Oct262012

Celebrating Christmas Without Going Into Debt

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Financial expert Mary Hunt preps parents on how to confidently budget for the gift-giving season while emphasizing that the traditions and memories made are the most important presents for children.

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Mary Hunt

Mary HuntMary Hunt is nationally-regarded author, speaker and expert on spending habits and consumer debt. Having climbed from the depths of six-figure debt herself, Mary uses the lessons she learned the hard way to help others gain control of their financial lives. In addition to her monthly financial newsletter, Mary has numerous books on the topic of finances, including, How to Debt-Proof Your Marriage and 7 Money Rules for Life. She and her husband, Harold, have two sons and reside in California.

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Jim Daly

Jim DalyJim Daly is President and Chief Executive Officer of Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and defending families worldwide. Daly has held several leadership positions for Focus, and has been predominantly involved in the ministry's Public Affairs, Marketing and International efforts.

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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

October 2012

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	1 10/1/12: What Husbands Need Most (Part 1 of 2)In this recorded presentation, pastor and father of eight Todd Wilson shares practical ideas for wives to meet their husband's need to be encouraged, desired and admired. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	2 10/2/12: What Husbands Need Most (Part 2 of 2)In this recorded presentation, pastor and father of eight Todd Wilson shares practical ideas for wives to meet their husband's need to be encouraged, desired and admired. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	3 10/3/12: Chasing the Adventure of True ManhoodPastor and speaker Bill Farrel discusses the challenges young men face today and encourages them to pursue God's best through forward-thinking decisions and endeavors larger than themselves.Learn More >>	4 10/4/12: Trusting God When He Breaks Your Heart (Part 1 of 2)Pastor Ed Underwood draws from Scripture and personal experience to illustrate God's care and reassure Christians navigating through life's crises. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	5 10/5/12: Trusting God When He Breaks Your Heart (Part 2 of 2)Pastor Ed Underwood draws from Scripture and personal experience to illustrate God's care and reassure Christians navigating through life's crises. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	6 10/6/12: Weekend Magazine: October 6-7, 2012This weekend: dating advice for single moms — how you can avoid making the same mistake twice. Encouraging men to be spiritual leaders in their families. And rites of passage for tween-age girls. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
7	8 10/8/12: Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children (Part 1 of 2)Former high school teacher Cynthia Tobias offers encouragement and practical advice for the difficult scenarios faced by frustrated parents of strong-willed children, ranging from very young to adult. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	9 10/9/12: Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children (Part 2 of 2)Former high school teacher Cynthia Tobias offers encouragement and practical advice for the difficult scenarios faced by frustrated parents of strong-willed children, ranging from very young to adult. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	10 10/10/12: My Journey Through DepressionPastor Tommy Nelson shares of his battle with depression amidst the responsibilities of leading a family and church, and how his wife and others supported him through the pain and frustration to find healing in Christ.Learn More >>	11 10/11/12: Dating Well - Wisdom for Single Adults (Part 1 of 2)Psychologists Henry Cloud and John Townsend encourage single adults to pursue quality character traits in a potential spouse, maintain a healthy pace and hold themselves spiritually accountable. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	12 10/12/12: Dating Well - Wisdom for Single Adults (Part 2 of 2)Psychologists Henry Cloud and John Townsend encourage single adults to pursue quality character traits in a potential spouse, maintain a healthy pace and hold themselves spiritually accountable. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	13 10/13/12: Weekend Magazine: October 13-14, 2012This weekend: encouraging couples to share the housework in marriage. Why raising a “princess” daughter can be a good thing. And important faith lessons from grief. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
14	15 10/15/12: Refocusing Our Lives to Reflect God's Heart (Part 1 of 2)Focus on the Family President Jim Daly shares his passion for engaging the culture in a Christ-like, respectful manner regarding issues of strong disagreement. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	16 10/16/12: Refocusing Our Lives to Reflect God's Heart (Part 2 of 2)Focus on the Family President Jim Daly shares his passion for engaging the culture in a Christ-like, respectful manner regarding issues of strong disagreement. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	17 10/17/12: Finding Freedom from Destructive Relationships (Part 1 of 2)Author and counselor Leslie Vernick discusses the warning signs of an emotionally destructive relationship and the necessary steps to stop it. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	18 10/18/12: Finding Freedom from Destructive Relationships (Part 2 of 2)Author and counselor Leslie Vernick discusses the warning signs of an emotionally destructive relationship and the necessary steps to stop it. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	19 10/19/12: Helping Kids Conquer Their FearsFocus on the Family counselor Daniel Huerta addresses the common, everyday fears of children and guides parents toward practical solutions.Learn More >>	20 10/20/12: Weekend Magazine: October 20-21, 2012This weekend: a look at the challenges facing kids in foster care — and how we can make a big difference in their lives. Encouraging couples to serve one another in marriage. And the dangers of a porn addiction. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
21	22 10/22/12: Dating Advice for the Single Parent (Part 1 of 2)Marriage and family therapist Ron Deal helps single parents navigate the numerous challenges of dating while raising children. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	23 10/23/12: Dating Advice for the Single Parent (Part 2 of 2)Marriage and family therapist Ron Deal helps single parents navigate the numerous challenges of dating while raising children. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	24 10/24/12: Helping Teens Redirect Their Cravings Toward God (Part 1 of 2)Shaunti Feldhahn and Lysa TerKeurst discuss how parents can understand the emotional, physical, and material cravings of their teen daughters and show them unconditional love through their adolescence. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	25 10/25/12: Helping Teens Redirect Their Cravings Toward God (Part 2 of 2)Shaunti Feldhahn and Lysa TerKeurst discuss how parents can understand the emotional, physical, and material cravings of their teen daughters and show them unconditional love through their adolescence. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	26 10/26/12: Celebrating Christmas Without Going Into DebtFinancial expert Mary Hunt preps parents on how to confidently budget for the gift-giving season while emphasizing that the traditions and memories made are the most important presents for children.Learn More >>	27 10/27/12: Weekend Magazine: October 27-28, 2012This weekend: how to balance your time between work and your family. Getting a little lost in motherhood. And the need to adopt kids from foster-care. Listen in for all this and more!Learn More >>
28	29 10/29/12: Finding Hope for My HeartBiblical counselor and radio host June Hunt shares her testimony of growing up with a critical and controlling father, and how she found the ability to forgive him through a relationship with Jesus Christ and the loving example of her mother.Learn More >>	30 10/30/12: Raising Tween Boys in Today's Culture (Part 1 of 2)Dannah Gresh teaches parents how to intentionally and prayerfully build up sons, using the biblical model of manhood. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	31 10/31/12: Raising Tween Boys in Today's Culture (Part 2 of 2)Dannah Gresh teaches parents how to intentionally and prayerfully build up sons, using the biblical model of manhood. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>