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Weekend Magazine: Dec. 17-18, 2011

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This weekend: When forgiveness seems impossible, dealing with a stressed-out teen and answering kids' questions about Christmas. Listen in for all that and more!

Broadcast Bios

Guest

Phil Vischer

Phil VischerPhil Vischer is an author, actor, director and composer. He created the popular Veggie Tales video series for kids, and more recently, the What's in the Bible? DVD series, a creative walkthrough of the Bible for kids and families. Phil is the founder and president of Jellyfish Labs, a producer of family-friendly faith-based media. His numerous books for adults and children include God is Bigger, I Can Be Your Friend and Lord of the Beans. Phil and his wife, Lisa, reside in Illinois and have three children.

Guest

Carol Barnier

Carol BarnierCarol Barnier is a popular conference speaker and an author of several books including How to Get Your Child Off the Refrigerator and on to Learning and If I'm Diapering a Watermelon, Then Where'd I Leave the Baby? Carol has also runs Sizzle Bop, a free online coaching community for families with distractible kids.

Guest

Brian Jones

Brian JonesBrian Jones is the senior pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley near Philadelphia, Pa. He is also a popular public speaker who addresses conferences, seminars and retreats around the nation. Jones has authored two books, Second Guessing God and Getting Rid of the Gorilla. He and his wife, Lisa, have three children.

Guest

Bob Waliszewski

Bob WaliszewskiBob Waliszewski is the director of Focus on the Family's Plugged In Department, which features the Plugged In website, PluggedIn.com. Waliszewski reaches a large radio audience weekly with his syndicated "Plugged In Movie Reviews" feature, and as an expert culture analyst, he has been interviewed extensively by major media outlets.

Broadcast Calendar

December 2011

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				1 12/1/11: His and Her Brains: The Humorous Side of Marriage (Part 1 of 2)Comedian Mark Gungor humorously illustrates how men and women think differently, and encourages husbands and wives to strengthen their marriage by accepting their differences. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	2 12/2/11: His and Her Brains: The Humorous Side of Marriage (Part 2 of 2)Comedian Mark Gungor humorously illustrates how men and women think differently, and encourages husbands and wives to strengthen their marriage by accepting their differences. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	3 12/3/11: Weekend Magazine: Dec. 3-4, 2011This weekend: Understanding what forgiveness really means, modeling a healthy marriage for your kids and creating a stress-free Christmas for your family. Listen in for all that and more! Learn More >>
4	5 12/5/11: Game Plan for Parenting: The Teen Years (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to parents in a discussion based on his book Have a New Teenager by Friday: From Mouthy and Moody to Respectful and Responsible in 5 Days. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	6 12/6/11: Game Plan for Parenting: The Teen Years (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to parents in a discussion based on his book Have a New Teenager by Friday: From Mouthy and Moody to Respectful and Responsible in 5 Days. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	7 12/7/11: Learning Your Spouse's Love LanguageBest-selling author Gary Chapman describes different styles of communicating love and explains how learning a spouse's "love language" can strengthen a marriage.Learn More >>	8 12/8/11: Rescued Horses: Renewed Hope for Kids (Part 1 of 2)Troy and Kim Meeder, founders of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, share inspirational stories of hurting children who've found healing by working with rescued horses. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	9 12/9/11: Rescued Horses: Renewed Hope for Kids (Part 2 of 2)Troy and Kim Meeder, founders of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, share inspirational stories of hurting children who've found healing by working with rescued horses. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	10 12/10/11: Weekend Magazine: Dec. 10-11, 2011This weekend: Overcoming holiday guilt, dealing with an unreachable teen and the impact of faith on our ability to forgive. Listen in for all that and more! Learn More >>
11	12 12/12/11: A Visit With Chuck Colson (Part 1 of 2)Chuck Colson discusses his experiences as an aide to President Richard Nixon and his involvement in the Watergate scandal. He also explains how he came to faith in Jesus Christ and why he founded Prison Fellowship Ministries. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	13 12/13/11: A Visit With Chuck Colson (Part 2 of 2)Chuck Colson discusses his experiences as an aide to President Richard Nixon and his involvement in the Watergate scandal. He also explains how he came to faith in Jesus Christ and why he founded Prison Fellowship Ministries. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	14 12/14/11: New Dads: Embracing the Journey Ahead John Fuller offers practical advice to new fathers from his book, First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know. Learn More >>	15 12/15/11: Finding Strength in Each Other's Differences (Part 1 of 2)In a discussion based on their book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, Bill and Pam Farrel explain how a husband and wife can understand and appreciate one another's differences. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	16 12/16/11: Finding Strength in Each Other's Differences (Part 2 of 2)In a discussion based on their book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, Bill and Pam Farrel explain how a husband and wife can understand and appreciate one another's differences. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	17 12/17/11: Weekend Magazine: Dec. 17-18, 2011This weekend: When forgiveness seems impossible, dealing with a stressed-out teen and answering kids' questions about Christmas. Listen in for all that and more! Learn More >>
18	19 12/19/11: Strengthening Families Around the WorldDirectors from several of Focus on the Family's international offices describe how God is using Focus' efforts to impact families around the world. Learn More >>	20 12/20/11: Helping Your Kids Grab Hold of Their Faith (Part 1 of 2)Authors Lee Strobel and Alison Morrow offer advice to parents on imparting a biblical worldview to their children and shaping their faith. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	21 12/21/11: Helping Your Kids Grab Hold of Their Faith (Part 2 of 2)Authors Lee Strobel and Alison Morrow offer advice to parents on imparting a biblical worldview to their children and shaping their faith. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	22 12/22/11: The Innkeeper's DreamFocus on the Family presents a Christmas drama featuring the late actor David Shelton portraying a fictional innkeeper in Bethlehem who provides a firsthand account of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.Learn More >>	23 12/23/11: Celebrating a Heartfelt ChristmasFocus on the Family presents touching Christmas stories and memories shared by Focus listeners and broadcast guests.Learn More >>	24 12/24/11: Weekend Magazine: Dec. 24-25, 2011This weekend: Teaching young kids the true meaning of Christmas, better ways of dealing with holiday stress and a special drama about the Nativity! Listen in for all that and more! Learn More >>
25	26 12/26/11: Showing Your Husband How Much You Love HimAuthor Kathi Lipp offers simple, practical and fun tips for wives to show their husbands how much they are loved in a discussion based on her book The Husband Project: 21 Days of Loving Your Man on Purpose and With a Plan.Learn More >>	27 12/27/11: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Legacy of Courage & Integrity (Part 1 of 2)Best-selling author Eric Metaxas discusses his biography of Nazi resistance leader Dietrich Bonhoeffer titled Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	28 12/28/11: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Legacy of Courage & Integrity (Part 2 of 2)Best-selling author Eric Metaxas discusses his biography of Nazi resistance leader Dietrich Bonhoeffer titled Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	29 12/29/11: Surviving the Strong-Willed Child (Part 1 of 2)Author and speaker Cynthia Tobias offers practical advice and encouragement to frustrated parents of strong-willed children. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	30 12/30/11: Surviving the Strong-Willed Child (Part 2 of 2)Author and speaker Cynthia Tobias offers practical advice and encouragement to frustrated parents of strong-willed children. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	31 12/31/11: Weekend Magazine: Dec. 31, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012This weekend: Practical help for stepdads, unrealistic expectations that can hurt a marriage and teaming up with your spouse to better manage your home. Listen in for all that and more! Learn More >>