HomeWord Radio: Recent Episodes
Jim Burns
Young women are called to live lives that are set apart from the world’s low standards.
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According to a recent survey, only 2% of teenage girls consider themselves to be “beautiful.”
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Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on this special edition of HOMEWORD, she talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about how she handles life’s ups and downs “When Happiness Isn’t Enough.”
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Every marriage goes through seasons when the pressures of life seem to hit a bit harder than others. But if you feel as though your marriage has reached the point of desperation, Dr. Jim Burns and Dr. Gary Chapman have some good news for you!
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With the divorce rate hovering around 50%, more and more married couples are feeling the pressure and desperation that comes with trials and struggles.
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Even if it seems like your marriage is on life-support, there IS hope! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Doug Fields and Ted Lowe, Founder of MarriedPeople Ministries.
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If you keep having “the same argument” over and over again with your spouse, the problem isn’t that you’re always fighting – the problem is you’re not doing it right!
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Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict in their marriages – but did you know that a “good fight” can actually make things better?
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Kids are growing up in a sex-saturated culture. But on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how to use age-appropriate techniques to talk about this issue in a healthy way.
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Sex was God’s idea. He created it – and on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns discusses some practical tips for us parents to teach these principles to our children in an age-appropriate fashion.
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Kids today have so many options for how their lives can turn out. That’s why it’s up to us, their parents, for giving them the direction they need to chart their course.
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A growing number of young children are feeling less and less confident about what their future holds.
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Taming your family “zoo” is important – but how can we correct behavior without crushing character?
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If you’re the parent of a teen or pre-teen, your children are “digital natives.” The internet is a way of life for them!
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Kids spend the majority of their days connected to some form of social media – but how can parents be sure that they’re staying safe in the virtual world?
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Most of us parents do the best we can to educate our kids about the dangers of drug addiction.
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Matt Pride was a good kid. But once he experimented with marijuana, he became addicted – and his addiction turned his whole family upside down.
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You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to be able to “make the case for Christ” – especially with your kids!
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“If you were ever put on trial for being Christians, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That familiar question is one every parent needs to confront.https://homewordmedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/09173818/HWJB_20231204_v1.mp3
Kids today are growing up in a culture that places enormous pressure on them to experiment with drugs and alcohol.
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Christian therapist Sharon Hersh was stunned to discover that her teenage daughter was into “binge drinking.”
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A recent survey of 8-to-12 year olds found that more than half of the kids questioned did not believe they had any hope for the future.
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We live in a culture that projects some pretty negative images of character attributes that are actually of benefit to our children.
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As a noted psychologist and author, Dr. John Townsend knows which theories are best for setting healthy boundaries for teens.
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The teenage years are tough for kids – but they can be even more difficult for the parents who are trying to raise them!
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Over the years, many media-created families have been looked upon as “ideal.”
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Strained marriages are commonplace in many congregations – but now there is something churches can do to ease this stress!
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No parent ever thinks their child will face a crisis because of drug or alcohol abuse . . . cutting . . . or an eating disorder.
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In the pages of Scripture, we read about Lazarus – but there are few if any details about what he said or how he lived....
Jennifer Strickland always dreamed of working in the “perfect world” of modeling.
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Too many men are trying to make and keep promises to their families without having first received the blessing of their own fathers to do...
When a dad doesn’t receive a blessing from his own father, it leaves him unprepared to bless his own children.
On Season 4 of NBC television’s hit program The Biggest Loser, stay-at-home mom Julie Hadden came within 8 pounds of becoming the first woman to...
The teen and pre-teen years are exactly the time when kids actually need the presence of their parents in their lives more than ever before!
If you’re a parent, your children view your very presence as a sign of caring and connectedness.
During his teens, John Baker discovered that alcohol helped to take away his insecurities and pain – at least temporarily.
More and more Americans are turning to drugs and alcohol to deal with their feelings of loneliness and pain.
Following Christ does not guarantee you’ll be an overwhelming success . . . but it doesn’t mean you’ll always struggling to achieve material gain either.
Mother Theresa once said that, “You’ll never know Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have.”
Eva Piper’s world was turned upside down her husband, Don, died in a car crash – only to regain his life 90 minutes later!
When Eva Piper’s husband, Don, was involved in an horrific auto accident, she found herself thrust into the world of full-time caregiver.
Zig Ziglar is concerned that too many young people are growing up without any sense of anticipation that life in Christ can get any better...
As the Co-creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer followed his dream of using fun characters to teach timeless biblical truths to kids.
Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Phil Vischer – the Co-Creator of VeggieTales who is now launching a kid-friendly internet site for video programming...
As the Co-Creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer discovered the powerful impact the media can have on children and families.
One of the best ways to help our children grow in their faith is to make sure our own spiritual health is in order as...
Too many parents work extremely hard to provide their children with a “happy childhood.”
As the President Emeritus of COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, Wess Stafford has a heart for caring for the children of the world. Dr. Jim Burns talks with...
When he was a boy, Wess Stafford endured extreme sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Fortunately, God delivered him from his distress.
Losing a child can be painful – but the death of a second child can bring with it a season of hopelessness.
Disappointment is a part of everyone’s life. But when the hard times come, it’s important to remember that God always has something better in store...
Many kids are growing up learning “the Gospel of Sin Management” rather than what it means to have a vibrant faith in Christ.
According to a recent study, only half of the kids who grow up in a vibrant church youth group will actually stick with their faith...
The “honeymoon” season of a marriage is marked by warmth and encouragement – but a time of conflict feels much colder.
When a married couple moves from a season of warmth to one of cold isolation, they’re experiencing two of the seasons of marriage.
Of all the different roles you play as a parent each day, the one that has the most powerful impact on your children is that...
Of all the different roles you play as a parent each day, the one that has the most powerful impact on your children is that...
Author John Eldredge understands the motivation of men; now, he and his wife, Stasi, have uncovered the three core desires of every woman’s heart.
In his landmark work called, Wild at Heart, author John Eldredge addressed the three core desires of every man’s heart. John and his wife, Stasi,...
The youngest daughter of evangelist Billy Graham talks about the lessons learned from her own seasons of challenge as she details them in her book...
Ruth Graham knew that growing up in the spotlight meant that dealing with tragedy and loss would seem even more difficult.
Whether you’ve been married 20 days or 20 years, it’s never too late to get the kind of marriage you want
We often ask God for provision or protection. But sometimes what the Church needs is a dose of persecution.
Dr. Kim Storm is a counselor who has worked with hundreds of parents of strong-willed children. He has also “lived the dream” with his wife,...
If you are the parent of a strong-willed child, you may have given up on so-called “conventional techniques” to get through to him or her.
When popular children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones discovered her 8-year-old niece was being bullied at school, she created a way for this little girl to truly...
Star athlete and Harvard graduate – those are the terms the media use to describe James Brown as host of “NFL Today” on CBS television....
James Brown is known to millions of sports fans as the host of “NFL Today” on CBS. But it’s his faith in God that really...
Not all of us parents are called into leadership at work or at church – but we ARE called to be leaders in an equally...
If you’re a parent, the kind of leadership you show in your home will have a powerful impact on your children.
Financial pressures can be a real source of strain on a marriage – but you can break free from the grip of debt once and...
Now is the time of year when anticipating the joy of Summer vacation might be replaced with the pain of dealing with a mountain of...
In her teens and early twenties, Shannon Ethridge was not what you would call a “solid Christian.” But it was the love and acceptance of...
When she was just 16 years old, the death of a total stranger changed Shannon Ethridge’s life forever.
Each of us has at least one “sandpaper person” in our lives. They’re not necessarily mean or abusive – they’re mostly just irritating! But they...
Is there someone in your world who really “rubs you the wrong way?” Learn how God uses these “sandpaper people” to actually help shape your...
Young girls may learn “the basics” about sex and sexuality from textbooks or in the classroom – but parents should play a vital role in...
The media has a powerful influence on the way our daughter’s process sexual images in our culture.
If you knew you only had one month to live, can you honestly say that you would die with no regrets whatsoever?
If you discovered you only had one month left to live, how would that discovery change the way you look at life?
When innocent people suffer, we often wonder, “Why would God let something like this happen to them?”
There are times in life when our circumstances are so difficult, we find ourselves wondering if God really cares about us.
The late Chuck Colson really cared about kids. He knew that the key to helping them succeed is to understand that embracing biblical principles and...
When her marriage ended, Tammy Daughtry’s primary concern was to be a good mother for her daughter.
Teen and pre-teenage boys are being bombarded from every angle by sexual images in the media – but there is hope!
In his landmark book called, Every Man’s Battle, Fred Stoeker revealed a common struggle among men.
Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Priscilla Shier on a vital topic for this time of year.
In the busyness of life, sometimes it’s easy to miss the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit calling out to you
More young adults are delaying getting married because they’re looking for the “perfect match.”
The media tells us that the key to happiness is to find and marry our perfect “soulmate.”
Hey, guys – did you know that your wife is your “secret weapon” in the quest for marriage success?
With the average marriage facing a 50/50 chance of survival, imagine what could happen if couples committed to making their marriages extraordinary!
At the heart of many divorces is the failure to understand the basic needs of men and women in marriage.
When a man and woman “fall in love,” there’s a misconception that “love is all you need” to make the relationship work.
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In spite of what the culture may imply, fathers have a tremendous influence on the lives of their children.
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Fathers who are intentional, supportive and engaged in the lives of their children make a huge impact.
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When a girl learns to respect her father, she is free to live the kind of life God is calling her to live!
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One of the most important gifts a father can give to his daughter is consistency in parenting.
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Society has a different version of “mid-life” than it used to.
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For many of us, the second 40 years or so of life can be even more rewarding than the first 40.
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God created us to flourish and bear fruit – but sadly many of us are just barely getting through the day.
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We were not created to “just get by” in our earthly existence.
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Being the spiritual leader for your children can seem like a daunting task – but it doesn’t have to be!https://homewordmedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/26183046/HWJB_20230516_v1.mp3
When the Church mentors parents, parents can mentor their children – and the legacy of faith continues.
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As a young wife and mother, Anne Graham Lotz discovered an Old Testament mentor to pattern her life after.
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A growing number of single moms and dads are trying to find meaningful dating relationships while raising families.
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With only 25% of all American homes falling into the category of “Traditional nuclear family,” there are more and more parents who find themselves dating again.
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Like most women, Lysa Terkeurst has experiences where others intrude on her joy-filled moments . . . and she finds herself coming unglued.
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The passions in a man’s heart can shape his life and his future.
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In the heart of every man is a collection of passions that drive his life and shape his will.
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If you’re a dad with a daughter, you need to take an active role in making certain the boys who want to ask her out are worthy of doing so.
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Many teenage girls will soon be going on their first “big date.”
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If you feel as though you are too “overcommitted and underconnected,” Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with popular author and speaker Valorie Burton.
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Too many people are becoming “dangerously tired” by the hectic schedules they’re trying to keep
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It’s no secret that our kids are dealing with an awful lot of peer pressure at school. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also have to deal with the effects of negative peer influence as adult!
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Peer pressure is something every kid must confront. But just because you’ve made it through adolescence that doesn’t mean you’ll never have to face peer pressure in your adult years.
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84% of all single parents in the United States are women . . . so Dr. Jim Burns has a special word for single moms.
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There are currently 20 million kids living in single parent homes.
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In his book, 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family, Dr. Jim Burns outlines some practical principles every parent can use to deepen their relationships with their kids.
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There is no “magic bullet” parents can use to guarantee their kids will “turn out all right.” But Dr. Jim Burns has identified 10 foundational principles you can use with your children to help them grow up to become responsible adults who love God.
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Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with Chantel Hobbs – who lost more than 200 pounds but gained valuable spiritual insight during the process.
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Chantel Hobbs used to weigh 350 pounds – but not anymore! Dr. Jim Burns talks with this mother of four about the difference between wanting to change and actually believing God can bring those changes about.
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When life gets hectic, it’s not uncommon for moms to wonder what kind of impact they’re really having on their families.
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Modern society tends to devalue the role of mothers.
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If you keep having “the same argument” over and over again with your spouse, the problem isn’t that you’re always fighting – the problem is you’re not doing it right!
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Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict in their marriages – but did you know that a “good fight” can actually make things better?
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Did you know that your teenage daughter has a “violent craving” to be in a relationship with a teenage boy?
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Lots of teen and ‘tween girls literally lose themselves in the pursuit of “the right guy.”
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In his book, Finding God in Unexpected Places, author Philip Yancey discusses some ways the Father has made His presence felt.
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Many parents contact the ministry of HOMEWORD looking for ways to share their faith in the Lord with their children.
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Kids today are growing up in a culture that is online all the time!
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Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are giving children endless opportunities to communicate.
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Social media is having a powerful impact on what friendship means today.
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The Internet is helping millions of people reconnect with old friends and acquaintances – but is it possible it’s also leaving more of us longing for real connection with others?
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Since 2003, the number of young adults who have moved back in with their parents has risen 60%.
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According to one recent report, as many as 40% of 18-to-35-year-olds describe themselves as “excessively dependent” on their parents for financial, emotional and physical support.
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Over the years, a husband and wife may find the passion and romance fading from their marriage.
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Remember the passion you felt for your spouse when you were first married?
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No one can force you to go on a diet or give up smoking. Ultimately, if you want healing from those medical problems, you have to choose to let the healing process begin!
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Before any of us can be healed of a wound, we have to want to be healed.
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We live in a “disposable society.” When something is broken, we often times throw it away. That’s especially true with our marriages, isn’t it!
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Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked, “Why does our marriage stink?”
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In the Book of Esther, we read of a young girl who had a higher calling and aspired to the royal purpose for her life.
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Authors Pam Farrell and Doreen Hanna are concerned that too many girls have yet to embrace their royal standing in Christ!
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When Paul Coughlin married his wife, Sandy, they thought they would have a “nice” marriage. But in time, Paul came to realize that his wife needed a Godly husband rather than a “Christian Nice Guy.”
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Too many men in the Church today are trying to be “nice” instead of Godly.
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Many women in the Church today are putting in a lot of effort to be “nice” to each other.
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Do you know a woman who is so busy trying to please everyone that she’s making herself miserable?
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Hopelessness has become quite common in the world today.
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When his son-in-law unexpectedly passed away, Pastor Jack Hayford was confronted with a sense of hopelessness he had never experienced before.
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Sometimes the busyness of life can leads a husband to feel like he gets more fulfillment from his job than his marriage. And the same can hold true for a wife as well!
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The best way to improve the quality of your marriage is to start resolving all of the conflicts that you yourself are involved in before you try to change your spouse.
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Michael Moderow’s drug addiction was tearing his family apart. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Michael’s parents, Joe and Karen, about his tragic accident and miraculous recovery.https://homewordmedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/23212342/HWJB_20230307_v1.mp3
Joe and Karen Moderow had “the perfect life” – at least that’s what their friends and neighbors used to think.https://homewordmedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/23212118/HWJB_20230306_v1.mp3
Did you know that there are 5 things that mothers can do to influence the kind of women their sons will marry?
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It’s no secret that mothers and daughters share a special bond. Did you know that moms also have a huge impact on their sons as well?
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As a teenager, Christina DiMari used to go to the beach with her friends to escape the abusive environment in her home.
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Christina DiMari overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become a shining star in God’s eyes.
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Author Ruth Graham, the youngest daughter of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, talks about her father’s legacy – and what he taught her about the importance of parents investing time into the lives of their children.
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As the daughter of the world’s best-known evangelist, Ruth Graham has learned many lessons about life and faith from her dad.
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God created sex as one of the ways for a husband and wife to express their love for each other.https://homewordmedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22201310/HWJB_20230223_v1.mp3
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Not too many couples start their married lives together hoping their family will merely turn out to be “pretty good.”
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After the birth of their third child, Contemporary Christian Music veteran Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth thought their family was complete – but the Father had three additional blessings in store for them through adoption!
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Whether or not your kids are well-mannered, they’ll never learn to be truly respectful until they learn about self-respect.
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Many parents are trying to raise kids who have a healthy self-image – but author Jill Rigby says that the key to “Raising Respectful Children” is to teach kids self-respect.
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Pastor Rick Bundschu knows the importance of marking the rites of passage that usher young boys into manhood.
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Today’s toddlers will be adolescents before you know it! And, if you’re a parent with boys at home, learn some effective ways to usher young boys into manhood.
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Chantel Hobbs lost more than 200 pounds but gained valuable spiritual insight during the process.
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Chantel Hobbs used to weigh 350 pounds – but not anymore!
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Every parent has been faced with a situation where telling our kids the truth about a reality in life seemed too painful.
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If we’re really honest with ourselves, each of us parents must admit that we really don’t always tell our kids the truth about life!
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Many women struggle with an eating disorder that is not commonly diagnosed – exercise bulimia.
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Christie Pettit was a scholar athlete who headed to a Division 1 school to play tennis – but she didn’t realize she was battling an eating disorder as well.
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Many Christian parents agonize over adult children who grew up in the church but then fall away from their faith.
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Research shows that more than half of the children who grow up in church-going homes are turning away from their faith once they leave high school.
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Did you know that, when you forgive others, you’ll experience spiritual, emotional and physical healing as well?
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When others do us wrong, we can forgive them because of the example Christ sets for us.
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Deborah Smith Pegues walked away from a “dream job” as the Chief Financial Officer of a major organization simply to enable her to do a better job of managing the stress in her life.
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Stress has become an epidemic in our society today. And while it’s impossible to eliminate it, it is possible to learn how to manage it.
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When it comes to reaching kids and young adults today, it helps to think tradigitally.
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Growing up as “pastor’s kids,” Josh and Ryan Shook thought they knew what faith in Jesus Christ was all about.
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Growing stronger in faith is the desire every Christian . . . but learning the spiritual disciplines necessary to do so isn’t always that easy.
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You don’t have to be a pastor of Bible scholar to practice spiritual disciplines each day.
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Jim’s guest will be Ruth Haley Barton – author of the landmark book on this topic, “Invitation to Solitude and Silence.”
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All of us want to do great things for God – but sometimes we clutter up our days with too many good things to do!
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After the death of his young son, Hunter, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly reflected on what he would have taught his son about life and faith.
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As a professional quarterback, Jim Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls. But after the death of his young son, Hunter, he learned that God had a different game plan for his life.
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Put-downs, forgetfulness, rudeness, thoughtlessness – each of these can fracture a marriage and prevent true intimacy.
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Every married couple experiences seasons when spouses will completely frustrate each other.
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The divorce rate among second and third marriages is considerably higher than for first marriages . . . and a main reason is that the resulting stepfamily really has a hard time “gelling.”
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With an increasing divorce rate in the Church today, more and more Christians are facing the challenge of establishing new “blended families.”
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There are so many negative influences affecting young girls today – but it is possible to have a positive influence on your daughter!
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One of the most common questions Christian moms ask is, “How can I pass on my faith to my daughter?”
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Whether you’ve been married a few months or several years, it only takes a few “little problems” to create some major distance between you and your spouse.
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to fine-tune your relationship with your spouse!
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We live in a world where the accumulation of “stuff” is seen as a sign of success.
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From the moment she arrived in Hollywood, there was no doubt that Tracy Melchior’s beauty would lead her to a career as an actress and model.
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After enduring a childhood of neglect and sexual abuse, actress Tracy Melchior discovered that she could use her beauty to manipulate men in relationships.
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The pressure for teen and pre-teen girls to “look sexy” is powerful – and even Christian girls are feeling the pressure to conform.
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School clothes shopping for teen and pre-teen girls can be a real challenge for their parents because of the provocative clothing styles girls love.
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Author Kathi Lipp knows the challenges of connecting with hormonal teenagers – and she understands the value of wanting to build relationship with stepchildren.
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Obesity and a cancer scare forced Christian physician Dr. Nick Yphantides to see how poor eating habits he developed as a child led him to the brink of death.
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When his weight reached 467 pounds, Christian physician Dr. Nick Yphantides realized he needed to make a drastic change in the way he looked at his own health.
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If your kids like Pokemon, there’s a new version of the Bible you will want them to experience!
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Ralph Winter has produced some of the most popular films in Hollywood over the past 20 years. He’s taking his passion for using new media forms like anime to bring biblical truth to life for kids.
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It’s no secret that men and women have different styles of communication.
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One of the biggest sources of frustration in a marriage is when a wife feels as though her husband won’t listen to her.
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If you haven’t been able to get the man in your life to “open up” to you, this program is for you!
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In a landmark book, For Women Only, author Shaunti Feldhahn showed women what the men in their lives really wanted to them to know about them. On this program, she talks with Dr. Jim Burns about her newly updated research and how it provides women today even greater insights into the men in their lives.
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Remember what it was like when you were going through “those awkward teenage years?” Well, Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on some practical ways for us parents to ease that pressure with your own children.
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The teen and pre-teen years can be a time of growth and exploration for a child. They can also be a season when playing “the comparison game” can really hurt their self-image!
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Losses in life can devastate a family – but they can hurt even more deeply during the holidays.
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When tragedy strikes, it’s not always get back to the way things were before the loss.
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Sometimes, the trauma of sexual abuse can seem too overwhelming to get beyond.
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Noted speaker Jan Morrison has endured severe sexual abuse in her childhood and a rape in her adult years.
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The onslaught of media influence in the world today is leaving many child ren at risk.
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Now more than ever before, the Internet is having a powerful influence on the way children look, think and act.
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As a child, best-selling author Frank Peretti was bullied, hassled and teased at school because of his appearance.
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It’s tough for a kid to deal with a schoolyard bully – but best-selling author Frank Peretti knows that there’s hope!
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If you’re a dad, you know that few things in life will bring you greater joy than seeing your children follow your footsteps in trusting...
Walking down the aisle for the second or third time can bring a new set of challenges to a marriage.
If you have young kids, it’s inevitable they’ll one day start adolescence – typically around the ages of 10 or 11. Dr. Jim Burns talks...
There are so many great opportunities for our lives – but sometimes we get so distracted by all of the choices that our lives begin...
If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, you know how difficult it seems to be able to break free from this trap.
Daniel Henderson is a pastor who took the courageous step to confront his congregation about pornography.
Kim Brown is an adult adoptee, and adoptive father and former President of Holt Children’s Services which specializes in international adoptions.
In the 1950’s, Kim Brown was one of countless Korean orphans adopted by American families.
Adolescence is a tough season for kids . . . but it can be even more difficult for their parents!
Have you ever wondered what kind of legacy you are living today . . . and how that will impact the legacy you are leaving...
Throughout the course of your day, everything you do, think and say has an impact on you – as well as everyone else you come...
Dr. Jim Burns concludes his three-part conversation with popular youth ministry leader Wayne Rice about the answer to the question, “Is it Possible to Understand...
Having raised three teenagers of his own, Dr. Jim Burns knows that the teen years can be a challenge for parents sometimes. But on this...
In more than 30 years of youth and family ministry, Dr. Jim Burns has counseled hundreds of parents who’ve all asked him the same question...
The key to future success in life is for children to understand the importance of personal integrity at an early age.
In a society where “anything goes,” our kids are looking to us to teach them morals and ethics.
Bob Waliszewski is the Director of PluggedInOnline for Focus on the Family. He joins parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns for a continuing conversation...
Human beings are hard-wired by God for community – but this generation of young people is “hyper-connected” for even more!
Joy and laughter; hormones and drama – those are only a few of the extreme emotions a teenager experiences.
In his book called Teenology, Dr. Jim Burns draws on his more than 30 years of youth and family ministry experience to provide parents with...
Jeff Morris spent the bulk of his lifetime taking his family an emotional rollercoaster ride that ultimately resulted in his death.
When his son died from an accidental drug overdose, Charles Morris was left with more questions than answers.
When a lonely heart goes searching for God, often it turns out that “the journey is its own reward.”
Often times the world can’t see the Lord’s influence on our lives because they don’t know where to look.
If you or someone you know feels as though your marriage is on the brink of divorce, you’ll appreciate Dr. Jim Burns’ continuing conversation with...
Is it better for parents to pay for everything their children need – or to put them “on salary?”
After 12 years of marriage, Mary Hunt was a wife, a mother – and the proud owner of $100,000 in credit card debt!
God’s grace is the one tool necessary for every parent to meet the three essential needs of every child.
It’s no secret that kids tend to thrive in homes where their parents use equal measures of grace and mercy to raise them.
Greg Stier is President of Dare 2 Share Ministries – an organization dedicated to helping kids enjoy the adventure of living out their faith in...
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see a young person really excited about living out their faith!
Passing faith on to your children begins when you give them the opportunity to experience God’s presence, love and protection for themselves.
An alarming number of young adults who grew up in the Church are turning away from faith in Jesus Christ.
Circumstances brought Susan Brammel and Teri Gundlach together – but it has taken a variety of twists and turns to keep their friendship growing strong.
Susan Brammel and Teri Gundlach met when their children were very young. As their families grew, so did their friendship.
Many times we parents hear the words, “Family Devotions” and feel we have to start preaching at our children. But there’s a more effective way...
It’s not easy to get your kids interested in “family devotions.” But Dr. Jim Burns has some practical ways for making “devotion time” fun for...
Mary DeMuth and her husband left the U.S. for 3 years to help start a church in France. Upon their return, they found the spiritual...
If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s right now, you grew up in a culture that reflected a biblical worldview. However, this attitude is no...
One of the biggest challenges facing parents today is teaching children self-respect and common courtesy.
If you were to ask parents what’s the one thing they would change about their kids, the majority would say they like their children to...
Every child comes “hard-wired” by God with certain strengths, weaknesses, gifts, talents and liabilities.
Many women pursue a relationship with the Lord without ever really meeting Him face to face.
When a wife grows frustrated in her marriage, often times she pulls away from her husband in hopes that he will somehow “figure out” the...
It’s not easy to stay vulnerable and authentic with your kids when you have six of them living at home!
As the parents of six children, Pastor Jeff Schulte and his wife, Brenda, know the value of authenticity.
More than 1 billion people in the world today have less than $1 available to them to meet all of their physical needs for the...
Each of us is on a journey to discover our purpose in life. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Richard Stearns about how that journey can...
Less than 5 percent of Christian kids live their lives according a biblical worldview – and a lot of their friends are guided by “So...
Kids are growing up in a culture that tells them that there is no such thing as absolute truth. As a result, many of them...
Pastor Ray Johnston has discovered seven principles that can help restore a sense of hope in your life and relationships.
John Eldredge has influenced the lives of thousands of men by showing them how to follow the map for the masculine journey.
There are many reasons why apologies don’t come easy for many people – not the least of which is the fact that there are actually...
Sometimes, when a young girl is being bullied, her bully is the daughter of a fellow “mean girl” who never really got over that stage...
Bullying has become more common among teen and pre-teen girls these days . . . but what happens to these “Mean Girls” when they move...
One of the biggest challenges Christians face today is resisting the temptation to repeat old, unhealthy patterns.
The number of American children growing up without a father in the home is on the rise – and the number of dads who ARE...
Even though he grew up in a highly dysfunctional home, Jim Daly’s high school football coach led him to Christ – and launched him on...
Jim Daly says that he grew up “in a home that put the d in dysfunction.” And yet, God led him from a most unusual...
The breathless pace of modern living can make it difficult for parents to find the right balance between work and family.
Bill Butterworth knows how challenging it can be to keep some sort of balance between your career and your personal life.
Who better to really understand the “heart issues” of your life than a true friend who knows how to listen from the heart!
It’s no secret that we were made for relationships . . . but, too often, we judge their quality by how many details we know...
In spite of media reports to the contrary, there is actually quite a bit of good news about marriage – especially in the Church today!
The divorce rate is 50% – right? Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn about why this statistic is so often misquoted.
A growing number of men are physically present in their homes and marriages – but emotionally they abandoned their spouses and families a long time...
Author Paul Coughlin has seen too many guys who are married but not engaged to their wives.
One of the most valuable gifts you can give your kids is to equip them to make right and wise decisions in their lives.
In a culture driven by answers, it might seem unnatural to want a “mysterious experience” with God.
The faith journey can seem like a mystery – but would you be surprised to learn that God is actually more interested in making it...
Men struggle the most with relationships – an area where women excel! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Rick Johnson about some practical...
It’s no secret that men and women are different – so why do so many wives expect their husbands to think like women?
As a teenager, Christina DiMari used to go to the beach with her friends to escape the abusive environment in her home.
Christina DiMari overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become a shining star in God’s eyes.
Author Kathi Lipp knows the challenges of connecting with hormonal teenagers – and she understands the value of wanting to build relationship with stepchildren.
Mentoring can make all the difference in the life of a child. And yet, finding a mentor isn’t always easy.
When a lonely heart goes searching for God, many times it turns out that “the journey is its own reward.”
Often times the world can’t see the Lord’s influence on our lives because they don’t know where to look.
Even though God made you, that doesn’t mean you’re not going to feel ordinary at times.
If you’re going through a season of reflection – and you discover you’re stuck in a rut – you’ll appreciate Dr. Jim Buns’ conversation with...
Dr. Jim Burns concludes his two-part conversation with America Online’s Family Coach Kathy Peel.
During adolescence, some kids become extremely motivated to prepare for adulthood – while others seem to have trouble moving out of the “comfort zone” of...
Our children are growing up in a culture that affords a lot of opportunities . . . but it also can become a breeding ground...
Sometimes teen and pre-teenage girls talk so much, their parents wish they would stop talking altogether!
This generation of parents does a great job of trying to connect with their daughters – but . . . .
If you or someone you know has been “waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right” for too long, you’ll appreciate this conversation with Pastor Dan Chun...
More and more Christian singles are “staying on the sidelines” when it comes to love and romance – but they don’t have to!
The things that used to be considered luxuries are now considered to be necessities in our culture – and that means we’re surrounded by more...
We live in a culture that is so packed with good things that sometimes it can seem overwhelming.
Hundreds of thousands of families have benefited from the wisdom of Ron Blue and his Mastering Your Money series.
If you’re looking for ways to maintain and even improve the physical, emotional and spiritual health of your family, you’ll want to pay careful attention...
A recent report indicated that as many as 64% of American adults are overweight – so it should be no surprise that our children are...
Many children today are at risk of becoming obese before their 18th birthdays – but there is good news!
In an encore presentation of one of our All-Time Most Popular programs, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns again welcomes Dr. Gary Smalley to...
Each one of us has an emotional, physical and psychological “layout” encoded in our DNA.
Just because the holidays are here doesn’t mean that your family isn’t being affected by too much stress in your home.
If the pressures of life are getting you down, Dr. Jim Burns is giving you permission to “Lighten Up!”
Even though she was determined to become the best single mom possible, Angela Thomas still struggled with feelings of guilt, shame and loneliness.
While every divorce is different, there are many common emotions divorced women experience – especially if they have children.
More than half of all households today have been affected by a divorce . . . but that doesn’t mean there isn’t hope after divorce...
Sometimes prayer can seem like nothing more than a means to an end or a one-sided conversation where you do all the talking.
If you feel as though your prayer life has become routine or an empty exercise, author and counselor Dr. Larry Crabb has some good news...
Our kids are growing up in a culture where bullying is becoming more and more common – but your child does not have to be...
The Bible says that “perfect love casts out fear.” So we is it so difficult for us to live out?
What is the key to “Finding Success in the Game of Life?” Discover the spiritual lessons we can learn from playing a popular board game!
As a child, John Ortberg loved to play the board game called Monopoly. And it was while playing this game that he discovered a valuable...
It’s been said that 10% of our lives are determined by the problems we face – and 90% of our lives are determined by what...
The starting of a new year is the perfect time to take a long, honest look at the direction in which your life is heading.
Just because we parents don’t want to talk about it . . . and our kids really don’t know how to define it – that...
Most parents understand that it’s our responsibility to give our kids positive, value-centered sex education.
For nearly 40 years, Jim and Cathy Burns have been partners in marriage and ministry. On this special edition of HOMEWORD, you’ll hear some of...
The key to experiencing true intimacy in your marriage involves “Drawing Closer to Your Spouse and to God.” Dr. Jim Burns discusses practical principles for...
When your teenager is “in a mood,” how can you tell whether or not she is “stressed or depressed?”
Nearly 20% of our nation’s children are classified as “overweight” or “morbidly obese” — but there is hope!
God has created each of us with a number of healthy spiritual, emotional and physical “appetites.” But what happens when those desires spiral out of...
One of the most common questions people ask is, “What does God want me to do with the rest of my life?”
If you’re the parent of a rebellious child, check out this powerful conversation featuring Dr. Jim Burns, Pastor Charles Stone and his daughter, Heather –...
When Heather Stone was 13, she went from being a compliant “pastor’s kid” to an angry rebel seemingly overnight.
Young women are called to live lives that are set apart from the world’s low standards.
According to a recent survey, only 2% of teenage girls consider themselves to be “beautiful.”
Many people embark on the pursuit of happiness – only to discover that it ultimately doesn’t satisfy.
Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on...
Every marriage goes through seasons when the pressures of life seem to hit a bit harder than others. But if you feel as though your...
With the divorce rate hovering around 50%, more and more married couples are feeling the pressure and desperation that comes with trials and struggles.
Even if it seems like your marriage is on life-support, there IS hope! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Doug Fields and Ted...
Strained marriages are commonplace in many congregations – but now there is something churches can do to ease this stress!
If you keep having “the same argument” over and over again with your spouse, the problem isn’t that you’re always fighting – the problem is...
Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict in their marriages – but did you know that a “good fight” can actually make things better?
Kids are growing up in a sex-saturated culture. But on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how to use age-appropriate...
Sex was God’s idea. He created it – and on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns discusses some practical tips for us parents to...
Kids today have so many options for how their lives can turn out. That’s why it’s up to us, their parents, for giving them the...
A growing number of young children are feeling less and less confident about what their future holds.
Taming your family “zoo” is important – but how can we correct behavior without crushing character?
Parenting young children can be a challenge – especially when it comes to teaching them to mind!
If you’re the parent of a teen or pre-teen, your children are “digital natives.” The internet is a way of life for them!
Kids spend the majority of their days connected to some form of social media – but how can parents be sure that they’re staying safe...
Most of us parents do the best we can to educate our kids about the dangers of drug addiction.
Matt Pride was a good kid. But once he experimented with marijuana, he became addicted – and his addiction turned his whole family upside down.
You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to be able to “make the case for Christ” – especially with your kids!
“If you were ever put on trial for being Christians, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That familiar question is one every parent...
Kids today are growing up in a culture that places enormous pressure on them to experiment with drugs and alcohol.
Christian therapist Sharon Hersh was stunned to discover that her teenage daughter was into “binge drinking.”
A recent survey of 8-to-12 year olds found that more than half of the kids questioned did not believe they had any hope for the...
We live in a culture that projects some pretty negative images of character attributes that are actually of benefit to our children.
As a noted psychologist and author, Dr. John Townsend knows which theories are best for setting healthy boundaries for teens.
The teenage years are tough for kids – but they can be even more difficult for the parents who are trying to raise them!
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Over the years, many media-created families have been looked upon as “ideal.”
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No parent ever thinks their child will face a crisis because of drug or alcohol abuse . . . cutting . . . or an eating disorder.
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Many kids are facing crisis situations like eating disorders . . . and drug and alcohol abuse.**
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Sexual purity involves more than just saying “no” to intercourse.
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Kids are growing up in a culture where it seems like sex is everywhere.
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The media is filled with sex-saturated images that can lead some kids to believe that “everyone is doing it.”
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The influence father has on the life of his sons can impact the culture for generations to come.
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Dads with sons are in a unique position of being able to make a difference that will shape the destiny of the next generation.
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Each of us was created for relationships . . . and, yet, developing and maintaining relationships can be extremely difficult!
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Each of us was made by God for the purpose of relationships – with Him, with others . . . and ourselves!
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If you grew up in a home where your parents divorced and then remarried, you may feel as though you have an upper hand on being a successful stepparent.
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Motherhood can seem like a difficult task – but being a stepmom requires an extra special set of skills and talents.
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Does having a “Rule of Life” mean that you’re not living by faith? Author Ruth Haley Barton doesn’t think so.
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The Christian life is a life of freedom, but having a “Rule of Life” helps us find the pathway to living a life that is truly pleasing to God.
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A painful divorce left author Katie Brazelton wondering what her purpose in life really was
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Many women today are suffering from a lingering sense of doubt . . . a feeling that their lives are without focus or direction.
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Each month, thousands of women enjoy the blog called “The Reluctant Entertainer” for tips on how to welcome guests into your home without going crazy
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When she first got married, Sandy Coughlin liked the idea of having guests over to her home – she just was a bit hesitant to actually invite them!
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To most men, a woman’s heart seems like a “swamp of emotions” – and yet, it is possible for a guy to understand how his girl is feeling!
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When it comes to understand what women want, most men are pretty clueless.
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If you haven’t been able to get the man in your life to “open up” to you, today’s program is for you!
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In a landmark book, For Women Only, author Shaunti
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Pastor and author Brian Berry is convinced that “The best gift you can give your community and ministry is a healthy family.”
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Self-care is not selfish. Pastor and author Brian Berry talks about why “The best gift you can give your marriage is a healthy self.”
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Defending a traditional marriage isn’t always easy . . . but it is always worth the effort!
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Traditional marriage is under attack by the liberal elite.
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Men and women are “wired” differently. These differences sometimes lead to challenges between a husband and wife.
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The differences between men and women can sometimes lead to conflict.
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Kids between the ages of 3 and 13 are in the perfect season to really learn how to “mind their manners.”
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Too many parents are working feverishly in hopes that their children will “turn out all right.” Dr. Jim Burns talks with best-selling psychologist John Rosemond about the role that kids play in their own development!
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There are all sorts of sexual images in the media – and, unfortunately, they’re giving our kids a lot of bad information about sex and sexuality.
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Kids today are dealing with issues concerning sex and sexuality much younger than ever before.
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The only consistent thing about your teenager is . . . inconsistency.
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To many kids, spending time reading the Bible is a “spiritual requirement” – but it’s not very fun. https://homeword.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/HWJB_20220211_v1.mp3
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we forget the fact that we have a mansion waiting for us in heaven!
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If heaven is our forever home, why do so few believers know anything about it?
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When Rebecca St. James walked down the aisle to marry her future husband, she did so with a clear conscience.
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The body, mind and spirit are all designed to operate in sync with God’s plan – and that’s a message young girls need to hear today!
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Dr. Jim Burns is joined by noted author Dr. Randy Carlson about why so many marriages are suffering from a lack of proper appropriate physical touch.
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Countless marriages are suffering . . . but it’s not from a financial strain — it’s a lack of affection.
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Psychologist Dr. Gary Rosberg and his wife, Barb, are known to thousands as America’s Family Coaches.
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If you knew there were six steps you could follow to eliminate the risk of divorce, would you follow them?
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Contending with the “Goliaths” that come our way is the key to experiencing the Christian life to the fullest.
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The best way for us as parents to impress spiritual principles upon our children is to start living them out at home.
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As parents, we can talk all we want to our kids about how to “get to heaven.” But if they don’t understand the real reasons why they can go there, then we really haven’t done our job in teaching them the truth.
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One of the most important responsibilities a parent has is to pass on faith in Christ to our children.
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It’s not unreasonable to want our kids to become great adults. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted pastor and author Chip Ingram about why such a desire is actually biblical!
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Did you know that your parenting style has a much to do with your child’s personality as it does with yours?
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So many of us parents just want to do a “normal” job of raising our kids.
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Most of us do not enjoy confrontation . . . but learning how to deal with it is a key to emotional, relational and spiritual growth.
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Moms who respect and admire healthy masculinity can make a boy believe he was created for future greatness!
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Boys attack life with an exhilarating exuberance. Even so, they still need parental influence to help them learn adult responsibilities.
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As a runway and print model for designers like Armani, Jennifer Strickland had the “perfect look.”
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Jennifer Strickland always dreamed of working in the “perfect world” of modeling.
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Too many men are trying to make and keep promises to their families without having first received the blessing of their own fathers to do so.
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When a dad doesn’t receive a blessing from his own father, it leaves him unprepared to bless his own children.
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Julie Hadden’s weight kept her from enjoying life with her husband and son.
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The teen and pre-teen years are exactly the time when kids actually need the presence of their parents in their lives more than ever before!
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If you’re a parent, your children view your very presence as a sign of caring and connectedness.
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