Episode 132: The 2nd Most Important Hour of Your Day

As believers, we all know the first most important hour of our day is time with Jesus! Can you guess what the second most important hour is? It may sound simple, but it’s mealtime with family! Kori & Lee provide some surprising stats on the benefits of eating together around the table, including ones that will induce laughter and others that will inspire you to action! The best news is that the advice given is Biblically based and practical. You’ll leave the conversation with new ideas ready to be practiced at your next meal!

Are you ready to learn some surprising benefits of eating meals together as a family? Let’s go!

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. 

Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.”

Resources

Family Dinner Stats

More Family Dinner Stats

The Family Dinner Project

Harvard Study – The Benefit of Family Mealtime

Proverbs 4:10-11

Deuteronomy 6:4-7

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