Episodes
Amber Lia examines internal and external food triggers—things like boredom, community or event gatherings, shame, stress, and emotions that drive us to eat. With personal stories and practical advice, she’ll give you some tips on how to navigate your food triggers and exchange them for healthier, more God-honoring habits! Receive Amber's book Food Triggers plus a free audio download of “Breaking Free From Unhealthy Eating Habits” 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...
Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, encourages listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage, while inspiring us to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He’ll share about the vision, faith, and hopes of America’s Founding Fathers and the importance of understanding our history and preserving our moral values and religious freedoms. Receive the book Toward a More Perfect Union and an audio download of "A Hopeful View of America's Future" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've ...
Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message. Receive the book Blessed Are the Spiraling plus a free audio download of “Finding Your Footing in the Chaos of Life” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message. Receive the book Blessed Are the Spiraling plus a free audio download of “Finding Your Footing in the Chaos of Life” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
In a world increasingly dependent upon screens and technology, it's as crucial as it is countercultural to help kids capture the natural joys and treasures each day holds. Mom of four and award-winning author, Amanda Dykes, unpacks hands-on activities that invite children and their parents to spot the wonders of God's creation. Receive the book A Pocketful of Wonder plus a free audio download of “Discover the Wonder of Nature with Your Kids” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families th...
Vanessa and Scott Martindale offer advice for couples on centering their blended marriage around Christ. Hear how to avoid the pitfalls of “inner vows” and prioritize each other. Vanessa and Scott will help you experience the fullness of redemption for your blended family. Receive the book Blended and Redeemed plus a free audio download of “Redeeming Your Blended Marriage” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Pastor Kevin Thompson offers practical advice for maintaining a healthy and happy marriage in a discussion based on his book Happily: 8 Commitments of Couples Who Laugh, Love. Receive the book A Rebel’s Manifesto plus a free audio download of “Laughing, Loving, and Lasting With Your Spouse” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
From social media to tricky relationships – how can parents help their teens bring clarity to a world of confusion? Professor and apologist Dr. Sean McDowell brings hope to a lonely, spiritually hungry generation – and you can too! Receive the book A Rebel’s Manifesto plus a free audio download of “Empowering Teens to Navigate Faith in Modern Culture” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
From social media to tricky relationships – how can parents help their teens bring clarity to a world of confusion? Professor and apologist Dr. Sean McDowell brings hope to a lonely, spiritually hungry generation – and you can too! Receive the book A Rebel’s Manifesto plus a free audio download of “Empowering Teens to Navigate Faith in Modern Culture” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Tatum Green and Annie F. Downs describe the heartbreaking loss of Tatum’s 2nd child, TJ, who only lived for 56 days. In addition to navigating her own grief, Tatum also had to help her 2-year-old son Sam deal with the loss of his baby brother. A powerful program about trusting God and finding joy even in devastating grief. Receive a copy of Where Did TJ Go? with free audio download of “Navigating Infant Loss as a Family" for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dr. John Townsend offers practical ideas for how to tank up on relational nutrients in your relationships and how to contribute to the lives of others for emotional and spiritual health. He describes the types of people who are needed on your “life team” to help you grow – and others who need to be held at arm’s length, as you seek balance in your relationships with friends and colleagues. Receive a copy of People Fuel with free audio download of “Fueling Great Relationships With Others" for your donation of any amount. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our pod...
Combat veteran Chad Robichaux shares his stories of military heroism, which inspired his new novel Silent Horizons. He also talks about his testimony of healing from PTSD. Hear his encouragement and advice for reaching out to military Veterans. Receive a copy of Silent Horizons with free audio download of “Supporting Our Heroes: Reaching Out to the Military Community " 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 po...
Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illustrates the concept of forgiveness through Bible verses and through descriptions of conflicts with his own wife and son. Receive the book The 5 Apology Languages and the audio download of the broadcast "Building the Bridge to Forgiveness" for you...
Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illustrates the concept of forgiveness through Bible verses and through descriptions of conflicts with his own wife and son. Receive the book The 5 Apology Languages and the audio download of the broadcast "Building the Bridge to Forgiveness" for you...
Greta Eskridge equips parents to protect their children from the dangers of pornography by having proactive and healthy conversations with them about sexual integrity. Receive a copy of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn and an audio download of "How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
If you’re struggling to cram your busy schedule into each day, it may surprise you that finding time for rest is one of the most important things you can do to live a purpose-filled life. Naturalist Eryn Lynum shares how God has structured all of creation around the need for rest—Sabbath rest once a week and daily rest – to create margin in your overcrowded schedule. Eryn will help you to step away from information overload and stress to abide in Christ daily. Receive a copy of The Nature of Rest and an audio download of "Experiencing God's Blessings in Our Moments of Rest" for your donat...
Jay and Laura Laffoon encourage dads to plan intentional times to connect with their children. Jay has written Ultimate Date Night, which provides different activities with a spiritual connection so dads can teach their kids about the Bible in a memorable way. Receive a copy of Ultimate Dad Night and an audio download of "Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to do with Their Kids" 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 t...
J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " 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...
J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " 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...
Loving and happy marriages are built on the simplest of things — commitment, accepting each other’s differences, selflessness, treating each other in an understanding way, and resiliency. Jim and Jean Daly and Greg and Erin Smalley share insights, humor and wonderful stories about what makes marriage work well. Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriage Devotional and an audio download of "Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple" 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 M...
Loving and happy marriages are built on the simplest of things — commitment, accepting each other’s differences, selflessness, treating each other in an understanding way, and resiliency. Jim and Jean Daly and Greg and Erin Smalley share insights, humor and wonderful stories about what makes marriage work well. Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriage Devotional and an audio download of "Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple" 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 M...
The strength of your marriage depends on its foundation. Howard and Danielle Taylor are seasoned marriage coaches who describe how to build your relationship on rock-solid principles from the Bible. They share relatable stories about communication mishaps, managing expectations, and reigniting fun and friendship in marriage. Receive a copy of The Fundamentals of Marriage and an audio download of "Discovering God's Design for Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
God created each of us with love and intention – we’re made in His image! Professor Nancy Pearcey exposes the hidden hostility towards our bodies which undergirds many of today’s beliefs about sex, our bodies, and human rights. Receive the book Love Thy Body and an audio download of "How Dehumanizing Views Shape Our Culture" 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.
God created each of us with love and intention – we’re made in His image! Professor Nancy Pearcey exposes the hidden hostility towards our bodies which undergirds many of today’s beliefs about sex, our bodies, and human rights. Receive the book Love Thy Body and an audio download of "How Dehumanizing Views Shape Our Culture" 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.
Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family. Receive the book The Read-Aloud Family and an audio download of "Create Lifelong Memories with Your Kids Through Reading" 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.
In a world that feels fractured and frustrating, with so much stress and worry, can we still have fun? Is fun worth prioritizing when our schedules are packed and life is hard? Where do faith and fun intersect -- or do they? Annie F. Downs shares all the reasons you not only CAN have fun, but SHOULD. Receive a copy of Chase the Fun and an audio download of "Make Fun a Priority Now – Here's Why!" 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 yo...
Brooke McGlothlin, author of Praying for Teen Boys, encourages parents to pray for their sons. Receive a copy of Praying for Teen Boys and an audio download of "Praying to Protect the Heart of Your Son" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Walker Hayes used to be an atheist and Craig Cooper was a pastor, and somehow God bonded these men and their families into an unlikely friendship of 20+ years. And as a result, Walker eventually became a follower of Jesus! Receive the book Glad You’re Here and an audio download of "The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships" 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.
Walker Hayes used to be an atheist and Craig Cooper was a pastor, somehow God bonded these men and their families into an unlikely friendship of 20+ years. And as a result, Walker eventually became a follower of Jesus! Receive the book Glad You’re Here and an audio download of "The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships" 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.
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott explain how you can improve your marriage by becoming emotionally healthy, and examine three key aspects of good emotional health. Receive the Parrotts' book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and an audio download of "Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships" 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.