You may know him as the boy with the coat of many colors or the man who saved Egypt from starvation, but take a closer look at Joseph’s family tree and you’re sure to see some crooked branches. In this twelve-episode series (plus a bonus episode!), Erin explores the family history of Joseph and showcases how God can redeem even our most dysfunctional relationships.
Episodes in this season
Episode 1: Funerals & Festivals
- January 24, 2023
- 29-minute listen
Join the mourners at Joseph’s funeral and consider this: when your life is over, what will your family say about your legacy? Text: Genesis 50:22–26 Listen and find out more →
Episode 2: A Crooked Family Tree
- January 24, 2023
- 41-minute listen
Each family tree has crooked branches, gnarled by sin, disappointment, mistakes, betrays, trauma, rebellion, and grief. There is room for God to work. Listen and find out more →
Episode 3: Playing Favorites
- January 24, 2023
- 28-minute listen
Joseph’s family played favorites, and it ended in disaster. Consider how favoritism can cause division in your home and within God’s family. Listen and find out more →
Episode 4: Making Room for Mystery
- January 24, 2023
- 22-minute listen
When you cannot see the plans of God, you can trust the heart of God. Listen and find out more →
Episode 5: The Lies Our Families Tell
- January 24, 2023
- 45-minute listen
In this continued study of the family of Joseph, discover why secrets don’t belong in the families of God’s people. Text: Genesis 37:12–17 Listen and find out more →
Episode 6: Reuben’s Regret
- January 24, 2023
- 40-minute listen
When it comes to family regrets, most of us could make a long list. What are we to do when we can’t get a do over? Listen and find out more →
Episode 7: The Sins of the Father
- January 24, 2023
- 34-minute listen
Our sins can have a profound effect on our families, even long after we’re gone, but our mistakes don’t get the final word. Listen and find out more →
Episode 8: Two Paths Diverge
- January 24, 2023
- 29-minute listen
Every single member of your family is a sinner in need of a Savior. Scripture calls us to live tenderhearted toward each other. Listen and find out more →
Episode 9: Reunions, Reconciliation, and Redemption
- January 24, 2023
- 34-minute listen
There is a bedrock truth that transforms the way we operate within our families: God has a plan. Text: Ephesians 4, Genesis 44:6–13 Listen and find out more →
Episode 10: The Legacy We Leave
- January 24, 2023
- 25-minute listen
There is something profound about the words you speak over your family. Learn to speak words of blessing that echo through generations. Listen and find out more →
Episode 11: I Am a String in the …
- January 24, 2023
- 43-minute listen
Find hope for your “how longs” in this tender episode. Text: Genesis 50 Listen and find out more →
Episode 12: Build Your House upon the Rock
- January 24, 2023
- 22-minute listen
Your human family is meant to tell a much bigger story. Text: Romans 8:35–39, Exodus 13:19, Matthew 7:24–27 Listen and find out more →
Bonus Episode: A Few Thoughts on Spiritual Gifts
- January 24, 2023
- 29-minute listen
If Joseph’s dreams made you wonder about how God uses supernatural gifts, don’t miss this bonus episode. Listen and find out more →