Dates, Mates and Babies with the Vallottons
Society & Culture:Relationships
Welcome to a heartfelt episode where the pillars of the Bethel Redding community, Richard and Libby Gordon, invite you into the sacred space of their lives. In this intimate conversation, the Gordons generously share their personal tales of faith, marriage, and parenting, offering a poignant glimpse into the intricate tapestry of their journey.
Rich and Libby open up about their individual paths to faith, providing a rich context for the foundation of their shared spiritual journey. From their South African upbringings to their uniquely personal encounters with the power of the Holy Spirit, their stories converge to form a compelling narrative of faith's transformative power.
The episode unfolds with the Gordons delving into the intricacies of their romantic journey, from the initial sparks of dating to the profound commitment of marriage, which grows, sharpens and changes you to the beginnings of trying to build a family. Listeners are treated to the genuine and relatable aspects of their relationship, exploring the challenges and joys that come with building a life together.
The conversation takes a poignant turn as Rich and Libby bravely share their experiences with parenthood, shining a light on the often overlooked struggles of postpartum challenges. The Gordons provide a candid and raw account of navigating through a particularly difficult postpartum season, emphasizing the importance of community support and mental health resources during such trying times.
As the Gordons weave their narratives together, the audience gains a profound understanding of the delicate balance required to nurture a flourishing family dynamic while maintaining a deep commitment to faith and community service. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and the unwavering strength found in the bonds of love and partnership.
So, join us for an enriching episode as Rich and Libby Gordon invite you into their world, sharing the vulnerabilities and triumphs that have shaped their faith, marriage, and parenting journey. This conversation is not just a glimpse into their lives; it's an inspiring exploration of the transformative power of love, faith, and the enduring commitment to building a life imbued with purpose and divine connection.
Richard and Libby Gordon:
Both raised in South Africa, having worked in church, academia, and business realms, the Gordons now live in to Redding, CA with their children, Moses and Ella. They both serve on the Senior Leadership Team at Bethel Church. Libby is devoted to a life of intimacy with God. After a radical encounter with God as a teenager, she entered ministry at nineteen years old. Now she is helping to oversee Bethel's online church expression after years of leading and overseeing in the BSSM and BSSMO realms. Richard's dream is to raise up world-changers and influencers like Daniel who will shape and shift culture, encountering and ushering in the presence of God wherever they go. He comes alive, igniting the potential in people around him and seeing the Glory of God move across the earth! Richard has completed his BSc in Computer Engineering and MA in Electronic Engineering. He has had the privilege of working alongside some of the world’s best tech companies and now helps to oversee Bethel Tech and Bethel College.
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72. Q&A
71. Five Keys to Help Moms Win!
70. The Emotional Bank Account of Your Relationship
69. Fostering Adult Friendships
68. Q&A About the Recent Sex Series
67. Sex Series, Week 6: Women's Health & Sex with Rebekah LaRobardiere
66. Sex Series Week 5: Sexual Issues & Dysfunctions with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill
65. Sex Series Week 4: Sex in Marriage, Part 2 (Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill)
64. Sex Series Week 3: Sex in Marriage, Part 1 (Aaron & Jenna Zint)
63. Sex Series Week 2: Sex BEFORE Marriage
62. Sex Series Week 1: God's Design for Human Sexuality with Cole and Caitlin Zick
61. Jason and Lauren on Parenting, Lately
60. Q&A (Including dating issues to press through, dating with faith differences, friendship with kids, marriage separations, blindspots, etc.)
59. Should I Stay or Should I Go: 10 Reasons to End a Dating Relationship
58. What is Love?!
57. The Pre-Dating Game
56. Q&A (How to get over a heartbreak, when to get engaged, when to date after divorce, when to have a baby, and more!)
55. Gottman's Four Horsemen of Conflict
54. Seth Dahl on Cultivating a Thriving Family Through Spirit-Led Parenting
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