Author and homesteader Kathi Lipp offers insightful ideas on homesteading Her practical tips include creative cooking gardening and getting through harsh weather Even if you live in a busy city you can simplify and use your resources intentionally Receive the book The Accidental Homesteader and the audio download of the broadcast Homesteading Embracing a Simpler Life 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 If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

From A Minute for Caregivers - When Every Day Feels Like Monday Happy New Year can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless in the caregiving world Most of us know that January etc usually brings the same challenges as the previous week and year s Yet although our responsibilities may not change we can While many fall into the trap of ambitious but unrealistic New Year's Resolutions I usually give mine up for Lent caregivers can instead determine to live rather than just survive Living however requires risks Life is perilous despite our culture obstinately working to mitigate all risks [... more]

ESPN's Mina Kimes tells Rich why Aaron Rodgers and the Jets is the biggest storyline heading into the NFL season the Bills' chances to win the AFC if new Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton can revive Russell Wilson's career after a disastrous season what fatal flaw could keep Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs from repeating as Super Bowl champions if the Steelers in the AFC and Packers in the NFC could be legit contenders and does a game-by-game win-loss prediction for her beloved Seattle Seahawks Rich and the guys discuss the head-scratching approach to motivational speaking by [... more]

What has the power to so blind and deceive us that it would literally capture our soul Whether we believe it or not there is a battle raging for your soul In this message Chip describes what that battle is and how to win it [... more]

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At the beginning of my gardening journey I rsquo d wake up early and run to my vegetable garden to see if anything had sprouted Nothing After an internet search for ldquo fast garden growth rdquo I learned that the seedling stage is the most important phase of a plant rsquo s lifespan Knowing now that this process couldn rsquo t be rushed I came to appreciate the strength of small sprouts fighting their way through the soil toward the sun and their resilience to temperamental weather After waiting patiently for a few weeks I was finally greeted by bursts [... more]

Let's face it we all struggle with sin But what if those pesky reoccurring issues are only the tip of the iceberg In this program guest teacher Kyle Idleman suggests that our sin is actually rooted in something much more serious a deeper problem that threatens to destroy our relationship with God Wanna know what it is Then don't miss this broadcast [... more]

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share ideas on how you can find the space and the place to spend time nurturing your relationship with God They reflect on some of their imperfections and the abundant grace God offers to cover those shortcomings Get Kathi and Cheri's book An Abundant Place Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast finding-space-to-connect-with-god featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily [... more]

Happy New Year can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless in the caregiving world Most of us know that January etc usually brings the same challenges of the previous week and even year s Yet although our responsibilities may not change we can While many fall into the trap of ambitious but unrealistic New Year's Resolutions I usually give mine up for Lent caregivers can instead determine to live rather than just survive Living however requires risks Life is perilous - despite our culture obstinately working to mitigate all risks thank the lawyers for that Isolating to avoid disease injury [... more]

Kids these days are dealing with stress and anxiety that comes at them daily If you've ever wondered how you as a parent can restore their joy don't miss this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Dr Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey CORE see reveal research that will help your family Learn the four habits of raising joy-filled kids today on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Hugely successful songwriter Jerry Salley shares wonderful insights into the Nashville songwriting world We all have a song in us - Jerry Salley Jerry's career spans years and an amazing list of huge stars have cut his songs Bringing an extraordinary talent and heart to this music Jerry shares his powerful song SAVING GRACE about a man caring for his wife with Alzheimer's Jerry's heart and passion continues to move and inspire audiences and John and I were delighted to have him on the show www jerrysalley com [... more]

A time of remembrance celebrating the life of Texie Brown Owens - [... more]

Author Douglas Kaine McKelvey shares how we can practice the presence of Christ through the use of liturgical prayers not just in church but in our homes In his book Every Moment Holy McKelvey offers liturgical prayers for all occasions like going on a trip stargazing gardening or moving into a new home He tells why practicing the presence of God is always a good idea Show Notes and Resources Every Moment Holy Vol Death Grief and Hope pre-order https www everymomentholy com hope Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new [... more]

When we purchased our home we also inherited an established grapevine As gardening novices my family invested considerable time learning how to prune water and care for it When our first harvest came I popped a grape from the vine into my mouth mdash only to be disappointed with an unpleasant sour taste nbsp The frustration I felt about painstakingly tending a grapevine only to have a bitter harvest echoes the tone of Isaiah There we read an allegory of God rsquo s relationship to the nation of Israel God pictured as a farmer had cleared the hillside of debris [... more]

Retired police officer Adam Davis says police work takes a toll on a marriage From -hour shifts to having no friends except for other law enforcement officers the stress of the job hardened Adam's heart and made him want to protect his spouse and family so badly that he quit communicating altogether Something had to change Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network Have the FamilyLife Today podcast and resources helped you Consider becoming a [... more]