In this episode, Bruce is reflecting on Fatherhood and what it means to him. He invites you to their dining room table as all NINE little Paynes join the conversation to reflect on their favorite family traditions and give some honest feedback to their dad about areas he can grow.

Scripture References:

• "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." (Psalms 103:13)
• "Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?" (Hebrews 12:7)

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Music Intro/Exit: Unshackled by David Upton (listen on Spotify)

In this episode, Bruce and Kaila address their children's many accomplishments and the drive for wanting to be the best by giving your best and, as parents, the importance of having expectations for effort.

Scripture Citations

• “A slacker’s craving will kill him because his hands refuse to work.” (‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭25‬ ‭CSB‬‬)
• “There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.” (‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭23‬ ‭CSB‬‬)
• “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown.” (‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭CSB‬‬)

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In this episode, to commemorate Mother's Day, Bruce and Kaila talk about the importance of the role of moms in a family, the impact their moms have made in their lives, and Kaila shares her purpose as a mom raising her children into adults.

Scripture Citations

• “About this time, a man and woman from the tribe of Levi got married. The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She saw that he was a special baby and kept him hidden for three months. But when she could no longer hide him, she got a basket made of papyrus reeds and waterproofed it with tar and pitch. She put the baby in the basket and laid it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile River.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬
• ““Sir, do you remember me?” Hannah asked. “I am the very woman who stood here several years ago praying to the Lord. I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request. Now I am giving him to the Lord, and he will belong to the Lord his whole life.” And they worshiped the Lord there.” 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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Music Intro/Exit: Unshackled by David Upton (listen on Spotify)