Episode 52
John and Paula Sandford are a longtime ministry couple bringing decades of experience in teaching and guiding families, grounded in Scripture. They outline five foundational areas of family life: procreation and the sacred dimension of sex within marriage; the blessing of the father; diligent instruction of children; discipline exercised with love; and guiding children toward their God-given destiny.
They root their guidance in key biblical passages—Genesis 1 (be fruitful and multiply), Ephesians 5 (mutual love and unity in marriage), and Deuteronomy and Proverbs on teaching and discipline—emphasizing that sex is a sacred, spiritual meeting of two beings, not merely a bodily act. They also frame marriage around three legs: prayer, communication, and sex, underscoring that a healthy union requires all three functioning together.
Beyond theory, the Sandfords discuss practical steps: blessing children daily, instructing with intentionality, and disciplining in love while maintaining closeness. They highlight the father’s role in shaping destiny by modeling service and blessing, and they advocate releasing children to their own God-given paths rather than trapping them in parental expectations. The talk culminates in a call to examine our own lives, trust the Holy Spirit, and raise families that reflect God’s countercultural kingdom.
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