Episodes

Based on his new RVL Discipleship - The Study video series, Ray Vander Laan helps listeners understand how to study the Bible with attention to the original context and audience. 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 from ...

Dave Deets shares about the four miscarriages he experienced with his wife. Recognizing the lack of resources for men dealing with miscarriages, he wrote When Men Have Miscarriages to help families through these difficult times. In this interview, he talks about how men like himself and those he has walked alongside often feel disconnected from the pregnancy their wives are experiencing and have trouble expressing their own grief about miscarriage. Receive When Men Have Miscarriages and an audi...

Jason Jimenez provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences. Jason urges parents to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Parenting Gen Z and an audio download of "Raising Up Gen Z to Follow Christ" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support...

Jason Jimenez provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences. Jason urges parents to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Parenting Gen Z and an audio download of "Raising Up Gen Z to Follow Christ" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support...

Sometimes you need to laugh, and Tim Hawkins is ‘just what the doctor ordered.’ His unique spin on the trials and tribulations of everyday life will have you in stitches! Tim wonders why civilization ever needed an electric toothbrush, not to mention a four-or-five bladed shaving razor. He loves his GPS, and wishes he could buy a ‘Marriage GPS’ that would give helpful hints, like “say something nice about her hair.” Tim's presentation is laugh-out-loud funny and will inspire you to see life from...

Deborah Smith Pegues equips women to manage finances wisely in a discussion based on her book The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women: 21 Strategies for Financial Empowerment. Receive Deborah Smith Pegues' book The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women and an audio download of "Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Finances" 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 podcas...

Are you in a spiritually mismatched marriage? Lee Strobel describes the struggles he and his wife, Leslie, experienced when he was an atheist and she was a new Christian. In part two, Leslie joins Lee on stage to offer hope and practical suggestions for living out your faith while staying committed to an unbelieving spouse. The Strobels encourage listeners to reach out for H.E.L.P.: 1) Harness the support of others; 2) Exercise restraint; 3) Live out your faith; and 4) Pray. (Part 2 of 2) Recei...

Are you in a spiritually mismatched marriage? Lee Strobel describes the struggles he and his wife, Leslie, experienced when he was an atheist and she was a new Christian. In part two, Leslie joins Lee on stage to offer hope and practical suggestions for living out your faith while staying committed to an unbelieving spouse. The Strobels encourage listeners to reach out for H.E.L.P.: 1) Harness the support of others; 2) Exercise restraint; 3) Live out your faith; and 4) Pray. (Part 1 of 2) Recei...

Dr. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, provide strategies for moving toward health, freedom, and life. They talk about Biblical truths that can lead Christ followers to a more positive future, as they share their helpful framework for overcoming past pain and challenges. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Where Do I Go From Here? and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Hom...

Dr. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, provide strategies for moving toward health, freedom, and life. They talk about Biblical truths that can lead Christ followers to a more positive future, as they share their helpful framework for overcoming past pain and challenges. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Where Do I Go From Here? and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Hom...

Karis Kimmel Murray reminds parents that we need to stay calm in the midst of misbehavior, look for the reason behind the behavior and gives a “sushi menu” of discipline tactics, including tagging bad behavior, putting things in a “basket,” and teaching the behavior you want to see. She ends with insights into children’s “currency” and age-appropriate consequences. Receive Grace Based Parenting and an audio download of "Disciplining Your Kids With Grace" for your donation of any amount! Get Mo...

Feelings can be confusing for children to experience and express. In this upbeat message, Dr. Joshua Straub will equip you to create a safe environment in your home, so that your children can express what they are feeling and learn how to manage their emotions. Receive What Am I Feeling?, What Do I Do with Worry?, What Do I Do With Anger? and an audio download of "Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you m...

Dr. Rosaria Champagne Butterfield challenges listeners to share God's love by opening their home to strangers, neighbors, and anyone in need, in a discussion based on her book The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Rosaria Butterfield's book The Gospel Comes With a House Key and an audio download of "Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd l...

Dr. Rosaria Champagne Butterfield challenges listeners to share God's love by opening their home to strangers, neighbors, and anyone in need, in a discussion based on her book The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Rosaria Butterfield's book The Gospel Comes With a House Key and an audio download of "Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd l...

Dr. Gary Chapman shares about creating a nurturing environment in your family. He will unpack five important traits: families serving together, the husbands and wives relating intimately on a physical and emotional level, parents guiding, children obeying and honoring parents, and finally, husbands loving and leading. You’ll be inspired to help your family thrive. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of "Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy Family...

Dr. Gary Chapman shares about creating a nurturing environment in your family. He will unpack five important traits: families serving together, the husbands and wives relating intimately on a physical and emotional level, parents guiding, children obeying and honoring parents, and finally, husbands loving and leading. You’ll be inspired to help your family thrive. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of "Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy Family...

Peter Mutabazi shares his journey from street kid to foster dad. As a young kid on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, Peter’s life changed when one man showed compassion and kindness. Now he’s giving back, opening his home to children in foster care. Learn how you can come alongside kids in need by showing them God’s love, grace, and mercy. Receive the book Now I Am Known and an audio download of "Showing Your Child Their True Worth" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We...

Gary Thomas, author of A Lifelong Love, discusses how to worship God to bring you into unity as a couple, how to allow God to rub away your own selfishness and how couples can intentionally pursue oneness in marriage. He explores how to reduce expectations for your spouse, how to find your confidence in God, and how to seek first the Kingdom of God as a couple. (Part 2 of 2) Receive A Lifelong Love and an audio download of "Drawing Closer to God and Each Other" for your donation of any amount! ...

Gary Thomas, author of A Lifelong Love, discusses how to worship God to bring you into unity as a couple, how to allow God to rub away your own selfishness and how couples can intentionally pursue oneness in marriage. He explores how to reduce expectations for your spouse, how to find your confidence in God, and how to seek first the Kingdom of God as a couple. (Part 1 of 2) Receive A Lifelong Love and an audio download of "Drawing Closer to God and Each Other" for your donation of any amount! ...

Mark Gregston, grandfather of four, encourages you to be intentional in the lives of your teen grandchildren. Through storytelling, humor, time, and love, you can be a special influence on your grandkids and build a legacy of hope in your family. Receive the book Grandparenting Teens and an audio download of "Being an Intentional Grandparent to Teens" 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 ...

Linda Seiler shares her remarkable story of growing up desperately wanting to be a boy. She describes her 20-year struggle with gender confusion and same-sex attractions, which were not resolved after her conversion to Christianity. After confessing her secret to a college pastor who exemplified God’s compassion and grace, Linda spent the next 11 years seeking healing and restoration of her true identity as a woman. An identity that she whole-heartedly embraces today! Receive Trans-formation an...

Dating in today’s culture has changed significantly in a generation. Single adults are often less intentional about thinking and planning ahead for a future marriage. And many Christians aren’t committed to moral boundaries anymore in their dating relationships. Tovares and Safa Grey want to change that dynamic by pointing single adults to God’s design for dating. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 and an audio download of "Aiming For a Godly Marriage in the Dating Years" for your donation of an...

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 o...

Sarah Robinson struggled with suicidal ideation and depressive thoughts that plagued her soul. Sarah shares her story of clinging to Christ and gives practical help to those in need. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die and an audio download of "Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression" 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 Resour...