Episodes

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. Then Joey and Kari Stageberg equip newly married and engaged couples to anticipate and navigate the inevitable turbulence of blending two personalities and lives together in marriage. Receive a copy of Kingdom Focus for your donation of any amount. RVL...

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 God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conve...

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. And, he addresses the biggest issue for parents, learning to let go of trying to control your teen. Receive a copy of Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly su...

Do you and your spouse take the time to talk about your dreams for the future? Greg and Erin Smalley and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss the importance of building your dreams together. Then 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. Receive a copy of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage for your donation of any amount! Listen to Greg and Erin's Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast. ...

Karis Kimmel Murray offers parents advice for effectively handling their kids’ misbehavior in a discussion based on her book, Grace Based Discipline: How to Be at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst. Then 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. Receive a copy of Grace Based Discipline for your donation of any amount! Four freedoms parents should ext...

Parents today are in panic mode. Your Gen Z children are struggling with depression, identity, pressure, and increased cases of abandoned faith. Jason Jimenez wants to help you leverage healthy authority and intentional parenting methods to help the younger generation understand their true identity in Christ. Jason introduces 8 core traits to help you better understand and relate to your kids. He urges you to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to re...

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. 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 Homepage to leave...

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. Receive a copy of Dr. Chapman's 5 Traits of a Healthy Family for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefit...

Gary Thomas 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 also talks about how to reduce having expectations for your spouse, how to find your confidence in God and how to seek first the Kingdom of God as a couple. Receive a copy of Gary's book A Lifelong Love for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift...

Natasha Crain, author of Talking with Your Kids About God, challenges moms to use everyday situations to start conversations with their kids about faith. Then Tovares and Safa Grey encourage single Christians to date with purpose. They discuss having good boundaries in dating, surrounding your relationship with a healthy community, the role parents play in their child’s dating relationship, and how to keep God first while dating. Receive a copy of Talking with Your Kids About God for your dona...

When you understand the true value of eternity, you spend more time searching and longing for it. But in a world full of distractions, it’s easy to build your goals around temporary things. Dr. Tony Evans will inspire you to seek God’s kingdom in every aspect of life, running toward the ultimate prize – intimacy with Christ. Receive a copy of Tony Evans' newest book Kingdom Focus for your donation of any amount! Check out ReFOCUS with Jim Daly for deep and heartfelt conversations with people w...

Janel Breitenstein explores spiritual life skills like identity and discernment and offers practical ways to help your child develop those. You’ll learn to equip your child to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. Then Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share practical ways in which spouses can better relate on a spiritual level. Receive a copy of Janel's book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Simple, fun ways to start family devotions that the entire family will connect with....

Middle school is a time of transition, and kids who are leaving the familiarity of elementary school might be a little worried about it. From bullies to friend drama to open communication with parents, Jonathan Catherman, and his sons Reed and Cole, help you prepare for the transitory middle school years. Then Debra Fileta explains how marriage requires unconditional love and sacrifice, which in turn draws us closer to God as we are sculpted more in His image. With humorous stories and a counse...

Author Erin MacPherson and her mother, Ellen Schuknecht, an educator, offer encouragement and advice to moms of early grade school-aged children. Then Dr. Ron and Jan Welch help husbands and wives better understand the power of choice in their marriages and how they can be intentional in improving and strengthening their relationships. Receive the book The Christian Mama’s Guide to the Grade School Years for your donation of any amount! Prepare your child for a successful school year with the...

Courtney Ellis tells the story of how she suffered from a severe panic attack at work and had no idea why. The anxiety kept persisting, and she felt consistently overwhelmed by seemingly nothing. She discovered that her husband was also struggling with anxiety, so they worked together to find the root of the problem. They discovered how many things they had stuffed into their home and schedule. They began to purge their house, schedule and media subscriptions and discovered how much deeper their...

Gil and Brenda Stuart offer advice and hope to remarried couples as they address the difficult challenges stepfamilies face. Receive the book Restored and Remarried for your donation of any amount! Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. How to Deal with the Past When You're Remarried The Smart Blended Marriage If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Rhonda Stoppe and her son Brandon provide practical advice and encouragement for moms raising sons. Topics they discuss include : discipline, equipping sons for independence, talking in ways that sons will listen, and giving boys a vision for manhood. Receive the book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Listen to Brandon Stoppe's original song "It's...

Describing some of the challenges young girls face, Dannah Gresh exposes the lies they are being told about their friendships, themselves, and God. She shares how parents can help their daughters combat these lies with the truth. She also discusses the importance of falling in love with God as your true source of fulfillment. Then award-winning Christian vocalist Larnelle Harris reflects on his five-decade music career, sharing the valuable life lessons he’s learned about putting his family fir...

Psychologist Dr. Ron Welch and his wife, Jan, outline several simple but highly effective decisions a husband and wife can make to nurture their marriage in a discussion based on his book 10 Choices Successful Couples Make: The Secret to Love That Lasts a Lifetime. Then, parents, it’s time to step up and be…a parent! Arlene Pellicane shares her fun stories and power-packed research to encourage you with nuts-and-bolts reminders of strong parenting—teaching respect, instilling character, and spe...

Psychologist Dr. Kenneth Wilgus offers a strategy of “planned emancipation” whereby you can help prepare your teen for adulthood by carefully and progressively withdrawing control over key areas of your teen’s life. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Subscribe to Brio magazine for your daughter. Each issue is packed with inspi...

Milan and Kay Yerkovich help you understand how your attachment style impacts they way you relate to stress and how you can use stressful situations as opportunities to grow closer to your spouse. Receive the book How We Love and the special audio download "Questions to Ask When Stressed" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? For couples in c...

In a featured Adventures in Odyssey® drama, Trent DeWhite journeys to ancient India, the South Pacific, and New York's Constitution Island to see stories of people who were used by God. Then Eryn Lynum shares the value of appreciating God’s creation as a spiritual practice, encouraging you to take your kids into the great outdoors. Adventures in Odyssey Club 14-Day Free Trial including unlimited, on-demand, streaming access to nearly 1,000 Adventures in Odyssey episodes—plus daily devotions, f...

Matt and Lisa Jacobson discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible! Receive the books Loving Your Husband Well and Loving Your Wife Well for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support...

What makes a great dad? How about honesty, integrity, and a robust prayer life! Brent Reaves shares a touching tribute to a godly dad. Then Jonathan McKee shares his perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us all from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord. Receive a CD of "The Legacy of a Godly Dad" for your donation of any amount! The Good Dad -- Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family uses his own expertise, humor, and inexhau...