How Biblical Discipleship Transforms a Christian Mom’s Life

Welcome to Date Night with the Woods, where Tony & Bre have truthful and transparent conversations about the blessings and challenges of being a biblical family in a progressive culture. Each episode connects biblical truths with practical ways to live for the gospel and fight for the family.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Welcome to Date Night with the Woods, where Tony & Bre have truthful and transparent conversations about the blessings and challenges of being a biblical family in a progressive culture. Each episode connects biblical truths with practical ways to live for the gospel and fight for the family.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Tony and Bre open the curtain on a part of Bre’s life many listeners don’t know about—her weekly, intentional discipleship with young moms and ministry wives. From the women who shaped Bre’s walk with Christ to the lessons she now passes on, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and practical guidance for anyone wanting to disciple or be discipled.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Tony and Bre look back on their Top 10 blessings of 2025. From restored relationships, to meaningful moments with their kids, to the unexpected ways God carried them through both joy and hardship this year. Some of their highlights were light and fun, others were stretching, but each one reminded them of God’s steady faithfulness. This episode is meant to help you slow down, breathe a little, and remember what God has done in your own life this year. Maybe it’ll even spark a conversation or a gratitude list of your own. 💛 Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Social media is reshaping the inner life of a generation, and the numbers prove it. This episode forces a hard audit of the heart. Envy, insecurity, comparison, identity distortion, and spiritual erosion accelerate when the phone becomes the primary window we look through.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Being a mom of little ones can make time in God’s Word feel impossible. Between sleepless nights, crying toddlers, and endless dishes, how do you stay spiritually grounded when life never slows down?Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Not every wrong action from a child is rebellion. Sometimes it’s simple immaturity, other times it’s outright defiance. In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about folly versus rebellion, how parents can discern the difference, and why using clear, consistent consequences helps guide children toward wisdom and godliness.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Gentle parenting claims children are inherently good and discipline should be avoided, but the Bible says children are born with a sin nature and need loving correction. In this episode, we contrast gentle parenting with God’s design, showing how Scripture calls parents to guide, correct, and train their children toward holiness and godliness. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

What books should every Christian couple have on their shelf? In this episode, we share our top recommendations for men, women, and couples, covering discipleship, marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth. From classics like Pilgrim’s Progress and Knowing God to practical guides like Disciplines of a Godly Man and The Excellent Wife, discover resources that will strengthen your faith, your marriage, and your family legacy.Books mentioned:For Men:Disciplines of a Godly Man — R. Kent HughesKnowing God — J. I. PackerThe Pilgrim’s Progress — John BunyanFor Women:The Excellent Wife — Martha PeaceFrom Pride to Humility — Stuart ScottStepping Heavenward — Elizabeth PrentissFor Couples:The Complete Husband — Lou PrioloI Still Do — Dave HarveyWhen Sinners Say I Do — Dave HarveyShepherding a Child’s Heart — Tedd TrippBy Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam — Vance ChristieAdditional Mentions:This Momentary Marriage — John PiperThe Tapestry — Edith SchaefferMere Christianity — C. S. LewisTotal Truth — Nancy PearceySusie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon — Ray RhodesThe Art of Divine Contentment — Thomas WatsonWhen People Are Big and God Is Small — Edward WelchPeople Pleasing: Overcoming the Fear of Man — Lou PrioloFighting Fear with Fear — Edward WelchWritings by Elisabeth ElliotChat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Marriage vows are tested most deeply in sickness. In this episode, we share our own journey of walking through illness, the sacrifices it requires, and how to love your spouse when they can no longer give back. Be encouraged to keep your vows faithfully, find strength in God’s Word, and cherish the covenant you made, “in sickness and in health."Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org