As For Me And My House
Husband and wife duo Jordan and Milena Ciciotti take you on a raw and unfiltered journey through their lives as followers of Jesus and parents of four littles. Whether they are sharing truth and Biblical wisdom, giving relationship advice, or telling funny stories of their dogs, Jordan and Milena seek to exist as a platform for encouragement, love, and support for all who listen.
Tue, April 15, 2025
How To Have A Peaceful Home
Hey Friends! If you've ever felt a desire to fellowship with others by opening up your home, but have held back from doing so due to fear of a chaotic and wild home life deterring your company, then we pray this episode encourages you with some practical insights. In order to have peace in our homes, the Prince of Peace must be the center of our households. Tune in to hear how Jordan and Milena are learning to cultivate a peaceful home even in the midst of hectic and busy rhythms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, April 07, 2025
Milena's Miracle: A Visit From Angels
Hello friends! Thank you for joining us for another episode of As For Me and My House podcast! On this week's show, Milena and Jordan discuss a recent encounter with angels. While this may be cause for skepticism for some, we who believe the Bible and take it seriously should not be surprised to have experiences with spiritual beings from time to time. After all, Hebrews 1:14 says, that angels are "ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation," and later on in chapter 13 verse 2, we are told to "not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Additionally, we are told that angels visited and ministered to Jesus after his temptation in the wilderness in Matthew 4:11. If you've ever had a similar encounter like Milena describes in this episode, be sure to leave a comment below and share your experience! We look forward to reading your testimonies! Be blessed! Thank you to Glorify App for sponsoring today's video! Visit glorify-app.com/myhouse to download the Glorify App for FREE! Listen to the music created by our friends at House of Psalms here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5IQ6SUsluYbDrMy2e7cGw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 18, 2025
Navigating Major Life Changes With Elisha and Katie From Now That We're A Family
As the saying goes, "life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans," and that statement couldn't be more true when your family is in the midst of major life shifts. Maybe you're moving across the country. Perhaps you just welcomed your first child into the world. Or it could be that you started a new career with entirely different rhythms that need to be quickly learned. Regardless of the shift you and your family are making, the Lord is always at work accomplishing His purposes in your life, if we would just pause long enough to take note. In this episode, we are joined once again by our sweet friends Elisha and Katie Voetberg of Now That We're A Family. We were so refreshed and encouraged to hear their wisdom on how they gracefully walked through a long season of living off grid, building a home, caring for their six children and adapting to a new chapter of life! You can learn more about the Voetbergs, their online music academy, and pick up a copy of their first ever print magazine at: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 11, 2025
Bible Conspiracy Theories with @JTfollowsJC
Hey friends! This episode is certainly different from our traditional content, but we had an absolute blast hearing from JT and his journey in pursuing the deeper things of the Lord! There comes a point in every serious Christian's walk where they have to examine what they've been taught (at one point or another in their life) and go back into the Scriptures to see what the Bible actually says. We all come to the Bible with certain biases, traditional positions, or presuppositions. Do not shy away from the Holy Spirit's prompting when this happens! Instead, lean into the wrestling and pray for wisdom and discernment as you seek out God's Truth. Show JT some love and follow him on Instagram, subscribe to him on YouTube, and subscribe to his audio podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, March 07, 2025
Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Join us as we share our experience of how the Lord brought us through the valley of miscarriage into the gift of child-bearing once again. We know so many people who have experienced multiple miscarriages in a row and feel beyond discouraged and defeated by the repetition of grief. Can we encourage you to continue in your patient long-suffering and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Despite the worst of circumstances, He loves you and is working all things for your good and His glory--even the anguish of miscarriage. We pray this episode blesses you to fight on and keep the faith! There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Hold on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, February 28, 2025
What The Lord Is Currently Teaching Us
Welcome back, fam! In this week’s episode we’re switching things up a little… Join us as we sit down to share what God is currently teaching us through our personal Bible readings, group studies, and devotional time. While Jordan has been diving deep into the book of Genesis with a group of men from church, Milena has been reading both the Old and New Testaments, unpacking powerful connections between the two. We hope you enjoy this causal conversation as we discuss the beauty of God’s Word and how these personal revelations are shaping our faith for the better! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 17, 2025
When Your Spouse Feels Like A Roommate…
What happens when the honeymoon phase wears off? What do we do when the person we married becomes just someone we live with? In marriage, we can often find ourselves choosing convenience over covenant— meaning we get so caught up in our everyday life that we neglect the very person we vowed to give our everything. In this episode we share 7 ways to help spouses get OUT of the roommate stage ASAP! After having another baby, moving, and trying to keep up with it all, we found ourselves in the “roommate phase”. These 7 practical steps are what we implemented to help us get to a healthy, thriving, God-honoring marriage once again. We pray this episode is a blessing and encouragement to those who need it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 10, 2025
Family, Deconstructionism, and Doubt with Pastor Craig Groeschel
Is there a healthy way to "deconstruct" your faith? How can we best lead our children to follow the Lord, although it is ultimately their own decision? In this week's episode no topic is off the table as we speak with Husband, Father of 6, Pastor, and Author, Craig Groeschel. From prioritizing your marriage and raising children who follow Jesus, to wrestling with why our prayers may go unanswered, Pastor Craig has sound, biblical wisdom for it all. In his latest book, "The Benefit of Doubt", Craig Groeschel shares stories from his life and the Bible to teach us that doubts don’t have to take us away from God; instead, our doubts can actually draw us closer to God. "The Benefit of Doubt" will be released on February 18th - learn more and pre-order a copy here: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/the-benefit-of-doubt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 03, 2025
A Husband's Take On Home Birth
In this heartfelt episode, we take a deep dive into the topic of home birth from the perspective of a Christian husband and father. If you're feeling uncertain or hesitant about your wife's desire for a home birth, this episode is for you! Join us as we share our personal journey of navigating the fears and doubts that often accompany the decision to have a home birth. We'll explore the biblical principles that can guide us in this important decision, emphasizing the role of a husband’s leadership and faith in overcoming anxiety. With the Lord’s guidance and a supportive home, you, too, can embrace the idea of home birth with an open heart. Tune in for encouragement as we explore how to support your wife as you prayerfully consider a home birth experience of your own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 02, 2024
Throwing Away Her Entire Wardrobe at 17 - Modesty with Joana Sosa
Have you been feeling a nudge towards dressing more modestly but don’t know where to even start? We often overcomplicate modesty while failing to see the heart behind it. The way we dress and carry ourselves as women of God is an outward expression of inward transformation. In today’s episode Milena sits down with Joana Sosa, a modest fashion influencer who has been instrumental in helping Milena embrace a modest wardrobe by proving that modesty can still be stylish! Joana shares her journey from intentionally showing off her body in revealing clothing, to throwing away her entire wardrobe at 17, and how she truly encountered God right in the midst of it all. We all have to start somewhere and we pray this episode is a starting point for many women to embrace the beautiful call to modesty from the inside out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, May 14, 2024
Honoring Toxic Parents
“What if my parents aren’t deserving of honor?” “You don’t know what they did to me!” You’re right. We don’t know your exact story and we’re not claiming to. The truth is our parents will not always be deserving of honor. And yet the truth is we’re called to honor them anyway. In this episode we publicly acknowledge the mistakes that we’ve made regarding honoring our own parents and what honoring them can look like practically speaking. There’s a promise attached to this biblical mandate and our God always keeps His promises. When the world screams “cut them off!” and “never speak to them again!” God’s word says “honor them” and “pray for them”. We pray this episode is an encouragement and a reminder that the redeeming grace of God is truly our only hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, May 07, 2024
Submission… It’s Easy to Get It Wrong with Feminine Not Feminist
Why is the word “submission” so taboo in today’s society? What does submission *actually* look like according to God’s word? Formerly known as Feminine Not Feminist on IG, today we hear from Anneliese as she recounts her struggles with submission early on in her marriage. From an unhealthy view of submission, to learning how to respect her husband, Anneliese shares how she relied on God’s word to shape her understanding of this biblical mandate. Whether single, engaged, or married, we truly believe all women can benefit from this encouraging and edifying conversation. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, April 30, 2024
Stop Letting Other Kids Raise Your Kids
Who has the most influence over your children? Whose voice does your child value the most? As parents, we’d love to think it was us, but more often than not, it’s actually other children. Peer-centered settings in school, church, sports, and extracurriculars have created an environment where our kids are solely around children their age for the vast majority of their days. What’s the problem with this? Kids are unable to raise kids. Duetronomy 6 and numerous scriptures demonstrate that it’s the duty of parents and elders to properly raise their children— not the tv, not cellphones, and definitely not other kids. Join us as we share our strategies to combat this and what we’ve implemented along the way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, April 23, 2024
Don’t Waste Your Waiting - Singleness with Alia Jones
Practically speaking, what does preparing for marriage look like? How can we use our singleness to set ourselves up for success in marriage? In this week’s episode we bring back our good friend, Alia Jones, to share her journey to contentment in singleness while still contending for her future marriage. For many, our 20s can feel like an awkward space between grieving where we once were, while longing to be where we desire next. Alia shares her struggles with life-altering transitions and how she still honors God and her parents in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, April 16, 2024
We Can't Keep Outsourcing Our Kids' Education
How can we expect our children to have a biblical worldview and know their identity according to God's word when they're so influenced by the world? Why is it so weird that parents want to actually have a say in the education of their children? Christian parents are often told we're "indoctrinating" our kids, yet as we continue our "world vs. word" series, in this epsiode we explore the idea that it's *all* indoctrination. Public school, home school, higher education, etc. all have an agenda and an end goal in mind. For us, our goal is simple- to follow the example given in the Scriptures and teach our children the word of God. We created an app! New stories are uploaded every week. Bible Stories for Kids (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-stories-for-kids/id6451037832 Bible Stories for Kids (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibleforkidsstories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, April 09, 2024
Your Child's Behavior Isn't The Problem with Ginger Hubbard
This week’s guest has been one of the *most* influential voices in our parenting - Ginger Hubbard! You can have all the parenting books and study all the articles, yet if the Word of God is not your source of wisdom it will accomplish absolutely nothing. Ginger has taken principles found in the Word of God and teaches practical approaches to raising children that don’t just obey you, but most importantly honor the Lord. This conversation was an absolute honor! Ginger’s Wise Words for Moms chart and books referenced in this episode can all be found here https://www.gingerhubbard.com/collections/all (https://www.gingerhubbard.com/collections/all) AND she has given our listeners 10% off her resources using code ‘PARENTING’ at checkout! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, April 01, 2024
Dear Parents, the World is Lying to You.
Continuing our World vs. Word series, today’s “hot take” is God’s original design for raising children. When we look at the Scriptures we see how much emphasis God places on family, yet when we look at our society today we see more and more people choosing to delay starting their families or even opting to not have children at all. Our hearts behind today’s episode is to get back to the significance of why strong families are still important and desperately needed. Our children need Biblically sound parenting, but more importantly they need Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 26, 2024
Trusting God through the Heartache of Miscarriage & TTC with Brittany Dawn
TW: miscarriage and TTC. Welcome back fam! This is an episode that is long overdue. Milena sits down with Christian Content Creator and good friend, Brittany Dawn. If you’re familiar with Brittany, you know that she boldly takes a stand for the Kingdom of God and in the wake of cancel culture doesn’t shy away from speaking the Truth. From sharing how Jesus radically saved her life, to miscarriage & trying to conceive, Brittany uses every part of her story to bring God glory. Join us for a raw and extremely vulnerable conversation on trusting God through such pain and heartache. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 19, 2024
Q&A - 5 Years of As For Me And My House
Dear friends, it’s an honor to reach this milestone with you all. Today marks 5 years since we released this podcast, and it’s been such a joy to share parts of our lives with you all and receive such encouraging feedback from you. Whether you have been here since the beginning or are just tuning in for the first time, we want you to feel welcomed in “our house” and experience the unfiltered truth of God’s Word and how it applies to our marriages, child rearing, and relationship with Jesus. We took 5 questions you asked us in celebration of 5 years together and answer them on this short but meaningful episode. Thank you again for your love and support, and Lord bless you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, March 04, 2024
World vs Word on Marriage
Hey friends! This week’s episode is a continuation in our examination of the various ways in which the world’s ideas have influenced our way of life. Join us as we look at what God is calling us to regarding His institution of marriage versus the rationale the world has to offer. May God richly bless you and lead you into all truth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 26, 2024
Family Vision and Mission
Hey friends! We are thrilled to hear your feedback from last week’s episode, and how so many of you are thinking and feeling the same as we are regarding the need to take an objective look at the world around us. As we delve into our series on opting out of the ways of the world, we—like you—desire to re-examine our approach to things like marriage, raising kids, and finances in light of everything happening in the world around us. Of course, there’s no better foundation to start with than the Scriptures and how God envisioned the meaning and purpose for family from the very beginning. Genesis 1:27-28 serves as the origination point for how we can think about making changes in our family for the better, and how we can opt into what God has called us to. In this episode, we will share our thoughts as well as some rich insights from our friends Jeremy Pryor and Jeff Bethke from Family Teams. Be sure to check out their website, podcast, and resources for more content that has inspired this podcast tremendously! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 19, 2024
Opting Out of the World’s Systems
Hey friends! Have you felt that it is becoming increasingly difficult in our world today to raise children in the way of the Lord and seek to live out the Scriptures in a practical way? We shouldn’t be surprised by this, as we are told throughout the Bible that we are in a spiritual battle and that we who know Jesus are “in the world but no longer of the world.” Still it seems that we are highly under-resourced, or simply not even having the conversations we ought to be having about what we should do in light of this reality. Over the next few weeks, we are going to share some ideas regarding how we plan to implement a God-honoring approach to raising our kids in 2024 and beyond. We want to preface by saying that with this approach comes the likelihood of opting out of certain systems or ways of thinking that have become commonly accepted and considered standard—even for many Christians. We are simply opening the door for conversation and not shying away from asking questions like “why do we do things in *this* way?” or “Should we do something different instead?” If you’ve felt the same or are considering your own options, we welcome you to join us as we unpack this new mini series and we welcome your feedback and insight also! Thank you to Caden Lane for sponsoring this episode! Head to CadenLane.com/myhouse and use code “myhouse” for 20% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 12, 2024
Stop Parenting Your Children
Hey friends! This week’s episode is probably going to be a spicy one, but necessary. We want to encourage our listeners who have children how important your role as a mother or a father are in your child’s life. Confusion around the specific roles and identity of mother and father in our world today has caused a ripple effect to our children. It’s our desire to revert to an ancient, Biblical model of raising children and have a discussion around just how vital fathers and mothers are. If you’ve ever felt inconsequential to your child in your role, think again! God has made you (and no one else) the mother or father of your children for a specific purpose. Please do not take that fact for granted. If you are not yet a mom or a dad, there are many ways you can spiritually father or mother others who are younger than you who desperately need your encouragement and fellowship. If you are a single mom or dad who is seeking to honor the Lord in the way you raise your children, please know the Lord has a very special place for you in His heart. Your ability to live in such a super-human way ought to be celebrated, never shamed! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and how the Lord has called you to care for your children either biological, adopted, fostered, or spiritual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, February 09, 2024
Preparing for 4 Under 5
Hey friends! In this episode, we are sharing our 2¢ on what our family & parenting plan will be as we get ready to welcome our newest addition to team Ciciotti. If you’re a new parent, first time parent, or expanding your family with us, please share with us your thoughts and feedback on what your plans look like as you make adjustments to your family rhythms. God bless you tremendously! Thank you to Hillsdale College for sponsoring this episode! Go to hillsdale.edu/MyHouse to enroll. There's no cost, and it's easy to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, January 29, 2024
How to Show Hospitality
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” - Hebrews 13:2. Hey y’all! Join us on this episode as we share some of the ways we show hospitality and use our home as ground zero for ministry opportunities. As Christians, we ought to be opening up our homes as much as possible to bring others into the world of the gospel on display. Share meals, have fellowship, and involve multiple generations in your life as often as you are able to. This is how the early church operated and it serves as a model for us in the church today. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and how you practice hospitality also! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, January 23, 2024
Sure Ways To Have A Failed Marriage
Hey all! On today's episode, we discuss some of the key mistakes we made (and still sometimes make) when it comes to our marriage and how we are striving to improve in those areas. If you want to fail in marriage, do what we did and make no changes, LOL. If however, you want to have forward progress in your marriage and not continually run into the same problems over and over, this episode is for you! Thank you to Caden Lane for sponsoring today's episode! Caden Lane is your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant, and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/MYHOUSE and use code MYHOUSE for 20% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, January 18, 2024
Why Now Is The Best Time To Have Children Featuring Now That We're A Family
Hey friends! We are honored to have our dear brother and sister in Christ, Elisha and Katie, from Now That We're A Family on today's episode! We often hear about the downside of having children in today's day and age, and that position is only growing more and more popular in society. But what if we took seriously God's intent for our lives to be fruitful and multiply in all aspects of our lives, and that includes having children of our own, adopting, fostering, and mentoring the next generation? Join us as we discuss the benefits of large family teams and the joy that comes from doing life in this way for the glory of God! For more amazing content from Elisha and Katie, check out their website, www.nowthatwereafamily.com/ , and follow them on Instagram at @nowthatwereafamily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, January 13, 2024
Serving Your Pregnant Wife
Hello Friends and Happy 2024! We pray your year is off to a good start thus far. Since announcing the news that we are expecting again, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for Jordan to share seven ways to care for your wife during pregnancy in hopes of helping other husbands out there when they experience it. If you're a mama, let us know in the comments what your husband has done that helped you during your pregnancy! Thank you to Hillsdale College for sponsoring today's episode! Go to hillsdale.edu/myhouse to sign up for more than 40 free online courses in the most important and enduring subjects. They have numerous offerings that are sure to enrich your life and deepen your knowledge such as studies through The Book of Genesis, the Works of C.S. Lewis, or our recommendation, "Ancient Christianity." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, December 12, 2023
Celebrating Christmas Differently
Hey friends! It's hard to believe this is our last episode of 2023!! We are just blown away at the love and support y'all have shown us this year and we are so grateful you've been with us for the journey. We wanted to share some new adjustments we are making to our Christmas traditions in an attempt to honor the Lord in how we observe and celebrate the coming of Jesus. While we are certainly not against gifts and holiday festivities, we do want to examine our hearts inwardly to see if what we have always done should stay that way or change for the better. We pray this episode encourages you to keep the focus on Jesus and not lose sight of what (and who) really matters this Christmas season. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2024! A big thank you to today's sponsors: Caden Lane: Head to cadenlane.com/myhouse and use code, "myhouse" for 20% off your order ReliefBand: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use promo code, "myhouse" at reliefband.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, December 04, 2023
Glorify God With Your *Entire* Life
What’s up Fam! Today we’re diving into the nitty gritty of what the life of a Christian should truly look like– glorifying God in ALL things. On this Christian walk, it’s crucial to reflect often, taking the time to determine if our habits are truly reflecting Christ as they should. God has given us His Spirit which allows us to live a life that is pleasing and honoring unto Him. With Christ we can do all things, but apart from Him we can do nothing. May we glorify Him in ALL things. Join us as we share from our heart to yours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Touching the Untouchable
Hey friends! Wow, this episode was emotional for us (clearly lol). We thought it would be cool to take a look at some of the aspects of Jesus’s encounters with others in the gospels—and this week in particular—how his hands played such a powerful role in his ministry. We pray this episode blesses you as it has blessed us. We are honored you’re here! A big thank you to today’s sponsors! Caden Lane: Get 20% off at cadenlane.com/myhouse Paint Your Life: Text “HOUSE” to 87204 to get 20% off and free shipping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 21, 2023
Teaching Your Children The Gospel
Hey friends! On today’s show, we are discussing some practical ways to implement rhythms of instilling Biblical truths in your household from the time your kids are very little all the way through their young adult years. The Bible tells us that when we train up children in the way of the Lord, they will not depart from it when they are older (proverbs 22:6). And when Jesus was asked about the heavenly kingdom, he took a child and said “the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14). Little children have a special place in God’s heart, and he has entrusted us as parents and guardians to care for them in the same way the Lord cares for us. Let us know what you found helpful in the comments below! We are also excited to officially announce to our AFM+MH family a special project we’ve been working on called “Bible Stories for Kids” app! If you want a screen-free, immersive audio experience for your children that can be played at home, in the car, or as your child is being lulled to sleep, this is the app for you! You can check it out and download at this link: https://biblestoriesforkids.app/ God bless you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 13, 2023
Speaking Life and Death Over Your Children
Hey friends! As you can tell, we are in a different set for today’s show, thanks to our friends at XO Marriage, whom we had the pleasure to spend some time with at their brand new headquarters facility in Southlake, Texas. We are looking forward to doing some fun stuff with XO in 2024, and can’t wait for y’all to experience it with us! On today’s episode, we provide some thoughts about how we speak to our children and how much a parent’s words weigh in a child’s life. The Lord has already brought much conviction to us in this regard, and we pray it’s an encouragement to you as you navigate conversations with your children. A big thank you to today’s sponsors! Relief Band: Get 20% off plus free shipping with promo code “myhouse” at reliefband.com Caden Lane: Go to cadenlane.com/myhouse and use code “myhouse” for 20% off Paint Your Life: Text HOUSE to 87204 to get 20% off plus free shipping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, November 06, 2023
Juicy Q&A - Sex Toys, Social Homeschoolers, and More
Hey y’all! It’s been a minute since we did a Q&A and these were some GOOD questions you sent in! Let us know in the comments your thoughts on the topics discussed, and tell us what questions you want us to answer next time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, October 30, 2023
Why We're Not Celebrating Halloween
Hey friends! As we pivot slightly away from our most recent series on the Spirit Realm, we thought a discussion on Halloween is both timely and relevant to what we've been discussing previously. While we both grew up trick or treating, dressing in costumes, and even going to ghost and ghoul-themed parties, our perspective on how we choose to observe Halloween has shifted greatly since becoming parents and journeying with the Lord in recent times. While we do not seek to pass judgment or condemn anyone who doesn't see eye to eye with us on this topic, we do desire to share our thoughts and convictions on why we are choosing to not celebrate Halloween and what we are still trying to figure out ourselves. Let us know in the comments what your thoughts are on the whole topic of Halloween! A big thank you to today's sponsors! Caden Lane: Head to CadenLane.com/MYHOUSE and use code MYHOUSE for 20% off your order. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/myhouse . Paint Your Life: Text HOUSE to 87204 to get 20% off and free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, October 23, 2023
The Spirit Realm Part VIII: Post-Flood Nephilim
Last week we examined some of the discussions surrounding the first-generation Nephilim and what the ancient historical records mention about their reign of terror in the antediluvian (pre-flood) world. This week, we are discussing the post-flood return of the Nephilim and looking at some theories surrounding how they came to be. Regardless of how exactly they reappeared after the flood, we know they were found all throughout the Tanakh/Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, and God had good reason for ordering Israel to wipe them out. When one begins to unpack the extent of corruption that was happening on the earth in those days, it is easy to see how sending a worldwide flood to destroy everything was actually an act of mercy by God on behalf of His "true" creation. Tune in to hear more on this and we encourage you to weigh in by leaving us a comment below on your thoughts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, October 16, 2023
The Spirit Realm Part VII: Pre-Flood Nephilim
Hey y'all! On today's show, we are tackling one of our favorite Biblical topics to explore: The Nephilim. Who were they? How did they come to be? What does the Bible and other extra-biblical books have to say about them? If you had those questions, tune in today as we attempt to seek some clarity on the misty chapters of Genesis 4-6 and how it all fits together into God's master plan. Feel free to leave us a comment below and weigh in on this topic too! We love hearing from you all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, October 05, 2023
The Spirit Realm Part VI: The Third Rebellion
Hey fam! We hope you enjoyed the last episode featuring the Alexanders, but we are also very excited to pick back up with our conversation on the Spirit Realm! On today's show, we wrap up the rebellions that happened in the spirit realm by looking at what happened with humanity after the Tower of Babel event found in Genesis 11. God did something with the nations after Babel, and it ties in so amazingly with what Jesus commissioned us to do as we share the gospel with everyone we can. For more in-depth content on this topic, check out the late Dr. Michael Heiser's Unseen Realm conference presentation and books. A big thank you to ReliefBand for sponsoring today's show! Use promo code "myhouse" at reliefband.com and get 20% off plus free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Married Life & Parenting So Far with Josh and Sav Alexander
Hello friends! We are so glad to be back with you and to share this fun episode we did with our good friends Josh and Sav before they moved across the country! While we are sad they are no longer living nearby, we are so excited for them to begin their journey in a new place close to family. Join us as we exchange stories and hear from the Alexanders in how the Lord has worked in and through them in their marriage and journey as parents to two sweet girls. And please pray for God to bless them in their transition phase! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: Reliefband - Use promo code “myhouse” at Reliefband.com to get 20% off plus free shipping. Trust & Will - Get peace of mind with Trust and Will. Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/myhouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, August 26, 2023
The Spirit Realm Part V: The Seed War (Continued)
Well, we wish we could say we are surprised that we had to make a part 2 to this topic, but we aren't (LOL), and if you've been around here for a while, you know we can be long-winded on things. The depth of the subject matter doesn't help with how much there is to cover in only so much time, but we hope our excitement and passion for the Bible makes your time invested with us worthwhile! We are picking back up on the Genesis 6 events in today's show as a continuation of last week's discussion. We are far from over on this series, and by the looks of it, y'all are here for it! Let us know your thoughts in the comments on what's been discussed thus far as well as where you'd like to see us delve into next. Lord bless you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 16, 2023
The Spirit Realm Part IV: The Seed War
Ok y'all, buckle up. If you've been intrigued by the content in this mini-series thus far (which is the overwhelming majority) then get ready to go even deeper with us today. So far, we've taken a look at the first rebellion which happened in the Garden of Eden, but now we are going to examine the second rebellion, which we are calling "The Seed War" because of the prophecy God proclaimed to satan after Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and fell into sin. Among other judgements, God told the serpent, "I will put enmity between your seed and the woman's seed. You will bruise his heel, but he will crush your head," (Gen. 3:15). Did you catch that? Who's seed will have their head crushed? The serpent. You mean the devil will have offspring? It would appear this is the case when one takes the Scriptures seriously and at what it says. So if you're the serpent receiving that prophecy, what would you do in order to prevent the seed of the woman from crushing your head? You'd try to wipe out the seed who comes from Eve, right? Well, after Adam and Eve are driven out of the Garden, their sons Cain and Abel are born. It's logical to believe that the devil used/influenced Cain (the ungoldy) to kill his brother, Abel (the godly). This would accomplish the devil's plan of preventing his head being crushed--or so he thought. With Abel killed and Cain having blood on his hands, Adam and Eve have another son (Seth) and the promise God made is preserved through the line of Seth. But that doesn't mean Satan and his fallen angels don't stop trying to wipe out the seed of the woman. This is where we pick up today's discussion surrounding the events that took place leading up to the flood of Noah. We are so glad you're here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 08, 2023
The Spirit Realm Part III: The Serpent
Welcome back for another installment of our series on the spiritual realm! If you are new to the show, welcome! You might want to check out the previous episodes in this series, as they build onto one another each week. So far the response has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are so glad y’all are enjoying this particular topic! It has been a blast for us to research and take a dive into this very interesting subject matter. This week we will examine the fall that took place in the Garden of Eden when the serpent tempted Eve. What’s really going on in this story, and what might’ve we missed in Sunday school? How can understanding this rebellion in its context help us know our Bible and know the Lord better? We are so glad you’re here, and hope you enjoy our take on this account from Genesis 3! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, July 21, 2023
Understanding the Spirit Realm Part II: The Three Rebellions
If you were to ask a Bible-believing Christian, what the reason for all the evil in the world is, the answer you’ll most likely get is “Adam and Eve giving into temptation by the serpent.” While this is certainly a major part of the story, it is not the full answer. In today’s episode, we are continuing in our series on the spirit realm by taking a tour through three events detailed in the Bible which scholars have identified as “the three rebellions.” Dr. Michael Heiser is one of the most notable scholars who has done extensive work on the subject in his publications. For more on this topic, please check out his books—namely the Unseen Realm—and his podcast, The Naked Bible podcast. In the coming weeks, we will take a deep dive into each of these rebellions to get a better idea of what happened, why it happened, and how to better understand the world around us today in light of these events. it is an absolute joy and honor for us to study alongside you in these extremely fascinating topics. Lord Bless you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, July 14, 2023
Understanding the Spiritual Realm Part 1: Intro
Dear AFM+MH Family--It is a joy and honor to bring you our first ever miniseries! It is our hope and prayer that this series builds up over the coming weeks and gets better with every episode to leave you eager for the subsequent episode. And we couldn't think of a better subject to discuss than the Spiritual Realm. Shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, the Spirit Realm is a widely discussed topic in both the Church and pop culture. But how many of us really understand what's going on in the domain of the supernatural? In this introductory episode, we seek to set the stage for the rest of the series by explaining our motivation to delve into these subjects and where the Church has misunderstood some key elements of God's Word. We are so honored you are along for the ride with us and eager to see where the Lord takes us over the course of this series. Leave us a comment below to let us know your thoughts and what specifics you'd like to see us get into over the coming weeks. Be blessed! Thank you to ReliefBand for sponsoring this episode! Get yours at Reliefband.com and use promo code "MYHOUSE" to receive 20% off plus free shipping. Helpful Notes: In this introductory episode, we cover some of the key players we find in the Biblical account of the Spirit Realm. The scriptures parse out multiple different kinds or classes of spiritual beings. The following is a list of the various types of beings and at least one scripture reference for where they appear in the Bible. Among the types of Angels (or Messengers of God), we find: Archangels (1 Thess. 4:16; Jude 9), Cherubim (Genesis 3:24; Ezekiel 10:4; Hebrews 9:5), Seraphim (Isaiah 6:2; Revelation 4:8), Fallen Angels (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7-9), and the Watchers (Daniel 4:13, 17, 23). Additionally, you see further subsets of spiritual beings referenced throughout the Bible, such as: Shedim (Deuteronomy 32:17, Psalm 106:37), Rephaim (Joshua 15:8, 18:16), Nephilim (Genesis 6:4), Principalities/Powers/Rulers of Darkness (Ephesians 6:12). It is our intention to examine some other ancient historic literature which is outside the canon of Scripture, but endorsed or directly quoted by the Biblical authors. It is important to note that while these extra-Biblical books may not be regarded as divinely inspired, that does not mean they aren't helpful in providing important context to help us gain a historical picture of what was going on in their culture and worldview as the Biblical authors wrote. For more on this subject, we refer you to Dr. Michael Heiser in this episode. Dr. Heiser sadly passed away earlier this year, but his legacy for the Kingdom continues on. Let's be students together on this subject and discover some amazing truths in God's Word! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, July 03, 2023
6 Things We've Learned in 6 Years of Marriage
Hey friends! We recently celebrated 6 years married, and while that might seem like a short amount of time to be wedded together, in this day and age we consider that a miracle by God’s grace. We’ve learned a few things along the way in our journey of marriage and have compiled a list of 6 things we’ve been really honing in on and (should) have as routine patterns in our lives at this time. Drop us a comment and add to our list what you’re learning in your marriage! And don’t forget to let us know your thoughts on the upcoming series we are planning to kick off next week! Be blessed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, June 27, 2023
Rekindling With Your Spouse
Hey friends, this week's episode is all about some practical ways we can reconnect with our spouse to grow deeper in your intimacy and affection. The Apostle Paul encourages believers to "outdo one another in honor" (Romans 12), and when your focus is to care for the needs of your spouse and vice versa, you are guaranteed to be blessed and be a blessing. Let us know in the comments what you do to grow deeper in your love with your spouse! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, June 19, 2023
Healing After Miscarriage
Dear friends, Today’s episode is by far the most difficult one we’ve ever done, but it was absolutely needed. Fair warning—this discussion may be triggering if you’ve gone through a miscarriage, but our hope is to offer encouragement to you and your family that God is near to you in your pain. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:4, “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” May you find peace and strength in Jesus Christ who heals all things and will one day wipe every tear from our eyes when we get to heaven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, June 16, 2023
Thoughts and Prayers: Praying the Scriptures through Adversity
Hey friends—many of you know by now that we are currently walking in the middle of a pretty deep valley. We were expecting our 4th child to be born in late October, but sadly we found out we miscarried and our baby is now with the Lord. While we took several weeks to grieve and mourn, God has wrapped His arms around us and brought us tremendous comfort through His Word, even in spite of the most difficult of seasons we’ve experienced. We will share more about our journey of healing in the next episode later this week, but wanted to share some Scriptures we’ve really clung to during this episode of Thoughts & Prayers. We pray this will serve to bless and comfort you when you experience pain and hurt. Thank you to ReliefBand for sponsoring today’s episode! Go to reliefband.com and use our promo code “myhouse” for 20% off plus free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, June 01, 2023
Lies We've Told Ourselves
Whether you're a new Christian or have been walking with the Lord for decades, we all have struggled with believing lies, or have even bought into them at one time or another. On today's show, we want to share some common lies we've believed and how we can recognize, reject, and remove those lies from our life by the power of the Holy Spirit and replace them with God's Truth. Thank you to Relief Band for sponsoring today's show! Use promo code "MYHOUSE" at reliefband.com for 20% off plus free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, May 26, 2023
Thoughts and Prayers: After You're Convicted
Hello dear friends—thank you so much for joining us on this week’s show. As Christ-followers, we believe one of the most important disciplines we can practice is having a posture of repentance. Even after our conversion to Christ, we still do wrong and succumb to our flesh on the side of heaven. But by God‘s grace, He has already forgiven every sin of ours—past, present, and future. And while that is comforting news, we are to never take advantage of God’s grace as a license to stay stuck in our sinful ways. In this episode, we want to submit to you some steps we personally take in our walk with the Lord after we’ve been convicted by the Holy Spirit. Paul implores us to examine ourselves in the faith, and reminds us that God’s kindness is what leads us to repentance. As His children, we do not fear His discipline and correction, rather, we can boldly approach the Throne of Grace with confidence as we repetitively return to the feet of the cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, May 15, 2023
Q&A Catch Up
Hey friends! We missed y’all so much and are excited to be back with you. What better way to come back from a break than with a Q&A?! It’s been a minute since we’ve done one of these, so join us as we catch you up on the latest going on and our 2¢ offered on some important questions. Thank you to Relief Band for sponsoring today’s show! Get yours at reliefband.com and use promo code “myhouse” for 20% off plus free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, March 27, 2023
After A Fight With Your Spouse
Hey friends! We are excited to bring you this episode because it hits home for us and no doubt many of you who are married and/or in a serious dating relationship. You don’t have to be together long to experience tension and struggle within your interpersonal dynamics. The good thing is, it is healthy and even at times necessary to work through such issues because it’s part of maturing and growing closer together. In this episode, we go through a recent “fight” we had and share some practical steps you can implement to seek resolution and reconciliation. Ultimately, with Jesus continually at the center of your relationship, there is no conflict too big that a humble heart and attitude of repentance before the Lord cannot resolve. “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” - 1 Peter 4:8 A big thank you to our show sponsors! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/myhouse KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line at https://www.kiwico.com/asforme Earth Breeze: Get 40% off at https://www.earthbreeze.com/myhouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, March 20, 2023
The Dangers of Gentle Parenting
Hey friends! As you know we have been exploring and researching various approaches to parenting that seem to best reflect the Scriptural instructions given to us by God. For the last couple of years, we’ve been implementing many of the tenants of what is called “gentle parenting.” The term and movement itself if left undefined can be misleading and even unbiblical. In today’s episode, we seek to take the good attributes of gentle parenting into account while “spitting out the bones” of where it goes wrong. Our endgame is to Biblically parent and instruct our children in the way of the Lord, so that when they’re old, they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). A special thank you to today’s sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouse Earth Breeze: Get 40% off at https://EarthBreeze.com/myhouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, March 13, 2023
1+1=1
Hey guys! In today’s episode we wanted to encourage you with some invaluable information we learned at the 2023 XO Marriage Conference in Houston, TX. Join us as we reflect on some of our favorite highlights that really hit home for the both of us. Lord bless! Thank you to today’s sponsors: Simplisafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring at https://simplisafe.com/myhouse BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouse KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line at https://KiwiCo.com/asforme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 27, 2023
Thoughts & Prayers: Sabbath Habits
"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." - Jesus in Mark 2:27. Many Christians in the West have lost the Jewishness of our worldview due to being removed by time and physical proximity to the Holy Land. But what if we rediscovered the "why" behind some of the most ancient disciplines of our faith? How might that help us rekindle family time and healthy rhythms? You don't even need to make it a religious or spiritual experience to see the fruit that can be borne out of practicing healthy sabbath habits. We are cautious to not become legalistic or hyper-spiritualized in this discipline, but rather, see it as a way to reorder our priorities. So many of us put rhythms to our work, play, outings, etc., so why not have that same intentionality with our rest? Today, we share some practical things we do to make memories with our family during our Sabbath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 20, 2023
Witnessing to Unsaved Parents featuring Brooklin White
In a perfect world, there is no one who pours into you, cares for you, and invests in enriching your spiritual life more than your parents. We are even told in Deuteronomy 6 exactly how God desires for the family unit to interact together for the glory of God. But what happens when your parents fail in that? Or better yet, what do you do when your family doesn’t grow up knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior, and you are the first one drawn to God? How do you have those conversations with your family after they see a visible change in your life? Milena sits down with her good friend Brooklin to share some of her stories of how she has witnessed to her parents since becoming a follower of Jesus. We pray this encourages you to share the gospel with those in your sphere of influence—especially those closest to you. A big thank you to today’s sponsors! BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouse Simplisafe - claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring at https://simplisafe.com/myhouse Earth Breeze - Go to https://earthbreeze.com/myhouse for 40% off your order! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 13, 2023
Thoughts & Prayers: Do Less God Bless
If you’re looking for some very practical tips on how to simplify life and optimize your time with family at home, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode. We share a list of 10 things we’ve been working on this year so far and the results have been so life-changing. Oh, and if you want to see Milena laugh til she cries, that’s in this episode too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 06, 2023
Know Him As Healer featuring Gabby Chicoine
Hello friends!! It brings us so much JOY to have our dear friend and sister Gabby on the show today to discuss how Good, Faithful, and True the Lord is even in the midst of many trials and adversities. May you be encouraged and comforted to know that God is our Great Healer and while we might not always experience that on this side of heaven, we know that those who are in Jesus have been healed from the great enemy of sin and death so that even the grave cannot hold us down. Thank you to today’s sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at https://kiwico.com/asforme https://BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, January 30, 2023
Thoughts & Prayers: Before the Throne 001
Hey y'all! We are honored to have this opportunity to pray for and with your specific needs. We will be making this a regular part of our show, so be sure to send us your prayer requests via email at asformeandmyhousepodcast@gmail.com or via direct message on instagram @asformeandmyhousepodcast. Join us "Before the Throne" of God as we lift up our fellow brothers and sisters in prayer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, January 27, 2023
Should You Stop Spending Time With God?
When you close your eyes and imagine what it looks like to spend time with the Lord, what comes to mind? Are you at church? In your living room reading the Bible? Walking in nature marveling at creation? Singing songs of praise? Whatever your expression of spending quality time with God may look like, today’s episode seeks to upset some notions on what it truly means to “spend time with God” and also attempt to answer whether it’s even necessary to do so or not. As always, we are glad you are here, and may God richly bless you! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: Earth Breeze: Get 40% off your subscription at earthbreeze.com/myhouse BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse SimpliSafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, January 16, 2023
Thoughts & Prayers - Demystifying Spiritual Gifts
Today's episode is particularly exciting because we are introducing a new segment on the show called Thoughts & Prayers where we ponder audience-provided topics and hold hands in prayer before the Lord. These shorter-form episodes are inspired by emails, direct messages, and comments submitted by all you beautiful people tuning in. On occasion, when we aren't discussing various topics (like Spiritual Gifts) we will devote entire shows to praying specifically for your individual requests in succession. We will accomplish this while also being careful to not use last names or particular information that may give away the identities of those who are entrusting us to pray for them. If you have a "Thought" or "Prayer" you'd like to submit to us, email us at asformeandmyhousepodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram at @asformeandmyhousepodcast The Lord bless you and keep you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, January 09, 2023
New Year Same You
Happy 2023 to the AFM+MH family! We missed you all so much and could hardly wait to be back with you. It is our hope that today's show serves as a refreshing encouragement and reminder that regardless of where you are on your New Year's resolution journey, you can find rest, peace, and assurance in Christ Jesus as your foundation for all things. While healthy lifestyle changes are good and noble pursuits, we must remind ourselves that our identity as followers of Jesus is found in knowing Him in relationship, and not in how many books we read or the calories we burn. God redeems us THEN makes us righteous, and then enables us to walk in the good works he has prepared for us. Maybe this is the year to actually stop striving for change by your own willpower and simply surrender to the Holy Spirit to work in and through you for His purposes. May He make that known to you this year. A big thank you to today's sponsors: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month on any crate line at kiwico.com/asforme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, December 09, 2022
Is This Goodbye?
Hello friends! Thank you so so much for tuning in to today’s show. We wanted to take this opportunity to give you all some major updates on what’s been going on behind the scenes in our lives on the final show of 2022. We cannot say enough how much we appreciate you all, and consider it such a privilege to have had this platform for nearly 4 years. May the Lord richly bless you! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe - Get 40% off any new system at https://simplisafe.com/myhouse BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15b See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, November 24, 2022
Girl Talk: First Year of Motherhood Featuring Savannah Alexander
Hi friends! It was an absolute joy and honor to have Savannah on this special girl talk segment to chat all things about new motherhood! From postpartum depression to finding your new life rhythms and keeping your marriage alive and thriving, tune in to hear some encouraging perspectives from two young moms who are intentional about their parenting to the glory of God! You can follow Savannah on Instagram and YouTube and check out their podcast For Us wherever you listen to podcasts. A big thank you to today's sponsors! Check out the links below for big savings on some great brands and products we use and love: SimpliSafe - Get 50% off any new system at simplisafe.com/myhouse BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Cozy Earth - Save 40% on bedding, loungewear, pajamas, and towels at cozyearth.com/myhouse and enter code "my house" at checkout to apply your discount KiwiCo - Get your first month of any crate line FREE at kiwico.com/asforme Verse of the Day: "Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?" - Esther 4:14b See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, November 11, 2022
Top 5 Things to Look for in a Church
Hey, fam! One of the most common questions we are asked is how to find the right church or know what to look for in your search for a church to call home. In this episode, we share some thoughts and considerations to have when comparing churches. We strongly encourage you to saturate your church search in prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to where He wants you to be. Be blessed! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/myhouse World Vision - https://www.worldvision.org/sponsor-a-child https://bit.ly/MilenaBeChosen Verse of the Day - Acts 2:42-47, “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, October 28, 2022
Part 2: What We Wish We Knew Sooner on Parenting
Hey friends! Due to popular demand (and feeling like we had much more to share on the subject) we are doing a second installment of this segment on parenting. We pray this encourages you in your walk with the Lord and journey of parenting. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe: Get 40% off your BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Pair Eyewear: Get 15% off at paireyewear.com/myhouse Cozy Earth: Get 35% off at cozyearth.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 13:6 - “Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, October 14, 2022
What We Wish We Knew Sooner: On Parenting
Hello friends! So many of you really enjoyed the first installment of this series on marriage and requested we discuss parenting next! Although we’ve only been walking in parenthood for 3 1/2 years, there is already so much we wish we could’ve done better or differently in our parenting style. Similarly, there are some things we feel we’ve actually done right (thanks be to God) and if we are able to encourage you in sharing those things, our job is done! Let us know your thoughts in the comments as well as what you’d like us to discuss next time on What We Wish We Knew Sooner! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe - Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse KiwiCo - Get your first month of any crate line free at kiwico.com/asforme BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6 Parenting Resources: - Focus on the Family ( https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/) - Books By Dr. James Dobson: Bringing Up Boys and Bringing Up Girls (found wherever books are sold) - Our favorite Instagram account on Gentle/Intentional Parenting: Flourishing Homes and Families ( https://instagram.com/flourishinghomesandfamilies?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I= ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, September 30, 2022
You Are More Than Your Trials Featuring Ezekiel Chapman
Hello dear friends! Today we have a really special show because it features our good friend and brother in the Lord, Ezekiel Chapman, or “Zeke” for short. Zeke has been a family friend of ours for over nearly two decades and has quite a powerful testimony. He was on the show a few years back sharing about his struggles with suicidal thoughts and how Jesus met him where he was and not only saved his life, but his soul too. Zeke talks on the various creative outlets he is pursuing, to include sharing a never before publicly heard poem that he wrote over the course of 10 years and after being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. You get to hear it here first and we consider that such an honor! If you wrestle with mental illness, dark thoughts, or perhaps know someone close to you who does, “Covina Vance” (Zeke’s artist name) has a lot of encouraging material coming soon in the form of reading and listening materials. You can find out more at the links below: Dial “988” to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you need to talk to someone but don’t have anyone you feel comfortable talking to. —————————————————— Listen to Covina’s 10 YEARS poem here: https://on.soundcloud.com/pBQfuXEtG6YLKy6d6 Written by: covina vance (Ezekiel Chapman) Score by: MiiL (Kyle Oesterle) Lyrics: genius.com/Covina-vance-10-years-demo-lyrics "even though i don't reach the masses, i will forever write for those going through the throes of life. for those standing toe to toe with their origin of pain, and have the courage to live wildly free." -covina vance FOLLOW / SUPPORT You can follow CV’s POETRY here: www.instagram.com/CovinaVance You can follow CV’s PHOTOGRAPHY here: www.instagram.com/EzekielChapman Buy Covina’s book of poetry here: https://a.co/d/4scvaUL —————————————————— You can follow MiiL's work here: Instagram - www.instagram.com/miilmusic/ Twitter - twitter.com/iammiil TikTok - www.tiktok.com/ @miilmusic —————————————————— A big thank you to today’s sponsors: Simplisafe - Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at SimpliSafe.com/myhouse BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw
Fri, September 16, 2022
What We Wish We Knew Sooner: On Marriage
Hello friends! Thanks so much for being here! This episode is the beginning of a new series we are going to implement from time to time on the show called, “What We Wish We Knew Sooner.” The heart behind this segment is to offer encouragement and perspective to those who are perhaps one stage behind us in life and are looking for a more fresh perspective than someone, say, from your parents’ generation. We are in no way saying that it’s a bad thing to go to much older folks for perspective (on the contrary we suggest you DO!), but our motive for this comes from a place in our hearts to mentor those behind us however we can. Tune in hear us share some things we wish we knew before getting married. A big thank you to today’s sponsors! BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of services at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Simplisafe - Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at Simplisafe.com/myhouse KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with code “asforme” at KiwiCo.com Verse of the Day: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and then all these things will be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, September 02, 2022
Answering Homebirth Questions
Hey friends! A few weeks ago we shared our experience having our first homebirth, and man was it an awesome experience! In today’s show, we answer questions y'all asked specifically about having a homebirth. Tune in to hear our thoughts on things like post delivery aftercare and clean up, medication/pain relief during a homebirth, and our plans for future homebirths (God willing!). Also, let us know in the comments if you’d like to have our midwife on to share more insight from a medical perspective. God bless you! A big thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Christian Hypnobirthing App: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christian-hypnobirthing/id1362809276 Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.christianhypnobirthing.androidoverview&hl=en_US&gl=US Verse of the Day: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” - Psalm 139:13 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, August 19, 2022
Guy Talk: Masculinity and Modern Culture Featuring Chad Masters
Hey Fam! We are so honored to have Chad back on the podcast this week! Tune in to hear our discussion on navigating what it means to be a man, husband, and father from a Christian perspective in today's culture. You don't want to miss the wisdom shared by Chad in this episode! Be sure to follow Chad and Tori on YouTube and Instagram, as well as tune into their daily devotional podcast, "Mornings with the Masters" wherever you listen to podcasts. God's abundant blessings to you! A big thank you to this episode's sponsors: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouse KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with code "asforme" at https://kiwico.com Verse of the Day: "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way of the everlasting!" - Psalm 139:23-24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, August 05, 2022
Sharing Our Homebirth Experience
Hey AFM+MH Fam! We are so excited to share our thoughts on having a home birth in today’s episode. It was such an incredible memory that we will cherish forever. If you have any homebirth-related questions you’d like to ask for us to respond to in a future episode, feel free to leave a comment below or send us an email at asformeandmyhousepodcast@gmail.com . Lord bless you! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.” - 1 John 2:28 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, July 22, 2022
Guy Talk: Marriage, Fatherhood, and Ministry Featuring Joshua Alexander
Today’s show is a special one! While Milena is spending some much-needed recovery time, we were blessed to have our good friend Joshua Alexander sit in for a refreshing and encouraging conversation on following Christ and honoring Him in every season of life including marriage, parenthood, and full-time work in ministry. We are so glad you’re here as always. God bless you friend! A big thank you to today’s sponsors: Better Help Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/myhouse KiwiCo Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code “ASFORME” at kiwico.com Fabric Protect your family with term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes. Apply today at meetfabric.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.” - Colossians 3:19 NLT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, July 08, 2022
How to Not Become Jaded
You don't have to live long to experience situations that can leave you hurt, suffering, and ultimately hard-hearted. In this episode, we look at some examples in Scripture of how certain characters handled adversity in a way that honored God when they had every reason to become jaded and bitter. Part of the human experience is going through trials, but thank God He provides us with the power to break free from cynicism and to not hold resentment in our hearts when we are continually wronged. May you rest in the power of Christ, for when we are weak, He is strong. A big thank you to today's sponsors: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Simplisafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse Noom: Start building habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at noom.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called 'today,' that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin." - Hebrews 3:13 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, June 24, 2022
Preparing For A Baby
Hey fam! Thank you for joining us on today’s episode. We hope we can encourage you in your journey to being a parent or adding another baby to the mix. Being that we are expecting our 3rd baby any day now, we want to share some of what’s worked (and what hasn’t) thus far in our baby preparation journey. So glad you're here! A big thank you to today’s sponsors! Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with code “asforme” at kiwico.com Protect your family with term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes. Apply today at meetfabric.com/myhouse For a limited time, take advantage of Outer’s best offer anywhere! Get $300 off plus free shipping at liveouter.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” - Proverbs 127:3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, June 17, 2022
GIRL TALK: Sarah Therese
Hey friends! It was an absolute honor and joy to have the lovely Sarah Therese on the show today! Join us as we chat about everything from motherhood, marriage boundaries, goals by the time we're 30 and so much more! Thank you for being here and God bless! Get 20% off your dime beauty co order with code "myhouse20" at dimebeautyco.com Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results at noom.com/myhouse Get a free gift set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order at grove.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 18:3-4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, June 10, 2022
Practicing Hospitality
Hey friends! It's crazy to think this is our 101st episode together!! Since we've hit this milestone, we thought it would be a good idea to re-center one of our As For Me and My House "House Rules" by sharing about ways we implement hospitality to those around us. We specifically titled this episode PRACTICING Hospitality, because it is something that takes time and effort. Even if God has gifted you with a heart to be hospitable, sometimes we get so lost in the presentation or appearance of hospitality that we lose sight of the reason we do it in the first place. Tune in to some of the Scriptural references and our two cents on how we can be people who generously serve and open our homes up to others for the glory of God. A big thank you to today's sponsors! SimpliSafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse Outer: Get $300 off and free shipping at liveouter.com/myhouse Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing." - Hebrews 13:2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, June 03, 2022
Weeding and Seeding Your Marriage Garden
Hey AFM+MH Fam! Can you believe this is our 100th episode?! Your love and support over the years have blessed us beyond words. We are forever grateful to you all. In celebration of our 100th episode and as a small token of our appreciation, we would LOVE to give Starbucks coffee to the first 100 people who share this episode on their IG story! Just tag Milena, Jordan, and AFM+MH, and then send your email address in a direct message to AFM+MH on Instagram. ALSO--be on the lookout for an exciting announcement for an opportunity with XO Marriage in the coming weeks! Today's episode is based on a word our pastor gave last week--all about how we have "pulled weeds" in our marriage garden and replaced them with new, life-giving seeds. Marriage takes work, but that work yields some of the most beautiful harvests imaginable when we trust the Lord and put Him first in all things. A big thank you to Fabric Insurance for sponsoring today's episode! Protect your family with term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes. Apply today at meetfabric.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one." - John 17:20-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, May 27, 2022
Girl Talk: Q&A With My Mama
It was an absolute honor to have Mama Mandelli on the show today! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for us to think through and hopefully provide some meaningful responses. It’s our prayer that this episode encourages you to invest in and/or restore your relationship with your mom or mother figures. God bless you and have a great weekend. Please continue in prayer for the community in Uvalde, TX. Our hearts break and words fail to convey the sorrow felt, even being as removed from the situation. God have mercy. A big thank you to this week’s sponsors: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Athletic Greens: Get a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at AthleticGreens.com/myhouse KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with promo code “asforme” at KiwiCo.com Verse of the Day: Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, May 21, 2022
Mindset Shifts to Make Today | Addressing Misconceptions We Believe
In this episode, we explore some misconceptions many of us are familiar with and how we can change our mindset to what the Bible says about them. Join us as we take a look at how ideas like meditation, manifestation, prayer, and identity can be properly filtered through Scripture. We would love to hear from you in the comments about what misconceptions you are unlearning in your walk with Jesus! Thank you for being here, and Lord bless you! A big thank you to today's show sponsors! Noom - Sign up for your trial today and get psychology-based support and motivation to reach your health goals at noom.com/myhouse Grove - Go to grove.com/myhouse today to get a free gift set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order, plus shipping is fast and free! Outer - For a limited time, get $300 off your order + free shipping at liveouter.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?" - Romans 2:4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, May 14, 2022
Ways We Meet Each Other’s Needs
Hey, fam! Thank you so much for tuning in! We are honored you’re here, and pray this episode brings some encouragement to you as you navigate what it looks like to serve one another and meet each other’s needs in a relationship. For men, we tend to be more problem-solving-focused and seek to be “Mr. Fix-It” when our significant other wants to be heard and validated more often than not. And for women, we sometimes feel like our significant other doesn’t listen or take what we say to heart, leaving us frustrated and feeling misunderstood. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us principles to adhere to while we discover what it means to serve our spouses and meet their needs. God bless you! A big thank you to today’s sponsors! Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Simplisafe - Claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse Athletic Greens - Get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/myhouse Fabric - Go to meetfabric.com/myhouse to start protecting your family today Verse of the Day: “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” - Galatians 5:13-15 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, May 06, 2022
Being Who Your Family Needs You to Be featuring Chad Masters
You asked, and we delivered. Y’all have been loving the Girl Talk segments so much, that you requested a spin-off to feature a man’s perspective on some of these topics of family and marriage as well. So Jordan sat down with one of his good friends, Chad Masters, to share a little perspective on what it means to be intentional in your family’s life as the man of the house. We couldn’t think of a better guest to have on to discuss being who God has called you to be! If you are a guy listening to this, first off—mad props to you for agreeing to watch with your wife/fiancée/girlfriend lol. We pray this episode encourages you to keep seeking the role God would have you play in your family’s lives. And if you are one of the ladies tuning in, we’d love your feedback as well on if we should do a part 2 and/or occasionally cover other topics from a guy’s perspective. Be sure to follow Chad and his wife, Tori on YouTube and Instagram, and tune into their daily devotional podcast, Mornings with the Masters where they share Biblical encouragement and wisdom to help you grow in your devotion to the Lord. Also, keep an eye out for their new show, That’s H.O.T. podcast, where Chad and Tori have Honest, Open, and Transparent conversations with other guests on where faith meets real life. Blessings to you, friends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, April 29, 2022
Girl Talk: Being Who Your Family Needs You to Be featuring Kirsten Watson
Hey fam! Today’s episode is such a special one! We were honored to have Kirsten Watson join Milena to talk all things family, motherhood, and sometimes needing to slow down to ensure Christ remains central in our lives. As a mom of seven kids, wife of a professional athlete and cohost of a popular podcast, Kirsten is often asked by other women, “How do you do it?” They see her with her hands full and wonder, What keeps her going—and smiling—with everything she’s juggling? Kirsten’s answer begins with a simple first step: take a breath. The second step is also simple: lean in and understand that the Word of God gives us the breath we need to handle every situation because when we inhale God’s Word, we exhale peace. Be on the lookout for Kirsten’s new book—Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who’s Trying to Live and Love Well (but Secretly Just Wants to Take a Nap)—available everywhere on May 3rd, 2022. Verse of the Day: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her” - Proverbs 31:28 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, April 15, 2022
Replacing Worry with Peace
Did you know that there are 365 instances throughout Bible where we are told not to worry? That’s literally one for every day of the year! It’s as if God gave us daily reasons to trust in Him for our peace and and not in our circumstances. Join us as we unpack some practical application from Scripture about how we can experience “peace that surpasses all understanding.” Also, leave a prayer request in the comments regarding something you are worried/anxious about and we will be praying for you. And feel free to respond to others’ requests as well. God bless you always! Thank you to our sponsors for bringing you today’s show—check out the links below for special savings and promotions! Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Simplisafe - Get a free indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes. Apply today at meetfabric.com/myhouse Grove - Get a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first purchase and free shipping at grove.com/myhouse Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” - Proverbs 12:25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, April 01, 2022
Rapid Fire Q&A
Well, we tried to be as quick as possible with these questions while still trying to do them justice, but like most things--it all depends on the length of Jordan's ranting (LOL). We SO appreciate everyone's input and pray you are encouraged by today's episode! We want to give a big thank you to today's sponsors too! Check out the links below for savings and specials: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Fabric: Protect your family with term life insurance at meetfabric.com/myhouse Kiwico: Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with code "ASFORME" at kiwico.com Athletic Greens: Get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/myhouse Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, March 18, 2022
Girl Talk: Staying Madly In Love With Your Spouse (Featuring Nava)
In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us all the way from Israel! Meet Nava, a God-fearing wife, and mother who brings a message of encouragement for women all around the world to embody the Biblical calling to womanhood in serving, leading, and loving like Jesus. Thank you to Better Help and Simplisafe for sponsoring today's episode! Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouse Go to https://Simplisafe.com/myhouse and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring Verse of the Day: The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." - Psalm 18:2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, March 04, 2022
Sharing Marriage Wisdom (XO Marriage Recap)
We had an incredible experience at the XO Marriage Conference and have had some time to digest all that we took away from it over the past few weeks. We want to share some of the highlights and wisdom we gleaned with you all, and we encourage you to check out XO Marriage ( www.xomarriage.com ) for resources to help strengthen your marriage and keep Christ central to your relationship with your spouse. A big thank you to today's sponsors—Check out exclusive deals and discounts below! BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/MYHOUSE KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code “ASFORME” at https://KiwiCo.com Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “How beautiful and pleasant you are, O loved one, with all your delights!” - Song of Solomon 7:6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, February 18, 2022
Best Life Advice We’ve Received
Today’s episode is all about wisdom we’ve gleaned from people in our lives who are much wiser than us. Whether that be pastors, Bible teachers, friends, or parents, there is great value in learning and applying transferred knowledge from those who have walked in the seasons of life we are currently walking in (whether that be 5 years ago or 50 years ago). Let us know some wise scriptures or sayings that you hold near and dear to your heart. God richly bless you! A big thank you to today's sponsors—Check out exclusive deals and discounts below! BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Grove Collaborative - Choose a free gift with your first order of $30 or more at https://grove.co/myhouse SimpliSafe - Claim a free indoor camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at https://simplisafe.com/myhouse Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:14 - "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, February 04, 2022
You're Never Too Far Gone (Melanie's Testimony)
Have you ever thought that you're beyond redemption because of the things you've done? We have, and so has Melanie, our dear sister who joins us today on the podcast to share some of the most vulnerable parts of her life in an effort to obey God's prompting in her life and also as an encouragement to you that you're never beyond redemption. God didn't wait for us to clean ourselves up to save us. Romans 5:8 tells us that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. He couldn't love you more than he already does! If you've been running away from Him towards all the wrong things, call upon Him and He will rescue you. And if you already know the Lord and feel you were once closer to God then you are now, His arms are open and eagerly waiting for your return to Him. Tommy Nelson once said, "You are not as good a sinner as Christ is a savior," and if you need that truth in your life today, then stay tuned for today's episode, and please share it with someone who needs to be encouraged as well. God richly bless you! A big thank you to today's sponsors! Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/myhouse KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code "asforme" at https://kiwico.com Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear;” - Isaiah 59:1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, January 21, 2022
What God Has Been Revealing to Us
Hello you beautiful people! It is such a joy to be back in the saddle again with you in 2022. After taking a sabbatical from social media and content posting, we have been refreshed by God's Word and presence in some incredible ways. In this episode, we wanted to share a little about what God is doing in our lives and bring you up to speed on things. We are eager to see how God moves throughout 2022 in and through our AFM+MH family! A big thank you to our sponsors for today's show! Check out the links for some great savings Get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift at https://ThriveMarket.com/myhouse Get a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first order at https://Grove.com/myhouse Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/myhouse Take 20% off your entire SimpliSafe system AND your first month is free when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service at https://SimpliSafe.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." - Isaiah 43:19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, December 03, 2021
Pregnancy and Parenting Q&A
Hello friends! Welcome to the last episode of AFM+MH for 2021. It is bittersweet for us, but we are looking forward to refreshing and resetting for 2022! Since Milena just announced her third pregnancy before taking the month of December off, we wanted to take your questions and comments about our experiences thus far regarding pregnancy. As always, thank you SO MUCH for being here. We pray the Lord's providence over you and your family this Christmas season. See you in 2022! A BIG thank you to our show sponsors! Check out the links below for savings and specials: Songfinch - Visit Songfinch.com and use code "HOUSE" for an additional $20 off your unique, personalized song KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code "ASFORME" at kiwico.com BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/myhouse Follow us on IG: Instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast Instagram.com/milenaciciotti Instagram.com/jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/MilenaCiciottichristianvlogger Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast at https://www.facebook.com/groups/asformeandmyhousepodcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, November 19, 2021
Healthy Friendships, Loneliness, and Top Qualities to Look for in Friends
Thank you for joining us on this special episode, friends! We have been blessed to have built some great relationships with friends who love Jesus and spur us on to love and good works throughout the years. But that doesn’t mean we haven’t experienced seasons of loneliness and hurt from friendships that have come and gone too. Thankfully, we trust the Lord to bring the right people into our lives at the right season, and He is always faithful to do just that. If you are struggling to find the right circle of people to call friends, ask God to begin bringing them into your life and don’t settle. Quality relationships take work and time to build, but we asked you all for some top qualities you look for in friendships, and it was so encouraging to us as we read your responses, so we wanted to share some of them in this episode. May God richly bless you! Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. A BIG Thank You to our show sponsors for brining you this episode. See the links below to save big on the products/services mentioned in today’s show: Songfinch - Visit songfinch.com and use code “HOUSE” to save another $20 THIS WEEK ONLY! StoryWorth - Check out Storyworth.com/myhouse to save $10 on your first purchase. These make excellent Christmas gifts or for any occasion. Better Help - Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/myhouse SimpliSafe - Get early Black Friday deals and save 50% off your new home security system by visiting simplisafe.com/myhouse Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Proverbs 18:24 - “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, November 05, 2021
How to Rest Well
Hey fam! Thank you for joining us on today’s episode! This topic of resting and allowing time for your body and mind to be refreshed is all too often overlooked in today’s society. With everything being driven by numbers and product output, it is important to remember that there are multiple ways to measure the performance and quality of something. Some of the best seasons of our lives have been the least “exciting,” in that we weren’t trying to grind and hustle so much that we lost the joy our efforts brought us. What does your current season of life look like as far as rest goes? Are you in a good rhythm of rest and labor, or could you (like us) take some steps to balance that better? We hope today’s discussion encourages you and ultimately guides you to find your rest in the Lord Jesus, because he calls us to come to him when we are weary and heavy burdened (Matt. 11:28-30). To find out more about how you can participate in this year’s Operation Christmas Child event, visit SamaritansPurse.org/occ Get 50% off you first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code “asforme”at kiwico.com Get 40% off your entire home security system at simplisafe.com/myhouse Get 10% your first month of services at BetterHelp.com/myhouse Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Psalm 46:10 - “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, October 22, 2021
GIRL TALK: God-Honoring Relationships + Healthy Comparison
Hey friend! Welcome to a very special edition of AFM+MH. We are honored to have our dear friend Tori Masters join Milena for another installment of Girl Talk! This episode was especially enriching because of how much the conversation hit home. If you find yourself being robbed of joy and contentment due to struggling with comparing your life to the lives of others you may follow on social media or even interact with in real life, tune in to hear some Holy Spirit led encouragement. Additionally, the ladies share some tremendous insight on how to go about honoring the Lord in your relationships—whether it be dating, marriage, parent-child, friendship, or anything in between. God created us for community because He Himself is community. Let’s honor one another in our relationships as an expression of worship and obedience to the Lord. Lastly, don’t forget to give Tori and her husband Chad a follow on social media, check out their YouTube channel, and tune into their daily devotional podcast, The Messy Masterpiece, wherever you listen to podcasts! Lord richly bless you! A big thank you to our sponsors for today’s episode! Check out the links below for some great deals & savings! Moink - Go to moinkbox.com/myhouse to get a year of bacon for FREE and then pick what meats you want delivered with your first box. Change what you get each month and cancel anytime. Better Help - Get in touch with a licensed professional counselor from the convenience of your own home and receive 10% off your first month by visitingbetterhelp.com/myhouse Simplisafe - Get 20% off your entire new security system and enjoy your first month of monitoring service for FREE when you enroll in Interactive Monitoring at simplisafe.com/myhouse Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;” - Psalm 37:4-7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, October 08, 2021
The Reality of Marriage: Recounting our First Year Together Featuring Chad and Tori Masters
Hey friends! We are super excited to bring you this very special episode today because it is our first ever cross over collab and we couldn't have thought of anyone we'd want to have on the podcast more than our good friends Chad and Tori Masters! Do you ever meet someone and instantly become best friends? That's what happened when we met up with Chad and Tori after getting connected through mutual friends. While we have only hung out twice, it's as if we have been friends for a lifetime. Their passion for Jesus and genuine friendship is a huge encouragement for us and our family. We hope you enjoy our conversations of the first year of marriage and getting to hear some of the Masters' story on this exclusive episode. Be sure too follow Chad and Tori on Instagram and YouTube as well as their daily devotional podcast, The Messy Masterpiece wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, September 24, 2021
GIRL TALK: Being Set Apart & Single On A Secular Campus // Chats with my good friend Alia
Today’s episode features a special guest sitting in to chat with Milena—her good friend, Alia 💛 Join in for a conversation based on Romans 12:2 and what you can do to be transformed by God during your early adulthood and college years. The transition from high school to college is such a pivotal point in many of our lives because it’s so easy to either run to God or away from Him. Tune in as Alia shares from personal experience how she gave Jesus her “yes” while saying “no” to the temptations of college / this world. Sponsors: BetterHelp - BetterHelp.com/MYHOUSE SimpliSafe - SimpliSafe.com/MYHOUSE Moink - MoinkBox.com/MYHOUSE Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Romans 12:2 - “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, September 10, 2021
How Death Can Bring Life
Hello and thank you for being here, friend! Our objective with this episode was to talk about some of the most important issues we could possibly discuss, but do so in a way that brings comfort and peace rather than doom and gloom. There’s already enough worry in the world, and Jesus said, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” Our prayer is that the reality that each of our lives will end one day will sober us and we will ponder the implications of this as Solomon did in Ecclesiastes. Don’t wait to meet the Lord before it’s too late! Reach out and ask Him to reveal Himself to you. There’s no time like the present. God bless! A BIG thank you to our show sponsors for supporting us and making this episode possible! Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse Glorify App - Get 50% off unlimited access to premium content designed to help you get into good worship habits and strengthen your walk with God when you use promo code “MYHOUSE” in the profile section of your account. KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code “ASFORME” at kiwico.com Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Ecclesiastes 5:17 - “It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind and the living will lay it to heart.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, August 27, 2021
Dry Seasons and Spiritual Refreshment (With a Special Guest)
This week’s podcast episode focuses on various practical ways to break out of a dry season spiritually. The important thing to remember as Christians is that we don’t have to rush God’s timing. Of course we want to feel the Lord’s presence in amazing ways all the time, but we also trust that there is purpose in the “valleys” and He will use it all for His glory and our good. If you’ve been wanting to rekindle the fire in your spirit and walk closer with the Lord, tune in to hear some resources and habits that have helped us tremendously. Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” - 1 Kings 19:11b-12 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, August 13, 2021
Bible Q and A with a Bible Teacher
You are not gonna want to miss this episode!! We are honored to have Darry back on the podcast to share some insight as we answer your questions about the Bible. These were some fantastic questions that you all sent in, and we consider it a privilege to address them. May you find solace for your trials and encouragement for your faith through God’s Word as the source for all wisdom and truth! Questions answered in this episode: - What is speaking in tongues and is it necessary for salvation? - How do you raise your children in today’s society? - Is it okay to have different perspectives on interpreting the Bible? - What should I do if my spouse has an alcohol addiction?* - Are we commanded to still keep the Sabbath? - What advice can you share with someone who is worried about death? - Is there a right/wrong way to get married/have weddings according to the Bible? - Why does God allow satan permission to do evil? - Which Bible translation is best? - How do you decipher which Old Testament laws apply to Christians today? - How do you know when to step out in faith? - What denomination are we and why? - What does Jesus mean in Matthew 5:20? - I’m seeking--where do I start? - What does the Bible say about tattoos? - How do you study the Bible? A big THANK YOU to our sponsors for bringing you this episode: KiwiCo: Get your first month FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/asforme SimpliSafe: Get a free security camera with your customized system and 60 day risk-free trial at simplisafe.com/myhouse Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/house Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/myhouse *Christian resources for those struggling with alcoholism: focusonthefamily.com/get - help/counseling-services-and-referrals - jcrecoverycenter.com - christians-in-recovery.org Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, July 30, 2021
Leading Your Children to Know Jesus
Greetings and God’s blessings on you, friends! We are super excited to share some thoughts about how we are intentionally raising our children to know the Lord. You may recall we did an episode about whether or not you should indoctrinate your children and this episode builds on that conversation. Once you decide how you and your spouse as a team are going to raise your children, it’s time to put together an intentional strategy to make that plan happen. This episode shares a little bit of our strategy and we hope it helps you as you consider these things in your own life. Follow us on IG: @asformeandmyhousepodcast @milenaciciotti @jordanciciotti Subscribe to As For Me and My House Podcast and Milena’s Channel on YouTube Join our Facebook Group: As For Me and My House Podcast A loving environment to talk all things podcast, share prayer requests and praise reports! This is a place where we can build a community beyond a weekly podcast episode. Compassion International Be a part of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name at compassion.com/myhouse Verse of the Day: Galatians 4:4-7 - “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.” A BIG Thank You to Our Show Sponsors Today! Function of Beauty: Check out FunctionOfBeauty.com/HOUSE. Take your quiz and save 20% on your first order. Lovevery: Choose Lovevery TODAY and get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at LoveEvery.com/MYHOUSE. Glorify App: Download the Glorify app now, create an account, and enter code MYHOUSE in the profile section for a special limited-time discount of 50%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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