Episodes

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart. Receive the book The Secret Lan...

Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be! Receive the book StrongHeart your donation of any amount! Age & Stage eNewsletters Can Virtue Be Taught? F...

Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy. Receive the book The 5 Traits of a Healthy Family your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Single Parent Resources Free Love Language Quiz If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...

Trillia Newbell passionately equips parents to celebrate Black History Month with their children around the dinner table and teach them the power of the gospel to create racial reconciliation. Also, cancel culture has prompted many Christians to regularly voice their opinions for fear of being silenced. Some obnoxiously vent on every issue, regardless of their knowledge of that subject (or lack thereof). Pastor Ted Cunningham explains that the Bible calls us to a restraint that adds influence an...

Based on their new book Lasting Ever, Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink share how they have experienced God’s everlasting love throughout the highs and lows of life. Receive the book Lasting Ever your donation of any amount! Loving Well Practice Makes Parent Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more. Receive the bo...

Emergencies can strike at any time. From natural disasters to crises a little closer to home, storms arise and you may not know what to do. Kathi Lipp shares how a close call with a house fire inspired planning and preparing for any difficult circumstance. She’ll provide you with some simple, realistic, and tangible steps to prepare your family and get them on board. You’ll learn how to reframe the way you look at emergency preparedness so you can hold onto the peace God provides and help your n...

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan helps you find your true identity in Christ and recognize God’s bigger purpose for you. He’ll inspire you to bring God’s peace to chaos in the culture, while emphasizing the importance of Christian community. Plus, kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based to...

Gary Thomas shares his passion for helping Christians see the enormous spiritual value of physical wellbeing. He takes discussion of fitness off the backburner - where many of us tend to leave it! Receive the book Every Body Matters for your donation of any amount! Family Fitness Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages Healthy Eating Habits for Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Over time, every family can fall into a rut. We lose track of all of the things we said we would do with our kids. But it’s never too late to start! Chris and Jenni Graebe give practical advice and heart-felt stories about their own journey establishing rhythms with their five children. Plus, Jay and Laura Laffoon share how husbands and wives can strengthen their relationship with regular “date nights.” It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. Simply being intentional about alone time together ...

Curtis Chang dealt with anxiety for a long time before the pressure became too much and he experienced a mental breakdown that led him to change his mentality. He learned that anxiety is not just a problem to solve. Although it can be difficult and painful, it can also lead to powerful spiritual growth. Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals Resources: Mental Health If you've listened to any of ...

Jodie Berndt, best-selling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, offers parents guidance for how they can more frequently and effectively pray for their children's faith, wisdom, self-discipline, character, life purpose, and more. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Brio Magazine Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk. Receive the book Empowered to Love for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriag...

The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward 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…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of G...

Kathi Lipp encourages listeners to embrace the Sabbath, explaining that the Sabbath goes beyond just a day of rest to a spiritual practice involving connection and gratitude. She shares practical ideas to help listeners plan ahead so they can step back, take a breath, and find rest in God. Then J.John shares a heartfelt look at the gifts God offers us at Christmas: forgiveness for our sins and salvation through belief in His Son. Receive the book Sabbath Soup for your donation of any amount! T...

Strong and healthy marriages don’t need big and expensive romantic events. Oftentimes it’s the simple things spouses do for each other every day like nurturing their relationship, navigating conflict well, accepting each other's differences, and finding ways to grow in intimacy with each other. Receive The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation If you've listened to any of our po...

You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! In this interview, Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic. Receive the Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your dona...

Based on his book The Truth in True Crime, J. Warner Wallace explore the clues behind our human nature as he uncovers 15 life truths gleaned from both contemporary true crime investigations and ancient biblical wisdom. Receive the Book The Truth in True Crime for your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Defending the Faith Get Your Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“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. Nurturing the Heart of Your Spouse Collection Hope Restored Scriptural Truths for Your Marriage Counseling Consultation and Referrals If...

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. Sacred Pathways Sacred Pathways List - Click to Download Your Spiritual Temperament Quiz Sacred Pathways Study Guide If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you...

As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s spiritual development, and that can be intimidating! Mom of four Janel Breitenstein identifies some spiritual life skills your child needs to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. She explores concepts like prayer, studying God’s Word, worship, self-control, service, and resilience. You’ll get an idea of some solid spiritual foundations and ways you can nurture those in your child’s life. Permanent Markers Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’...

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it’s also what trips us up after we’ve been burned. When tragic situations occur, you may be wondering, “If God can let this happen, can He be trusted?” Lysa TerKeurst believes building and rebuilding trust isn’t simply about finding better people to walk with; it’s about developing stability within and with God so you don’t become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship. Based on her new book I Want to Trust You, B...

Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley and his wife, Ann, share seven key principles for achieving financial and spiritual unity in marriage. Then, Pastor John Burke returns to offer encouragement as he shares hope-filled stories from people who have had near-death experiences and received a glimpse of the beautiful destination that awaits followers of Christ. John and Jim Daly's wife, Jean, inspire listeners to imagine heaven and hold on to the hope of eternal life promised by God. Money...

Dr. Kevin Leman helps you to navigate difficult circumstances with your children, encouraging you to respond, rather than react, when they’re hurting. To prepare them for adulthood, it is not helpful to over-protect your child from the reality of pain in the world. He’ll look at your children’s common fears, such as rejection and uncertainty, and the antidotes you can provide in a stable, loving environment. Reference is also made to more extreme cases of depression and suicide. When Your Kid i...