98: Husbands - How to Lead Your Family

How to Be a Spiritual Leader at Home

This podcast episode is all about how to be a spiritual leader. We'll give you simple, easy things you can do every day to lead your family in faith. It's about being steady and kind, not doing big, flashy things.

What This Video Is For:

Husbands who:

• Are ready to start doing things after watching Part 1.

• Want simple, easy steps to follow.

• Want to help their family grow in faith.

• Need cheering on to get past feeling awkward at first.

Main Ideas We'll Talk About:

• Doing a little bit often is better than doing a lot just once: Small steps build strong habits.

• Show, don't just tell: Your actions teach more than your words.

• Get your family involved: Make faith a natural part of your home life.

• It's okay not to be perfect: Every try counts!

What We'll Cover:

I. Getting Started & Review

• First thought: "Welcome back, husbands! In Part 1, we learned that being a spiritual leader means leading with love and showing your family Jesus. Now, let's talk about how to actually do it!"

• We'll quickly remember why this job is so important from Part 1.

• Remember to like, subscribe, and share this video!

II. Small Steps Make a Big Difference

• "Forget thinking you need to be a Bible expert right away. Being a spiritual leader means doing small, steady things every day."

• "Think of it like going to the gym – you don't get strong in one day, but if you keep going, you'll see results!"

• Start where you are. You don't need to be perfect.

III. Simple Ways to Be a Spiritual Leader (Pick 5-7 things to try!)

1. Work on Your Own Faith First:

   • What to do: Spend just 5-10 minutes each day reading your Bible or praying.

   • Why it helps: "You can't pour water from an empty cup! You need to fill up your own spiritual tank."

   • Tip: Find a time that works for you (morning, lunch, before bed).

2. Pray With Your Wife and For Her:

   • What to do: Ask your wife, "How can I pray for you today?" Then really pray with her (even for a short time) or pray for her on your own.

   • Why it helps: It brings you closer, shows you care, and invites God into your marriage.

   • Tip: A quick prayer before bed is a great start.

3. Start Family Devotions (Even Short Ones):

   • What to do: Read a simple Bible storybook to your kids, use a short devotion, or just read one Bible verse and ask, "What do you think this means?" at dinner.

   • Why it helps: It creates special faith moments together and helps your kids learn about God.

   • Tip: Do it often, even if it's just for 5 minutes.

4. Say What You're Thankful For Out Loud:

   • What to do: At dinner, before bed, or in the car, ask everyone to share 1-3 things they are thankful for.

   • Why it helps: It helps your family see the good things God has given you and makes your home a thankful place.

   • Tip: You start first to show them how!

5. Serve Others Together as a Family:

   • What to do: Find a simple way to help people – like volunteering, helping a neighbor, or putting together care packages.

   • Why it helps: It teaches your family to care for others and live out their faith.

   • Tip: Pick something small and close to home.

6. Ask for Good Advice:

   • What to do: Talk to a trusted pastor, a wise older couple, or a mentor.

   • Why it helps: You don't have to know everything. Learning from others makes you a stronger leader.

   • Tip: Be open to hearing new ideas.

7. Show Forgiveness and Say Sorry:

   • What to do: When you make a mistake (and you will!), say you're truly sorry and try to make things right.

   • Why it helps: It teaches your family about being humble, about God's grace, and how to fix problems in a godly way.

   • Tip: Show them, don't just tell them.

IV. Dealing with Roadblocks & Real-Life Advice

• Feeling awkward: "It might feel strange at first. Just keep going. It gets easier over time."

• Family not wanting to: "Don't force them. Just invite them and let them see that you are serious and kind."

• Trying to be perfect: "Don't wait until you're perfect to start. Just start now, even if it's not perfect."

• Busy schedules: "Fit these things into times you already have – like meal times, bedtime, or car rides."

• Pray for yourself: "Ask God to give you wisdom, strength, and to help you be steady."

V. Final Thoughts & Next Steps

• Quick look back: We talked about easy ways to be a spiritual leader.

• Last words of encouragement: "This is a journey for your whole life, not just one step. God is with you. Your family needs you to step up, and you can do it!"

• What to do next: "Try just one of these things this week. See what God does!"

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• Goodbye: "Thank you for being here, husbands. Keep pushing forward. See you next time!"