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Why a Christian Marriage Should Stand Out

No marriage is perfect, but as Christians, it’s important for our marriages to reflect the heart of Christ. Sometimes, that will mean asking a friend for help when we need it. Greg and Erin share with John about how another couple helped them in the early years of their marriage. Featuring Debra Fileta.

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Teen Boys & Video Games

A common question parents of teen boys will ask is, “Should I let my son play video games?” John and Danny offer some help to parents whose sons are playing too many video games. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

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Recognizing Your Son’s Need for Respect (Part 1 of 2)

Best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs talks to moms about a boy’s need for respect, and explains how they can give that respect to their sons. (Part 1 of 2)

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Friendship or Flirtation? Danger Signs for Couples (Part 2 of 2)

As a young Christian, Dave Carder saw two pastors commit adultery, losing both their families and their ministries. He was determined to find out why people commit adultery and to help couples recognize “close call friendships” that could blossom into affairs. Pastor Carder provides over a dozen “red flags” that warn of inappropriate intimacy in …

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Raising Teen Boys Today

Raising teen boys today is a challenging task. But with God’s help, it’s still possible to guide your teen son when he faces a challenge. John and Danny offer ways to encourage a teen son to replace bad behaviors with good ones. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

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Friendship or Flirtation? Danger Signs for Couples (Part 1 of 2)

As a young Christian, Dave Carder saw two pastors commit adultery, losing both their families and their ministries. He was determined to find out why people commit adultery and to help couples recognize “close call friendships” that could blossom into affairs. Pastor Carder provides over a dozen “red flags” that warn of inappropriate intimacy in …

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Getting Help in Winter

When the winter season comes, it’s important to be prepared in order to stay warm. The same is true for when your marriage goes through a chilly season. Being prepared makes a huge difference. John, Erin and Greg share how to love your spouse even when your marriage faces a winter season. Featuring Debra Fileta.

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Championing Parents’ Rights in Education

Senator James Lankford addresses key concerns of many parents as well as a new school choice resolution he’s introduced – SR 493. In addition, he examines the meaning of critical race theory and its origins, other harmful ideologies, and controversial mask mandates in schools.

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Embracing God’s Truth in a Hostile Culture (Part 2 of 2)

Rod Dreher describes how you can teach your children to honor God, find fellowship and solidarity with other believers, and even discover value in suffering for the Gospel. He shares powerful stories of Christian dissidents under communism and encourages families to live counterculturally as radical disciples of Jesus Christ. (Part 2 of 2)

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When You Make a Change

When you try to form a new habit in your parenting, it doesn’t happen overnight. The truth is, it takes time and patience. John and Danny offer some helpful insights on how to form new habits in your home. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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Embracing God’s Truth in a Hostile Culture (Part 1 of 2)

Rod Dreher describes how you can teach your children to honor God, find fellowship and solidarity with other believers, and even discover value in suffering for the Gospel. He shares powerful stories of Christian dissidents under communism and encourages families to live counterculturally as radical disciples of Jesus Christ. (Part 1 of 2)

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The Roots of an Addiction

Destructive addictions usually start with small compromises. The same is true with a pornography problem. John, Greg and Erin discuss some helpful first steps a married man can take if he’s struggling with pornography. Featuring Mr. David Samuel.

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Helping Teen Girls Love Their Families Well (Part 2 of 2)

Jessie Minassian believes our messy, imperfect families are part of God’s plan to transform us to be more like Jesus Christ. She provides an abundance of great advice to parents and teens about navigating issues like attitude, parent/child conflict, trust and freedom, siblings, and more. (Part 2 of 2)

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Owning Your Sin Too

When you’ve been hurt by your spouse, it’s easy to be blind to your own sins and shortcomings. But what do you do when you find out your spouse is addicted to pornography? John, Erin and Greg address how pornography addiction is a growing problem in many marriages, and offer some hope to those who …

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Practicing Vulnerability as a Parent

If you try to be the perfect parent, sooner or later you will fall short. But when you mess up, how you respond can make or break a situation. John and Danny share how you can practice healthy vulnerability with your children, even when you’ve made a mistake. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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Helping Teen Girls Love Their Families Well (Part 1 of 2)

Jessie Minassian believes our messy, imperfect families are part of God’s plan to transform us to be more like Jesus Christ. She provides an abundance of great advice to parents and teens about navigating issues like attitude, parent/child conflict, trust and freedom, siblings, and more. (Part 1 of 2)

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Showing True Love to Your Spouse

Bob Lepine addresses the cultural confusion around marital love today. He outlines the major differences between AGAPE love and EROS (erotic) love, and why self-sacrifice is the only kind of love that is lasting. Bob points out why God’s love is pivotal in helping you move toward unconditional love with your spouse.

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Improving Your Sex Life to Improve Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta help couples understand and experience mutually fulfilling sexual intimacy in marriage. Our guests describe God’s design for sex and how many couples don’t recognize its great value within marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

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When and When Not to Talk

In marriage, learning to bring up certain discussions at the right time with your spouse is very important. John, Greg and Erin share some helpful tips on when and when not to have more difficult conversations with your mate. Featuring Rob and Gina Flood.

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Improving Your Sex Life to Improve Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta help couples understand and experience mutually fulfilling sexual intimacy in marriage. Our guests describe God’s design for sex and how many couples don’t recognize its great value within marriage. (Part 1 of 2)