Apr022011

Weekend Magazine: April 2-3, 2011

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Do you have trouble saying no? This weekend, we offer help for "yes-aholics"! Plus, we'll explain how married couples can improve their communication, and we'll offer encouragement to parents as they seek to be a positive influence on their kids.

Broadcast Bios

Guest

Vicki Caruana

Vicki CaruanaKnown as "America's Teacher," Vicki Caruana encourages teachers and parents as an inspirational speaker and author. With a Ph.D. in Education, Vicki has taught at all levels of education and homeschooled her own two sons. In addition to her work as an education coach, she writes school curricula and has authored numerous articles and books, including the award-winning Apples & Chalkdust.

Guest

Jay and Laura Laffoon

Jay and Laura LaffoonJay and Laura Laffoon are authors, speakers and the founders of Celebrate Ministries, which is dedicated to strengthening marriages. The Laffoons' ministry offers a number of resources for couples including the "Celebrate Your Marriage" conference which has drawn thousands of attendees around the nation. Jay and Laura have authored several books together including He Said, She Said, The Spark and Woo Her, Wow Him.

Guest

Lynne Thompson

Lynne ThompsonLynne Thompson is a public speaker and a writer who has published more than 300 magazine articles. She is also author of The Official Soccer Mom Devotional and a contributing author to several books including Chicken Soup to Inspire a Woman's Soul and Stories from a Soldier's Heart. Lynne is regularly featured on Focus on the Family's Weekend Magazine broadcast as "The Soccer Mom." She and her husband, Pete, reside in California with their two kids.

Host

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

April 2011

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					1 04/1/11: Embracing God's Design for Marital Intimacy (Part 2 of 2)Authors Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus offer insights from their book Intimate Issues: 21 Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	2 04/2/11: Weekend Magazine: April 2-3, 2011Do you have trouble saying no? This weekend, we offer help for "yes-aholics"! Plus, we'll explain how married couples can improve their communication, and we'll offer encouragement to parents as they seek to be a positive influence on their kids.Learn More >>
3	4 04/4/11: Going All Out for Your Wife (Part 1 of 2)Author and speaker Steve Farrar discusses the importance of a husband's commitment to Jesus Christ, his role as the family leader and his responsibility to love and cherish his wife. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	5 04/5/11: Going All Out for Your Wife (Part 2 of 2)Author and speaker Steve Farrar discusses the importance of a husband's commitment to Jesus Christ, his role as the family leader and his responsibility to love and cherish his wife. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	6 04/6/11: Helping Teen Girls Face Today's PressuresAuthor and speaker Susie Shellenberger offers parents advice on how they can help their daughters deal with the common challenges teen girls face today.Learn More >>	7 04/7/11: Examining Our Faith: Christianity in the 21st Century (Part 1 of 2)The Rev. Timothy Keller discusses the popular beliefs of today's culture and describes how Christians can engage non-believers. He also encourages believers to explore and deepen their faith. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	8 04/8/11: Examining Our Faith: Christianity in the 21st Century (Part 2 of 2)The Rev. Timothy Keller discusses the popular beliefs of today's culture and describes how Christians can engage non-believers. He also encourages believers to explore and deepen their faith. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	9 04/9/11: Weekend Magazine: April 9-10, 2011This weekend, we offer help to moms and their daughters for guarding against the dangers girls face in today's culture. Plus, we'll look at how hurtful words and manipulation can damage a marriage. And, a guest explains why she was initially reluctant to go into missions.Learn More >>
10	11 04/11/11: Reclaiming the Culture of Your CommunityBryan Wickens discusses his grassroots efforts to reduce the number of sexually-oriented businesses in his community, and offers advice on how listeners can make a positive difference in their own communities.Learn More >>	12 04/12/11: Finding Strength in Each Other's Differences (Part 1 of 2)In a discussion based on their book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, Bill and Pam Farrel explain how a husband and wife can understand and appreciate one another's differences. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	13 04/13/11: Finding Strength in Each Other's Differences (Part 2 of 2)In a discussion based on their book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, Bill and Pam Farrel explain how a husband and wife can understand and appreciate one another's differences. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	14 04/14/11: Helping Your Kids Grab Hold of Their Faith (Part 1 of 2)Authors Lee Strobel and Alison Morrow offer advice to parents on imparting a biblical worldview to their children and shaping their faith. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	15 04/15/11: Helping Your Kids Grab Hold of Their Faith (Part 2 of 2)Authors Lee Strobel and Alison Morrow offer advice to parents on imparting a biblical worldview to their children and shaping their faith. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	16 04/16/11: Weekend Magazine: April 16-17, 2011This weekend: Teaching daughters healthy self-worth. Knowing the difference between your dreams about marriage and God's plan for your life. And, understanding the dark evil of human slavery around the world. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
17	18 04/18/11: Moving Beyond Fear and Worry (Part 1 of 2)Best-selling author Max Lucado examines some of the common fears that plague many people and explains how the love of Jesus Christ can help overcome those fears. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	19 04/19/11: Moving Beyond Fear and Worry (Part 2 of 2)Best-selling author Max Lucado examines some of the common fears that plague many people and explains how the love of Jesus Christ can help overcome those fears. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	20 04/20/11: The Christian FamilyDr. Tony Evans speaks to couples about the permanence of marriage and describes God's purposes for the Christian family.Learn More >>	21 04/21/11: The Value of Mentoring Today's YouthJoe White and Paul Moro highlight the need for youth mentoring as they discuss the importance of building a strong faith in teens.Learn More >>	22 04/22/11: Digging Deeper Into the Easter StoryChristian apologist Lee Strobel discusses his background as an atheist and explains how his investigation of the evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ led him to become a believer.Learn More >>	23 04/23/11: Weekend Magazine: April 23-24, 2011This weekend: Advice for moms of tween daughters, why your marriage needs accountability, and a creative "who-done-it" mystery about the story of Easter!Learn More >>
24	25 04/25/11: New Dads: Embracing the Journey Ahead (Part 1 of 2)John Fuller offers practical advice to new fathers from his book, First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	26 04/26/11: New Dads: Embracing the Journey Ahead (Part 2 of 2)John Fuller offers practical advice to new fathers from his book, First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	27 04/27/11: Surviving the Holocaust (Part 1 of 3)David Faber shares the remarkable and powerful story of his World War II experiences as a prisoner who was held in nine different Nazi concentration camps. (Part 1 of 3)Learn More >>	28 04/28/11: Surviving the Holocaust (Part 2 of 3)David Faber shares the remarkable and powerful story of his World War II experiences as a prisoner who was held in nine different Nazi concentration camps. (Part 2 of 3)Learn More >>	29 04/29/11: Surviving the Holocaust (Part 3 of 3)David Faber shares the remarkable and powerful story of his World War II experiences as a prisoner who was held in nine different Nazi concentration camps. (Part 3 of 3)Learn More >>	30 04/30/11: Weekend Magazine: April 30-May 1, 2011This weekend: What teen boys and girls need most from their mom, help for difficult marriages, and a better way to approach your kids each day!Learn More >>