Building Faith Families with Steve Demme

“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” (Psalms 105:4) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Lifestyle of Seeking and Finding appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.” (Ephesians 2:19 NLT) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post To See and Listen to Our God who is Alive appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post God is Findable and Knowable appeared first on Building Faith Families.

After singing, thanking, and praying His name, then I humbly ask God to give me ears to hear what the Spirit is saying, from Revelation 2:29 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Listening to God appeared first on Building Faith Families.

We can sing praises and give thanks to God for what He has done. We can also praise, honor, and bless Him for who He is. The Psalmist exhorts us to praise His name or His nature and character.

As we come into the city of God, we have the opportunity to come with thanks offerings as our sacrifice. Being thankful in all things is a high calling and the unique privilege of all of God’s children. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Singing praise to God has been a part of my Christian life since I first heard the gospel. Praising God is a portal into His presence. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Come Into His Presence with Singing appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode, Steve kicks off a new series of talks on how we can enter in and invite God’s presence into our every day lives. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Come Into His Presence appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode, Steve and Zac Northern talk about the significance of the Gap Year as it relates to discipleship and higher education. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Interview with Zac Northern on the Gap Year appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. Listen in on Part 4 of this series as Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. Listen in on Part 3 of this series as Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. Listen in on Part 2 of this series as Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. On this episode, Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Over the years, God has brought wonderful people along side of us at just the right time. We need this ongoing support from this community of faithful people. From supportive family to therapists to Special Olympics to Joni and Friends Retreats, we are so thankful for the faithful friends who have walked with us on […]The post Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Over the years, God has brought wonderful people along side of us at just the right time. We need this ongoing support from this community of faithful people. From supportive family to therapists to Special Olympics to Joni and Friends Retreats, we are so thankful for the faithful friends who have walked with us on […]The post Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Join us for a special interview with Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends) where she talks about suffering and dealing with hardship.

The conclusion to our study of Jacob. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Walking With A Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

More insights from the life of Jacob, who rested with God and was transformed into Israel. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

When I was going through difficult experiences I asked God if I were the only one who had to learn such important lessons through so much pain. The first person God brought to my mind was Jacob. As we study the life of Jacob in Genesis there are several lessons we can learn which will […]The post Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Roger Erdvig is a friend and expert in asking insightful and meaningful questions. Join us in part 2 of our interview. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Roger Erdvig – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Roger will be speaking about how to ask good coaching questions. There is a difference between listening and hearing. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Roger Erdvig appeared first on Building Faith Families.

President of Hope International, speaks to us about what God is doing through Christian Microfinance. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Peter Greer appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Special Guest Jaime Saint, the son of Steve Saint and president of ITEC, provides a unique model for fulfilling the Great Commission. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Jaime Saint appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Steve is the son of Nate Saint who flew the five missionaries into Ecuador in 1956. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Steve is the son of Nate Saint who flew the five missionaries into Ecuador in 1956. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Special guest Bob Farewell shares a few insights to landing your dream job. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Bob Farewell – How to Land your Dream Job appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A true story of following your dream and developing a family business. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Special Guest Bob Farewell – Farewell to Normal appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Last year, I was communing with God and after worshipping, confessing sin, and believing in the blood of Jesus to cleanse me and make me near to God, I asked God to fill me with His Spirit. In the same thought I also asked Him to lead me by His Spirit, help me walk in, […]The post The Fellowship of the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“You have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post The Blood of Jesus Brings Us to God appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.” (Romans 3:25) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Sin Separates Us from God, The Lamb of God Takes Away Our Sin appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Drawing near to God is as easy as a child crawling up into his fathers lap and as complex as the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post With Childlike Faith and Reverence appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Come into his presence with singing! Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:2,4)

Listen in as Steve interviews his special guest, Peter Greer, who is President of Hope International, about his latest book, Rooting for Rivals. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Rooting for Rivals appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Join us as we talk through God’s Providences in Steve’s most important lessons. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 6 (Final Reflections) appeared first on Building Faith Families.

All my business experiences shaped me. Some jobs I enjoyed, some I didn’t, but they all were used of God to prepare me for what I am doing now. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 5 (Good Business Training) appeared first on Building Faith Families.

As I reflect on the lessons I have learned through the years, four principles emerged which are still evident in how I conduct business to this day. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 4 (Life Lessons of an Entrepreneur) appeared first on Building Faith Families.

What need am I meeting? What unique skill sets do I possess? What experience do I have? Steve shares how these questions were applied in the beginning of his businesses. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 3 (Ready Set Launch) appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Is your business profitable? Do you have a competitive edge? How do I get started? Steve addresses these and other questions in the second part of our series. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

The idea of working for yourself, or having your own business, is different than working for someone else. God has uniquely created each of us for the work He has designed for us to accomplish. Have I been wired to be an employer or an employee? Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

This spring and summer, several people close to me have lost loved ones. During difficult seasons like this I find myself clinging to the promises of God. Inspired promises like: A very present help in times of trouble, and, He is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit provide comfort. Subscribe […]The post God’s Presence in God’s Promises appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Most of us battle feelings the we are not enough. And no matter how hard we try, we fall short of what we should be and do. This is not true. The antidote for discouragement is encouragement. Join us as we encourage each other in the Lord. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on […]The post A Wake While Awake or Plenty of Encouragement appeared first on Building Faith Families.

We each have a unique narrative about our life. The combination of our upbringing, our experiences, our struggles, and our triumphs have contributed to making us who we are. Hearing each other’s story is encouraging and transforming. “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps […]The post Sharing Your Story appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Earlier this spring, our pastor did a two part sermon on Peter that has been a huge help and encouragement to me in my journey. We all know that Peter denied Jesus, but after the resurrection our Risen Lord pursued and crafted an incredibly detailed plan to rebuild him. As an apostle Peter was not […]The post The Fall And Rise of Peter appeared first on Building Faith Families.

When we die, it will be nice if they miss us and say nice things about us, but it will be eternally wonderful if they say he was a super dad who had a Great Savior! Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Influence of Fathers – Part 5 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (John 15:9). Then he exhorted us, “As I have loved you, love one another.” (John 15:12). Our focus is on specific ways Jesus loves us and how we can love our family the same way. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]The post Influence of Fathers – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Most of us parent as we have been parented. Or we parent as we wish we had been parented. Beginning in Genesis we observe generational patterns among the patriarchs. The consider how God the Father loved His Son. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Influence of Fathers – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~Robert Fulghum. In this second episode, we consider commands directed to dads and discuss what provokes and exasperates children. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians […]The post Influence of Fathers – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

More than half of American children are growing up in fatherless homes. 85% of men in prison are fatherless as as 90% of all homeless and runaway children. In this first part of our series we are exploring the influence of fathers in scripture. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Influence of Fathers – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Often after a conference, when I have shared my story of the last few years concerning my personal crisis, rediscovering the love of God, and how to communicate with my wife, someone will ask me to speak to their spouse. On this podcast I will be sharing some tools that have worked for me on […]The post Please Don’t Ask Me To Talk To Your Spouse appeared first on Building Faith Families.

I had the privilege of speaking at several conferences this Spring. What impressed me about the event in Winnipeg was how the people attending did not only hear the message, they applied what they were learning. Their attitude reminded me of the wise and foolish folks in the Sermon on the Mount. Subscribe to the […]The post Wise Canadians appeared first on Building Faith Families.