Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— join us today! Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com , and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today . And...
Aug 07, 2024•31 min
If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need support systems. Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— join us today! Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com , and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Tod...
Aug 06, 2024•30 min
You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""— join us today! Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com , and on Insta @debrafi...
Aug 05, 2024•28 min
Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. Join David & Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— join us today! Enjoyed this episode with David & Meg Robbins?...
Aug 02, 2024•31 min
Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David & Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— join us today! Enjoyed this episode with David & Meg Robbins? Listen to more episodes here ....
Aug 01, 2024•30 min
You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— join us today! Pick up your copy of Chad ...
Jul 31, 2024•27 min
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. Join us for Day Two with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian marriage. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen...
Jul 30, 2024•25 min
Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Join Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they discuss practical strategies for a grace-filled marriage! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"— join us today! Pick up your copy of Chad & Emily’s book, Gospel Shaped Marriage in our shop. FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® is a marriag...
Jul 29, 2024•29 min
Ever feel invisible? Kelly and Jimmy Needham offer hope and encouragement for overcoming insecurity and living a purposeful life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly & Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com . You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish , there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media " @jimmyneedham " and Kelly " @kellyneedham ". Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham, listen here ! This week, for a donation of any size, we...
Jul 26, 2024•28 min
Exhausted from chasing dreams? Striving to be extraordinary? Kelly and Jimmy Needham have good news for your ordinary days. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly & Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com . You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish , there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media " @jimmyneedham " and Kelly " @kellyneedham ". Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham, listen here ! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll se...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min
Facing a child in crisis? Rechab and Brittany Gray recount their experience with their daughter's sickle cell disease, and offer encouragement and prayers for parents going through hard times. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network . Catch more of R echab's thoughts on Insta . Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian . This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dream...
Jul 24, 2024•26 min
Want to be like Jesus in your neighborhood? Rechab and Brittany Gray give practical ideas on unhurried hospitality. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network . Catch more of R echab's thoughts on Insta . Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian . This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling , as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for part...
Jul 23, 2024•31 min
Rechab Gray is no stranger to racial prejudice. But loving the church, he and his wife, Brittany, offer tangible ideas to embrace diversity. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network . Catch more of R echab's thoughts on Insta . Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian . This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling , as our way of saying a hug...
Jul 22, 2024•32 min
Infertility, foster care adoption, and embryo adoption: Nana and Eric Dolce's path to a family involves all three—listen in for inspiration and hope. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? For more episodes featuring Nana Dolce, click here . Learn more about Embryo adoption Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org , or connect with her on Insta . And grab her book, Seed of the Woman : 30 Narra...
Jul 19, 2024•31 min
Have you ever felt unwelcomed or unwanted? That's where Ruth's story begins: as an outsider. But that's not where God leaves her. Hear more with Nana Dolce. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org , or connect with her on Insta . And grab her book, Seed of the Woman : 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or r...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min
Wrestling with bitterness after loss? Naomi did. But God was at work. Nana Dolce uncovers timeless truths about God from the book of Ruth. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org , or connect with her on Insta . And grab her book, Seed of the Woman : 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free wit...
Jul 17, 2024•29 min
Ever felt powerless in overwhelming circumstances? Nana Dolce displays God's amazing providence through one courageous woman in the book of Esther. how Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org , or connect with her on Insta . And grab her book, Seed of the Woman : 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it ...
Jul 16, 2024•29 min
People have a lot to say about women in the Bible. But what's true? For one, their narratives, like all of Scripture, point to Jesus. In her book, The Seed of the Woman, Nana Dolce highlights thirty women, from Eve to Mary, and how God uses their stories to point to Jesus. point to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her ...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min
There's no manual for adoptive parenting. There's no step-by-step plan to prevent adoption trauma and guarantee beautiful, healthy attachments with no hiccups. Join Dave and Ann Wilson in part 2 of their conversation with Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler about the complexities of adoption and the importance of communicating love in their unique way. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com , or on Instagram , Facebook , X , or YouTube . You can also chec...
Jul 12, 2024•28 min
Adoption is beautiful—and comes with unique challenges. How do you love your adopted child(ren) well admist hardships? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler to discuss how to apply the '5 love languages' to adoptive families. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com , or on Instagram , Facebook , X , or YouTube . You can also check out his podcasts ! Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/ , or on...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
Harder, faster, better, stronger.' Are you constantly striving to be better? Perfect? David and Meg Robbins share their growth from perfectionism to grace. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes with David and Meg? Listen here ! Don't miss out on the " Weekend to Remember " events happening nationwide! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you " Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough " by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge ...
Jul 10, 2024•30 min
Is perfectionism impacting your marriage? Your parenting? Listen to part 2 of Faith Chang's conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson on perfectionism's impact on your family — and practical ways to find grace and peace in imperfection. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com . Find her on social media on Insta , X , and Facebook . And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough , in...
Jul 09, 2024•38 min
Struggling with perfectionism and anxiety in your relationship with God? The peace God offers can feel elusive. Join Faith Chang and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on how to recognize perfectionism, its spiritual impact, and how to move towards God's peace and freedom. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com . Find her on social media on Insta , X , and Facebook . And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Goo...
Jul 08, 2024•30 min
How does childhood trauma echo in our adult lives? When an adult's parents got divorced, it can still impact them decades later— from their relationship with stepparents, to blended family dynamics, and ongoing healing. Jim Ramos, founder of the men's ministry "Men in the Arena," describes his challenging upbringing. Listen in for hope in navigating the complexities of family life and pursuing personal growth, community support, and a steadfast faith. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jim Ra...
Jul 05, 2024•28 min
Jesus invites those with intellectual disability to meet Him in His Word. But churches aren't always as equipped to lay out a feast for them, as they are for those without obvious disabilities. Paul and Jill Miller's journey with their daughter, Kim, led to creating interactive Bible studies for individuals with disabilities. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they hear about the impact disability ministry can have on churches and families. Will they be fed at your church? Show Notes and Resource...
Jul 04, 2024•30 min
What do difficult days, disability, and donkeys have in common? They're all pathways to finding Jesus, according to Jill and Paul Miller. They joined Dave and Ann Wilson on this episode of FamilyLife Today to discuss the ups and downs of their journey -- including the joy and hardship of parenting a child with disabilities and the wonder of living on a farm, which inspired Jill's devotional. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at seeJes...
Jul 03, 2024•27 min
So you want to lead? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages series, believes leadership within the family must be servant leadership. How does that play out in marriage and parenting? Building upon the traits discussed in part one of this series [link to episode one], join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for another insightful discussion with author Gary Chapman. Will you choose to lead towards a healthy family? Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary ...
Jul 02, 2024•28 min
You're hungry for a strong, healthy family. What if there were a tried and true recipe—with 5-key ingredients—to get you there? In this conversation Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, shares the insights and obervations he's gleaned—both from his own four-decade marriage and from years of working with families. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for part one of this conversation and learn how to build the chef's kiss happy-bonded-family you long for! Show Notes an...
Jul 01, 2024•27 min
Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome. Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen here ! Listen to the ne...
Jun 28, 2024•28 min
Ever found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome. Want to hear more episodes by Bar...
Jun 27, 2024•29 min
