Jim and Jean Daly share a positive and upbeat conversation with Josh and Christi Straub about marriage. Topics discussed include unity, supporting your spouse, navigating conflict and leading in grace. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resourc...
Jul 30, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jim and Jean Daly share a positive and upbeat conversation with Josh and Christi Straub about marriage. Topics discussed include unity, supporting your spouse, navigating conflict and leading in grace. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resourc...
Jul 29, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kim Anthony had talent but did not have the ‘look’ of a typical gymnast in the 1980s – she was African-American, too tall, and came from a poor family. But by the time she got to college, she had already overcome incredible odds: almost aborted; a drug-addicted father; a struggling single mom. When her gymnastic victories left her feeling hollow, Kim sought a deeper meaning for her life, and found it through Jesus Christ. She concludes her message by encouraging her audience of high-school stude...
Jul 26, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Unconditionally" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resou...
Jul 25, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Unconditionally" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resou...
Jul 24, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan has been exploring ancient Jewish culture for decades. As he shares his insights and stories, he’ll help you to develop a passion for evangelism and discipleship. Ray unpacks Scripture to aid your understanding of what it truly means to be a disciple of the Rabbi and Messiah – Jesus. Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Script...
Jul 23, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Home schooling is one of the fastest growing forms of education in the United States and a lot of families are interested … but intimidated as well! Monica Swanson describes how she was reluctant at first, but soon reveled in the many benefits of home schooling. Things like prepping them for life in the real world, shaping the character of her sons, and providing them with a solid Christian worldview. Receive the book Becoming Homeschoolers and the audio download of the broadcast "Home Schooling...
Jul 22, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jay and Laura Laffoon laugh their way through a conversation on practical ways to celebrate your marriage. This couple of over thirty-nine years talks about how to enjoy your spouse by improving your day-to-day habits and attitudes. Work, parenting, and the realities of life can keep couples from taking the time to invest in each other, so Jay and Laura advise couples about how to be intentional and connect more deeply. Receive the book Celebrate Your Marriage and the audio download of the broad...
Jul 19, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" for you...
Jul 18, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" for you...
Jul 17, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joni explores the question of why God doesn’t heal every disease and every pain we suffer. She shares her struggles with deep depression after being paralyzed at age 17, and her ardent pursuit of healing from the Lord. After much disappointment, Joni’s perspective changed for the better when she realized that God was more concerned about healing her soul than healing her body. She also reveals the problems that her disability has caused in her marriage to her husband Ken, and how the Lord helped...
Jul 16, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joni explores the question of why God doesn’t heal every disease and every pain we suffer. She shares her struggles with deep depression after being paralyzed at age 17, and her ardent pursuit of healing from the Lord. After much disappointment, Joni’s perspective changed for the better when she realized that God was more concerned about healing her soul than healing her body. She also reveals the problems that her disability has caused in her marriage to her husband Ken, and how the Lord helped...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don’t fully understand His ways. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail....
Jul 12, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don’t fully understand His ways. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail....
Jul 11, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arlene Pellicane looks at some ways you can draw boundaries around your family’s tech use. She also identifies five healthy habits to cultivate in your child when it comes to relationships. You’ll gain some solid insight about technology and digital devices along with some practical tools for connecting with your children in the midst of their tech-driven world. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Screen Kids and the audio download of the broadcast " How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well " for y...
Jul 10, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arlene Pellicane looks at some ways you can draw boundaries around your family’s tech use. She also identifies five healthy habits to cultivate in your child when it comes to relationships. You’ll gain some solid insight about technology and digital devices along with some practical tools for connecting with your children in the midst of their tech-driven world. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Screen Kids and the audio download of the broadcast " How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well " for y...
Jul 09, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Husbands and wives are different physically, emotionally and sexually. Tragically, 1 out of 3 married women have a greater sex-drive than their husbands, which can lead to shame, isolation, and conflict in their marriages. But couples can learn how to draw together and trust God through this struggle, and expand their understanding of intimacy in marriage. Receive the book I Want Him to Want Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Intimacy with a Reluctant Husband" for your donation...
Jul 08, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast As a teenager, Greta Eskridge’s love for adventure was sparked by an overseas mission trip with her dad to India. In this conversation, she provides practical tips for parents and families to help kids break out of technology addiction, get out of their comfort zone, and start adventuring together! Receive the book Adventuring Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Your Child a Love for Adventure" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear fro...
Jul 05, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast To celebrate Independence Day, we’re featuring an Adventures in Odyssey drama. Listen in as John Avery Whitaker shares the story of Paul Revere, his famous ride, and the “shot heard ’round the world.” The Adventures in Odyssey Club helps the whole family grow closer to Jesus and to each other. Club membership includes unlimited, on-demand, streaming access to nearly 1,000 Adventures in Odyssey episodes—plus daily devotions, fun videos, faith-building activities and more! Join today and give your...
Jul 04, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a warm and upbeat speech given to college students, Alistair Begg challenges single men and women to measure any potential partner against six essential traits, such as a strong faith in Christ, integrity, and kindness. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Alistair Begg's book Lasting Love and the audio download of the broadcast "The Search for a Godly Spouse" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families th...
Jul 03, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a warm and upbeat speech given to college students, Alistair Begg challenges single men and women to measure any potential partner against six essential traits, such as a strong faith in Christ, integrity, and kindness. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Alistair Begg's book Lasting Love and the audio download of the broadcast "The Search for a Godly Spouse" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families th...
Jul 02, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bishop W. C. Martin shares his remarkable story of leading his small church to adopt 77 children out of the foster care system, alongside the producer who's turned his story into a movie, Rebekah Weigel. Dr. Sharen Ford encourages and equips families to be a part of the movement Martin and Weigel are starting, to end the foster care crisis. Encourage hurting children with a suitcase bundle today. Your donation will not only support our Wait No More Foster Care and Adoption program efforts, but y...
Jul 01, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pastor Ron Zappia and his wife, Jody, describe the turbulent early years of their marriage and how God's grace helped restore their relationship. They share the valuable lessons they learned through that process in a discussion based on their book, "The Marriage Knot: 7 Choices That Keep Couples Together." Receive Ron & Jody's book "The Marriage Knot" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail....
Jun 28, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an upbeat and fascinating presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar explains the meaning of Psalm 23 in the context of our roles as sheep who are led by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Gettin' There and an audio download of "Finding God's Peace by Understanding Psalm 23" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail....
Jun 27, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an upbeat and fascinating presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar explains the meaning of Psalm 23 in the context of our roles as sheep who are led by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Gettin' There and an audio download of "Finding God's Peace by Understanding Psalm 23" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources...
Jun 26, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alli Worthington, offers help and hope to you as a mom, encouraging you to focus on the majors and to enjoy your children in the stages they are in. She covers things like mom guilt, anger, feeling inadequate, and keeping the spark in your marriage. It’s an uplifting look at motherhood! (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Remaining You While Raising Them and an audio download of "Retaining Your Identity in Motherhood" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you m...
Jun 25, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alli Worthington, offers help and hope to you as a mom, encouraging you to focus on the majors and to enjoy your children in the stages they are in. She covers things like mom guilt, anger, feeling inadequate, and keeping the spark in your marriage. It’s an uplifting look at motherhood! (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Remaining You While Raising Them and an audio download of "Retaining Your Identity in Motherhood" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you m...
Jun 24, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Best-selling female comedian of all time Chonda Pierce has had a difficult life, but she is known for her incredible sense of humor. Hear how the Lord, and laughter, got her through an abusive childhood, the early loss of both sisters, a devastating estrangement, and her husband’s untimely death at age 53. Receive the book Life Is Funny Until It's Not and an audio download of "Discovering God is Enough" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit...
Jun 21, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast As a young man, John Marriott was questioning his Christian beliefs. He began analyzing and “deconstructing” his faith. Then, he RE-constructed his faith, built on the strong foundation of Jesus Christ. In an age where young people are seeking truth and authenticity, Marriott shares why many are leaving the Christian faith and how you can pray for and encourage others to rest in the truth of God’s Word. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage and an audio download of "Cel...
Jun 20, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast As a young man, John Marriott was questioning his Christian beliefs. He began analyzing and “deconstructing” his faith. Then, he RE-constructed his faith, built on the strong foundation of Jesus Christ. In an age where young people are seeking truth and authenticity, Marriott shares why many are leaving the Christian faith and how you can pray for and encourage others to rest in the truth of God’s Word. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage and an audio download of "Cel...
Jun 19, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast