Podcast
Family By Design
Hosted by Kent and Liz Ward · EN
Join in on Kent and Liz's conversation about marriage and family. You won't want to miss this practical and relevant discussion.
21episodes
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Season 3: Coming Together || Episode 5: Conflict Resolution
6d ago00:23:26Tap to summarizeConflict doesn't have to be something we fear or avoid—it can become an opportunity for growth. In this episode, we explore how to handle disagreements with wisdom, humility, and grace, and how healthy conflict resolution helps build stronger marriages, healthier families, and deeper relationships.
Transcribe →Season 3: Coming Together || Episode 4: The War Is On
2w ago00:17:50Tap to summarizeWhether we realize it or not, every family is in a battle. Not against each other, but against the forces that seek to divide, distract, and destroy what God is building. In this episode, we talk about spiritual warfare, protecting your home, and how to stand firm in faith when the war is on.
Transcribe →Season 3: Coming Together || Episode 3: Building Our Values
3w ago00:25:06Tap to summarizeEvery family is built on something—whether intentional or not. In this episode, we talk about the importance of establishing godly values, how those values shape the culture of our homes, and why clarity in what matters most creates stronger marriages and families.
Transcribe →Season 3: Coming Together || Episode 2: Do Opposites Attract?
4w ago00:19:38Tap to summarizePeople often say opposites attract—but does being different actually create a stronger relationship? In this episode, we explore personality differences, compatibility, communication, and how healthy relationships are built through understanding, growth, and shared values.
Transcribe →Season 3: Coming Together || Episode 1: How Do You Know If You Have Found "The One"?
May 1500:24:37Tap to summarizeCulture often tells us to chase chemistry and feelings, but lasting relationships are built on much more than emotion alone. In this episode, we explore what it really means to find “the one,” how wisdom and spiritual alignment matter in relationships, and what healthy foundations look like before marriage.
Transcribe →Season 2: Emotional Health And Awareness || Episode 7: Regulating Under Stress
May 800:19:40Tap to summarizePressure can either push us into survival mode or lead us toward deeper dependence on God. In this episode, we unpack practical ways to regulate under stress, recognize emotional overload, and respond with wisdom and self-control in our relationships.
Transcribe →Season 2: Emotional Health And Awareness || Episode 6: When You are Overwhelmed And You Don't Know Why
May 100:18:37Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt emotionally exhausted but couldn’t explain why? In this episode, we talk about hidden overwhelm, emotional overload, and how slowing down with God can help us recognize what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Transcribe →Season 2: Emotional Health And Awareness || Episode 5: Responding Vs Reacting
Apr 3000:13:37Tap to summarizeIn the moment, reacting feels natural—but it often leads to regret. Responding, on the other hand, requires intention and self-control. In this episode, we explore the difference between reacting and responding, and how inviting God into our emotions helps us lead our marriages and families with wisdom instead of impulse.
Transcribe →Season 2: Emotional Health And Awareness || Episode 4: Recognizing Emotional Triggers
Apr 1700:20:28Tap to summarizeEmotional triggers can feel sudden, but they’re often rooted in something deeper. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize those patterns, bring them before God, and begin the process of healing so they no longer control how we show up in marriage and family life.
Transcribe →Season 2: Emotional Health And Awareness || Episode 3: Emotional Maturity Or Spiritual Activity
Apr 1000:17:50Tap to summarizeSpiritual activity can look like growth—but it doesn’t always mean transformation. In this episode, we explore the difference between being spiritually busy and emotionally mature, and why true growth in Christ impacts both our inner life and our relationships at home.
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