How to Design a Christmas That ACTUALLY Centers on Jesus (12 Days Framework)

Your family's Christmas traditions might be coasting on autopilot - some things you do because you've always done them, some events that just happen to you instead of being chosen intentionally. What if this year you flipped the script and designed a December that actually centers on Jesus while creating memories your kids will carry into their own marriages? Jeremy and April Prior break down their 12 Days of Christmas framework, from scripture-paired events to a family arts show that turns your living room into a gallery. This isn't about adding more chaos to an already packed season...it's about saying yes to the right things and building annual traditions that your multi-generational family team will actually look forward to. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 3:13 How the Pryor's do Christmas 4:32 The 12 Days of Christmas framework 7:38 Dickens Brunch 10:00 Christmas movies with scripture 11:10 Christmas Eve 14:52 The Family Arts and Crafts Show 17:04 Why Christmas traditions are the gateway to more intentional family rhythms 18:57 Starting small and building traditions as your kids grow Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Free Advent Reading Plan: https://familyteams.com/christmas/ --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Some of our recent reels on Instagram have exploded, and it’s no mystery why. These clips are touching nerves on parenting, priorities, and the way we raise our kids in today’s world. In this episode, we dive into two of the most viral ones: Brett Cooper’s reflections on homeschooling and Erica Komisar's insights on the emotional fragility of young boys. From family sacrifices to neurological development, we unpack what’s really behind these heated comment sections, and why these conversations matter so much right now. Whether you homeschool, send your kids to public school, or are just trying to understand your child better, this discussion will challenge and encourage you. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Brett Cooper on Homeschooling 13:22 Erica Komisar on Boys Being Neurologically Fragile Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Brett Cooper Reaction Reel: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams/reel/DOCypOiERB_/ Erica Komisar Reaction Reel: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams/reel/DPm-gYfkX4w/ --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

What if your family was never meant to run on the system you’ve been handed? In this powerful episode of the Family Teams Podcast, Curt sits down with Jeff and Jeremy to expose the “failed experiment” of modern family and rediscover God’s original design - one that leads to joy, belonging, and legacy instead of burnout and isolation. They break down why families today are collapsing, the biblical blueprint for restoring them, and how to practically build a thriving multi-generational family team. If you’ve ever felt like family life is harder than it should be, this conversation will change how you see your role as a parent, spouse, and builder of generations. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:19 The problem with the western family today 9:01 Beliefs that are keeping families stuck 20:18 Hidden anti-family philosophies 29:32 Just how good family life can be 39:12 God's design for family 46:00 How to actually build a family team 51:45 Why consider a family business Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Follow Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/jeffersonbethke/ Follow Jeremy: https://www.instagram.com/jeremympryor/ Resources Mentioned: Emma Watson on Jay Shetty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2caQ4j9oohE --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

What happens when a true father steps into the life of another man? In this reaction episode, Jeremy Pryor reflects on a powerful conversation between Jason Wilson, author, mentor, and founder of The Cave of Adullam, and former NFL quarterback Cam Newton. Jason doesn’t just talk about manhood...he models fatherhood in real time, speaking into Cam’s fears, struggles, and hopes. Jeremy unpacks how Jason’s words go beyond surface advice and instead strike at the heart of generational growth, family, and biblical manhood. Get ready for a masterclass in how to father not just children, but grown men walking through the challenges of life. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Jason Wilson fathers Cam Newton 7:18 Get married to level up together 8:16 Facing fear of divorce 12:00 Making connections and generational progress 17:28 Healing emotional brokenness in men 21:13 Emotional availability, fear, and courage 32:21 Masterclass in fathering grown men Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MIDFm1mGZI --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

What does it really mean to live as a family on mission? In this inspiring episode of the Family Teams Podcast, Jeremy is joined by Mark and Michelle Tiderman, this month’s Accelerator community coaches, to share their journey of following God as a family. From meeting on the mission field in Mexico City to planting roots in Fairfield, Ohio, the Tiderman's reveal how they’ve woven mission into every stage of life - raising kids, coaching sports, hosting neighbors, even starting a CrossFit community. You’ll hear how they’ve learned to see family not as an obstacle to mission, but as God’s design for mission itself. If you’ve ever wondered how to blend family life with kingdom purpose, this episode is full of practical wisdom and powerful stories. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 4:25 Marriage & Mission Roots in Mexico 5:45 Stewarding a Mission AND a Family 11:06 Involving Kids in Mission 19:04 Integrating Your Entire Life 21:57 Be The Initiator 24:10 CrossFit as Missional Community 32:58 Faithfulness Over Impact Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator/ Family on Mission: https://familyteams.com/mission/ --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Ever feel like your family is just surviving - keeping up with school, meals, and schedules - but missing a bigger sense of purpose? In this episode, April and Jeremy get real about what it looks like to move from “just doing family” to becoming a family on mission. They share the seasons when mission felt impossible, the small ways they started anyway, and the surprising fruit that followed. You’ll hear stories of how their own family mission has shifted over the years and why it forged deeper bonds instead of pulling them apart. If you’ve ever wondered how to live with more meaning as a family team, this conversation will help you see what’s possible. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Surviving vs Living with Purpose 2:52 3 Models: Family vs Mission 8:35 Early Years: Discipleship & Ministry 13:56 Expanding to Cincinnati & Israel 23:57 Multiplying Multipliers 30:04 Father vs Mother Tension 34:49 Join the Accelerator Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Free Family on Mission Playbook: https://familyteams.com/mission Join Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator Life on Life Discipleship: https://1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

God is a good Father who uses holidays and festivals to disciple His children all throughout the Old Testament. But for some reason these have been lost in modern Christianity.  Now, we don't HAVE to celebrate these holidays, Christ fulfills them all, BUT we've found over the past 10+ years that they are a POWERFUL tool to disciple our kids, follow God more closely, and build deep memories that impact us, our kids, and our communities for a lifetime. Here's why we like celebrating them, and a quick reminder that our Accelerator is open to join right now for September, where we'll be giving you a full "how to" so you can celebrate your first Biblical holiday - Sukkot - this October without any stress! Join The Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 4:20 Why start celebrating the Biblical holidays 6:41 First steps to start 11:08 What Sukkot actually means 18:38 If you're just starting... 23:50 2025 Sukkot Dates Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Free 1-Pager Sukkot Catechism: https://familyteams.com/sukkot Join The Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

I want to show you why celebrating a week outside in a handmade booth becomes the most unforgettable family tradition - without feeling like a chore. We’re joined by community coaches Brent and Katie Kruithoff, who previously helped us learn to celebrate spring holidays like Passover and Pentecost. This time, they share how the fall Biblical festival of Sukkot became a unifying, joy-filled anchor for their family’s yearly rhythm. We also unpack the beautiful theology behind Sukkot: dwelling outside reminds us that “this earth is not our home,” pointing our eyes to our true forever home with God in heaven. Ready to reimagine how your family marks time? Tune in to be inspired, equipped, and excited to build traditions that echo into eternity - and learn how to start small, stay consistent, and celebrate big. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 4:20 Why start celebrating the Biblical holidays 6:41 First steps to start 11:08 What Sukkot actually means 18:38 If you're just starting... 23:50 2025 Sukkot Dates Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Free 1-Pager Sukkot Catechism: https://familyteams.com/sukkot Join The Family Teams Accelerator: https://familyteams.com/accelerator --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

In this episode, Jeremy reacts to 5 popular clips that show why the modern, western idea of family is so broken. Learn the Family Teams perspective on a lot of these relevant topics of our day, and see why God's ancient ideas for family are still the best ones today, and finally put your finger on WHY modern society is so broken. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:17 Doug Wilson finds the hidden key for unlocking a theology of technology 7:38 Why it's becoming cool to cut off your parents 16:19 The secret war the state is waging against your family 28:11 Steven Bartlett rejects multi-generational legacy 31:15 Is Mark Driscoll against having a multi-generational family? 47:59 James Sexton and Carl Lentz say don't get married young YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FiveMinuteFatherhood/videos   Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com   --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Jeremy reacts to a viral Tweet explaining the difference between a mom's conservative and liberal child. He explains why we needed to invent some moral framework for society after Christian ethics were broadly discarded, and why our culture is suddenly anti-life after choosing "consent" as the moral framework. This new "religion" doesn't value life, and is leading to the sterilization of the next generation. Seriously consider what you can do about it as he explains at the end of the episode. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:26 The Tweet 5:12 Ideas really matter 7:00 When the innate goodness of life is rejected 16:48 Universities are indoctrinating our children into a new religion 19:15 What do we do about this? Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Tweet referenced: https://x.com/TNG9791/status/1952464911701041457 --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!