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Seeking God in Hard Times

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Dr. John Townsend

Psychologist Dr. John Townsend explores the idea that God allows suffering in our lives in order to help us grow spiritually, and points to Christ as the ultimate source of hope in dark times.

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John Townsend

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John TownsendDr. John Townsend is a clinical psychologist, a marriage and family therapist, a popular public speaker and the co-founder of Cloud-Townsend Resources. He is also the author or co-author of numerous books including God Will Make a Way, How People Grow and Who's Pushing Your Buttons? Townsend holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Biola University. He resides in Southern California with his wife and sons.

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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 06/1/11: Seeking God in Hard Times Psychologist Dr. John Townsend explores the idea that God allows suffering in our lives in order to help us grow spiritually, and points to Christ as the ultimate source of hope in dark times. Learn More >>	2 06/2/11: Finding Rest for Your Hurried Home (Part 1 of 2)Authors Tim and Darcy Kimmel explain how families can cut back on busyness and experience more contentment in a discussion based on Tim's book Little House on the Freeway: Help for the Hurried Home. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	3 06/3/11: Finding Rest for Your Hurried Home (Part 2 of 2)Authors Tim and Darcy Kimmel explain how families can cut back on busyness and experience more contentment in a discussion based on Tim's book Little House on the Freeway: Help for the Hurried Home. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	4 06/4/11: Weekend Magazine: June 4-5, 2011This weekend: How to define success for your kids, understanding submission in marriage and finding good role models for manhood. Listen in for all that and more!Learn More >>
5	6 06/6/11: The Value of Marrying YoungAlbert Mohler explains how our culture devalues marriage and why young people delay matrimony. He encourages Christians to avoid this societal trend by marrying young and pursuing adulthood as a couple.Learn More >>	7 06/7/11: Eating Disorders: What Today's Parents Need to Know (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist Dr. Dena Cabrera offers insight and advice on how parents can help teens who struggle with eating disorders. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	8 06/8/11: Eating Disorders: What Today's Parents Need to Know (Part 2 of 2)Psychologist Dr. Dena Cabrera offers insight and advice on how parents can help teens who struggle with eating disorders. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	9 06/9/11: Engaging Politically in This New Era Michael Gerson and Peter Wehner describe how Christians can engage today's culture in a discussion based on their book City of Man: Religion and Politics in the New Era. Learn More >>	10 06/10/11: Trusting God in Today's EconomyAuthor and speaker Steve Farrar encourages listeners who are struggling with financial challenges to trust in God as their ultimate provider and sustainer. Learn More >>	11 06/11/11: Weekend Magazine: June 11-12, 2011This weekend: Physical intimacy in marriage - can husbands and wives find common ground on this issue? Plus, encouraging fathers to spend more time with their kids and a humorous look at "Earth Moms" versus "Twinkie Moms"! Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
12	13 06/13/11: H.B. London: A New Era in LifeThe Rev. H.B. London, Focus on the Family's Vice President of Church Clergy, discusses his upcoming retirement from Focus, his years of service with the ministry and what he sees as the next chapter in his life.Learn More >>	14 06/14/11: Submission: Finding Strength in God's Design (Part 1 of 2)The Rev. Michael Easley and his wife, Cindy, explain what biblical submission should look like in marriage in a discussion based on Cindy's book, Dancing With the One You Love: Living Out Submission in the Real World. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	15 06/15/11: Submission: Finding Strength in God's Design (Part 2 of 2)The Rev. Michael Easley and his wife, Cindy, explain what biblical submission should look like in marriage in a discussion based on Cindy's book, Dancing With the One You Love: Living Out Submission in the Real World. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	16 06/16/11: Hooray for Dad! (Part 1 of 2)Comedian Ken Davis shares humorous illustrations and heartfelt stories to remind dads why it's important to spend time with their kids, speak with kind words and live a life committed to Jesus Christ. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	17 06/17/11: Hooray for Dad! (Part 2 of 2)Comedian Ken Davis shares humorous illustrations and heartfelt stories to remind dads why it's important to spend time with their kids, speak with kind words and live a life committed to Jesus Christ. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	18 06/18/11: Weekend Magazine: June 18-19, 2011This weekend: Learning your spouse's love language, the benefit of cheering for the underdog and helping dads find a healthy balance between career and familiy. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
19	20 06/20/11: Fatherhood Lost: Abortion's Lasting Impact on Men (Part 1 of 2)Kurt Ramspott and Aaron LeCave discuss the often-overlooked impact of abortion on men and offer hope and encouragement to those who wrestle with grief and guilt over a past abortion. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	21 06/21/11: Fatherhood Lost: Abortion's Lasting Impact on Men (Part 2 of 2)Kurt Ramspott and Aaron LeCave discuss the often-overlooked impact of abortion on men and offer hope and encouragement to those who wrestle with grief and guilt over a past abortion. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	22 06/22/11: Showing Your Husband How Much You Love HimAuthor Kathi Lipp offers simple, practical and fun tips for wives to show their husbands how much they are loved in a discussion based on her book The Husband Project: 21 Days of Loving Your Man on Purpose and With a Plan.Learn More >>	23 06/23/11: Timeless Tips for Building a Strong Family (Part 1 of 2)Care for the Family Founder Rob Parsons and his wife, Dianne, offer suggestions for strengthening your family. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	24 06/24/11: Timeless Tips for Building a Strong Family (Part 2 of 2)Care for the Family Founder Rob Parsons and his wife, Dianne, offer suggestions for strengthening your family. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	25 06/25/11: Weekend Magazine: June 25-26, 2011This weekend: Why your marriage needs a "love list," advice for parenting 'tween daughters and creating a health community for your kids. Tune in for all that and more!Learn More >>
26	27 06/27/11: Becoming a Mom With a MissionHelen Lee encourages moms to consider how they can advance God's Kingdom beyond the walls of their home in a discussion based on her book, The Missional Mom: Living With Purpose at Home and in the World.Learn More >>	28 06/28/11: Restoring Your Marriage Through Healthy Conflict (Part 1 of 2)Based on their book Healing the Hurt in Your Marriage, Gary and Barbara Rosberg talk about the inevitable conflict that arises in marriage, the various styles of conflict, and how to approach conflict in a positive manner. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	29 06/29/11: Restoring Your Marriage Through Healthy Conflict (Part 2 of 2)Based on their book Healing the Hurt in Your Marriage, Gary and Barbara Rosberg talk about the inevitable conflict that arises in marriage, the various styles of conflict, and how to approach conflict in a positive manner. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	30 06/30/11: The Founding of America (Part 1 of 2)Historian David Barton shares fascinating evidence that many of America's Founding Fathers were Christians whose faith guided them in the establishment of our nation and its government. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>

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