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Understanding the Challenges Pastors Face

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Jud Wilhite and Wade Brown

The Rev. Jud Wilhite and Wade Brown of The Parsonage shed light on the unique challenges pastors face, and encourage listeners to express their thanks to their church staff during Clergy Appreciation Month in October.

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Jud WilhiteJud Wilhite is the senior pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nev. The church is one of the fastest growing in America with more than 20,000 attendees. Wilhite has authored numerous books including Torn, Throw It Down, Uncensored Truth and Eyes Wide Open. He and his wife, Lori, have two children.

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Wade BrownWade Brown is the director of Church & Community Care at Focus on the Family. Prior to working at Focus, Brown served as a church planter, an associate pastor and a university chaplain and instructor. He also served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 16 years. Brown and his wife, Deb, have one grown child and one teenager.

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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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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 10/1/11: Weekend Magazine: Oct. 1-2, 2011This weekend, we'll explain how you can avoid a financial sinkhole, communicate well with your spouse and calculate your "spiritual GPA." Listen in for all that and more!Learn More >>
2	3 10/3/11: Understanding the Challenges Pastors FaceThe Rev. Jud Wilhite and Wade Brown of The Parsonage shed light on the unique challenges pastors face, and encourage listeners to express their thanks to their church staff during Clergy Appreciation Month in October.Learn More >>	4 10/4/11: Sound Advice for Working Moms (Part 1 of 2)Sabrina O'Malone, the president of Working Mom Enterprises, offers encouragement and advice on how working moms can maximize their effectiveness at home and in the office. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	5 10/5/11: Sound Advice for Working Moms (Part 2 of 2)Sabrina O'Malone, the president of Working Mom Enterprises, offers encouragement and advice on how working moms can maximize their effectiveness at home and in the office. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	6 10/6/11: Making the Case for Traditional MarriageResearchers Brad Wilcox and Glenn Stanton discuss new research done by secular studies which affirms that the best family structure for both children and adults is based on the one-man, one-woman married household.Learn More >>	7 10/7/11: Building a Secure Financial Future With Your SpouseHusband-and-wife finance experts Scott and Bethany Palmer offer advice on how couples can achieve harmony in the area of money.Learn More >>	8 10/8/11: Weekend Magazine: Oct. 8-9, 2011This weekend: How to avoid landmines in your marriage, helping your teen pick the right college and giving someone a candy "love test." Tune in to find out more! Learn More >>
9	10 10/10/11: Christianity for the Next Generation (Part 1 of 2)Gabe Lyons and Esther Fleece describe how young adults are changing the landscape of Christianity. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	11 10/11/11: Christianity for the Next Generation (Part 2 of 2)Gabe Lyons and Esther Fleece describe how young adults are changing the landscape of Christianity. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	12 10/12/11: Practical Advice for Young Married Couples (Part 1 of 2)Author and speaker Greg Smalley explains how young couples can establish healthy patterns of communication and conflict in the early years of their marriage. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	13 10/13/11: Practical Advice for Young Married Couples (Part 2 of 2)Author and speaker Greg Smalley explains how young couples can establish healthy patterns of communication and conflict in the early years of their marriage. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	14 10/14/11: Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Why the Ring MattersFamily formation expert Glenn Stanton discusses the rising trend of cohabitation and debunks the myth that unmarried couples should test their marital compatibility by living together. Learn More >>	15 10/15/11: Weekend Magazine: Oct. 15-16, 2011This weekend: The importance of mentoring the next generation and why different kids need different forms of discipline. Plus, does your marriage need a "cheat sheet"? Listen in and find out! Learn More >>
16	17 10/17/11: Kindling the Friendship in Your MarriageRelationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott encourage couples to focus on the importance of nurturing their friendship as a way of strengthening their marriage. Learn More >>	18 10/18/11: Embracing God's Promises for My Life (Part 1 of 2)Author and speaker Sheila Walsh talks about her past struggles with shame, depression and perfectionism, and explains how she found emotional healing through her relationship with God. (Part 1 of 2) Learn More >>	19 10/19/11: Embracing God's Promises for My Life (Part 2 of 2)Author and speaker Sheila Walsh talks about her past struggles with shame, depression and perfectionism, and explains how she found emotional healing through her relationship with God. (Part 2 of 2) Learn More >>	20 10/20/11: Being a Champion to Your Wife and Kids (Part 1 of 2)Carey Casey, the CEO of the National Center for Fathering, offers encouragement to men by affirming them in their role as husbands and dads. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	21 10/21/11: Being a Champion to Your Wife and Kids (Part 2 of 2)Carey Casey, the CEO of the National Center for Fathering, offers encouragement to men by affirming them in their role as husbands and dads. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	22 10/22/11: Weekend Magazine: Oct. 22-23, 2011This weekend: The challenges of being a midlife mom, "talk styles" in marriage, and working through family disappointments. Tune in for all that and more! Learn More >>
23	24 10/24/11: Thriving as a Stepdad (Part 1 of 2)Blended family expert Ron Deal discusses the challenges stepdads face and offers advice on how they can improve their relationships with their stepchildren. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	25 10/25/11: Thriving as a Stepdad (Part 2 of 2)Blended family expert Ron Deal discusses the challenges stepdads face and offers advice on how they can improve their relationships with their stepchildren. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	26 10/26/11: Overcoming Obstacles in Early MarriageFamily formation expert Greg Smalley offers advice to young couples on handling the challenges of married life.Learn More >>	27 10/27/11: God's Healing Presence in My LifeJoni Eareckson Tada discusses the emotional and spiritual struggles she experienced following the accident that paralyzed her, and explains how she found peace by learning to accept her condition and trust in God.Learn More >>	28	29 10/29/11: Weekend Magazine: Oct. 29-30, 2011This weekend: "Meta-messages" in marriage, help for midlife moms and the gift of mentoring for the next generation. Listen in for all that and more! Learn More >>
30	31 10/31/11: Communicating With Your Teen DaughterAuthor Susie Shellenberger offers advice to parents on overcoming obstacles to healthy communication with their teen daughter.Learn More >>

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