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Abundant Life Family PodcastThe Importance of Summer Camp | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E15The Hildebrands welcome Paytn Schumer, the Student Ministry Director at Abundant Life, and Meg Gasper, the Children’s Event Coordinator at Abundant Life, to talk about the importance of summer camp.
The hosts talked about how summer camp changed their lives. Jen was saved at a Vacation Bible School event as a child, and she learned to really follow God and grew a relationship with Him at summer camp. That camp is also where she met Bill, so it has a special place in their hearts. Bill spoke about how it was his favorite place to be, and he never wa...2025-03-2524 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastCreating Family Experiences | Abundant Life Family Podcast S2E1In this episode of the Abundant Life Family podcast, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Drew Davis, the director of Equipped Outdoors.
Drew and his wife, Charissa, use Equipped Outdoors as a ministry to introduce families to God’s creation in the outdoors. They believe that while objects and gifts come and go, experiences can last for a lifetime.
We only have a short period of time with our kids. How can you create family experiences with your kids so you can be their primary source of influence, development, and growth?
Drew shares some valuable tips on navigating fa...2024-09-1028 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBlended & Blessed (Part 2) – Parenting as a Team | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 35)Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they continue their conversation with Scott and Lori Ridings about building a blended family.
Scott and Lori share some important lessons they learned while blending their families. They were intentional with the language they used to talk about their family, which allowed them to build trust with their kids.
Scott and Lori share how they worked to connect with their kids by making time and space for conversations when the kids were ready. They share stories about disciplining their kids and navigating tough conversations.
They encouraged couples to be unified, loyal, consistent, and forgiving...2024-08-2825 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBlended & Blessed – Faith-based solutions for Blended Families | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 34)Join Bill and Jen Hildebrand as they dive deep into the complexities of building a blended family with special guests, Scott and Lori Ridings. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of combining two families into one, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover the importance of faith, communication, and setting boundaries as you navigate the journey to a harmonious blended family. Learn how to create lasting bonds, support your children, and prioritize your marriage. Perfect for anyone seeking guidance on Christian family life, marriage, and parenting. Subscribe now for more episodes on building families that last.
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Abundant Life Family PodcastSpeaking Love | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 33)In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand are joined by Doug Geiger, Director of Counseling at Abundant Life, to explore how families can effectively use the five love languages to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships.In this insightful episode, Bill, Jen, and Doug delve into the practical application of the five love languages. They discuss how understanding and speaking each other's love languages can help family members communicate more effectively, especially during challenging times. By learning to express love in ways that resonate best with each person...2024-07-1822 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBuilding Intimacy | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 30)When our lives our busy, it's easy for our soulmates to turn into our emotionally distant roommates, but true, lasting connection to our spouses require intentional effort.Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they welcome Jeff and Barb Nichols,In this episode, the Nichols share their wisdom on strengthening your marriage through building intimacy, fun, and emotional connection. They emphasize the importance of continuous effort and communication in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship.Remember, a thriving marriage is built on more than just love—it's ab...2024-06-0424 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastBuilding a Healthy Home | Abundant Life Family Podcast (Episode 29)Join hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast as they delve into the inspiring journey of the Koontz family. With 35 years of marriage and a commitment to faith, trust, and service, Pat and Justine Koontz, along with their adult daughter Tommye, share valuable insights on cultivating a thriving home culture. Discover practical strategies and heartfelt experiences that can empower your family to build lasting bonds grounded in shared values. Tune in for this enriching discussion on creating a healthy and abundant family life.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Li...2024-05-2128 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 28 | When Healing HurtsHealing can be painful. It's tempting to ignore our wounds and carry on, but true healing requires facing our hurts head-on.Discover the power of facing emotional pain head-on with hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand on the Abundant Life Family Podcast. Join family counselor Dr. Cary Corley as he delves into navigating past wounds and embracing healing from emotional trauma.In this episode, Dr. Corley emphasizes the importance of confronting our pain to move forward effectively and experience true restoration. Remember, our God is a healer and restorer, no matter how deep the wounds.2024-05-0726 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 27 | How to Handle Difficult RelationshipsResearch shows most couples go to marriage counseling about 6 years too late.But sometimes when our relationships get difficult, there's not a major breach of trust. It's the little, every-day annoyances that build up and change our perceptions of each other.But our spouse is not the enemy.In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with family counselor, Dr. Cary Corley to talk about how to turn the tide when our relationships start getting difficult.Cary gives us practical tools and...2024-04-2323 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 26 | Sex & Intimacy Within MarriageSex. For Christians, sex is a topic that's not always talked about. So when couples struggle in the area of sex and intimacy, it can often be hard to seek help. In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Steve Brown and his wife Jodi. Steve and Jody have mentored many younger couples in the areas of sex and intimacy and Steve teaches on the topic in the Abundant Life Merge Pre-Marital Counseling Class. The Browns share their experience and wisdom in building a marriage that lasts b...2024-04-0926 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastThe Abundant Life Family Podcast Episode 25 | Managing Expectations with In-LawsWhen we get married, we create a brand new family from two existing families. Many times, we grow up with different traditions, expectations, routines, and habits. Sometimes those differences can be easily adapted. Sometimes, it can be more of a struggle. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand chat with Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Campuses, Lance Harrington, and his wife Rebecca Harrington, Johnson County Campus Worship Leader, about managing and navigating expectations when it comes to our in-laws. The Harringtons share about their experiences navigating different, and sometimes u...2024-03-2926 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 24 | Navigating ConflictWhether you've been married 30 minutes or 30 years, conflict is inevitable. But it's how we deal with conflict that makes or breaks a marriage. On this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jonathan and Angela Buttram and talk about how to handle conflict in a healthy and biblical way. James 4:1 says "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?" Whether it's love, respect, significance, or something else...when we are fighting, we are battling for something. The key, in marriage, or...2024-03-1223 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 23 | Communication & ConnectionWe've all heard it before, "communication is key." But in practice, true communication in relationships and marriage can be difficult. What happens when two different people who grew up in two different households with two different communication models get married? On today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Jonathan and Angela Buttram about intentional, biblical, communication in marriage. The Buttrams share about their journey and learning how to navigate differing communication styles. Ultimately, they learned it wasn't about communicating to be heard, but communicating to understand. The Buttrams have been...2024-02-2727 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 22 | The Family MissionMatthew 28:19 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. But how do we cultivate a heart for the nations within our families? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Jeremy Brownlee, pastor of missions at Abundant Life, to talk about how we can be intentional with our families to help our kids live on mission. Jeremy shares practical ways he has incorporated cross-cultural service with his own kids and some tips for you as you shepherd your children to live a life on mission. For more...2024-02-1326 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 21 | Preparing Your Kids For DatingIn this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Rod and Janna Handley and talk about how to prepare your kids for the dating years. What boundaries do you set as Christian parents for your kids when it comes to dating and what do you do, when your child is unwilling to respect those boundaries? These are just some of the tough questions these experienced parents tackle when it comes to navigating teen dating.For more resources on building a family that lasts, visit our website at...2024-01-3023 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 20 | Remarriage After DivorceMarriage is challenging no matter what. But when we add new factors and people into our families through re-marriage – whether it's divorce or after a death – it can bring even more challenges and pain. But there is hope! In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling at Abundant Life to discuss what it means to have a successful remarriage and blended family through a Christ-centered approach. Blending effectively and parenting with re-marriage will require you to die to yourself and...2024-01-1622 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 19 | From Fear to Faith a Single Mom's JourneyWhat happens when life as you know it crumbles and the perfect family you thought you would have is gone? Suddenly finding yourself navigating life as a single parent can stir up feelings of fear, loneliness, anxiety, worthlessness, and more. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with single mom, Berlice Salgado to discuss how she navigated those feelings and replaced her fear with a faith in God. Berlice shares how she studied God’s word, lived in prayer and found Biblical community to help her become the parent Go...2024-01-0223 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 18: From Blended to BondedThere are more blended families (or step-families) in American society today than ever before. But some are less the Brady Bunch and more of just two separate families living in the same home. So what does it take to go from blended to truly bonded? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to discuss common issues parents in blended families face. From co-parenting, to discipline, to favoritism and everything in between – Pastor Phil shares his best Biblical advice for blended families struggling through difficult situations....2023-12-1925 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 17 | Emotional Healing and Wellness"I don't need counseling! I can fix it myself!"Does that sound familiar? Sometimes we need a little more than duct tape and glue to hold our life together. In fact, there are times we need a counselor or coach to help us see through the complications and tangled messes of life. In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Doug Geiger, the director of Abundant Life Counseling Center. Doug Geiger shares the importance of and seeking wise counsel, how to select a biblical counselor, and when...2023-12-0525 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastAbundant Life Family Podcast Episode 15: International AdoptionWhat's it like to navigate an international adoption? When the Lord puts a call on your heart to adopt, what are the practical next steps? In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Abundant Life members, Rob and Tatum Poettgen to talk about their real-life experience of adopting a child from another country. They give you tips for navigating an international adoption. For more information on our Foster & Adopt Ministry and resources available to foster and adoptive families at Abundant Life, go to livingproof.co/family.
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Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 15: Single ParentingThe ideal situation is not always reality. In America today, almost half our children are raised in a home that is either a single parent household, a blended family, or being raised by a family member that is not the biological parent. Single parenting can come with lots of challenges. But there is hope. In today's episode of the Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Pastor Phil Hopper to give spiritual encouragement for single parents who are trying to walk the path and commit their children to Jesus. Pastor Phil gives...2023-11-0726 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 13: How to Talk to Young ChildrenSometimes helping our young children find the right words to communicate their emotions and feelings can be tricky. In this Episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Natalie Berry, a Licensed Counselor in the Abundant Life Counseling Center who specializes in counseling children. She shares her tips and tools she uses to help you communicate with the younger children in your life. For more tools to help you build a family that lasts, visit us at livingproof.co/family
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to...2023-10-1031 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 12: Meet the HostsMeet the Hildebrands, the “unlikely couple.” In this episode of the Abundant Life Family Podcast, our hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand give us a glimpse into their lives as we hear some of their story – from their call to Jesus, call to ministry, commitment to marriage, and most recently their call to Abundant Life. Bill and Jen discuss the challenges they faced, and lessons learned as they built their marriage and their family. We hope their story will help your family as you navigate this journey. Go to livingproof.co/family for more resources to help you "Build a Family...2023-09-2621 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 10: Mile Marker #9 – Grand parentingGrandparents have the opportunity to uniquely impact the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Janel Doll, a grandmother of 10 and 20-year volunteer in children’s ministry. Janel talks about her experiences and gives us all pointers on the intentional influence grandparents can have on the spiritual lives of their grandchildren.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingproof.co/family for more resources. The Abundant Life Family Podcast drops every othe...2023-09-0623 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 9: Mile Marker #8 – MarriageThe most important relationship in our lives outside of Jesus is our spouse. As couples begin to think about marriage, it’s necessary to do the work – before and during – to ensure that marriage is built upon a solid foundation. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Young Adult Pastor Jonathan Clark and his wife Sydney, and Scott and Lori Ridings, to give us their insight into helping couples approach this significant stage of life.
The Family Ministry at Abundant Life is here to help you build a family that lasts. Check out livingp...2023-09-0533 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 8: Mile Marker #7 – Preparing for AdulthoodParenting skills and tactics must continue to grow as our children grow. We parents toddlers differently than we would parent our teens and as our children leave home and become adults themselves, our parenting must move from instruction and discipline to become more of a coach. In this episode, our Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Bill and Karen Ward – who have 5 adult children of their own – to share wisdom and insight about how we can adapt our parenting styles as our children become adults and coaching them through this life-change.
Th...2023-08-3129 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 7: Mile Marker #6: Graduation & Preparing to LaunchPerhaps one of the biggest steps, and most official steps our kids take from childhood to adulthood is high school graduation. This can be a time filled with trepidation, anxiety, excitement, and all of the above. In this episode, hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Student Pastor Toshaun Avery to talk about how we can use this time to keep the lines of communication open and prepare our students to leave home. For more information and resources about preparing your children to leave home, go to livingproof.co/family.
The Family Ministry at Abundant L...2023-08-3027 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 6: Mile Marker #5 – The Rite of PassageAs Christian parents, seeing our children grow up to become adults who love the Lord is perhaps our greatest desire. In this episode, Bill and Jen Hildebrand sit down with Les Norman, as he shares his childhood story, and how God is helping him break chains of sin and abuse as he raises his own children. Les shares how he guided his children through a Rite of Passage to intentionally share with them what it means to be a Man of God and gives you practical tools to help you incorporate this important Mile Marker in your own parenting...2023-08-2926 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 5: Mile Marker #4 – Preparing for AdolescenceCan parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?" What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counselingwill share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. It is so important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. Between the ages...2023-08-2425 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 4: Mile Marker #3 – Salvation & BaptismOne of the greatest privileges that comes with being a parent is the opportunity to lead your kid to the Lord! Abundant Life Family Ministry Podcast hosts, Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Pastor Chad Glover on how we can guide our children through this process, even at a young age. Pastor Chad helps us to understand that even though we are not perfect parents, God wants to use us in their spiritual formation, no matter our background or story! For more information tools and resources on guiding your children through salvation and baptism, go to livingproof.co/family. 2023-08-2326 min
Abundant Life Family PodcastEpisode 3: Mile Marker #2 – Preparing our Children for SchoolWhether public school, homeschool, private school, or another option, heading off to school is an important Mile Marker to the formation of our children. Every child has unique and differing needs throughout their stages of education and growth. In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with experienced parents Rob and Tatum Poettgen and Pastor Pat Koontz to glean insight from their experiences on preparing their children for school and the challenges and celebrations that come along with this important mile marker. If you are looking for more resources to help guide your children t...2023-08-2228 min