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.
When God Allows Suffering
July 15, 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.
Pursuing Our Untamable God
July 12, 2024 • Kim Meeder
Based on her latest book, Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares a variety of stories to help listeners get a glimpse of how God’s hand can be seen in the midst of everyday situations.
Pursuing Our Untamable God
July 11, 2024 • Kim Meeder
Based on her latest book, Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares a variety of stories to help listeners get a glimpse of how God’s hand can be seen in the midst of everyday situations.
How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well
July 10, 2024 • Arlene Pellicane
Screen time is a battle all parents face. While technology is a great tool, it’s usually a distraction. But we live in a tech-driven world, and we need to learn to how to balance appropriate tech use with healthy boundaries. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Arlene Pellicane looks at some ways you can draw boundaries around your family’s tech use. She also identifies five healthy habits to cultivate in your child when it comes to relationships. You’ll gain some solid insight about technology and digital devices along with some practical tools for connecting with your children in the midst of their tech-driven world.
How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well
July 9, 2024 • Arlene Pellicane
Screen time is a battle all parents face. While technology is a great tool, it’s usually a distraction. But we live in a tech-driven world, and we need to learn to how to balance appropriate tech use with healthy boundaries. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Arlene Pellicane looks at some ways you can draw boundaries around your family’s tech use. She also identifies five healthy habits to cultivate in your child when it comes to relationships. You’ll gain some solid insight about technology and digital devices along with some practical tools for connecting with your children in the midst of their tech-driven world.
Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage
July 8, 2024 • Dr. Randy Schroeder
Like the way each brick contributes to the foundation of a house, healthy habits sustain a strong marriage. While it’s good for couples to travel on weekend getaways or take a long vacation, true change occurs when spouses embrace those seemingly small moments for connection. In this interview, Dr. Randy Schroeder describes practical habits to help couples navigate expectations in marriage, build emotional closeness, and resolve disagreements. Whether struggling through a difficult season or experiencing a wonderful time together, you will find helpful and practical takeaways.
Giving Your Child a Love for Adventure
July 5, 2024 • Greta Eskridge
Greta Eskridge loves adventure. At sixteen, her dad encouraged her to go on a five-week mission-trip with him to India. Not only was it her first trip outside the United States, but it was also her first time flying. Excited to try something new, she spent a lot of time preparing for the trip, which meant sacrificing opportunities with peers during her sixteenth summer. Today, she says it was worth it because of the memories she and her dad made on that mission-trip, which they still love talking about. Now a mom of four children—ages 9 to 16—Greta loves introducing her kids to adventure. She believes adventuring with your young children is more than taking a trip around the world. It can be as simple as going on trips to the store, taking walks on local hiking trails, reading a book together or doing fun activities indoors. In this interview, she will inspire parents to get their kids outside their daily routines and experience the thrill of adventure as a family.
Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights
July 4, 2024 • Shaunti Feldhahn, Jeff Feldhahn
Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn have been researching men/women relationships for decades, but admit that they’ve never addressed financial issues in marriage because it was a topic they personally never discussed in their relationship. This lack of financial communication is common for 77-percent of married couples, which can lead to tension, assumptions, hard-feelings and conflict in marriage. The Feldhahns urge married couples to TALK about their money on a regular basis in order to establish common values, overcome “money fears,” avoid knee-jerk reactions, and build unity in their relationship.
The Search for a Godly Spouse
July 3, 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.
The Search for a Godly Spouse
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.
From Foster Care to Family: How a Small Church is Making a Big Impact
July 1, 2024 • Bishop W.C. Martin, Rebekah Weigel, Dr. Sharen Ford
The new Possum Trot movie shares the true story of a community that adopted 77 children out of the foster care system. In this interview, we will explore that story, as well as encourage others to get involved in helping children in foster care.
Strengthening Your Marriage Through Daily Choices
June 28, 2024 • Ron and Jody Zappia
Ron and Jody Zappia encourage couples to be more intentional about their marriage, supporting each other and choosing their spouse first in every area of life. They focus on such areas as starting with a spiritual foundation, learning to love unconditionally, serve sacrificially, and blessing your spouse.
Finding God’s Peace by Understanding Psalm 23
June 27, 2024 • Steve Farrar
In an upbeat and fascinating presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar explains the meaning of Psalm 23 in the context of our roles as sheep who are led by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
