Leaving home one morning Dean found some friends waiting with balloons His friend Josh stepped forward ldquo We entered your poems in a competition rdquo he said before handing Dean an envelope Inside was a card that read lsquo First Prize rsquo and soon everyone was crying tears of joy Dean rsquo s friends had done a beautiful thing confirming his writing talent Weeping for joy is a paradoxical experience Tears are normally a response to pain not joy and joy is normally expressed with laughter not tears Italian psychologists have noted that tears of joy come at times of [... more]

According to research people who are intentionally grateful for what they have report better sleep fewer symptoms of illness and more happiness Those are impressive benefits Psychologists even suggest keeping a ldquo gratitude journal rdquo to improve our well-being writing down five things we rsquo re grateful for each week Scripture has long promoted the practice of gratitude From meals and marriage Timothy - to the beauties of creation Psalm the Bible has called us to see such things as gifts and to thank the Giver for them Psalm lists five things Israel could be especially grateful for their rescue [... more]

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage James - Is it common to debate with your mate Sure it is Sometimes spouses get into it And sometimes spouses stay in it The most important thing is not whether or not you have confrontations It is how you handle them James is a verse that changes duels into duets It says Wherefore my beloved brethren let every man be swift to hear slow to speak and slow to wrath Or in simpler terms Tune in tone down sweeten up Tune in All communication begins with listening Love your spouse with your ears Tone down [... more]

Anxiety can feel crippling and heavy with shame Psychologist and author Dr Ed Welch fumbled with his own anxiety and eventually it led him into life-altering encounters with God who it turned out had beautiful things to say Show Notes and Resources Hear Ed Welch on Right Now Media and listen to other episodes he's been on and connect with his Christian couseling ministry Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about anxiety in our blog post Anxiety What You Need to Know Grab off all FamilyLife's small-group studies atshop familylife com Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com [... more]

Psychologist Dr Kenneth Wilgus offers parents a strategy of planned emancipation whereby they can help prepare their teens for adulthood by carefully and progressively withdrawing their control over key areas of their teen's life Part of Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You 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 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 f [... more]

Psychologist Dr Kenneth Wilgus offers parents a strategy of planned emancipation whereby they can help prepare their teens for adulthood by carefully and progressively withdrawing their control over key areas of their teen's life Part of Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You 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 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 f [... more]

What's it look like to help an anxious spouse Psychologist Dr Ed Welch offers real wisdom and real hope for the dark waters of fear Find practical insights for navigating tough areas together with a bedrock trust in God's love Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ed Welch and catch more of his thoughts at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation CCEF org TheGospelCoalition org and DesiringGod org And grab Ed's book I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis What Does the Bible Say in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Christianity and psychology with Ed's many FamilyLife Today [... more]

Skyrocketing numbers of anxiety depression and self-harm can be downright intimidating to parents of teens Psychologist Dr Ed Welch offers you-can-do-this guidance to shape a home environment that welcomes supports heals and helps kids navigate their way to hope Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ed Welch and catch more of his thoughts at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation CCEF org TheGospelCoalition org and DesiringGod org And grab Ed's book I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis What Does the Bible Say in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Christianity and psychology with Ed's many FamilyLife Today episodes [... more]

Psychologist Michael Anderson and Dr Timothy Johanson explain how many parents waste time and energy on parenting strategies that don't work and offer practical suggestions for more effectively disciplining children and raising them to become well-adjusted adults Part of Receive the book GIST and the audio download of the broadcast Rethinking Your Parenting Strategies 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 ResourcesIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

Psychologist Michael Anderson and Dr Timothy Johanson explain how many parents waste time and energy on parenting strategies that don't work and offer practical suggestions for more effectively disciplining children and raising them to become well-adjusted adults Part of Receive the book GIST and the audio download of the broadcast Rethinking Your Parenting Strategies 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 ResourcesIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

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Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Leman explains how you can avoid common parenting mistakes and implement reality discipline in which real-life consequences teach children rather than you lecturing reminding or rescuing them Part of Receive Kevin Leman's book Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours 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 http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast game-plan-for-raising-well-behaved-children-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your [... more]

Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Leman explains how you can avoid common parenting mistakes and implement reality discipline in which real-life consequences teach children rather than you lecturing reminding or rescuing them Part of Receive Kevin Leman's book Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours 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 http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast game-plan-for-raising-well-behaved-children-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your [... more]

Job lost his family his estate his friends his health and his reputation in a matter of hours But he isn't the only person who suffered in this story Behind the scenes his wife also lost her kids her home her reputation and her security Mrs Job only makes a brief appearance in Job - but it's enough to open our eyes to the silent and lonely pain experienced by secondhand sufferers [... more]

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A study by Robert Emmons divided volunteers into three groups that each made weekly entries in journals One group wrote five things they were grateful for One described five daily hassles And a control group listed five events that had impacted them in a small way The results of the study reveal that those in the gratitude group felt better about their lives overall were more optimistic about the future and reported fewer health problems Giving thanks has a way of changing the way we look at life Thanks-giving can even make us happier The Bible has long extolled the [... more]

ldquo Who rsquo s in the mirror rdquo the psychologists conducting the self-recognition test asked children At eighteen months or younger a child usually doesn rsquo t associate herself with the image in the mirror But as kids grow they can understand they rsquo re looking at themselves Self-recognition is an important mark of healthy growth and maturation It rsquo s also important to the growth of believers in Jesus James outlines a mirror recognition test The mirror is ldquo the word of truth rdquo from God James When we read the Scriptures what do we see Do we recognize [... more]

In this interview Greg Laurie sits down with the famed author speaker and psychologist Dr James Dobson Dr Dobson is the founder of Focus on the Family and Family Talk both are nationally syndicated radio programs heard by millions Dobson is well known for his books such as Bringing Up Boys The Strong-Willed Child and Dare to Discipline Dr Dobson is also well known for his interview with serial killer Ted Bundy on the eve of Bundy's execution In this wide-ranging interview Pastor Greg and Dr Dobson discuss Dobson's life from childhood to marriage as well as how to raise [... 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]

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]

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]

Well-known psychologists and authors Dr John Townsend and Dr Henry Cloud share broadcast advice on how to relate with your in-laws Part of Receive the book Boundaries 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 establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-your-in-laws-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Well-known psychologists and authors Dr John Townsend and Dr Henry Cloud share broadcast advice on how to relate with your in-laws Part of Receive the book Boundaries 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 establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-your-in-laws-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Am I being abused Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps identify red flags in a friend's relationship or your own and what to do when you see those signs 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]

Am I being abused Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps identify red flags in a friend's relationship or your own and what to do when you see those signs 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]

Am I being abused Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps identify red flags in a friend's relationship or your own and what to do when you see those signs 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]

When the abuse starts enough is enough Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps you form a plan to get out so you can assess your marriage for the long term 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]

When the abuse starts enough is enough Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps you form a plan to get out so you can assess your marriage for the long term 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]

Researchers tell us there rsquo s a link between generosity and joy those who give their money and time to others are happier than those who don rsquo t This has led one psychologist to conclude ldquo Let rsquo s stop thinking about giving as a moral obligation and start thinking of it as a source of pleasure rdquo While giving can make us happy I question whether happiness should be the goal of our giving If we rsquo re only generous to people or causes that make us feel good what about the more difficult or mundane needs requiring [... more]

When I was shopping for engagement rings I spent many hours looking for exactly the right diamond I was plagued by the question What if I miss the best one According to economic psychologist Barry Schwartz my chronic indecision indicates that I am what Schwartz calls a maximizer in contrast to a satisficer A satisficer makes choices based on whether something is adequate for their needs Maximizers We guilty have a need to always make the best choice The potential outcome of our indecision in the face of many choices Anxiety depression and discontent In fact sociologists have coined another [... more]

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In this broadcast Psychologist Dr Ron Welch and his wife Jan describe how too much control can damage a marriage and family Their message illustrates how placing your partner's feelings before your own can help you avoid tremendous heartache in your relationship Receive the book The Controlling Husband 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 how-to-deal-with-a-controlling-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Combatting with a child in your stepfamily Psychologist Danny Huerta offers ideas for dealing with disrespectful distrustful reactive or troubled kids 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's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

How do you help a lost or angry child who battles against the family Ron Deal speaks with psychologist Danny Huerta on troubled kids in a stepfamily 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's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

We live in a world that offers a wide range of choices mdash from paper towels to life insurance In Psychologist Barry Schwartz wrote a book titled The Paradox of Choice in which he argued that while freedom of choice is important to our well-being too many choices can lead to overload and indecision While the stakes are certainly lower when deciding on which paper towel to buy indecision can become debilitating when making major decisions that impact the course of our lives So how can we overcome indecision and move forward confidently in living for Jesus As believers in [... more]

Wonder what submission is and isn't Clinical psychologist author and speaker Dr Juli Slattery discusses how women can walk with men as partners in marriage 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's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

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Dr Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their child's behavior He discusses the benefits of allowing your kids to learn from real-life consequences and describes the importance of understanding your child's temperament based on his birth order Receive Dr Leman's book 'Why Your Kids Misbehave and What To Do About It' and a CD of today's broadcast 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 understanding-the-root-of-your-childs-misbehavior-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https [... more]

Psychologist Madeline Levine noticed the fifteen-year-old girl rsquo s ldquo cutter disguise rdquo mdash a long sleeve T-shirt pulled halfway over her hand commonly used by people who engage in self-harm When the young girl pulled back her sleeve Levine was startled to find that the girl had used a razor to carve ldquo empty rdquo on her forearm She was saddened but also grateful the teen was open to receiving the serious help she desperately needed The teen in some way represents many people who have carved ldquo empty rdquo mdash perhaps not on their forearms but on their [... more]

Wives do your helpful suggestions sometimes come across as criticism to your husband Psychologist and author Juli Slattery shares what a helper looks like in light of who God is Show Notes and Resources Visit Matt's website at https faithfulman com Listen to Juli's podcast at https www authenticintimacy com podcast Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Dr Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their child's behavior He discusses the benefits of allowing your kids to learn from real-life consequences and describes the importance of understanding your child's temperament based on his birth order Receive Dr Leman's book 'Why Your Kids Misbehave and What To Do About It' and a CD of today's broadcast 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 understanding-the-root-of-your-childs-misbehavior-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https [... more]

The Prodigal Son left home to live life his way His plan soon led to disaster though and he humbly returned home In his father's warm welcome we catch a glimpse of God's amazing love Hear more when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates made history when they launched the Giving Pledge promising to donate half of their money As of this meant giving away billion dollars The pledge made psychologist Paul Piff curious to study giving patterns Through a research test he discovered that the poor were inclined to give more of what they had than wealthy people Those who rsquo ve felt their own poverty are often moved to greater generosity nbsp Jesus knew this Visiting the temple He watched the crowds drop gifts into the treasury Mark The rich tossed in wads of cash [... more]

Understanding Emotional Intelligence Why some men cry and some don't why some of us are closed emotionally are we emotionally intelligent with psychologist Dr Ilona Jerabek on the latest The Cure with Aimee Cabo Dr Ilona Jerabek Ph D serves as the president and Scientific Director of PsychTests AIM Inc a division of Plumeus Inc PsychTests offers both individuals and corporations the opportunity to evaluate aptitudes attitudes and personality traits in an interactive way As Scientific Director of PsychTests Dr Jerabek has demonstrated strong statistical and research skills and extensive experience in statistics research design and psychological test construction Her [... more]

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Psychologist Dr Kevin Leman encourages listeners to pursue spiritual goals for the new year that include loving God with all your heart surrendering to God's plan for your life and not believing lies from your past Original air date Jan Get Dr Leman's book Have a New You by Friday for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast starting-off-the-new-year-right featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Psychologist Dr Ron Welch and his wife Jan outline several simple but highly effective decisions a husband and wife can make to nurture their marriage Original air date April Get Dr Welch's book Choices Successful Couples Make for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast the-best-choices-you-can-make-for-your-marriage featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

No it s not a typo Affluenza is a social malady that has reached epic proportions in our country Its germs infect the very young and its symptoms recur even in old age Solomon nailed it years ago when he said quot No matter how much we see we are never satisfied quot Ecclesiastes This last commandment is a different from the other nine in that it probes the heart and touches on our desires It deals with what we want not just what we do This week and next we ll probe what is perhaps our culture s biggest [... more]

In this interview Greg Laurie sits down with the famed author speaker and psychologist Dr James Dobson Dr Dobson is the founder of Focus on the Family and Family Talk both are nationally syndicated radio programs heard by millions Dobson is well known for his books such as Bringing Up Boys The Strong-Willed Child and Dare to Discipline Dr Dobson is also well known for his interview with serial killer Ted Bundy on the eve of Bundy's execution In this wide-ranging interview Pastor Greg and Dr Dobson discuss Dobson's life from childhood to marriage as well as how to raise [... more]

There are so many contradicting views in today's society about how when and why to discipline our children so what should we do We can start by tuning out the modern psychologists and pseudo-counselors who don't believe in God in the first place and start listening to what God through Solomon has to say [... more]

During a crisis like the COVID- pandemic it's okay to feel down worried and stressed Acknowledge these emotions respect them and then let them go suggested guest Dr Anjhula Mya Singh Bais while talking with Aimee Cabo The Cure Radio live talk radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence abuse trauma mental health or other challenges that affect your life It's a place to find comfort knowledge strategies answers hope and love and so much more all while you are [... more]

Dr Jon LaPook tells us the part we must all play to reduce our exposure to the virus and minimize its spread to others The COVID- pandemic has created tremendous economic uncertainty CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Michael Goodman president of the investment management firm Wealthstream Advisors about how people should strategize when considering dipping into their retirement savings While stress and anxiety can drive us to take healthy precautions in trying circumstances -- like a pandemic -- our irrational fear can become dangerous when it goes off the rails David Pogue talks to psychologists and researchers [... more]