Dec272010

Goodbye to a Legend: Coach John Wooden

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John Wooden

In a tribute to legendary basketball coach John Wooden who passed away earlier this year, Focus on the Family presents a recorded message in which Wooden shares some of the invaluable lessons he learned about character and success.

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John Wooden

John WoodenJohn Wooden is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. He led the UCLA Bruins to 10 NCAA championships in a 12-year period, with a streak of seven in a row from 1967 to 1973. Over 27 years, he won 620 games, which included an 88 win streak. Wooden was also the first person to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame both as a player and as a coach. The sports legend passed away on June 4, 2010 at age 99. He is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Broadcast Calendar

December 2010

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			1 12/1/10: Navigating Holiday Media ChoicesPlugged In's Bob Waliszewski and Bob Smithouser highlight the resources Plugged In offers which can help families make wise media choices, especially during this holiday season.Learn More >>	2 12/2/10: Sound Advice for Today's Parents (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist and author Kevin Leman offers practical advice to parents who need help in disciplining their children effectively. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	3 12/3/10: Sound Advice for Today's Parents (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist and author Kevin Leman offers practical advice to parents who need help in disciplining their children effectively. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	4
5	6 12/6/10: My Journey to Faith and Family (Part 1 of 2)Focus on the Family President Jim Daly recounts his troubled childhood and explains how those turbulent years helped prepare him for ministry to today's families. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	7 12/7/10: My Journey to Faith and Family (Part 2 of 2)Focus on the Family President Jim Daly recounts his troubled childhood and explains how those turbulent years helped prepare him for ministry to today's families. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	8 12/8/10: Energizing Your Marriage With Love and RespectBest-selling author Emerson Eggerichs and his wife, Sarah, talk about the vital roles that love and respect play in a healthy marriage.Learn More >>	9 12/9/10: The Joys of Family Life (Part 1 of 2)Comedian Jeff Allen offers humorous insights on the family, and describes how God's love and grace helped restore his marriage and life. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	10 12/10/10: The Joys of Family Life (Part 2 of 2)Comedian Jeff Allen offers humorous insights on the family, and describes how God's love and grace helped restore his marriage and life. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	11
12	13 12/13/10: Unconditional Love: Lessons Learned From My Canine FriendKim Meeder and Laurie Sacher discuss their book Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued which recounts the inspirational story of how Laurie recovered her faith in God after adopting a blind, homeless dog.Learn More >>	14 12/14/10: George W. Bush: Reflections on the Presidency (Part 1 of 2)Former President George W. Bush reflects on the challenges he faced during his administration. He also discusses his family, his faith and the power of prayer which has helped sustain him politically and personally. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	15 12/15/10: George W. Bush: Reflections on the Presidency (Part 2 of 2)Former President George W. Bush reflects on the challenges he faced during his administration. He also discusses his family, his faith and the power of prayer which has helped sustain him politically and personally. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	16 12/16/10: Is There a Hero in Your Husband? (Part 1 of 2)Dr. Juli Slattery draws upon Scripture to explain how a wife can build up her marriage by supporting her husband in his role as protector and provider. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	17 12/17/10: Is There a Hero in Your Husband? (Part 2 of 2)Dr. Juli Slattery draws upon Scripture to explain how a wife can build up her marriage by supporting her husband in his role as protector and provider. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	18
19	20 12/20/10: Exploring God's Enduring Story (Part 1 of 2)Historian Ray Vander Laan introduces the latest installments of the popular That the World May Know video series which helps bring the Bible to life through fascinating historical, cultural and spiritual insights. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	21 12/21/10: Exploring God's Enduring Story (Part 2 of 2)Historian Ray Vander Laan introduces the latest installments of the popular That the World May Know video series which helps bring the Bible to life through fascinating historical, cultural and spiritual insights. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	22 12/22/10: The Impact of "A Man Called Norman"Some Focus on the Family listeners describe how they were inspired and challenged to minister to people after hearing Focus' classic broadcast "A Man Called Norman" which was re-aired in July, 2010.Learn More >>	23 12/23/10: Celebrations of Christmas (Part 1 of 2)Focus on the Family Radio Theatre presents a dramatic re-creation of the Christmas story. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	24 12/24/10: Celebrations of Christmas (Part 2 of 2)Focus on the Family Radio Theatre presents a dramatic re-creation of the Christmas story. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	25 12/25/10: Weekend Magazine: December 25-26, 2010Celebrate Christmas with Weekend Magazine! Join us as we share humorous holiday stories from our broadcast guests. Plus, we'll examine the power of "micro-ministries" and explain how parents can deal with a young thumb-sucker.Learn More >>
26 12/26/10: Test BroadcastIn a tribute to his wife, frequent "FOF" guest, Kevin Leman sings the praises of Sande Leman.Learn More >>	27 12/27/10: Goodbye to a Legend: Coach John WoodenIn a tribute to legendary basketball coach John Wooden who passed away earlier this year, Focus on the Family presents a recorded message in which Wooden shares some of the invaluable lessons he learned about character and success.Learn More >>	28 12/28/10: Practical Tools for Raising Well-Behaved Children (Part 1 of 2)Author John Rosemond offers practical solutions for disciplining and raising children in a discussion based on his book The Well-Behaved Child. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	29 12/29/10: Practical Tools for Raising Well-Behaved Children (Part 2 of 2)Author John Rosemond offers practical solutions for disciplining and raising children in a discussion based on his book The Well-Behaved Child. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	30 12/30/10: Game Plan to Revolutionize Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist Kevin Leman offers marital advice to wives in a discussion based on his book Have a New Husband by Friday. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	31 12/31/10: Game Plan to Revolutionize Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist Kevin Leman offers marital advice to wives in a discussion based on his book Have a New Husband by Friday. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>