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Speaking Your Child's Love Language (Part 1 of 2)

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Dr. Gary Chapman

In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Gary Chapman explains how parents can improve the relationship with their child by observing and learning how they communicate love. (Part 1 of 2)

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Loving Kids Who Are Hard to Love

Gary Chapman explains how parents can effectively love children with a history of emotional trauma.

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Gary Chapman

Gary ChapmanGary Chapman is the senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. He's also an international public speaker and the best-selling author of numerous books including The Five Love Languages which has sold more than five million copies and has been translated into nearly 40 languages. Chapman holds several academic degrees including a Ph.D. in adult education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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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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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

December 2012

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						1 12/1/12: Weekend Magazine: December 1-2, 2012This weekend: understanding how much God loves orphans. Making sacrifices for your family. And encouragement for moms who feel like Christmas failures. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
2	3 12/3/12: Speaking Your Child's Love Language (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Gary Chapman explains how parents can improve the relationship with their child by observing and learning how they communicate love. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	4 12/4/12: Speaking Your Child's Love Language (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Gary Chapman explains how parents can improve the relationship with their child by observing and learning how they communicate love. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	5 12/5/12: Catapulting Over a Painful PastIn this Best of 2012 Broadcast, world-class gymnast Kim Anthony shares her testimony of overcoming incredible odds as a child and eventually finding deeper meaning to her athletic achievement through a faith in Jesus Christ. Learn More >>	6 12/6/12: Understanding Biblical Manhood (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular pastor Dr. Tony Evans offers men instruction and motivation to live up to and uphold biblical manhood in today's culture. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	7 12/7/12: Understanding Biblical Manhood (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular pastor Dr. Tony Evans offers men instruction and motivation to live up to and uphold biblical manhood in today's culture. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	8 12/8/12: Weekend Magazine: December 8-9, 2012This weekend: a 30-day test to make your family time more important than your job. Why watching cartoons with your kids is a good thing. And learning where Christmas came from. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
9	10 12/10/12: Raising Sons to be Godly Men (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Pastor Robert Lewis encourages dads to impart a biblical vision of manhood to their sons. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	11 12/11/12: Raising Sons to be Godly Men (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Pastor Robert Lewis encourages dads to impart a biblical vision of manhood to their sons. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	12 12/12/12: God's Blueprint for a Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 3)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Dr. Timothy Keller and his wife, Kathy, describe their personal marriage journey and how a biblically-rooted understanding of God's design for marriage transcends that of both ancient and modern cultures. (Part 1 of 3)Learn More >>	13 12/13/12: God's Blueprint for a Healthy Marriage (Part 2 of 3)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Dr. Timothy Keller and his wife, Kathy, describe their personal marriage journey and how a biblically-rooted understanding of God's design for marriage transcends that of both ancient and modern cultures. (Part 2 of 3)Learn More >>	14 12/14/12: God's Blueprint for a Healthy Marriage (Part 3 of 3)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Dr. Timothy Keller and his wife, Kathy, describe their personal marriage journey and how a biblically-rooted understanding of God's design for marriage transcends that of both ancient and modern cultures. (Part 3 of 3)Learn More >>	15 12/15/12: Weekend Magazine: December 15-16, 2012This weekend: a wonderful family story about rescuing orphans from foster-care. Removing spiritual obstacles from your life. And what your family needs to know about Christmas disappointment. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
16	17 12/17/12: Developing a Deeper Connection with Your Spouse (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, marriage counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich help couples to discover and develop the five love styles that shape behaviors and expectations within marriage. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	18 12/18/12: Developing a Deeper Connection with Your Spouse (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, marriage counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich help couples to discover and develop the five love styles that shape behaviors and expectations within marriage. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	19 12/19/12: Helping Young Women Understand Sex in Today's Culture (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Dannah Gresh uses God's intention for sexuality to debunk popular myths in today's culture. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	20 12/20/12: Helping Young Women Understand Sex in Today's Culture (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Dannah Gresh uses God's intention for sexuality to debunk popular myths in today's culture. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	21 12/21/12: The Meaning of John 3:16In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller discuss the response to Focus on the Family's "John 3:16" TV commercial and the importance of finding faith in Jesus Christ.Learn More >>	22 12/22/12: Weekend Magazine: December 22-23, 2012This weekend: we’ll celebrate Christmas with the story of a holiday pageant gone wrong. Why angels are getting a bad reputation in today’s culture. And some meaningful stories from listeners like you. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
23	24 12/24/12: Shoemaker MartinFocus on the Family Radio Theatre presents an adaptation of the story, "The Shoemaker's Gift," by Russian novelist Count Leo Tolstoy.Learn More >>	25 12/25/12: God's Extravagant GiftFocus on the Family presents a dramatized production of the children's book "When Mom was 11 Foot 4," a reading of the Christmas story from the book of Luke, and the origins of the hymn "Silent Night."Learn More >>	26 12/26/12: Fostering a Healthy Attachment Style in Your ChildIn this Best of 2012 Broadcast, husband-and-wife counseling team Milan and Kay Yerkovich describe the various attachment styles of children and how those styles affect the parent/child relationship.Learn More >>	27 12/27/12: Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, 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 >>	28 12/28/12: Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, 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 >>	29 12/29/12: Weekend Magazine: December 29-30, 2012This weekend: how social media is impacting your marriage. One man’s challenge to help needy orphans. And what happens when your child is not what you wanted or expected? Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
30	31 12/31/12: A Visit with Michael W. SmithIn this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith talks prayer, family, faith and music through the lens of life's trials and triumphs. Learn More >>