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How a Former Abortion Doctor Became Pro-Life

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28 minutes | Friday, 28 March 2025
As an abortion doctor with Planned Parenthood, Dr. Patti Giebink believed she was helping women. But after observing the unsavory nature of the abortion industry, she became disillusioned. Dr. Giebink began reading Scripture and God gradually transformed her heart about the abortion issue.   Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources and nurses' sonography training so abortion-vulnerable mothers can see their babies and be moved to choose life. Every $60 you donate will help save the life of one pre-born baby through our Option Ultr...
28 minutes | Thursday, 27 March 2025
Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.   Receive the book Boys Will Be Boys and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son" for your ...
28 minutes | Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.   Receive the book Boys Will Be Boys and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son" for your ...
28 minutes | Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Os Guinness shares with Jim how America's freedom is based on the Sinai Revolution of the Hebrews but is collapsing by way of the French Revolution. America is divided on race and other issues. Os describes cultural Marxism and the need for Lincoln-like leadership and a repentant church.   Receive the book The Magna Carta of Humanity and the audio download of the broadcast "Rediscovering Faith in a Culture of Chaos" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Re...
27 minutes | Monday, 24 March 2025
Do you ‘love’ your spouse, almost as an obligation, or do you truly cherish them? Gary Thomas encourages couples to make a daily effort to go beyond the ‘duty’ of love, and combat the natural inclination to drift apart by choosing to see the best in their spouse.   Receive the book Cherish plus a free audio download of "Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...
28 minutes | Friday, 21 March 2025
Rich Griffith shares practical advice from his experience as a single Dad of three boys to encourage Christian parents to teach their children to use discernment to navigate the positive and negative influences in their lives.   Receive the book Voices and the audio download of the broadcast "Training Kids to Listen to the Right Voices" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
27 minutes | Thursday, 20 March 2025
Based on his newest book Seeing the Supernatural, Lee Strobel explores the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about supernatural phenomena, showing that God works in the nonphysical realm.   Receive the book Seeing the Supernatural and the audio download of the broadcast "What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
27 minutes | Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Based on his newest book Seeing the Supernatural, Lee Strobel explores the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about supernatural phenomena, showing that God works in the nonphysical realm.   Receive the book Seeing the Supernatural and the audio download of the broadcast "What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
28 minutes | Tuesday, 18 March 2025
In this classic Promise Keepers message, Dan and Jane Seaborn take the stage together to provide a fun look at the differences between men and women. Then Dan delivers a serious, passionate message encouraging men to nurture their wives, avoid the dangers of pornography, and commit to staying married for life.   Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Patricia Ashley, Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, and Jay Payleitner!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened ...
28 minutes | Monday, 17 March 2025
Pastors are often the busiest and most overworked members of the Christian community — and they need our support! Pastor Dave Stone understand these struggles first hand, and his new calling is to encourage and support these ministry leaders with the new Pastor to Pastor podcast from Focus on the Family!   Pastor to Pastor is a heartfelt and insightful show hosted by Pastor Dave Stone, designed to equip and encourage fellow pastors and church leaders.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
28 minutes | Friday, 14 March 2025
Josh and Katie Walters candidly describe their experiences of slowly rebuilding their marriage and their love for one another after infidelity. They offer practical and godly advice for couples who may feel like giving up on a struggling marriage.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our p...
28 minutes | Thursday, 13 March 2025
Josh and Katie Walters candidly describe their experiences of slowly rebuilding their marriage and their love for one another after infidelity. They offer practical and godly advice for couples who may feel like giving up on a struggling marriage.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our p...
28 minutes | Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages!   Receive the book Your Brightest Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Teen Girls (and Yourself) a Brighter Future" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families...
28 minutes | Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages!   Receive the book Your Brightest Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Teen Girls (and Yourself) a Brighter Future" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families...
27 minutes | Monday, 10 March 2025
Tyrone Flowers shares his dramatic testimony of experiencing a turbulent childhood that culminated in being shot at age 17, an attack that has left him disabled for life. He describes how he found faith in Christ, forgave his attacker, and found a new purpose in life through ministry to at-risk urban youth.   Your financial support for Wait No More events and other programs will send a suitcase, teddy bear and bible to a child in foster care. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcas...
28 minutes | Friday, 7 March 2025
Over the last few decades, women have risen up as leaders in our culture, and there’s no doubt that their influence will have a lasting impact. Deborah Pegues examines some of the traits that make an effective leader, especially in women. You will be empowered and equipped with enduring strategies that can be applied at home or at work as you seek to become a woman of influence.   Receive the book Lead Like a Woman and the audio download of the broadcast "Leading the Charge as a Woman" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift to...
27 minutes | Thursday, 6 March 2025
Research shows the average child sends more than 7 hours per day looking at a screen for entertainment! As a result, Molly DeFrank wants to help parents regain control over the technology their children use, and help cultivate healthier alternatives for the entire family.   Receive the book Digital Detox and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've list...
28 minutes | Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart.   Receive the book The Secret Language of Successful Couples and the audio download of the broadcast "Deciphering the Secret Lang...
28 minutes | Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart.   Receive the book The Secret Language of Successful Couples and the audio download of the broadcast "Deciphering the Secret Lang...
28 minutes | Monday, 3 March 2025
Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend or a loved one? Does it seem impossible to forgive that person? In this transparent message, Pastor Phil Waldrep shares how to overcome the natural feelings of denial, bitterness, and a need for vengeance, by embracing biblical forgiveness. The benefits of forgiveness include relief from the pain of the betrayal, release from the need for retribution, and a healthy sense of detachment from the situation.     Receive the book Beyond Betrayal and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Freedom Through the Art of Forgiveness" for your donation...
27 minutes | Friday, 28 February 2025
David and Krista share candidly about Krista’s 10-year battle with an eating disorder which challenged their marriage, family, ministry and faith. Finally, through counseling and intensive Bible study, the Dunhams found freedom and healing.   Receive Table for Two and the audio download of the broadcast "Healing My Marriage and Life After an Eating Disorder" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
28 minutes | Thursday, 27 February 2025
David and Krista share candidly about Krista’s 10-year battle with an eating disorder which challenged their marriage, family, ministry and faith. Finally, through counseling and intensive Bible study, the Dunhams found freedom and healing.   Receive Table for Two and the audio download of the broadcast "Healing My Marriage and Life After an Eating Disorder" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
28 minutes | Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be!   Receive the book StrongHeart and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Build Moral Courage in Your Kids" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recur...
28 minutes | Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be!   Receive the book StrongHeart and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Build Moral Courage in Your Kids" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recur...
28 minutes | Monday, 24 February 2025
Lee Strobel explains the importance of praying for the salvation of your loved ones, and persevering in prayer for even the most unlikely converts among your friends and family.   Receive Lee Strobel's book The Unexpected Adventure and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying for Unsaved Loved Ones" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
28 minutes | Friday, 21 February 2025
Racial division in America is a messy topic where many fear to tread. Monique Duson, a former African American progressive and Krista Bontrager, a Caucasian conservative, have formed a strong friendship over the years in unusual circumstances. They share how difficult conversations exposed their cultural biases about racial division and how their love and respect for God’s Word led to a spiritual breakthrough and lasting friendship, as they discovered common ground. They’ll challenge you to break through cultural barriers to see others made in the image of God, setting an example for a brok...
27 minutes | Thursday, 20 February 2025
Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy.   Receive the book Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift toda...
27 minutes | Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy.   Receive the book Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift toda...
28 minutes | Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Leslie Leyland Fields offers encouragement to those who are struggling because of an unplanned pregnancy. She describes her own experiences of becoming unexpectedly pregnant twice during her forties, and how she learned to trust in God's plans for her and her family.   Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources, nurses, and sonography training so that abortion-vulnerable mothers can see their babies and be moved to choose life. Every $60 you donate will help save the life of one pre-born baby through our Option Ultrasound program. G...
28 minutes | Monday, 17 February 2025
Pastor Jonathan Pokluda and Lisa Anderson, host of the Boundless Show, discuss the importance of single Christians pursuing dating in godly ways. JP and Lisa also offer insights on how marriage isn’t about living “happily ever after,” but is rather an opportunity to become more like Jesus.   Receive the book Outdated and the audio download of the broadcast "Dating Tips For Today's Singles" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 
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How a Former Abortion Doctor Became Pro-Life
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