by Thomas Osterkamp | Aug 21, 2025 | Advice
Time moves faster than we expect. One day you are rocking a baby to sleep, and the next you are handing over car keys. When you realize how quickly childhood passes, it changes how you live today. Research shows that parents often underestimate how much time they...
by Thomas Osterkamp | Aug 20, 2025 | Episode
Saying “yes” feels easier in the moment, but real love is strong enough to say “no.” In Episode 256 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra talk about why loving your child sometimes means setting limits, holding boundaries, and saying no, even when it’s...
by Thomas Osterkamp | Aug 13, 2025 | Episode
Sex is meant to connect, not divide. In Episode 255 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra tackle a difficult but crucial topic: what happens when physical intimacy in marriage feels disconnected, obligatory, or even adversarial. Instead of fostering...
by Thomas Osterkamp | Aug 6, 2025 | Episode
Your kids are watching, and they see more than you think they do! In episode 254 of the Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra confront a hard but necessary truth: parental hypocrisy destroys credibility. When our actions don’t line up with our words, we...
by Thomas Osterkamp | Jul 30, 2025 | Episode
Can your spouse tell you anything, without fear of defensiveness, dismissal, or drama? In episode 253 of the Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra tackle a powerful questions every couple needs to ask: “Am I safe to speak to?” Using 1 Samuel 25:17 as...