Episodes

Dec. 28, 2023

The Bridge is Open

Robin Jones Gunn reminds us that parenting a teen daughter is not just having one difficult conversation, it’s about inviting her into a series of discussions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman and a free audio download of “Guiding Your Daughter Into Womanhood” 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. If you've liste...
Dec. 28, 2023

Loving the Unlovely

Marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman addresses how to respond well when your spouse treats you poorly. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Marriage You've Always Wanted 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 28, 2023

Verbally Affirm

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how you can use your words to bless your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Marriage You've Always Wanted 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

They Were Turning Their Heads

While being persecuted for her faith, Virginia Prodan chose to love. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Saving My Assassin and a free audio download of “Laying Your Life On the Line for 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 generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

Virginia, I Am the Truth

Virginia Prodan talks about the day she got saved. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Saving My Assassin and a free audio download of “Laying Your Life On the Line for 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 generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

Fallen Into a Screen Trap

David Murrow shares about a time he was convicted by spending too much time on his phone. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Give Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...
Dec. 26, 2023

Are You Thankful for Jesus?

R. T. Kendall relives a story of a prayer gathering where they focused on thankfulness. Listen to the Full Program Your gift today will help save marriages, bring restoration to homes in need, rescue moms and babies from abortion, equip parents to raise godly children, bring dignity to children in foster care, impact our culture with truth, and so much more! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If...
Dec. 26, 2023

Not Going to Talk About This

Dr. Mike Bechtle talks about why boundaries are necessary sometimes in family relationships. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Given Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Healthy Ways to Interact With Extended Family” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
Dec. 26, 2023

Character Because of Challenges

Dr. Kathy Koch explains why it’s good for your kids to grow through challenges. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Parent Differently and a free audio download of “Instilling Character In the Heart of Your Child” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

Obedience is Harder to Learn

Dr. Kathy Koch reminds us that obedience doesn’t come naturally, and we have to teach it to our kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Parent Differently and a free audio download of “Instilling Character In the Heart of Your Child” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

What Centers Us

Heidi St. John explains why she needs time with God to have the strength to be a good mother. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book MomStrong 365 and a free audio download of “Fueling Motherhood Through Spiritual Discipline” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

Finite Capacity

Jillana Goble talks about how she’s needed grace to parent her foster kids well. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Love-Stretched Life and a free audio download of “When God Gives You the Family You Never Expected” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

A Photo of Baby Micah

Jillana Goble shares about a simple, yet unforgettable gift she gave to a foster mom in court. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Love-Stretched Life and a free audio download of “When God Gives You the Family You Never Expected” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2023

Solvable Differences

Kari Trent Stageberg and her husband unpack the techniques to navigate the situation when differences emerge – they call it a “Merge Moment.” Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Merge for Marriage and a free audio download of “Blending Two Lives Into One Flesh” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
Nov. 10, 2023

What if it Was Us

Chad Robichaux shares a powerful story that convinced him to go on a difficult military mission. Listen to the Full Program 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 DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Nov. 10, 2023

Easing Up on Christmas Traditions

Kathi Lipp shares how you can simplify your Christmas by asking your family what traditions are important to them. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...
Nov. 8, 2023

Why All This Ridiculous Freedom

John Burke addresses why God gives us free will to make good or bad choices. Listen to the Full Program 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 HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Nov. 7, 2023

In a Time of Choosing

Pastor John Burke tells a powerful story about a woman who had a near-death experience. Listen to the Full Program 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 HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Nov. 7, 2023

A Rotten Omelet

Cheryl Martin encourages single women to pursue a healthy relationship with God. Listen to the Full Program 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 our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Nov. 3, 2023

The 3 M's

NFL Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares 3 big decisions we all have to make as Christians. Listen to the Full Program 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Nov. 2, 2023

Recovery is Like Spaghetti

Rosie Makinney gives a plan for spouses to respond well of their mate has an addiction relapse. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of “Your Marriage Can Win the Battle Against Pornography” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Nov. 1, 2023

Support to Hold the Line

Rosie Makinney shares what she learned after realizing her husband had a secret addiction. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of “Your Marriage Can Win the Battle Against Pornography” 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 31, 2023

We Can Be Great Again

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages people to prioritize their marriage, even when they have a struggling teen. Listen to the Full Program 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 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.
Oct. 30, 2023

We Face God Directly

Dr. Ken Wilgus speaks to parents who have a non-believer teen. Listen to the Full Program 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 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.