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Three Core Parenting Principles

Good parenting can always be traced to a healthy relationship with your children. But what does that look like? John and Danny discuss an important key for keeping a relationship strong, even when your child is acting up. Featuring Mike Berry.

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Going All Out for Your Wife (Part 1 of 2)

Steve Farrar warns that Satan has a two-fold strategy for every Christian man – to sever relationships between husbands and wives, and to alienate parents from children. Steve encourages men to renew their commitment to their families, and offers five strategies for marital fidelity. (Part 1 of 2)

Cybersex Addiction

How to Help Girls with a Cybersex Addiction

Girls who struggle with pornography will find hope and healing as they learn how to get out of a cybersex addiction and discover healthy sexuality.

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Correcting a Counterfeit

“You need more things!” “You need to do more activities with your kids!” These are the lies our culture shouts at us. But believing them will do more harm to your family than good. John and Danny discuss how simplifying your schedule can bring more peace into your home. Featuring Mike Berry.

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How You Can Help Support Foster and Adoptive Families

Jenn and Josh Hook, joined by Mike Berry, offer advice to help foster and adoptive families find training and support. And, they describe how anyone can help care for hurting kids.

Kids and Their Grandparents

Grandparents are needed today more than ever; not only to support fatigued parents, but also to be trusted allies who provide a much-needed sense of stability, security and unconditional love to kids.

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When Your Son is a Teen Dad

If your son has had a sexual relationship and an unplanned pregnancy is the result, remember that he will probably be experiencing many of the same emotions as his girlfriend. He may feel fear, guilt and uncertainty. In addition, he will feel considerable conflict and confusion over the role he should play as a teen …

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The Power of a Parent’s Perspective

When your son or daughter faces something challenging, one of the greatest blessings you can give him or her is reassurance. Danny shares with John about the different ways he’s learned to encourage and connect with his son and his daughter. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

How to Make Disciples

How to Make Disciples in a Post-Christian Culture

Learning how to make disciples in a Post-Christian culture is the greatest task ahead of us.

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Showing Healthy Affection

Sometimes, what your son or daughter needs is a hug from you. But what do you do when your child doesn’t want one? John and Danny discuss the benefits of hugging your child and offer tips for how to respond when he or she doesn’t want one. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

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Parenting and Love Styles (Part 1 of 2)

The family you came from has a huge influence on the ways you raise your own kids. In this profound conversation, John and Danny will encourage you to examine how your family of origin has impacted your parenting. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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How to Help Kids with Nightmares

Though you cannot entirely stop your child from having nightmares, there are some immediate responses and preventative measures you can take to help your child get a good night’s rest. 

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A Godly Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions according to Biblical principles. (Part 2 of 2)

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A Godly Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions according to Biblical principles. (Part 1 of 2)

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When Your Child Cries

When your son or daughter is young, it’s common for him or her to cry a lot. But the tears are typically pointing to something deeper. John and Danny offer some helpful tips for talking to your kids about their true feelings. Featuring Josh and Christi Straub.

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Family Friendly Halloween Activities

These family-friendly Halloween activities are only the beginning to teaching your kids how to appropriately approach Halloween. This fall season, create new ways to bond with your kids while teaching them the importance of intentionally interacting with the people God puts in our lives.

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Connecting With Your Teen Daughter

Kari Kampakis offers insight into the world of teen girls and explains how mothers can strengthen their relationships with their daughters.

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I Can’t Do This!

Raising kids is an exhausting journey. At times, you might even think to yourself, “I can’t do this!” If you feel that way today, you are not alone. John and Danny will offer ideas for staying encouraged, even when you’re exhausted as a parent. Featuring Heidi St. John.

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Seeing Yourself as a Warrior

There are many overwhelming moments in your parenting. Even when it feels challenging, one of the best gifts you can give your child is to pray he or she will follow God. John and Danny encourage you to keep being a godly influence for your kids, even when it’s hard. Featuring Heidi St. John.

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Raising Sons to be Honorable Men (Part 2 of 2)

Author and speaker Robert Lewis offers advice and encouragement to dads in a discussion based on his best-selling book Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. (Part 2 of 2)