“Best Of” Series
The “BEST OF” Series contains the Top Episodes from each Series so far.
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Ask Jani: “Spiritual Initiative in the Home”
- July 15, 2020·
What should a wife do when her husband, who professes Christ as his Savior, does not take the initiative to cultivate…
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Ask Jani: “How do you manage time with the Lord?”
- June 12, 2019·
Jani answers some questions about spending time with the Lord when you have little kids, how to fight for that time…
Ask Jani: “How do you balance self-care and living a servant life?”
- August 7, 2019·
Jani answers some questions about spending time with the Lord when you have little kids, how to fight for that time…
Ask Jani: “How do you walk through trials with a friend?”
- September 18, 2019·
Heidi and Jani discuss friendship—how to walk through trials together and also how to handle differences in theological beliefs and practices.
Ask Jani: “How do we teach our children to respect authority?”
- December 4, 2019·
Jani and Heidi answer some questions listeners have sent in about teaching children to respect authority. Learn Jani's practical system "The…
Ask Jani: “How can I find a spiritual mentor? How can I be a spiritual mother?”
- December 11, 2019·
Jani and Heidi answer questions about spiritual mentors and mothers.
Ask Jani: “How do we live in the tension between our longings and God not seeming to fulfill them?”
- January 8, 2020·
Is it wrong to keep longing for a husband, praying for a godly man, when God doesn’t seem to be answering?…
Ask Jani: “What are your favorite Christian biographies?”
- February 12, 2020·
Why should we read? What should we read? Jani and Heidi share some of the Christian biographies that have shaped their…
Ask Jani: “What should I do while waiting to get married?”
- April 22, 2020·
Ray joins Jani to discuss how to deal with the longings deep in our heart while patiently enduring with trust in…
Ask Jani: “Body Image, Beauty, & The Gospel”
- April 29, 2020·
Ray joins Jani to discuss a listener’s question about body image. Why do we struggle with body image? The Bible tells…
Ask Jani: “How can we handle frustrations with grown children living at home? What about cohabiting – is it wrong?”
- June 3, 2020·
Jani and Heidi discuss grown children still living at home. How can you work through the tensions and the frustrations without…
Ask Jani: “How can we honor our parents and in-laws as we try to establish our own homes?”
- June 10, 2020·
Jani and Heidi continue to discuss the implications of the 5th Commandment: “How can we honor our parents and in-laws as…
Ask Jani: “Choosing the Best Educational Option for my Child”
- September 2, 2020·
Jani and Heidi look at a complex question from a listener—“How do I choose the best schooling situation for my children?”…
Ask Jani: “Help! My Kids are Always Fighting!”
- October 7, 2020·
Jani and Heidi answer listener questions about how to foster sibling love and co-operation.
Ask Jani: Self-Contempt vs. Soul Rest, Encouraging Children to be a part of Family Ministry
- October 14, 2020·
Jani and Heidi discuss questions from listeners including how to find deep soul rest when things aren’t going your way, and…
Ask Jani: “Christian Family Life”
- December 9, 2020·
Jani and Ray answer questions from listeners about how to raise a Christian family. They look at three important aspects of…
Ask Jani: “Times of Suffering”
- December 16, 2020·
Jani asks Ray to answer some questions from listeners about how to respond to God and our circumstances during times of…
Ask Jani: “Sleep Deprivation & Parenting Pressures”
- February 3, 2021·
Young mothers have many issues to deal with as they raise their little ones. Jani and Heidi answer listener questions about…
Ask Jani: “When Children Deny the Faith”
- February 10, 2021·
There are no guarantees that all children raised in Christian homes will follow the Lord. Where can we turn for strength…
Ask Jani: “Taking God’s Name in Vain” & “Discipleship Goals”
- February 17, 2021·
Jani and Heidi discuss a listener’s question about saying, “Oh my goodness!” They also answer a question about meaningful goals for…
Ask Jani: “Ministry Wife Dilemmas”
- February 24, 2021·
Jani answers questions from pastor wives about caring for the wives of church leaders and balancing ministry with caring for your…
Ask Jani (+ Ray!): “Examining Fear amid Major Family Decisions”
- March 3, 2021·
Jani and Ray discuss how a couple can work through a strong difference of opinion that has life-altering implications for their…
Ask Jani (+ Ray!): “Favorite Children’s Books”
- March 10, 2021·
Listen in as Ray and Jani share some of their family’s favorite books from when their children were young.
Nurturing Your Children in the Lord
- March 31, 2021·
Jani and Heidi share insights on how they have trained the little ones in their lives to know and love Jesus…
Ask Jani (+ Ray!): “Difficult Decisions and Ministry Criticism”
- June 23, 2021·
Ray joins Jani to help answer listener questions about a husband’s desire to pursue his PhD and a wife needing counsel…
Ask Jani (+ Ray!): “Going Deeper With Prayer”
- June 30, 2021·
Jani and Ray answer a listener’s question about how to develop a deeper prayer life.
Ask Jani: “When Parenting Gets Tough” with Special Guest Kevin Morris
- July 21, 2021·
Author and musician Kevin Morris joins us to share about his new book, The Many Phases of Lily Andrews, a fascinating…
Ask Jani: “Relating To A Daughter-In-Law”
- July 28, 2021·
Jani offers advice on how to build a bridge to your daughter-in-law’s heart, suggesting three tangible ways to strengthen your son’s…
Ask Jani: “Makeup, the Outward Appearance, and Vanity”
- October 20, 2021·
One young mom sends in a thoughtful question regarding teaching her daughters about true beauty, vanity, and make-up. Another young mom…
Ask Jani: “On writing a Life Mission Statement”
- December 29, 2021·
Jani answers questions from listeners on writing a life mission statement and how to set goals for a specific decade of…
Ask Jani: “Help! My Littles Littles Keep Interrupting my Times with the Lord”
- April 20, 2022·
Jani shares some ideas on training your young children to honor your desire and need to spend quiet time with Christ.
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