HomeMatters

What takes up most of your time in family life? What are the priorities and the main focus items that take most of your money? There’s so much required of us oftentimes in relation to both time and money, and it’s easy for these things to push aside the priorities that God and His Word prescribe for our life. Join in this episode as Eric and Gena talk about the things that we must not compromise on; the things that we must strive for in life….”more than anything”!

For many, the two words of this episode's title just don’t go together. However, the Bible teaches differently from what many have accepted. Sex is absolutely something that God and the Bible hold as a sacred act. It’s to be treated as holy and honorable (Hebrews 13:4). There is a great premium that God places on the sexual relationship between a husband and a wife. In fact, God says that is the only place that this act should be experienced. Listen in as the Boggs discuss the sacredness of sex and the investment that a married couple should be making in this important, intimate part of their marriage.

Ep. 200- Let's Celebrate! by Eric & Gena Boggs

Money is constantly moving through your home! Some people have more money moving than others, but nonetheless, money is a resource we all have to steward and navigate. The amount of money that you do or do not have does not change the need to navigate this resource. The Bible says so much about money, and money has been proven to be a source of much tension in homes. Therefore, knowing how to steward and to handle this resource is essential! We have a responsibility to teach, lead, and model as well as we do to live a disciplined life that makes the most of what we have been given. Join Eric and Gena today as they share some tips on making the most of what you do have and in managing your “moving money”!

The Boggs love sports! They have always been a part of their family's life! It’s great for kids to be involved in sports and with a team. Sports build discipline and character. Being a part of a team is also a great place to learn life lessons and work ethic. The benefits list could go on and on. So, what is the problem? There’s often a problem with knowing how to balance all the practices, games, matches, etc. etc. with the rest of life, with involvement in a local church, and with schedules of other family members. Join the conversation today as the Boggs share their thoughts and experiences on parenting kids through sports.

So, you’re probably wondering what the Big MO is! It is……..MOMENTUM! So, what does that have to do with home, family, kids, and marriage? Simply—everything! Life brings trials, hardships, disappointments, let-downs…..so on and so on. As a result, we’re often tripped up; discouraged and set off course for days, weeks, and even years. Positive momentum in your life, relationships, and family can keep you moving in the right direction! Instead of having setbacks and being thrown off course, you will see yourself crushing right through things that normally would have stalled you out. Get momentum working for you in your house! Join Eric and Gena today as they help us identify what momentum looks like and how to maintain momentum in our day to day lives.

This podcast drops on April Fools Day, so we thought it only appropriate to talk about wisdom! In building anything, it matters what tools and materials you use. In building a productive, successful home, the Bible is clear that wisdom is an essential tool. It’s important where we seek wisdom, and from whom we accept it. As Christians, we turn to God’s Word for our instruction and there, we find all we need to build a home! In fact, if you want to build a home that will stand the test of time and that will be effective in this world, you must follow God’s prescribed way; build on His foundation; and lean on the wisdom that comes from Him alone! Wisdom isn’t hard to find. Tune in today and learn where wisdom comes from and how to apply it in your home!

These letters spell out a line in a great little rhyme that you may be familiar with from your childhood! The rhyme goes on to say, “...first comes love, then comes marriage. Here comes (someone) with a baby carriage”! Does anyone remember!? It may be a cute little rhyme, but kissing is actually biblical! Yes–we said it! Kissing, according to the Bible, is a passionate, physical expression of love between lovers. Now, it can be less passionate, and used as a greeting in some cultures. But, it is also a very intimate exchange in a marriage; and it should be happening on the regular! Be challenged as you listen to this HomeMatters episode—-to liven up your kissing, to revive the kiss, and to experience the power of this expression of love in your marriage!

Aren’t we all guilty of thinking life, marriage, and family will be easier than it really is? Our “drive-through” culture has taught us to expect things quickly, without undo stress, and to be just as we like it! But, life just isn’t that way! Deep down, we understand that there will be challenges. However, it’s easy to think that we may be able to get away with less effort than is actually required in building a home and good relationships. Tune in to this episode! You will be encouraged as you listen! The challenges, the sacrifices made, and even the disappointments are worth our efforts! We have all the help we need in Jesus!

Don’t disregard this episode of HomeMatters just because you aren’t a grandparent! This one is for all of us! To all those out there that are grandparents, you’ll be encouraged to know that your influence and experience is much needed in the lives of your kids and grandchildren (regardless of your temptation to feel ill-equipped or irrelevant)!. And, if you are still in the role of parenting, you’ll be encouraged to see the value of and the need to add godly grandparents in the mix of your family life! God is a generational God and He values all generations; and He teaches us to honor and learn from those who are a little further along than we are. Join the Boggs as they talk about the need and wealth found in godly grandparents!

There is a leader in every home. Is that your calling and job? Have you taken the responsibility necessary to lead well? Are you a leader worth following; steadfast, not wishy-washy? Do you have strong convictions and do you stick to them? Being the leader calls for living a life of example—an example of love, forgiveness, and patience. If it’s your role to lead, step into that and be the true “leader of the pack” at your house. Listen in to be encouraged in this leadership role that God has called you to!

Parents, welcome to the most exhausting, rewarding, often confusing, many times frustrating, but often fun job you will ever have! Parenting isn’t for cowards (as James Dobson said decades ago). It is absolutely overwhelming on many days, but you must know that you are not alone! God gives instruction and encouragement in His word. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or if you just deal with children—this podcast episode is for you! You’ll be encouraged as you listen to know that in the midst of all the overwhelming things you face, you can find the strength and help you need in Christ!

Is sex in marriage really that important? Should we even discuss it or talk about it in the church? Sex is God’s idea and creation; not that of our culture or of humanity. Sex is God-ordained and part of His plan—for procreation, but also intended for intimacy and enjoyment between a husband and wife. The Bible has a lot to say about sex, so yes—-it is important! Additionally, our culture has a lot to say about it so why are we afraid to speak of it in church? Join this hot topic, in this episode, as Eric and Gena answer…. “Is sex important?”

If we are talking about the feeling and emotion of love, it does have something to do with marriage and family. However, the action and essence of all that love is, has way more to do with our intimate relationships than the feeling of love! Emotions and feelings are ever changing, but true love weathers the emotions and continues to act out of love whether the feeling is present or not. Join Eric and Gena in this episode as they discuss the God kind of love that takes home life to another level!

Have you developed a hardened heart towards your spouse, your children, or anyone in your life? There are true signs and there are godly answers about how we can have our hardened hearts softened towards God and towards others. Don’t live in the danger of a hardened heart! Be willing to confront it and willing to start the journey back to tenderness—first with God and then with others. God will help you and He can replace the heart you have now with a heart that is pliable, forgiving, kind, and full of mercy. Give God a chance!

Shame will cause you to hide. It will paralyze you. It will keep you from living your life with purpose and will hold you back from all the amazing things that God has planned for you! Shame isolates and convinces you that you are the only one in your situation. Eric and Gena challenge us all in this episode to seek the help needed—-in every area of life; whether it’s in marriage, parenting, or just navigating the challenges of home and family life. Be intentional about seeking help when you know it’s needed!

True intimacy will always cost. There’s the cost of selflessness, of time, of vulnerability. There’s the cost that can come financially and emotionally. Most of us crave true intimacy, and at certain times in our life, we are more than willing to pay the costs to experience and enjoy intimacy. This episode will challenge you. If you once paid the price of intimacy, what happened? If you’re married, it’s time to evaluate and start putting in the work once again!

Does the phrase “expect a fight” excite you or make you want to hide? People respond differently to a fight. The fact, however, is that all of us are in a fight; and it IS a fight of our life! The devil has targeted every home, every marriage, and every family. We must expect a fight. And, we must be ready and equipped to handle it. Tune in to this edition as Eric and Gena talk about the fight we can expect and what we can do to win the battle every day!

In this new year, are there changes you’ve needed to make at home? Should you have already done some things differently—-maybe last year—-to move your relationship along, to do better in your parenting role, or to mature in your spiritual life? Whether it’s your marriage, your parenting, your individual self—-just start somewhere. Today. THIS year! Don’t put off today what needs to be done. Take a step, now, towards building the life God intended you to have all along!

Ep. 183 - Welcome 2026! by Eric & Gena Boggs

Ep. 182 - Merry Christmas! by Eric & Gena Boggs

Christmas comes so very quickly! The hustle and bustle of all the things going on this time of year can usher Christmas right past us. Eric and Gena challenge all of us to pause; to be intentional about directing our focus towards the manger and the birth of the Christ child. We cannot lose sight of the reason for our Christmas celebration! As families, we must stop. We must visit the manger. We must be intentional about our celebrations and about the story of Christmas!

Christmas brings the greatest love story ever! Jesus, born in a manger—what a story! Christmas is the beginning of His journey to Calvary and in His “love gift” of providing salvation for all of us! In this episode, Eric and Gena examine the great love story of Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus. What did their relationship look like? What was their life like as Jesus’ parents? They had a great love story—full of faith, intimacy, and deep love!

What do you think needs to happen for you? What are you waiting on? We seek out so many avenues that supposedly lead us to happiness, thinking that “happy” is what we’re after. We believe the lie that situations, things, and the “perfect” life would make us happy. What we really need is to find Jesus—and a place of contentment in the life He has given us. This isn't to say that we settle or just accept whatever we’re given, but we need to find the purposes of God being fulfilled in our lives. With that, true contentment—an overwhelming happiness” may be closer than you think.

Thanksgiving is upon us! This is the official kick-off to the holiday season! With this season, many experience fun and excitement, but many deal with stress, anxiety, worry, and even depression. This episode keys in on Philippians 4:4-8 and pushes you to choose joy! Do not let the craziness of the season still the joy that is supposed to accompany the season! This is a Thanksgiving edition that will prepare you for what is ahead!

Parenting can be such an overwhelming responsibility, and any given day you can feel like a failure. It’s easy in our culture to question your parenting—am I doing enough; what about discipline; how can I protect my children; how can I afford my children? In addition to all the questions, we often feel out of touch with younger generations. We don’t understand what they deal with daily and we don’t even understand their language! Is that you? Do you ever wonder what in the world your kids are saying, thinking, or doing? Because of all of these things, we can parent from a fearful, overwhelmed place rather than the powerful place God has called us to. Tune in as Eric and Gena encourage you to parent fearlessly!

As Christians, living a spirit-led life at home is something that can be mistakenly assumed. Too often, we think that the things we do, or the religious acts we carry out make us “spirit-led”. In contrast, the Bible says that life in the Spirit is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Actions and conduct are important, but are you experiencing “rightness”, peace, and joy in your home? If not, maybe we need to reevaluate how well we are doing at letting God lead us daily in our home life. Listen in today and be encouraged and challenged as well. A Spirit-led home IS attainable, and profitable, and possible at your house!

No one enters marriage with the hopes of “just surviving”! We all enter that relationship with big hopes, lots of dreams, and never expecting to fall out of love or arrive at the “merely existing” place. This podcast will challenge and encourage you at the same time. Eric and Gena want you to know—survival mode is not what God intended for you! God desires that all of your life flourish; that you live with passion; and that you live with significance and purpose on the daily. This episode will inspire you to make decisions today and to create habits today that will lead you to a more successful life and a mode of living that you dreamed of, but that has eluded you to this point. You are not meant for survival mode only!

This is a PG topic today, but not one that the Bible doesn’t speak to. Scripture leads us in healthy sexuality, and it outlines the boundaries of the sexual relationship. God created us as sexual beings, and it’s important to know what He says about sex and that we align our lives to all that He says. In this episode, Eric and Gena share God’s directives, His desire for the sexual relationship in marriage, and the fact that what God has created in our sexuality is good! Marriage flourishes when sex and intimacy are good. Don’t miss this conversation! God probably has more for you than you’ve realized!

The Bible has so much to say about how we use our words! It also tells us that we will give an account of all the words we use, and how we use them. Home is a place where we can sometimes be careless with our words, and we may not understand the power of our encouraging words or of our negative language. Words have a huge impact on our home and family. Tune in to this episode and be challenged in making sure you speak wisely, with compassion, and always to bring encouragement.

The passage in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 offers 4 principles that we can’t afford to ignore. What is offered there works in any relationship, and is most often applied to friendships. However, in this episode, Eric and Gena apply it to the marriage relationship. If couples will adopt these 4 principles, and live them out daily in their home and marriage, they’ll make an instant difference! In this episode, you’ll be encouraged to attend to “the other”----to make a difference in “the others’” life, and to serve as Christ has so perfectly exemplified. With a heart dedicated to these principles, any of us will find our relationships enhanced!

In this “part 2” episode, Eric and Gena continue to dive into biblical wisdom for those seasons of life that leave us confused and second guessing where to turn and what to do. They continue in sharing 6 steps to finding clarity and answers in the situations that leave us lost and wondering what our next steps should be. God’s Word and our relationship with Him will lead in every situation we face, but it is our responsibility to seek Him and to take the appropriate steps and precautions that are necessary to rise above that which faces us. Tune in for Godly wisdom and answers that will work and over and over again!

In marriage and family life, we all undoubtedly arrive upon situations and circumstances that stump us, that confuse us, that leave us without answers for the things we are facing. Our first step in finding the answers we need is always in knowing where to turn for those answers we seek. The advice we accept and the voices we entertain will be key to survival! Join this first part of this 2-part episode as the Boggs discuss tried and true wisdom for the times that we just do not know what to do.

Every marriage, no matter how strong today, is susceptible to the ebb and flow of life that sometimes leads us away from intimacy. We must be aware and focused on recognizing when these “intimacy killers” are taking over. Eric and Gena share 6 things in this episode that can move in on us, oftentimes as we are going along life—maybe doing many things right; but easily overcome, and being drawn away from our spouse even when we are unaware. Identify and be ready for the “romance and intimacy killers” before they show up so you can stand against them and keep the romance hot!

It is important as parents that we understand the reward and blessing our children are to us. But, it is equally important that our children understand what a blessing they are to us and to the world they live in right now. Tune in to this episode as The Boggs encourage us and give scriptural basis for leading our children to see and understand not only the blessing they are, but the future God has for them; the destiny He has purposed for them; and the unavoidable challenges and temptations that may come along with all of this!

Have you ever wondered about God’s real purpose for sex in marriage? Is it more than a way to continue to populate the world? If you’ve ever listened to a HomeMatters podcast before, you can probably know what Eric and Gena would say. But, don’t miss this conversation about sex and how it brings oneness and intimacy into a marriage! Sex is a God-given gift. Listen and learn to appreciate the gift of sex in your marriage!

Your marriage relationship should never cease to grow in intimacy, passion, and desire. Your interest in learning more about one another should be forever on the increase. God will continue to increase your capacities for all of these if you’ll give Him room! Tune in to this episode to hear how your capacity for all of these can be restored and increased throughout your lifetime together as a couple.

We don’t think that it's a coincidence that Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding! Weddings bring marriage, and marriages often come upon times where the miraculous is needed! This episode is an encouragement to any who may feel like they’re losing hope in marriage; that things are too far gone; that restoration is needed, but the hope of such is merely that…, just a hope. Well, God is in the miracle working business and your situation is not beyond help, or hope! Tune in now!

Is it possible to stay “in love”? YES! It is possible to love and be in love for the life of a marriage! If you doubt it, or if you’re in a place where you question your own love for your spouse, we encourage you to tune in to this episode. Sometimes, couples feel like they lose love, and fall away from the loving feelings they entered the marriage with at its start. This doesn’t mean you married the wrong person and it doesn’t mean the relationship is over. It simply means that you’re experiencing L I F E and you just need to find your way back to the “first love” you experienced! Tune in now to “In Love”!

By definition, the “long game” is a strategy for reaching long range goals. It implies patience and persistence. It means we are looking beyond the moment to a future, a greater purpose. The Boggs offer this as a perfect strategy for marriage and family life! They believe that it is possible to stay focused and on target, even in the day to day of life and in this podcast they share suggestions for staying in the “game”---for the long haul as you realize the big picture of all that God has planned for you!

If you’ve been married for any length of time, you know that marriage can come with good days as well as bad. From the vows that most married people take on their wedding day, we see that couples are called to a commitment that essentially stands the test of all things—the good, the bad, the ugly, the times of great riches and the times of no wealth; the times of health and the times of sickness. There isn’t usually a problem with the positive sides of these contrasts. It’s only when we experience the negative sides that pose a test to our commitment. Listen in to see what the Boggs have to say about the good and bad of marriage.

Intimacy in marriage was created, by God, for spouses to enjoy, to delight in, but it must be guarded. This special part of a marriage relationship is a strength to your marriage and needed. However, everything in your life will pull against this intimate time. Your schedule and energy will be depleted from all the responsibilities of your life and you’ll never just seem to fall upon time for intimacy. Join The Boggs as they share ways to fight for this important aspect of your marriage! Intimacy matters, but it won’t always come easy! You may have to fight for it!

Great results and huge improvements don’t usually come after just one step in the right direction! Progress is a result of many seemingly little things sometimes. It’s the little things that add up! It’s the little things that can have big impacts. In a world that is often obsessed with the big and bold, it’s easy to forget that the consistency of doing the little things and the intentionality of carrying out the seemingly insignificant that often make the biggest impact! Join the conversation about the little things in relationships that can have the biggest impact!

Join Eric and Gena in this episode as they define a home that worships. It may be more than you think at first glance! The Boggs make one guarantee in this HomeMatters podcast. If you will become a home that worships, it will revolutionize your home life, the atmosphere of your home, and your effectiveness at doing home life well! Learning to be “carriers of worship” is the call and the plan God has for us all. Don’t miss this encouraging discussion!

Freedom. Have you ever asked yourself what that looks like in marriage? We’re not talking about a present-day culture “freedom” that says freedom is about doing what we want to do with no regard or restrictions. We are talking about a freedom that lives within the prescribed boundaries of God’s Word. We misunderstand how boundaries and freedom go together in our society. But today’s discussion brings light to how comfortable, refreshing, and freeing it is to live in a God-ordained and ordered freedom!

Today’s edition of HomeMatters is a continuation of episode #156. We encourage you to jump back and listen there if you haven’t already. The demise of any relationship comes with warning signs. It’s easy to ignore those, or think that they aren’t as bad as we may believe them to be at the moment. However, self-evaluation, and even marriage-evaluation is necessary on a continuing basis to make sure we are not leaving situations, conflicts, and real day-to-day issues out there to grow into things that separate and isolate us from our spouse. There may be some warning signs that you’ve been ignoring, or some that you are aware of but have dismissed. Tune in! Be challenged! And, do what needs to be done to heed the signs and save your marriage and home!

Self-awareness and self-examination are always good. Many people only do this type thing in seasons of crisis or at the beginning of the year as they set new resolutions for themselves. However, there are always warning signs when a relationship is headed towards trouble. People may wake up one day and just feel like everything has changed overnight. But in reality, something has been going on for some time that has led to the distance one feels or the isolation they are experiencing. Join Eric and Gena in this episode as they discuss the warning signs that show your marriage is in trouble.

This episode is for adults only. You may not want to listen with your children, but—be confident, there’s nothing here that isn’t talked about in the Bible! In fact, you (married couples) may blush at all God has to say about your intimate, sexual relationship to your spouse. Your intimacy and lovemaking doesn’t embarrass God—-in fact, just the opposite. God never intended our love life with our spouse to be boring and if yours is, it’s time to make some intentional changes. Tune in today and be encouraged to make the changes needed to bring your intimate sexual relationship up to date and away from anything that looks boring!

This weeks’ episode continues to examine the “play it safe” style of living versus the life that is willing to make some hard decisions, have some hard conversations, and even do some things that may seem “risky” to continue to move forward in relationship and love. Progress and productivity never come easy and risk will always be involved. Will you be the “Hero” in your home? Will you be willing to take some risks to have all that God intended for you? You may just find that it’s the best risk you ever take!

Is it your tendency to play it safe—in all aspects of your life and relationships? Or, are you the risk taker? Are you more comfortable with the predictability of routine or are you willing to step out and take some risk sometimes by stepping into the unknown or the uncertain things? Relationships will never be totally predictable and our unwillingness to step into the unknown can hinder love, passion, affection, and even our ability to be as productive as God would desire us to be. Eric and Gena may provoke you in this episode, but hear them out! Your willingness to be vulnerable and to embrace an opportunity could just be what takes your relationship to the next level!