Building a Rock-Solid Family Foundation

What does it really mean when we say "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"? Behind those beautiful words lies the challenging reality of building a family foundation that can withstand life's storms.

Join hosts Dave McMullen and Frank D'Erico as they cut through the Instagram-perfect image of Christian families to explore what Scripture actually teaches about family life. Drawing from Joshua 24:15 and Matthew 7:24-25, they examine how families built on Christ can weather difficulties without collapsing, while sharing candid stories from their own imperfect journeys.

Frank opens up about his marriage's transformation when his wife Dana stopped trying to "fix him" and instead refocused on her relationship with Christ. Dave reflects on how his grandchildren are experiencing a different grandfather than his children did, demonstrating how our choices ripple through generations. Their honest conversation reveals how children watch what we do more than listen to what we say, challenging parents to model authentic faith rather than perfection.

The hosts tackle practical ways families can stay Christ-centered in today's distracted world, from intentional prayer time to protecting family togetherness in busy schedules. They emphasize that strong families don't happen accidentally—they require daily, moment-by-moment choices to put Christ first.

Whether you're building your family foundation from scratch, repairing cracks, or completely rebuilding after collapse, this conversation offers both encouragement and practical wisdom. Subscribe to the Bible Chat Family Life Podcast and join our community as we navigate family life with biblical truth.

Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 4:34 The Foundation of Family
• 9:55 As For Me and My House
• 16:49 When Children Watch More Than Listen
• 23:03 Marriage Challenges and Growth
• 30:56 Daily Choices and Intentionality
• 41:37 Protecting Family Time
• 47:20 Closing Thoughts and Challenge