Negative body images and eating disorders are far too common today—and many of us can trace those struggles back to our early years. In this episode of Family Vision, Amy is joined by a very special guest: her daughter-in-law, Brooke Rienow.

Brooke shares her personal testimony of how insecurity and body image struggles began as a young girl, intensified through painful peer experiences, and later escalated in college into a serious battle with anorexia. She describes how "control," comparison, and pride quietly took root, and how an outwardly productive, high-achieving life hid a growing internal darkness.

This is a raw and hope-filled conversation about what an eating disorder can look like behind the scenes—and why true healing is not just physical, but spiritual. Brooke also opens up about how her relationship with God became "checkbox Christianity" during the hardest seasons, and how the Lord began to bring her back to real freedom. Amy and Brooke share key Scriptures that provide a foundation for hope and healing.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- How early body image struggles can begin (even in kindergarten)
- How comparison and peer cruelty can shape a child's self-image

- Why college can become a pressure-cooker for control and insecurity

- How eating disorders often shift from "I'm in control" to "it controls me"
- Why isolation is one of the most dangerous parts of disordered eating
- What anorexia can do physically—and why it becomes life-or-death
- Why spiritual healing is essential for long-term freedom

Resources:

Visionary Parenting – Start reading for free: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting

Join the Visionary Family Community – Become part of a global community of families committed to following Jesus: https://visionaryfam.com/community

Support the Philippines Mission Trip – Help provide clean water filters and share the Gospel. Donate at: https://visionaryfam.com/hope (Type "filter" in the notes section)

Upcoming Events – Visionary Family Conferences and Family Camp details: https://visionaryfam.com/events

Connect With Us:

If your family is navigating the challenges of an eating disorder and you would like prayer, please reach out to us at podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team would be honored to pray for your family. You can also request a prayer call with our prayer team leader, Peter Rothermel.

For nearly 2,000 years of Christian history, this wasn't even a debated question. When the church gathered for worship, the whole family gathered together. But today, many parents wrestle with what Sunday mornings should look like for their children.

In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow explore what Scripture, church history, and personal experience reveal about children in corporate worship. From Old Testament feasts to New Testament letters addressed directly to children, the biblical pattern consistently points toward multi-generational worship.

But this conversation goes deeper than logistics. It's about long-term discipleship, heart connection to the church body, and whether our children truly feel seen, valued, and spiritually formed within the gathered church.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- What the Bible reveals about children participating in corporate worship
- Why this question did not exist for most of church history
- How separating children from the main service may impact long-term faith
- The difference between having kids present and truly valuing them
- Practical encouragement for parents navigating Sunday mornings

Scriptures Referenced:

Exodus 12, Deuteronomy 16, Joshua 8, Joel 2, Ephesians 6:1–3, Colossians 3:20

Resources:

Visionary Church – Discover how your church can strengthen families and the next generation. Start reading for free: https://visionaryfam.com/church

Not So Perfect Mom – Encouragement for mothers seeking to raise their children with eternal purpose. Start reading for free: https://visionaryfam.com/mom

Support the Philippines Mission Trip – Help provide clean water filters and share the Gospel. Donate at: https://visionaryfam.com/hope (Type "Filter" in the notes section)

Join the Visionary Family Community – Become part of a global community of families committed to following Jesus: https://visionaryfam.com

Upcoming Events – Visionary Family Conferences and Family Camp details: https://visionaryfam.com/events

Connect With Us:

We would love to hear from you. Send your questions or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team would be honored to pray for your family.

Does your family ever feel overwhelmed by busyness? Whether you're shuttling kids to activities, managing household chaos, or just trying to get dinner on the table, it's easy to wonder if something's wrong when life feels so full. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share how busyness can be a blessing—and how families can thrive in the middle of the madness.

Instead of telling you to slow down or feel guilty, Rob and Amy offer biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for finding joy, purpose, and spiritual connection in the midst of real-life schedules and obligations. Drawing from Proverbs 14, the fourth commandment, and their own busy household, they help you reset expectations and prioritize what matters most—without trying to imitate someone else's "ideal" family life.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why busyness isn't always a sign of imbalance
• How to maintain spiritual connection even when your calendar is full
• What Scripture says about work, rest, and the rhythms of family life
• Why you should not compare your family's pace with others
• Simple steps for keeping God at the center—even when dinner's on the run

Special Opportunity: Provide Clean Water in the Philippines
Join us in supporting our Visionary Family mission team heading to the Philippines! They'll be installing Filters of Hope in homes and sharing the Gospel. Each filter costs $40 and provides a family with long-term access to clean water. You can donate directly at https:visionaryfam.com/hope and type the word filters in the comment box. 100% of your donation goes to the mission.

Join the Visionary Family Community
Families around the world are joining us to follow Jesus and help future generations do the same. Join our growing community at https:visionaryfam.com by clicking Join the Community. Welcome to our newest members—Malene from Florida and Sarah from Casablanca, Morocco!

Upcoming Events:

• D6 Northwest Conference – March 6–7, Lissy Bailey (Rob and Amy's daughter) speaking
• Visionary Family Conference – Wichita, KS – March 13–15
• D6 Southeast Conference – Nashville, TN – April 23–25, Amy & Lissy speaking
• Family Camp – Cedar Bay, MI – July 18–24 (near Mackinac Island!)

Visit https://visionaryfam.com/events for full details and registration.

We'd Love to Hear From You:
Send your prayer requests, feedback, or questions to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team is ready to support you—including phone prayer if desired.

Thank you for making time for this episode—and may your family find joy and strength in Christ, even in the busyness of life.