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The Truth About Gentle Parenting Oct 23, 2025

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Gentle parenting claims children are inherently good and discipline should be avoided, but the Bible says children are born with a sin nature and need loving correction. In this episode, we contrast gentle parenting with God’s design, showing how Scripture calls parents to guide, correct, and train their children toward holiness and godliness.

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The Books Every Christian Couple Needs to Read Oct 16, 2025

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What books should every Christian couple have on their shelf? In this episode, we share our top recommendations for men, women, and couples, covering discipleship, marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth. From classics like Pilgrim’s Progress and Knowing God to practical guides like Disciplines of a Godly Man and The Excellent Wife, discover resources that will strengthen your faith, your marriage, and your family legacy.
Books mentioned:
For Men:
Disciplines of a Godly Man — R. Kent Hughes
Knowing God — J. I. Packer
The Pilgrim’s Progress — John Bunyan
For Women:
The Excellent Wife — Martha Peace
From Pride to Humility — Stuart Scott
Stepping Heavenward — Elizabeth Prentiss
For Couples:
The Complete Husband — Lou Priolo
I Still Do — Dave Harvey
When Sinners Say I Do — Dave Harvey
Shepherding a Child’s Heart — Tedd Tripp
By Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam — Vance Christie
Additional Mentions:
This Momentary Marriage — John Piper
The Tapestry — Edith Schaeffer
Mere Christianity — C. S. Lewis
Total Truth — Nancy Pearcey
Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon — Ray Rhodes
The Art of Divine Contentment — Thomas Watson
When People Are Big and God Is Small — Edward Welch
People Pleasing: Overcoming the Fear of Man — Lou Priolo
Fighting Fear with Fear — Edward Welch
Writings by Elisabeth Elliot

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Keeping Your Vows When Your Spouse Can’t Give Back Oct 09, 2025

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Marriage vows are tested most deeply in sickness. In this episode, we share our own journey of walking through illness, the sacrifices it requires, and how to love your spouse when they can no longer give back. Be encouraged to keep your vows faithfully, find strength in God’s Word, and cherish the covenant you made, “in sickness and in health."

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When a Doer Marries a Dreamer: Avoid This Common Mistake Oct 02, 2025

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What happens when a structured “doer” marries a spontaneous “dreamer”? Personality differences can enrich your marriage, or cause constant frustration. In this episode, Tony and Bre share biblical wisdom on how to understand your spouse, embrace your differences, and avoid the common mistake of excusing sin as “just the way I am.”

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Schools Are Stripping Parents of Their God-Given Role Sep 18, 2025

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Public schools in California and other progressive states are no longer simply teaching academics, they’re actively stripping parents of their God-given role. From hiding critical information about gender identity, to promoting LGBT curriculum, to allowing abortion pills for minors without parental consent, the state is claiming authority over your children’s hearts, minds, and bodies.

In this episode of Date Night with the Woods, we unpack the biblical mandate for parents to be the primary disciplers of their children (Deuteronomy 6, Proverbs 22, Ephesians 6), and we expose how modern legislation is undermining that role. We’ll also share practical options for homeschooling, private schooling, and church-based education, and encourage moms and dads who feel overwhelmed by this fight.

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Being a Wife Through Adversity and Trial | Amber Smith Sep 04, 2025

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Amber Smith shares a heartfelt message on what it truly means to be a wife through adversity and trial. Drawing from her own journey of deep loss and faith, Amber contrasts the myth of “happily ever after” with the truth of Christ’s sustaining grace. In this powerful talk, she encourages women to endure, to hold fast to their covenant, and to keep their eyes on Jesus in the midst of hardship.

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Being a Biblical Wife When Hubby Isn’t Leading | GraceAnna Castleberry Aug 21, 2025

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Being a biblical wife isn’t always easy, especially when your husband isn’t leading as he should. In this special episode of Date Night with the Woods, recorded during the Women’s Breakout Session at our ONE Conference, GraceAnna Castleberry shares a heartfelt and practical message on how women can honor the Lord in their marriages, even in less-than-ideal circumstances.

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Hollywood Lies to You About Marriage Intimacy Aug 07, 2025

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Marriage isn’t a movie, and intimacy isn’t always easy. From pregnancy and illness to exhaustion and unmet expectations, every couple faces seasons where physical intimacy is difficult. In this episode, we unpack 1 Corinthians 7, discuss how to pursue God-honoring intimacy, and offer practical encouragement for couples navigating these real-life challenges.

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Our Son Reveals Our Biggest Parenting Mistakes Jul 17, 2025

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In this conversation, we sit down with our college-age son to reflect on what we did right and wrong as parents. From his struggles with assurance of salvation to navigating independence, faith, and cultural pressures as a Gen Zer, we hope this episode encourages both parents and young adults in this launching phase of life.

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