Ironclad beetles are known for their tough exterior which protects them from predators One special variety however has extraordinary strength under pressure The insect rsquo s hard outer shell stretches rather than cracks where it joins together Its flat back and low profile also help it to resist fractures Scientific tests show that it can survive a compression force of nearly times its body weight God made this bug extra tough and He gave resilience to Jeremiah as well The prophet would face intense pressure when he delivered unwelcome messages to Israel so God promised to make him ldquo an [... 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]

On this episode of Our American Stories Christopher Klein tells the story of how Mark Twain and Ulysses S Grant the former president and Civil War hero raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution Donald Sturm tells the story of how his parents did everything they could to support him and lead him to achieve the American Dream Madysen Acey rsquo s life took an unexpected turn at -years-old but she wouldn't trade any of it for the person she's become Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes nbsp - How [... more]

In this special episode of Words of Life- Bernie Dake and Salvation Army Officer Lt Colonel Allen Satterlee sat down with the General of The Salvation Army General Brian Peddle He joined us to discuss some of The Salvation Army's current challenges opportunities and successes To learn more about The Salvation Army's work world-wide visit https salvationarmy org [... more]

If you're concerned that the pain of your past might trickle down to your children don't miss this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Dr John Trent and Dr Dewey Wilson will give help for parents who want to raise relationally intelligent children What are the five keys to helping kids connect well with others Find out today on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

With years of personal experience and expertise Deborah Pegues examines twelve traits of strong leadership Get Deborah's book Lead Like a Woman with your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast developing-your-leadership-skills-as-a-woman featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

For many the term midlife is synonymous with crisis But our guest on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman says it doesn't have to be that way Yes midlife is challenging But the demands of this season can force us to adjust adapt and grow deeper in the marriage relationship How do you take advantage of midlife opportunities Find out today on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

We're living in unusual times - under unusual pressures - that require unusual resilience Resilience is the ability the will and the power and motivation to stand strong no matter what we're going through If you want to learn what it takes to be resilient don't miss the key Chip shares in this program [... more]

When life's throwing everything it can at you how do you keep going How do you get up off the mat and face another day In this program we'll learn about the ability not to give up not to give in and bounce back strong regardless of our circumstances [... more]

What makes some young adults resilient in the faith while others walk away completely Pastor Mark Matlock and researcher David Kinnaman talk about the five characteristics and practices of resilient Christians experiencing Jesus forging meaningful intergenerational relationships developing cultural discernment training for vocational discipleship and engaging in counter-cultural mission Show Notes and Resources Take your marriage from good to great with these free resources https www familylife com good-contest 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 [... more]

Brandon and Analyn Miller parents of seven remind us it's our job to find out what is unique about each of our children beginning when they are toddlers We need to become students of our children encouraging their strengths and recognizing their weaknesses Asking questions about what they like and don't like is a great way to discover who God made them to be Show Notes and Resources Read The Five E's of Strength Identification by Analyn and Brandon Miller https www familylife com articles topics parenting essentials releasing-your-child the-five-es-of-strength-identification Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com [... more]

As a result of the Coronavirus many adult children are moving back home with their parents creating a new set of challenges On this broadcast Dr John Townsend helps families navigate expectations and responsibilities to set healthy boundaries and show mutual respect Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast setting-boundaries-when-young-adults-return-home Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]