Barbara Rainey from Ever Thine Home: Podcast

Love as God Defines It

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:03:17 GMT

It's common for people to define love only in terms of our feelings. But how does God define authentic love? That's what Dennis and Barbara discuss in this episode.

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Loving Your Adult Children, Part Three

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:43 GMT

One of the best ways you can love your adult children is by loving their kids! Dennis and Barbara talk about their experiences of hosting a daughter’s children for several days of fun and exploration.

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How Do I Love Thee Kits Are Back In Stock!

Barbara Rainey — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:58:06 GMT

The How Do I Love Thee heart banner has been one of our top 10 bestselling products and when we shared last year it had returned you responded accordingly reminding us that it is still one of our top sellers.

I wanted share a little back story of how and why I created it. But if you want to know without watching below is an overview on the return of the heart banner.

It's hard to know what to do with Valentine's Day with your kids because it's been marketed as a romantic holiday. It's all about going to dinner and roses and romantic love.

But when you look at the whole concept of love, it goes back to the Bible. 1 John 4:8 tells us God is love. It also tells us that we love because He first loved us.

So I felt like there was a need to have something to do with your kids that was about love but not about romantic love.

And of course, the answer to that is teaching them to love the way God talks about loving and that's found in 1 Corinthians 13 ... Love is patient ... love is kind ... love does not get provoked, etc.

When I began thinking about how to teach about love I thought, “How often do you hear love talked about in those terms?” We can teach our kids in the Valentine season what love is really all about by using 1 Corinthians 13.

The How Do I Love Thee Heart Banner takes the truth of the Bible and tells a story with a practical application that your families can enjoy applying immediately.

And it's a way to teach your family to love the way God wants us to love.

Fifteen hearts come in this kit, each with text to read to your family. The first is a summary from 1 John 4:8. We love because Christ first loved us, and that heart is hung in the middle of the twine.

The rest of the hearts come from 1 Corinthians 13. You can place all the hearts at once and remove one each day to count down to Valentine’s Day, or you can add one each day to form a complete banner by Valentine’s Day.

I hope you order the How Do I Love Thee Heart Banner from our Etsy store. It’s a great resource to go through with your kids!

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Loving Your Adult Children, Part Two

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:04:20 GMT

One of the most difficult challenges for parents of adult children is realizing that you’re not in control and children need to learn on their own. Dennis and Barbara talk about understanding that God is writing His own story in their lives.

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The Surprising Secret to Loving Your Adult Children

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:02:45 GMT

Many parents have trouble adjusting their parenting style when children grow up, leave the home, and start families of their own. In the first of a three-part series, Dennis and Barbara talk about letting go of your children and the concept of “becoming small.”

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When Christmas Came, Part 2

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:02:11 GMT

Did you know that when Christmas came, God had an eternal relationship with you in mind? Barbara continues to look at more things true about Christmas.

Click here to get a copy of the book of poems Barbara mentions in the podcast.

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Barbara & Dennis Talk Practical Tools For Marriage with Dr. Michael Easley, Part 2

Barbara Rainey — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:03:51 GMT

In this conversation with Dr. Michael Easley, Dennis and Barbara share some of the lessons they’ve learned in more than fifty years of marriage.

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Barbara & Dennis Talk Practical Tools For Marriage with Dr. Michael Easley, Part 1

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:03:05 GMT

What were some of the thoughts and emotions going through Barbara’s mind in the days before she got engaged to Dennis Rainey? She explains in this interview with the Raineys’ good friend, Dr. Michael Easley.

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:02:42 GMT

In case you missed this last week, today would be a perfect day to reflect on why we celebrate Thanksgiving and how we can emphasize our gratitude to the Lord not just today but throughout the year.

I recently joined my husband, Dennis in the studio on his new YouTube channel, Dennis Rainey Inspiring Courageous Faith to talk about Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays right behind Easter, but it often gets lost in the holiday rush. In this episode, we recall a family tragedy that allowed us to emphasize the importance of gratitude even (and especially) during difficult times. We also share an idea for how you can count your blessings with your family this Thanksgiving Day. Dennis, a master question asker, surprised me with some bonus questions at the end. I hope you will join us there. And if you haven’t yet checked out his channel, I encourage you to do so. He has some powerful interviews that I think will inspire your faith.

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Reclaiming Thanksgiving and a Heart of Gratitude

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:50 GMT

I recently joined my husband, Dennis in the studio on his new YouTube channel, Dennis Rainey Inspiring Courageous Faith to talk about Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays right behind Easter, but it often gets lost in the holiday rush. In this episode, we recall a family tragedy that allowed us to emphasize the importance of gratitude even (and especially) during difficult times. We also share an idea for how you can count your blessings with your family this Thanksgiving Day. Dennis, a master question asker, surprised me with some bonus questions at the end. I hope you will join us there. And if you haven’t yet checked out his channel I encourage you to do so. He has some powerful interviews that I think will inspire your faith.

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“To the Least of These”: Adoption and Orphan Care, Part 2: Restoring Hope

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:02:17 GMT

Jesus made it clear. Serving the ones society considers least valuable is like serving Him. That includes children with physical needs in orphanages around the world. In this episode, Barbara and her daughter, Laura, continue describing their trip to China, and Barbara gives practical ideas for ways you can help.

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“To the Least of These” Adoption and Orphan Care, Part 1: A Trip to China

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:03:03 GMT

How can you live out the biblical command to care for orphans? Dennis and Barbara Rainey, their daughter Laura, and Bob Lepine explore that question in this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast.

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Our Story: Lessons in Marriage, Part 3: Being Proactive

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:02:13 GMT

Your car needs preventive maintenance, and so does your marriage. Dennis and Barbara Rainey share more lessons that will help your marriage go the distance.

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Growing Together in Truth, Part 2: Truth Leads to Courage

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:01:28 GMT

Every parent wants children who stand up for what is right, no matter what. Barbara shares the story of a young Armenian girl who courageously stood for the truth even though it cost her greatly.

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Growing Together in Truth, Part One: Teaching Your Children to Love Truth

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:03:36 GMT

When the prophet Isaiah wrote that “truth has stumbled in the public squares" (Isaiah 59:14), he could just as well have been describing our day. Dennis and Barbara Rainey discuss the importance of training kids to recognize, appreciate, and love the truth.

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The High Value of Reading to Your Children

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:02:59 GMT

Both before and after they can read, your children will benefit from their parents reading aloud to them. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to reflect on why reading to your children is an important—and fun!—activity.

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Questions in the Empty Nest, Part 3: Who Have I Become?

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:03:23 GMT

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It can feel like your own sense of who you are is up in the air when your nest empties. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates help you make time for both reflection and celebration.

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Questions in the Empty Nest, Part 2: Relationship Questions

Barbara Rainey — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:03:11 GMT

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The empty nest can often bring extra strain on your marriage and other relationships. Susan Yates and Barbara Rainey offer practical counsel on how to navigate relational tension.

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Questions in the Empty Nest, Part 1: Am I the Only One?

Barbara Rainey — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:01:18 GMT

This is a four-part podcast series. To listen to the entire series, be sure to join my Friends & Family.

When your children leave home, it can be difficult on you as the parent. You might wonder if you're the only one feeling like you do. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates say, "You're not alone!"

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Ideas for Celebrating Easter

Barbara Rainey — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:03:31 GMT

Do you need assistance getting creative for your Easter celebration? Barbara, Dennis, and their friend Bob Lepine can help! They share ways you can make a bigger deal about the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior. After all, our faith hinges on the events we remember during Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday.

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