
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma
Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
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Gary Smalley (deceased) was a best-selling, award-winning author, a popular public speaker and a renowned family relationship expert. He was the founder and president of the Smalley Institute, which provides practical relationship help through conferences, resources and counseling. Gary passed away on March 6, 2016, at age 75. He is survived by his wife, Norma, their three children and several grandchildren.

Nationally known marriage and family expert Gary Smalley offers proven steps that will help raise motivated, obedient, and loving children.

Written by the Adventures in Odyssey team, your family will spend 13 weeks doing devotions that will teach kids about God's Word and make the truths of the Bible accessible.

Few things prepare your children for success more than growing up with a mom and dad who thoroughly enjoy each other. They need you and your spouse to be great parents and great lovers.

The great commandment teaches that self-care is not selfish – it's actually foundational to a healthy marriage.

Have you relied wholly on the church to teach your kids Scripture? God says that's your job as their parent. Here how you can help your children learn about God's Word.

Our task is not only scriptural instruction but also role modeling.

You have not only an opportunity but a responsibility to teach and demonstrate the spiritual principles that are the foundation of your family life.

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

Outdoor adventurer, Bear Grylls, shares his faith journey, overcoming challenges, and about the most exciting and difficult project of his life – writing about The Greatest Story Ever Told – the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In this winsome presentation, Dr. Ken Wilgus uses stories from Genesis to convey a fundamental truth: most men want to feel adequate, and most women seek connection. He explains how this difference tends to block clear communication, and offers advice to improve how we express ourselves to our spouse. He points out that marriage can take some work, but that it is the most important relationship aside from our relationship with the Lord.

Best-selling author Randy Alcorn discusses the stereotypes surrounding Heaven and emphasizes the importance of developing a biblically-inspired imagination and identity regarding eternal life. (Part 1 of 2)

It’s not easy to teach young children the difference between happiness and joy. John and Danny discuss how to help your kids embrace biblical virtues, including joy.

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 a friendship, and encourages spouses to stay within judicious boundaries. (Part 1 of 2)