“There’s no crying in baseball!” Or is there? In this fun and heartfelt episode of *Family Vision*, Rob and Amy Rienow kick off a short series on parenting, faith, and America’s favorite pastime—baseball.

With more than 50 seasons of family baseball experience between their four boys (and one softball season with Millie), the Rienows share powerful stories from the field—both the wins and the tear-filled losses. Learn how baseball is more than just a sport. It’s a training ground for character, parenting, perseverance, and faith.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why baseball often leads to more tears than other sports

- How to coach kids through failure with encouragement and grace

- The difference between praising achievement vs. praising diligence

- Why sports provide powerful ministry and discipleship opportunities

- How “ancient sayings” from Proverbs can shape a team’s heart and attitude

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Next week, we continue our Summer series on parenting and baseball—diving deeper into the character-shaping lessons kids (and parents!) learn between the lines.

Is it possible that our culture of excess is quietly fueling a spirit of coveting in our hearts and homes? In this closing episode of the 10 Commandments series, Rob and Amy Rienow take a practical look at the 10th commandment—"You shall not covet"—and explore how it plays out in everyday life.

From comparison struggles in marriage to HGTV-fueled discontentment, the Rienows offer honest stories and biblical wisdom to help families fight against the temptation to desire what others have. You'll learn how cultivating daily gratitude and focusing on God's standards can free your family from the trap of comparison and discontent.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why comparison fuels coveting—and how to break the cycle

- How modern culture makes coveting seem normal or harmless

- The importance of measuring your life against God’s Word—not others

- How gratitude is a powerful weapon against envy

- Why even small moments of discontent can damage faith and relationships

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Next week, we reflect on the journey through all 10 Commandments—what they reveal about God's heart for our families, and how they point us to Christ. Don’t miss this powerful conclusion.

Do you struggle with envy? Wish you had someone else’s life, spouse, home, or summer schedule? You’re not alone—and Scripture speaks directly to that longing. In this episode, Rob and Amy Rienow unpack the often-overlooked 10th Commandment: "Do not covet."

Through honest confessions, biblical teaching, and cultural insights—from backyard envy to ancient wars over stolen love—they explore why coveting can quietly damage your heart, your marriage, and your parenting. Plus, discover how the comparison trap keeps families from experiencing true contentment and gratitude.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why coveting is a heart issue, not just a behavior

- How parents can model contentment and recognize subtle family dynamics of envy

- The spiritual and relational dangers of comparison in marriage

- Why unchecked desire erodes trust in God’s provision

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We wrap up our 10 Commandments series by seeking to discover biblical principles to find freedom from coveting. What’s the deeper purpose of God’s law, and how can your family walk in obedience out of love rather than duty? Join us next time.