FamilyLife This Week®: Recent Episodes
Michelle Hill
Host Michelle Hill, along with expert guests, provide a weekly dose of engaging and practical encouragement for marriages, families and other valuable relationships on FamilyLife This Week. New episodes every weekend.
Strengthen your connection—emotionally, spiritually, and yes, even playfully—through meaningful conversations, shared prayers, and the kind of fun that reminds you you’re best friends, too.
As a newly blended family, they didn’t have the funds to pay for a marriage cruise. But they saw the value in a week away to focus on their marriage.
When God created the heavens and the earth, there was a specific moment when he “spoke” the lights on, forever separating the light from the darkness (Genesis 1:3).
For those of us who have to say something to know if we think it, to pause and consider whether to say what came to our mind can be especially tricky.
I try to imagine what it would be like to be created as a fully grown woman with no instructions about how to be a woman or how to behave.
When couples are at their best, they love and serve each other from the best of themselves. But when at their worst, couples inadvertently trigger one another’s pain.
Tim and Kathy Bush’s marriage was far from ideal—alcohol, affairs, and isolation were rooted deep. Until one day.
Parenting has a way, in moments uproarious and others not-so-much, of bringing us to our knees. Here are 17 Bible verses for parenting the kids God has handed you.
When you see another Christian family thriving, does it make you wonder how Jesus can create the same culture in your family?
When you see a red light, do you drive right through it or stop because you know it’s for your safety? This is a lot like single-parent dating.
Church and spiritual growth are two peas in a pod. Check out these six tips that helped me lead my wife and kids to find a church.
Three decades as a pastor have made author Stephen Viars reconsider: Their church longs to move into indispensable roles that wrap arms around the entire community.
In this quick, free, mini-course, learn how to lead dynamic, life-transforming “community experiences."
Michelle Hill interviews Shelby Abbott, the host of our new podcast for 18 to 28 year-olds called Real Life Loading...
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Michelle Hill interviews Shelby Abbott, the host of our new podcast for 18 to 28 year-olds called Real Life Loading...
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What does it take to launch your kids well? Dennis Rainey, Alex Chediak, and Michelle Hill cover the value of independence, friendship, time management, faith, good friends, and ramen noodles.
Gary Thomas, Paul David Tripp, Jonathan Pitts, Dave and Ann Wilson, and Bob Lepine talk about how to face mundane irritants in marriage with transcendent grace.
If you're single, that doesn't mean you're incomplete. You can be whole in Christ. Clarence Shuler coaches singles to speak up and let your needs be known for the benefit of your local church.
There are few things that make humans feel more alone than experiencing loss. Ron Deal and Michelle Hill talk about the grieving process and how to care for yourself and others you know who may be grieving. We'll also hear from Matthew Arbo and Abigail Dodds.
What is forgiveness? Join us on the journey of biblical forgiveness with Leslie Leyland Fields, Voddie Baucham, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.
Discover the incredible value of living in the freedom of a clear conscience with God and others. Our guests, Erwin Lutzer, Eric Mason, Chris and Cindy Beall, and Paul David Tripp offer biblical insight and heartfelt transparency.
Charmaine Porter shares candidly with Michelle Hill how she has processed her own discontent with being single, and how the church has--or has not--been helpful in her struggle.
For anyone who has experienced the pain of a miscarriage, the grief can make you feel all alone. Stephanie Green talks to Michelle Hill about her experience with miscarriage while helping listeners in this situation learn to process this unique grief.
A significant chunk of "the book of love," a.k.a. Song of Solomon, talks about conflict. Matt Chandler, Tiffany Lee, Chip Ingram, and Tim Muehlhoff address the dynamics involved in conflict, and coach us toward resolution and closer relationships in the aftermath.
As parents do you have clear direction how to help your kids manage their technology usage? David Eaton and Melanie Mudge talk about the landscape of teens and technology. Brian Goins and Wynter and Jonathan Pitts share how they've helped their kids self-regulate.
Summertime feels like freedom to kids getting out of school. But a working mom's perspective is a bit different. Tracy Lane describes how she plans to make meaningful memories with her children this summer.
In this digital world, how can parents train their children in wise tech usage if they are addicted to their phones themselves? Arlene Pellicane teaches some wise tech-management habits that parents can adopt and then pass along to their children.
Author Tricia Goyer tells the story of her family adopting Alyssa and how that first adoption spring-boarded their family into foster care and adopting more children.
What will be left in your wake when you are gone? Louis Upkins, Crawford Loritts, and Bryan Loritts talk about different kinds of legacies, and challenge us to make sure to leave a legacy that's godly.
When we look for the positive or the negative in our spouse, we see what we want to see. Jeff and Stacy Kemp coach husbands and wives on how to address the causes and cures for marital discontentment.
This Memorial Day Weekend hear stories of lesser known, but no less valiant soldiers--and families of soldiers--who sacrificed for our freedom.
Kay Wills Wyma, Gary Thomas and Priscilla Shirer help us remember to be content with the life we have and avoid the temptation to compare ourselves with others.
Families experience a closer connection when they laugh together. Keeping things light with Ted Cunningham, Dave Stone, and mother-son duo, Nelda and Tim Hawkins.
Ben Stuart gives some guidelines for parents to consider as they prepare their kids for the dating years.
As a pastor's wife with five kids and a job outside the home, Shannon Simmons knows how difficult it is to be a working mom. She describes her daily routine, and gives biblical perspective on the challenges working moms face.
Easter and Lent should be a big deal for believers and their families. How does one communicate the sober reality of Good Friday leading to the celebration of Easter and Lent Sunday with children? Sally Lloyd-Jones and Phil Vischer give examples of how and why to tell the whole Easter and Lent story to your children.
It's easy to make friends in Kindergarten. It gets harder to maintain friendships once we're out of school and in the "real world" but those key relationships are no less vital. Catherine Parks shares some tips for how to find, make, and keep quality friendships.
It is important to communicate the truth of the gospel to your kids--and the sooner, the better. Michelle Hill interacts with a number of kids about the story of Holy Week and Easter. Bob Lepine defines the gospel in a way that is easy to share with neighbors.
Marriage was intended to be a lifetime covenant. Be inspired and encouraged in your marriage commitment from guests Gary Thomas, Laura Story, and Voddie Baucham.
Laughter is good medicine, healing to the soul. Whether it pops up suddenly from someone's slip of the tongue, or it's pursued carefully and crafted as a career and life mission. Our guests, Michael Jr., Tim Hawkins, and Kristin Exton, explain how laughter is therapeutic, even on a spiritual level.
Whether you're single or married, you likely subscribe to some popular myths about singleness. Matt Perman tackles these myths and mixed messages with practical suggestions.
There are many erroneous ideas about singleness floating around amidst both religious and secular cultures. Christopher Yuan tackles these ideas head-on with truth straight from the Bible.
All healthy relationships experience conflict. Marriages and friendships all have to navigate personal differences. Ann Wilson explains how to know whether to overlook a conflict or to address it.
Sam Allberry reminds us to not make an idol of romantic love. Francis and Lisa Chan encourage us to look at married love in light of eternity.
Even if Valentine's Day is all about love, that doesn't mean everyone loves Valentine's Day. There are many people, single AND married, who feel isolated and alone on this holiday. Director of FamilyLife Blended on FamilyLife this Week and licensed counselor Ron Deal talks about healthy ways of coping with loneliness.
If you take your spouse for granted, much hurt and relational brokenness will ensue. If you take God for granted, you open a door for sin to consume your life. Doyle Roth and Judy Starr tell their stories and their hard-learned lessons.
Hanna Seymour and Jaqueline Anderson Meza tell their stories of courtship and dating their husbands. Deepak Reju has some advice for singles who are lonely and dateless on a Friday night. Shaunti Feldhahn gives her perspective on the singles' landscape based on her research.
If the only time your kids see you worshipping God is at church on Sunday morning, then your kids are missing out on a rich experience that could bond your family on a soul-to-soul level. Don Whitney and Lauren Chandler talk about worshiping together with their families.
Are spiritual disciplines really helpful, or just busy work? Justin Earley, author of "The Common Rule," says we all have habits we do without thinking. What would happen if we built habits into our lives that aligned our hearts with our Creator?
As we approach a new year, it is appropriate to reflect and remember the good things from the year that is drawing to a close. Hear again, excerpts from some of the most meaningful interviews that aired in 2018.
Does your knowledge of the Christmas story come from traditional Christmas songs or Scripture? Paul Maier gives us the historical background for the Christmas story, dispelling some popular myths perpetuated by artistic license. We'll also hear some Christmas hymns, and the biblical account from the Gospel of Luke.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!" But if you're in a stepfamily, the holidays can get complicated pretty fast. Ron Deal offers some perspective, and gives counsel for how to navigate Christmas in a stepfamily.
What does it take to be happily married? Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn shares encouraging data about what makes the best marriages thrive.
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Courtney Reissig talks about the emotional aftermath of her high-risk labor and delivery story. She shares about the faithfulness of God and how she walked the difficult road of recovery.
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Courtney Reissig tells the harrowing story of the birth of her fourth child, Ben. Some problems cropped up late in the pregnancy that threatened both of their lives and left some emotional scarring in its wake.
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Nancy Guthrie and Jerry Sittser share about the loss of a child.
Hollywood and fairy tales tell us that marriage means "Happily Ever After." But as Dennis and Barbara Rainey, and Jim and Carol Shores explain, there's much more to marriage than a catchy tagline.
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Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about marriage
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Student loans, medical bills, credit card debt--do any of these trouble your family? Hayley DiMarco and Philip Holmes tell their journey of becoming debt free. Brad Formsma shares some compelling insights that are found when you are out of debt and able to give freely to others.
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Emma Jenkins and Jordan Whitmer are emerging from Generation Z and have a passion for reaching their generation for Christ. Hear what they are doing with and for their peers for the sake of the gospel.
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The Sabbath day is Sunday for many Christians, but for others it’s Saturday. In either case, this special day of the week has a specific purpose. Dennis Rainey, John Piper, Melissa Spoelstra, and Hannah Anderson give their perspective on how to best honor the Sabbath and keep it holy.4
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Paul David Tripp and Dennis Rainey help pastors check their priorities to make sure ministry has not become more important than God or their families.
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Fern Nichols and Dennis and Barbara Rainey help parents evaluate their kids' level of busyness and consider the priority of family time.
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Sometimes we have someone in our lives who is difficult to love. It might be a parent, child, sibling, or other family member. Lou Priolo, Bill and Vicki Rose, and Tommy and Teresa Nelson tell about the people in their lives who were difficult to love, and how God helped them extend love anyway.
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Do you know God's purpose for your life? Dave and Ann Wilson talk about their pain, skills, and opportunities that contributed to God's greater purpose in their lives.
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Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, explains the benefits of "cooking" your stepfamily with a crock pot and not a blender. He stresses the value of being patient as your blended family blends at its own pace.
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Bob Lepine gives a theological, Bible-based description of the gospel. Tracy Lane shares how the gospel applies to her life as a mom.
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If a child has strayed from the faith of his parents, it's tempting for parents to question what they did wrong. Phil Waldrep, Bob Lepine, and Michelle Hill offer hope for families of prodigals.
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Feminism has become a bad word in Christian culture. But the origins of feminism were good and noble, even if the culture has taken it too far. Tim Muehlhoff and Courtney Reissig talk about the origins of feminism, and how Jesus valued women.
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Barbara Rainey, Karen Loritts, Mary Kassian, Holly Elliff, and Carolyn McCulley talk about the value of mentoring.
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Moms, you cannot do everything, so prioritize the relationships or roles that are the most important, and let the rest slide. Brooke McGlothlin and Natalie Jones share their successes and failures in prioritizing time with God and their husbands over the demands of their kids.
What is the difference between giving grace and giving in? Paul David Tripp, Tim Kimmel, Ron Deal, and Caleb Kaltenbach explain what grace is: in parenting, marriage, or relationships with a watching world.
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Is prayer a daily discipline for you, or is it something you save "for emergencies"? Crawford Loritts shares principles of effective prayer.
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Moms, if you had the chance to pick the brain of an older, more experienced mom, what would you ask? Hear what some young moms asked Barbara Rainey during a question and answer session.
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In the game of "Life" you never know what you'll roll, nor where you'll end up. So describes the lives of Scott and Sherry Jennings, Kim De Blecourt, Robertson McQuilkin, and Chuck Colson as they share their stories.
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Visit Kim De Blecourt's organization, Nourished Hearts http://www.nourishedhearts.org/.
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You just found out you only have three months to live. How do you handle it? Matt and Lauren Chandler faced this reality when Matt was diagnosed with brain cancer. They both tell their side to the story and how their focus on heaven was sharpened.
You spend hours and hours dreaming and preparing for a special wedding day. But what have you done to prepare for the marriage itself? Kevin DeYoung talks about what love looks like in marriage.
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A father's legacy leaves a lasting impression on his children, for good or for bad. H.B. Charles talks about his father's enduring legacy. Hear Jim Daly, Sally-Lloyd Jones, and Rick Rigsby give tributes to their fathers.
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There’s a reason the Word of God is referred to as “the sword of the Spirit.” It's “sharper than any two-edged sword,” “living and active,” and it “never returns void.” We can maximize this spiritual weapon by memorizing Scripture. Larry Fowler, Emmitt Fowler, Hannah Leary, and Barbara Rainey talk about the blessings of hiding God's Word in your heart.
Being equipped for every good work takes on a whole new dimension for Dave and Gloria Furman, Jay and Katherine Wolf, and Julie Denker as they share what it's like to care for or live as an adult with a disability.
It's Memorial Day weekend! Let's take a trip to remember our fallen heroes, witness one man's struggle to trust God's sovereignty, and watch as God transforms another man's life. Ed Harrell, Jeremy Camp, and Christopher Yuan share their stories.
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As a dad, what can you do to make the most of the limited time your kids are at home? Jeff Kemp shares what was important to his dad, which Jeff passed along to his own kids. Bill Bennett—a colleague and good friend of Jeff's late father, Jack Kemp—shares his own observations.
As parents, our number one job is to make sure our children grow into God-fearing, Christ-following, responsible adults. Dru Joyce II and Ron Deal share different character traits to instill in your children and some helpful ways to teach them.
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Whether a mom works outside the home by choice, necessity, or a combination of both, it is difficult to find a good balance between work and home. Author Nancy Wolgemuth helps us see what the Bible says to help us prioritize. Dr. Meg Meeker and Tracy Lane offers some practical tips for how to achieve balance.
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Are you in a race to see who can be a better mom? Dr. Meg Meeker feels that many mothers today have lost their joy due to the pressure they feel to keep up with other moms.
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Throughout the Bible, we are strongly encouraged to sing a song to the Lord. Don Whitney, Jason Houser, Kristyn Getty, and Ginny Owens explain the importance and the power of singing as worship.
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Growing up, Dove award-winning singer-songwriter Ginny Owens never imagined that’s what she’d be. In fact, Ginny—blind since age 3—was not even considering music as a profession. Fortunately, God had other plans. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/transcending-mysteries/
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What if, as a dad, you got a chance to pick the brain of an older, wiser, more experienced dad? Bruce Goff, a relatively new dad with a toddler, gets to do just that with Bob Lepine, a veteran dad with grandchildren, and you get to hear the conversation.
In seasons of major life change, parents need to help their kids process the difficult things in healthy ways. Meg Robbins talks about walking with her kids through a major, cross-country move. Sabrina McDonald tells how she coached her kids through the process of becoming a blended family.
Are you too busy? Answer this question as you learn more from Joanne Kraft, Kevin DeYoung, and Hannah Anderson.
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Joanne Kraft recalls the day when she and her husband decided their family was going to take a year off from all extracurricular activities to spend more time together. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/just-too-busy/
Pastor Kevin Deyoung talks about "Is Attending Church Relevant?" on FamilyLife Today. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/is-attending-church-relevant/
Resting is a spiritual discipline that many of us choose to ignore. Guests Hannah Anderson and Barbara Rainey describe why our souls are in desperate need of consistent periods of rest. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/the-importance-of-rest/
Hannah Anderson's website https://www.sometimesalight.com/
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Easter and Lent should be a big deal for believers and their families. How does one communicate the sober reality of Good Friday leading to the celebration of Easter and Lent Sunday with children? Sally Lloyd-Jones and Phil Vischer give examples of how and why to tell the whole Easter and Lent story to your children.
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Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of “The Jesus Storybook Bible.” Sally recalls how her father sent her off to boarding school at the tender age of eight with the words of Joshua 1, “Be strong and very courageous.”
Sally Lloyd-Jones gets us in the spirit of the holidays by recalling the Christmases of her youth in Africa and England.
Phil Vischer joins Dennis Rainey to talk about the real meaning of Easter.
'Christ the Lord is Risen Today', a popular Easter hymn
What comes to mind when you think of home? Barbara Rainey and Jen Pollock Michel explain the value of making Christ the foundation of a stable, godly home.
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40 Reasons Your Home Matters
It's spring break! Let's take a road trip. Leslie Leyland Fields, David Nasser, and Dru Joyce II share stories of their epic journeys with God.
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Leslie Leyland Fields, author of 'Surprise Child,' talks about the feelings and concerns women have when they find themselves unexpectedly pregnant. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/surprise-child/
Pastor David Nasser tells how his family escaped execution and fled Iran during the Iranian Revolution of 1979. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/jumping-through-fires/
Dru Joyce II has been mentor to some of the nation’s best young players, including LeBron James. Hear Joyce tell how love for his son drew him into coaching. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/more-than-championships/
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Conflict happens in marriages and families. But what do you do with it? Do you avoid it altogether or plow through it like a freight train? Dave and Ann Wilson relay a story of their most epic disagreement. Lou Priolo deconstructs the root cause of conflict and helps us see our sin.
Can you raise "perfect kids" by being a "perfect parent"? Not only is it impossible, but you'll bring more harm to your kids the harder you try to achieve perfection. Hear Meg Meeker, Karis Kimmel Murray, Elisa Morgan, and Reb Bradley share their parenting stories.
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Great love stories are inspiring and encouraging, and are tales you want to hear again and again. Hear some epic love stories from Carl and Lib Wenger, Lars and Elisabeth Elliot Gren, Irene and Domingo Garcia.
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When Domingo and Irene Garcia fell in love and married, it was like mixing oil and water. Hear them tell their unique story. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/rich-in-love/
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Valentine's Day is coming. We'll take a look at bad Valentine gifts, the strange history behind the holiday, and the true meaning of love and marriage. Hear from Ken and Nook Tuttle, Hugh Duncan, Voddie Baucham, and Paul David Tripp.
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VALENTINES SLIME
VALENTINES DAY HEART SLIME SCIENCE FOR KIDS
When children become adults, a parent's job gets trickier. Especially when parents and their adult children disagree. Jeff Kemp talks with Michelle HIll about how to navigate this tricky dynamic, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relationships between parents and adult kids, on FamilyLife This Week.
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The loss of a child, loss of a job—loss of any kind—can leave you feeling empty, hollow, and completely spent. The good news is, God has a history of getting the best results from empty vessels. Nancy Guthrie, Holley Gerth, and Dale Kreienkamp encourage listeners with God's promises from His Word.
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Many people who find themselves still single at an age that they'd hoped to be married wonder what they've done wrong. Emerson Eggerichs says, "You are here because you made GOOD decisions." Also hear from Gina Dalfonzo and Carolyn McCulley.
Why do I need a mission statement? Author Holley Gerth says a personal mission statement will help you decide between "good" and "great" pursuits.
Show Notes and Resources
Find out more from Holley Gerth and get the ebook "15 Minutes to Your Mission Statement: 5 Exercises to Help You Discover Your Personal Strengths and Direction." https://holleygerth.com/
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Screens are everywhere in our world. While it is smart to keep your kids from getting a smartphone too young, they will still need to be trained how to interact with them. Arlene Pellicane presents data and coaches parents to address this critical issue with their kids.
Show Notes and Resources
Take the Quiz: Too Much Screen Time for Kids? https://arlenepellicane.com/happy-husband-university/quiz-much-screen-time-kids/
Screen Dependency Disorder: The Effects of ‘Screen Time’ Addiction. https://nhahealth.com/screen-dependency-disorder-the-effects-of-screen-time-addiction/
Dr. Andrew & Julie Doan's website. http://www.andrew-doan.com/
http://www.realbattle.org/
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For Christians, a popular New Year's resolution often involves reading through the Bible in a year. Instead of just reading the Bible as fast as you can, what if you made it your goal to get to know God's word better-to know your heavenly Father better? Dennis Rainey, Bob Lepine, Jen Wilkin, Barbara Rainey, and Don Whitney share their resolutions and offer some coaching on effective ways to dig into God's word.
If your blended family Christmas turned out to be less than you'd hoped for, be encouraged. Bob and Vicki Maday and their grown daughters Katie and Jonell describe the good, but mostly rough parts of their first Christmas as a stepfamily.
Holidays for newly blended families can be a minefield of hurt feelings if you don't know the terrain. Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, talks with Michelle Hill to help families navigate the holidays by managing expectations from the start.
Show Notes and Resources
FamilyLife Blended Podcast with Ron Deal: https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/
Blended family resources: https://shop.familylife.com/products.aspx?categoryid=171
Read articles for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/blended-family/
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In this life you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world. Jesus gave these words of hope to his disciples before ascending into Heaven. We reflect on His words as we share "storm stories" of other believers, and how they walked through their own storms with hope in Christ alone.
Show Notes and Resources
More from John and Donna Bishop. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/john-and-donna-bishop/
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness with Ed Welch and Leslie Vernick. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/depression-a-stubborn-darkness/
Kara Tippetts' blog. https://www.mundanefaithfulness.com/ and books including "Just Show Up" https://www.mundanefaithfulness.com/books/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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What do you think God wants us to have for Christmas? One idea found in Scripture is the Fruit of the Spirit. Bob Lepine, Hayley DiMarco (with occasional comments from Michael DiMarco) discuss just what the Fruit of the Spirit is, and how we can acquire it.
Show Notes and Resources
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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The year 2020 has been a year of forced togetherness-or forced isolation-paired with additional stress. Greg Smalley talks with Michelle Hill, giving suggestions for ways to manage stress in marriage, and how couples can use the stressful times to grow together, rather than apart.
Show Notes and Resources
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Most people know what to prepare for when it comes to the food of Thanksgiving, but what about preparing to interact with relatives over controversial topics like politics in the current cultural climate? Darrell Harrison talks to Michelle Hill, and coaches listeners about how to be kind and gracious with family members.
Show Notes and Resources
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Most of us enjoy the perception of security when we lock our doors at night. But true, soul-deep security can only come when home is built on The Rock, Jesus. Barbara Rainey encourages believers that our ultimate security is only in our eternal home.
Show Notes and Resources
Ever Thine Home Blog https://everthinehome.com/blog/
ARTICLE: Three Ways to Make Your Home Safe Before the Storms of Life Hit by Barbara Rainey. https://everthinehome.com/three-ways-to-make-your-home-safe-before-the-storms-of-life-hit/
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These days, many people feel it wouldn't be safe to go outside without a mask on. And yet others, need to arm their security system at night in order to sleep. According to Barbara Rainey there's one place we might not be securing, and it's probably doing more harm than good. Barbara outlines what it takes to make your home safe, on FamilyLife This Week.
Show Notes and Resources
Ever Thine Home Blog https://everthinehome.com/blog/
ARTICLE: Three Ways to Make Your Home Safe Before the Storms of Life Hit by Barbara Rainey. https://everthinehome.com/three-ways-to-make-your-home-safe-before-the-storms-of-life-hit/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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How does a mom anticipate the birth of a child when she knows the baby will have special physical needs once he or she is born? Tracy Lane talks about anticipating the birth of her third child, a boy named Davis, that doctors identified as having Spina Bifida. Tracy talks about her journey towards surrender with God. Gina Flood talks about Jenny, who was born with Downs Syndrome.
Show Notes and Resources
ARTICLE: When My Husband Said ‘No’ to Aborting Our Baby by Tracy Lane. https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/marriage-challenges/hardship-and-suffering/when-my-husband-said-no-to-aborting-our-baby/
Follow Matt and Tracy Lane's journey at https://heartforannie.wordpress.com/
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How do you make decisions for educating your children in the midst of a Pandemic? It depends on so many factors, there is no one-size-fits all answer. Hear how three moms, Tracy Lane, Gina Flood, and Shannon Simmons, who come from different backgrounds, and live in different parts of the country, came to different decisions for educating each of their children.
Show Notes and Resources
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Does God have instructions for grandparents? Mary Larmoyeux, Nancy Downing, Josh Mulvihill, and Anne Dierks share scriptural examples and practical tips for being godly, intentional grandparents.
Show Notes and Resources
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Do you have a child with special needs? Do you know someone who does? Find encouragement in the stories of others on the same journey. Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul Miller, Sarah Parshall Perry, and Amy Julia Becker share stories of faith, joy, and hardship unique to parenting special children.
Show Notes and Resources
VIDEO: Jennifer Shaw's song "Your Child". http://jennifershaw.com/videos
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Anthony Thompson and Mary DeMuth tell their devastating stories that require heroic--ongoing--forgiveness.
Show Notes and Resources
FamilyLife articles on forgiveness: https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/
Listen to the entire episode with Anthony Thompson on Unfavorable Odds™ with Kim Anthony. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/unfavorable-odds/9-called-to-forgive/
Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=95.
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As a worship pastor, Justin Unger feels the call and the challenge to lead a congregation in worship. He shares how he went from talent show, to Christian boy band, to worship pastor, to today, ministering to pastors.
Show Notes and Resources
Likewise Worship for developing healthy and humble worship pastors. https://www.likewiseworship.com/
Find more from Justin Unger at http://www.justinunger.com/
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Lindsey Carlson has suggestions for training kids and teens to grow their own faith in Jesus.
Show Notes and Resources
Find out more from Lindsey Carlson at https://lindseycarlson.net/.
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Parents are making some difficult decisions regarding school this fall. As a teacher, Nan Deal offers suggestions for forming a cooperation between teachers and parents to make sure children are learning.
Show Notes and Resources
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Dennis Rainey gives a message at a local prison, and some of the gentlemen in that prison catch a vision to be the spiritual leaders of their families even while being incarcerated. Also, hear from Pete Leonard, a coffee roaster, who wants to bestow dignity and worth to former prisoners.
Show Notes and Resources
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Hear what Dennis and Barbara Rainey have learned over 40 years in ministry. They share valuable lessons learned sometimes through success but more often through failure.
Show Notes and Resources
Dennis and Barbara Rainey can be found at theraineys.org.
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This weekend on the broadcast, Jaquelle Crowe shares what her parents did right in giving her a strong faith. Her dad, Sean Crow, shares how important it is to live a transparent life in front of your children. Listen as we strive to help parents raise godly teens of character, on FamilyLife This Week.
Show Notes and Resources
Dennis and Barbara Rainey identify four key areas of a child's life that parents must strive to develop before launching them into the big, wide world. (26 min. audio) https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/preparing-your-teen-for-the-future/
Dennis and Barbara Rainey share on how to guide your teenager. (25 min. audio) https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/guiding-your-teenager/
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Bryan Carter talks about seven habits healthy families have, starting with having our priorities in line and paying special attention to how we spend our time.
Show Notes and Resources
Bryan Carter talks about seven habits healthy families have, and it starts with having priorities in line, paying special attention to how we spend our time. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/7-habits-of-healthy-marriage-and-family/
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Whether you are preparing to send a child off to college, or you are in the throes of planning a wedding, releasing children can be very difficult. Barbara Rainey, Susan Yates, and Bruce Johnston share how they managed this pivotal transition in their lives.
Show Notes and Resources
Authors Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates share their personal experiences about entering the empty nest on FamilyLife Today®. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/barbara-and-susans-guide-to-the-empty-nest/
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The Great Commission commands us as Christians to make disciples. Do you know how to share your faith with your neighbor or co-worker? Holly Melton gives practical steps for sharing your faith with others.
All of us have shortcomings and weaknesses, so we need to practice apologizing and asking for forgiveness. Jerry Bridges, Gary Rosberg, Gary Chapman, Dan Dumas, and Priscilla Shirer help us see our shortcomings and how we should humbly respond.
Show Notes and Resources
Ungodliness is ultimately at the core of our sin. Author Jerry Bridges talks about what makes a sin a sin.
It's a devastating loss when a loved one dies, especially when it is unexpected. Al Hsu talks about the complex grief he experienced when his father took his own life. Ron and Nan Deal talk about the sudden loss of their son, Connor.
Show Notes and Resources
Ron and Nan Deal walk us through the events in 2009 that took the life of their 12-year old son, Connor. (3 part series, 26 min. each) https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/taken/
A list of helpful resources for parents grieving the loss of a child. https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/loss-of-a-child/help-for-those-grieving-the-loss-of-a-child/
What is love? Maybe we should let God, Who is Love, define it. Bob Lepine carefully extracts each characteristic of love from 1 Corinthians 13 and shares it with Michelle Hill, on "FamilyLife This Week".
Show Notes and Resources
Bob Lepine unpacks ten attributes of genuine love listed in 1 Corinthians 13 in his new book "Love Like You Mean It: The Heart of a Marriage That Honors God". https://shop.familylife.com/p-5890-love-like-you-mean-it.aspx
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Dennis Rainey, Sam Allberry, Tony Evans, Jen Wilkin, and Gary Thomas outline some life habits with eternal significance.
Show Notes and Resources
Dennis Rainey's "Seven Non-negotiables". https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/essentials/growing-in-your-faith/the-seven-non-negotiables
Pastor Sam Allberry has struggled with same-sex attraction since he was an adolescent. Allberry encourages others who are struggling to "taste and see that the Lord is good." https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/is-god-anti-gay/
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Transitions are hard, as is any kind of major change. Especially if it involves moving. Gina Butz shares how to care for your family during the time of a transition. Voddie Baucham shares how he had to be gentle with his wife, Bridget, when he felt called to Africa-long before she did.
Show Notes and Resources
Find an "After the Boxes" group. https://justmoved.org/after-the-boxes-study/find-a-group/
Susan Miller, America’s Moving Coach, offers advice on making a relocation easier for your family. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/after-the-boxes-are-unpacked/
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Dads bear the the weight of providing for their families. Shaunti Feldhahn, FamilyLife President David Robbins, and FamilyLife producers Bruce Goff, Keith Lynch, and Marques Holt share the good, the bad, the simple and the hard things about being a dad.
Show Notes and Resources
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How can you know God's will when you are facing a radical life change? Voddie Baucham says re-evaluate your objectives in life, and God will show you from there. He outlines how to follow God's leading
What summertime activities should parents be seeking during a time when those may be limited? Sally Lloyd-Jones recommends getting your kids into some books. She talks about the impact that stories can have on kids, even for sharing the gospel.
You may love them, but that doesn't keep them from getting on your nerves--or vice versa. Lisa Anderson gives suggestions for how to manage long distance relationships, roommates, or family members during a time of forced distance, or forced togetherness.
Show Notes and Resources
Boundless.org. https://www.boundless.org/
Find all the articles, videos and resources we have to help your marriage and family during COVID-19. https://www.familylife.com/notcanceled/
Download "Coronavirus and Christ" by John Piper. https://www.familylife.com/podcasts/familylife-today/coronavirus-and-christ-by-john-piper/
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Eric Metaxas talks with MIchelle Hill about the ripe opportunity the church has, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to display the hands and feet of Jesus to a troubled, hurting world.
Have you ever noticed the number of times Jesus used His touch to heal someone? Lore Wilbert talks with Michelle Hill about the spiritually healing nature of touch from one person to another.
Show Notes and Resources
Learn more about Lore Wilbert at Sayable.net.
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Barbara Rainey, mother of six and grandmother to 21+, encourages listeners to take their fears and worries to God in prayer.
Show Notes and Resources
FamilyLife's resources during COVID-19 because #HomeIsntCanceled. https://www.familylife.com/notcanceled
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Christian Comedian Chonda Pierce talks with Michelle Hill about the gift of laughter, and how she copes with dark days by seeking joy.
Show Notes and Resources
Visit Chonda Pierce at https://chonda.org/
Chonda Pierce Brings America Laughter from Her Living Room with 'Quarantined Comics'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbtg3wS8JJ4
'Quarantined Comics' on Chonda's Facebook channel. https://www.facebook.com/chondapierce/videos/quarantined-comics/659765588133455/
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As we approach Mother's day in this disruptive spring of 2020, let's consider the herculean effort moms are putting in just to keep our society running as well as possible. Ron Deal, Laura Petherbridge, Kim Anthony, and Tim Challies share about the enduring influence of mothers.
Show Notes and Resources
Subscribe to the Unfavorable Odds™ with Kim Anthony podcast. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/unfavorable-odds/
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Larry Osborne, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Jessica Thompson, and Randy Newman talk about sharing the gospel with members of your family.
Show Notes and Resources
Larry Osborne and Russell Moore give biblical and practical insight for engaging with a culture that is in opposition to the Christian community. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/engaging-the-culture/
Randy Newman and Glenn Lucke tell Dennis Rainey how questions, when properly asked, can help to evangelize others. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/questioning-evangelism/
Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson know that parents can be nervous about giving kids a wrong answer. So they teamed up to answer some of the most challenging questions for parents like, 'What happens when we die?' 'What is suicide?' and 'Why does God allow natural disasters?' https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/answering-your-kids-toughest-questions/
Randy Newman, talks about the mistakes he made when trying to witness to his family, especially his parents. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/bringing-the-gospel-home/
How does the celebration of Easter affect your eternal perspective? Michael and Hayley DiMarco, Dan Gaffney, and Bob Lepine talk about how the truth of the resurrection of Christ helped them walk through their circumstances with a bigger picture.
Show Notes and Resources
Authors Michael and Hayley DiMarco recall times when they've had to die to themselves in order to bring life to their marriage. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/taking-up-our-cross/
Two Ways to Live: The Choice We All Face. http://www.twowaystolive.com/
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In a time of crisis, it's easy to just panic and react. Michelle Hill and Lisa Anderson discuss life during this pandemic, especially for the 30% of people in the country who live alone: divorced, widowed, or single. They share practical strategies and routines, and how to look outside yourself and use this time to care for your neighbor.
Show Notes and Resources
Boundless.org. https://www.boundless.org/
Boundless on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/boundless.org
Boundless on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/boundlessteam/
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When you're faced with a life-threatening illness, how does it affect your walk with God? Hear Sarah Shreve Lindsey talk about a number of health concerns that challenged her faith in God.
Show Notes and Resources
www.sayable.net
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There's a reason Jesus tells believers not to worry in Matthew 6:25, and parents need His words as much as anyone. Bob Lepine, Dennis Rainey, Winfred Neely, and Jeff and Debbie Schreve explain how they entrust their children to the Lord's care. Tim Challies addresses the unique challenges of the current COVID-19 situation in our country.
Show Notes and Resources
Posts by Tim Challies A Family Update in Strange Times. https://www.challies.com/articles/a-family-update-in-strange-times/
One Way To Make the Most of Being Housebound with Your Family. https://www.challies.com/resources/one-way-to-make-the-most-of-being-housebound-with-your-family/
How We Worshipped on One Sunday in March. https://www.challies.com/resources/how-we-worshipped-on-one-sunday-in-march/