Episodes

June 3, 2025

It Gave us an Inside Language

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. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of...
June 2, 2025

Eternity is Set in Your Heart

Annie F. Downs shares a beautiful lesson about eternity. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 30, 2025

A Freeing Place as a Mom

Brook McGlothlin shares about how she learned to surrender to God’s will, when her boys became teens. Listen to the Full Program 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! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 29, 2025

I Just Read her Testimony

Pastor Craig Cooper tells a story that illustrates how the church can be welcoming to outsiders. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 28, 2025

The Church Opens Wide Her Doors

Pastor Craig Cooper tells a story that illustrates how the church can be welcoming to outsiders. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 27, 2025

The Crumpled-Up Dollar

Even when we’ve made mistakes, Dr. Les Parrott explains how God can use us, because we have value in His eyes. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 26, 2025

Take Them to a Cemetery

Lieutenant Colonel Allen West shares a powerful way you can tell your kids about the significance of Memorial Day. Listen to the Full Program Receive a CD of today's episode for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 23, 2025

Be Our Own Advocates

Ashley Willis shares how she and her husband have to be intentional on creating space for each other Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Counterfeit Climax plus a free audio download of “The Four Seasons of Intimacy in Marriage.” Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 22, 2025

The Needs of These Moms

Dr. Bill Lile makes the case for why pregnancy centers are helping mothers with an unplanned pregnancy. Listen to the Full Program Honor the moms in your life this month by helping to rescue 11,800 babies and their mothers from abortion by May 31. Just $60 saves a life through the Option Ultrasound program. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 21, 2025

All Their Own Decisions

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes how saying “yes” to your child’s request could actually help them to make better decisions as they mature. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the audio download of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our po...
May 20, 2025

An Opportunity in Adversity

Dr. Randy Schroeder explains how when your child faces adversity, it’s an opportunity for him or her to grow Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the audio download of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your ...
May 18, 2025

Spend Less Than You Make

Russ Crosson encourages you to steward your money wisely. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Your Money Made Simple plus a free audio download of "Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 16, 2025

Judging Others Isn’t Okay

Becky Harling reminds us why Christ tells us to not judge others. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 14, 2025

God Always Catches Us

Stacey Thacker gives an encouraging reminder about God’s character Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 13, 2025

Make Sense & Reform

Marc Cameron encourages people to make sense of their childhood and reframe negative stories Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 12, 2025

A Definition of Emotional Intelligence

Marc Cameron shares how your emotions are rooted in your family of origin. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 11, 2025

Burned Out with Good Intention

Gregory Jantz talks about a time when he was working too hard and nearly burned out in the process. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Beyond Burnout and an audio download of "Overcoming Burnout to Find Balance and Hope" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 8, 2025

Gentle and Quiet Spirit

Pastor Ted Cunningham shares a word of encouragement for moms about finding your identity in Christ. Listen to the Full Program Receive Ted's book A Love That Laughs for your donation of any amount, and receive a free audio download of "Encouraging Moms to Laugh.” If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 7, 2025

Wedding Album

Jay Payleitner reminds us to remember those early days of our relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive Jay Payleitner's book 52 Things Wives Need From Their Husbands plus a free audio download of "Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 6, 2025

Visualize Two Trails

Dr. Erwin Lutzer talks about the analogy of two trails; one is messy, and the other is well traveled. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Power of a Clear Conscience plus a free audio download of "Experiencing Freedom from Shame" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 5, 2025

Sin & The Sandwich

Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares a lesson based on a spoiled sandwich. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Power of a Clear Conscience plus a free audio download of "Experiencing Freedom from Shame" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 5, 2025

That Chrysalis Moment

Marci Seither explains why it’s important to allow the Lord to do His work on your children as they grow and reach adulthood. Listen to the Full Program Receive Marci Seither's book Empty Nest plus a free audio download of "Preparing for the Empty Nest Years" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 1, 2025

Challenges of a Foster Parent

Wendy Griffith details some of the difficulties those choosing to foster parent might go through. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fostering Jesus plus a free audio download of "Transforming Lives Through Foster Care" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 30, 2025

Areas We Do Agree On

U.S. Senator James Lankford tells a story about encountering a man he disagreed with politically. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Turnaround plus a free audio download of "Turning Down the Anger and Turning Up the Light" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.