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Power to Change® is a 30 minute interview style daily program. You’ll find in-depth interviews with authors, experts, pastors and sometimes every day people just like you. It’s funny, informative and engaging.
Could there be one thing in your life blinding you from living in freedom? After unearthing that 'one thing,' Brant Hansen goes further to talk about elusive forgiveness and letting go of intractable anger. What's that 'one thing' you could be missing to make your life better?
Feel like your spouse is always criticizing you? Easily offended by constructive criticism fromfriends? Brant Hansen shares his experience, exposing the myth of "righteous anger" and showing how one change can make life better.
Picture this: lounging on a boat with endless food and drinks, just you and your spouse. Soundsdreamy, right? Bryan and Stephanie give you a sneak peak on what to expect from the 2025 Love Like You Mean It cruise. They also chat about marriage tips, like why respect and open communication is key for a strong relationship.
Could you be lacking a critical aspect in your marriage? Bryan and Stephanie Carter talk aboutthe importance of it in our interactions, arguments, and even the way we parent. Could this understanding be the key to salvaging a struggling marriage?
What's masculinity look like--without the "toxic?" It could look like men feeling the need to keepquiet or going with the flow. David and Meg Robbins are here to answer questions about toxic masculinity vs. healthy masculinity.
Is your schedule a never-ending stream of lists and calendar invites? Finding time to reconnectwith spouse can feel like a challenge. David and Meg Robbins share their takeaways from the Love Like You Mean It cruise.
Rapper Kevin “KB” Burgess and Ameen Hudson examine the critical causes and effects of the crisis of masculinity--and the kind of manhood that changes the world.
Rapper Kevin “KB” Burgess and influencer Ameen Hudson know the realities of racial injustice,crime, and violence from the South side of the streets. And they aren't bashful about how Christianity is flagrantly misrepresented--yet relentlessly has the chops for all life can pitch at it. Get ready for an introduction to the true Southside Rabbi.
Could your behavior be affecting your children's emotions? Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore how parental strategies might contribute to child anxiety.
Wondering if you're being attentive--or could you be one of those overprotective parents? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they talk about parenting fears, emotional baggage, and effective strategies. Discover the thin line between being vigilant and overprotective, and how to navigate it.
Could your father wound affect your marriage? Maybe it surfaces in struggling with trust, low self- esteem, or difficulty forming healthy boundaries. Kia Stephens helps you learn how to heal, using practical tools to overcome insecurities and find wholeness with God.
Hurt, neglect, rejection, or abandonment from a father can feel like it tumbles into all of life. Author Kia Stephens gets real about her own painful path through father wounds--and how she began moving forward.
Musician Michael Card has felt it, too: Utterly alone, as if the world is oblivious to you and yourpain. The author and musician articulates how he was swept up by love and, ultimately, able to cope with grief.
Ever feel lost or longing for more? Feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled? Author Michael Card found a single biblical word that utterly changed how he viewed love. Instead of temporary fixes, could there be something deeper to fill the void within?
Got big dreams—but feel lost on how to achieve them? Singer-songwriter Michael Card discusseshow his mentor influenced his faith and career journey, shedding light on overcoming obstacles. What's stopping you from chasing your dreams?
Ever feel scared to ask for help? Worried about what your folks might say? Bela opens up aboutthe challenges of navigating college life, being in the party scene, struggling with an eating disorder, and her fam's reactions to her struggles. See how Bela found the strength to share her struggles with her family
Mother's Day can be rough for stepmoms. Maybe you feel left out, unloved, and unappreciated.Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how tough times, like the stepmom Mother's Day dilemma, can build strength. They offer advice on how to reclaim identity and make Mother's Day a little less miserable.
Ever felt the pull of cancel culture? It's that moment when someone slips up, whether it's a tweetfrom a decade back or a recent slip of the tongue, and suddenly the online world comes together to unfollow, call out, and attack them. Author Philip Yancey promotes the idea of grace in this chaotic environment and explains the effects of cancel culture.
Constantly finding reasons not to forgive that one person (you know the one)? Giving kindness, even when it feels tough, isn't easy. Philip Yancey shows us how grace changes lives--and maybe even yours.
From critiquing someone's outfit, to dismissing ideas in meetings, or commenting on eatinghabits--our judgments can shape lives. Philip Yancey explores how grace, instead, can alter lives for the better.
Shame: It's the voice in your head whispering that you're not good enough, that you'll nevermeasure up. We can drag around this baggage of shame without even realizing it. Esther Liu chats about how to find healing and ways to overcome generational shame and cultural influences.
Could shame be shaping your parenting? Esther Liu shares how shame impacts relationships,parenting, and self-worth. From cultural influences to personal struggles, she explores real-life examples of how shame can affect our parenting styles. Ready to break free from this cycle?
Wrestling with shame? Maybe you're comparing yourself to others, feeling like you fall short--oreven say, 'I can't forgive myself.' Perhaps you carry the weight of your past, hoping nobody unearths the mistakes or the pain you've endured. Esther Liu shares how to recognize signs of shame and heal from childhood shame.
Award-winning musician Jamie Grace has struggled with Tourette’s, ADHD, and anxiety. Here’s how she’s leaning into God’s journey for her—and found quiet.
Award-winning musician, Jamie Grace knows the gritty realities of dealing with anxiety. Could God use your anxiety, like hers, to shape bedrock trust and beauty?
Could your past trauma be affecting your marriage? Maybe you glimpse it in your struggles to beopen, lack of emotions, or low self-image. But what if instead of burying it, you could confront it to heal? Mary DeMuth shares survivor stories, offering hope for marriages to overcome past wounds.
Are you suffering the effects of abuse? Mary DeMuth has lived it. She opens up about her ownpast sexual abuse and her path to healing. From shame to joy, her journey shows lasting peace is possible after trauma.
Quality family time overshadowed by phones and social media? Alistair Begg grapples with cultural pressures in your family--and how to champion biblical values instead.
Ever caught yourself judging someone based on their appearance, social media, or behavior?Asking, 'Why did they post that?' or 'What's with their outfit?' Alistair Begg goes deeper into the effects of snap judgments on our relationships--and how to love even those who rub us the wrong way.
Curious about what it means to truly live out your faith in today's world? Alistair Begg chats aboutthe Sermon on the Mount and how we can be living with purpose and meaning in our lives--and breaking free from unhealthy cultural norms.
Parenting children with disabilities demands extra care and attention, often leaving you feeling utterly drained. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, understand this all too well. They're here to emphasize the vital role of community and guide you in finding comfort among challenges, while also celebrating the special gifts your children bring into your life.
Parenting pulling you in a million directions? Between a crowded calendar, your inbox, and never- ending laundry, finding time for your spouse can feel like a daily challenge. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, chat about the importance of believing in your spouse, showing compassion, and finding fun ways to stay connected.
Does a 'perfect mom' even exist? Many mothers compare themselves, burdened with unrealistic expectations. If you feel torn between high-fives and criticism, you're not alone. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum.
We cross paths with our neighbors all the time, but how often do we really connect? Chris and Elizabeth explore the power of genuine neighborly love, showing how it can make a big difference. Learn how to challenge the norm and inspire a passion for building meaningful relationships right in your own neighborhood.
Imagine a neighborhood where everyone's connected, solving problems together, and showingkindness breaks down walls. Chris and Elizabeth McKinney think the beatitudes are the key to making neighborhoods thrive. Learn how to be good neighbors, build relationships, and connect with your community in unmissable ways.
When you're stuck in the middle of a tough time, dealing with heartache and pain, it can feel likethere's no way out: No matter what you try, that heavy cloud of grief still follows you. Author Sara Hagerty sits with you in your pain as she talks about how to work through the pain, face it head- on, and find a path through the grief, denial, and all those other messy emotions.
Do you ever feel like it's just... too much? Laundry piles up, bills keep coming, and your schedulesoverflow. Well, Sara Hagerty gets it. Once struggling with infertility, adoption, and yeah, now she's raising seven kids! She encourages us on finding purpose in the unexpected twists of life, even with our limited time.
Anxiety has an amazing ability to spread. Time and time again, when veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff has an anxious child or teen in her office, she's found they have at least one very well-intentioned but anxious parent. Anxiety is contagious. How can you keep it from defining your family's future?
Ugh, here we go again! Another TikTok telling me how to parent... It's never-ending! Author and therapist Sissy Goff is here to help. She explores parenting styles that radically alter our homes. And maybe she'll even reassure us we're doing some things right!
We all know the feeling...that never-ending buzz of worry that just won't stop, making even thesimplest tasks feel like climbing a mountain. Is there even an off button for this thing? Author and therapist Sissy Goff has some ideas on how parents can wrangle that anxiety monster and really connect with kids in a more meaningful way. Dare we hope for a little relief?
Ever wondered if it's possible to change that thing you've been struggling with? Or if it's worth the effort? John Elmore brings in powerful, practical tips for overcoming sin and addiction.
Every community is filled with people who are struggling in a pattern that they can't get outof—often secretly. But even small secrets can grow in the dark. Imagine if we all felt safe enough to say, "Hey, I'm struggling." John Elmore talks about opening up about addiction to our community. Could that be the first step to finding freedom?
When you're stuck in a relentless loop, it's tough to see a way out. From porn and pills to food,money, alcohol, social media, body image, status, and even anxiety—addictions come in all shapes and sizes. Take John Elmore: He battled alcoholism to the point where doctors warned him he'd die if he didn't stop. Fast forward to now: 15 years sober, and he's leading the world's largest, weekly recovery gathering, guiding people toward healing through faith in Christ. If you're struggling with addiction, tune in for John's story of hope.
Stepfamily life: It's a rollercoaster. Trying to blend different parenting styles, dealing with trust issues, managing finances—it's enough to make anyone's head spin. Is there any hope for relief? Dr. Darrell Bock offers advice on how to patch up those trust issues, get a handle on your finances, and set yourselves up for a brighter tomorrow.
Adjusting to a new family is hard. Dr. Darrell Bock had to join a whole new family after his mompassed away when he was a teenager. He knows all about handling blended family issues like getting along with step-siblings and step-parents, managing money, and talking things out.
"Our marriage feels off, but I can't pinpoint why. How can I be working on my marriage whilerunning on fumes?" David & Meg Robbins recognize the signs of strain and provide practical advice for addressing them. Discover insights to strengthen your relationship.
Wondering why you feel constantly drained and emotionally exhausted? David & Meg Robbinswalk through the passage of Psalm 23 highlighting the intimate and caring relationship between God and His people. Find the rest your soul's been craving.
Life is hectic--and finding time for intimacy feels impossible. How can we keep our connectionstrong amidst all the crazy? David and Meg Robbins find out how to manage overwhelming busyness, offering tangible approaches to build stronger intimacy.
When did it become so hard to know how to do friendship with the people around us, despite all the options we have to connect? And how are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? Author Jared Wilson and his wife Becky believe friendships are unmissable-- and they've got ideas on where to start.
Is Jesus a friend of sinners? Like me? Jared and Becky Wilson show us how Jesus' acceptance of us isn't determined by what we do.
Maintain your bro time even in marriage! Dave Wilson and Brian Goins, with guests Ed Uszynski, Darrin Mabuni, and Aaron Ivey, emphasize the importance of male connections, particularly within the Christian community. They explore how these connections contribute to great marriages, wise parenting, and overall well-being. Discover why having someone to follow and lead in life makes all the difference.
Ever wonder if your spouse is hiding something? Dave Wilson and Brian Goins host Ed Uszynski, Darrin Mabuni and Aaron Ivey to discuss why the dark parts of your marriage need the light. They share key ways to make your connection stronger, and foster transparency and trust.
Why is prayer important? Because prayer is a battlefield. Brian Goins, Ed Uszynski, Darrin Mabuni and Aaron Ivey discuss the roles of praying as a husband and how prayer can be intimidating for men. Discover mind-blowing ways to make prayer a superpower in your marriage and everyday life.
Is there baggage destroying your marriage? Ann Wilson, Meg Robbins, Jamie Ivey, and Vivian Mabuni chat about baggage in marriage including,• influence of family generations• unmet expectations, and• porn's effects on marriageTune in for actionable steps and valuable perspectives on preserving intimacy in your relationship.
Discover profound insights on the biblical perspective of being a "helper" in this engaging podcast. Join Ann Wilson, Meg Robbins, Jamie Ivey, and Vivian Mabuni as they lead a dynamic women's roundtable discussion.
Jordan Raynor guides parents in demonstrating the sacredness of every aspect of life and work, encouraging a purposeful approach connected to God for their children.
Can your regular job impact eternity? If you're uncertain about whether your job aligns with yourspiritual values and God's plan for your life, Jordan Raynor shares ways to make your work meaningful in everyday tasks and explores if God truly cares about what you do from an eternal perspective.
"My job is boring... Does this work have any real point?" Instead of aimlessly searching LinkedIn,Jordan Raynor offers an alternative solution on how to work with purpose! Could God value your work if it's not "in ministry"?
Imagine losing your pregnant wife in a home invasion and navigating the challenges of gettingremarried years later. Join Ron Deal, Davey & Kristi Blackburn as they share their journey, emphasizing the significance of leaning into the pain of losing someone you love for healing and blending their families.
Should you follow your heart or your head? Kevin DeYoung believes God understands our hearts. Could you possibly be steering yourself in the wrong direction? If you're grappling with deciding whether to end a relationship or if your next career path is right for you, gain confidence in your next decision with thoughtful consideration.
Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski faced a mammoth challenge: reimagining and improvingFamilyLife's classic group resource, Art of Marriage, to resonate with a global audience of current and new generations.
What could it look like for your marriage to pour into your community, your neighbors, your kidsfriends? David and Meg Robbins explore the positive impact marriage brings the world--and the fulfillment a marriage on mission could bring the two of you.
Feel like work is disconnecting you from your spouse? JD and Veronica Greear share 10 tips to feed healthy relationships and genuine community in your marriage.
Struggling in marriage? JD and Veronica Greear offer real-life hope. Re-learn the transformative power of the gospel in healing deep wounds.
If Paul were writing the book of Romans for people in the 21st century, what would he say? JDand Veronica Greear break down Paul’s explanation to the Romans, translating it into language that offers advice and encouragement for how to live its mind-boggling realities.
Do we really need that many pillows on the bed? Are we both doing the same amount of chores? Is there room for compromise? Author Debra Fileta provides a fresh perspective in the struggle, highlighting how the 'me, myself, and I' mindset even in small things like pillows, can harm a marriage. She advocates that shifting from selfish ambition to prioritizing your spouse can have a positive impact on your relationship.
Any married person will tell you there's a significant difference between what you expect marriage to be like and what marriage is...actually...like. Author Debra Fileta proposes that, while marriage may be challenging, it's worth the beauty on the other side.
Got guilt? Drawing from his book 'Impossible Christianity,' author Kevin DeYoung believes you don't have to carry a collective sense of guilt for past sins or feel the pressure to solve every problem in the present. Experience a sweet, new relationship with God and lasting satisfaction. Here's how.
Feeling a bit lost on where to begin teaching your kids about unity and diversity? Trillia Newbell, author of several christian children's books, is here to share some fantastic insights. She'll guide you on helping your little ones see the beauty in people from all walks of life, according to God's perspective. Let's dive into the world of diversity, unity, and the incredible message of the gospel. Get ready to discover how Jesus came to rescue all kinds of amazing people!
We're richer than ever. But are we actually happier? Join authors Kelly & Tabitha Kopic as they talk about the surprising sources of pleasure and genuine wealth.
As a parent, when you’re disciplining, breaking up fights, or chatting in the car—would youbelieve you’re doing theology? Theologian Kelly Kapic knows theology isn't just a matter of what we think. It affects who we are.
Ever wonder if your habits could be putting a damper on your marriage? Authors Kevin andMarcia Myers believe confronting those big issues can bring a fresh spark to your relationship. Whether it's financial concerns, deciding on having more kids, or other biggies, tackling these 'elephants' can breathe new life into your connection. Here's how.
Would your spouse say they feel "heard"? Authors Kevin & Marcia Myers help unearth a new level of intimacy through the power of intentionally listening. Learn the strategies for navigating fights, skills of listening and resolving conflicts.
Remember the honeymoon phase? (What's changed?) Authors Kevin & Marcia Myers help get back to where you started and rekindle the spark.
A new year comes with new goals. Want to start with a more fulfilling, stronger marriage? Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski share tips on how to grow together, get more honest, and choose other practical steps to kickstart a stronger year together.
Could we be witnessing a return of belief in God in our generation? Apologist Justin Brierley, author of Rediscovering the Bible and the Alternative Story of Science, offers compelling scientific evidence for robust faith.
How much should Christian parents protect their kids? Justin Brierley, a parent himself, providestips on how to equip both us and our kids to confidently tackle tough questions about faith. Turning everyday conversations into faith-building moments!
For the next 30 years, one million young people will leave their faith. Whether a person believes in God or holds atheist beliefs, author Justin Brierley knows there's a vital need for open conversation.
Explore the power of "I see you" in relationships, with FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg, along with Real Life Loading... host Shelby Abbott. They explore groundbreaking insights from top 2023 guests like Ted Lowe, Dane Ortlund, Don Everts and Amberly Neese.
Struggling with comparison? Author Amberly Neese emphasizes the importance of community and creating a safe space where people can be seen, heard, and supported. Learn practical ways to find a community that will lift you up.
Wait...I can have fun at church? Are you hungry for true community, deeper connection with God,and friendships that are greater than just “likes” on social media? Are you ready for real connections with those around you? Tune in with Author Amberly Neese as she explores the theology of laughter and embracing life with Jesus!
Why does God allow suffering? Dane Ortlund captures the meaning of Isaiah 25 & 26, exploring God's grace, fulfillment, and longing. Sometimes, even when we're in our physical homes, we feel lost. Discover where your heart truly belongs and uncover the real secret to contentment.
Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? Dane Ortlund, author of 'Gentle andLowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers,' captures the meaning of Isaiah 25 & 26, exploring God's grace, fulfillment, and longing. What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.”
Feel lost in the crowd? If you doubt, Brant Hansen discusses misfit Christians, the stigma around doubt, and the importance of open conversations. Join us as we look at the different gifts in the church and why it's important to understand and include introverts.
In a dark place? Brant Hansen discusses: 1) the valuable lessons from his spiritual journey, 2) the importance of knowing the truth and finding security in God’s love among doubts, and 3) how skepticism led him back to Jesus. For those struggling to be social, confident, or happy, this ones for you.
If you've ever felt like you don't fit into American church culture... Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God. Rediscover Jesus' true love with us.
Struggling to say no? Join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave & Ann Wilson, President, David & Meg Robbins and Real Life Loading... host Shelby Abbott where they listen to the best clips of 2023. Hear from key voices like, Brant Hansen, Jeremiah Johnston, Lysa TerKeurst, and Heather Holleman to discover ways to set boundaries and accept your limitations amidst life's chaos.
With the tidal waves of influence surrounding Gen Z, what can parents do to shape a faith that sticks with our kids? Dr. Collin Outerbridge offers practical ideas from extensive research.
Navigating the video game world as a parent can be confusing. Expert Drew Dixon starts with five clear ideas of classic parenting mistakes around gaming.
When it comes to your kid’s video games, it can be hard to know what you should know. Expert Drew Dixon offers ways to navigate thoughtfully and wisely.
Should you be ignoring or removing your kids video games? Expert Drew Dixon thinks they can actually be positive—when handled wisely.
Sending your Christian kid to college can flood you with emotion—and perhaps no small degreeof fear. Author and Summit Ministries President Jeff Myers helps you navigate the challenges, combat anxiety, and advocating for truth that transforms the world in times of crisis.
Feel like once a month, you become the worst version of yourself? Radio host Sherri Lynn gets it—and is ready to talk about it with holiness and humor.
With humor, stories, and nuggets of physiological wisdom, radio host Sherri Lynn walks both men and women through the shame and taboo of PMS.
Former NFL Seahawks quarterback Jeff Kemp offers four solid strategies toward a powerful, humble, and fearless biblical manhood that goes the distance.
Ever feel the burn of trying to prove yourself as a guy? Former NFL Seahawks quarterback JeffKemp shows what it means to receive your identity as God's son and drink in Jesus' perfect example of being a man.
From six-pack abs to sexual conquest to a big bank account or even spiritual performance, youmight get the idea real manhood is earned. But former NFL Seahawks quarterback NFL Jeff Kemp knows that can leave a guy burned out, isolated, and confused. He tells his own story of moving out of insecurity and into confidence in what really makes a man—without competing or pretending.
A miasma of life-upending health issues depended on Brian Barnett—and left a mark. Here’s how he’s surmounting and healing the anxiety following legit trauma.
Ever find that even when you’re home, it’s hard to be “all there” in your marriage? JonathanPokluda, author of Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do: Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues has ideas on chucking the habits stealing your full attention from your relationship.
If you knew there was someone actively seeking to wreck your marriage, what would you do?Author Jonathan Pokluda insists that enemy exists—and that knowing his strategies is critical to winning the war. He reveals ways to combat the vulnerabilities of your marriage for a deeper, more fulfilling relationship that truly wins.
The vise-grip of lust or critical thoughts can feel insurmountable. But from personal battles, authorJonathan Pokluda has come to a tangible escape hatch. If you’re wondering how to break a bad habit at last, don’t miss this thoughtful wisdom.
Stuck in habits and vices you hate? Speaker and bestselling author J.P. Pokluda knows there's abetter, more fulfilling way to live, and it doesn't involve looking inside yourself for the answers-- because that's not where you'll find them. With his signature wit and wisdom, he explains, unpacks, and expands on the age-old virtues Scripture tells us to pursue. Far from being restrictive, these God-given goals for living free you to love and live as you wish you would.
Are there ways you’re shooting your own marriage in the foot? Author Ted Lowe knows 5 bad habits that could stealthily undercut all the closeness you crave--and 5 ways to stop them.
Sherri Lynn, cohost of the Brant Hansen show, believes marriage isn’t the only solution toloneliness. She gets real about the road to happy singleness—and offers wise ways to be single and content.
What if your church—and your life—were known for their radical kindness? Pastor and author Stephen Viars chats about his church’s radical, community-altering approach to outreach.
Is your church’s outreach irresistible? Pastor and author Stephen Viars thinks it can be! Find ideas to dive wholeheartedly and thoughtfully into the needs and heartbeat of your community.
When it comes to loving their communities, churches can get a bad rap for saying no until theyhave to say yes. But 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. Grab ideas to live in can’t-miss ways in your own zipcode.
When your mess is deep, complicated, impossible—where’s Jesus? Authors and speakers Eric andErikah Rivera have been gut-punched by life. And they’ve also witnessed Jesus in profoundly personal encounters. Listen in for hope, healing, and purpose.
Authors and speakers Eric and Erikah Rivera have wandered roads complicated, bleak, anduncertain. But in the worst of times, they’ve encountered an unexpected Jesus. Tap into a hope that just might surprise you.
Hope in a discouraging world: It’s hard to come by. But bestselling author Paul Miller knows onehabit –prayer—can catapult life beyond imagination. Don’t settle for a powerless faith. Find out how to pray big.
Dr. Juli Slattery challenges your assumptions about married sex—and reframes it as a stunning metaphor of God’s covenant love.
Want to do relationships differently? Authors Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon point you in the right direction for dating, engagement, or marriage with purpose and depth.
You’re dating—but man, do things get sticky. Authors Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon help you approach marriage on purpose, and done right.
You hope to be grandparenting teens for an impact that lasts. But does it look like what you’d think? Authors Mark Gregston and Larry Fowler weigh in on pursuing your grandkids in tough years—in ways that work.
Grandparenting teenagers? Then you likely know the stakes are high—and you can’t afford tophone this one in. Authors Mark Gregston and Larry Fowler help you engage in ways that matter and make an impact that keeps echoing.
Being a stepfather can feel like bathing cats with your hair on fire—but your thoughtfulnavigation of the dynamics in your home can make a difference that lasts for decades. Author Gil Stuart offers tips on stepfathering thoughtfully, and shaping the kind of family you all long for.
Stepdad: It can be a role full of landmines--and at the same time, a role vital and unsung. AuthorGil Stuart offers ideas to do it wholeheartedly and all-in within the complexities of your blended family.
If you’re starting to talk to your kids about God’s design for marriage when they’re preteens orteens—you might be too late. Author and pastor Sam Allberry knows parents need key discussions with kids about the ways God’s ideas for marriage get it right—and he’s authored a children’s book to generate the conversations you need.
In the wake of porn addiction, where you do turn? How do you rebuild trust after such intimate,searing betrayal? Authors Bob and Dannah Gresh share the pervasive realities of their ownheartache—and their own rocky path toward healing.
Bob and Dannah Gresh’s marriage has traveled dark roads of addiction. But they decided toparticipate in God’s redemption story. Together, they discovered something better than romance: a love that endures, and happily even after.
Want quality, long-lasting relationships with your kids? Bryan Carter, author of Made to Last, and his wife Stephanie share doable ideas for feeding spiritual growth and unshakable family ties.
You’ve found the success you were shooting for. Why does it feel so...disappointing? BryanCarter, author of Made to Last, is joined by his wife Stephanie as they share their own story of success, emptiness, and seeking true significance.
Long-lasting relationships don't happen by accident. Bryan Carter, author of Made to Last, is joined by his wife Stephanie as they share their own story—and how it’s helped them build a stronger forever.
Authors Howard and Danielle Taylor intentionally invested in each other, founded a marriage ministry—and then tragedy dealt a gut-wrenching blow. They reveal how their marriage survived, and how a relationship can pull through the worst of times.
Authors Howard and Danielle Taylor didn’t start out thinking they’d run a marriage ministry. They just longed for an intentional, intimate relationship that would go the distance. Hear how their own challenges galvanized a purposeful, more weatherproof marriage.
Your negative self-talk: It’s sabotaging your marriage—and you may not know how deeply. Author Ted Lowe gets real about identifying and confronting the dark side within.
Could the way you’re thinking about your spouse be shaping your marriage in ways you’ve never imagined? Author Ted Lowe helps revolutionize your marriage...starting with your mind.
Your spouse is emotional. What should you do? What should you say? What if you don’t agree?Author Ted Lowe knows changing how you think and respond in moments like this could change your marriage—and he’s got ways to do it.
Friendship hasn’t always been this hard. Author Drew Hunter looks at historical friendships, and some of the ways we get it wrong.
Isn’t friendship kind of...optional? Author Drew Hunter proposes a solution to the nationwideepidemic of loneliness. He digs into the scriptural plea for authentic friendship, and how, exactly, to make friendships you can’t live without.
“Will my kids leave the faith?” It’s a legitimate concern. Drs. Sean McDowell and John Marriottreveal why kids leave Christianity, what happens in deconstruction, and how parents can both prevent and respond to faith crises.
Can deconstructing faith be healthy? Authors Sean McDowell and John Marriott explore the realities of deconstruction—and the need for each of us to wrestle with doubts, questions, and incongruities toward robust faith.
Why are people leaving church? And with what we know—what could parents do differently? JimDavis, author of The Great Dechurching, and church planter Michael Aitcheson offer ideas for shaping kids who want to stay.
Why do people leave church? And what can parents know and do so their kids aren’t casualties toa mass church exodus? Church planter Michael Aitcheson and author Jim Davis, author of The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? as the two explore what’s happening in the church—and how parents can actively, intentionally shape kids who stay.
The statistics on the exodus from the church are reason for all of us to be concerned. What do we need to know? Jim Davis, author of The Great Dechurching, and church planter Michael Aitcheson talk about who’s leaving, why, and what needs to happen.
Need time management just for moms? Crystal Paine of The Time-Saving Mom explains an easy- to-implement four-step system to organize and simplify your life.
Too much to do, not enough time to do it? You don’t just have to hustle harder. You can simplifyand (yes) enjoy your life. Crystal Paine—mom of six, bestselling author of The Money-Saving Mom, and entrepreneur—delivers real-world, no-nonsense time management advice for moms from her latest book, The Time-Saving Mom. Her ideas will keep you sane and enjoying the things you love most.
If your home was emotionally unhealthy, would you know it? Counselor David Thomas offers 5 ways to identify dysfunction in your own home—and constructive responses to choose instead for a lifetime of better relationships.
Hitting. Yelling. Punching. Does your son have anger issues? Counselor David Thomas understands boys’ anger—and that telling them to “stop being angry” works about as well as you’d think. Thomas offers time-tested strategies to help boys deal with powerful emotions.
Could a healthier relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law be closer than you think? Whether your struggle is one of feeling unseen, unheard, or unvalued, authors and in-laws Barbara and Stacy Reaoch have been there. They insist your relationship can succeed, even when it’s painful. And they’ll show you how.
What lies might your daughter be buying into—that could change her life? Author Dannah Greshchats about the power of a mom to protect and empower her daughter toward unmissable truths that set her free.
What are your daughter’s emotions telling you about her inner world? Author Dannah Greshchats about the lies our girls believe, the powerful emotions they face, and how to deal in healthy ways with both.
Whether this you’re a first-time mom or a seasoned veteran, your struggles postpartum might be the same: Sleep deprivation. Healing. Body insecurity. Lack of sex. Expectations. Caring for yourself. Keeping a tiny human alive. Hormones. Kathryn and Elisha Voetberg provide ideas to navigate the biggest challenges of bringing a child into the world.
Hungry for ideas to shape an intentional family from the ground up? Elisha and Kathryn Voetberg, podcast hosts of Now that We’re a Family, offer ideas to actively build a marriage and family of purpose and beautiful simplicity.
Singleness: It’s not what’s wrong with you! Shelby chats about his visit with author Dani Treweek,who thinks singleness as a Christian gives us a taste of heaven itself. She weighs in on what singleness tells us about our forever with God.
What emotional skills does your son need? Counselor David Thomas sheds light on commonemotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression. Find practical ways you can help your son be resourceful, aware, resilient, and empathetic—breaking patterns of dysfunction and embracing maturity for life.
What’s it take to raise emotionally strong boys? Veteran counselor David Thomas knows malestypically aren’t equipped with skills to name and navigate their experience—and the fallout is grave. Thomas lays out strategies to equip boys for a powerful present and future.
Anxiety can feel crippling and heavy with shame. Psychologist and author Dr. Ed Welch fumbledwith his own anxiety, and eventually, it led him into life-altering encounters with God—who, it turned out, had beautiful things to say.
How do you cope with debilitating anxiety? Author and scholar Jeremiah Johnston has lived withcrippling fear—and quickly tired of the answers from bumper-sticker Christianity. He unpacks his story, and realizations that have gradually brought healing.
Looking for everyday, you-got-this ways to help kids see Jesus? Children’s book author Quina Aragon offers practical ideas to work Jesus into your normal, chaotic life with kids.
Children’s book author Quina Aragon encountered profound hurt in both her past and present.But the God she came to know proved Himself more overwhelming—and inspiring—than her pain.
Children’s book author Quina Aragon’s home life meant trauma and pain. But it didn’t get the lastword. Hear her story—and how her life changed radically. God had big plans for Quina. And He wants to use your story, too.
Moody Bible Institute president Mark Jobe and his wife Dee know there’s tremendous power in thwarting generational cycles and taking bold steps toward a new, groundbreaking legacy.
Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they host Mark and Dee Jobe on FamilyLife Today. In this inspiringconversation, Mark, the president of Moody Bible Institute, and his wife Dee share their incredible journey of faith and ministry. From parenting challenges to church planting and evangelism, they offer valuable insights and reflections on making a lasting impact through faith. Tune in to be encouraged and inspired by their story.
Adult children can be downright painful—especially when their choices don’t match your values.Author Mary DeMuth offers ideas to navigate your relationship with authentic, transformative love.
Parenting wayward adult children: It can feel awkward, embarrassing, delicate. Author Mary DeMuth tackles the pain, shame, and questions faced by parents whose children have left the faith, and helps you know when to speak or listen, without meddling. She’ll pull you toward joy and a resilient relationship with God as you navigate painful realities.
Author Mary DeMuth knows what it’s like to emerge from a painful childhood—and to have kidsleave the faith. She shares insights on how to wisely navigate relationships with adult kids, starting with our own healing.
Feeling alienated by the convictions in your own church or family? Professors Tim Muehlhoff andRick Langer, codirectors of the Winsome Conviction Project, help you navigate conversations on sensitive topics that often separate us— like politics and religion. Find practical strategies for healthy, productive dialogue, and learn how to disagree without dividing.
Do conversations with family or church members lately feel littered with relational razorblades? Drs. Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer, codirectors of the Winsome Conviction Project, navigate the treacherous terrain of discussing sensitive topics like politics and religion within families and the church. Armed with intellectual dynamite, they emphasize powerful techniques toward disagreeing without dividing.
Gender questions can set parents on their heels. Children’s ministry vet Jared Kennedy offersnavigating tough gender issues with humility and gentleness. Learn how to respond thoughtfully, ask important questions, and cultivate ongoing conversations with gender-questioning children.
Your faith, your career: How can they be one and the same? Author and host of The Word beforeWork Jordan Raynor gets practical on integrating your relationship with God into your daily work and find purpose and fulfillment skyrocketing far beyond your 9 to 5.
“Ministry” stands superior to secular work, right? Author and host of Word before Work Jordan Raynor isn’t convinced. Uncover a powerful sense of eternal purpose in your work—whether you drive a bus or drive a business deal. And learn how to excel, serve others, and bring glory to God in every task.
Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they discuss the impact of parents on teenage girls' fashion choices in a conversation with Ron Deal and clips from an episode featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.
Ever feel like digital devices are breathing down your family’s neck? Ron Deal and Dr. Meg Meekerdiscusses the challenges parents encounter with tech--like setting and maintaining wise boundaries, and following through with healthy choices for your kids.
Calling: Is it just about a vocation? Author Don Everts about discovering your gifts—and thepurposes blooming from knowing how you’re made—including everyday assignments in fulfilling God's purposes.
Family, friends, even our spouses: Can it be a case of familiarity breeds contempt? Author DonEverts discusses the power of staying amazed by your spouse and others—and cultivating a culture of honor and appreciation in your relationships. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation.
Ever wonder what you were made to offer the world? Author Don Everts digs into human dignity,biblical perspectives on spiritual and common gifts, and the power of our gifts to reconnect with our communities.
Ever wondered in a relationship whether it’s a time for truth—or compassion? Pulling inspiration from Jesus' example, author Paul Miller relays personal stories and insights, underscoring the importance of truth in fostering intimacy, growth, and transformative connections. Grab tips to navigate tough conversations with grace, embrace vulnerability, and harness the power of honest feedback to deepen your relationships.
We hear about learning to love like Jesus—but what’s that even look like? Author Paul Miller looks intently at His love in the Gospels, unpacking His methods of truly seeing others, feeling compassion, and acting in ways that matter.
What if living “sent” is more than what you do? Professor Heather Holleman offers ideas from hertime at Penn State to embrace evangelism as an identity. She offers tips to forming genuine connections and living on purpose in your neighborhood. What could God do in your community?
What’s it look like to help an anxious spouse? Psychologist Dr. Ed Welch offers real wisdom—and real hope—for the dark waters of fear. Find practical insights for navigating tough areas together with a bedrock trust in God's love.
Skyrocketing numbers of anxiety, depression, and self-harm can be downright intimidating toparents of teens. Psychologist Dr. Ed Welch offers you-can-do-this guidance to shape a home environment that welcomes, supports, heals—and helps kids navigate their way to hope.
A stronger marriage: What’s it take? FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg relate marriage tools that work for their relationship—toward a more weatherproof forever.
Every good parent wrestles with how to best parent their kids. Gary Chapman offers answers through discussing a kid's biggest emotional need --that of being loved.
You’re only human. But could that bring the connection you crave? Author Kelly Kapic explains how embracing limitations leads to relationships that matter.
Spoiler: You’re no superhero. Could your marriage be better for it? Author Kelly Kapic explores how embracing limitations can lead to powerful intimacy.
Join Kelly Kapic as he explores the concept of limits and how they reflect God's design forhumanity. Through discussions on finitude, sin, faithfulness, prayer, and embracing dependence, discover a vibrant perspective on living a fulfilling and purposeful life.
Is lack of margin affecting your relationships? FamilyLife CEO David Robbins and his wife Meg chat about hurry’s cost—and getting back what matters most.
Maybe you’re interested in forgiveness and healing. But where do you start? How do you overcome a consuming anger? Podcast hosts Dave & Ann Wilson offers ideas.
Podcast host Dave Wilson directed decades of anger toward the same person. He shares his path from bitterness to the life-altering choice to forgive.
If your marriage is going for happily ever after...it might fall on its face. Author J.P. Pokluda castsGod’s far-better vision for what your marriage can be—and why it’s worth changing everything about how you relate.
Could you be missing the point of your marriage? Author J.P. Pokluda believes if you miss theassignment, you miss what your relationship can be. He digs into the wealth of God’s ideas for marriage in Ephesians 5.
You want to be a dad who calls his son to greatness; who loves him well. But...what do you say?Dad Tired author and podcaster Jerrad Lopes offers 5 don’t-miss things to say to your son—not to mention one to avoid.
Your plate as a dad has more than your life can ever eat. How do you decide where yourattention goes? Dad Tired Author & podcaster Jerrad Lopes offers his decision filter for a wise, loving, fulfilling life.
Author & podcaster Jerrad Lopes shares his story behind Dad Tired podcasts, conferences, & books—as well as the life-changing convictions that started it all.
Is your relationship with God not what you thought it’d be? Podcasters Rachel Faulkner-Brownand Karen McAdams have ideas to help you find Father’s House—and live your life from that well- loved space.
Throughout her broken childhood, podcaster Karen McAdams sensed she was missingsomething. But even after coming to know God, her sprint from shame kept her away from the heart of God. Along with her co-host Rachel Faulkner-Brown, Karen shares part of her own story that fueled the duo’s new study, Father’s House: The Path that Leads Home.
How to tell a Bible story seems straightforward. But could there be a “wrong” way? Children’s ministry expert Jared Kennedy suggests methods to make sure we point the next generation in the right direction.
When it comes to ways to disciple your kids, do Christian school or church attendance have it covered? Author Jared Kennedy extends practical ideas to pass on to your kids the hope that you have.
Are you being lied to? Culture is spinning faith-altering views about sex to your kids. And our responses may determine whether kids sense Christianity’s relevance. Author Dean Inserra describes popular falsehoods, the resulting questions kids ask, and how to respond in ways pertinent, loving, and truthful.
Purity culture: In some very deserved ways, it warrants the impassioned scrutiny. But is sexualpurity itself oppressive? Pointless? Author Dean Inserra offers correction to destructive theology while pulling us back to sexual flourishing.
Serious flaws in purity culture deserve scrutiny—especially given its lasting negative effects onsome raised in the movement. Many Christians today reject wholesale the movement and all that it stood for. But is there still a place for sexual purity? Author Dean Inserra dives into God’s flawless design for sex.
What do Christians do with Pride Month? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host SamAllberry--a pastor and author who's experienced same-sex attraction. He offers thoughtful, wise, and compassionate principles on LGBT+ issues.
Following her dad’s death, Lina Abujamra found herself in a desert: literally, figuratively. Sheknows what it is to wonder if God is with you, or just a mirage. From Scripture and her own experience, Lina dusts off the gifts of a spiritual desert.
Somewhere along the way, the Christianity she knew began crumbling. Lina Abujamra shares about fractured faith—& deconstruction that brought her back to God.
Where is God when your heart is breaking? Lina Abujamra’s life was suddenly nothing like she’d planned. But now, instantaneously single, she discovered she wasn’t alone at all.
How did Jesus view women? Professor Kristi McLelland unpacks ancient Middle Eastern culture to better understand Jesus’ interactions with females.
What did Jesus think of women? Through the eyes Jewish culture, Kristi McLelland reveals how Jesus was radically empowering and compassionate toward women.
Dr. Jeremiah Johnston reveals research on the devices and social media our kids live on. What do we need to know? How can we manage both in holy ways?
Blogger Tim Challies & his wife Aileen reflect on their passage through grief over the loss of their son, with thoughts for grievers and comforters alike.
Blogger Tim Challies and his wife Aileen received the call every parent dreads: That their young,healthy, engaged-to-be-married son had suddenly collapsed and died. The Challies speak openly
Ever imagined a life without hurry, relentless work, multitasking, or scarcity? Jen Pollock Michel, author of In Good Time, believes we can live lives characterized instead by presence, attention,
Author Jen Pollock Michel shows how to establish life-giving time-management habits & develop a grounded, healthy, life-giving relationship with the clock.
Non-traditional families are now considered traditional. As churches, how do we meet changingneeds & serve them well? Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with three senior pastors on why and how to love all families, despite the narrative of their past.
What do you do when you’re grieved, bitter, or straight-up angry with God? Author Philip Yancey offers powerful ideas for unvarnished emotion.
Why is God hidden? Silent? Unfair? Author Philip Yancey wrestles with all-too-real disappointment with God—and looks our questions in the eye.
God’s laced the Bible with stories of women strong or vulnerable, evil or deeply good. Author Nana Dolce examines a handful of these prominent females.
The Old Testament is packed with the narratives of women whose lives foreshadowed Jesus. Author Nana Dolce examines several of their life stories.
Are we making too much of the differences between men and women? Author Jen Wilkin knows how a woman thrives—& how to sidestep common marriage-role snags.
Abandonment. Foster care. Juvenile hall: Tori Hope Petersen’s life was looking bleak. But God had a different story in mind for this unlikely overcomer.
Growing up with a mentally ill mother and living in twelve different foster homes, nothing was in Tori Hope Petersen’s favor. How did she become a Track and Field All-American—and later, Mrs. Universe?
When someone doesn’t know Jesus, their brain isn’t the only thing tossing out arguments. Author Sean McDowell looks to deeper hurt behind faith questions.
What’s it look like to have effective, tough conversations about beliefs? Author and professor Sean McDowell equips you for hard conversations that matter about faith.
Sean McDowell, author of A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid theNoise of Today's World, knows Christians get angry and defensive about faith. He also knows people resist faith because of deep pain and issues of morality.
What if brave happens in the middle of fear? Annie F. Downs, bestselling author of 100 Days to Brave: Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self, had to learn the hard way how to be brave.
Have you given up on having fun? Did you know Jesus modeled fun—as a bridge to God? Annie F.Downs, bestselling author of Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, has big ideas on why and how to have fun again.
If you avoid what’s beneath your marital conflict...it’ll probably keep happening. Former FamilyLife Today cohost Bob Lepine helps you get to what gets you.
Fed up with your spouse? Author Bob Lepine helps you trade blame, dissatisfaction, & disappointment for a stronger, richer, and more rewarding marriage.
Twice-widowed Rachel Faulkner-Brown felt overwhelmed by losses in her new marriage. But there was more of God to know—and He had bigger dreams.
After losing two husbands, author Rachel Faulkner-Brown couldn’t believe she might have found love again. Again, she collided with grief as life went from bad to worse. But God had more hope for Rachel.
With two husbands in heaven and one here, Rachel Faulkner-Brown has walked dark roads. But she knows hope, & healing from profound grief, are possible.
Is narcissism a reality or a label in your blended family? Therapist Ron Deal helps you look deeper and know how to deal.
Therapist Laurel Slade-Waggoner talks about protecting her kids in her dangerous marriage—while staying strong amidst a narcissist’s attempts to control.
How can you tell if you’re dealing with a narcissist? Therapist Laurel Slade-Waggoner relays the story of her own dysfunctional, destructive marriage.
Throughout the Bible, God employs unexpected saviors. Author Nana Dolce peers into the lives of Old Testament women who intervened for His people.
Stories pointing to Jesus don’t start in the New Testament. Nana Dolce, author of Seed of the Woman, opens up Old Testament women’s lives with truths that shape us.
Radio cohosts Brant Hansen and Sherri Lynn talk about their passion of advocating for children with treatable disabilities through CURE International. They're in this together.
Who do you know that’s different enough to make you better? Brant Hansen and Sherri Lynn,national syndicated radio hosts of the Brant Hansen Show, talk about why they’re so much stronger together.
92% of us think we’re morally superior to others. Author Brant Hansen explores how extensively we whitewash our motivations—to our profound destruction.
What if your self-righteousness is cannibalizing your life? National radio host Brant Hansen explains the multifaceted freedom of admitting how bad we are.
What would happen if you admitted you weren't a good person? From priests to prisoners, nearlyeveryone thinks they're morally better than average. Why change our minds? Why admit the truth about ourselves? Author and radio host Brant Hansen shows what happens when we fight our own self-righteousness—and embrace the truth about us.
What’s Jesus’ resurrection have to do with your life right here, right now? Acclaimed apologist Dr. Jeremiah Johnston makes his case: Resurrection changes everything. He sets out to show why Jesus' victory over death is central to your faith and how we view suffering and death. Johnston examine the latest archaeological and textual findings and presenting tangible, fresh reasons tobelieve Jesus really rose from the dead.
Does actual proof of Jesus’ resurrection exist? Acclaimed apologist & scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston has found the body of proof overwhelming.
Got kids in your blended family living in two homes—and a gap in values they hold? It can be hardto keep your kid on the right track with values, goals & spirituality. Counselor & author Ron Deal helps you guard against future deconversion.
Where do you find peace if your situation doesn’t change? Michael and Ann Swindell talk about unshakable peace smack in the middle of stress and fear.
Ann Swindell, author of The Path to Peace, and her husband Michael relay the story of harrowing years of depression, loss, and feeling for God in the dark.
Where’d all the passion in marriage go? Authors Jason and Tori Benham were losing the spark—until Jason realized how to recover that first-love intensity.
Wondering how to lean into struggles rather than avoiding them? Authors Jason and Tori Benham tell how they found beauty in battle, turning real conflict and into passion and purpose.
Beautiful people don’t just happen, insists author and pastor Scott Sauls. So what’s it look like to shape true beauty in the souls within our four walls? Scott offers everyday ideas.
From his own darkness, Scott Sauls chose to share with his congregation his shame and fear—and discovered we’re all in recovery. One person remarked, “Today, you became my pastor. Through your story I feel like now we can relate.” Beautiful people, he says, don’t just happen.
What do you do when regret, fear, and hurt feel like more than you can lift? Scott Sauls gets real about his—and a God who shoulders our greatest shame.
Phil and Priscilla Fretwell, creators of Savage Marriage, continue their story of his sexual addiction, telling their kids—and the ways honesty transformed their family.
Phil and Priscilla Fretwell articulate their complex, shared path to overcoming his sexual addiction—and the hope hovering on the other side.
Secrets in marriage nearly capsized Phil and Priscilla Fretwell’s marriage, as his sexual betrayal morphed to addiction. But it didn’t get the last word. On FamilyLife Today, join Dave and Ann Wilson to hear the Fretwells' all-too-real story of hitting bottom--and a God who had plans for more.
When it comes to having “the Talk,” where do you start? Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, authors of God Made Babies, hand parents pointers for establishing healthy sexual worldview.
“Where do babies come from?” Don’t break out in a sweat just yet. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help parents start the conversation with basic, biblical tools.
The statistics on deconversion can be downright scary for parents. Dr. John Marriott offers research-based tips for shaping a faith that endures.
Why are so many walking away from the faith? Professor John Marriott identifies four ways churches and parents unwittingly contribute to deconversion.
When someone you care about is deconstructing, your pain and fear is real. Dr. John Marriott extends genuine help for trying to prevent faith loss.
Walking with someone through faith deconstruction? Dr. John Marriott helps you understand what’s going on, navigate wisely, and love deeply.
When someone’s losing their faith, what do they—or those who love them—need to know? Dr. John Marriott digs into the real culprits in faith crisis.
Your spouse has questions: “Am I enough? What happens when I seriously blow it?” David Robbins and wife Meg explore ushering grace into everyday marriage.
Could grace, played out in the nitty-gritty, revolutionize your stepfamily? Counselor Ron Deal chats about how to pull undeniable grace into real life.
Want ideas for a grace-filled home? Bestselling author Dave Ortlund offers real-life ways to marinate your family in God’s scandalous, subversive kindness.
Ready to be surprised by Jesus? Bestselling author Dane Ortlund reflects on subversive grace as it uniquely emerges in each of the four Gospels.
“How can God forgive me?” If fear or guilt keep you from God, bestselling author Dane Ortlund offers a surprising, even overwhelming picture of Jesus.
Could shame be killing your marriage? Counselor Ron Deal and his wife Nan know shame can keep you from being intimate and vulnerable. Time to fight back.
“I feel like I’m always holding back the real me.” Counselor Ron Deal knows shame can keep us fake, isolated, and voiceless. He also knows the way out.
Could giving up your “right” to stay angry change your life? Author and TED Talk speaker Brant Hansen explores why and how to become unoffendable.
Does leaning on God feel like more duty than delight? Author Jeff Norris offers habits for a lagging heart to find an undeniable, indispensable rootedness.
Could your grandparenting alter generations to come? Authors Larry Fowler & Tim Kimmel explore the whys and hows of leaving a legacy.
Wondering how to develop relationships that fuel spiritual growth? Author Melissa Kruger ratchets mentoring & intentional discipleship to the next level.
Artists Blair and Shai Linne know the yawning gaps of living without a dad. Author of Finding My Father, Blair tells her story of fatherlessness.
What do kids need to know for real life success? Josh and Jen Mulvihill dive into vital life skills kids shouldn’t live without.
In parenting’s daily grind, are you losing sight of the end game? Josh and Jenn Mulvihill unpack skills for every child to learn to thrive in faith and life.
Feeling overwhelmed? Author Terence Chatmon offers three challenges for parents to raise spiritually alive kids.
Not sure how to answer? Michael Kruger, author of Surviving Religion 101 offers answers for tough questions.
Are your kids college-ready? Michael Kruger, author of Surviving Religion 101, examines how to prep teens for surviving religion—and keeping the faith.
Sho Baraka and his wife Patrice know the daily gauntlet of raising kids on the autism spectrum. God’s given them hope, tools...and a new way to love their sons.
Parenting their sons' autism, Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided—including a loss of dreams & sense of failure. But God met them in their shame.
Having little kids can mean a season of profound loneliness for young moms. Author Jennie Allen explores how to find community by doing life together.
Is it hard for you to depend on people? Author Jennie Allen discusses friendship in marriage and community—the kind that says “lean on me.”
In a “connected” world, do you feel more disconnected than ever? Author Jennie Allen knows the sweeping power of isolation. She’ll help you find your people.
Social media holds remarkable power over our sense of self. Rob Singleton, author of Overliked, gets real about social media and self-esteem.
Social media can do a lot of good—yet hamstring authenticity. Rob Singleton, author of Overliked, builds out a new way of thinking about social image.
FamilyLife’s self-driven, online ministry certificate course helps you create & sustain thriving stepfamily ministry and lead transformative experiences.
“My wife had a miscarriage. Why do I feel so lost?” Eric Schumacher recounts the grief in his own marriage—and how ultimately, trauma brought them closer.
Losing a baby can leave a guy confused, helpless, lonely, deeply sad, or just numb. Author Eric Schumacher offers support for men processing miscarriage.
Wondering how to support your wife in the way she’s made? John & Hillary Ferrer talk about their path as John empowered her to launch Mama Bear Apologetics.
Your kids have doubts about their faith like the rest of us! Author Hillary Morgan Ferrer offers methods toward a robust foundation for kids’ faith.
Our culture’s lies don’t sound like lies—& our kids absorb them. Mama Bear Apologetics’ Hillary Morgan Ferrer offers ideas to guide kids to unshakable truth.
“What’s it look like to love my community?” Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter.
Author Don Everts knows what it’s like to feel disconnected in your own neighborhood. But he also knows why community is critically important.
Confused by your own lack of passion, your apathy when it comes to faith? Author Uche Anizor offers ideas to rekindle your first love’s persistent flame.
Wishing you cared more about your faith? Uche Anizor gets it. He dialogues about the nuts and bolts of overcoming apathy—and morphing from lethargy to zeal.
Love hurts—in ways far beyond what we expect. Author Paul Miller beckons us to rethink love, even when we’re dying inside.
Life's losses can leave us confused, cynical, bitter. But are we looking at the right map? Author Paul Miller’s “J-Curve”—dying and rising with Jesus—maps a different story.
If God is real, why do we suffer? Author Paul Miller proposes a new framework for life’s losses—and revolutionizes the way we see God in our pain.
Maybe you’d love to parent with thankfulness, kindness...but sometimes, things get ugly. Author Kay Wyma chats about parenting toward grateful, connected kids.
Wish you could be naturally...kinder, more peaceful? Author Kay Wyma explains ways to change your brain through outward practices that transform your world.
Life’s slights and indignities provoke bitterness, resentment, frustration, sadness. But in her Peace Project, author Kay Wyma asks—is there a better way?
Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles. Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne as they continue to conversation on how to overcome struggles in their new roles.
Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles. Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne, parents and stepparents to 8, share with Ron Deal about how insecurities can create conflict in a new marriage after widowhood and how to overcome those struggles.
What’s going on underneath your flip-out moments? Author Jen Oshman knows what lies beneath triggers our reactions—and what to do when we find out.
Ever feel unsatisfied? Author Jen Oshman acknowledges our cultural counterfeits are hollow and leave us feeling unsettled--but where should we turn?
My life is over. That's what Herman Mendoza thought as he raised his arms in surrender. The police had his house surrounded. His kids were in bed while his wife tried to defend him. He tried to run, but it was useless. A once powerful drug lord, Herman now faced life in prison. And "life" is exactly what he found there.
So few of us really "see" people, giving them our time and presence. Author Carolyn Lacey discusses welcoming non-Christians into our lives like God does.
Hospitality sounds...exhausting. But author Carolyn Lacey knows hospitality can be extraordinary and oh-so-ordinary, welcoming people as God welcomes us.
Sometimes in stepfamilies, we take things out on each other that really are about someone or something from the past. Listen to Ron Deal talk with Shelby Abbott on how to keep unresolved issues of the past from damaging relationships in the present.
The roles of men and women in the church are so much more than stereotypes. Professor and author Kevin DeYoung dives into hard questions about gender roles.
In raising kids, what do biblical masculinity and femininity look like? Professor and author Kevin DeYoung explores why gender matters to God.
Can being a “submissive” wife also mean “strong”? Professor and author Kevin DeYoung tackles tough questions about marital roles.
Professor and author Kevin DeYoung knows men can be dictators or doormats. How can men initiate spiritual growth in ways compelling and compassionate?
“Am I being abused?” Psychologist Dr. David Clarke helps identify red flags in a friend’s relationship or your own—and what to do when you see those signs.
When the abuse starts, enough is enough. Psychologist Dr. David Clarke helps you form a plan to get out so you can assess your marriage for the long term.
“Real Life Loading” podcast host Shelby Abbott knows what young adults—sinking with doubt and anxiety--crave from the Church. Could you help?
“Real Life Loading” podcast host Shelby Abbott knows his podcast isn’t the only work in progress. His life story reminds him Jesus is all about the process.
Real Life Loading” is FamilyLife’s brand-new podcast for young adults. Here’s your chance to meet its host, author and speaker Shelby Abbott.
“I want to step up at home—but I have no idea what I’m doing!” FamilyLife President David Robbins talks about how to be the spiritual leader of your family.
You want to be a leader at home—but what’s that even look like? FamilyLife President David Robbins helps you step in and lead in the way you’re wired.
Musician and author Andrew Peterson chats about fueling kids’ imagination and creativity to open doors for the Kingdom of God.
Author & sports reporter Kim Anthony peeled back the layers of her secret world filled with drugs, violence, & financial strain—to overcome unfavorable odds.
Author & sports reporter Kim Anthony grew up with scarring realities. She relates a life story of unfavorable odds—and the moment that changed everything.
Stepfamilies can’t happen without loss. Author and counselor Ron Deal talks about how to engage kids in blended families—and start healing together.
If you’re a stepfamily, you face particular challenges. Author and counselor Ron Deal offers practical help towards blending a family with character.
“What difference can I make?” Fuller Youth Institute’s Brad Griffin & Kara Powell help you answer teens’ big questions—and locate purpose they crave."
“Where do I fit in?” Fuller Youth Institute’s Brad Griffin & Kara Powell offer connections to help teens find the belonging their souls are hunting.
After 1,200 interviews, Fuller Youth Institute’s Brad Griffin & Kara Powell offer conversations to navigate teens’ biggest questions--like, “Who am I?”
Humbled by the hard? When we’re low, author David Mathis believes there’s a response even more important than “why?”
Can we find humility by trying harder? Author David Mathis suggests surprising truth about what we can’t do when it comes to being humble...and what we can.
Is trying to be “the best you” actually ruining you? Author Dean Inserra dives into the satisfaction of getting over yourself to return to the humble truth.
When you suspect your marriage problem is actually your spouse—what then? Author Dean Inserra plunges into what to expect from marriage when it goes wrong.
In our quest for successful kids, is there a chance we get things...wrong? Author Dean Inserra challenges the vision we hand our kids of God-as-Life-Coach.
Skillet’s John Cooper knows the pull to succumb to a chaotic, relativistic world. But he’s determined to stay awake & alive to truth & its unmovable source.
How do we equip our kids so God thrives in them—and spills over to others? Skillet’s John and Korey Cooper chat about losing fear and steering kids to God.
When life throws curveballs, thriving can feel unreachable. Authors Kristen Clark & Bethany Beal relate pain and hope of life outside the one they dreamed.
Pummeled by disappointments, we can lose sight of who we are; who God is. Authors Kristen Clark & Bethany Beal get real about looking for God in deep grief.
When life’s detours are not part of the plan, how do you deal? Authors Kristen Clark & Bethany Beal get disappointment and longing—and the search for hope.
Is it possible to thrive in the mundane—when being a mom is hard? Author Liz Wann talks rest, critical camaraderie, & making disciples in simple moments.
Is motherhood stripping you clean? Author Liz Wann knows the pain of reaching limits. Here’s how being a mom both tears us down & rebuilds us like Jesus.
The benefit of "fun" is often overlooked when we consider how to build healthy stepfamilyrelationships. But Ron Deal's podcast guest, Dr. Jim Burns, says it's an important piece that can help connect relationships. Listen to their conversation about why and how intentional play can benefit your family.
Feeling the drift in your marriage? Author Gary Thomas explores how intimacy with God helps us go the distance in marriage and fight for lifelong love.
Could closeness with God breathe passion in your marriage? Author Gary Thomas helps you chase down spiritual purpose for closeness that lasts a lifetime.
When it comes to raising kids—what if perfection isn’t the goal? Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the monumental task of parenting kids right here, right now.
Learning how to parent can feel part adventure, part battle, part dumpster fire. Dave & Ann Wilson have your back with solid advice & practical application.
To raise your unique child, recognize your particular wiring. Bill Hendricks & his sister Bev explore how to parent through the lens of your giftedness.
Are you producing a product or parenting a person? Bill Hendricks and Bev Hendricks Godby help you craft an individualized approach for your unique child.
How’s your child different than every other? Rather than crank out a product, Bill Hendricks his sister Bev equip you to help your particular child thrive.
Feeling like a bad mom? Author Heather MacFadyen explores motives & emotions fueling your actions & judgments so you can lean toward the mom you long to be.
Grappling with responsibility & even failure as a mom over how your kids are turning out? Author Heather MacFadyen knows your anxiety—and how to deal.
Stuck feeling defeated as a mom? Don’t go it alone! Author Heather MacFadyen shows how you can be foster key relationships with God, others, & your kids to be the mom you want to be.
Feeling dry, unsatisfied, restless? Author Gretchen Saffles believes your life can be more—and you can be among well-watered women. Here’s how.
Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed, unable to thrive. If you’re longing for more, don’t miss the way to fullness and peace (at last).
Feeling lonely in marriage? Dr. Greg Smalley offers ideas to help you resolve conflict, start talking about what you’re carrying...and move back together.
Life has a way of moving us into roommates in marriage when we want to be soulmates. Ron Deal talks with Dr. Greg Smalley about how to stay deeply connected.
Where is God when it hurts? Author Erik Reed reflects on his intimate experience of God amidst his son’s suffering—and learning to trust God in the hard.
Author Erik Reed knows well the searing anger toward someone who’s changed your life forever. He retraces his path toward forgiving the unforgivable.
What’s it look like to trust God when bad things happen to good people? Author Erik Reed describes his search for God’s goodness amidst tragedy.
As your marriage ages, is love getting sloppy? Author Robert Wolgemuth challenges you make your last lap of marriage the best ever.
Too old to run fast? You’re not too old to run well. Author Robert Wolgemuth offers inspiration to run your last lap with purpose and strength.
Dealing with our bodies’ impulses is a raw, substantial part of our spirituality. Author Sam Allberry gets real about winning the battle, body & soul.
How can we bring God and the Bible into the painful complexities of gender dysphoria? Author Sam Allberry offers tips to express Jesus’ compassion and help.
What place do our bodies have in powerful, authentic spirituality? Author Sam Allberry explores the danger of undervaluing our bodies’ role in honoring God.
If we can’t sing, does musical worship still matter? Songwriters Keith & Kristyn Getty dig into the theology of how authentic worship shapes our families.
Could hymns be an easy button to drive lifelong theology into your family? Songwriters Keith & Kristyn Getty share how to sink truth into kids through music.
Can seasons of darkness help us see more clearly than ever? Singer & author Andrew Peterson describes his path through depression to resurrection.
Real (...occasionally awkward) conversations about body image vitally protect our kids. Authors Justin & Lindsey Holcomb explain these critical conversations.
How can we weave confidence and truth into our kids’ body image? Authors Lindsey & Justin Holcomb offer ideas to help kids embrace the image of God in them.
The blessings of working at home can be great and eternal. Author Courtney Reissig explains how it is not only a ministry to those in our homes, but an act of worship to our God.
In discussing gender and the Bible, do we lose what matters most? Authors Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher untangle what the Bible says...and doesn’t.
Could we be getting gender wrong? Authors Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher cast off the ways gender roles keep us from God’s expansive vision.
What if life takes a turn you never wanted? Singer-songwriter and author Laura Story gets real about loss—& learning to love the free fall of faith.
What happens when you kiss normal goodbye? Singer-songwriter Laura Story talks about life upended...& a God who is enough to be our fortress and resting place.
Author CJ Cagle challenges us to rethink our resources in light of God’s advice—& commands—on money: what’s dangerous, what’s wise, & how to get out of debt.
What’s God’s idea about retirement? Author CJ Cagle help us construct a vision of retirement reflecting His values, priorities, and purposes.
How do you appreciate God's gifts through loss and pain? Author Joe Rigney urges listeners to press into the pain while suffering to obtain a deeper connection to the Lord and realize their true gifts..
What do we do with God's gifts to us? Author Joe Rigney reminds listeners that these gifts are meant to be used as an act of worship and thankfulness to Him.
Can we enjoy the simple things in life and still honor God? Author Joe Rigney discusses how the the good things God gives us are invitations to know and enjoy him more deeply.
Combatting with a child in your stepfamily? Psychologist Danny Huerta offers ideas for dealing with disrespectful, distrustful, reactive, or troubled kids.
How do you help a lost or angry child who battles against the family? Ron Deal speaks with psychologist Danny Huerta on troubled kids in a stepfamily.
Blessing others: It’s a kind of superpower! Author Alan Wright digs into fears that keep us quiet—& the hows & whys of living a life of blessing instead.
Could blessing kids impact more than you dreamed? Author Alan Wright gives ideas to correct kids, proclaim identity, & shape their future using blessing.
What is a blessing—both receiving it, and blessing those we love? Author Alan Wright offers simple, biblical skills to impart life-changing affirmations.
Amidst the urgent—& the pull of passivity—how do dads carve out time together with kids? Author Jon Tyson helps you prioritize energy for what matters.
In intentional fatherhood--how do we handle the ways we’re weak? Author Jon Tyson offers tactics and hope to deal with inevitable wounds and weaknesses.
You want to raise sons who know what they believe, who they are, what they stand for. Author Jon Tyson helps fathers, grandfathers & mentors lead the way.
“What do I do when my spouse screws up?” Author James Merritt offers advice on reaching a new level of love and loyalty in marriage.
It’s much easier to be concerned with what’s outward than what’s inside of us. Bestselling author James Merritt examines how to live a life of authenticity.
How could you heal your story’s brokenness so you can share it? Bestselling author Sharon Jaynes talks about how to emerge from shame—toward healing.
Could God flip your story’s worst chapters? Bestselling author Sharon Jaynes relays God’s transformation of parts of her story she’d wished weren’t there.
Is sexual purity all about willpower? Drawing from his experience, author Garrett Kell provides insight & long-term strategies for your pathway to freedom.
Author and pastor Garrett Kell lived in the agony of his own secrets and porn addiction. But God used his breakdown for healing in Garrett--& his church.
Author and pastor Garrett Kell knows well the crushing weight of sexual sin. His story crosses abject hopelessness, suffocating guilt—and freedom at last.
Hope to break your blended family’s invisible walls? Author Laurie Polich Short & husband Jere offer ideas from the path to doggedly love their stepfamily.
How does God respond to our deepest wounds? Author David Mathis extends strength and comfort from the wounds of a fully-human Jesus.
Feel so familiar with Easter...that it’s hard to deeply appreciate? Author David Mathis helps us marvel at wounds of unfailing love & decisive victory.
Award-winning musician Jamie Grace has struggled with Tourette’s, ADHD, & anxiety. Here’s how she’s leaning into God’s journey for her—and finding quiet.
Award-winning musician Jamie Grace knows gritty realities of dealing with anxiety. Could God use your anxiety, like hers, to shape bedrock trust and beauty?
The good life is not found in unfettered options or accomplished by our hustle and hurry.Podcaster Ashley Hales shows how the life we crave is found within the confines of God's loving limits.
Wondering if there’s more to life than the daily grind of expectations and demand? Podcaster Ashley Hales shares how to slow down and escape the hustle.
Wondering how to parent when you're losing your mind--or your child is blowing their top?Authors Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey show how to move from reactive parenting to relational connection.
Power to Change® is a 30 minute interview style daily program. You’ll find in-depth interviews with authors, experts, pastors and sometimes every day people just like you. It’s funny, informative and engaging.
Husbands, wondering how to really love your wives? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share what women need and how to go to the next level!
What does love mean to your wife? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sharesimple questions for husbands to ask their wives and why it matters to hear what they have to say.
Conversation between husbands and wives about sex in marriage may be more important thanyou think! On FamilyLife Today, author Gary Thomas and therapist Debra Fileta (fil-LAY-tah) share how discussing the differences and challenges can build unforeseen closeness.
Conversation between husbands and wives about sex in marriage may be more important thanyou think! On FamilyLife Today, author Gary Thomas and therapist Debra Fileta (fil-LAY-tah) share how discussing the differences and challenges can build unforeseen closeness.
Is it a challenge for you to talk with your spouse about sex in your marriage? On FamilyLifeToday, author Gary Thomas and therapist Debra Fileta (fil-LAY-tah) discuss how the conversation can help couples thrive relationally.
Escaping the prison of pornography IS possible! On FamilyLife Today, author Ray Ortlund inspires listeners to hold fast to the truth and have genuine hope for the future!
Are you wanting freedom, real freedom, from the porn prison--for you or someone you love? On FamilyLife Today, author Ray Ortlund cheers us on to recognize our value under God and begin a movement of liberty!
How do we, as Christians, talk about pornography, physical intimacy, and LGBTQ culture withthose we care about? On FamilyLife Today, speaker and author Sean McDowell addresses the brokenness our world faces and what it means to honor another person.
When is it okay to have sex? Author Sean McDowell gives the critical need-to-know about when to have sex—and avoid destruction and regret.
What does love look like? Author Sean McDowell looks at the difference between real love, sex, and our craving to be known.
Wondering how to be a better lover? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson explain ways they were getting it all wrong--and their "aha's" about great married sex.
If sex is supposed to be natural, why’s it so...complicated? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share some of the need-to-know about sex that no one’s talking about.
Wishing for an exit strategy--or just some soul care--in the wear and worry of motherhood? Author Maggie Combs offers strategies when you're feeling starved.
Has motherhood left you lonely? Author Maggie Combs offers solutions when you long for relationship—and long to be known.
Suffocating under the weight of mom guilt? Author Maggie Combs gives her true confessions of motherhood and the "rules" moms struggle beneath—and how to seize their freedom.
Wonder what submission is (and isn't)? Clinical psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Juli Slattery discusses how women can walk with men as partners in marriage.
If you're feeling like an unseen servant, there may be more blessing in it than you think. Drs Beth Robinson and Latayne Scott share the joys they've experienced in walking it out in their own lives.
The problem with social media and mental health is really affecting our kids, but what do we do about it? Author, Jonathan McKee, helps parents understand the connection and how to talk to kids about it.
Do your kids have an addiction to social media? Author, Jonathan McKee addresses the dangers and how to engage your kids.
Kids with phones are a big deal! On FamilyLife Today, Jonathan McKee, author of over 25 books,helps parents understand the value of connection with their kids, concerns about their phones and some tips on how to talk about it all.
Do you and your spouse want to be better together? FamilyLife President David Robbins, and his wife Meg, share a surprise source for strength in your marriage.
Are those leading the marriage ministry of FamilyLife the real deal? Get a closer look at themarriage of FamilyLife President David Robbins, and his wife Meg, as they discuss the ups and downs of learning how to work as a team.
Like physical health, your marriage’s spiritual health determines resilience & strength for what hurtles your way. Authors Dave & Ashley Willis cheer you on.
Could your physical health influence how you act toward your spouse? Bestselling authors Dave & Ashley Willis chat about genuine change in your bodies & relationship.
Why's emotional health a big deal in marriage? Bestselling authors Dave & Ashley Willis share their story--and how vulnerability became their game changer.
How do you live with a bitter person? Stephen talks about the story in the bible of Niomi, who has two sons and a husband who all died and left her desolate during a terrible famine. She turned bitter and it took time for her heart to soften but all along her daughter in law, Ruth stayed sweet and exercised faith even when she was surrounded by the bitterness. You can still be a Ruth, exercise faith when you’re surrounded by bitterness. God is faithful. In Christ you can choose to do and think, believe what he wants in the moment. When you’re living in bitterness, the voices you are listening to are critical.. Stop listening to bitter voices, even when sometimes that’s your own. Check whatever you’re thinking with the principles of scripture.
Express your feelings to the one you’re bitter about, forgive them and pray for them and ask God to help. There's something more powerful than someone else, if the father has already died and forgiven you, then we need to do that for others. You don’t need to spend time thinking about the failure of others or lack of repentance for people- there can still be peace in your heart. Dave talks about the bitterness he had with his dad when he divorced his mom. Dave approached him and tried to sever the relationship and did Romans 12, then God worked in his heart and gave him peace, even though he didn’t get the response he was looking for, through God’s grace, he could receive peace. Freedom starts today, it starts with email, phone call, and starts the step towards the journey.
Stephen Viars talks about how bitterness is something we face in a sin cursed world. He goes on to tell a couple of stories to solidify this view and then proclaims that each of our hearts know its own bitterness. Through the power of Jesus, we can have a new heart, we can process hurts and not become bitter, that’s the goal and that’s the hope. How can we handle bitterness? To handle this bitterness we must focus on lamenting to God and being vulnerable with him. He can then turn us around and create an intervention in our hearts.
If you have ever experienced trauma, then you know how hard it is to heal. Debra Fileta explains what trauma is like and how the healing process works.
Our emotional health affects every area of our lives. Debra Fileta shares the importance of putting words to our emotions and living in the truth.
Learn more about God’s heart & theology, what exactly does the Bible say? All of gods designed wrath has been fully exhausted on the cross of Jesus. He experienced hell and condemnation and you can always count on his love. Any attribute that god is he is that 100%. For us to understand the proper true vision how god we need to spend time with him, in his word, get to know him.
We will stumble through the Christian life and fail. Maybe some of you have thoughts of not measuring up to Jesus, like he is holding up a clipboard and grading us. We need to remember that his deepest joy is pulling us up and we are worthy enough because of Jesus.
Dane speaks about how the theology of God being Gentle and Lowly and refers to Matthew 11:28- 30 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Dave and Ann Wilson continue their conversation with NFL players Dan Orlovsky, Jon Kitna, and Josh McCown. They talk about the lasting legacy of their years together in Detroit, not just playing football but also letting their light shine (Matthew 5:16). They offer wisdom to parents raising kids who play sports, answering questions like: "Should parents allow their children to play football given all we now know about head injuries (CTE)?" and "Should we allow our son to play travel baseball?"
Dave Wilson is joined by former NFL quarterbacks Dan Orlovsky, Jon Kitna, and Josh McCown to provide an inside peek into their time together with the Detroit Lions. While they did not enjoy a lot of success on the field, they experienced a spiritual revival within their team. By the end of it, they saw over 39 players, wives, and children baptized for Christ. As Orlovsky describes it, all three players were psycho-maniacal, obsessive competitors on the field. But they embraced a higher mission as Christ-followers: to be incredible husbands, remarkable fathers, and amazing teammates.
How do you pass your faith to your kids? Dave and Ann Wilson describe what impact you'll have on your children if you set the example of honoring those around you.
What do your family values look like? Dave and Ann Wilson talk about honoring God first, so that we might then honor others.
How do we get our kids to care about the real meaning of Christmas? Clayton Greene offers a creative and personal idea.
Like most adopted children, Judge Joseph Wood longed to know his birth parents as a child. He shares the story of his struggles and God's hand of providence in his life.
Do you have a heart for foster care or adoption? Judge Joseph Wood tells his story of how he was found as a baby in a box, brought to an orphanage, and what God did to change his life.
We all make mistakes, and our children WILL make mistakes. Crystal Paine shares how to trust God when parenting our children.
What you truly believe about God's love will affect how you parent your kids. Crystal Paine addresses our self talk and how to love our kids where they are.
Do you struggle with how others see you as a parent? Crystal Paine guarantees that parents cannot fail if they do ONE thing.
We can't always see what God is doing. Ray McKelvy tells of his walk with God, meeting his wife, and his estranged dad being invited back into his life. In reconnecting with his father after 29 years, he learns that his real story was much more than he thought.
Connecting the present with the past is good. Ray McKelvy tells his story about not knowing his real father and being the man of the house. Another father figure stepped into his life, only to then separate from his mom, and the devastation he felt left him searching for his identity.
Navigating today's LGBTQ culture is confusing and sometimes scary to some Christians, but Rebecca McLaughlin highlights the truth of God's perfect love and what that means for our relationships.
It is good to ask questions and to even disagree at times. Rebecca McLaughlin discusses loving others from the ground up, showing respect and humility toward those who disagree with what we believe.
Not having all the answers can be intimidating to parents, but Rebecca McLaughlin encourages us that the closer our kids look into the truth, the brighter Jesus shines.
What kind of priorities should we have for our families? Dave Wilson highlights the importance of "honor" in our homes and how it affects every area of our lives.
What should we strive for as a family? Dave Wilson delivers a word on God's dream for the family, and what it can look like to live it out.
Did you know that screens can actually affect your health? David Murrow shares the good, bad, and unexpected effects of screen usage and how to make healthy choices.
Screens can give us the false impression that we rule our digital kingdom with the touch of a button. David Murrow warns us that having the tools is not the problem, but drowning in them is.
Do you feel like the screens in your home are competing with you for your family's attention? David Murrow discusses why it's so common and what can be done to help.
How can we worship God through the really hard times? Courtney Reissig shares her story and tells how God met her through His Word.
Sometimes it can be difficult to put our feelings into words. Courtney Reissig shares how God can actually use the Psalms to help us get in touch with our emotions.
What makes some young adults resilient in the faith, while others walk away completely? Pastor Mark Matlock and researcher David Kinnaman talk about the five characteristics and practices of resilient Christians: experiencing Jesus; forging meaningful, intergenerational relationships; developing cultural discernment; training for vocational discipleship; and engaging in counter- cultural mission.
How are our kids actually living out their faith in a post-Christian world? David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock, authors of "Faith for Exiles," explain the difference between the four types of spiritual exiles: "nomads" or lapsed Christians, habitual church goers, prodigals who have left the faith behind, and resilient disciples—those with a vibrant and robust faith. Together they remind parents of the correlation between parents who are on fire for the Lord with a vibrant faith and kids who spiritually follow in their footsteps.
Authors David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock talk about the challenges youth face spiritually as they navigate all the opposing views and opinions of the spiritual Babylon we're living in. Kinnaman, who has been with Barna Research Group for 25 years, explains that the gap between Christians and non-Christians is growing, and our youth face a large chasm from which to interpret their faith. With the constant drizzle of news and information, they are feeling more anxiety and fear. Together Kinnaman and Matlock explain how parents can help their children use technology wisely.
What would you do if your child was being bullied? Jonathan McKee talks about his own bullied past and coaches parents on what to do if they suspect their child is being harrassed.
Our world is full of sexually broken people. Juli Slattery and Ron Deal share a balanced message to encourage help and healing.
How we think about sex reflects how we view the world we live in and the God who created it. Juli Slattery and Ron Deal examine the mixed messages of the purity culture with truth and clarity.
The messages our daughters hear are so important! Matt and Lisa Jacobson reveal how vital a parent's voice truly is for speaking God's truth in ways our daughters can hear.
Knowing and embracing our identity in Christ is so important. Matt and Lisa Jacobson tell us how this specifically relates to our sons.
How can you stay in your marriage and do it well? Dave and Ann Wilson share four ways to strengthen your relationship.
How can you keep going in your marriage when it feels so hard? Dave and Ann Wilson encourage couples to persevere and finish well.
Do you want your kids to open up more? Becky Harling shares what parents can do to help their children express themselves.
Do you struggle with getting your kids to talk to you? Becky Harling explains how to give them a voice.
All of us can remember words that impacted us in positive or negative ways. Today, Dave and Ann Wilson tell us five ways to leverage our words for good.
Why is it a big deal who I sleep with? Sam Allberry addresses the value of sex for our whole selves and explains how we find our ultimate fulfillment in Christ.
Does God really care who I sleep with? Sam Allberry presents the Good News of Jesus and tells how it is life-giving to those who desire to give and receive physical love.
Are you struggling with raising your teen? Dave and Ann Wilson present the top five things parents can do to parent their teenagers.
As Christians, we want our kids to love and follow Jesus. Janel Breitenstein encourages us to evaluate our parenting goals so that we may encourage lasting habits that prepare kids for a bold relationship with Him.
Are you looking for doable ways to disciple your children? Janel Breitenstein offers ideas to build spiritual life skills for kids and encourage their Christ-anchored identity.
Preparing to blend a family comes with unique dynamics. Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, talks about his book, "Preparing To Blend," addressing not just the joining of two hearts, but those of the whole family.
Are you engaged or just beginning a blended family? Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, discusses how couples can prepare their families to blend with intentionality and joy.
How do we protect our marriages in a world that tries to pull us apart? John and Debra Fileta break down three main areas of needed protection and share invaluable advice from their own marriage.
Women want to see their husbands as their heroes, and men want their wives to see them that way, too. So why is it so hard? Juli Slattery helps couples understand the balance between seeing flaws and speaking life.
Wives, do your "helpful" suggestions sometimes come across as criticism to your husband? Psychologist and author, Juli Slattery, shares what a helper looks like in light of who God is.
Alex Kendrick explores how our relationships with God and our spouse affects our worship.
Seeing marriages fail can sometimes make a person wonder, "What's the point?" Pastor and author, Jonathan Pokluda, clearly explains marriage's purpose and design.
Marriages are breakable, but worth fighting for. Pastor and author, Jonathan Pokluda, teaches us about the greatest enemy of marriage and how to combat it.
Is your heart hurting? Dave and Ann Wilson explain how God's presence and purpose are often greatest in our darkest valleys.
In the middle of life's storms, it can be difficult to find our way. Dave and Ann Wilson discuss the struggle between trusting what we see versus trusting what God says.
Ann Wilson, co-host of FamilyLife Today, gets real about some of her greatest parenting mistakes, sharing advice from what God has taught her.
Dave Wilson, co-host of FamilyLife Today, reveals some of his greatest parenting mistakes and shares how he experienced God's grace in the midst of them.
Feel like you mess up all the time? You're not alone. Pastor John Elmore helps listeners understand why the struggle exists and shares about the power to overcome each day.
How do we deal with the real life that happens everyday? Pastor John Elmore discusses how BEING REAL is part of the answer.
Confessing his once-held belief that freedom in Christ was a lie, Pastor John Elmore shares his journey of addiction, near-suicide, and the story of how God intervened.
Christian film producers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick provide a teaser discussion and behind-the- scene stories for their upcoming movie, "Show Me The Father."
Are you wondering what to do about a crossraods in your marriage? Carey and Toni Nieuwhof talk through the options, providing direction and hope.
We all carry "mud" into our marriages. Carey and Toni Nieuwhof discuss what the "mud" really is and how to deal with it.
Are you "done" with marriage as you you have been doing it? Carey and Toni Nieuwhof explain how coming to the end of yourself is the best place to be.
Is God someone you can really trust? Dave Wilson tackles the interplay of faith and fear, declaring that God is bigger than anything you may face.
Affirmation is one of the core needs of men. Through sharing Ephesians 5, Dave Wilson encourages women to build into their marriages by becoming their husbands' biggest cheerleader!
It's true that "love" is an action word and not just a feeling. Dave Wilson directs men to apply the truth from Ephesians 5 to their marriages to experience a love that will grow.
Unhealed hurt can often lead to bitterness. Lysa TerKeurst charts a path towards forgiveness by setting healthy boundaries, so that even when we are hurt, we don't have to live with bitterness.
When we are hurt by people we trust, the trauma runs deep, but Lysa TerKeurst encourages us to find healing by declaring what is true of God.
There are times when our pain seems unbearable. Lysa TerKeurst talks honestly about how some of her deepest pain affected her life, and how the blood of Jesus not only covered it, but became her anthem to help others.
Former baseball All-Star, Darryl Strawberry, along with his wife Tracy, declare that the most important thing for one's true identity is living God's plan.
We all understand that material things are not as important as relationships. So, what lies behind the clutter of our lives? On today's program, Kathi Lipp offers tips and perspectives to de-clutter our hearts.
Conversations about money and inheritances can be uncomfortable. But wouldn't it be better to talk about it with family members while you can, rather than to leave it to the state to decide after you're gone? Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended, walks through different scenarios, and gives suggestions about how to make wise money decisions.
You can tell a lot about what a person values by the choices they make with money. Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended, says finances and personal values are especially complicated in blended families. Ron urges couples thinking about blending a family, to plan, plan, plan, for your financial future together. He lists practical tools to help make asset management easier.
Our purse strings are tied to our heart strings. Financial advisor Art Rainer encourages believers to showcase the generosity of God by giving generously to those in need. Rainer lists eight money milestones couples can aim for that can help them get their finances and their giving on track.
Art Rainer, author of “The Marriage Challenge: A Finance Guide for Married Couples,” talks about four different money personalities in marriage: the saver, spender, investor, and ignorer. He explains how to talk about money before and after marriage, including how to address bad money habits, like hiding purchases, that can derail a marriage.
Financial expert Art Rainer shares how his parents' handling of the family finances influenced his own approach to money. Rainer reminds us that God wants believers to be conduits of His blessings. As we give generously, we advance God’s kingdom.
Nancy Guthrie, author of "What Every Child Should Know About Prayer," recalls a season in her parenting when she realized she was worrying a lot more than praying. She fed her fears and allowed her train of thought to take her to the worst possible outcome. She realized her desires needed to be shaped by the Word of God. So many times parents' prayers revolve around asking God to give their child an appetite for the Word, but using the Scriptures to pray helps parents pray for even deeper things.
When teaching kids to pray, Nancy Guthrie admits that thank you's dominate, and requests follow. Guthrie's desire is to see children grounded in the Scriptures and practicing real prayer. This requires that children understand who God is, which will help them move into prayers of confession—an aspect often missing in family prayer times. Kids follow what we do more than what we say. If we want our kids to have an intimate relationship with God, we need to model that.
In marriage, we can mistakenly assume our spouses know how much we love them. Authors Aaron and Jamie Ivey cheer us on to become our spouse's greatest cheerleader and to understand how vital it is to a marriage.
What does God's love look like? Authors Aaron and Jamie Ivey share that just as two different colors can add depth and beauty to a canvas, a marriage of two people is a painting that can speak the truth about God to those who experience it.
Whether you really like your spouse or you aren't feeling anything, Aaron and Jamie Ivey, authors of "Complement," assert that "choosing together" in marriage is surprisingly beautiful. Listen as they share with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson about complementing one another with purpose.
Christopher Yuan knows what it’s like to be a captive. A former drug dealer who discovered he had HIV while serving time in prison, Yuan shares how God got his attention and eventually, his heart. Yuan explains what it’s like for him now that his identity is in Christ.
Author Christopher Yuan, talks freely about his identity as a Christian. Realizing he’s in Christ and bears God’s image gave him a new identity as a Christ follower.
Christopher Yuan delves into the meaning of holy sexuality as prescribed in the Scriptures: chastity in singleness or faithfulness in marriage. Yuan explains chastity is more than just abstinence. It’s about holiness and wholeness. While faithfulness includes being faithful emotionally and physically, there’s more to that, too. Hear Yuan explain how Christians find their identity in Christ, not sex.
When life threatens to beat you down, don't lose sight of each other. That's the advice of authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson. The Jacobsons reflect on a particularly difficult time in their marriage—the birth of their fifth child, who was born with brain damage after suffering a stroke in utero. The long days in the hospital's ICU, along with starting a new company and caring for four other children at home, put a strain on their marriage. Matt explains what it means to "act like a man," and love and protect your wife and children in difficult times.
What does it mean to love your wife like Christ loves the church? Authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson tell how simple, daily gestures of love and kindness can make a big difference in a marriage. Hear them share practical tips for loving your wife in a way that honors her and the Lord.
As the lead singer of the band Sanctus Real, Matt Hammitt had assumed loving Jesus would overcome his neglect of his marriage. But a moment at the dining room table changed everything when his wife, Sarah, made the desperate plea, "I need you to lead me." Matt describes the look on her face that day compared to the joyful look in their wedding photo hanging on the wall. This led not only to their reconciliation, but also to them co-writing the powerful song "Lead Me."
Matt and Sarah Hammitt describe the many risk factors facing their marriage due to his musical career as the lead singer of the band Sanctus Real. Sarah persisted in her desire to resolve their issues and prioritize the marriage, but Matt found it easier to pour himself into his traveling musical career and avoid the conflict.
Dads, what do you wish your daughters would say about you when you are gone? It's never too late to win your daughter's heart. Michelle Watson Canfield encourages fathers to stay invested in their daughters' lives.
Dads, what do you wish your daughters would say about you when you are gone? It's never too late to win your daughter's heart. Michelle Watson Canfield encourages fathers to stay invested in their daughters' lives.
Men often like to cut to the bottom line of a conversation, but a girl’s heart often opens by sharing words. Michelle Watson Canfield bridges that gap by sharing practical communication tips, along with ideas of what to do when a daughter pulls away.
Girls long for a good relationship with their dads, but dads often have a hard time knowing how to talk to their daughters. That’s why Michelle Watson Canfield wrote her most recent book, "Let’s Talk." Michelle shares conversation starters that can knit the hearts of dads and daughters together in a meaningful way.
Our words are so important in managing our households, but sometimes our words get us in trouble. Chap Bettis discusses with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson the need for a strategy in the home and some practical ideas of what that can look like.
Chap Bettis explains how to evaluate our anger toward our children. Anger is not always sinful, but can be destructive, so he talks about having good desires for our kids and expressing those desires in constructive ways.
Triggers in marriage can take many forms —like financial differences, not feeling loved, or intimacy problems —but there’s hope! Guy and Amber Lia share valuable insight on communication and the fulfillment we find in Christ.
How can we be outward focused and winsome to our friends and neighbors if we are constantly fighting each other? What needs to happen to break the cycle? Guy and Amber Lia speak about how to deal with conflict and reflect Christ’s love to one another.
Why are some of our biggest triggers exposed in our marriage relationship, and what do we do about them? Guy and Amber Lia real-life examples of hurt and healing.
There are times, like during the pandemic, when it’s challenging to figure out how to show hospitality. Morgan Tyree explains that knowing one’s hospitality gifting can help build strong connection with others and even pull together the rest of the family.
Hospitality is meant for the purpose of “loving our neighbor,” but often we can overcomplicate it and feel overwhelmed. Morgan Tyree talks about how learning our “hospitality personality” frees us from stress so that we can bless others.
We may never have award-winning memories of being the greatest of parents, but often the guilt and shame of our parenting mistakes can haunt us. How can we keep from being sidelined? Dave and Ann Wilson share wisdom about recognizing Satan’s schemes and embracing God’s forgiveness.
In the Bible, children are referred to as “arrows in the hand of a warrior,” and arrows are meant to be pointed at something and released. What’s our target? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they discuss building a legacy with a strategic aim.
As parents, we often think about the future and what expectations and dreams we have for our children. But how do we balance our desires for their good with surrendering their lives to the One who created them? Dave and Ann Wilson give insight on having plans for our kids, while understanding God has a bigger one.
In today's world, it's easy to doubt we have what it takes to reach our neighbors for Christ. On FamilyLife Today, authors Chris and Elizabeth McKinney debunk that myth and talk with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson about discovering God's purpose for where He's placed us.
We know we are to "love our neighbors," but what does it look like to love the actual neighbors who live around us? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with authors, Chris and Elizabeth McKinney, about their book, "Placed For a Purpose," and how to practice the art of neighboring.
Did you know that there are different seasons common to all marriages? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with authors Jackie and Stephana [steff-ANN-uh] Bledsoe about the patterns all couples face, the ups and downs, and how it's all worth fighting for.
Do you ever feel like your marriage is like a multi-ring circus? You're not alone! On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with authors Jackie and Stephana [steff-ANN- uh] Bledsoe about the purpose in seven different rings, what they looked like in their marriage, and how common they are to every marriage.
What's more important than the ring in a marriage engagement? On FamilyLife Today, join Dave and Ann Wilson as they interview authors and speakers, Jackie and Stephana [steff-ANN-uh] Bledsoe, about their book, "The Seven Rings of Marriage," and what they wish they hadn’t learned the hard way.
Today on the broadcast, Ron Deal and Lore Ferguson Wilbert discuss the healing journey she's experienced as her husband's second wife. She suggests adopting a heart of compassion instead of competition.
As a second wife or second husband, have you ever felt second best? Today on the broadcast, Ron Deal talks with Lore Ferguson Wilbert about how to combat the insecurities that naturally arise in second marriages.
When a bad mood starts creeps into your mind, consider doing an act of kindness. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author, Nicole Phillips, about the secret to chasing the clouds away!
What character qualities mark your life? On FamilyLife Today join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with author and podcaster, Nicole Philliips, about the positive physical and emotional effects that a life of kindness produces.
Does your “inner meanie” get the best of you? That used to be normal for today's guest. Listen as hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author, Nicole Phillips, about her book, "The Negativity Remedy," and the ordinary interaction that forever changed her perspective.
Do you struggle with being honest about your weaknesses? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author, Sharon Hersh, about the freedom of walking in the identity God has for us.
Do you ever feel like you have to prove yourself worthy for God to love you? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author and speaker, Sharon Hersh, about her book, "Belonging," and the life of addiction she knew needed God's healing.
All loving parents want healthy relationships for their children, but what do we do when we see red flags? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author and counselor, Doyle Roth, about how to know when someone is toxic and what to do about it.
What does it look like for parents to wait on the Lord when they see toxic tendencies in their child’s spouse? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Doyle Roth about preserving relationships as you navigate difficult patterns of behavior.
How can a parent respond when their child is married to a toxic person? Join hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author and counselor Doyle Roth about his new book, "Toxic Sons- and Daughters-In-Law." Learn ways to wade through the difficulties that come with those hard relationships.
What does a Christian marriage look like? To know that, you must start with God's definition of love. Kevin DeYoung talks about the "Three M's of Love" according to the Bible.
In order to be successful in marriage, spouses must forgive each other often. But the only way to do that is to have a solid grasp of God's great forgiveness of us through Christ. Voddie Baucham shares a message on forgiveness based on Ephesians 4.
Gary Thomas encourages husbands and wives to love their spouses by eliminating the things in their marriage that irritate them. He describes what it takes to deepen intimacy in marriage.
Women and men are different, right? Ann Wilson punctuates that obvious point with a resounding "YES" as she exhorts wives to use the power of their femininity to build up their husbands.
Dave Wilson admits he's as messed up as the next guy. The only difference is Jesus and the courage Dave finds in following God's instruction for men to be strong and courageous.
What’s the big deal about having sex before marriage? The statistics may surprise you! On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Shelby Abbott about his book, "What’s the Point," and being intentional with your most important human relationships.
Can God truly take the hardest things in our lives and do something miraculous through them? Yes! On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with author Vaneetha Risner [RIZE-nur] about the devastation she faced in divorce and how God used it to bring about something more wonderful than she could’ve ever imagined.
How can we have hope when it seems like things can’t possibly get any worse? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with author Vaneetha Risner [RIZE-nur] about her painful diagnosis, her husband’s rejection, and how God faithfully saw her and her family through it all.
The death of someone close to us is one of the hardest things we will ever face. On FamilyLife Today, author Vaneetha Risner [RIZE-nur] tells hosts Dave and Ann Wilson the story of how God met her after the tragic loss of her son and the healing his life still brings to others.
Have you ever believed that nothing good can come out of terrible circumstances? On FamilyLife Today, Vaneetha Risner [RIZE-nur], author of the book "Walking Through Fire," joins hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as she tells her story of how God has a purpose for her pain. Hear how she developed polio at 3 months of age and faced overwhelming adversity in her life.
How do I help someone being abused? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with counselor and author Darby Strickland about understanding the truth and walking in love with those in that situation.
How do we know what’s abuse and what’s not? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they speak with counselor and author Darby Strickland about her book, "Is It Abuse?" to understand its complexity and how to recognize it.
Marshall Segal talks to singles about the purpose of dating. Segal, who admits to having his share of dating regrets before finally meeting and marrying his wife, encourages singles to slow down and thoroughly get to know the person they are interested in. Singles should try and enfold the person into their community of family and friends, and plan activities they can do in a group setting.
Marshall Segal, a writer and managing editor for DesiringGod.org, knows that most singles want to get married. But how do they prepare for that day, especially when they're not dating? Segal encourages young women to wait on the Lord and keep their eyes open for men who love godliness. You want a man to love Jesus first and foremost. No one is calling you to be joyful about singleness, but joy can still be found in the presence of Christ.
Author Marshall Segal explains what it means to live and date with purpose. Segal, who is a husband and father now, reflects on his single years and the lessons he learned while pursuing love and marriage. Admittedly, he jumped into the dating game way too early, stayed in relationships way too long, and crossed a few boundaries sexually. Eventually he learned how to do it right. Segal takes a moment to coach parents whose teens are eager to date.
There is good that can come from some of our most difficult circumstances. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they speak with pastor and author Sam Crabtree about the benefits we receive in practicing gratitude in the midst of hard times, on FamilyLife Today.
How can we give thanks in the midst of hard things? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with pastor and author Sam Crabtree about how practicing thankfulness helps us see with fresh eyes.
When the people in your family hurt you the most, what do you do? Gary Thomas, author of "When to Walk Away," explains that if a family member enjoys tearing you down and destroying the relationship, then it may be time to walk away. You can't fix your family of origin, but you do have the perfect opportunity to build a new legacy and a new family. We need to protect our family members from evil, and if that means limiting our time with those who are destructive, even at holidays, then so be it. Don't let a toxic
Is your spouse mentally and emotionally draining you? Author Gary Thomas explains that when a spouse is controlling or has a murderous spirit, it might be necessary, in some circumstances, to walk away. Thomas reminds us that a person who is anti-God eventually becomes anti-us. If a man or woman is intentionally destroying those around them but wants to stay in the relationship, it might be because they want to preserve their platform for abuse. Sometimes separation or divorce can be a tool to remove the abusive behavior. Thomas contrasts a toxic marriage from a difficult marriage.
Sometimes it's best to just walk away. That's what best-selling author and pastor Gary Thomas wants you to know when facing toxic people. Thomas remembers learning this lesson after a particular blog post he wrote became popular. One woman made it her mission to discredit him and his family, any chance she could. After trying his best to appease the disgruntled woman, a friend of Gary's suggested he read the book of Luke and count how many times Jesus walked away. To Gary's amazement, Jesus walked away from people 41 times in the gospels. Thomas defines what a toxic person does, and explains the best way to deal with them.
Is your love tank empty? Listen as Bob Lepine and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share hope of how to get truly filled up again. Join us on FamilyLife Today.
Are you wondering how to keep going in your marriage? On FamilyLife Today, Bob Lepine and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share about how God can take the ashes of real life and make them beautiful.
Do you catch yourself being rude, irritable, or resentful with your spouse? Bob Lepine, along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, share about share about how to make a fresh start, on FamilyLife Today.
How can we truly be happy? FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Derwin Gray about his new book, "The Good Life," and fulfilling the longing in our souls.
We all get discouraged, but according to former NFL football player Derwin Gray, it is possible for you to really live "The Good Life." Join us today with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today.
Do you find it difficult to live out your faith in your work? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with ESPN commentator Jason Romano about how to bloom where you are planted
According to former ESPN commentator Jason Romano, the secret to leadership on the field and at home is simple and surprising. The secret is service. Join us on FamilyLife Today.
When you're in a war, like pornography, it makes sense to have a strategy for the battles. On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Dr. Joe Rigney about how to overcome the enemy and walk in victory.
Pornography actually re-wires God-given parts of our brains meant to draw us to our mate. On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with author Dr. Joe Rigney about unmasking the devil’s schemes and finding freedom.
Have you or someone you love been swept up in the influence of pornography? Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with Dr. Joe Rigney, author of "More Than a Battle," about how to find healing.
What do we do when we find ourselves drifting apart in marriage? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author and Director of FamilyLife Blended, Ron Deal, about being intentional with our spouses.
Wouldn't it be nice to have maintenance check-ups to make a marriage run more smoothly? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with FamilyLife's own Ron Deal about practical thoughts on creating marital sparks and keeping the fire alive.
What do we do when life's circumstances seem hopeless? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with pastor and author John Piper about crying out to God in our distress, knowing His providence ensures NOTHING is impossible!
Have you wondered where God is in the midst of pain and suffering? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson discuss with pastor and author John Piper how God's sovereignty and grace are in all things.
Is it possible to truly trust God in the midst of all that is going on around us? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with well-respected pastor and author John Piper about his new book, "Providence," and how God brings good through brokenness.
The topic of abortion is one wrought with controversy and struggle—even in today's churches. Join pastor and author Bob Lepine on FamilyLife Today as he shares a compelling and compassionate word from Scripture that focuses our attention on the heart of God.
"Am I good enough?" On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson join author Jamie Ivey to discuss the balance between who we are and who we're becoming in Christ.
Do you ever struggle with comparing yourself to others? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author and podcaster Jamie Ivey about seeing yourself as God's masterpiece.
We are all on a journey of figuring out who we are. On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson interview "You Be You" author, Jamie Ivey, about discovering God's purpose for our lives.
Do you ever struggle with knowing how to best reach your introverted child? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with author Holley Gerth on how to love and understand your introverted child.
Are you or your spouse introverted? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author Holley Gerth about celebrating the spouse God has given us.
Are you, or someone you love, an introvert? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with Holley Gerth, author of the book "The Powerful Purpose of Introverts," about the misconceptions and surprising truth of what it really means to be an introvert.
What's truly important when discipling our children? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today, as they talk with author, Chap Bettis (BETT-iss), about the myths we often believe about discipling our kids.
As we make disciples and reach across the oceans, are we also reaching across the dinner table? On FamilyLife Today, join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they talk with Chap Bettis (BETT-iss), author of the book "The Disciple-Making Parent," on fulfilling the Great Commission through our own children.
What does it look like to live out a Christian faith and marriage in the NFL? Listen as FamilyLife hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and his wife, Julie, on living for Christ in the world of professional football.
Would you like to get a behind-the-scenes look into the godly marriage of an NFL quarterback? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they interview Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Minnesesota Vikings, and his wife, Julie, on how God brought them together and their walk with Him as a couple.
Dr. Marcus Warner and Reverend Chris Coursey, authors of the book “The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages,” reveal four habits that will make your marriage happier. Find out more about the habits of playing together, appreciating one another, listening for emotion, and nurturing a rhythm.
Dr. Marcus Warner and Reverend Chris Coursey encourage couples to cultivate joy in their marriage. They point out recent discoveries in brain science that are shown to increase joy in couples.
Dave and Ann Wilson are very transparent about the early challenges in their marriage. Today, they tell the remarkable God-orchestrated story of how they started dating and how they got engaged.
How do you keep walking forward, when all hope seems gone? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to hear the dramatic story of Katherine James as she recalls how the Lord walked alongside her during the dark days of her son's drug addiction.
Have you ever wondered how a good kid could get caught up in bad decisions? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Katherine James, author of "A Prayer for Orion," about the journey she had with her son.
Pastor Dean Inserra contrasts the difference between those who say they are a Christian and actual followers of Jesus Christ. Inserra walks us through the list of eight different cultural Christians, including Country Club Christian, Christmas and Easter Christian, and Social Justice Christian, and tells why these people are missing the mark.
If you grew up going to church, does that automatically make you a Christian? Author Dean Inserra reminds us that salvation isn't a right of passage, but a response to your understanding to the good news of Jesus Christ. Find out what you should say to a child when he or she wants to ask Jesus into their heart.
America may be the largest mission field yet. Why? Author Dean Inserra explains there are plenty of people who claim to be Christians—they believe in God and are good people, but when it comes to Christ’s atoning work on the cross, they are clueless. Inserra talks about the best way to reach people who don't know they're lost.
Family coaches Josh and Christi Straub explain what it means to be emotionally safe and how feeling safe is the hallmark of an emotionally healthy home. The Straubs explain the value of teaching children to identify feelings like: jealous, guilty, angry, sad, surprised and embarrassed. They include a feelings chart in the back of their book that parents can use with their children.
Parents don't always know what their children are feeling. Authors and counselors Josh and Christi Straub explain how their children’s book, “What Am I Feeling?,” can help children identify and name what’s going on in their hearts. Learning to control your emotions begins, Josh says, with learning to name what you're feeling.
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Laura Story talks about life with her husband Martin, who suffers from a memory deficit due to a brain tumor. Although challenging, Story sees his disability as God’s means of grace and tells how God has slowed them down through these circumstances to live in the moment and see His goodness. Faith, she reminds us, is praising God even when we don't see Him.
Christian singer and songwriter Laura Story talks about the song, “Indescribable,” that launched her career and tells how she’s found joy in her circumstances. Laura’s husband, Martin, whom she’s been married to since 2004, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and lives with memory deficit.
What do you say to someone who believes abortion is their only option or struggles with the weight of guilt from having had one? On FamilyLife Today, pastor and author Bob Lepine addresses the struggles people face on this issue and shares the hope of a Savior who loves them.
The holidays can be a challenge for blended families. Unexpressed expectations can lead to hurt and disappointment. It can be easy to compare your house to the other house. It’s important to put the focus on Jesus and make sure the kids know they’re valued, irrespective of gifts.
Sexual temptation is everywhere! As believers, what do we do? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as they talk with author, Carolyn Weber, about seeing the battle for purity with new eyes.
Everyone has a desire to be fully known. On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Carolyn Weber, about how purity relates to that topic in today's world.
If it looks like your son or daughter has abandoned their childhood faith, don't lose hope. Dave & Ann Wilson, and Bob Lepine say, you can remain a steady influence in their lives, but it will require some intentional adjustments in areas of disagreement like faith or politics.
What are the common potholes parents fall into as their kids get older? And what are six things parents can do when they see their children walk away from the faith? Listen as Dave & Ann Wilson, along with Bob Lepine, explain.
In the Bible patience means "long-suffering." Dave and Ann Wilson, along with Bob Lepine, explain why this is so important for parents, and why showing gentle grace in the midst of irritation makes all the difference.