Join Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they dive into the fruit of patience in this month's episode. Learn how to overcome "hurry sickness" in our fast-paced world and discover practical ways to cultivate patience in your marriage, parenting, and daily life.

Show Notes:

• 0:00 - Introduction to our series on the Fruit of the Spirit
• 1:30 - Why patience is especially important during busy "May-cember" season
• 3:15 - James 4 - "Let patience have its perfect work" and what this means for our daily lives
• 5:20 - How our modern "instant gratification" culture works against patience
• 7:45 - Understanding God's timing vs. our timing
• 9:30 - The concept of "hurry sickness" and how it affects our relationships
• 11:00 - Practical ways to cultivate patience: creating margin in your schedule
• 13:15 - The importance of Sabbath principles in developing patience
• 15:00 - Serving while waiting - finding purpose in periods of waiting
• 16:45 - Focusing on God's faithfulness in the past to build trust for the future
• 18:30 - Identifying your personal "patience challenge" and surrendering it to God

Whether you're waiting for a breakthrough or simply need help slowing down, this episode offers biblical wisdom to help you find peace in the process.

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Join hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer in this enlightening episode of Bringing Hope Home as they tackle one of marriage's biggest stress points: finances. Discover biblical principles and practical strategies to bring God's peace into your financial life. Learn how tithing, budgeting, setting realistic goals, and involving the whole family can transform your relationship with money and reduce stress in your home.

Episode Highlights:

• Why finances are one of the top sources of stress in marriages
• The spiritual foundation of tithing and giving God access to your finances
• Practical steps to create a budget that aligns with your values
• How to set realistic financial goals as a family
• The importance of emergency savings and debt reduction
• Teaching children healthy financial habits
• Celebrating financial victories along your journey

Don't miss next week's episode as we begin a new series on patience!

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In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on peace. They share biblical wisdom and practical strategies for handling conflict in your family relationships without letting disagreements escalate.

Learn the "3-2-1 Rule" for putting conflicts into perspective, discover how to maintain your peace during heated moments, and understand the importance of timing when addressing sensitive issues.

The Schaffers provide valuable insights from James 1:19 on being "swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath."

Whether you're struggling with spouse communication, dealing with teenage conflicts, or simply want to create a more peaceful home environment, this episode offers spiritual guidance and actionable advice to help you navigate difficult conversations with grace.

Don't miss these powerful tips for bringing God's peace into your everyday family conflicts!

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In this special Easter week episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore the fruit of the Spirit of peace and its connection to salvation. Discover how Jesus offers a different kind of peace than the world gives—one that surpasses understanding and remains constant even in life's chaos. The Schaffers share powerful insights on how true peace comes through forgiveness, right standing with God, and being anchored in faith.

• The difference between worldly peace and the peace Jesus offers (John 14:27)
• How peace becomes an anchor for your soul during life's storms (Hebrews 6:19)
• Being led by peace in both major and everyday decisions (Colossians 3:15)
• The connection between Easter, salvation, and experiencing lasting inner peace
• Practical ways to maintain your peace through fellowship, teamwork with God, and sharing your faith

Join Bryce and Colette as they guide you through finding and maintaining God's peace in your home, marriage, and family relationships. Perfect listening for Easter week as you prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday!

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In this timely April episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer continue their series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on PEACE. They distinguish between worldly peace (merely the absence of conflict) and Christ's true inner peace that transcends circumstances. The hosts share five practical strategies to cultivate peace in your home, plus a bonus tip that ties everything together.

What You'll Learn:

• The difference between worldly peace and Christ's supernatural peace
• Why "be anxious for nothing" (Philippians 4:6) is more than just a nice sentiment
• How to apply peace in your marriage, parenting, and daily routines
• Practical ways to create a peaceful home environment even in chaotic seasons

Key Points:

• Organize Your Spaces: Create physical order to reduce anxiety
• Establish Routines: Maintain structure, especially during transitional seasons
• Watch What You Eat: Nutrition impacts mental well-being and anxiety levels
• Make Time for Rest: Schedule downtime and quality time together
• Make Room for Jesus: The ultimate source of true peace

Resources Mentioned:

• Colette's book: "Planted: A Guided Study to Produce a Peace-Filled Life in an Anxiety-Filled World"
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In this transformative episode of Bringing Hope Home, hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer sit down with Jeff Spadafora, author of "The Joy Model," to explore the path to authentic joy that balances both spiritual being and purposeful doing.

Jeff shares his personal journey from corporate management consultant to ministry leader, and how he discovered that many Christians are "doing" things for God without experiencing the deep joy that should accompany faith. He breaks down his powerful "Joy Model" framework, which helps believers move from frustrated or weary states to living with purpose and spiritual fulfillment.

• Jeff explains the four quadrants of his Joy Model and how to escape the traps of being a "frustrated believer," "weary worker," or "heartless hypocrite"
• The M.A.S.T.E.R. plan for cultivating lasting joy in your life:
• Why "hurt people hurt people" and how inner healing must precede outward service
• The three types of listening and how they impact your relationships

If you're feeling that "smoldering discontent" in your faith journey or seeking more joy in your daily life, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you find your sweet spot—where your life becomes "an outflow of activity that's fun for me, good for others, and glorifying to God."

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In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer dive into the powerful fruit of the Spirit: JOY. Discover how true joy isn't dependent on your circumstances but comes from within through God's spirit. The Schaffers share personal family stories and biblical wisdom from Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-3, and Philippians about finding and cultivating joy even during life's trials.

Learn practical tips to overcome joy-stealers like anxiety, comparison, and negativity. Whether you're facing challenges or simply want to experience more joy in your daily life, this episode offers encouraging insights to help you tap into the strength that comes from the joy of the Lord. Join us as we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit and discover how to bring hope home to your life today.

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Join hosts Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they explore the fruit of the Spirit of Joy through the lens of parenting.

Discover practical strategies for cultivating a joyful home environment despite the challenges of modern parenting.

Learn how to teach children emotional regulation, foster optimism, and create fun family moments that will last a lifetime.

The Schaffers share personal stories about making chores into games, planning for less stress, and finding humor in everyday situations.

This episode provides valuable insights for parents seeking to bring more joy into their family life while raising resilient, positive children.

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