Carol Kuykendall and her daughter-in-law Alexandra, describe some of those feelings—anticipation, excitement, turmoil, grief—and how you can work through those. With personal stories and some practical tips, they look at the homestretch to prepare your child—and yourself—for their launch.
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Raul Ries grew up with an alcoholic father who physically abused him and his mother. Raul himself became a very angry and violent young man. After his wife had threatened to leave him, he intended to kill her. Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. …
In many ways, the love you have for your kids can reflect the ways God loves us. John and Danny discuss how parenting has taught them about God’s heart toward us. Featuring Jodie Berndt.
Sadly, many married couples report feeling lonely. Sometimes, it might even take a third-party to help you reconnect. John and Greg share how counseling can help you bridge a gap of loneliness between you and your spouse. Featuring Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley.
While you and your spouse cannot trade places, showing empathy to each other can go a long way toward strengthening your relationship. John and Greg discuss how to show empathy, even when there is tension in your relationship. Featuring Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley.
You try to be a godly parent. Yet, when the demands of raising your kids leave you feeling exhausted, finding time to pray and read Scripture can be hard. John and Danny offer a helpful tool that will benefit your home environment. Featuring Jodie Berndt.
Ann White’s marriage was in desperate trouble, but she was terrified to let anyone know. She discusses how God helped her to break through dysfunctional patterns and finally ask for help. Hear this courageous story about a marriage restored. (Part 2 of 2)
Ann White’s marriage was in desperate trouble, but she was terrified to let anyone know. She discusses how God helped her to break through dysfunctional patterns and finally ask for help. Hear this courageous story about a marriage restored. (Part 1 of 2)
In this inspiring conversation, Gary Thomas describes the joy-filled pursuit of growing in the virtues and becoming more like Christ. Tune in to hear how foundational virtues like humility, surrender, and detachment can shape your family and relationships.
Dave and Ashley Willis offer tips for you and your spouse to get healthy—mind, body, and spirit. With personal stories about Ashley’s journey through anxiety and depression and Dave’s health issues, you’ll see how your overall well-being affects your relationship.
If your vehicle had a problem, sometimes, looking in the owner’s manual can help you fix it. In the same way, when your marriage faces a challenge, going to Scripture can point you to a solution. John and Greg share some practical ways to focus your relationship on Christ. Featuring Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs.
Your kids are growing up in a screen saturated world. With so many distractions, is real connection still possible? John and Danny share how if you want to be connected with your children, you need to start by modeling self control with your phone. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.
In this broadcast, Jamie Finn emphasizes the importance of Christian families becoming involved in foster care in some form and shared how the Christian community needs to be supportive of both the kids in foster care and their biological parents.
When your child is learning about God, it may be that he or she doesn’t enjoy going to church. John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage them that church is important. Featuring Natasha Crain.
Even when things seem difficult in your marriage, it’s never too late for God to do a miracle. John and Greg discuss how seeking the Lord can make a big difference in your relationship. Featuring Jeff Scruggs.
Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children’s misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests’ recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. (Part 2 of 2)
Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children’s misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests’ recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. (Part 1 of 2)
Is it possible to know whether someone would be a good teammate and show you kindness even before marriage? John and Greg discuss how to show someone grace during the dating phase of a relationship, even when he or she makes a mistake. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.
Pastor Matt Chandler and Pastor Adam Griffin share relatable stories from their own families. They’ll encourage you with practical ways to disciple your children, as Jesus taught in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to observe all I have commanded you.”
All of us have wrestled with fears about our kids. Sometimes, the best solution is to find someone who will encourage us along the journey. John and Danny share about how they’ve been helped by other parents. Featuring Connie Albers.