Family Vision: Christian Parenting, Marriage & Family Advice

What’s the promise behind the Fifth Commandment? “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land.” In this powerful follow-up episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow explore the biblical promise connected to honoring parents—and why it’s about more than just long life for individuals.

You’ll learn how this commandment affects not only individual families, but also entire nations and cultures. Plus, the Rienows offer practical wisdom for teaching children the difference between obedience and honor, and why cultivating a heart of honor leads to deeper faith and healthier relationships.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What the Bible really means by “that your days may be long in the land”

The corporate blessing tied to generational honor and faith

How to teach children to honor you without being authoritarian

The crucial difference between obedience and lifelong honor

How dishonor in the home leads to breakdown in society

Encouragement for parents who feel awkward requiring honor

Featured Resources:

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Cedar Bay Family Camp – July 19–25, 2025 Build lifelong memories and grow closer to God and each other in the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. https://visionaryfam.com/camp

Visionary Family Community Join a global network of families dedicated to passing faith to the next generation. https://visionaryfam.com/community

Upcoming Live Events Don’t miss our Healing Family Relationships Seminar, D6 Conference, and Visionary Family events in IL, FL, GA & IA! https://visionaryfam.com/events

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Next week, we continue the 10 Commandments series by exploring "You shall not murder." What does that mean beyond the physical act? And how do anger and hatred play into the deeper meaning Jesus gives us? Join us for a conversation that hits close to home.

Jesus said, “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” In this powerful episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow continue their series on the Ten Commandments with a deep and honest look at the Seventh Commandment: “Do not commit adultery.”

They unpack the biblical foundation for marriage, examine the real-life consequences of adultery on individuals, families, and society, and share how repentance and healing are possible through Christ. Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or walking alongside someone who has experienced unfaithfulness, this episode will offer biblical clarity and hope.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why adultery is more than just a private sin—it’s a violation of covenant and community

How modern culture tries to redefine and diminish the seriousness of adultery

The difference between emotional and physical unfaithfulness—and how both impact marriage

How to begin the process of healing if adultery has entered your marriage

What Scripture says about purity, fidelity, and the sacredness of the marriage bed

Featured Resources:

Visionary Family Camp — Spend an unforgettable week with your family in God’s creation. All generations welcome! July 19–25 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Register by June 1: https://visionaryfam.com/camp

Visionary Family Community — Connect with families around the world committed to passing faith to the next generation. Join us here: https://visionaryfam.com/community

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Next week, we continue with Part 2 on the Seventh Commandment as we explore Jesus’ words about lust and how to protect your marriage from temptation in a sex-saturated culture.