Childhood wounds and trauma can have a lasting impact on our lives, leading to anxiety, control issues, and emotional sore spots. Recognizing these patterns and taking steps to heal and process our experiences can lead to lasting change and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. [... more]

If people need people do you have yours To stick to healthy change we all need support systems Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book Unoffendable join us today Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta com and on Insta debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today And grab her book Reset Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts Understand Your Feelings and Change Your Life in our [... more]

Deborah Faleta discusses the importance of internal healing and addressing trauma in order to bring about lasting change and transformation. She emphasizes the need to look beyond external behaviors and instead focus on the underlying thoughts and feelings that drive our actions. Deborah shares her own experiences and insights from her book 'Reset' to help listeners understand the process of healing and how to apply it in their own lives. [... more]

As parents navigate the anxiety and stress of back to school season, they often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to support their children's emotional and spiritual growth. Christian parents Dave and Ann Wilson, along with David and Meg Robbins, share their personal experiences and insights on how to surrender to God's plan, trust in His goodness, and help their children develop a strong identity in Christ. [... more]

Parents are navigating the challenges of back to school season, where kids face stress, anxiety, and pressure to perform. Experts discuss the importance of being present and empathetic, helping kids name their emotions, and setting boundaries around phone and social media usage. [... more]

Dave and Ann Wilson discuss the importance of loving their spouse with all that they are and have, just like Christ loves the church. They explore how to apply the gospel to their marriages, including creating a checklist for husbands and studying their wives to understand their needs and preferences. [... more]

Chad and Emily Van Dixhorn discuss the importance of mutual submission in marriage, highlighting the need for both partners to grow in God's grace and trust Him more. They share practical examples of how to navigate conflicts and serve together, emphasizing the value of teamwork and humility in their relationship. [... more]

Chad and Emily Van Dixhorn share their experience with a gospel-shaped marriage, discussing how to implement grace in everyday life and overcome struggles. They emphasize the importance of mutual support, submission, and the head and body analogy in marriage, all grounded in biblical principles. [... more]

Living offended can lead to anger, bitterness, and a hardened heart, but choosing to forgive and extend kindness can bring spiritual growth, renewal, and a deeper connection with God and others. Practicing gratitude, humility, and self-awareness can help individuals overcome anger and become more like Jesus. [... more]

Brant Hansen discusses the concept of righteous anger and how it's not a biblical concept for humans, instead advocating for forgiveness and living an unoffendable life, which is a key aspect of Christian living and following Jesus' teachings. [... more]

Forgiveness is a crucial aspect of Christianity, allowing believers to let go of anger and live a healthier life. According to Brandt Hansen, author of Unoffendable, there is no biblical righteous anger for humans, only God's anger is righteous. Christians should strive to be unoffendable, extending forgiveness to others as God has forgiven them, and not letting anger dictate their actions. [... more]

Daily gratitude and forgiveness can help us let go of anger and live a more peaceful life, trusting that God will bring justice in the end. By choosing to forgive, we can see people in a different light and extend the same forgiveness to them that God has extended to us. [... more]

Being unoffendable is a choice that requires forgiveness, gratitude, and humility. Christians are called to address injustice without anger, and to live a life of love and compassion. By letting go of anger and embracing forgiveness, individuals can become more like Jesus and experience a more fulfilling life. [... more]