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MARRIAGE: Choosing to Feel Alone and Unloved Jan 25, 2016

Shaunti Feldhahn says that a husband’s highest need is to feel respected.

MARRIAGE: What’s Your Husband’s Greatest Fear? Jan 21, 2016

Shaunti Feldhahn tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine that most men go through life feeling like they have no idea what they are doing…and fear that one day, someone is going to find out!

MARRIAGE: One Simple Act Jan 18, 2016

Women hold the power to devastate or empower their husband with one simple act.

MARRIAGE: The Power of Repetition Jan 14, 2016

Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn say women don’t feel permanently loved until the day they sign the marriage papers.

MARRIAGE: Wired With Insecurity Jan 11, 2016

Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn help husbands understand their wife’s fear of losing their love.

MARRIAGE: It’s the Small Things Jan 07, 2016

Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn talk about the need for husbands to value consistent small acts of affection.

PARENTING: Treating Your Children the Way God Treats His Children Jan 04, 2016

Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine ask Dr. Tim Kimmel to give a definition to the term “grace based parenting”.

PARENTING: Is Grace the Theme of Your Home? Dec 31, 2015

Does your parenting style reflect the same grace that you’ve received from Christ? Dr. Tim Kimmel talks about why an understanding of grace should be important to parents.

PARENTING: Grace and Consequences Dec 28, 2015

Dr. Tim Kimmel says you can’t have a grace based home without consequences.

PARENTING: Writing Rules in Stone…and Pencil Dec 24, 2015

As a parent, it can be easy to criminalize your child’s every infraction, but it’s important that we separate sinful behavior from things our children do that might just be quirky and annoying.

PARENTING: Protection Motivated by Fear Dec 21, 2015

In the interest of protection our children, we tend to give into 3 specific fears.

PARENTING: Taking a Deeper Look Inside Dec 17, 2015

“Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.” Dr. Tim Kimmel challenges the listener to apply these words from 1 Samuel to the way that they parent.

PARENTING: Testing the Modesty Boundaries Dec 14, 2015

How do you apply Grace-Based Parenting when your kids try to push the boundaries in the area of modesty?

PARENTING: Hardwired by God Dec 10, 2015

Dr. Tim Kimmel explains how God has created each child with a unique schematic.

PARENTING: Should I Let My Child Get a Tattoo?!! Dec 07, 2015

Dr. Tim Kimmel helps parents apply Grace Based Parenting to passing fads.

PARENTING: Fragile – Handle With Care Dec 03, 2015

When your child attempts to be vulnerable with you…don’t panic!

PARENTING: What’s Your Beef Night Nov 30, 2015

Dr. Tim Kimmel talks about the value in making space for your children to be candid.

PARENTING: Handling Failure Nov 26, 2015

Dr. Tim Kimmel discusses the difference between giving your children the freedom to make mistakes and giving your children license to do whatever they want.

MARRIAGE: Choosing to STAY married Nov 23, 2015

Have you ever wondered why we even have marital commitments and covenants? Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine that every couple, no matter how strong, is going to encounter times when they’ll have to make a conscious choice to STAY married.

MARRIAGE: Big Tests for Young Husbands Nov 19, 2015

Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage talks about an experience he went through early in his marriage, which he now calls ‘one of the biggest tests a young husband can face’.

MARRIAGE: Describing the 'Spiritual' Man Nov 16, 2015

How would You describe a man who is ‘spiritual’? Does he pray for hours a day? Does he fast once a week? Does ‘spiritual’ only applies to men who are pastors and priests? Sacred Marriage author Gary Thomas might surprise you with his description…

MARRIAGE: The Core of Great Marriages Nov 12, 2015

Respecting gender differences in marriage can often be tougher than you ever imagined. FamilyLife Today hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine talked recently with author Gary Thomas about how respect is at the core of great marriages. Here’s Dennis Rainey reading an excerpt from Gary’s book Sacred Marriage.

MARRIAGE: Active or Passive Nov 09, 2015

Is your respect for your spouse active or passive? Sacred Marriage author Gary Thomas talks in this podcast about the danger of apathy in a marriage relationship.

MARRIAGE: From Admiration to Annoyance Nov 05, 2015

Author Gary Thomas talks about how over-familiarity in marriage can work against respect.

MARRIAGE: The Sin of Contempt Nov 02, 2015

Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage talks with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about the differences between respect and contempt.

MARRIAGE: The Sanctification Machine Oct 29, 2015

Have you ever heard marriage called a “sanctification machine”? Gary Thomas, author of the book Sacred Marriage says there’s a character transforming quality that should be embraced in the difficult moments in marriage.

MARRIAGE: Five Little Words Oct 26, 2015

Author Gary Thomas tells the story of a woman named Marty who was in a troubled marriage and the result that came from hearing five little words from her husband.

MARRIAGE: Proving You're Loveable Oct 22, 2015

Author Gary Thomas tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about a woman who embraced faithfulness when discovering her husband's infidelity, and the result which she hadn’t quite expected…

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #1 - Never Commit to a Man on What He Could Be Oct 19, 2015

Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, talks to the female listener about avoiding treating men in relationships as reformation projects.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #2 - Never Have Sex Before Marriage Oct 15, 2015

If there’s one thing that dis-empowers a man and causes him to lay down his sword of nobility, it’s when a woman lays down her virginity.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #3 - Never Submit to Anything Immoral or Illegal Oct 12, 2015

Wives sometimes overly trust husbands who are living recklessly. Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, addresses the difference between submission and abuse.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #4 – Never Stay Silent About Abuse Oct 08, 2015

Many women find themselves in an abusive relationship…gradually. Dr. Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, talks about the value in abused women finding and confiding in a trusted advisor.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #5 and #6 – Jeerleading and Cheerleading Oct 05, 2015

For many wives, it’s easy to get focused on what’s wrong in a healthy relationship. Dr. Robert Lewis says that Instead of nagging, women should never stop cheering for their man.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #7 – Never Embarrass Your Man in Public Oct 01, 2015

Proverbs 12 says “To embarrass a man is rottenness to his bones.” Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, says nothing hurts a man more than to feel exposed by the person who is supposed to be his teammate for life.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #8 – Never Treat Sex in your Marriage Casually Sep 28, 2015

Robert Lewis discusses the life-giving power sex can have for a man in a marriage relationship.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #9 – Never Assume Your Husband’s Job is Not Your Business Sep 24, 2015

Men see their jobs in terms of their identity. Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, talks about why a wife s should show interest in her husband’s vocation.

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #10 – Never Fall in Love With Your Kids More Than You Do Him Sep 21, 2015

Robert Lewis warns wives about the danger of getting so involved with family that they lose sight of the adventure with their husband.

PARENTING: Behavior Reflects the Heart Sep 17, 2015

Author Ted Tripp talks with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about the dangers of trying to change a child’s behavior without recognizing the condition of their heart.

PARENTING: 18 Years of Heart Surgery Sep 14, 2015

It’s easy to lose sight of what the Bible has called us to do as parents…to raise kids obedient to Jesus Christ.

PARENTING: Shaping Influences Sep 10, 2015

Author Ted Tripp discusses how the family structure shapes a child’s heart.

PARENTING: Robot Children Sep 07, 2015

One of the most common parenting misconceptions is that if we do the proper formula then our children will turn out right.

PARENTING: Parenting Eye to Eye Sep 03, 2015

Ted Tripp says one of the things that confuses a child’s response to authority is getting mixed messages from mom and dad on who’s really in charge.

PARENTING: Overcoming a History of Regret Aug 31, 2015

Dennis Rainey offers some words of encouragement to parents experiencing years of regret.

PARENTING: The Treehouse Aug 27, 2015

Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book "Boys Should Be Boys", says that parents of boys just might be missing an important connection between character development and playtime fantasy.

PARENTING: Boys and ADHD Aug 24, 2015

Dr. Meg Meeker talks about some of the questions to ask your doctor if you think your son may have ADHD.

PARENTING: Bonding Through Activity Aug 20, 2015

Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book "Boys Should Be Boys", talks about the importance of dads having adventures with their sons.

PARENTING: Mimicking Masculinity Aug 17, 2015

No one would argue that raising boys as a single mom isn’t tough stuff. Dr. Meg Meeker says that when your 10 or 11 year old son begins to push you away, and dad’s not in the picture…there’s still something you can do…

PARENTING: Every Part of Your Life But… Aug 13, 2015

Meekness is not typically a word that comes to mind when thinking of character traits we hope to instill in our sons. But, Dr. Meg Meeker gives Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine an inspiring definition of "meekness" that we should all live by.

PARENTING: Teaching Boys About Virtues Aug 10, 2015

How many adult men do you know that are out of control? Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book "Boys Should Be Boys", tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine that most times these men didn’t have a dad or male mentor come alongside them, as boys, and speak two powerful words…"Stop it."

PARENTING: Respecting Your Son’s Masculinity Aug 06, 2015

Moms…don’t take it personal. This is the advice Dr. Meg Meeker gave recently when talking on FamilyLife Today about the tearing away from mom that tends to take place when a boy begins to enter manhood.

PARENTING: My Daughter Can Do Anything Aug 03, 2015

Dr. Meg Meeker says that when a daughter hears her father articulate his belief in her…she can do anything in the world she wants to do.

PARENTING: A Girl’s Desire From Birth Jul 30, 2015

Most dads don’t realize that they are larger than life in the eyes of their daughter. Dr. Meg Meeker says that in the heart of every little girl there is a need for her dad to be her hero.

PARENTING: Marginalized Men Jul 27, 2015

Is it possible that fathers could have parental instincts? Or is “intuition” just reserved for moms? Dr. Meg Meeker says it's likely that often dads actually might know what they’re doing.

PARENTING: Her Heart Was Born to Need You Jul 23, 2015

Dr. Meg Meeker offers this sage advice to fathers, "Don’t take it personal when your daughter snarls."

PARENTING: Providing Fences for Your Daughters Jul 20, 2015

As daughters grow and go through different life stages, Dr. Meg Meeker says that the fences we build as fathers to protect our daughters will also go through different stages.

PARENTING: What Happens After Prom Jul 16, 2015

"My kids are good kids, they won’t get into any trouble?" Dr. Meg Meeker says she hears this from parents often and has a word of advice for fathers…it’s time to take off the blindfold.

PARENTING: The Asset of Modesty Jul 13, 2015

One valuable way fathers can affirm their daughter’s beauty is by protecting their modesty. Dr. Meg Meeker encourages fathers to take the lead in setting standards of modesty and to enforce them.

PARENTING: Encouraging Your Daughter’s Self Esteem Jul 09, 2015

Often, eating disorders in girls results from the need to garner attention…and sometimes it’s attention from mom and dad. But, Dr. Meg Meeker says that Fathers can be pivotal in preventing eating disorders by affirming and encouraging a healthy self esteem in their daughters.

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