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Today’s culture pushes couples to seek significance in careers, accomplishments and social media — all away from home and your family. Josh and Christi emphasize being “famous at home,” and making your marriage and kids your #1 priority. Receive the book Famous at Home plus a free audio download of "Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thriv...

Hillary Ferrer shares about the cultural lies affecting kids, to help moms gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect their children’s faith. Receive the book Mama Bear Apologetics plus a free audio download of "Helping Your Children Navigate the 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.

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" 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, p...

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" 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, p...

Worry much? Relax: your Good Shepherd’s got this. In an upbeat presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar will help you overcome anxiety and find peace by understanding the deeper meaning of Psalm 23. Receive the book Gettin' There and an audio download of "Finding God's Peace by Understanding Psalm 23" 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...

Worry much? Relax: your Good Shepherd’s got this. In an upbeat presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar will help you overcome anxiety and find peace by understanding the deeper meaning of Psalm 23. Receive the book Gettin' There and an audio download of "Finding God's Peace by Understanding Psalm 23" 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...

Dr. Gary Chapman shares insights from his bestselling book, <em>The Five Love Languages</em>. He offers a humorous look at his own marriage and advice on how you can experience a deeper level of intimacy with your spouse. Receive the book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts and the audio download of the broadcast "How the Love Languages Can Revolutionize Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Y...

In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven! Receive the book 12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter and the audio download of the broadcast "Why Easter is a Bigger Deal Than Most People Realize" for your donation of any amount! Get...

While serving your spouse is a wonderful thing, it can only go so far. The truth is that some things will only change in your marriage when you give them to God in prayer. Ryan and Selena Frederick are on a mission to inspire couples to pray for each other for 40 days, with the goal to make it a regular habit in their relationship. They’ll address why praying Scripture is so effective, how prayer can reset your heart when you’re upset with your mate, and ways that prayer makes you a more unified...

Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the 5 essentials of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He will also look at the different fears that keep people from trusting. When trust has been broken, rebuilding it takes time, and Cloud shares several signs that a person can look for to help reassure them of another’s trustworthiness. Receive a copy of Trust and an audio download of "Learning to Build Healthy Trust" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive bene...

Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the 5 essentials of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He will also look at the different fears that keep people from trusting. When trust has been broken, rebuilding it takes time, and Cloud shares several signs that a person can look for to help reassure them of another’s trustworthiness. Receive a copy of Trust and an audio download of "Learning to Build Healthy Trust" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive bene...

Aaron Sharp offers first-time dads encouragement and practical advice in a discussion based on his book You Got This, Dad: The Expectant Father's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Topics include dealing with stress, overcoming insecurity, and keeping your marriage strong through this major life transition. Receive Aaron Sharp's book You Got This, Dad and the audio download of the broadcast "Survival Tips for New Dads" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you ...

An honest look at a pastor’s marriage that was very nearly destroyed by his addiction to work, and her suppressed feelings of loneliness and anger. Paul and Melody Westbrook explain how their marriage fell apart, and how several days of counseling at Hope Restored helped rebuild it. They explain the “marriage intensive” counseling process, and give hope to couples in dire straits. Find practical advice and encouragement for your marriage in this free audio collection containing over five hours o...

Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Apologists Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Receive the book The Deconstruction of Christianity and the audio download of the broadcast "Nurturing Joy in Your Child" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you mak...

Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Apologists Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Receive the book The Deconstruction of Christianity and the audio download of the broadcast "Nurturing Joy in Your Child" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you mak...

Happiness can be fleeting, but joy is rooted in faith and our confidence in Jesus. Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share the ABC (and D!) habits of raising joy-filled kids—attunement, building “bounce”, correcting with care, and developing disciplines relationally. By diving into each habit, they share how to strengthen your joy-bond with your child, even if you are a “low-joy” person. You’ll learn how to build and cultivate joy in your family. Receive the book The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Fi...

Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the West and East coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains all of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life. Get free access to over two hours of family-friendly comedy from John Branyan, Kenn Kington, Jeremy ...

Josh and Christi Straub want to help Christian parents introduce their children to the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection in age-appropriate ways. The Straubs explore the many different emotions expressed during Holy Week – anger, sadness, fear, and joy – and offer practical tips on how parents can help their kids engage these same emotions in healthy ways. Receive the book 10 Days of the Easter Story and the audio download of the broadcast "Inviting Your Child Into the Easter...

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriad of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Chr...

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriad of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Chr...

Trey and Lea Morgan give practical advice about the peaks and valleys of life together after 40 years. They explore how communication, praise, making time, spiritual intimacy, and “treating your spouse better than they deserve” will strengthen your marriage for the long haul. Receive the book 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Secrets to a Strong and Happy Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recur...

When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to remove any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord. Receive the book Reaching Your Prodigal and the audio download of the broadcast "Removing the Barriers Between You and Your Prodigal Child" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your m...

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 ...

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 d...