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Teaching Your Child How to Develop a Resilient Mindset Oct 24, 2026

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Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth—and parents often wonder if they’re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying, respond with wisdom, and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong. Then resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life — but we must be intentional about learning this skill. Valorie Burton has identified some key “rules” for resilience that can help us be more confident, content, and successful when difficult situations happen.

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Growing Your Relationship Through Every Season of Life Oct 17, 2026

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We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first.

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Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life Oct 10, 2026

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What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy.

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Praying for Your Marriage is Essential Oct 03, 2026

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Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different personalities, praying through conflict over finances, and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss!

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How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control Sep 26, 2026

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Lysa TerKerust discusses her newest book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out.
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What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child Sep 19, 2026

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Your children used to be model kids—until they grew up and decided to try “adulting” on their own. As the dad of three adult daughters, Dr. Jim Burns shares practical ways to navigate this new season of parenting, keeping the welcome mat out and the opinions to a minimum. On this two-day broadcast, you’ll learn about topics like healthy boundaries, estrangement, and reconciliation with your wayward adult child.
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Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School/How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family Sep 12, 2026

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The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school. Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age! Then, every couple asks the question: How can we manage our money to invest in the things that truly matter? With work, family, and school, it can be hard to find balance. Russ Crosson has over 40 years of experience managing money from a Christian perspective. He gives helpful tips for “using your money to buy time” to invest in your family – whatever stage of life you are in!
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Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain Sep 05, 2026

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Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, and destructive patterns. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds, strengthen relationships, and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God’s design for human flourishing.
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Overcoming Negative Thoughts

Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens Aug 29, 2026

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Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face—from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You’ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection.
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Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential with the 8 Types of Intelligence Aug 22, 2026

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What if your child’s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child is uniquely wired with different kinds of intelligence – from the nonstop talker to the deep thinker, the music-maker to the curious questioner. Learn how to recognize your child’s natural strengths, nurture what makes them come alive, and stop unintentionally paralyzing their "smarts."
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