Jun262012

The Impact of Birth Order on Family Dynamics

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Dr. Kevin Leman

Psychologists Dr. Kevin Leman and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss the varying dispositions of children according to their birth order within a family and how such tendencies affect the family dynamic.

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Dr. Kevin Leman

Dr. Kevin LemanDr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known family psychologist and an award-winning, New York Times best-selling author. He is also a popular public speaker and media personality who has made countless guest appearances on numerous radio and TV programs. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, reside in Tucson, Ariz., and have five children.

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Dr. Juli Slattery

Dr. Juli SlatteryDr. Juli Slattery is a widely known clinical psychologist, author, speaker and broadcast media professional. She is also president of Authentic Intimacy, a non-profit ministry aimed at helping women have better marriages. Dr. Slattery's books include Finding the Hero in Your Husband, No More Headaches, and Guilt Free Motherhood. She and her husband, Mike, have three boys.

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John Fuller

John FullerJohn Fuller is vice president of Focus on the Family's Audio and New Media division and co-host of the daily "Focus on the Family" radio program. He also serves on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters and speaks publicly on a variety of family and business topics. John and his wife, Dena, reside in Colorado Springs, Colo., and have six children.

Broadcast Calendar

June 2012

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1 06/1/12: Our Family's Unexpected Journey (Part 2 of 2)National speaking team Joe and Cindi Ferrini share their story of parenting a son with special needs and how the challenges faced strengthened their marriage, family, and faith in God. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	2 06/2/12: Weekend Magazine: June 2-3, 2012This weekend: Help for disorganized families — even a little organization is better than nothing. Understanding the different roles husbands and wives play in marriage. And what happens when our sexuality is misused. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
3	4 06/4/12: My Father, My FriendFormer broadcast guests give encouragement for fathers and Emily Colson delivers a stirring tribute to her father, the late Chuck Colson, in a recorded message from his memorial service at Washington's National Cathedral.Learn More >>	5 06/5/12: Authentic Community: An Anchor in the Storms of Life (Part 1 of 2)Popular radio host Anita Lustrea encourages listeners to be intentional about creating a community of deep relationships, free from the secrets and barriers that lead to isolation. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	6 06/6/12: Authentic Community: An Anchor in the Storms of Life (Part 2 of 2)Popular radio host Anita Lustrea encourages listeners to be intentional about creating a community of deep relationships, free from the secrets and barriers that lead to isolation. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	7 06/7/12: Cracking the Code to Your Spouse's Heart (Part 1 of 2)Bill and Pam Farrel, authors of The Marriage Code, help married couples identify and nurture the two basic needs of husbands and wives. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	8 06/8/12: Cracking the Code to Your Spouse's Heart (Part 2 of 2)Bill and Pam Farrel, authors of The Marriage Code, help married couples identify and nurture the two basic needs of husbands and wives. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	9 06/9/12: Weekend Magazine: June 9-10, 2012This weekend: How to express awe to your spouse and experience a marriage full of glory in return. Helping women heal from the wounds of premarital sex. And empowering men to take a leadership role in their families.Learn More >>
10	11 06/11/12: Basking in God's Mercies (Part 1 of 3)Speaker and author Yvette Maher shares her life's story of grace, forgiveness, failure and redemption in Christ. (Part 1 of 3)Learn More >>	12 06/12/12: Basking in God's Mercies (Part 2 of 3)Speaker and author Yvette Maher shares her life's story of grace, forgiveness, failure and redemption in Christ. (Part 2 of 3)Learn More >>	13 06/13/12: Basking in God's Mercies (Part 3 of 3)Speaker and author Yvette Maher shares her life's story of grace, forgiveness, failure and redemption in Christ. (Part 3 of 3)Learn More >>	14 06/14/12: Encouragement for Being a Great DadRadio producer Jay Payleitner discusses key concepts from his book, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, and encourages fathers to go the extra mile for their children.Learn More >>	15 06/15/12: Thanks, Dad!On this special Father's Day program, Jim Daly and John Fuller share some of the best listener-submitted stories expressing their appreciation for dads. Learn More >>	16 06/16/12: Weekend Magazine: June 16-17, 2012This weekend: How to better manage the piles of clutter in your home and get organized. Drawing a line according to God’s plan for sexual intimacy. And some encouragement for dad this Father’s Day. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
17	18 06/18/12: Helpful Advice for Moms Raising DaughtersDarlene Brock, author of Help Wanted: Moms Raising Daughters, encourages and equips mothers of teen girls to take a more active role in their daughter's lives.Learn More >>	19 06/19/12: Engaging the Culture - Marriage and Religious LibertiesRespected theologian Al Mohler discusses the state of marriage and religious liberties in today's culture.Learn More >>	20 06/20/12: Abuse - One Survivor's Story (Part 1 of 2)Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, tells the story of his troubled life and how he surrendered it all to Christ. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	21 06/21/12: Abuse - One Survivor's Story (Part 2 of 2)Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, tells the story of his troubled life and how he surrendered it all to Christ. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	22 06/22/12: Making Marriage Work in a Social Media WorldJim Daly and John Fuller discuss the impact of social media on marriage and how couples can build trust in today's connected world.Learn More >>	23 06/23/12: Weekend Magazine: June 23-24, 2012This weekend: Modeling male leadership for the boys and young men in your family and community. Why more and more women are being lured by pornography. And the impact of disorganization in marriage. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
24	25 06/25/12: Replacing Panic with God's PeaceAuthor and speaker Patsy Clairmont shares her testimony of breaking free from a life of nervousness and panic into one of fellowship and hope. Learn More >>	26 06/26/12: The Impact of Birth Order on Family DynamicsPsychologists Dr. Kevin Leman and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss the varying dispositions of children according to their birth order within a family and how such tendencies affect the family dynamic.Learn More >>	27 06/27/12: Men & Sexual Abuse - Hope for Wounded Hearts (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist Dan Allender offers spiritual guidance for men and their spouses to walk through the healing process of childhood sexual abuse together. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	28 06/28/12: Men & Sexual Abuse - Hope for Wounded Hearts (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist Dan Allender offers spiritual guidance for men and their spouses to walk through the healing process of childhood sexual abuse together. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	29 06/29/12: Watching Out for Your KidsJim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller discuss the ins and outs of entrusting your children's well-being to others.Learn More >>	30 06/30/12: Weekend Magazine: June 30-July 1, 2012This weekend: Common challenges that fathers face — how are you doing leading your family? Why you need a messy marriage. And protecting girls and women in today’s sexualized culture. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>