The meaning of self-control is as profound as it is simple. With it we're able to choose how we'll think, feel, and act towards other people. Without it, other people will be able to choose how we'll think, feel, and act towards them.

This week Brian and Katie Hess unpack the power of self-control, and how it brings with it the ability to love the way God loves.

Have you ever wondered why God created both the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? In this episode, we explore the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, and take a biblical look at God’s design for relationship, freedom, and the human will—and how it all connects to the way we lead and love our kids.

You’ll learn:

• Why the existence of love requires the freedom to make a choice

• The deeper meaning behind the two trees in the Garden of Eden

• How God parents us through love, not force

• Why true obedience only grows in the soil of connection

Check out our children's book, What Does God Say About Me? Declarations for Kids, From A-Z

Words have power — not just emotionally, and spiritually, but neurologically. In this episode, we explore how the words we use impacts brain development, emotional connection, and relational safety. Whether you're a parent, spouse, educator, or friend, understanding the science of words can transform how you communicate and connect.

In this episode we covered:

• The forming of neural pathways

• How words affect our relational connection

• How to repair relational bonds when our words are damaging

• Why our day-to-day language matters more than we think

Click here to check out our children's book, What Does God Say About Me; Declarations for Kids, from A - Z