Welcome to Real Life at Restoration, the official podcast of Restoration Church in St. Charles, Missouri. Pastor Tom Trimble talks through current events, books, the gospel, mixing in a fair amount of thought-provoking conversation and a few splashes of humor.
This episode explores the biblical role of men as leaders in the home, emphasizing humility, intentionality, and spiritual guidance. Pastor Tom Trimble shares practical insights on leading with love, humility, and faith to strengthen families and communities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to biblical family leadership
00:28 The importance of men taking their spiritual role seriously
01:26 Why understanding biblical roles matters for everyone
02:10 Establishing what it means to lead a home biblically
03:18 Leadership is about intentionality, not just provision
05:42 What wives need from their husbands during difficult seasons
07:55 Seeking God first brings stability in the home
08:54 Leading by example and consistent actions
12:19 The importance of humility and owning mistakes
16:54 Balancing strength and gentleness in leadership
21:07 The power of sincere apologies and humility
24:35 Practical steps for fathers feeling inadequate
25:01 Simple ways to incorporate spiritual leadership daily
28:44 The significance of a family mission statement
31:23 Closing prayer and encouragement for fathers
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28 Sept 2026
The Stench & The Stars
Cynicism can cause us to expect less, lose hope, and overlook what God is still doing. In this episode, Dr. Tom Trimble challenges listeners to face life’s brokenness without losing sight of “the stars.”Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and stories of perseverance, Dr. Trimble explains how our beliefs shape the way we respond to setbacks, disappointment, and uncertainty. This encouraging message is a reminder that failure is not final and that, through faith, we can rise again.
00:40 - Episode Introduction
01:12 - Dr. Trimble’s Legacy
03:42 - Commencement Welcome
05:00 - The Stench and Stars
06:23 - Eeyore’s Gloom
09:11 - What Is Cynicism?
10:18 - Hope Amid Brokenness
11:05 - Wilma Rudolph’s Resilience
12:43 - Abram and the Stars
14:25 - Beliefs Shape Outcomes
16:08 - Faith in the Darkness
18:06 - Where You Look
20:25 - Impossible Opportunities
20:37 - George Dantzig’s Breakthrough
23:26 - Courage Through Challenges
24:13 - Focus Makes the Difference
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31 Aug 2026
When Birds Walk
Most days aren’t mountaintop experiences, and that’s completely okay. Flight is incredible, but most birds spend a lot of their lives just walking around on the ground—and they aren’t failing at being birds when they do.
In this episode of When Birds Walk, we’re talking about shedding the spiritual guilt of needing every day to feel spectacular. We explore why playing the comparison game with other people’s highlight reels drains our peace, and how trusting the quiet, ordinary, ground-level seasons is often where the deepest growth actually happens. If your faith feels more like a slow walk than an effortless glide right now, pull up a chair. You’re right where you need to be.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the metaphor of birds and seasons of faith
02:53 What birds teach us about walking and flying in faith
07:11 The ebb and flow of spiritual excitement and low seasons
09:43 Biblical examples of ups and downs in faith
12:40 The importance of perseverance and not judging your season
16:50 Faith in the final chapters of life and suffering
22:56 The danger of social media comparison and curated images
27:34 The significance of faithfulness in old age
36:57 How to stay faithful during walking seasons
44:46 The importance of honesty and trusting God's presence
49:18 Final encouragement: You are still a bird
4 Jan 2026
Connecting with Your Family
In today's episode, Pastor Trimble shares some stories of him and Sister Pastor connecting with their children and gives practical tips on how we can better connect with our families. Pastor shares biblical advice to parents who may be separated from grown children to help them reconnect. To order the resource Pastor Trimble mentioned, click on the following links: Five Love Languages for Children by Gary Chapman Visit us at Restoration Church in St. Charles restorationupc.com
1 Dec 2025
Faith at Home: Building Strong Families in a Busy World
In today's episode, Pastor Trimble tackles a tough topic for our generation. He covers how to instill faith in our children at home. Join Pastor Trimble and LJ as they give you tools to help you build a strong family in a busy world. To order the two resources Pastor Trimble mentioned, click on the following links: Seven Steps to Being a Great Mom Seven Steps to Being a Great Dad Visit us at Restoration Church in St. Charles restorationupc.com
2 Nov 2025
Chased by Mercy
In today's episode, Pastor Trimble goes back to his message from October 5, 2025, and dives deeper into what it means to be Chased by Mercy. When you hear those footsteps giving chase behind you, it's not judgment, it's Jesus. Be blessed! Visit us at Restoration Church in St. Charles restorationupc.com
6 Oct 2025
Digital Dominion, Part 2
In today's episode, Pastor Trimble wraps up his walk through his book Digital Dominion, dealing with Anxiety (including FOMO), Identity, Relationships, and Spirituality. Join the conversation as we continue to learn how to use our smartphones and social media for the glory of God. Visit us at Restoration Church in St. Charles restorationupc.com
13 Sept 2025
Digital Dominion, Part 1
Welcome to Real Life at Restoration, the official podcast of Restoration Church. Pastor Trimble and LJ Harry talk through Pastor's book Digital Dominion, dealing with Self-Control and the Theology of Communication. Join the conversation as we learn how to use our smartphones and social media for the glory of God. Visit us at Restoration Church in St. Charles restorationupc.com
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