True Freedom vs. False Freedom: What the Bible Says About Liberty in Marriage
We all want freedom. But what if the freedom you're chasing is actually a trap — and the boundaries you're resisting are actually your protection? Here's what the Bible really says about liberty, and why it changes everything about how you love your spouse.
Why Families Fall Apart (And the Biblical Path Back to Healing)
70-80% of Americans say their family feels dysfunctional. Here's what the Bible says about why families break — and the hope-filled path back to healing.
Is There a Right Time to Get Married or Have Kids?
Research says the sweet spot for marriage is age 27, after three-plus years of dating. But after 31 years of marriage and 20 years of ministry, Bryce and Colette Schaffer have learned that timing isn't about a number — it's about six honest questions and one faithful God.
How to Hear the Voice of the Holy Spirit
Have you ever wondered if what you're hearing is God... or just you? In this post, we break down how to recognize the Holy Spirit's voice, test it against Scripture, and grow in a real, everyday relationship with Him.
Deepening Your Roots: What Research Reveals About Truly Connected Couples
Flourishing marriages aren't found — they're built. Here's what new research reveals about the habits and virtues that deepen your roots as a couple, plus the practical steps you can take today.
Biblical Masculinity and Femininity: God's Design for Men and Women in Marriage
Gender roles are one of today's hottest topics — but what does Scripture actually say? Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack biblical masculinity and femininity, and why God's design was never about hierarchy, but about calling.
10 Ways to Pray for Your Kids
You don't need the perfect words to pray for your kids — you just need to start. Here are 10 practical, Scripture-rooted prayers to pray over your children, no matter what stage of life they're in.
How to Pray for Your Spouse: 5 Prayers That Change Marriages
Prayer is the power plant of your marriage — but do you actually know what to pray for your spouse? Here are 5 specific, scripture-backed ways to cover your husband or wife in prayer, plus the one shift that moves your prayers from fear to faith.
Having Fun on Purpose: Why Joy Belongs in Your Christian Home
After a month of learning how to fight fair, we're pivoting to something just as important — fun. Joy isn't the opposite of faithfulness; it's part of it. Here's why your Christian home needs more laughter, and a few simple, budget-friendly ways to bring it back this week.
When Do You Let Go? Parenting Your Adult and Married Children
You spent decades pouring into your kids. Then one day they graduate, move out, find a spouse — and everything changes. So what does faithful parenting look like now? Bryce and Colette Schaffer share honest, grace-filled wisdom for one of the hardest seasons of parenthood.
Picking Your Battles With Teenagers: Phones, Music, Friend Groups & the Faith Foundation They Need
The teenage years can feel like a minefield — but they don't have to. In this post, Bryce and Colette Schaffer break down the battles worth fighting, the ones worth releasing, and why guiding your teenager matters far more than controlling them. From phone rules to faith foundations, this is practical, Scripture-grounded wisdom for every parent in the trenches.
A Christian Parent's Guide to Picking Your Battles With Your Kids
Every parent knows the feeling. You're tired, they're pushing every button, and you're not sure which hills are worth dying on. The good news? You don't have to fight all of them — and knowing the difference changes everything.
How to Pick Your Battles in Marriage
Not every offense deserves a reaction — and not every battle is yours to fight. Bryce and Colette Schaffer share practical, Scripture-based strategies to help couples stop fighting against each other and start winning together.
How to Survive Debt as a Couple: 6 Christian Strategies for Financial Freedom in Marriage
Money is one of the top marriage stressors — but debt doesn't have to define your story. Bryce and Colette Schaffer share 6 honest, God-centered strategies to help couples stop surviving their debt and start getting truly free.
Ghosted: What God Says About Being Cut Off — and How to Heal
Ghosting is becoming an epidemic — in dating, friendships, marriages, and even families. But what does God say about being cut off without explanation? Bryce and Colette Schaffer dig into Scripture and share practical steps to find closure, healing, and the reminder that God will never ghost you.
God Is Not a Vending Machine: Learning the Key to Prayer
Most of us have done it — punched in our prayer, waited for the output, and walked away frustrated when nothing dropped. But what if the problem isn't your faith? What if it's your expectations? In this post, we're unpacking one of the sneakiest mindsets in modern Christianity — and inviting you to something so much better.
The Invisible Weight You're Carrying — Stress, Anxiety & Letting God In
We're functioning. We're showing up. We're checking the boxes. But inside, many of us are quietly buried under a weight nobody can see. If stress, anxiety, or the mental load of life has been silently wearing you down, this one's for you.
What Every Mom Needs to Hear This Mother's Day
It's "Maycember" — the busiest stretch of the year — and right in the middle of it, we stop to celebrate moms. If you've ever wondered, "Did I do enough? Did I get it right?" — this one is for you.
How to Beat Discontentment: Finding Biblical Contentment in a Comparison-Driven World
Are you tired of measuring your life against everyone else's highlight reel? Discontentment is one of the sneakiest joy-stealers out there — but God's Word has a better way. In this week's episode of Bringing Hope Home, we're getting real about the comparison trap and sharing five practical, Biblical steps to find true contentment right where God has planted you.
Is Honesty the Best Policy? 6 Biblical Steps to a Truth-Filled Marriage
Honesty in marriage isn't just about telling the truth — it's about knowing how, when, and why to speak it. In this week's episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette unpack 6 practical, Bible-based steps to help you build a marriage rooted in trust, openness, and grace.