Episodes

Former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace has seen a lot of misery in his police work, and he’s gained a lot of insight into human nature as a result. A former atheist, he shares how he came to believe in Christ and how his faith changed his understanding of crime – and the criminals involved. Hear this fascinating conversation to better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator. Receive the book The Truth in True Crime plus a free audio download of the program "True Crime...

Former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace has seen a lot of misery in his police work, and he’s gained a lot of insight into human nature as a result. A former atheist, he shares how he came to believe in Christ and how his faith changed his understanding of crime – and the criminals involved. Hear this fascinating conversation to better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator. Receive the book The Truth in True Crime plus a free audio download of the program "True Crime...

Dave and Ann Wilson talk candidly about how they navigated intense conflict, anger, a critical spirit, and a porn problem, and discovered that focusing on their individual relationships with God healed them and gave them a God-honoring, joyful marriage. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Dave and Ann Wilson's book Vertical Marriage and an audio download of "Never Stop Looking Up in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...

Dave and Ann Wilson talk candidly about how they navigated intense conflict, anger, a critical spirit, and a porn problem, and discovered that focusing on their individual relationships with God healed them and gave them a God-honoring, joyful marriage. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Dave and Ann Wilson's book Vertical Marriage and an audio download of "Never Stop Looking Up in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...

The parenting years can be an intense season of life, but Kenn Kington has an unique coping strategy: Laugh! Kenn shares hilarious stories about the antics of his three children, plus some humorous moments involving his wife Heather. Above all else, Kenn encourages us to thank God for our families. Get free access to over two hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...

Adoption brings unique joys and challenges. Parents and children often experience emotional distress, trauma, and disappointment. You can’t compensate for what your children have lost. But through the lens of the Five Love Languages, adoptive mom and counselor Dr. Laurel Shaler wants to help you experience love and support for your family. She highlights specific ways that she loves her children – and how you can too! Receive a copy of Loving Adopted Children Well and an audio download of "Speak...

“Our marriage was totally dead!” In a dynamic message of marital restoration, Patricia Ashley shares her testimony of a painful five years with her husband, Vernon, and how the Lord worked a miracle in their hearts when they joined hands to pray for a friend. She encourages wives with practical ideas on how to employ biblical principles in their marriages. (Part 2 of 2) Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests in...

“Our marriage was totally dead!” In a dynamic message of marital restoration, Patricia Ashley shares her testimony of a painful five years with her husband, Vernon, and how the Lord worked a miracle in their hearts when they joined hands to pray for a friend. She encourages wives with practical ideas on how to employ biblical principles in their marriages. (Part 1 of 2) Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests in...

Pastor Brady Boyd encourages Christians to speak both truth and grace, creating peace and unity with others despite the divided culture. Receive a copy of Life-Minded and an audio download of "Creating Peace in a Polarized 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.

The average American spends about eleven hours a day on some form of media. But as we’re working on our computers, scrolling through social media, and watching Netflix at night, what are we missing out on in our real-life relationships? Wendy Speake talks about what happened when she went off social media for forty days. She talks about how she got closer to her children and her spouse, found a new intimacy with God, and realized that life is pretty beautiful if you look around and appreciate it...

Gary Thomas has identified 9 “pathways” or spiritual temperaments in which we experience God best. Some people who feel most connected to God in nature, others love celebratory worship. And some experience God by caring for others. Gary emphasizes we can learn and grow spiritually from these different temperaments. Receive the book Sacred Pathways plus a free audio download of the program "Discovering Your Spiritual Temperament" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive ben...

Gary Thomas has identified 9 “pathways” or spiritual temperaments in which we experience God best. Some people who feel most connected to God in nature, others love celebratory worship. And some experience God by caring for others. Gary emphasizes we can learn and grow spiritually from these different temperaments. Receive the book Sacred Pathways plus a free audio download of the program "Discovering Your Spiritual Temperament" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive ben...

In a discussion based on their book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart, Jim and Lynne Jackson offer parents biblically-based practical advice for disciplining their children with grace and love. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart plus a free audio download of the program "Conveying God's Love Through Discipline" 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 discussion based on their book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart, Jim and Lynne Jackson offer parents biblically-based practical advice for disciplining their children with grace and love. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart plus a free audio download of the program "Conveying God's Love Through Discipline" 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 discussion based on their book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, Dr. Marcus Warner and Pastor Chris Coursey offer practical guidance for how a husband and wife can work together to experience greater joy in their relationship. Receive the book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages and the audio download of the broadcast "Filling Your Marriage With Joy" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Cyndie Claypool de Neve offers some tools you need to build up your child in healthy, positive ways, so they can become strong, functional adults. She’ll help you learn to steer clear from fear-based parenting so you can encourage your children to find their confidence and worth in God. Receive book God-Confident Kids plus a free audio download of the program "Nurturing Your Child's Purpose and Passion" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our ...

Dr. Bill Lile provides compelling and practical information about the dangers of abortion and the value of preborn life. He highlights the rights of every preborn baby as a patient, the risks associated with the abortion pill, the overwhelming success and benefits of Abortion Pill Reversal. He encourages listeners to create a culture of life, supporting pregnancy centers and Focus on the Family pro-life efforts. Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound ma...

Dr. Gary Chapman discusses reality living, busting some of the myths of marriage such as people cannot change and unhappy marriages are hopeless. He suggests that while you’re not able to change your spouse, you can change your own behavior which could positively influence your spouse. Receive Gary Chapman's book Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode...

Dr. Gary Chapman discusses reality living, busting some of the myths of marriage such as people cannot change and unhappy marriages are hopeless. He suggests that while you’re not able to change your spouse, you can change your own behavior which could positively influence your spouse. Receive Gary Chapman's book Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode...

Family advocate Katharine Hill makes a strong case for the importance of resisting our modern world’s “busy is better” mindset. She will encourage you to embrace the qualities of a lion, calm yet incredibly powerful, rather than being trapped in the role of a scurrying ant. Receive the book Born Free: A Call to Be Still, Know God and Flourish in a Hectic World plus a free audio download of the program "Overcoming Busyness to Focus on God and Family" for your donation of any amount! Get More Epis...

Award-winning artist Morgan Weistling was once an agnostic who believed that art was his god. Today, he shares his inspiring testimony of how he became a Christian who now knows his artistic talent is a gift from God, and he will share that talent with listeners in a way you won't want to miss. Award-winning artist Morgan Weistling has created a tender scene just for you that is perfect for the holidays. In “Kissed by God,” Jesus shows love as only a child can with a sweet gesture for his mother...

Ron and Deb DeArmond discuss the importance of being intentional when it comes to loving your spouse, and offer practical suggestions for how you can do so in a conversation based on Ron’s book I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last. Receive Deb DeArmond's book I Choose You Today plus a free audio download of the program "Making Daily Choices to Love 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 f...

Connecting with another person is a unique and special blessing. And when you come to know that person and rely on them, you place trust in them. So what do you do when that trust is shattered? Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal stories of her divorce and friendships lost due to broken trust. She’ll help you learn how to have healthy and godly perspectives about trust and relationships so you can get on a path toward healing. Receive the book I Want to Trust You, but I Don't plus a free audio do...

Connecting with another person is a unique and special blessing. And when you come to know that person and rely on them, you place trust in them. So what do you do when that trust is shattered? Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal stories of her divorce and friendships lost due to broken trust. She’ll help you learn how to have healthy and godly perspectives about trust and relationships so you can get on a path toward healing. Receive the book I Want to Trust You, but I Don't plus a free audio do...