For Those Who Have Some Fears About Their Family Growing

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About This Episode Recorded while we were expecting our fourth child, this episode is for anyone who feels some fear about their family growing. Jennifer honestly shares three fears she has wrestled with: not being able to handle the demands of the home, missing out on time with the kids we already have, and losing personal time. Instead of brushing those fears aside, we open God's Word and let it speak to each one. God has not given us a spirit of fear, children are a heritage from the Lord, and His grace is sufficient for us, because His power is made perfect in weakness. Aaron also speaks directly to husbands about cultivating a safe home and giving their wives real time to recharge.

About Aaron & Jennifer Smith Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.

In This Episode Fear in Scripture — what 2 Timothy 1:7 says about the spirit God has given us Fear #1 — not being able to handle the demands of the home Fear #2 — missing out on time with the kids you already have Fear #3 — losing personal time Embracing weakness — God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness Being present — you will miss some things, so be intentional when you are there A word to husbands — cultivate a safe home and actively give your wife time to recharge

Scripture Referenced 2 Timothy 1:7 Psalm 127 2 Corinthians 12:9 Psalm 34:4

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