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Should You Try To Be 'Perfect?' David & Meg Robbins Jul 10, 2024

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Harder, faster, better, stronger.' Are you constantly striving to be better? Perfect? David and Meg Robbins share their growth from perfectionism to grace.

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Perfectionism and Your Marriage: Faith Chang Jul 09, 2024

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Is perfectionism impacting your marriage? Your parenting? Listen to part 2 of Faith Chang's conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson on perfectionism's impact on your family — and practical ways to find grace and peace in imperfection.

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Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com. Find her on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook.
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Is Perfectionism Stealing Your Peace? Faith Chang Jul 08, 2024

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Struggling with perfectionism and anxiety in your relationship with God? The peace God offers can feel elusive. Join Faith Chang and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on how to recognize perfectionism, its spiritual impact, and how to move towards God's peace and freedom.

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Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com. Find her on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook.
And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough, in our shop
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Overcoming Childhood Trauma: Jim Ramos and Ron Deal Jul 05, 2024

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How does childhood trauma echo in our adult lives? When an adult's parents got divorced, it can still impact them decades later— from their relationship with stepparents, to blended family dynamics, and ongoing healing. Jim Ramos, founder of the men's ministry "Men in the Arena," describes his challenging upbringing. Listen in for hope in navigating the complexities of family life and pursuing personal growth, community support, and a steadfast faith.

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Connect with Jim Ramos and catch more of their ideas at meninthearena.org. Find him on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook.
Listen to the full episode on FamilyLife Blended: EP. 51: Growing Up in a Blender: Play the Long Game.
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Intellectual Disability? Welcome to The Feast: Jill & Paul Miller Jul 04, 2024

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Jesus invites those with intellectual disability to meet Him in His Word. But churches aren't always as equipped to lay out a feast for them, as they are for those without obvious disabilities. Paul and Jill Miller's journey with their daughter, Kim, led to creating interactive Bible studies for individuals with disabilities. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they hear about the impact disability ministry can have on churches and families. Will they be fed at your church?

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Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at seeJesus.net. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies here.
You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop.
Finding Joy in the Hard Places with Autism, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller.
This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "5 Traits of a Healthy Family" by Dr. Gary Chapman as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world.
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Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Jill and Paul Miller Jul 03, 2024

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What do difficult days, disability, and donkeys have in common? They're all pathways to finding Jesus, according to Jill and Paul Miller. They joined Dave and Ann Wilson on this episode of FamilyLife Today to discuss the ups and downs of their journey -- including the joy and hardship of parenting a child with disabilities and the wonder of living on a farm, which inspired Jill's devotional.

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Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at seeJesus.net. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies here.
You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop.
Finding Joy in the Hard Places with Autism, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller.
This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "5 Traits of a Healthy Family" by Dr. Gary Chapman as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world.
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So You Want to Lead? Practicing Servant Leadership with Dr. Gary Chapman Jul 02, 2024

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So you want to lead? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages series, believes leadership within the family must be servant leadership. How does that play out in marriage and parenting? Building upon the traits discussed in part one of this series [link to episode one], join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for another insightful discussion with author Gary Chapman. Will you choose to lead towards a healthy family?

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Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts!
His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world.
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Gary Chapman: 5 Traits of a Healthy Family Jul 01, 2024

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You're hungry for a strong, healthy family. What if there were a tried and true recipe—with 5-key ingredients—to get you there? In this conversation Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, shares the insights and obervations he's gleaned—both from his own four-decade marriage and from years of working with families. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for part one of this conversation and learn how to build the chef's kiss happy-bonded-family you long for!

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Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts!
His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world.
Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here!
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
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Lost--and Finding Myself: Barbara Rainey Jun 28, 2024

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Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope.

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Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome.
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Listen to the new season of Married with Benefits
Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
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Disappointed at God: Barbara Rainey Jun 27, 2024

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Ever found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation.

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Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome.
Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen here!
Listen to the new season of Married with Benefits
Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
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