The Search for a Godly Spouse

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The Search for a Godly Spouse

(Part 1 of 2)

July 2, 2024 • Alistair Begg

With his familiar Scottish brogue and witty comments, Pastor Alistair Begg addresses singles about one of the most important decisions they will ever make: selecting a spouse. In a charming excerpt from a speech given to college students, he challenges single men and women to measure any potential partner against six essential godly traits.

Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers

July 17, 2024 • Amber Lia, Wendy Speake

Based on their book Triggers, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way.

When God Allows Suffering

July 16, 2024 • Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni explores the question of why God doesn’t heal every disease and every pain we suffer. She shares her struggles with deep depression after being paralyzed at age 17, and her ardent pursuit of healing from the Lord. After much disappointment, Joni’s perspective changed for the better when she realized that God was more concerned about healing her soul than healing her body. She also reveals the problems that her disability has caused in her marriage to her husband Ken, and how the Lord helped them through those difficult years. As a bonus on day one, we share a brief conversation between Jim Daly and Ken Tada about his deep love for Joni, and the Lord, and how having an attitude of service has helped him cope as the husband of a quadriplegic.

Focus on the Family Canada

The Search for a Godly Spouse

(Part 1 of 2)

Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers

July 17, 2024 • Amber Lia, Wendy Speake

When God Allows Suffering

July 16, 2024 • Joni Eareckson Tada

When God Allows Suffering

July 15, 2024 • Joni Eareckson Tada