Episode 306: Parenting and Leading with Purpose with Angie Hooie

<p>In this episode, Nick sits down with David and Angie Hooie from Two Rivers Church to talk about healthy rhythms in ministry, marriage, parenting, and church leadership. Angie shares how their “Purposeful Parenting” group began as an experiment to help busy parents connect and grow spiritually, while David offers a unique perspective as the spouse of someone serving in vocational ministry.</p><p><br />Together, they discuss practical ways to maintain a healthy marriage, avoid burnout in ministry, prioritize Sabbath, and create intentional family rhythms that last.</p><h3>Timestamps</h3><p><b>00:00</b> – Welcome and introductions<br /><b>00:42</b> – Meet David &amp; Angie Hooie and their family<br /><b>02:14</b> – Angie’s role at Two Rivers Church and church growth<br /><b>03:10</b> – How the “Purposeful Parenting” group started<br /><b>05:06</b> – Why parents need connection and community<br /><b>06:03</b> – Why traditional small groups don’t work for some families<br /><b>08:47</b> – Parenting groups during church services and practical logistics<br /><b>10:14</b> – Topics parents are asking about most today<br /><b>11:21</b> – Technology, anxiety, discipline, and parenting challenges<br /><b>13:03</b> – Healthy marriage rhythms and putting God first<br /><b>16:31</b> – Love languages, communication, and understanding your spouse<br /><b>18:05</b> – Why couples need to keep dating after marriage<br /><b>19:15</b> – The “no talking about the kids” date night challenge<br /><b>21:00</b> – Supporting a spouse in vocational ministry<br /><b>22:57</b> – Ministry as a calling and learning to embrace the role<br /><b>25:05</b> – Worship, Sabbath, and staying spiritually healthy in ministry<br /><b>26:36</b> – Lessons from Israel and practicing intentional Sabbath rhythms<br /><b>28:03</b> – Ministry burnout and the importance of rest<br /><b>30:47</b> – How to connect with David &amp; Angie Hooie<br /><b>31:09</b> – Final encouragement for ministry leaders and parents<br /></p><p>If you’re serving in ministry, raising kids, or trying to build healthier rhythms in your marriage and family, this episode is packed with practical encouragement and honest conversation.</p>