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Foster parents are often called “heroes” for bringing needy children into their home, but Jillana Goble argues that they are normal people who simply obeyed God’s call to care for orphans and widows. Joined by Jean Daly, sharing from their own experiences, they describe some of the common challenges of foster parenting, such as feeling overwhelmed, not knowing how past trauma affects behaviors today, loving children and giving them back to their bio parents, dealing with extra stress in your mar...

Foster parents are often called “heroes” for bringing needy children into their home, but Jillana Goble argues that they are normal people who simply obeyed God’s call to care for orphans and widows. Joined by Jean Daly, sharing from their own experiences, they describe some of the common challenges of foster parenting, such as feeling overwhelmed, not knowing how past trauma affects behaviors today, loving children and giving them back to their bio parents, dealing with extra stress in your mar...

Kari Trent Stageberg and her husband unpack the techniques to navigate the situation when differences emerge – they call it a “Merge Moment.” This moment allows a couple to come together despite their differences. Only 31% of differences are solvable, which means that couples need to be proactive and intentional when navigating and even celebrating their differences. Joey and Kari suggest being particularly observant about trigger moments and giving each other time to process those situations. ...

Being an Ambassador for Jesus is a role each of us can play, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. In this upbeat message, Dr. Tony Evans will encourage you to become a full-time, verbal, visible follower of Christ in your everyday life. Receive the book "Kingdom Focus" and a free audio download of “Becoming a Full-Time, Verbal, Visible Follower of Christ” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by...

Chad Robichaux is an American hero, and he works to support American heroes worldwide. Save Our Allies, a coalition he created, was born out of his commitment to save his interpreter from the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. The team he assembled felt called to rescue thousands more, saving Americans, allies, and those who were vulnerable. Receive the book Saving Aziz and a free audio download of “American Heroes: Serving on the Front Line” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DO...

Author Kathi Lipp offers practical suggestions for planning your family’s Christmas celebration so that it can be budget-friendly, stress-free and Christ-centered. Receive Kathi Lipp's book Get Yourself Organized for Christmas and a free audio download of “Getting Organized for Christmas” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. Get More Episode Resources We'd love to ...

Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven and a free audio download of “Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES H...

Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven and a free audio download of “Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES H...

Cheryl Martin encourages singles to view their singleness not as a mistake or a holding pattern until marriage, but as an opportunity to become the person God wants them to be. She also shares how to honor God in the dating process through the use of firm boundaries and an accountability partner. Receive the book 1st Class Single and a free audio download of “Encouragement for the Single Life” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through ...

Successful NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his family story and his journey in football, as well as about the importance of discipleship and evangelism in impacting the culture. RVL Discipleship™ The Study has the tools to change how you experience Scripture and view your role as a disciple of Christ — the Rabbi of rabbis, Prince of Peace, Sar Shalom. Watch episode 1 for free! And then have the option to purchase season 1 or the entire series. Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear ...

Pornography is a pervasive evil that is toxic to marriages. Research shows that 55% of Christian men look at porn at least monthly, and 1 in 10 view porn at least daily. Mark Makinney points out this is inherently a sin problem, and he describes how viewing porn will hijack your brain. Mark and his wife Rosie also list warning signs that your spouse could be addicted to porn, and then share their own story of Mark’s 25-year addiction and how it impacted their marriage. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the...

Pornography is a pervasive evil that is toxic to marriages. Research shows that 55% of Christian men look at porn at least monthly, and 1 in 10 view porn at least daily. Mark Makinney points out this is inherently a sin problem, and he describes how viewing porn will hijack your brain. Mark and his wife Rosie also list warning signs that your spouse could be addicted to porn, and then share their own story of Mark’s 25-year addiction and how it impacted their marriage. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the...

Parents often struggle to communicate effectively during the teen years. Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages moms and dads to relax a little bit, back off from micromanaging, and start treating their teen more like a budding adult. This includes showing them more respect and communicating to them the same way you would another adult. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and a free audio download of “How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind” for your donation of any a...

Parents often struggle to communicate effectively during the teen years. Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages moms and dads to relax a little bit, back off from micromanaging, and start treating their teen more like a budding adult. This includes showing them more respect and communicating to them the same way you would another adult. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and a free audio download of “How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind” for your donation of any a...

Dr. Matthew Stanford offers a compassionate look at mental illness, which affects one in five teens and adults in the United States. He discusses the need for overcoming the stigma of reaching out for help and encourages the church community to offer hope and healing for families with loved ones suffering with mental health issues. Receive the book Grace for the Afflicted and an audio download of "Helping Those Suffering From Mental Illness" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Re...

“Generosity” isn’t just about money. In this upbeat talk, Brad Formsma explains how to have a giving mindset, and shares the importance of modeling generosity to your children. It goes beyond money: you can be generous with your thoughts, your words, your time, your influence, your attention, and your stuff. Brad encourages doing “generosity projects” with your kids so that they can experience the blessings of selflessness. We’ll also hear from his son Drew on how parents can impart this message...

Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God’s truth to light. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift tod...

Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God’s truth to light. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift tod...

Do you and your spouse take the time to talk about your dreams for the future? This program features an episode of the new Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast, hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley. Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and an audio download of "Learning to Dream Together" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...

Dr. Matthew Stanford offers a compassionate look at mental illness, which affects one in five teens and adults in the United States. He discusses the need for overcoming the stigma of reaching out for help and encourages the church community to offer hope and healing for families with loved ones suffering with mental health issues. Receive the book Grace for the Afflicted and an audio download of "Helping Those Suffering From Mental Illness" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Re...

How you handle conflict can make or break any relationship, especially a marriage. Family coaches Dave and Ann Wilson offer a clear, biblical plan to help you engage in constructive conflict, to prevent resentment from damaging your marriage. Receive the book Vertical Marriage and a free audio download of “Improve Your Marriage through Healthy Conflict” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps famil...

Lynsi Snyder is the owner and president of the In-N-Out Burger company. She grew up in a loving, Christian family and had a special bond with her father. His struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction ultimately took his life when she was 17 years old. This tragedy created a huge hole in her heart for love and affirmation. Despite knowing the Lord, Lynsi has married 4 times and divorced 3 times. When Lynsi felt trapped in a pit of despair, God met her there and lavished her with love and accepta...

Lynsi Snyder is the owner and president of the In-N-Out Burger company. She grew up in a loving, Christian family and had a special bond with her father. His struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction ultimately took his life when she was 17 years old. This tragedy created a huge hole in her heart for love and affirmation. Despite knowing the Lord, Lynsi has married 4 times and divorced 3 times. When Lynsi felt trapped in a pit of despair, God met her there and lavished her with love and accepta...

Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acuña address why the middle school season of parenting is challenging and how parents can adapt to the changes in an effective way. Emphasis is made of the importance of keeping communication open through listening, observing and understanding. Receive the book Middle School and an audio download of "Navigating the Middle School Years" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps...