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Pastor's Connection Podcast13 - Craig Alsup on the Benefits of Short-term Missions TripsThomas Osterkamp talks with Craig Alsup about the benefits of short-term missions trips. Craig Alsup is the associate director for Asia at MANNA Worldwide: https://www.facebook.com/craig.alsup55/ The Family Meeting exists to help you have the meaningful relationships that you desire in your marriage and family. Along with the podcast, Thomas and Lysandra offer books, devotionals, and well as speaking at marriage retreats and conferences—providing real, practical help for ministry families. Contact them today at info@familymeeting.org to help the marriages and families in your church grow stronger today! https://ww...2025-07-2859 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast12 - Dustin Alley on Developing a Thriving Men's MinistryThomas Osterkamp talks with Dustin Alley about developing a thriving men's ministry in your church. Dustin Alley is the founder of Men After God: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.alley.87 Men After God: https://www.menaftergod.net/ BroTech Design is your go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at info@brotech.design for assistance and transform your...2025-07-211h 07
Pastor's Connection Podcast11 - Robby Greene on Developing Generosity in Your ChurchThomas Osterkamp talks with Robby Greene about developing generosity in your church. Robby Greene is the lead pastor of Lavon Drive Baptist Church in Garland, Texas: https://www.facebook.com/robby.greene.16 Not Your Parents' Offering Plate: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Parents-Offering-Plate/dp/1501804928/ BroTech Design is your go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at info@brotech...2025-07-141h 05
Family MeetingFMP 250: What You Should Never Say to Your KidsYour words shape your child's world—more than you know. In this special milestone 250th episode of the Family Meeting Podcast, the four Osterkamp girls take over the mics to talk about what you should never say to your children. We're sharing real comments from our Family Meeting community, powerful research on the lasting effects of negative language, and the biblical call to speak life over our kids. You'll hear: Phrases that leave lasting emotional scars—even if said in frustration. The long-term impact of negative words on your child's identity and confidence. What the...2025-07-0942 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast9 - Dan Bergman on Digital EvangelismThomas Osterkamp talks with Dan Bergman about digital evangelism. Dan Bergman is a digital evangelist and founder of Posting The Gospel: https://www.facebook.com/danielbergman99 How to share the gospel online tutorial video: https://youtu.be/e6DWGx6beus Digital evangelism presentation: https://youtu.be/Vd0hiWCNiFA Dan's ministry website: www.postingthegospel.com Discipleship website: https://www.new2jesus.com/ The Family Meeting exists to help you have the meaningful relationships that you desire in your marriage and family. Along with the podcast, Thomas and Lysandra...2025-07-071h 06
Pastor's Connection Podcast9 - Yi Lee On ICE Raids And The ChurchThomas Osterkamp talks with Yi Lee about ICE raids and the church. Yi Lee is an immigration lawyer and founder of Olive Branch Immigration Services in Port Orange, Florida: yi.lee@olivebranchimmigration.org 1-888-419-5817 https://www.olivebranchimmigration.org/about Know your rights info: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/ https://floridaimmigrant.org/know-your-rights/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13051640848&gbraid=0AAAAABbQ9b4e36z2FswqpLAUjaIOyTfvg&gclid=CjwKCAjw3_PCBhA2EiwAkH_j4piUy6i1W-oQmvjFDvJ6P-VLuROkHIM6xCAebuvYKPjhdTWpCVTLlhoC-pAQAvD_BwE The Family Meeting exists to...2025-06-3055 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast8 - Ryan Livingston on Maximizing Your Facilities For Kingdom ImpactThomas Osterkamp talks with Ryan Livingston about maximizing your facilities for kingdom impact. Ryan Livingston is the Lead Pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Sarasota, Florida: https://www.facebook.com/RevRyanLivingston BroTech Design is you go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at info@brotech.design for assistance and transform you online experience! For questions or comments...2025-06-2354 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast7 - Dennis Fountain on Leading Your Staff WellThomas Osterkamp talks with Dennis Fountain about leading your staff well. Dennis Fountain is the founder and Lead Pastor of Moses Lake Baptist Church in Moses Lake, Washington: https://www.facebook.com/dennisandhannah.fountain The Family Meeting exists to help you have the meaningful relationships that you desire in your marriage and family. Along with the podcast, Thomas and Lysandra offer books, devotionals, as well as speaking at marriage retreats and conferences—providing real, practical help for ministry families. Contact them today at info@familymeeting.org to help the marriages and families in your church gr...2025-06-161h 06
Pastor's Connection Podcast6 - Aaron McBride on Night of HopeThomas Osterkamp talks with Aaron McBride about Night of Hope and outreach events. Aaron McBride is the lead pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Fallon, Nevada: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.mcbride.462279 The Family Meeting exists to help you have the meaningful relationships that you desire in your marriage and family. Along with the podcast, Thomas and Lysandra offer books, devotionals, as well as speaking at marriage retreats and conferences- providing real, practical help for ministry families. Contact them today at info@familymeeting.org to help the marriages and families in your church grow stronger...2025-06-0956 minPastor's Connection Podcast5 - JC Groves on Personal Growth As A PastorThomas Osterkamp talks with JC Groves about personal growth as a pastor, the RFP, and starting Hope Church. JC Groves is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Ringgold, Georgia and the host of the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/jc.groves The Family Meeting exists to help you have the meaningful relationships that you desire in your marriage and family. Along with the podcast, Thomas and Lysandra offer books, devotionals, as well as speaking at marriage retreats and conferences- providing real, practical help for ministry families. Contact them at info...2025-06-0256 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast4 - Having A Pastoral Succession PlanThomas Osterkamp talks with Anthony Fusco about having a smooth pastoral succession plan. Anthony Fusco is the Lead Pastor of Northwest Bible Church in Hilliard, Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.fusco.31586 BroTech Design is your go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at info@brotech.design for assistance and transform your online experience! www.brotech.design2025-05-2654 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast3 - Kirk Kirkland on Reaching Lost People In Your ChurchThomas Osterkamp talks with Kirk Kirkland about reaching lost people in your church. Kirk Kirkland is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Revive City Church in Cincinnati, Ohio and a Church Planting Catalyst with the North American Mission Board: https://www.facebook.com/pastorkirkkirkland BroTech Design is your go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at info@brotech.design...2025-05-201h 04
Pastor's Connection Podcast2 - Tony Liuzzo on Walking Through Personal Hardship as a PastorThomas Osterkamp talks with Tony Liuzzo about walking through personal hardship as a pastor and his son's battle with a rare cancer. Tony Liuzzo is the pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio and the president of Baptist Evangelistic Missionary Association: https://www.facebook.com/tonywliuzzo BroTech Design is your go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at...2025-05-1256 min
Pastor's Connection Podcast1 - James Bell on Loneliness In MinistryThomas Osterkamp talks with James Bell about loneliness in ministry and the purpose of the Pastors Connection Network. James Bell is the pastor of First Baptist in Fenton, Michigan and the cofounder of the Pastors Connection Network: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007335404971# BroTech Design is your go-to destination for exceptional web design and reliable hosting solutions. They create stunning websites that captivate your audience and ensure seamless performance, helping your church or business thrive online. Elevate your digital presence with their tailored services at BroTech Design! Contact them today at info@brotech.design f...2025-05-0554 min
Family MeetingFMP 234: Creative DisciplineIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share creative discipline ideas from their listeners ranging from extra chores to no more pizza for life. Jump into the conversation and share your creative discipline ideas! To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your thoughts on this episode send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-03-1956 min
Family MeetingFMP 233: The Purpose Of Your MarriageIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra answer some questions from their latest marriage retreat and talk about the true purpose of your marriage. If we have the wrong purpose in mind, we will become disappointed and disillusioned in our marriages. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your thoughts on this episode send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly...2025-03-1248 min
Family MeetingFMP 232: Equipping Your Kids To Resolve ConflictIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give some suggestions on teaching your kids how to handle conflict resolution on their own. All relationships have conflict at times so it is important that they learn how to navigate it in a healthy way. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your thoughts on the episode send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join...2025-03-0551 min
Family MeetingFMP 231: Planning A Secret Couple's GetawayIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about their secret couple's getaway that they went on for Valentine's Day. Listen in to get some ideas on planning your own couple's getaway and some suggestions for ways to spice up your sex life. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your thoughts on the episode send an email to info@familymeeting.com or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join...2025-02-2653 min
Family MeetingFMP 230: When To Talk To Your Kids And When To Give Them SpaceIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra try to find the balance between giving your kids the space that they need while also encouraging them to talk about what is going on in their lives. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions a receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-02-1947 min
Family MeetingFMP 229: Wait For It, Work For ItIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look into society's desire to have everything right now. As a couple, we need to learn to set goals and work towards them together. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-02-1247 min
Family MeetingFMP 228: Your Biggest Parenting RegretsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share some of their listeners" biggest parenting regrets and offer some encouragement and advice to those parents. What's your biggest parenting regret? To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-02-0548 min
Family MeetingFMP 227: Spicing Up The BedroomIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra discuss some ways that you and yours spouse can break up the monotony in your bedroom. Your physical relationship doesn't have to be boring! Listen in and find ways to bring back the excitement in your relationship. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly...2025-01-2957 min
Family MeetingFMP 226: The Fledgling Stage Of ParentingIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the challenges that they are facing in their current stage of parenting. They have dubbed this the fledgling stage of parenting. Listen in as they share some tips on how to help your children leave the nest. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our...2025-01-2259 min
Family MeetingFMP 225: Words Every Parent Should Say To Their ChildrenIn this episode, the Osterkamp girls takeover the podcast and share the helpful phrases that they believe that it is important for kids to hear from their parents on a regular basis. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info2familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-01-1535 min
Family MeetingFMP 224: Choosing What Battles To FightIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about learning what battles to let go and what battles you need to fight. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-01-0858 min
Family MeetingFMP 223: Year In ReviewIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra take a look back at everything that happened in 2024 and look ahead to what is in store for 2025. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2025-01-0154 min
Family MeetingFMP 222: Christmas Around The WorldIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra take a look at Christmas traditions all around the world. Which Christmas tradition is your family favorite? To watch the full video to subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-12-2539 min
Family MeetingFMP 221: The Power Of A Praying SpouseIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share specific ways that you should be praying for your spouse and how that positively impacts you and your relationship. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-12-1849 min
Family MeetingFMP 220: The Impact Of Broken RelationshipsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the effects of broken family relationships and the steps that you can take to try and repair them. To watch the full video subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-12-1151 min
Family MeetingFMP 219: Your Family's Sleep HabitsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their strategy for establishing healthy sleep habits for your family from infancy to adulthood. Getting good sleep is an important part of rest, growth, and overall health. To watch the full video subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-12-0447 min
Family MeetingFMP 218: Problem Solving As A TeamIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore the damage that can be done to your relationship when you choose to problem solve on your own instead of including your spouse in the process. To watch the full video to subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-11-2757 min
Family MeetingFMP 217: FriendsgivingIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra encourage you to get your friends together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Listen in for tips and suggestions on how to have a low pressure Friendsgiving. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@famlymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-11-2048 min
Family MeetingFMP 216: Exploring Your Local AreaIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give you their tips and suggestions for exploring your local area with little to no cost for you and your family. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-11-1349 min
Family MeetingFMP 215: Passive Truth TellingIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the difference between active and passive truth telling. We need to be completely open and honest with each other, instead of holding information back unless we are specifically asked about it. Too watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to infor@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-11-0649 min
Family MeetingFMP 214: The Love Chapter And Your KidsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra walk through the definition of love from 1 Corinthians 13 and apply that definition to the way that we should be treating our children. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-302 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-10-3059 min
Family MeetingFMP 213: Constantly Fighting With My SpouseIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra offer help to those couples who are constantly fighting about everything. They help dig to the root cause of the issues and offer practical steps to begin to live at peace with each other. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call...2024-10-2353 min
Family MeetingFMP 212: How To Talk To Your Kids About Differences In RulesIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give some tips for how to talk to your kids about the differences in rules between your family and another. No two families look alike, so helping your kids to be able to logically think through those differences will help them establish their own rules as they grow older. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. ...2024-10-1653 min
Family MeetingFMP 211: Insecurities In MarriageIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share some common insecurities that could impact your marriage. In order to work on our insecurities we need to be made aware of what they are. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now! 2024-10-0954 min
Family MeetingFMP 210: Giving Your Children To The LordIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about trusting God to take care of your kids. They also touch on baby dedications, and constantly placing your children back into God's hands. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-10-0249 min
Family MeetingFMP 209: 10 Things To Say To Your Spouse FrequentlyIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share 10 things that wives should say to their husbands frequently and 10 things that husbands should say to their wives frequently. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-09-2549 min
Family MeetingFMP 208: The Why Behind DisciplineIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra help you evaluate the why behind your discipline. If we don't have the right motivation for disciplining our children, then our discipline won't produce the desired results. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-09-1848 min
Family MeetingFMP 207: Something Needs To ChangeIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra help you take some actionable steps to make the changes that you need to make in your personal life and in your relationship. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-09-1143 min
Family MeetingFMP 206: Parenting Q&AIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra answer your parenting questions such as: Why is yelling at your kids bad?, What's wrong with just wanting your child to obey just because I said so?, and What steps can you take when you are stuck in the shame of your parenting mistakes? To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation...2024-09-0455 min
Family MeetingFMP 205: Does Your Family Know You're Dependable?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra encourage you to make dependability a priority in your family life. Your spouse and kids should always know that they can count on you. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-08-2851 min
Family MeetingFMP 204: Using Questions To Guide Your Child's Decision MakingIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the importance of guiding your children to think logically through the circumstances that they face in life instead of just telling them exactly what to do. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-08-2143 min
Family MeetingFMP 203: Top Ten Marriage ListsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra have some fun sharing their listeners' answers to questions such as, "What are the top ten least romantic places to honeymoon. Listen in and see if your answer is number one! To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-08-1444 min
Family MeetingFMP 202: Finding Balance In AuthenticityIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra try to help us walk the line between being authentic and maintaining a good reputation. The key is not to pull too far to one side or the other. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-08-0749 min
Family MeetingFMP 201: Am I Married To A Narcissist?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give the details of what narcissism looks like so that you can evaluate whether these characteristics are present in your own life or in your spouse's life. They also give suggestions for how to get help for the abuse suffered by a narcissistic spouse. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation...2024-07-3141 min
Family MeetingFMP 200: It's Time For A Family Meeting 2In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra have a family meeting with their daughters. Listen in as they get the whole family together to celebrate episode 200. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-07-241h 13
Family MeetingFMP 199: Empty Nester Bucket ListIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look down the road and talk about what they want to do when all of their kids are out of the house. They also share what listeners have on their empty nester bucket lists. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call...2024-07-1741 min
Family MeetingFMP 198: Dealing With Self HarmIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how to deal with self harm. They explore the reasons that kids harm themselves, things to watch for, and steps to get them help. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-07-1047 min
Family MeetingFMP 197: Silence!In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra find the irony of talking about silence. Sometimes we need to learn to be quiet and sometimes we need to learn to communicate. This episode will give ideas for both ends of the silence spectrum. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra?? Join our monthly members only...2024-07-0341 min
Family MeetingFMP 196: What Do You Expect?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore the affects that our expectations can have on our kids. The expectations that we have for them can subconsciously impact the way that we treat them. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a replay on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-06-2646 min
Family MeetingFMP 195: Is Social Media Killing Your Marriage?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra dive into the dangers of social media in your marriage relationship. Social media can be a great tool, but it can also do a lot of damage. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-06-1947 min
Family MeetingFMP 194: The Family BankIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the importance of depositing quality time into the family bank. We have a limited amount of time to spend with our family. Let's make sure that we spend it wisely! To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-06-1241 min
Family MeetingFMP 193: Ask Us Anything!In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra are put into the hot seat with the questions that you have sent in. They will cover everything from is it ok to choose to not have kids, should your kids choose what school they go to, and is oral sex ok? To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas...2024-06-0546 min
Family MeetingFMP 192: Healing From Emotional PainIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share a process that you can use to begin to heal from the emotional pain that you have experienced. Healing takes time, and the best time to start healing is today. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only call now!2024-05-2949 min
Family MeetingFMP 191: Raising Boys To Become GentlemenIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra step into unfamiliar territory to talk about parenting boys. It's important for boys to be boys, but at the same time learn to be gentlemen. Listen in as they share some things that your boys need to know. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904- 257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our...2024-05-2249 min
Family MeetingFMP 190: How To Handle Work Capacity DifferencesIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the difficulties that differing work capacities can cause, and how to handle those work capacity differences. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-05-151h 00
Family MeetingFMP 189: Making Mother's Day SpecialIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their thoughts on how to make Mother's Day a memorable day for the mothers in your life. A little planning goes a long way in honoring your own mom and the mother of your children. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members...2024-05-0841 min
Family MeetingFMP 188: What To Do In A One-Sided MarriageIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give encouragement to those who are in a one-sided marriage. It can be extremely disheartening to feel like the only one working on your marriage! Listen in as they give some practical steps for you to take to continue to invest in your marriage. T watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation...2024-05-0140 min
Family MeetingFMP 187: More Than Cousins, Best FriendsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the benefits of developing the relationships between your kids and their cousins. No one understands your crazy family like your cousins do! To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-04-2439 min
Family MeetingFMP 186: Growing Together Or Growing Apart?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk growth. We all should be growing in every area of our lives, but what can we do to ensure that we are growing together instead of growing apart? To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-04-1747 min
Family MeetingFMP 185: Becoming Approachable To Your KidsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra help you evaluate whether you are truly approachable to your kids or not. Sometimes we can let them know that we aren't interested in talking to them without even knowing it. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-04-101h 00
Family MeetingFMP 184: Infidelity Can Lead To DivorceIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra finish a 3 part series on the leading causes of divorce. This episode encourages you to set up safeguards in your relationship. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-04-0346 min
Family MeetingFMP 183: Money Problems Can Lead To DivorceIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra continue a 3 part series on the leading causes of divorce. This episode focuses in on getting on the same page financially. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-03-2753 min
Family MeetingFMP 182: Lack Of Commitment Can Lead To DivorceIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra start a 3 part series on the leading causes of divorce. This episode focuses in on a lack of commitment caused by the wrong view of love and marriage. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-03-2042 min
Family MeetingFMP 181: I Have A Newborn, Now What?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra jump back into the newborn stage of life by surveying mothers of newborns. These moms share their experience and advice about this wonderful stage of life. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now! 2024-03-1350 min
Family MeetingFMP 180: The Five Love Languages And The BedroomIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look at the five love languages apply to the bedroom. Knowing your spouse's love languages can take your sex life to the next level. Take the five love languages quiz. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-03-0651 min
Family MeetingFMP 179: How To Have Hard Conversations With Your KidsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the need to sometimes have difficult conversations with your children. Listen in as they give a framework for how to have these conversations with your kids. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!2024-02-2835 min
Family MeetingFMP 178: Looking For The Best In Your SpouseIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra encourage you to look for the good in your spouse. What you choose to focus on in a person will affect the way that you view them, so choose to focus on the positive. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching c...2024-02-2144 min
Family MeetingFMP 177: Life's Not FairIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share how they teach their children that life isn't fair. Learning to deal with the fact that life isn't fair will help them to overcome the obstacles that come their way and help others in their time of need. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to info@familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join ou...2024-02-1443 min
Family MeetingFMP 66: Pastor AppreciationIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about Pastor Appreciation month. You have the ability to be such an encouragement to your pastors and their families. Listen in as Thomas and Lysandra share some ideas for how you can bless your pastors. To share your ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-10-2040 min
Family MeetingFMP 62: Isn't It Romantic?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra dive into the world of romance. In a lot of relationships romance dies out pretty early, but it shouldn't. Listen in as Thomas and Lysandra give some very specific ways that you can bring romance back into your relationship. To share your episode ideas, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-09-2241 min
Family MeetingFMP 59: Isabella InterviewIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra interview their second oldest daughter, Isabella. Isabella shares her favorite memories and the mistakes that Thomas and Lysandra have made as parents. To share your episode ideas, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-09-0130 min
Family MeetingFMP 52: Everyone's a criticIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the right way to deal with criticism. It seems like everyone has an opinion on how you ought to live your life. You will face criticism, and it is important to know how to handle it correctly. To invite Thomas and Lysandra to speak at your next event, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-07-1441 min
Family MeetingFMP 42: Blending FamiliesIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore the subject of blended families. Bringing people together from different family backgrounds to form a new family unit can be difficult at times, but it is possible to build healthy happy home. To share your tips and stories of blending families send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-05-0533 min
Family MeetingFMP 41: Keeping Up With The JonesesIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the allure of materialism. If we aren't careful, then we will begin to live our lives for things, and we will teach our children to do the same. Listen in as they share some strategies for dealing with the desire of wanting more. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-04-2843 min
Family MeetingFMP 40: Family DayIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about why family day is so important to them. They also share some of their favorite family day ideas. To ask your questions or share your family day ideas with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-04-2148 min
Family MeetingFMP 39: Recovering From An Affair Part 2In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share a listener's story about her affair and how they are working through it. An affair doesn't have to be the end of your relationship, but it will take a lot of commitment to work through it. To ask your questions or share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-04-1448 min
Family MeetingFMP 38: Recovering From An AffairIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share a listener's story about her affair and how they are working through it. An affair doesn't have to be the end of your relationship, but it will take a lot of commitment to work through it. To ask your questions or share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-04-0736 min
Family MeetingFMP 37: Dealing With DisruptionsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how their lives were recently turned upside down. Life doesn't always go according to plan, and how you respond in those moments can make all the difference. To ask questions or share your story with them, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-03-3146 min
Family MeetingFMP 36: Mentoring Your KidsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their strategy for discipling their children. Too many parents are passing the responsibility of the spiritual formation of their kids on to their church and school, or worse yet they aren't thinking about it at all. To ask your questions, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com You can find the spiritual mentoring curriculum mentioned in this episode at http://gnbc.church/3G.html For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-03-2434 min
Family MeetingFMP 35: Balancing the Crazy InterviewIn this episode, Thomas asks Lysandra about her new book, Balancing the Crazy. Losing balance in our lives can cause us a lot of problems. Lysandra's new book seeks to help us find and keep our balance amidst the craziness of life. To ask your questions or share your thoughts on Balancing the Crazy, send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-01-2128 min
Family MeetingFMP 34: Starting The New Year Off RightIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra get us ready for the new year. The new year is a great time to establish some goals in your life. What do you want to accomplish this year? To share your plans and goals with them send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-01-1637 min
Family MeetingFMP 33: Who Does What?In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra tackle the topic of household responsibilities. Figuring out who does what can be a hot button issue in some homes. Listen in as Thomas and Lysandra share how their home operates and some suggestions for your home as well. To share your thoughts on household responsibilities send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2021-01-0834 min
Family MeetingFMP 32: Navigating ChristmasIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give some advice on family and Christmas. Christmas can bring a lot of good memories or a lot of bad memories, and it all depends on how you choose to navigate it. Listen in and get some ideas for how you can handle the holidays. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-12-2445 min
Family MeetingFMP 31: Unconditional LoveIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how our children perceive the way that we love them. Listen in and evaluate yourself on the way that you are loving your kids. To share your episode ideas send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.comFor more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-12-1937 min
Family MeetingFMP 30: The TalkIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their thoughts on talking to your children about sex. This crucial conversation can be so awkward, but it doesn't have to be. Listen in to get some ideas to make the talk go a lot smoother. To share your experience with the talk send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-11-3041 min
Family MeetingFMP 29: Marriage Lies part 3In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra continue to talk about some of the common lies that we believe about marriage. If these lies are present in our relationships, eventually they will cause problems. Listen in and see if you have fallen for any of these lies. To share your marriage lies with us or suggest a podcast topic send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-11-1431 min
Family MeetingFMP 28: Marriage Lies part 2In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about some of the common lies that we believe about marriage. If these lies are present in our relationships, eventually they will cause problems. Listen in and see if you have fallen for any of these lies. to share your marriage lies with us or suggest a podcast topic send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-10-0232 min
Family MeetingFMP 27: Marriage LiesIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about some of the common lies that we believe about marriage. If these lies are present in our relationships, eventually they will cause problems. Listen in and see if you have fallen for any of these lies. To share your marriage lies with us or suggest a podcast topic send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-09-2534 min
Family MeetingFMP 26: SleepoversIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their thoughts on their kids and sleepovers. Spending the night with friends can be some of the best times of your childhood, but it can also lead to some of our worst childhood experiences. Listen in as Thomas and Lysandra share some tips to make it a goo time for your kids, and also share some warnings to keep your children safe. To ask a question about sleepovers send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-09-1839 min
Family MeetingFMP 25: Managing The Busy SeasonsIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how to make it through the busy seasons of life. Sometimes life can seem so overwhelming with so many things going on. How can we keep up? Listen in as they share their thoughts on decluttering your schedule to make time for what is really important. To ask you questions or to share your ideas with them send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-09-1145 min
Family MeetingFMP 24: Talking ToddlersIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore what it's like to raise toddlers. These formative years in your child's life can be some of the most challenging and yet rewarding as a parent. They will answer some of your questions and share some of the things that worked for them as they raised four toddlers of their own. To ask your questions or to share your parenting stories send them an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-07-1152 min
Family MeetingFMP 23: Screen ZombiesIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about kids and technology. The average child sits in front of a screen for way too much time. Between TV, video games, phones, and a host of other tech gadgets, our children's lives are being consumed by screen time. Listen in for suggestions on how you can put screen time in its proper place in your child's life. To ask your questions or to share your screen time suggestions with them send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-07-0343 min
Family MeetingFMP 22: Dealing with emotional abuseIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra dive into the topic of emotional abuse. Chances are that someone that you love is going through this pain. Listen in as they share some of their tips for dealing with emotional abuse so that you can better help your friends and family. To ask your questions or to share your episode ideas with them send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-06-2644 min
Family MeetingFMP 21: Renovating your bedroomIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give the fourth session in their 2020 Marriage Conference, Relationship Renovation. The fourth session is on renovating the bedroom. To ask your marriage questions send an email to podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information for to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-06-2538 min
Family MeetingFMP 6: Living with depressionIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about living with depression. They pull back the curtain on their personal lives and share how they deal with Thomas' battle with depression. Chances are that someone in your life struggles with a mental illness, listen in and get some ideas on how you can help them. Please share your battle with depression with them by sending an email at podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information go to www.thomasosterkamp.com 2020-02-2137 min
Family MeetingFMP 1: Welcome to the Family, Parenting Wins and Fails, and Why You Should Have Family MeetingsThomas and Lysandra have been married for over sixteen years, and they have four daughters. They have been leading Good News Church in Cedar Rapids, Ia for the last ten years. In this episode, Thomas and Lysandra introduce their family and their goals for the Family Meeting Podcast. They share their favorite and least favorite things about parenting and their parenting wins and fails. Feel free to share yours by emailing them at podcast@thomasosterkamp.com For more information, articles, and videos go to www.thomasosterkamp.com2020-01-1734 min