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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- 121The Spirit Realm Part VIII: Post-Flood NephilimLast 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.
- 12212: Biblical Advice on ParentingAs new parents ourselves, we are constantly seeking wisdom and advice from those who have been discipling and parenting their children much longer than us. It just so happens that our church is in the middle of a series on relationships, and this past week was all about parents and children! We utilized our sermon notes from the message preached by Pastor Brad Powell, because we thought what he said was too good not to share. Whether you’re a new parent like us, been a parent for a long time, or are even in a position of authority and influence over younger people, this message is for you. We also encourage you to listen to Brad’s entire message because he does such a great job communicating the truth of the Bible as it applies to parenting. Here’s the link to the full message: http://northridgechurch.com/experience/talks/parenting-101/317/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 123Why We're Not Celebrating HalloweenHey 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 byvisiting trustandwill.com/myhouse.Paint Your Life: Text HOUSE to 87204 to get 20% off and free shipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 124Juicy Q&A - Sex Toys, Social Homeschoolers, and MoreHey 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.
- 125Speaking Life and Death Over Your ChildrenHey 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.comCaden Lane: Go to cadenlane.com/myhouse and use code “myhouse” for 20% offPaint Your Life: Text HOUSE to 87204 to get 20% off plus free shippingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 12611: A Discussion on Evolution and CreationWe asked and you answered... In this week’s episode, we take a look at some of the science and evidence supporting the case for Creation and the Genesis account. For the most part, society seems to accept the notion of macro-evolution because that is what the scientific community at large is promoting. Is there an agenda to all this? Is the evidence really there to support kinds changing into other kinds? Our youth today are naturally skeptical and tend to question everything. I mean, can you blame them? We live in a world of “fake news” and Face Tune; Photoshop and Instagram filters. It is GOOD to question what you’re taught and never just simply take someone’s word for it (Acts 17:11).Also, back by popular demand is our dear friend and mentor, Darry Nagel. Tune in as we take somewhat of a cursory tour of some of the questions evolution can not answer—such as, “How does something come from nothing?” and “How does life come from non-life (abiogenesis)?” These cannot be explained by natural means—but the Bible has provided answers to these questions and more (that are backed up and confirmed by science) all along.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 127Teaching Your Children The GospelHey 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.
- 12810: Our First Date***CRINGE WARNING*** Our first date story was nothing short of awkward with a little fun and silliness mixed in, so pretty much exactly what you'd expect. Even though it's been nearly 7 years, we both remember the day like it was yesterday. It's crazy how vivid memories can be when a significant life event happens. If you're dating or actively seeking a potential mate, we hope this episode encourages you that there are still people out there who are committed to serving the Lord while in a dating relationship. Don't settle or compromise your God-honoring convictions for any human relationship! Examine the Faith, Family, and Physical Appearance (least important but still valid) of the other person and see how it aligns with what you seek in a God-fearing spouse.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 129Touching the UntouchableHey 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/myhousePaint Your Life: Text “HOUSE” to 87204 to get 20% off and free shippingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 130Glorify God With Your *Entire* LifeWhat’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.
- 131Celebrating Christmas DifferentlyHey 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 orderReliefBand: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use promo code, "myhouse" at reliefband.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1329: How to Be a Bold ChristianIf you're like every other follower of Jesus, you've felt unqualified to share the gospel with your friends, family, or even strangers at some point in your life. We hope this episode serves to give you some insight and practical tools to equip you to be bold in sharing the truth of Jesus Christ. Whether you are a new Christian or have been walking with Jesus for decades, the Bible calls us to preach the good news to all the world and to do so with boldness. Your personality type and head-knowledge have nothing to do with being obedient to what God has called you to do. Trust Him when he prompts you to be bold in your witness.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 133Serving Your Pregnant WifeHello 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.
- 1348: Avoiding The Trap Of Social MediaThis week’s episode hits home with us for several reasons. Being that so much of our livelihood and work comes from social media, it is hard at times to know where that happy medium of healthy social media consumption lies. Perhaps you’ve felt the toxic effects of social media in your life—whether deliberately or subconsciously. Maybe you’ve seen the great potential and purposes it can serve as an encouragement in your life or others. Still, maybe you’ve experienced a combination of good and bad. Regardless of your interaction with social media, there is no doubt it has influenced each of us in one way or another. We hope you find our discussion on this episode sobering and thought-provoking as you figure out how to make the best use of your time with social media.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 135Why Now Is The Best Time To Have Children Featuring Now That We're A FamilyHey 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.
- 136Sure Ways To Have A Failed MarriageHey 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 toCadenLane.com/MYHOUSE and use code MYHOUSE for 20% off your order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 137How 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.
- 1387: Q&A SeshWe had so much fun reading and answering your questions! We plan on doing these sporadically from time-to-time, so let us know what you want us to answer next time. This episode, we talk about a variety of things from awkward dating moments to how we make time for each other as we adjust to life as new parents. Our goal with doing Q's and A's is to always be transparent and honest with you all, and make Jesus known through our lives. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 139Preparing for 4 Under 5Hey 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.
- 1406: The Truth About EasterThis might come as a surprise to you, but Easter is actually not all about bunnies and chocolate. In reality, Easter is the celebration of the greatest event in the history of the world—Jesus’ resurrection. In this special edition episode, we are joined by our friend and mentor, Darry Nagel, who has taught us not only what the Bible says, but how to study it for ourselves. Darry shares the true story of Easter from a Biblical perspective, and as always, brings it full-circle back to the Gospel. This Easter, we pray you discover the true meaning of the holiday, and enter into relationship with the God who conquered death on the cross 2,000 years ago.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
- 141Stop Parenting Your ChildrenHey 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.
- 142Opting Out of the World’s SystemsHey 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.
- 143Family Vision and MissionHey 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.
- 1445: How to Study the BibleDo you have a desire to know God better through His Word, but don't know how to do it or where to start? In this episode, we want to give you some practical tips that we use when it comes to getting the most out of your time studying scripture. We pray you will be encouraged by this episode to fall more in love with the God who loves you and made you fearfully and wonderfully.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asformeandmyhousepodcast/support
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