How to Parent a Strong-Willed Child Without Crushing Their Spirit

Insecurity is something every person wrestles with—leaders, parents, professionals, and even the most confident people you know. But where does it come from, and how can we overcome it? In this episode of Date Night, we talk about the reality of insecurity in everyday life. From comparison and fear of failure to feeling overlooked or not good enough, these struggles are more common than we realize. The Bible shows us that even people like Moses, Gideon, and Peter battled insecurity—yet God still used them powerfully.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this honest Date Night conversation, we unpack “the green-eyed monster” — how jealousy creeps into marriages, friendships, families, and even ministry. From a vulnerable story during our engagement to biblical examples like Cain and Saul, we explore how comparison turns into resentment… and how resentment can quietly erode relationships over time.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this episode, we talk about why prayer is the ignition point of spiritual life, revival, and transformation—starting not just in the church, but in the home. Drawing from a powerful 24-hour prayer experience, biblical theology, and the wisdom of the Puritans, we explore how God works when His people move forward on their knees. Prayer March: https://www.missionbible.org/prayerChat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this real-time conversation, we talk honestly about why “going with the flow” often leads to missed deadlines, strained marriages, and quiet frustration — even when you’re working hard and trying to do the right thing. This episode isn’t about hustle or effort. It’s about strategy, integrity, and stewardship of time — in work, marriage, parenting, and spiritual life.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

What do you do when you feel like you’ve blown it spiritually? When guilt won’t let go and you’re tempted to prove yourself instead of trusting grace? In this episode, we talk honestly about guilt, conviction, and accusation—and why your first move after failure isn’t to try harder, but to go back to the cross. Drawing from The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges, we unpack the difference between life-giving conviction and soul-crushing guilt, the trap of performance-based Christianity, and how the gospel isn’t just how you start the Christian life—it’s how you live it.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this episode, we unpack simmering anger — the quiet, justified, under-the-surface anger that shows up as sarcasm, silence, withdrawal, cold tones, apathy, and emotional distance. The kind of anger that often does more damage than explosive outbursts.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Biblical intimacy is a selfless partnership—not two people living separate lives under one roof. In this Valentine’s Day episode, we have a PG-13, grace-filled conversation about sex, marriage, and intimacy from a biblical perspective—a topic the church often avoids, but Scripture clearly addresses.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Letting go of your children is one of the hardest—and holiest—parts of parenting. In this episode of Date Night, Pastor Tony Wood and wife Bre talk honestly about what it looks like to release your young adult with wisdom, grace, and biblical clarity. From emotional and physical separation to spiritual independence and changing family roles, this conversation is for every parent navigating the in-between season—when your child is no longer a kid, but not fully settled yet.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Eating disorders and disordered eating affect nearly all of us in some way—but the Bible helps us see that this struggle goes deeper than food, weight, or appearance. In this episode, Pastor Tony Wood and wife Bre talk openly and compassionately about eating disorders, gluttony, self-control, and why Scripture frames these struggles as issues of the heart and worship, not just behavior or body image. We acknowledge real medical realities while gently addressing the spiritual motivations behind how and why we eat.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this episode, Pastor Tony Wood and wife Bre offer biblical encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and honest laughter for moms and dads navigating the daily battles of strong emotions, boundary testing, and big personalities.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org