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Dr Elizabeth Stevens was a high-achieving psychiatrist in the U S Air Force Her work came to an abrupt halt when she was debilitated by a traumatic brain injury and a series of other traumatic events which caused PTSD In this conversation Dr Elizabeth Stevens offers hope to those who are bound by the pain of trauma and describes how spiritual healing was the turning point in her recovery Receive the book Unshackled and the audio download of the broadcast Finding True Healing From Trauma for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get [... more]

We always talk about the money side of financial and retirement planning But what about the mental aspect of that big life change Today we ll break down an article written by a Licensed Professional Counselor Kate Schroeder for Psychology Today titled The Psychological Investment In Retirement You might be surprised to find out that many financial advisors actually spend significant time on this side of the planning process and we ll take you through that on this show Here s some of what you ll learn on this episode Few people consider the consequences of leaving your everyday routine [... more]

How do we suffer long and well What do we do when we feel cheated Author Colleen Chao draws from the deep well of her experience with God through pain Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

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Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson have a passion to help marriages thrive The Thompsons offer practical marital advice about embracing the mess of life how a reset button can change your communication and create a legacy relationship for your kids and family Receive the book No I Can't Make Your Wife Disappear and the audio download of the broadcast Putting the Magic Back Into Your Marriage 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 putting-the-magic-back-into-your-marriage featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please [... more]

Cynthia Tobias explains the positive and negative characteristics of strong-willed adults and provides tips for healthy communication at home and in the workplace Visit our online store and purchase a CD of today's program for yourself or to share with a friend https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast getting-along-with-strong-willed-people featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

One of the hardest things about life on this side of eternity is the unexpected Accidents or unforeseen circumstances can shake our faith and bring up the question of why bad things happen when we serve a good God In this broadcast Jonathan Pitts shares that struggle Receive the book My Wynter Season and the audio download of the broadcast God's Light Amidst Grief's Shadow 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 gods-light-amidst-griefs-shadow featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give [... more]

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Pastor Dan Seaborn shares heartfelt family stories to illustrate the importance of passing along our faith to the next generation He encourages parents to teach their children Godly principles through modeling good communication and generational influence Part of Receive the book Winning At Home and the audio download of the broadcast Leaving a Legacy of Faith 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 leaving-a-legacy-of-faith-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Could celebrating each child's unique image of God help heal racial division Speaker Chris Singleton discusses his new children's book Your Life Matters Show Notes and Resources Get Your Free Downloads with Gospel in a Pumpkin Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

According to psychologist Meg Jay our minds tend to think about our future selves similarly to how we think about complete strangers Why It rsquo s probably due to what rsquo s sometimes called the ldquo empathy gap rdquo It can be hard to empathize and care for people we don rsquo t know personally mdash even future versions of ourselves So in her work Jay tries to help young people imagine their future selves and take steps to care for them This includes working out actionable plans for who they will one day be mdash paving the way for [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman is known around the world for The Love Languages But he's not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles On this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman questions about marriage difficulties family conflict and more You might hear an answer to something you're going through Don't miss the questions and answers on the September edition of Dear Gary Featured resource Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became ParentsSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dr Randy Schroeder returns once more to Focus on the Family to discuss habits you can integrate into your marriage Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage promoting emotional closeness and leaving and cleaving properly Part of Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast Forming New Habits For Your 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 https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources [... more]

Dr Randy Schroeder returns once more to Focus on the Family to discuss habits you can integrate into your marriage Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage promoting emotional closeness and leaving and cleaving properly Part of Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast Forming New Habits For Your 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 https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources [... more]

Blake Corrum stops by to talk about the Wolverines hot start Jim Harbaugh and JJ McCarthy at quarterback [... more]

My friend Susanne White joined the program to discuss her new book Self-Care for Caregivers From Susanne's site www caregiverwarrior com As one Caregiver Warrior to another I offer advice helpful tips and strategies based on the experience strength and hope I found while surviving my own caregiving journey It has become my mission to share my stories and the things I learned about being an empowered caregiver To help spread the word and offer guidance to other caregivers I have written a new book entitled Self Care for Caregivers which will be released September Self Care for Caregivers will [... more]

Author Don Everts loves sharing God-stories with his kids at the table or on a drive Grab ideas to make home a discipleship lab amp grow what matters most Show Notes and Resources Find the Vibrant Conversation Deck here Register for our Weekend to Remember now off for our fall sale Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Author Don Everts loves sharing God-stories with his kids at the table or on a drive Grab ideas to make home a discipleship lab amp grow what matters most Show Notes and ResourcesFind the Vibrant Conversation Deck here Register for our Weekend to Remember now off for our fall sale Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife s app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Brenda Garrison shares her personal parenting journey with her oldest daughter Katie She offers some great keys to building relationships with older children and encourages parents to build bridges of love rather than walls of resentment Receive the book Love No Matter What and the audio download of the broadcast Building Bridges With Your Adult Child for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-giftGet more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast building-bridges-with-your-adult-child featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Stuck between your hopes as a stepmom and your reality Author Cheryl Shumake gets it If you're wanting to be wanted she knows it's a battle you can win Show Notes and Resources Cheryl Shumake's website Step Mom Sanity Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Blended Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Stuck between your hopes as a stepmom and your reality Author Cheryl Shumake gets it If you re wanting to be wanted she knows it s a battle you can win Show Notes and ResourcesCheryl Shumake s website Step Mom SanityCheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Blended Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife s app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Stuck between your hopes as a stepmom and your reality Author Cheryl Shumake gets it If you're wanting to be wanted she knows it's a battle you can win Show Notes and Resources Cheryl Shumake's website Step Mom Sanity Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Blended Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies And they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God's image Receive the book God Made Me in His Image and the audio download of the broadcast Celebrating the Bodies God Gave Us for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-giftGet more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast celebrating-the-bodies-god-gave-us featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

How do you make sense of what feels senseless On our final summer best-of Building nbsp Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Danita Jenae details the tragic loss of her husband Dan Grief left her with empty arms and a lot of questions How do you rebuild your life after you lose someone you love Hear the hope of Danita rsquo s story today on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured Resource nbsp When Mountains Crumble Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You LoveSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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From our Archive Stu is joined by mighty woman of God and international TV host Cynthia Garrett of Cynthia Garrett Ministries to talk about her powerful testimony [... more]

ldquo I said I was sorry what more do you want rdquo Have you ever heard that or said that On this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Dr Jennifer Thomas describes the five apology languages and what may be holding you back from making things right with someone you love Hear more about the secret path to emotional healing on this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource nbsp The Apology Languages The Secret to Healthy RelationshipsSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Parenting their sons' autism Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided including a loss of dreams amp sense of failure On FamilyLife Today Dave and Ann Wilson talk with the Barakas about how God met them in their shame Show Notes and Resources Learn more about a Weekend To Remember Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Checkout this week's donation offer Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave [... more]

Parenting their sons' autism Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided including a loss of dreams amp sense of failure On FamilyLife Today Dave and Ann Wilson talk with the Barakas about how God met them in their shame Show Notes and Resources Learn more about a Weekend To Remember Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Checkout this week's donation offer Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave [... more]

Psychologist and author Dr Henry Cloud describes how parents can strengthen their children's character by teaching them to take responsibility for themselves Part of Receive the book Boundaries With Kids for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment monthly-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast raising-kids-with-healthy-boundaries-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Parenting their sons' autism Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided including a loss of dreams amp sense of failure But God met them in their shame Show Notes and Resources Learn more about a Weekend To Remember Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Checkout this week's donation offer Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife [... more]

Parenting their sons' autism Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided including a loss of dreams amp sense of failure But God met them in their shame Show Notes and Resources Learn more about a Weekend To Remember Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Checkout this week's donation offer Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife [... more]

Military veteran Chad Robichaux and his wife Kathy discuss his former struggles with PTSD which led to the couple's separation and how God helped Chad overcome PTSD and restored their marriage Part of Receive the book Fight for Us for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast how-god-saved-a-military-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

This question is often asked of me Many think because they are a parent then they're a caregiver Nurses CNAs and other medical personnel - are family caregivers right In this opening monologue from August we discuss this issue First and foremost family caregivers don't receive a paycheck Then there are other significant differences www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Dr Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children As a parent you are the key to your child's resilience Through intentional modeling ongoing conversation and observation and encouragement you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles get unstuck and move forward with courage and confidence Part of Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment monthly-gift [... more]

Dr Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children As a parent you are the key to your child's resilience Through intentional modeling ongoing conversation and observation and encouragement you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles get unstuck and move forward with courage and confidence Part of Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment monthly-gift [... more]

Julie Hornok discusses the tendencies of someone who has been diagnosed dealing with grief and feelings of disappointment as a parent and eventually realizing the hope that is found in Christ's purpose for you and your child Julie encourages parents to seek support for both themselves and their children surrender their plans for their family and believe that God has given their child a beautiful purpose Receive the United in Autism bundle for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast dont-give-up-raising-a-child-with-autism featured-resource-cta [... more]

Courtney Ellis knows the struggle of finding time to connect with God in the midst of motherhood duties like diapers dishes laundry and countless to-do lists In this interview Courtney will encourage moms in their faith journey by sharing her tips for creating spiritual growth intimacy and renewal Part of Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - srefcd treatment monthly-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast staying-close-to-god-as-a-busy-mom-part- [... more]

Wishing you cared more about your faith Uche Anizor gets it He dialogues about the nuts and bolts of overcoming apathy and morphing from lethargy to zeal Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Wishing you cared more about your faith Uche Anizor gets it He dialogues about the nuts and bolts of overcoming apathy and morphing from lethargy to zeal Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

From our July program Have you ever had someone say something strange insensitive or even weird to you - and a flood of responses immediately filled your mind Sometimes we save ourselves from unnecessary drama when we bite our tongues and learn to like the taste of blood But it can torque our brain to do so doesn't it Who knows though - we may get a funny story out of it that brings laughter years later [... more]

Maybe you'd love to parent with thankfulness kindness but sometimes things get ugly Author Kay Wyma chats about parenting toward grateful connected kids Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Kay Wyma Podcast on Soul Listen to hear more about what benefits you can have by going on a Soul Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all [... more]

Maybe you'd love to parent with thankfulness kindness but sometimes things get ugly Author Kay Wyma chats about parenting toward grateful connected kids Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Kay Wyma Podcast on Soul Listen to hear more about what benefits you can have by going on a Soul Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all [... more]

What do we do when the ladder of success we've been climbing collapses Where can we turn for hope when nothing fulfills our deepest longings Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why we don't need to feel anxious alienated or alone Listen [... more]

Life's slights and indignities provoke bitterness resentment frustration sadness But in her Peace Project author Kay Wyma asks is there a better way Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Kay Wyma Podcast on Soul Listen to hear more about what benefits you can have by going on a Soul Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all [... more]

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Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne parents and stepparents to share with Ron Deal about how insecurities can create conflict in a new marriage after widowhood and how to overcome those struggles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equips you with the tools to [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne parents and stepparents to share with Ron Deal about how insecurities can create conflict in a new marriage after widowhood and how to overcome those struggles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to [... more]

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer James and Robby discuss the harsh reality of someone who is battling addiction Whether it is alcohol drugs or some other harmful substance the two help and encourage the listener with hope and prayer [... more]

Hospitality sounds exhausting But author Carolyn Lacey knows hospitality can be extraordinary and oh-so-ordinary welcoming people as God welcomes us Show Notes and Resources Passport Resources Helping parents have the conversations that matter most Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

It's all about dads and daughters on this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr Gary Chapman A dad is so important to a daughter's life but most dads have a hard time connecting heart to heart That's why Michelle Watson Canfield has created a step-by-step template to help Don't miss a practical way to unite fathers and daughters today on a summer-best-of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Blogger Sami Cone offers parents practical advice for teaching their children to overcome selfishness in a discussion based on her book Raising Uncommon Kids Receive Sami Cone's book Raising Uncommon Kids 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 raising-selfless-kids featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Former governor of Wisconsin Marty Schreiber watched his beloved wife Elaine gradually transform from the woman who had gracefully entertained in the Executive Residence to one who no longer recognized him as her husband In My Two Elaines Learning Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver Marty candidly counsels those taking on this caregiving role More than an account of Marty's struggles in caring for his wife My Two Elaines also offers sage advice that respects the one with Alzheimer's while maintaining the caregiver's health As two-thirds of those with Alzheimer's are women he offers special guidance for men thrust [... more]

Deborah Pegues offers hope in the midst of the crazy She identifies common primary emotions that may be the root of your anger and offers Scripture-based responses to deal with them Receive the book Days to Taming Your Anger for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast getting-a-handle-on-anger featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers We are back to discussing the tools of the enemy This week the guys talk about neglect marginalization and orphan spirit The clips are from The War and Abandoned The journey continues so grab your gear and be blessed right here on the Masculine Journey Radio Show Be sure to check out our other podcasts Masculine Journey After Hours and Masculine Journey Joyride [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman is known around the world for the Love Languages But he's not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles In this podcast episode questions about marriage difficulties family conflict and more You might even hear an answer to something you're going through Don't miss the questions and answers on the June edition of Dear Gary on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource The Marriage You've Always Wanted See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]