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Practical Advice for Grandparents (Part 1 of 2)

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Jerry and Judy Schreur

Jerry and Judy Schreur discuss ideas from their book, Creative Grandparenting, to encourage grandparents to take an active role in the lives of their grandchildren and leave a generational legacy. (Part 1 of 2)

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Broadcast Bios

Guest

Jerry and Judy Schreur

Jerry and Judy SchreurJerry and Judy Schreur are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren and joint authors of several books, including, Creative Grandparenting: How to Love and Nurture a New Generation. Jerry is a marriage and family counselor, educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Family Studies and Marriage and Family Therapy. Judy is a retired professional manager, humorist, and featured speaker at the "Time Out for Women" National Conference.

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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

July 2012

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2 07/2/12: Bite-Sized Insights Into Family NutritionDr. Paul Reisser, author of The Busy Mom's Guide to Family Nutrition, discusses how moms can provide their families with well-balanced, nutritious meals and overcome common challenges surrounding mealtime. Learn More >>	3 07/3/12: A New Look at America's Christian Heritage (Part 1 of 2)Pastor Andy Stanley illustrates how God-given beliefs were weaved into the founding of America, from the Declaration of Independence to the national conscience of the country as a whole. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	4 07/4/12: A New Look at America's Christian Heritage (Part 2 of 2)Pastor Andy Stanley continues his illustration of America's biblical foundation, and Dr. Michael Youssef, a naturalized citizen, shares his admiration for the vision cast by America's Founding Fathers. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	5 07/5/12: Fighting for Your Military Marriage (Part 1 of 2)Lieutenant Colonel Tony and Penny Monetti discuss the common marital challenges that come with a career in the armed forces and how military couples can persevere through times of difficulty. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	6 07/6/12: Fighting for Your Military Marriage (Part 2 of 2)Lieutenant Colonel Tony and Penny Monetti discuss the common marital challenges that come with a career in the armed forces and how military couples can persevere through times of difficulty. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	7 07/7/12: Weekend Magazine: July 7-8, 2012This weekend: reasons why husbands and wives struggle in marriage. How to love your child best through their "love language." And how to have unshakable faith. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
8	9 07/9/12: Set the Date - Embracing Young Love (Part 1 of 2)Pastor Ted Cunningham helps parents and young adults to discern between the necessary and unnecessary reasons for delaying marriage. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	10 07/10/12: Set the Date - Embracing Young Love (Part 2 of 2)Pastor Ted Cunningham helps parents and young adults to discern between the necessary and unnecessary reasons for delaying marriage. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	11 07/11/12: Managing Anger - Help and Hope for Moms (Part 1 of 2)Author and speaker Julie Barnhill tells her story of struggling with anger as a mother and offers practical help for moms in frustrating circumstances. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	12 07/12/12: Managing Anger - Help and Hope for Moms (Part 2 of 2)Author and speaker Julie Barnhill tells her story of struggling with anger as a mother and offers practical help for moms in frustrating circumstances. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	13 07/13/12: Getting Control of Your FinancesFinancial expert Mary Hunt shares her dramatic testimony of crying to God after a compulsive spending spree and provides listeners with seven rules of money management. Learn More >>	14 07/14/12: Weekend Magazine: July 14-15, 2012This weekend: why husbands and wives need to communicate better in the bedroom. How to discipline your child in love. And why marriages survive better within a community. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
15	16 07/16/12: Nurturing Your Child's Natural TalentMarriage and family expert Greg Smalley encourages parents to expose their children to new challenges and interests while honing in on the abilities that best suit them.Learn More >>	17 07/17/12: When Your Spouse Says "I Don't Love You Anymore" (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist David Clarke walks listeners through the proper reaction and steps toward healing when a spouse says they have fallen out of love. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	18 07/18/12: When Your Spouse Says "I Don't Love You Anymore" (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist David Clarke walks listeners through the proper reaction and steps toward healing when a spouse says they have fallen out of love. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	19 07/19/12: Helping Kids Retain Their Faith (Part 1 of 2)Youth experts Kara Powell and Chap Clark provide practical suggestions for parents to better model their faith for their kids and emphasize a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	20 07/20/12: Helping Kids Retain Their Faith (Part 2 of 2)Youth experts Kara Powell and Chap Clark provide practical suggestions for parents to better model their faith for their kids and emphasize a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	21 07/21/12: Weekend Magazine: July 21-22, 2012This weekend: giving your kids appropriate chores and rewards for their hard work. Helping married couples understand that sex is okay and natural. And common concerns about marriage and family in the Millennial generation. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
22	23 07/23/12: Practical Advice for Grandparents (Part 1 of 2)Jerry and Judy Schreur discuss ideas from their book, Creative Grandparenting, to encourage grandparents to take an active role in the lives of their grandchildren and leave a generational legacy. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	24 07/24/12: Practical Advice for Grandparents (Part 2 of 2)Jerry and Judy Schreur discuss ideas from their book, Creative Grandparenting, to encourage grandparents to take an active role in the lives of their grandchildren and leave a generational legacy. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	25 07/25/12: Understanding America's Debt CrisisUnited States Senator Dr. Tom Coburn explains the origins and implications of the country's mounting national debt. Learn More >>	26 07/26/12: Heroes - Teaching Kids Character and Integrity (Part 1 of 2)Former Olympian and Congressman Jim Ryun - along with his sons Drew and Ned Ryun - discusses how parents can use the backdrop of the 2012 Summer Olympics to teach children about true heroism. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	27 07/27/12: Heroes - Teaching Kids Character and Integrity (Part 2 of 2)Former Olympian and Congressman Jim Ryun - along with his sons Drew and Ned Ryun - discusses how parents can use the backdrop of the 2012 Summer Olympics to teach children about true heroism. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	28 07/28/12: Weekend Magazine: July 28-29, 2012This weekend: is physical intimacy a duty or a desire in your marriage? What do you do when your kids refuse to work around the house? And the best way to greet your family each day. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
29	30 07/30/12: Where's God in the Midst of Suffering? (Part 1 of 2)Prolific author and theologian Randy Alcorn addresses the complex relationship between an all-powerful, loving God and the existence of evil and suffering. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	31 07/31/12: Where's God in the Midst of Suffering? (Part 2 of 2)Prolific author and theologian Randy Alcorn addresses the complex relationship between an all-powerful, loving God and the existence of evil and suffering. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>