Christmas is a time for celebration—but for many families, it's also a time when conflict surfaces and relationships feel strained. In this timely episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow joins Pastor Chris Sasser to answer honest questions from parents who long to reconnect with their adult children, especially those who are far from God.

Drawing from the Never Too Late book and Bible study, Rob and Chris provide biblical and practical counsel for parents wrestling with emotional distance, spiritual discouragement, and relational tension. Whether your child is walking with the Lord or drifting away, this conversation will give you fresh hope and guidance for healing and influence.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How to respond when your child's life choices grieve or repel you

- Ways to rebuild trust and connection with emotionally distant children

- Why balancing grace and truth is essential in adult relationships

- How to ask for forgiveness and invite honest conversations

- Biblical encouragement for weary parents in difficult seasons

Resources Referenced:

Visionary Parenting - Start reading for FREE today at https://www.visionaryfam.com/parenting

Never Too Late – Start reading for FREE today and begin restoring your relationship with your adult child: https://visionaryfam.com/nevertoolate

Never Too Late Conference – January 10, 2026, in Charleston, SC. Learn more and register at: https://visionaryfam.com/events

Connect With Us:

We'd love to hear from you! Send your prayer requests or questions to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team prays for every message, and we're happy to connect personally by phone or email.

Next Week: We'll continue our series of encouragement for parents, offering biblical hope and practical help to strengthen your most important relationships.

Did you know that God planned Christmas before He created the world? In this special Christmas episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a powerful message about the love, sovereignty, and redemptive plan of God—one that was in motion before Genesis 1:1 and fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Rob walks through one of life's most painful and difficult questions: "If God loves me and is all-powerful, why does He allow pain and suffering?" With deep biblical insight and personal testimony, he shows how the message of Christmas offers both the answer and the hope we need.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How God planned redemption before the world began

- Why suffering doesn't mean God is absent or powerless

- What Joseph's story reveals about God's providence and purpose

- How Christmas proves that pain is not the end of the story

- Why we can trust God even when we don't understand our circumstances

Scriptures Referenced:

Genesis 45:4–8, Isaiah 46:9–10, 1 Peter 1:18–20, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21

Resources:

Visionary Parenting (Free Download) – Start reading Amy and Rob's book on biblical parenting today: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting

Cedar Bay Family Camp – Join us in Michigan for an unforgettable week of faith and family fun in July 2026: https://visionaryfam.com/events

Connect With Us:

We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, questions, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team prays for every email and would be honored to connect with you.

Next Week: Stay tuned for more gospel-centered encouragement to help your family follow Jesus and pass on faith to the next generation.

Every Christian parent wants their children to have more—but not just more money or success. In this stirring Family Vision episode, Dr. Rob Rienow shares a personal and biblical vision for what it means to want more faith, more boldness, and more spiritual fruit for the next generation.

Recorded live at the Visionary Family Thanksgiving Ball, Rob unpacks why the family is the God-ordained foundation of culture and why that foundation is under attack. You'll learn how the early church discipled believers first at home, why grandparents have a crucial spiritual role, and how your life today can impact generations to come for Christ.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why the family is the foundation of culture and faith

- How the early church prioritized discipleship in the home

- The biblical calling of grandparents in spiritual leadership

- What it means to make your ceiling your children's floor

- How to cultivate a multi-generational vision for your family

Scriptures Referenced:

Genesis 1–3, Acts 2:38–39, Malachi 4:6, Psalm 71:18, Deuteronomy 6

Resources:

Start Reading *Visionary Parenting* for Free – Discover God's purpose for your family and begin building a spiritual legacy today: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting

Join the Visionary Family Community – Connect with families around the world who are committed to following Jesus and helping their children do the same: https://visionaryfam.com/community/

Connect With Us:

We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, feedback, or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team would be honored to stand with your family in prayer and encouragement.

Next Week: Don't miss the conclusion of this special Thanksgiving message—more practical encouragement to help you build a Gospel legacy for future generations.