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Finding God's Light in Dark Times

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Patsy Clairmont

Author and speaker Patsy Clairmont shares the spiritual lessons she learned as she journeyed through breast cancer with her best friend who ultimately succumbed to the disease.

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Patsy Clairmont

Patsy ClairmontPatsy Clairmont is a popular public speaker who addresses tens of thousands of women each month at Women of Faith conferences. She is also a best-selling author whose numerous books include God Uses Cracked Pots, Normal is Just a Setting on Your Dryer, Sportin' a 'Tude and Under His Wings. Patsy and her husband, Les, have been married more than 40 years. The couple has two children and two grandchildren.

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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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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 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.

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				1 09/1/11: Hope for Adult Children of Divorce (Part 1 of 2)John Trent offers advice and encouragement from his book Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents' Didn't. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	2 09/2/11: Hope for Adult Children of Divorce (Part 2 of 2)John Trent offers advice and encouragement from his book Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents' Didn't. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	3 09/3/11: Weekend Magazine: Sept. 3-4, 2011This weekend: Why marriage mentoring is a good idea, the health risks of fluoride and the importance of parents being available to their teens. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
4	5 09/5/11: Taming Your Family ScheduleAuthors Bill and Kathy Peel offer practical advice on how couples can divide parenting and household duties and grow closer through teamwork. Learn More >>	6 09/6/11: Leaving a Legacy of Faith (Part 1 of 2)Winning at Home Founder Dan Seaborn describes how parents can effectively pass on their Christian faith to their children. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	7 09/7/11: Leaving a Legacy of Faith (Part 2 of 2)Winning at Home Founder Dan Seaborn describes how parents can effectively pass on their Christian faith to their children. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	8 09/8/11: 9/11: Courage in the Towers (Part 1 of 2)Deputy Chief Jay Jonas of the New York City Fire Department discusses his remarkable experiences as a first responder at the scene of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	9 09/9/11: 9/11: Courage in the Towers (Part 2 of 2)Deputy Chief Jay Jonas of the New York City Fire Department discusses his remarkable experiences as a first responder at the scene of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	10 09/10/11: Weekend Magazine: Sept. 10-11, 2011This weekend, we remember 9/11 and God's faithfulness in the midst of that tragedy. Plus, what parents need to know about dental hygiene for babies, and how to teach little boys to be heroes. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
11	12 09/12/11: Hope From the Ashes of 9/11Survivors and others closely affected by the attacks of September 11, 2001, discuss their experiences on that fateful day and describe God's redemptive work since the tragedy. Learn More >>	13 09/13/11: 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 >>	14 09/14/11: 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 >>	15 09/15/11: Celebrating the Universal Language of FamilyThe Rev. Samuel Rodriguez discusses the deeply-rooted family values widely shared in the Hispanic community. He also explains how non-Hispanic families can reach out to their Hispanic neighbors with the universal languages of family, compassion and Christian love. Learn More >>	16 09/16/11: Finding God's Light in Dark TimesAuthor and speaker Patsy Clairmont shares the spiritual lessons she learned as she journeyed through breast cancer with her best friend who ultimately succumbed to the disease.Learn More >>	17 09/17/11: Weekend Magazine: Sept. 17-18, 2011This weekend: What couples should know about divorce and remarriage, teaching teenagers to play a leadership role in the family, and three different mindsets that help predict how well Christian teens will fare in college. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
18	19 09/19/11: Keeping Priorities Straight in Your MarriageAuthor Jill Savage explains why couples should not allow their children to become a higher priority than their marriage.Learn More >>	20 09/20/11: Making Your Money Last (Part 1 of 2)Radio host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey offers practical advice on financial preparation for the retirement years. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	21 09/21/11: Making Your Money Last (Part 2 of 2)Radio host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey offers practical advice on financial preparation for the retirement years. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	22 09/22/11: Raising and Reaching the Deaf for ChristThe Rev. Marshall Lawrence explains how Christians can reach out to deaf people with the love and compassion of Christ.Learn More >>	23 09/23/11: Grace and Redemption: My Life in WashingtonFormer White House staffer Tim Goeglein discusses the spiritual lessons he learned after a scandal compelled him to step down from his post as an assistant to President George W. Bush.Learn More >>	24 09/24/11: Weekend Magazine: Sept. 24-25, 2011This weekend: Husband and wife roles, the different personality traits of children, and better ways to manage your money. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
25	26 09/26/11: Preparing the Next Generation of Men (Part 1 of 2)Radio host and best-selling author Bill Bennett discusses the decline of authentic masculinity in our culture and offers insights on how parents can raise their boys to become true men. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	27 09/27/11: Preparing the Next Generation of Men (Part 2 of 2)Radio host and best-selling author Bill Bennett discusses the decline of authentic masculinity in our culture and offers insights on how parents can raise their boys to become true men. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	28 09/28/11: Helping Your Husband Be a Courageous Father (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery explains how wives can encourage and support their husband in his role as a father. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	29 09/29/11: Helping Your Husband Be a Courageous Father (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery explains how wives can encourage and support their husband in his role as a father. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	30 09/30/11: Inspiring Others to Change Their LivesMichelle Aguilar discusses the spiritual lessons she learned from teaming up with her estranged mother to win season six of the NBC TV reality show The Biggest Loser: Family Edition.Learn More >>

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