Date Night With the Woods

Mission Bible Church

Tony & Bre Wood have truthful and transparent conversations about the blessings and challenges of being a biblical family in a progressive culture. Each episode connects biblical truths with practical ways to live for the gospel and fight for the family.

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S4 · E47
Thursday · 14 min
The Warning Lights Every Marriage Ignores
A lot of couples wonder if they need marriage counseling... and never ask. We talk about the warning signs most marriages ignore until it's too late, how to find a counselor who actually leads from Scripture, and why the strongest marriages are the ones humble enough to ask for help before things fall apart. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E46
August 20 · 18 min
What Jesus Expects of Every Husband
We've all heard the phrase "husbands, wash your wives with the word" — at weddings, in sermons, maybe even preached it ourselves. But what does it actually mean, practically, day to day? In this episode, we unpack Ephesians 5 and talk honestly about what it really looks like to lead a marriage well — the extremes to avoid, the moments that quietly end marriages, and the one job every husband is called to. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E45
August 13 · 16 min
What We Teach Our Children About Waiting for 'The One'
We live in a culture obsessed with finding "the one" — waiting for lightning to strike, following your heart, hoping for that perfect soulmate feeling. But what if the Bible offers something far more freeing? In this episode, we talk about what we actually teach young adults (including our own kids) about dating, character, and commitment — and why picking someone and becoming best friends might be more romantic than any soulmate story you've ever heard. Whether you're dating, praying for a spouse, or raising teens trying to navigate it all — this conversation is for you. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E44
August 6 · 14 min
The Screen Time Stat That Should Scare Every Parent
The internet is in our homes 24/7 — but is it discipling our kids more than we are? In this episode, Tony and Bre get honest about the role screens play in their own home — the wins, the struggles, and the habits they've had to rebuild as parents. They talk through why removing screens without replacing them rarely works, why kids imitate more than they obey, and one simple rule that's changed their family's mornings. They also share a free resource from their friends at Plugged In: the 2026 Parents Guide to Technology — a practical, balanced guide for navigating screens, social media, and tech in the home. 📥 Download the free guide here: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've ever wondered whether you're raising kids who are shaped more by their phones than by your voice, this conversation is for you. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E43
July 30 · 17 min
When Believers Wound Each Other
This one came from an Instagram question sticker, and it's one of the most requested topics we get. Someone says something careless. Someone overlooks you. Someone gossips. Sometimes it's small — sometimes it's devastating. The world calls it a personality conflict. James calls it a spiritual battle. We walk through James 3 and talk about why jealousy is so easy to justify, why church people are so good at wearing masks, and what it looks like to be a peacemaker when you're the one who got wounded. Welcome to Date Night with the Woods, where Pastor Tony Wood & wife Bre have truthful and transparent conversations about the blessings and challenges of being a biblical family in a progressive culture. Each episode connects biblical truths with practical ways to live for the gospel and fight for the family. Learn more about who we are: https://www.datenightfam.org Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E42
July 23 · 1 hr 7 min
One Conference Throwback: Dating, Marriage & Parenting Q&A
We're taking you back to one of our favorite moments from the 2025 One Conference—a live audience Q&A featuring Granger and Amber Smith, Grant and GraceAnna Castleberry, and Tony and Bre Wood. Together they answer honest questions about marriage, parenting, dating, family leadership, communication, and pursuing God's design for the home. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E41
July 16 · 16 min
Hope for Parents with a Past
Many Christian parents wrestle with the same question: When should I tell my children about my past? And just as importantly, how much should I share? In this episode of Date Night with the Woods, we discuss how to approach conversations about your testimony with wisdom, honesty, and grace. Whether your past includes addiction, sexual sin, divorce, rebellion, or simply everyday failures, your identity is no longer found in what you've done—but in what Christ has done for you. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E40
July 9 · 15 min
Hope for the Single Parent
Being a single parent can feel overwhelming. The responsibilities never stop, the emotional weight is heavy, and many days it feels like you're carrying the entire family alone. In this episode of Date Night with the Woods, we continue our Summer of Hope series by encouraging single moms and single dads with the hope of the gospel. We discuss God's heart for the brokenhearted, why your identity is found in Christ—not your circumstances—and how the local church can help carry burdens you were never meant to bear alone. Whether your story includes divorce, the loss of a spouse, abandonment, or another difficult path, we pray this conversation reminds you that God has not forgotten you. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E39
July 2 · 17 min
Hope for the Parent With a Prodigal
One of the deepest pains a parent can experience is watching their child walk away — from wisdom, from relationship, or even from faith. In this episode of Date Night With The Woods, Tony and Bre talk honestly about the heartbreak many parents quietly carry: the son or daughter who has rejected truth, made destructive choices, or walked away from the faith they were raised in. But this conversation isn’t just about pain — it’s about hope. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E38
June 25 · 22 min
Hope for the Working Mom
Being a mom is already a full-time calling… but when work, parenting, marriage, finances, and everyday life all collide, many moms quietly carry the weight of feeling like they’re not doing enough. In this episode of Date Night With The Woods, Tony and Bre begin their Summer of Hope series by encouraging working moms who feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or caught between the expectations of work and home. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E37
June 18 · 18 min
Being a Team With Finances
Money is one of the biggest sources of tension in marriage — but the problem is often deeper than budgeting. In this episode, we talk about why couples struggle with finances, how your childhood shapes your view of money, and how to move from conflict to unity. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E36
June 11 · 17 min
How to Disagree God’s Way
How do Christian couples handle conflict without damaging their marriage? In this episode, we share a real story from our early years of marriage and discuss what we've learned about conflict, forgiveness, communication, and fighting God's way. Many couples believe conflict is the enemy, but Scripture teaches that unresolved conflict—not conflict itself—is what creates division. When handled biblically, disagreements can actually deepen intimacy, strengthen trust, and bring couples closer together. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E35
June 4 · 19 min
The Question Every Husband Must Ask
Are you becoming the kind of man your wife wants to follow? In this episode of Date Night with the Woos, we tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in marriage: biblical leadership. Many husbands hear they should "lead their home," but few are given practical guidance on what that actually looks like. Is leadership about control? Authority? Making all the decisions? Or is it something much deeper? Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E34
May 28 · 14 min
Pride Month & Guiding Our Children
In this episode of Date Night, we talk honestly about Pride Month, parenting, culture shifts, and how Christian families can guide kids with both grace and biblical truth. Our goal isn’t fear, anger, or division — it’s helping parents navigate real-world conversations with wisdom, gentleness, and confidence in God’s design. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E33
May 21 · 18 min
Stop Living Like a Slave and Be a Son
In this conversation, Tony and Bre discuss beautiful truth that believers are adopted into the family of God. So many Christians live with an orphan mindset — constantly trying to earn God’s approval — even though Christ already secured it at the cross. This episode is an encouragement to stop striving, return to the cross daily, and rest in the love of the Father. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E32
May 14 · 15 min
Snoring, Sound Machines, Lip Stick on a Cup! Loving an Annoying Spouse
In this episode, we laugh through some of our own marriage quirks while also talking seriously about how small frustrations can slowly create deeper tension in the home. We discuss environmental sensitivities, anxiety patterns, patience, selfishness, grace, and how God uses marriage to sanctify both spouses. Whether you’re the “particular” spouse or the “annoyed” spouse, this conversation is about learning to love each other well through the little daily frictions of life. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E31
May 7 · 13 min
I Love You… But Don’t Like You? Surviving the Teen Years
Parenting teenagers can feel like losing the very relationship you worked so hard to build. One day you're their whole world… and the next, they’re pulling away. In this episode, we talk about the emotional and spiritual tension of raising teens—why it feels like rejection, how God designed this season, and what it means to love your children enough to let them go. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E30
April 30 · 21 min
Mama’s Played Out and Talk Starved
Motherhood can feel overwhelming—especially in those early years when you're constantly needed but still feel completely alone. In this episode of Date Night, we talk honestly about a struggle many moms experience but rarely say out loud: feeling lonely, exhausted, and like you're losing yourself in the chaos of raising young kids. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E29
April 23 · 18 min
Is Your Mouth Ruining Your Relationships?
Our words aren’t random—they reveal what’s in your heart. In this conversation, we unpack how everyday speech—sarcasm, gossip, complaining, criticism—can quietly destroy relationships. What feels “normal” in culture is often deeply damaging in reality. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” That means our words are not just communication issues—they’re heart issues. If you’ve ever wondered why your friendships feel strained, shallow, or distant, this might be the reason. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org
S4 · E28
April 16 · 18 min
Explosive Kids & Teens: Is It Anger… or the Heart?
In this heartfelt discussion, Tony and Bre dive into understanding explosive anger in children and teens. They explore how to distinguish between temperament and sinful expression of anger, identify the underlying “heart issues,” and respond in a calm, biblical, and practical way. Learn actionable steps for parents, from modeling self-control to guiding your child through reflection and restoration. Perfect for parents seeking spiritual and practical tools to nurture emotional maturity in their kids. Register now for the ONE CONFERENCE: https://www.datenightfam.org/one Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram @tony.g.wood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

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