How to Build a Christ-Centered Household | The Foundation of Family Discipleship

Welcome back to the Raising Rices Podcast!

In this special episode, we're talking about one of the most important truths God has been teaching our family over the past several years:

Your home is your first ministry.

As Christian parents, it's easy to become consumed with schedules, school lessons, sports, chores, and the never-ending demands of everyday life. But what if the ordinary moments we're living every day are actually the very places where God intends to shape the hearts of our children?

In this episode, Marissa shares stories from life on the family farm and explains how building fences, planting gardens, welcoming neighbors, and simply working together have reminded her that the greatest thing we're building isn't a homestead—it's a household.

Together we'll explore:

• Why ordinary family life is one of God's primary tools for discipleship• What Deuteronomy 6 teaches us about everyday parenting• How the small, unnoticed moments shape the hearts of our children• Why our goal isn't simply raising well-behaved children, but raising children who genuinely love Christ• How faithful households become a lasting legacy for generations to come

If you've ever wondered whether the everyday work of parenting, homemaking, homeschooling, or serving your family really matters, this episode is a reminder that God often does His greatest work through ordinary faithfulness.

This conversation also marks the beginning of an exciting new season for this ministry. Over the coming weeks, you'll hear more about our transition from Raising Rices to The Heritage Household, a ministry dedicated to helping families intentionally build Christ-centered households that serve the Lord for generations.

Scripture Mentioned

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Joshua 24:15