Adjusting to a new family is hard Dr Darrell Bock had to join a whole new family after his mom passed away when he was a teenager He knows all about handling blended family issues like getting along with step-siblings and step-parents managing money and talking things out Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dr Darrell Bock and catch more of their thoughts on The Table Podcast and on Twitter DBockDTS Listen to entire episode on FamilyLife Blended Want to hear more episodes by Dr Darrell Bock listen here Get ready to tune in or join us in person for [... more]

My sister brother and I flew from our separate states to our uncle rsquo s funeral and stopped to see our ninety-year-old grandmother She rsquo d been paralyzed by a stroke had lost the ability to speak and had only the use of her right hand As we stood around her bed she reached out that hand and took each of our hands placing one atop another over her heart and patted them in place With this wordless gesture my grandmother spoke into what had been our somewhat broken and distant sibling relationship ldquo Family matters rdquo In God rsquo [... more]

While driving late at night Nicholas saw a house on fire He parked in the driveway rushed into the burning home and led four children to safety When the teenage babysitter realized one of the siblings was still inside she told Nicholas Without hesitation he reentered the inferno Trapped on the second floor with the six-year-old girl Nicholas broke a window He jumped to safety with the child in his arms just as emergency teams arrived at the scene Choosing concern for others over himself he rescued all the children Nicholas demonstrated heroism by his willingness to sacrifice his safety [... more]

Anne grew up in poverty and pain Two of her siblings died in infancy At five an eye disease left her partially blind and unable to read or write When Anne was eight her mother died from tuberculosis Shortly after her abusive father abandoned his three surviving children The youngest was sent to live with relatives but Anne and her brother Jimmie went to Tewksbury Almshouse a dilapidated overcrowded poorhouse A few months later Jimmie died At age fourteen Anne rsquo s circumstances brightened She was sent to a school for the blind where she underwent surgery to improve her [... more]

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- - https www truthcommunitychurch orgClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesGod's Power that Saved You God's Power that Saved You Coming Out of Depression [... more]

Rich reacts to Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs' latest comments at the start of Bills' training camp and ponders how their relationship could impact Buffalo's title chances Three-time Grammy-winning country music star Tim McGraw joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Standing Room Only' album reveals his secret love of yacht rock and recalls his high school sports career when he could dunk at just ' and once dropped in a game while puking between plays because of the flu Rich reacts to some of the new looks around NFL training camps including Tua Tagovailoa's new arm sleeve tattoo Justin [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman offers seven principles that will radically transform your relationship with your in-laws By learning and practicing these basic communication skills you will build and strengthen the connection you have with your spouse's parents and siblings It's not an overnight process but a journey that will revive and improve any relationship Part of Receive Happily Ever After for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives And right now DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a MILLION matching [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman offers seven principles that will radically transform your relationship with your in-laws By learning and practicing these basic communication skills you will build and strengthen the connection you have with your spouse's parents and siblings It's not an overnight process but a journey that will revive and improve any relationship Part of Receive Happily Ever After for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives And right now DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a MILLION matching [... more]

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Sara lost her mother when she was just fourteen years old She and her siblings lost their house soon after and became homeless Years later Sara wanted to provide her future children with an inheritance that could be passed down from generation to generation She worked extremely hard to purchase a house giving her family the stable home she never had Investing in a home for future generations is an act of faith mdash taking steps toward a future you don rsquo t yet see God told the prophet Jeremiah to purchase land just before the violent siege of Jerusalem [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories years after finding out she was adopted Traci Huguley discovered she was not the only child adopted out She then made it her mission to find her siblings Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber joins the show to talk about his sibling rivalry with Tiki how he would cover Eagles WR AJ Brown and why Andy Reid is the X-Factor in this Super Bowl [... more]

Raising a child with special needs has many challenges Jolene Philo will help you discover how to use Love Languages to express love to your child with special needs as well as their siblings and your spouse It's a terrific conversation you won't want to miss Receive the book Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families 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 applying-love-languages-to-families-with-special-needs featured-resource-ctaIf you've [... more]

The sixth-grade basketball game was well underway Parents and grandparents were cheering on their players while younger brothers and sisters of the boys on the teams entertained themselves out in the school hallway Suddenly sirens blared and lights flashed in the gym A fire alarm had been tripped Soon the siblings came streaming back into the gym in panic looking for their parents There was no fire the alarm had accidentally been activated But as I watched I was struck by the way the children mdash sensing a crisis mdash unashamedly ran to embrace their parents What a picture of [... more]

When a leader asked if I rsquo d speak with her privately I found Karen in the retreat center counseling room red-eyed and wet-cheeked Forty-two years old Karen longed to be married and a man was currently showing her interest The problem was this man was her boss mdash and he already had a wife With a brother who cruelly teased her and a father devoid of affection Karen discovered early that she was susceptible to men rsquo s advances A renewal of faith had given her new boundaries to live by but her longing remained and this glimpse of [... more]

It had been an awful week for Kevin and Kimberley Kevin rsquo s seizures had suddenly worsened and he rsquo d been hospitalized Amid the pandemic their four young children mdash siblings adopted from foster care mdash were taking cabin fever to a new extreme On top of that Kimberley couldn rsquo t scrounge up a decent meal from the fridge Oddly at that moment she craved carrots An hour later there was a knock at the door There stood their friends Amanda and Andy with an entire meal she rsquo d prepared for the family Including carrots They say [... more]

I rsquo m not a coffee drinker but one sniff of coffee beans brings me a moment of both solace and wistfulness When our teenage daughter Melissa was making her bedroom uniquely hers she filled a bowl with coffee beans to permeate her room with a warm pleasant scent It rsquo s been nearly two decades since Melissa rsquo s earthly life ended in a car accident at age seventeen but we still have that coffee-bean bowl It gives us a continual aromatic remembrance of Mell rsquo s life with us Scripture also uses fragrances as a reminder Song of [... 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]

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Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne as they continue to conversation on how to overcome struggles in their new roles 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 help your son or daughter flourish Find resources from this podcast at [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne as they continue to conversation on how to overcome struggles in their new roles 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 help your son or daughter flourish Find resources from this podcast at [... more]

Join us as we worship our triune God- For more information about Grace Church please visit www graceharrisburg org [... more]

Commemorations of the seventy-fifth anniversary of D-Day in honored the more than troops who took part in the largest seaborne invasion in history to liberate Western Europe In his prayer broadcast over the radio that day President Roosevelt asked for God rsquo s protection praying ldquo They fight not for the lust of conquest They fight to end conquest They fight to liberate rdquo A willingness to put one rsquo s self in harm rsquo s way to restrain evil and liberate the oppressed brings to mind Jesus rsquo s words ldquo Greater love has no one than this to [... 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]

On this episode of Our American Stories Christopher Klein tells the story of the former president and Civil War hero Ulysses S Grant and how he raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution with the aid of Mark Twain Years after finding out she was adopted Traci Huguley discovered she was not the only child adopted out Bob Kendrick tells the story of former Negro Leagues Baseball player Buck O'Neil and how Buck nbsp handled being rejected from the National Baseball Hall of Fame like a man nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories nbsp Paul Kengor PoliSci professor at Grove City College brings us the details of the devastating nature of an attack the U S government chose to keep details hidden about Mike Leven tells the story about how he mdash a Jewish person mdash started the Asian American Hotel Owners Association Bob Kendrick President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum tells the story of how Jackie Robinson got his start in Kansas City broke the MLB's color barrier in Brooklyn and began a movement nationwide Sofia and Deshawn nbsp tells us how they went [... more]

Welcome fellow Joy Riders to the Masculine Journey Joyride Podcast On this podcast you will hear funny stories exchanges and thought provoking moments that will amuse you make you smile and draw you closer to Jesus Christ in your journey of life This week the guys are talking about decluttering their lives Danny and Robby share some thoughts on what decluttering means to them with the group The Clip is from The Christmas Story [... more]

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On this episode of Our American Stories Author Winter Prosapio dives into some of the weird laws we have here in the U S Years after finding out she was adopted Traci Huguley discovered she was not the only child adopted out She then made it her mission to find her siblings Dennis Peterson's father was hard but fair and some of the biggest lessons Dennis learned were on the job site doing brick work with his father Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes nbsp - Shooting Bunnies From A Motorboat - The -Year-Long Journey [... more]

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior The discussion is based on our guests' recent book Parenting Scripts When What You're Saying Isn't Working Say Something New Part of Receive the book Parenting Scripts 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 saying-the-right-thing-when-your-child-misbehaves-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give [... more]

Anne the lead character in the Anne of Green Gables stories longed for a family Orphaned she had lost hope of ever finding a place to call home But then she learned that an older man named Matthew and his sister Marilla would take her in On the buggy ride to their home Anne apologized for chattering on and on but Matthew a quiet man said ldquo You can talk as much as you like I don rsquo t mind rdquo This was music to Anne rsquo s ears She felt no one had ever wanted her around much less [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers This week the guys discuss how they see themselves How do you see yourself The clips used are from Identity Theft a interview clip of Muhammad Ali Blue Bloods and Field Of Dreams 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]

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable And when it comes the stress is overwhelming How do you make things right at work Today on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Dr Paul White will give practical steps to help restore harmony to your workplace Featured resource Making Things Right At Work Increase Teamwork Resolve Conflict and Build Trust by Dr Paul White Jennifer Thomas and Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode I am a pastor at a small non-denominational church We are growing and attracting people from different backgrounds and some are asking about our stance on spiritual gifts How do we articulate a position without alienating certain members of the church My siblings and I ran away from home because of the conditions there I want everyone to pray that God impacts my mom and step dad's hearts I hope one day we can all reconcile our relationship and God grabs ahold of [... more]

Jessie Minassian believes our messy imperfect families are part of God's plan to transform us to be more like Jesus Christ She provides an abundance of great advice to parents and teens about navigating issues like attitude parent child conflict trust and freedom siblings and more Part of Get Jessie Minassian's book Family How to Love Yours 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 helping-teen-girls-love-their-families-well-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com [... more]

Jessie Minassian believes our messy imperfect families are part of God's plan to transform us to be more like Jesus Christ She provides an abundance of great advice to parents and teens about navigating issues like attitude parent child conflict trust and freedom siblings and more Part of Get Jessie Minassian's book Family How to Love Yours 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 helping-teen-girls-love-their-families-well-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com [... more]

Waiting on God Alone -Psalm ---Welcome to Through the Psalms a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit Over time we will study all psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati Ohio We're glad you're with us Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit --thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesJesus and Genesis Systematic Theology The Historical Adam Jesus Forgives Sin [... more]

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Connecting the present with the past is good Ray McKelvy tells his story about not knowing his real father and being the man of the house Another father figure stepped into his life only to then separate from his mom and the devastation he felt left him searching for his identity Show Notes and Resources 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]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode I would like to know what you believe about what happens to us after we die It is my understanding that our bodies are buried and then our souls are asleep until Christ comes again Does God exist outside of space and time What is the Abrahamic covenant mentioned in Genesis What aspect of the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting Why don't Christians practice circumcision if the Abrahamic covenant is everlasting Is it because the Hebrew word for 'everlasting' can mean 'long time' rather [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers The discussion about obedience continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast The clip used is from the film Third Man on the Mountain There's no advertising or commercials just men of God talking and getting to the truth of the matter The conversation and Journey continues [... more]

Facing the loss of a loved one can leave life feeling so empty and gray Ron and Nan Deal along with Brad and Jill Sullivan give listeners the hope that the color WILL return Show Notes and Resources Help for grieving parents is avaliable at https whilewerewaiting org 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]

Understanding how important connectedness is if body parts are to function properly based on Romans and other passages Included in the -part series The Power of We CLICK HEREto ORDER this -part series on MP [... more]

No position has more potential to influence the future than that of being a mother nbsp There rsquo s no better role model for motherhood than Mary who struggled as a nbsp young nbsp mom with several children including her firstborn nbsp Jesus the Son of God nbsp Her calling as a mom shows us how crucial motherhood is nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

http www rockin jesus com NRB Interview from the Expo Floor NRB For I know the thoughts that I think toward you says the Lord thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you a future and a hope Jeremiah Benny DiChiara's life changed in an instant one morning in October He had fallen asleep on the couch after staying up late watching news about the upcoming election At am the alarm on his phone went off but the phone was in the bedroom DiChiara stood up from the couch when he saw his wife Donna walk into the [... more]

As the cabbie drove us to London rsquo s Heathrow Airport he told us his story He had come alone to the United Kingdom at age fifteen seeking to escape war and deprivation Now eleven years later he has a family of his own and is able to provide for them in ways unavailable in his native land But he laments that he rsquo s still separated from his parents and siblings He told us that he has had a hard journey that won rsquo t be complete until he rsquo s reunited with his family Being separated from our [... more]

We all understand that material things are not as important as relationships So what lies behind the clutter of our lives On today's program Kathi Lipp offers tips and perspectives to de-clutter our hearts Show Notes and Resources Get the book The Clutter-Free Home https shop familylife com p- -the-clutter-free-home aspx Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Check out the FamilyLife Blended Podcast https www familylife com podcast familylife-blended-podcast [... more]

It often seems like those who've accomplished the most for God have been through the worst life has to offer That's why in this lesson Dr Tony Evans will explain how your painful experiences can be used to bless and build up the body of Christ in this look at the link between emotional pain and spiritual progress [... more]

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Jason Johnson shares stories from his own foster parenting journey such as relating to his foster-kid's birth parents Get Jason's book Reframing Foster Care 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 foster-care-how-everyone-can-help featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Today on the broadcast Ron Deal and Lore Ferguson Wilbert discuss the healing journey she's experienced as her husband's second wife She suggests adopting a heart of compassion instead of competition Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Blended and Blessed Live Event and Livestream https blendedandblessed com Subscribe to the FamilyLife Blended Podcast with Ron Deal https www familylife com podcast familylife-blended-podcast Find more blended family resources https www familylife com familylifeblended blended-families Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all [... more]

The seven named generations alive in America in practical advice encouragement and an apology to the younger generations based on Tim [... more]

All loving parents want healthy relationships for their children but what do we do when we see red flags On FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author and counselor Doyle Roth about how to know when someone is toxic and what to do about it Show Notes and Resources What if date night got you talking again Dates to Remember https shop familylife com p- -dates-to-remember aspx Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife [... more]

What does it look like for parents to wait on the Lord when they see toxic tendencies in their child's spouse On FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Doyle Roth about preserving relationships as you navigate difficult patterns of behavior Show Notes and Resources Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app 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 [... more]

Pastor J D teaches an important concept about conflict that comes from James who growing up as Jesus' younger half-brother must have known better than anyone about family strife that stems from jealousy [... more]