When your grown child marries, it can be difficult to find the right balance between under- and over-involvement in the new couple's life. Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer helpful advice in this conversation with Bob Lepine.

Growing Older Without Becoming Old, Part 6 Navigating the Big Losses

25 days ago 29m 23s

If you don't approach growing older with intentionality, the losses you face in life can threaten to derail you. Dennis and Barbara Rainey help you navigate major losses like the unexpected loss of a loved one, and more.

A More Meaningful Easter

Mar 21st, 2024 15m 48s

How can we do a better job of representing the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in our Easter celebrations? Barbara Rainey explores both "why" and "how" we can celebrate our Savior's Resurrection.

Lessons for Lent: The Messiah Mystery

Feb 14th, 2024 18m 17s

Most families don’t have traditions in place that help them prepare for Easter. Barbara Rainey hopes to change that. She and Dennis discuss one way to help children look for Bible clues that point to Jesus during the weeks leading up to Easter.

Two Romance Essentials- Security and Acceptance

Feb 8th, 2024 26m 29s

Popular depictions of romance often fall short of reality, especially once we're married. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to talk about two important ingredients in order for romance in marriage to flourish.

Growing Older without Becoming Old - Building Endurance

Jan 29th, 2024 17m 1s

Dennis and Barbara Rainey want to live out their sunset years with intentionality and purpose. And they want to help you do it, too. Barbara can look back and see how God has grown endurance in her. Can you?

Handling Pressure in Your Marriage

Jan 8th, 2024 26m 3s

Listeners submitted questions for Dennis and Barbara Rainey to answer. In this episode, hear about the hardest Rainey Christmas ever, how many gifts to buy children, and how to deal with difficult relationship dynamics.

Handling Pressure in Your Marriage

Dec 7th, 2023 26m 3s

Every marriage faces pressure. The question is how you handle it. Dennis and Barbara Rainey give thoughtful pointers on the Biblical idea of walking wisely and redeeming the time.

Nurturing Thankfulness in Your Family

Nov 16th, 2023 13m 46s

Gratitude is a heart habit we need to cultivate. Discover some of the ways Dennis and Barbara Rainey have nurtured thankfulness in their family as a part of their Thanksgiving traditions.

Emotions in the Empty Nest

Oct 19th, 2023 23m 16s

Women tell Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates that they experience a wide range of emotions when they move from having children in the home to the empty nest. Barbara and Susan describe those feelings and what to do with them, in a conversation wit

Why Kids Need Boundaries

Sep 21st, 2023 16m 22s

When Dennis and Barbara Rainey still had children living at home with them, God arranged an amazing object lesson. Listen to the story of Sweet Pea the parakeet, and how Dennis and Barbara were able to encourage one of their teens.

Our Story

Sep 7th, 2023 24m 10s

What were some of the thoughts and emotions going through Barbara's mind in the days before she got engaged to Dennis Rainey? She explains in this interview with the Raineys' good friend, Dr. Michael Easley.

You're On a Mission

Aug 24th, 2023 19m 52s

As a representative of the King of kings, you have an important assignment. Dennis and Barbara Rainey discuss that mission.

Your Home is an Embassy

Aug 10th, 2023 12m 9s

As followers of Christ, we're called to be His ambassadors. We represent Him. Barbara helps us remember our homes are embassies of the King.

Creating Stability in Unstable Times

Jun 15th, 2023 22m 36s

Interrelational conflict. Financial difficulties. Culture wars. Political turmoil. We live in times of upheaval that can easily send us into a tailspin. Dennis and Barbara Rainey join Bob Lepine in the studio to point us to the One who is the s

Rainey Field Trip Like None Other 2

Jun 1st, 2023 26m 45s

A gummy bear attack at the Sea of Galilee? A contest to find the three most important trees in the Bible? A historical piece of paper containing Barbara Rainey's favorite hymn in the composer's handwriting? It's all part of the Rainey family's

A Rainey Field Trip Like None Other With Our Grandkids

May 18th, 2023 35m 59s

If we're not careful, we can easily forget that the events recorded in the Bible happened within the context of specific times and places. Dennis and Barbara Rainey and their family took some concrete steps to battle that tendency. Hear about t

A Love Letter to the Lost in This Land

Apr 20th, 2023 33m 44s

Have you ever thought of the Bible as a love letter from God to you? Barbara Rainey uses poetry to share the grand, overarching story of Scripture, with Jesus as the Hero.

Ways To Elevate Easter

Apr 6th, 2023 17m 38s

You know Easter is important to Christians. But what can you do to raise its importance in the eyes of you and your family? Barbara Rainey gives practical ideas for ways you can elevate Easter.

The Power of a Well-Asked Question

Feb 9th, 2023 19m 13s

True intimacy grows as you get to know the person you love better. And, according to Dennis and Barbara Rainey, a great way to get to know each other better is by asking (and answering) good questions. In this episode, hear more about the power

Cultivating Hope

Jan 18th, 2023 27m 9s

Sometimes the difficulties of life seem unbearable. They can even cause us to question our faith. In this episode, Barbara Rainey shares from her personal experiences and from the Bible to help cultivate hope when you're facing disappointment w

Romance in the Midst of Reality

Jan 6th, 2023 16m 45s

Couples long for greater intimacy in marriage. But often romance is difficult. In this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, Barbara and Dennis are joined by Bob Lepine to examine how we can move from disappointed love to committed love, even

Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember, Part 2

Nov 10th, 2022 35m 51s

How did the early settlers in America fare when they landed at Plymouth in November of 1620? Would the difficulties of their first winter quench their faith in God? Find out as you listen to Part Two of the audio book Thanksgiving: A Time to Re

Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember, Part 1

Nov 9th, 2022 36m 8s

Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember, Part One --- Gather the family around to listen together. Most of us have heard about the early settlers in colonial America. In this episode you'll hear the first part of the audio book Thanksgiving: A Time to

The Importance of Gratitude

Oct 20th, 2022 17m 40s

In a day when verbal meanness seems to be at an all-time high, Barbara Rainey encourages parents to train their children to be thankful. Learn three reasons gratitude matters.