Date Night With the Woods

Due to the massive 37-billion a year youth sports industry, millions of Christian parents spend their money and precious family time on bleacher seats and court shoes. In this episode, Tony and Bre assess the realities, both good and bad, of family life given to the gridiron. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/follow-the-bouncing-ball-sports-from-a-christian-family-perspective https://pulse.messiah.edu/2018/11/where-christianity-and-sports-meet-john-woodens-impact https://blogs.baylor.edu/faithsports/2023/08/31/the-christian-journalist-who-saw-the-coming-youth-sports-crisis/ Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Last week, Tony and Bre began a lengthy discussion on sex, analyzing the roadblocks that prevent married couples from enjoying all the pleasure God desires for their union. This episode picks up with the practical ways to enjoy romance in the safe haven of marriage. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood Do ‘Church Ladies’ Really Have Better Sex? Institute for Family Studies www.ifstudies.org Duty to Delight by Eileen Scipione Intended for Pleasure by Ed Wheat 7 Sex Drive Foods www.nutritiouslife.com For our videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Sex-saturated culture is demolishing the Christian home, creating massive insecurity, doubt, and dissatisfaction for couples of all ages. In this honest episode, Tony and Bre address ways to protect sexual purity while enjoying God-given creativity inside the safe haven of marriage. Do ‘Church Ladies’ Really Have Better Sex? Institute for Family Studies www.ifstudies.org Duty to Delight by Eileen Scipione Intended for Pleasure by Ed Wheat Belinda Luscombe, “People More LIkely to Divorce After Watching Porn” TIME Magazine Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Why are we wearing the clothes we have on today? We all wear clothes, clothing expresses something about our attitudes and outlook, and the only biblical exception is nakedness between husband and wife. So join Tony and Bre to examine the purpose of Christian style. Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World by Gregg Allison Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Does God want us at the gym all week to look like supermodels and NFL stars? Or, does he want us ignoring the body to die young and start over in heaven? Join Tony and Bre for a 4-part series discussing God’s desire for our bodies and how they’re meant to be used. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Adoption is a beautiful act of love that many young families consider. But often while young parents may begin with the best of intentions, they quickly learn that the adoption system, and adoption realities, aren’t always what they seem. Join Tony, Bre, and special guests Heath and Christine to discuss their journey of adopting four littles ones. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Next week, Christians around the globe will fill churches to celebrate Christ's Resurrection. Sadly, millions of children will sit through sermons, songs, and liturgy with zero clue about the immense importance of the day. Join Tony and Bre to discuss ways to prepare our kids to understand Resurrection Day. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Dating in the digital age is far different from 20 years ago. Relationships, situationships, hook-ups, ghosting, stashing, benching, and breadcrumbing happen in the blink of an eye, and we need to be talking with our kids about it. So join this special episode with Tony, Bre, and their teenage daughter to discuss a biblical view of dating. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

The once doll-faced, doe-eyed country star Taylor Swift has become a cultural icon of power and politics. Join Tony and Bre to discuss the challenges of letting our tweens and teens admire (often worship) superstars and singing sensations. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

One of the questions we receive more than any other is “What routines should mommy be establishing for their children?” or put another way, “How should moms be more intentional about the home?” So join Tony, Bre, and special guest Sharon Cannavo, to discuss ideas on how to build a home culture that’s structured, peaceful, yet remains full of joy. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In last week’s episode Granger and Amber Smith poured out their story of heartache after losing 3-yr old son River in a drowning accident. Join Tony, Bre, Granger and Amber for this soul-stirring conclusion to God’s story of new life and new calling. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In a story capturing national headlines, platinum-selling country singer Granger Smith (and wife Amber) lost their precious son (River, 3) in a drowning accident. Despite their best efforts to fix themselves, despair and grief grew until the Lord met this couple in a truly life-changing way. Join Tony and Bre, Granger and Amber for this special story of heartache and hope. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Valentine’s Day can be a holiday filled with flowers and fluffy romantic sentiments, but also, for many, a day of pressure, implied sex, loneliness, and vain attempts to fix in one day what took all year to break down. So join Tony and Bre to discuss this cultural holiday along with ways to depressurize it. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Most of us know the great commission and have a heartfelt desire to fulfill it, but sadly aren’t quite sure how, and feel tremendous insecurity when asked to guide others. Join Tony, Bre, and special guest Susan Heck to discuss disciple-making, both in our homes and with friends. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Last week, Tony and Bre dove into a discussion on marriage as Covenant Companionship, meaning it has God as Designer, is meant for companionship, and comes with lifetime commitment. Join Tony and Bre for Part 2 of this subject. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

Most of us enter marriage with a warped (or at the least slightly misinformed) view of what marriage is meant to be. This leads to frustration, confusion, and often lasting pain. So join Tony and Bre for an episode helping couples understand the meaning and magnificence of their marriage. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In last week’s episode, the Woods shared a Baylor University study indicating couples who pray together stay together 99% of the time and examined both the “why” and “what” of prayer. In this follow-up, join Tony and Bre to discuss practical “how-tos” of prayer. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In a study conducted by Baylor’s Journal of Marriage and Family, married couples who prayed together stayed together 99% of the time, highlighting prayer as a key component to a lifetime of togetherness. So join Tony and Bre to discuss what prayer is along with how to ensure it’s part of daily life. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this episode, Tony and Bre replay and provide commentary on a follower favorite episode from the past year discussing how to build goals, habits, and healthy routines in the home. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In this special holiday episode, Tony and Bre answer your questions, including Christmas, family, friends, and the New Year, and share a few exciting Date Night updates to be on the lookout for. Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org