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 social media influencers. Whether they are sharing truth and Biblical wisdom, giving relationship advice,
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or telling funny stories of their dogs, Samson and Delilah, Jordan and Milena seek to exist as a platform for encouragement, love, and support for all who listen. Each episode features a “prayer shoutout” where Jordan and Milena will read a prayer request submitted by the listener audience on air and pray for those mentioned. Be sure to follow Jordan and Milena on Instagram at @asformeandmyhousepodcast and send your prayer requests via direct message.
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- 97After A Fight With Your SpouseHey 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 4:8A big thank you to our show sponsors!BetterHelp:Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/myhouseKiwiCo:Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line at https://www.kiwico.com/asformeEarth Breeze:Get 40% off at https://www.earthbreeze.com/myhouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 9820: Today's Youth & The Church feat. Steffen and CelesteHey y'all! You are in for a treat on this episode. We sat down with Jordan's cousin Steffen and his wife, Celeste to share some fun stories and dialogue on the culture today amongst young people and the next generation coming up behind Millennials. Steffen has a decade of experience as a youth pastor in both South Florida and Washington D.C., and Celeste has been faithfully serving alongside him in ministry for years. These two bring so much joy and nourishment to our lives, and we hope you are refreshed by their company on this episode!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 99Q&A Catch UpHey 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.
- 100Thoughts and Prayers: After You're ConvictedHello 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.
- 101Lies We've Told OurselvesWhether 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.
- 10219: Back From Our Sabbatical: What God Revealed to UsWe had an incredible getaway last week, and we are so grateful for all that God showed us along the journey. If we can encourage you to do anything from this week's episode, it would be to retreat from the chaos and day to day stressors (just as Jesus did several times) and connect with God through the Holy Spirit and His Word. In a world where we all run on empty so often, it is more important now than ever to hit the "pause" button and commune with the Lord in peace. We pray for each of you listening to encounter the Lord in amazing ways as you seek to honor him with your time and habits.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 103Thoughts and Prayers: Praying the Scriptures through AdversityHey 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.
- 10418: Taking a SabbaticalWe all know vacations are essential to resting, recharging, and relaxing from the grind of work--but even vacationing can bring stress and anxiety with so many things to plan and places to go. On this episode, we are talking about a trip we are taking as a family (dogs included!) around the beautiful state of Michigan. Partially because we only get about 3 months of nice weather during the year, but mostly because we are taking a sabbatical (or spiritual retreat) to get away for a bit and hear from God on what his will is for us in the weeks and months ahead. If you are contemplating some major life shifts--whether it be a job change, moving across the country, or stepping into a new role as a spouse or parent--we highly recommend retreating for at least a couple days to get away and clear your head for God to bring you truth from his word. We will be sharing some of the insights we learn on next week's episode, so stay tuned!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 105Healing After MiscarriageDear 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.
- 106Rekindling With Your SpouseHey 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.
- 1076 Things We've Learned in 6 Years of MarriageHey 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.
- 10817: Doing vs Being: The Story of Mary and MarthaIn this episode, we focus on two tendencies we all have as people: There are those who are "doers" (Martha) and those who are "be-ers" (Mary). Think to yourself what you would do if Jesus told you he was coming over for dinner tonight. What would be your first thought? Would you scrub every inch of your house? Put away the monster pile of laundry in your room? Prepare the most scrumptious feast anyone has ever had?... Or would you simply leave all that on hold and just spend time with the Lord? Jesus makes it clear in Luke 10:38-42 which response brings him delight. Mary chose to sit at the Lord's feet and spend quality time with him. Martha was "distracted...anxious, and troubled about many things." Serving absolutely has it's place in the life of the Christian, but if it's done with the wrong heart and motives, it is no good at all. The simple act of being present in the moment and enjoying fellowship with people is what matters most. Worry less about doing, and focus more on being.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 109Understanding the Spiritual Realm Part 1: IntroDear 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.
- 11016: Opening Up About Past Drug Use feat. MelanieHey guys! We are SO excited to have Melanie join us on this episode to share a little about where we've been in our past and where God has brought us since. Your past is not who you are--and if you are in Christ, you are completely forgiven for everything. If you or someone you know has ever struggled to believe God can truly change a heart and make a new creation out of us, even in spite of all the wrong we've done, this episode is for you.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 111Understanding the Spirit Realm Part II: The Three RebellionsIf 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.
- 112The Spirit Realm Part III: The SerpentWelcome 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.
- 113The Spirit Realm Part IV: The Seed WarOk 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.
- 11415: Taming The TongueIf you're like us, you often regret a lot of the things you say. Whether it be unkind or hurtful words, we all struggle to get control of our tongues. The Apostle James gives us clarity and instruction on how we as Christians ought to submit to the Holy Spirit so that we are able to speak gently and lovingly to others. Also, stay tuned as we announce some new things happening on this podcast in the future! Prayers welcomed!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 115The 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.
- 11614: Being in a SlumpGuys. This is probably the most transparent episode we've done because we are in the midst of going through a slump currently. I'm sure you'd agree its far better to be open and honest about life when you go through certain seasons instead of putting on a mask pretending everything is okay, because the more we let our walls down, the more God can use our situation to be a testimony of his goodness. James 5:16 tells us to confess our sins to one another and pray for each other so that we may be healed. If you're in the midst of a valley/slump/rut in life, know that you are not alone--the Lord will never leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Trust in him and seek him in the trials. He will bring you peace in spite of the chaos.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 117Married Life & Parenting So Far with Josh and Sav AlexanderHello 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/myhouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 118The Spirit Realm Part VI: The Third RebellionHey 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.
- 119The Spirit Realm Part VII: Pre-Flood NephilimHey 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.
- 12013: Following Jesus in High School & CollegeReal Life versus Fiction"Nothing is so beautiful and wonderful, nothing is so continually fresh and surprising, so full of sweet and perpetual ecstacy, as the good.No desert is so dreary, monotonous, and boring as evil.This is the truth about authentic good and evil.With fictional good and evil it is the other way round. Fictional good is boring and flat, while fictional evil is varied and intriguing, attractive, profound, and full of charm."Simone WeilIn On Science, Necessity, and the Love of God Oxford University Press, 1968--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
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