ARCHIVE OF OUR PODCAST EPISODES
Helping you get your mind aligned with the truth of God’s word.
We want EVERYTHING we produce to help you align your mind with the truth of God’s word. The episodes below are what we’ve published thus far… and God willing, we’ll have lots more to come!
Morning Mindset episodes before March 2023 are NOT shown here… there are so many of them we’re trying to figure out an effecient way to include them!
YMJ021: Refuse resentment
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenWhat you'll hear on this episode [02:03] Understanding resentment and its potential effects[04:37] Handling resentment and following Jesus' example[11:19] Choosing to Love and Demonstrate Jesus in Suffering[12:07] God's Will: Healing...
GFK048: LGBTQ+: Help your kids be light in the darkness
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi Green[00:46] The Cultural Issue: LGBTQ+ and Parenting[01:59] Addressing LGBTQ+ with Children: A Parent's Responsibility[03:34[ Marriage and the Creation Account[05:30[ The Cascade of Sin and its Consequences[13:06] Speaking the truth to our...
YMJ020: A loving nudge to husbands
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenWhat you'll hear on this episode [01:22] A Heartfelt Message for Husbands[03:11] The Weighty Responsibility of Being a Husband[10:40] Taking Initiative in the Spiritual Realm as the Head[12:17] Becoming a Student of Your Wife's Needs and...
GFK047: Two principles for loving and living with adult children
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi Green[02:47] Principle #1: Keeping relationships healthy and open[12:53] Rebuilding strained relationships with adult children[19:38] Trusting God's Spirit to Transform HeartsTranscript follows (not corrected) Importance of Giving Advice to...
YMJ019: Keep the romance alive in your Christian marriage
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenWhat you'll hear on this episode [01:58] The Gift of Intimacy in Marriage[03:32] Adultery as a Betrayal of the Sacred Covenant[05:44] Considering Each Other's Needs in Physical Intimacy[10:21] Nurturing the Relationship with Affectionate...
GFK046: Teach your kids to have a meaningful Quiet Time with the LORD
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi Green1:22 The Importance of Personal Quiet Time8:50 The Impact of Teaching Children to Have a Quiet Time12:00 The Battle to Maintain a Quiet Time13:54 The Lifesource of God's Word for Parents and ChildrenTranscript follows (not corrected) The...
YMJ018: Are you pursuing your spouse?
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenWhat you'll hear on this episode [2:03] Pursuit in Marriage: Lessons from the Bible[06:32] Practical Ways to Pursue Your Spouse Daily[20:38] Christ's Pursuit of Us as an ExampleTRANSCRIPT TO FOLLOW (not edited) some of our adult kids...
GFK045: Connect with your kids’ hearts by dating them
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenTranscript follows (not corrected) We are glad that you are here and hope your day is going well so far.We were wondering if you had ever thought of dating your children, no matter what age really.Is that something that you have thought...
YMJ017: Are you cultivating regular communication in your marriage?
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenResources from this episode List all resources here... spaced evenly... formatted well. :)What you'll hear on this episode... 0:00:46 Communication Check: How Are You Doing as a Couple? 0:01:17 Importance of Communication in Christian...
GFK044: Mental and emotional health for your children through creating an orderly life (Christian parenting)
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenTranscript follows (not corrected) The Importance of Being Organized [0:45] I am Mindy Green. And I'm Terry and we are back with you again.So I have a question to ask you parents.How hard is it for you to be organized in your...
YMJ016: The power of keeping short accounts as a Christian couple
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenResources from this episode The Marriage Improvement Project - Couple's Devotional. Grab a copy for each of you and start improving your marriage one study (and conversation) at a time! Scriptural instruction to get you aligned with God's...
GFK043: Refreshing your Christian parenting mindset : the fear of the Lord
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenResources from this episode ASSIGNMENT: Do your own study of every mention of "the fear of the Lord." Pick out some of those to memorize. Commit yourself to understand and embrace the true fear of God.TRANSCIPT: (not corrected) Hello dear...
YMJ015: Praying together as a Christian couple
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenCarey and Mindi Green explore the profound significance of prayer within the sanctity of marriage. Speaking from their experiences as a Christian couple of 35+ years, they delve into the tangible and innate power that consistent prayer as...
GFK042: Christian parenting full circle : A conversation with our oldest child, Aaron
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenResources from this episodeMindi and Carey Green welcome their oldest son Aaron to their podcast to gain insight into how he feels about his parenting now that he is an married adult of 32 years, raising 4 boys of his own. To give a bit...
YMJ014 Little “s” submission flows out of BIG “S” submission
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenResources from this episodeWhat does the Bible really say about a wife submitting to her husband? It's pretty clear in scripture, wives ARE INDEED to submit to their husbands. It's unavoidable. EPHESIANS 5:22 - Wives, submit to your own...
GFK041: Training your child in unusual circumstances
How should you handle those unusual circumstances when your youngster is out of her element and as a result, is out of sorts? In this episode, we emphasize the importance of teaching children self-control even in those unusual settings, for the sake of their spiritual...
YMJ013: Me? Respect Him? | A Christian wife’s need to respect her husband
HOSTS: Carey & Mindi GreenResources from this episodeTo start this episode, Mindi asked me (Carey) a curious question: How important is it for you to feel respected by me? May answer was a bit funny... but true, nonetheless: I think on a 1 to 10 scale, that's an...
GFK040: The deeper realities that enable faith when parenting is difficult
Every parent knows the difficulty of walking by faith amidst the various pitfalls and hardships of parenting. Onn this episode Mindi shares her journey of learning to trust God with her concerns for her children. She emphasizes the need to cast our cares on God and...
YMJ012: The joy of being your husband’s helper
When we read what the Bible has to say about the role and identity of a woman in her marriage, we come across this sometimes-controversial word "helper" in Genesis chapter 1. What in the WORLD does it mean and what does a right understanding of it have for a wife? We...
GFK039: A child’s relationship with God through the years (chat with our daughter Faith)
We have a special guest for this episode - our youngest daughter, Faith. We discuss the impact of family time and Bible study in our family routines as she grew up, and her perspective of growing up in a Christian home. Faith emphasizes the importance of viewing time...
YMJ011: Harshness has no place in a husband’s life
It's not uncommon for husbands to feel all kinds of potentially problematic things when traying to relate to their wives: frustration, confusion, irritation, impatience - and all of these can lead to harshness, which scripture clearly instructs husbands are NOT to...
GFK038: You can humbly rebuild bridges with your adult kids
We have seen so much heartache that exists in Christian parents regarding the lifestyles and circumstances of their adult children. There are a variety of causes for this grief but in the end, it's the parent's job to keep on being a loving, supportive, praying...
YMJ010: Godly husbands seek to understand (Biblical roles in marriage)
Can you remember a time when the lights have gone on for you, you know, the lights in your mind, the lights in your understanding. Those “ah-ha” moments are fun.. Most people really love that moment. Why do we like it so much? Have you ever thought about that? There’s...
GFK037: The only guarantee parents have
Today we want to talk with you about a situation that came up, actually two situations that recently came up in our life as parents of adult kids. We have five kids. They're all 20 years older, older at this point. And we did our best as parents when they were growing...
YMJ009: Husbands as sacrificial lovers (Biblical roles in marriage)
In the last episode we taught what the Bible says about a man’s role in his marriage relationship. He’s supposed to be the head or leader. This week, we follow that up with a very practical question: What is that supposed to LOOK like, practically?None of us enjoy...
GFK036: TODDLERS: Lots of Repetition and lots of “No”s
The toddler stage can be SO frustrating, so many developmental things are happening all at once. But parents who get their minds prepared for it and who know what they are really trying to accomplish will have a much better time of it. This episode focuses on TWO...
YMJ008: Our prayer for your marriage (we really are going to pray for you)
You might say this episode is a little bit of something different, because it surely is going to be that. A few days ago Mindi and I realized anew how much we care about what's going on in your marriage. We long to see God do all He desires and all you dream for your...
GFK035: How to cultivate a Christian world view in your kids
What are the best ways to embed a Christian Worldview in your kids from an early age? It's not as hard as you might think, though it does require some intention and diligent work. This episode explains the first steps to making it happen.The basics of a Christian...
YMJ007: The husband is the leader (Biblical roles in marriage series)
Each of us plays a variety of roles every day in our lives. Some of those roles are based on the relationships we're in, as examples: You're a mother, you are a father - those are roles you're in because of the particular relationship you have with your children. In...
GFK034: Your kids don’t need a therapist, they need you
Parents today have it hard. There are lots of issues their kids face that parents and kids in previous generations didn’t have to face. There is also an “expert” culture and mindset we’re living in that tells us that we should let “experts” handle the difficult...
YMJ006: The counter cultural blessing of sacrificial love (2 of 2)
So this is the second part of our session on sacrificial love, and we're going to continue through the verses in Romans chapter 12. We are happy to be recording, and that you are listening, because we love you. That may sound weird for us to say, but you're brothers...
GFK033: Teach your kids the mental habit of trust
If you take just a moment to examine the means by which you function in the world, you’ll discover that MOST of what you do is performed out of mental habits. In other words, the way you’ve learned to THINK about things is what guides the way you behave, how you make...
YMJ005: How sacrificial love can build a thriving marriage (1 of 2)
God says, "Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse them." Let's just be honest here. Sometimes in marriage, it can feel like you're on opposite sides. But because we're Christians, we have the Lord of the universe living in us. He says, "Bless and do not...
GFK032: Help your children renew their minds
One of the most important, day to day habits that we need to develop as followers of Jesus is the practice of renewing our minds (Romans 12:2). As Christian parents, this is a life-giving task that we need to be teaching to our kids as well. This episode we discuss...
YMJ004: Communication is the soil in which a healthy marriage grows
It's ludicrous to see that a plant can grow and be healthy if it was planted in a dry, barren wasteland. It's going to shrively up and die before it even gets a chance to grow. Yet, we are mystified that our marriages struggle and wobble along, when the fact is that...
GFK031: Is it OK for my kid to tattle?
When Christian couples consider whether or not the Mom in the family should work outside the home, it's not an easy decision, no matter the issues involved. Financial pressures, cultural pressures, and inner desires push Moms to make decisions for all the wrong...
YMJ003: A loving, harmonious marriage depends on this one thing
Very few of us like or enjoy conflict. But it's inevitably going to be part of every relationship, isn't it. Marriage is no exception. But God has provides us every tool we need to make our marriages the powerful example of His grace that they are intended to be. This...
GFK030: Should a Mom work outside the home?
When Christian couples consider whether or not the Mom in the family should work outside the home, it's not an easy decision, no matter the issues involved. Financial pressures, cultural pressures, and inner desires push Moms to make decisions for all the wrong...
YMJ002: If you aren’t growing as a Christian, your marriage probably isn’t either
It's funny how things work in life. You can't get the results you're looking for unless you're willing to put in the work it takes to get those results. That's how God made things to operate, right? That means you can't have a CHRISTIAN marriage if BOTH partners...
YMJ001: The DNA of Christian relationships (especially marriage) is Unity
You probably don't think much about the foundation of your home, but I can guarantee you that if it wasn't there, you'd be in a HEAP of trouble. Foundations are essential - in marriage as well as in your home. Today we discuss THE foundation to marital health -...
YMJ000: Why another marriage podcast?
You may be able to tell from the name of the podcast episode that this podcast is about WHY we've created this podcast. Pretty original, huh? 🙂 Listen to find out why we're doing this, what we expect to publish each episode, and how we are praying God will use the...
029: Preparing your kids for adolescence and the teen years
The adolescent years in a child’s life are one of the most difficult times. That’s because not only are they being faced with a tremendous amount of physical and emotional change personally, they are also facing some of the most intense times of pressure...
Equip yourself to be part of what could be the MOST HOPEFUL time in Christian History, a conversation with Michael Craven
The Kingdom of God (the rule and reign of Jesus Christ) is a concept many of us know something about, but we have to admit that it's not an idea we've researched diligently and understand as it pertains to every aspect of life. The average Christian will readily say,...
028: Listener Question: When a non-Christian parent is in the mix
LISTENER QUESTION: What is your biggest piece of advice for a parent who's spouse is not a Christian? First, we appreciate listener questions and the transparency it takes to ask them. The way we look at it, we're all on this journey together and as members of...
027: Social skills: Help your child develop them
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “SOCIALLY AWKWARD?” Our definition of a child being “socially awkward” is one that may cause them to struggle with interacting with others in a way that reflects the love that Jesus taught. This may manifest in their behavior and be seen in...
026: (HC) Depend on Jesus to parent through you
This episode, we want to remind you of a fundamental attitude that Christian parents MUST have. It’s the attitude of DEPENDENCE on Jesus… and the habit of going to Him FIRST for the help you need. This episode, we want to emphasize the importance of having a...
025: Your family IS the church
Jesus loves His church. There's no doubt about it. And the church is made up of many households... but not just ANY kind of households, CHRISTIAN households. If we Christian parents are going to raise our kids to love and follow Jesus and to be a productive, healthy...
024: Working out conflict and keeping the peace with teens and adult kids
From the moment our kids begin communicating, we parents have a massive job on our hands. The interaction between two people is a powerfully important and amazingly complex web of things that we have got to have God's help to get right. It's inevitable in that pursuit...
023: Preparatory parenting: What it is and the benefits it brings
Hey parents, take a few moments to think through your growing up years. What were the different stages you went through and what were the markers in your life, those pivotal moments that you wish you had been better prepared for as parents? Do you think there are...
022: Child training conversations (an example or two)
By now you've heard us talk a lot about "training" your child in the ways they need to go in order to be prepared for life as a Christian. But what EXACTLY is that "training" supposed to look like? We thought it would be good to give you some real-life examples so you...