of 8 adult children that were home-schooled through high school graduation, Steve has some expert advice to offer. In the series, he’ll share his personal homeschooling story, How Homeschooling Fits the Mission of the Catholic Family, Reasons to Consider Homeschooling, Overlooked Resources for Homeschooling and much more!

SPECIAL ELECTION EPISODE Non-voting, pro-life Christians will register to vote and will vote pro-life if you provide them with simple assistance.  Last time, Steve advised how to make a Christian choice in voting. Today, he comes back to help you understand corporate responsibility and give practical tips on how to register and how to vote.

SPECIAL ELECTION EPISODE In today’s show, host Steve Wood advises on how to make a Christian choice when voting. There are many resources available across various media outlets. Steve breaks it down into one step. Scripture references in today’s episode: Ezekiel 33:7 Ezekiel 16:20-21 Ephesians 5:14 Genesis 4:10 Jeremiah 7:31 Jeremiah 19:1 Matthew 10:28

As promised, Steve wraps up this series by providing parents with strategies and resources for teaching their children a Christian Worldview.   Worldview: Short List of Seven Life-Changing Questions Who Am I Questions Where do I come from? (What’s my origin?) Where am I going? (What happens after I die?) Why am I here? What’s the meaning and purpose of my life? (CCC 1 -2) How Do I Know Questions What is truth? How do I know right from wrong? What’s my compass for moral decision-making? Redemption Questions What’s wrong with the world and what’s the solution? What’s really happening in our world? CCC 1-2 – The life of man – to know and love God   If you would like to request a pdf copy of the seven Worldview questions and a copy of the resources highlighted in today’s show, email us at askthehost@gmail.com.

What’s really happening in our world? Steve responds to this final question in our Worldview 101 series. To request a copy of the seven Worldview questions, email us at askthehost@gmail.com.