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PODCAST

The Wholehearted Households Podcast

InterVarsity Press

Between the endless tasks of family life and the frantic pace of modern life, parents can find it hard to focus on what matters most. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a new show from InterVarsity Press designed to give you a moment to breathe and connect with the Breath-Giver himself. Every week, you'll learn more about God's Word, receive practical tips for accessible family discipleship, and be guided through an in-the-moment spiritual practice designed to nurture your connection

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Proverbs: Pursuing Wisdom Begins with God

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2026/02/09

What does Proverbs have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Proverbs, reflecting on the importance of wisdom as we navigate the complex situations in our lives.Our Bible spotlight focuses on the opening words of Proverbs, commonly known as the prologue. Here we learn about the book’s intended purpose and audience, encouraging us to have a posture of teachability and to begin with God in

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Psalms: Music, Prayers, and Praise unto the Lord

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2026/02/02

What does Psalms have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Psalms, reflecting on her family’s love of music and the ways different types of music evoke different emotions and experiences. She notes how Psalms, too, are a type of song, and although we don’t have their original melodies, their words express a wide range of emotions and can lead us into deeper communion with God.Our Bible

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Job: Bringing Our Honest Questions to a Loving God

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2026/01/26

What does Job have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Job, reflecting on the universal experiences of suffering and loss.Our Bible spotlight focuses on Job’s raw and honest prayers to God, giving us a model for mournful lament and reminding us that God created us, loves us, and can handle our most difficult thoughts and emotions.Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to make room for

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12:35

Esther: Discovering Our Unique Calling for Such a...

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2026/01/19

What does Esther have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Esther, reflecting on how our unique identities can be the source of our vocation and the foundation out of which God calls us. Our Bible spotlight focuses on Esther’s identity as a bicultural woman, and how God uses her particular gifts and circumstances to save His people. Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to practice the

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12:37

Ezra & Nehemiah: Redeeming, Rebuilding, and Restoring

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2026/01/12

What do Ezra & Nehemiah have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the partner books of Ezra & Nehemiah. He recalls his daughter’s experience of a favorite toy breaking, reflecting on how experiences of brokenness and loss are universal and start at a young age. Yet, Ezra & Nehemiah remind us that God is the One who mends and rebuilds, who can take the broken pieces of our lives and gives

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12:56

1 & 2 Chronicles: Establishing God's Temple

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2026/01/05

What do 1 & 2 Chronicles have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the books of 1 & 2 Chronicles, reflecting on the phrase “You should never meet your heroes.” We are often wary of discovering our heroes’ flaws, but as we see with the biblical hero David, God is faithful even in the midst of our failures. Heroes’ failures included.Our Bible spotlight focuses on the main themes of 1 & 2

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11:44

1 & 2 Kings: God's Sovereignty in Our Stories

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2025/12/15

What do 1 & 2 Kings have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the books of 1 & 2 Kings, reflecting on his daughter’s love of reading books and how humans are naturally drawn to stories. In 1 & 2 Kings, there are plenty of stories to tell about the Hebrew kings, and each of these stories ultimately point us to God’s sovereignty and love for his people.Our Bible spotlight focuses on the

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1 & 2 Samuel: The Many Identities of David

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2025/12/08

What do 1 & 2 Samuel have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. She reflects on the many stages of raising her sons, and how each of those stages represent a part of who they are today. Similarly, in 1 & 2 Samuel, we follow the many stories and stages of David’s life and how they inform his ultimate identity in God.Our Bible spotlight focuses on David as king of

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11:11

Ruth: Spiritual Friendship as a Display of God's Hesed

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2025/12/01

What does Ruth have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Ruth, reflecting on the value of above-and-beyond friendships and how being a part of God’s beloved community can transform our families.Our Bible spotlight focuses on Naomi’s words of blessing to her daughters-in-law Ruth and Orpah. Naomi’s deep love for Ruth and Orpah illustrate the concept of God’s hesed, pointing us back to the

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13:09

Judges: Cycles of Destruction and Deliverance

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2025/11/24

What does Judges have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Judges, sharing her own experience of “revenge bedtime procrastination” and relating to how we, like the Israelites, can get ourselves stuck in self-sabotaging cycles.Our Bible spotlight focuses on how God, in his compassion, sends judges to deliver his people from their destructive behavior. Yet, after a period of peace and rest,

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10:45

Joshua: God's Faithfulness to His Promises

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2025/11/17

What does Joshua have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Joshua by reflecting on his experiences with promises, including both the imperfect way we make promises and the perfect way God keeps his.Our Bible spotlight focuses on Joshua 23, in which Joshua remembers God’s faithfulness to the Israelites as they enter the Promised Land. In recognition of this faithfulness, Joshua then

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11:01

Deuteronomy: Instructions for Wholehearted Commitment...

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2025/11/10

What does Deuteronomy have to do with everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Deuteronomy, reminiscing about her own son’s early childhood years and how they mimic Israel’s process of self-discovery.Our Bible spotlight focuses on Moses’ lasting instructions to the Israelites on what it means to commit oneself wholeheartedly to God.Then, our discipleship nugget equips you to talk to your family about what

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Numbers: Finding a Way in the Wilderness

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2025/11/03

Numbers: Finding a Way in the WildernessWhat does Numbers have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Numbers, relating to the ways we might find ourselves in our own proverbial wilderness.Our Bible spotlight focuses on the priestly blessing given to Moses, then Aaron, and what this blessing means for us as people of God.Then, our discipleship nugget equips your family to share high and low

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Leviticus: Laws for Loving God and Your Neighbor

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2025/10/27

What does Leviticus have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Leviticus, reflecting on how rules and regulations can actually be tools for loving God and our neighbor.Our Bible spotlight focuses on two key verses repeated several times throughout Leviticus. We learn why these verses are significant to God’s Law, how they relate to God’s character, and what implications they have for the

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Exodus: God's Guidance in Israel's First Steps

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2025/10/20

What does Exodus have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Alex Blount introduces us to the book of Exodus, connecting his own early days of parenting to the Israelites’ faltering steps as a new nation.Our Bible spotlight focuses on God’s compassionate and personal relationship with Moses, the leader of God’s chosen people, and the significance of God’s personal name.Then, our discipleship nugget equips you and your family to

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Genesis: The Ultimate Origin Story

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2025/10/13

How can the book of Genesis guide us in everyday family discipleship? In this week’s episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to this foundational book of origins through her own fascination with origin stories. Our Bible spotlight focuses on the opening verses of Genesis and what they reveal about God’s character and what he has created. Then, our discipleship nugget introduces the idea of “beauty hunting” as a way for your family to engage with God’s good

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Episode 00 - Start Here!

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2025/09/23

Meet the hosts of The Wholehearted Households Podcast! Helen Lee and Alex Blount introduce themselves, talk parenting in different stages, and give listeners a sneak peek at what they’re most excited about in the pod. Subscribe to get notified when the first episode drops on October 13, 2025! Links and Credits: ✅ Producers: Karen Savella Stallard, Kaitlin Borek and Abby Lee ✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts ✅ Podcast Art: Amy Cerra ✅ Theme Song: Elegant Flight by Sounds Like

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Trailer: Introducing The Wholehearted Households Podcast

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2025/09/17

Staying connected to God as a parent isn't always easy. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is designed to make it just a little easier. Every week, we'll spotlight a passage of the Bible, offer practical tips for family discipleship, and guide you through an in-the-moment spiritual practice–all in 15 minutes or less! The Wholehearted Households Podcast launches October 13, 2025 so be sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!Still not sure if The Wholehearted Households

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