Send us a Text Message This program is a rebroadcast from GUEST SCOTT ANIOL Professor of Pastoral Theology Grace Bible Theological SeminaryAs we celebrate Independence Day which commemorates the signing in of the Declaration of Independence the founding document of our nation when the original colonies declared their autonomy from British colonial rule John Adams was a signer of the Declaration one of the framers of the U S Constitution and the second President of the United States Likely not a born-again Christian but rather a deist a believer in a supreme being who is uninvolved in the affairs of [... more]

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U S today You might assume that we have a major anxiety problem just by the number of commercials you see for new medicines to treat these disorders but is anxiety really a new thing The Reality Of AnxietyModern medicine recognizes anxiety in many forms generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder social anxiety and various phobias Data shows nearly a third of all U S adults will experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime The cost of treating anxiety disorders in the U S runs into [... more]

Send us a Text Message On Friday-Saturday June - nearly young adults age - converged at Stone House Farm in Jordan MN as the first class of The Overcomer Course Some of the young adults are in the workplace some are in school some are in between but all came to hear what God has said in His Word and how it applies to their lives In eight sessions over those two days addressing the most important issues in life such as believing God and His gospel trusting God's Word as the basis for wise thinking and living evangelism and [... more]

GUEST BRUCE WHEATON father of host David WheatonThis Father's Day weekend we are going to go back in time to to hear an interview with my own father Bruce Wheaton Many of you know that God welcomed my dad into heaven February at age Our family has joy that he is in the eternal presence of the Savior he believed loved and obeyed But we miss his presence with us tremendously for he was a beloved husband father and friend to not just the members of his family but to many others as well My mom who is misses my [... more]

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we'll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there's just not enough time money or energy left at the [... more]

Loneliness is like an ache and often we feel ashamed to admit that we feel lonely Ruth Graham shares national statistics about how half of American adults feel lonely and how loneliness can affect us emotionally and physiologically Part of Get the book Transforming Loneliness and an audio download of How Loneliness Can Draw You Closer to Jesus 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 [... more]

Loneliness is like an ache and often we feel ashamed to admit that we feel lonely Ruth Graham shares national statistics about how half of American adults feel lonely and how loneliness can affect us emotionally and physiologically Part of Get the book Transforming Loneliness and an audio download of How Loneliness Can Draw You Closer to Jesus 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 [... more]

GUEST HALEY ERICKSON Christian Nutrition Coach and Personal TrainerWhile there is great diversity in the world religion culture socio-economic geographic personal experience family background education etc there are some things we all have in common One of them is a physical body It's interesting to note that God spoke everything into existence except for Adam man which God formed the dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living being Gen God didn't have to create a physical body for Adam but He did And that's significant We often focus on [... more]

Recall a situation where you witnessed an adult overreacting Did it catch you off-guard Did it make you uneasy A psychiatrist friend once shared a valuable insight with his team When you see a patient overreact or act out always remember there's a story behind that behavior Understanding this 'story' is crucial for caregivers dealing with individuals exhibiting frenetic or hyper behavior as it allows them to approach the situation with empathy and patience Adults don't lose self-control in a vacuum there's a build-up and a story behind their behavior When caregivers find themselves in the unpleasant predicament of engaging [... more]

Kelly O'Connor joined my program today to discuss how she's helping families navigate the complexity of caregiving - particularly with seniors Kelly and Gracie grew up together - and Kelly is one of us Not only does she have SIGNIFICANT caregiving experience but look what she's done with it With specialized certifications in Gerontology Dementia Care and Life Coaching and a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology Kelly brings over years of dedicated experience to the table Having assisted nearly individuals and their families her insights are a treasure trove for those navigating the complexities of aging Whether it's providing caregiver [... more]

Statistics show that young adults in the U S are sadly lacking in basic money skills So what rsquo s going to happen when their turn comes to run things On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will address this sobering question and remind us about some essential money management skills Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Must-Have Financial SkillsThe first skill is an attitude The Bible says God owns everything as in Psalm The earth is the Lord's and everything in it the world and all who live in it Understand that nothing belongs to you even you You are a manager of God's resources which should change your perspective on money and material things The number two financial skill you'll need is planning A dream without a plan is just a wish they say And wishes won't buy you a house The fundamental planning tool we recommend is a budget otherwise known as a spending [... more]

Is the jury still out on Shohei Ohtani or no Amy's trip to Niagara Falls What are the best wings in Buffalo [... more]

What is the risk of playing it too safe That does seem like a bit of a riddle but we can start to make sense of it by first exploring a behavioral phenomenon called loss aversion Researchers have found that most people feel the pain of losing money roughly twice as strongly as the joy of gaining money To say it again clearly losses feel twice as bad as gains feel good This naturally causes many people to be loss averse and try to avoid losses sometimes to such a substantial degree that it undermines their long-term goals One of [... more]

CONSIDERING THE FUTURE POST-HIGH SCHOOLRob discusses the pressure high school seniors and their parents face concerning post-secondary education and emphasizes the importance of aligning educational choices with financial realities He stresses the goal of avoiding college debt through early savings exploring scholarships and considering alternatives to a four-year college such as technical schools online courses and military service Financial planning for education should begin early incorporating discussions about affordability and scholarships Exploring educational alternatives can provide viable paths that align with career goals and financial constraints Completing the FAFSA is essential for all college-bound students to assess eligibility for financial [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories only hours old Jackie Darby was found in a garbage dump in Korea her tiny body being eaten by rats Through the love of her adoptive parents and God she came to see the light at the end of her dark tunnel Pick up her book Whose Am I wherever you buy books or on Amazon here Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Monica Swanson shares a story about taking her son Jonah through character training when he was to learn more about the importance of godly character in his life She also shares why allowing kids to suffer and learn through adversity will help them become stronger and healthier adults Receive the book Raising Amazing and the audio download of the broadcast Teaching Kids to Love God and Serve Others Well 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 [... more]

In this broadcast Sabrina Beasley McDonald will help couples and single adults prepare for remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily She also talks about the unique challenges that couples face in remarriages and stepfamilies face Part of Receive the book A Home Built from Love and Loss and the audio download of the broadcast When Lives Collide Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily 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]

In this broadcast Sarah Beasley McDonald will help couples and single adults prepare for remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily She also talks about the unique challenges that couples face in remarriages and stepfamilies face Part of Receive the book A Home Built from Love and Loss and the audio download of the broadcast When Lives Collide Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily 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]

Couples should carefully consider the financial and emotional consequences of retiring simultaneously before making the decision If you're considering retiring at the same time peter with richonplanning and erinkennedy walk through questions you should consider first Have You Correctly Calculated Your Cost of Living in Retirement According to a recent study of older adults spend MORE money during their first few years of retirement than before retiring When is the Best Time for each Person to Claim Social Security Do You Feel Ready to Retire The decision to retire is not just a financial one And keep in mind when [... more]

Joe Biden's brother James testifies before House lawmakers over the impeachment probe Kansas City charges two adults in conjunction with the Super Bowl Parade shooting while hiding the teenagers' identities Million people have entered the US illegally in Google's AI image generator refuses to use White people in their responses and can't define basic biology Democrats circle back to the Russian collusion narrative Dana chimes in Trump's VP options after he floats multiple names in his Fox Town Hall NY AG James threatens to seize all of Trump's assets just because Americans are scaling back their purchases of regular goods [... more]

THE DECLINING MARRIAGE RATE AND ITS FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Studies consistently show that married people fare better financially than single people Significantly better But the marriage rate in America continues to fall The percentage of adults living with a spouse dropped from to over the last decade continuing a trend that started when of adults were married in This trend affects millennials significantly with only choosing to marry potentially missing out on the financial benefits associated with marital status THE FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE OF MARRIED COUPLES Married couples generally have a higher median net worth at all age levels compared to unmarried [... more]

Do you have someone that you can turn to for trusted financial guidance Would you believe that almost -percent of adults say they don rsquo t On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Art Rainer to talk about a very special program that offers Certified Christian Financial Counselors who can help guide you in your financial stewardship Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Do you have someone that you can turn to for trusted financial guidance Would you believe that almost -percent of adults say they don rsquo t On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Art Rainer to talk about a very special program that offers Certified Christian Financial Counselors who can help guide you in your financial stewardship Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

GUEST SCOTT ANIOL Professor of Pastoral Theology Grace Bible Theological SeminaryAs we celebrate Independence Day which commemorates the signing in of the Declaration of Independence the founding document of our nation when the original colonies declared their autonomy from British colonial rule John Adams was a signer of the Declaration one of the framers of the U S Constitution and the second President of the United States Likely not a born-again Christian but rather a deist a believer in a supreme being who is uninvolved in the affairs of mankind Adams wrote the following about the link between morality and [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for nearly years Hess trucks have brought smiles to children and adults up and down the East Coast They were an energy entrepreneur's gift to children that he wished he could have gotten growing up Hear the story from both a Hess Toy Truck Director Justin Mayer and a superfan Mike Roberto Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Charlie takes the questions you emailed in at Freedom CharlieKirk com including -Who was Mao Zedong and what does he teach us about the ruling class today -Who was the murderer of the th Century and why don't schools teach about him -How should conservatives react to the FBI apparently spying on Joe Biden Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dr Matthew Stanford offers a compassionate look at mental illness which affects one in five teens and adults in the United States He discusses the need for overcoming the stigma of reaching out for help and encourages the church community to offer hope and healing for families with loved ones suffering with mental health issues Receive the book Grace for the Afflicted and an audio download of Helping Those Suffering From Mental Illness 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 [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after Mike and Deborah Bailey lost their daughter to a drug overdose what they did next is nothing short of a miracle Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dr Matthew Stanford offers a compassionate look at mental illness which affects one in five teens and adults in the United States He discusses the need for overcoming the stigma of reaching out for help and encourages the church community to offer hope and healing for families with loved ones suffering with mental health issues Receive the book Grace for the Afflicted and an audio download of Helping Those Suffering From Mental Illness 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 [... more]

In this episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex talks with Kimmie Rice a guidance counselor and professional educator for Dillon Christian School in South Carolina They challenge us to make friends and be involved in today's young people Be careful watch remember nurture and impart into our youth Alex shares four life traits young people look for in adults authenticity consistency maturity and accessibility Alex also reminds listeners that the restoration of America depends on the preservation of the family Scriptures Deuteronomy John Dillon Christian SchoolAlex McFarlandAFR netFamily Research CouncilThe Assault on America - How to Defend Our Nation [... more]

Dating in today's culture has changed significantly in a generation Single adults are often less intentional about thinking and planning ahead for a future marriage And many Christians aren't committed to moral boundaries anymore in their dating relationships Tovares and Safa Grey want to change that dynamic by pointing single adults to God's design for dating Receive the book Godly Dating and an audio download of Aiming For a Godly Marriage in the Dating Years 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 [... more]

Scams targeting older adults are on the rise In there were almost thousand older victims scammed out of billion In a recent report from the BBB romance scams continued to be the riskiest scams for people - other common scams include government impersonation scams sweepstake scams and robocall scams In this video Peter Richon with Richon Planning walks through several scams with Erin Kennedy and offers this advice -Watch out for phone fraud -Research before making an investment -Be on guard for sweetheart swindles -Reach out to someone you trust -Guard your personal information Older adults are often targeted because [... more]

It's imperative for Christians to pass on their faith to others and especially to our youth But oftentimes adults don't realize just how significant this responsibility is or how desperately our youth yearn to have a faith they can be assured of Today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show is a conversation between Alex and Carl Kerby that takes place at the Equip youth retreat They give an update on how the retreat is going and explain why believers can't be indifferent towards Christ or the salvation of others Alex and Carl also provide practical ways that churches can reach [... more]

Statistics show that young adults in the U S are sadly lacking in basic money skills nbsp So what rsquo s going to happen when their turn comes to run things On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will address this sobering question and remind us about some essential money management skills Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

GUEST SCOTT ANIOL Professor of Pastoral Theology Grace Bible Theological SeminaryAs we celebrate Independence Day which commemorates the signing in of the Declaration of Independence the founding document of our nation when the original colonies declared their autonomy from British colonial rule John Adams was a signer of the Declaration one of the framers of the U S Constitution and the second President of the United States Likely not a born-again Christian but rather a deist a believer in a supreme being who is uninvolved in the affairs of mankind Adams wrote the following about the link between morality and [... more]

After an officer searched me I stepped into the county jail signed the visitor rsquo s log and sat in the crowded lobby I prayed silently watching adults fidgeting and sighing while young children complained about the wait Over an hour later an armed guard called a list of names including mine He led my group into a room and motioned us to our assigned chairs When my stepson sat in the chair on the other side of the thick glass window and picked up the telephone receiver the depth of my helplessness overwhelmed me But as I wept God [... more]

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

Dr David Gudgel shares his wisdom and insight as a dad of three successfully launched adults He discusses how to navigate moral dilemmas relational harmony and the balance between independence from parents and dependence on God Receive the book Just One More Thing and the audio download of the broadcast Preparing Your Teen to Leave Home for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

Just one Sunday after I rsquo d started working as a youth leader at a church and had met several of the young people I spoke to a teen seated next to her mom As I greeted the shy girl with a smile I said her name and asked how she was doing She lifted her head and her beautiful brown eyes widened She too smiled and said in a small voice ldquo You remembered my name rdquo By simply calling that young girl by name mdash a girl who may have felt insignificant in a church filled with adults [... more]

News Brief l Eddie Johnson former Suns player l Is the Knicks season a failure if they can't beat the Heat [... more]

Katharine Hill wants to give moms and dads hope and encourage them to be a powerful influence of emotional stability and resilience in their lives of their kids She describes how nurturing faith-filled families are more likely to have children who grow up to be healthy happy and faith-filled adults Receive the book A Mind of Their Own and the audio download of the broadcast Beware Little Minds Raising Mentally Healthy Kids for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

Katharine Hill wants to give moms and dads hope and encourage them to be a powerful influence of emotional stability and resilience in their lives of their kids She describes how nurturing faith-filled families are more likely to have children who grow up to be healthy happy and faith-filled adults Receive the book A Mind of Their Own and the audio download of the broadcast Beware Little Minds Raising Mentally Healthy Kids for your donation of any amount 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 [... 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]

More than of adults who live to will need Long Term Care of some kind Not only is LTC very expensive most costs aren't covered by Medicare nor other health insurance plans As Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy without proper planning this can wipe out your retirement savings but before you buy a policy first crunch the numbers to determine - What is the right age to buy LTC insurance -How Much Coverage to Buy -Should You Consider Other Options like Permanent Life Insurance There's a lot of advanced planning that goes into determining when or whether [... more]

San Francisco moves forward on a plan to give eligible black adults million in reparations Agree or disagree Senator Bill Hagerty Steve Gill and Denise Quinn join the conversation See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In the late s people in different places developed the same vision at the same time The first was in Montreal Canada in In a similar concept was launched in New York City By some of these programs were active in North America each summer This is the early history of Vacation Bible School which still continues today The passion that fueled those Christian VBS pioneers was a desire for young people to know the Bible Paul had a similar passion for his young prot eacute g eacute Timothy writing that ldquo Scripture is God-breathed rdquo and equips us ldquo [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories The Little House series of books have captured the hearts and imaginations of children and young adults worldwide Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder these classics have sold over million copies in more than countries Here to tell the story are Dr Dedra Birzer lecturer in History at Hillsdale College and Editor-in-Chief of the South Dakota Historical Society Press publisher of Pioneer Girl The Annotated Autobiography Laura's memoir that her Little House book series would be based upon and Pamela Smith Hill who is the editor of Pioneer Girl Support the show https www [... more]

We all want to become wise stewards of God's resources But younger generations need training that will equip them to become adults who faithfully manage the resources God has entrusted to them On today's Faith amp Finance Live Rob West will share some important money lessons for young adults Then he'll answer your calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In this best of broadcast Dr Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults not large children He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics from music choices to dating Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits [... more]

In this best of broadcast Dr Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults not large children He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics from music choices to dating Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for nearly years Hess trucks have brought smiles to children and adults up and down the East Coast They were an energy entrepreneurs gift to children that he wished he could have gotten growing up Hear the story from both a Hess Toy Truck Director Justin Mayer and a superfan Mike Roberto Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

December Message from Pastor Josh Bevan Main Scripture Passage Matthew - Topic Prayer Download SCRIPTURE REFERENCE [... more]

For American adults over percent of time awake is spent in the workplace That means the workplace is our greatest mission field In the message Get to Work Nate shares how you can work with purpose in your job [... more]

Today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show features a conversation between Alex and Chris Romans Chris is the youth pastor of First Baptist Church of Yorktown Texas He recounts when God prompted him to get involved in youth ministry and how he eventually ended up being elected to serve on the local school board While many have speculated that the influence of believers on culture is waning Chris shares his enthusiasm regarding the younger generation's desire to know and share the gospel message of Jesus Christ Tune in to hear why it's crucial now more than ever for adults to [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Matt discusses biblical marriage manhood and womanhood -- - If all things are possible with God could God create beings that even He would not know what they would choose--- - When Hebrews says -it is appointed unto men once to die - could that refer only to adults and not children--- - A caller raised the Mormon doctrines of pre-existence and exaltation -- - How does a wife submit to an unbelieving husband who wants to lead her into sin--- - Are Christians who [... more]

LeVelle Moton NC Central coach talks to Adam about what makes a great coach and how beneficial that is to these growing adults What are we going to see coming from NC Central And a behind the scenes look at what it takes to be successful which doesn't only mean practices and tape studying [... 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]

Dr Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults not large children He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics from music choices to dating Part of Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the entire presentation Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you [... more]