Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the rush of modern life, family dinner has become increasingly rare. Between work, sports, and endless activities, gathering around the table often falls to the bottom of the priority list. But are families losing something far more important than a shared meal? In this episode, Brett and Erin explore the biblical significance of food, feasting, and fellowship, and why family meals have always played a central role in God's design for families. They also share practical ways to prioritize family dinners and create meaningful connection around the table—even during life's busiest seasons.
Read the study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19476994
American College of Pediatricians on Family Dinners: acpeds.org/the-benefits-of-the-family-table
Download our new parenting ebook: equip.maventruth.com/gentle-parenting-ebook
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Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - A Surprisingly Uncommon Practice
3:58 - Benefits of Family Meals
8:33 - Spiritual Power of Food
10:23 - God's Design for Feasting
19:32 - Too Busy for Family Meals?
23:36 - Achievable Goals
29:10 - You May Need to Say No
33:55 - Navigating Screens at the Dinner Table
38:57 - Words of Wisdom from Charlotte Mason
In the rush of modern life, family dinner has become increasingly rare. Between work, sports, and endless activities, gathering around the table often falls to the bottom of the priority list. But are families losing something far more important than a shared meal? In this episode, Brett and Erin explore the biblical significance of food, feasting, and fellowship, and why family meals have always played a central role in God's design for families. They also share practical ways to prioritize family dinners and create meaningful connection around the table—even during life's busiest seasons.
Read the study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19476994
American College of Pediatricians on Family Dinners: acpeds.org/the-benefits-of-the-family-table
Download our new parenting ebook: equip.maventruth.com/gentle-parenting-ebook
Join us for LIVE Q&A on YouTube every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 12 pm Pacific! youtube.com/@we_are_MAVEN
MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: maventruth.com/donation
- Find out more about MAVEN: maventruth.com
- Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/we_are_maven
- Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@wearemaven
- Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_are_maven
- Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/MAVENtruth
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - A Surprisingly Uncommon Practice
3:58 - Benefits of Family Meals
8:33 - Spiritual Power of Food
10:23 - God's Design for Feasting
19:32 - Too Busy for Family Meals?
23:36 - Achievable Goals
29:10 - You May Need to Say No
33:55 - Navigating Screens at the Dinner Table
38:57 - Words of Wisdom from Charlotte Mason
