A Family Vision for the Future

About

As a minister and entrepreneur, Matt Moore has been through his share of relocations and job changes, and he and his wife have had to shepherd four young children through many of them. This week Matt shares with Nate Dewberry the things he’s learned and the non-negotiable values and practices he’s picked up that have helped them weather those changes and become stronger and more faithful for the journey. Their freewheeling conversation covers everything from setting aside selfish impulses and putting wife and family first to growing up biracial and the pitfalls of attempting farming and living the “homesteader” life in rural Alabama.

Show Notes

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Discussion

7:12—If you have kids, how did having children change your relationship with God? Did it inspire you to make God a bigger part of your life? During those times of uncertainty and desperation that are so frequent for new parents, did you turn to God for help? Psalm 127:3–5

9:09—In what other ways did having children change your life? How did it change the way you prioritized your wants? Was there ever a time when you resented having to put your own desires on the back burner to serve your spouse and child? How did you overcome or reconcile those resentful feelings? Philippians 2:3–5

11:20—Do you have a “creative outlet” that you use to keep you from burning out? How does that outlet fulfill you and let you express yourself? If you don’t have a creative outlet, what are some interests or pursuits that could become one?

17:53—When you reach out to your male friends and mentors, is it usually just to chat and see how they’re doing, or is it usually because you need something from them? If it’s the latter, what are some ways you could make those relationships less transactional and more mutual? Proverbs 27:17

20:33—How close are you with your father today as an adult? How often do you come into contact with one another? What sorts of topics or activities are you most likely to bond over? Overall, how satisfied do you feel with your relationship with your dad?

23:25—What’s the biggest life change you’ve made that involved another person? How good a job do you think you did keeping that person “in the loop” about how the change would affect you and them together? Did that life change, or the way you handled it, cause any friction in your relationship that required repair or reconciliation? Proverbs 20:18

30:35—What are the “big rocks” of your marriage and family relationships—the non-negotiable values and practices you won’t give up, neglect, or compromise on? Why are they so important to you? How do you think holding those things sacred has made your relationship, marriage, or household stronger? Joshua 24:15

33:15—Do you have a vision for your relationship or family of how you want to live and what you want to achieve? If so, what are the things that are most likely to distract you from that vision or derail your progress, and what do you (and your spouse/partner) do to re-focus and stay on track? If you don’t have such a vision, do you think forming one could help you lead a more focused and fulfilling life? Proverbs 29:18

43:18—What are some insecurities or frustrations you’ve struggled with recently? What are some ways God might be using these challenges to make you a stronger, wiser, or more compassionate person?