Having fun dinnertime conversations can be a great way to bond with your spouse during the early years of marriage. Such moments are only possible though, if you develop strong communication skills with each other. John and Greg explain the difference that good pre-marital counseling can make for preparing a newlywed couple.
Author Gil Mertz and Focus on the Family Vice President of Parenting Outreach Daniel Huerta discuss the importance of finding inner peace by forgiving others – particularly family members – for past abuse and neglect.
Technology can be great, but sometimes it gets in the way of a family’s ability to really engage with one another. John and Danny discuss ways to use tech like smartphones, laptops and video games as tools for enhancing relationships, not replacing them.
Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it’s sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
Rob Rienow and his wife, Amy, offer practical tips for how moms and dads can develop on a long-term view of their parenting as a means of not only impacting their children today, but future generations as well.
Dr. Kara Powell offers parents insights and practical help found in her book Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. (Part 2 of 2)
Marriage problems are connected to something being off in our relationship with God. John and Greg give some practical ideas for how you and your spouse can get closer to God.
Dads may feel like all they really need to do is go to work to provide for their families. But spending more time together is really what daughters want from their dads. John and Danny discuss how a little extra time with dad can make a big difference in a defiant daughter’s behavior.
Dr. Kara Powell offers parents insights and practical help found in her book Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. (Part 1 of 2)
As they discuss their personal journeys in caring for aging family members, Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson offer insights on many aspects of caregiving, including the difficulties of role-reversal in caring for an aging parent, differing expectations among siblings, the impact on marriage and the single person, the importance of community, and more. (Part 2 …
Your marriage might be in trouble, but God can restore it, no matter how dark it seems. John and Greg explain how keeping your heart open to God helps to restore your marriage
Women often talk about “marrying their father.” It may sound strange, but John and Danny explain how common it is for women to marry a man with many of the same qualities as their fathers.
As they discuss their personal journeys in caring for aging family members, Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson offer insights on many aspects of caregiving, including the difficulties of role-reversal in caring for an aging parent, differing expectations among siblings, the impact on marriage and the single person, the importance of community, and more. (Part 1 …
Gifted author Frank Peretti brings the foundational truths of Scripture to life, illustrating how the Christian worldview stands apart in a world of moral confusion. (Part 2 of 2)
Social media posts often show picture-perfect families, but they don’t always tell the full story. John and Danny warn parents against comparing themselves to their friends and neighbors while online.
Conflict is inevitable, but how you deal with it can make or break your marriage. Greg and John talk about how having good boundaries for conflict can help you overcome disagreements with your spouse.
Gifted author Frank Peretti brings the foundational truths of Scripture to life, illustrating how the Christian worldview stands apart in a world of moral confusion. (Part 1 of 2)
Overcoming anger can lead to a beautiful marriage. John talks with Greg about how anger must be dealt with at a personal level before it’s solved in a marriage.
John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who struggles with a deep desire to be the perfect parent.
Dr. Joshua Straub and his wife, Christi, discuss the marital challenges they’ve faced which has made them realize their need to become more intentional about connecting with and supporting each other. The Straubs offer practical ideas for couples to become more “we-focused” instead of “me-focused.”
John explains how kindness works better than niceness every time.
Greg and John discuss how they’ve struggled with and learned to silence internal lies, and why doing so helps your marriage.
Greg and John offer some great advice for overcoming the fear of asking for help, so your marriage can be restored.
John and Danny discuss the DISC method of determining a child’s personality to help parents get the best results.
Michele Howe describes how grandparents can develop a thriving relationship with their adult children and grandkids in a discussion based on her book There’s a Reason They Call It GRANDparenting.
Psychologist Dr. David Clarke offers couples practical advice for breaking down common communication barriers in a discussion based on his book Men are Clams, Women are Crowbars: The Do’s and Don’t’s of Getting Your Man to Open Up. (Part 2 of 2)