Identity, belonging: They’re burning questions in any teen. How can you feed these in your teen,so their transitions between vastly different stepfamily homes mean they grow stronger, more resilient, and grounded in Jesus Christ? Author Kara Powell discusses the needs of teens in stepfamilies with Gayla Grace and Ron Deal.…

Why are people leaving church? And with what we know—what could parents do differently? JimDavis, author of The Great Dechurching, and church planter Michael Aitcheson offer ideas for shaping kids who want to stay.By Jim Davis & Michael Aitcheson

Curious what marriage myths might be sucking your relationship under? Allen and Jennifer Parr expose the ways you're being fed a line. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Allen at …

Why do people leave church? And what can parents know and do so their kids aren’t casualties toa mass church exodus? Church planter Michael Aitcheson and author Jim Davis, author of The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? as the two explore what’s happening in the church—and how parents ca…

Just how important is chemistry in a relationship? Author and YouTube influencer Allen Parr and his wife Jennifer shared what mattered--and didn't--as their relationship developed over time and distance. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Bran…

The statistics on the exodus from the church are reason for all of us to be concerned. What do we need to know? Jim Davis, author of The Great Dechurching, and church planter Michael Aitcheson talk about who’s leaving, why, and what needs to happen.By Jim Davis & Michael Aitcheson

How could your lack of a strong father figure affect your parenting journey? Daniel Nayeri left his father in Iran when he, his mother, and sister fled from religious persecution. Now a dad himself, he reflects on the impact of the relationship of father and son. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources…

Need time management just for moms? Crystal Paine of The Time-Saving Mom explains an easy- to-implement four-step system to organize and simplify your life.By Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine

What's life like as a refugee? Author Daniel Nayeri fled Iran due to persecution when his mom became a Christian. You won't want to miss his story of faith, resilience, and the kindness of others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hanse…

Too much to do, not enough time to do it? You don’t just have to hustle harder. You can simplifyand (yes) enjoy your life. Crystal Paine—mom of six, bestselling author of The Money-Saving Mom, and entrepreneur—delivers real-world, no-nonsense time management advice for moms from her latest book, The Time-Saving Mom. Her ideas will keep you sane and…

Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue, tells his (true life) tale of fleeing Iran as a boy when his mother converted to Christianity. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…

If your home was emotionally unhealthy, would you know it? Counselor David Thomas offers 5 ways to identify dysfunction in your own home—and constructive responses to choose instead for a lifetime of better relationships.By David Thomas

Do you fear getting older? Tune in as Dennis & Barbara Rainey share how "no fear in death" fuels their desire to live purposefully. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Dennis and B…

Hitting. Yelling. Punching. Does your son have anger issues? Counselor David Thomas understands boys’ anger—and that telling them to “stop being angry” works about as well as you’d think. Thomas offers time-tested strategies to help boys deal with powerful emotions.By David Thomas

You never retire from spiritual growth, according to Dennis & Barbara Rainey. Learn tips on avoiding pitfalls of aging and on lifelong service to others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Con…

Could a healthier relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law be closer than you think? Whether your struggle is one of feeling unseen, unheard, or unvalued, authors and in-laws Barbara and Stacy Reaoch have been there. They insist your relationship can succeed, even when it’s painful. And they’ll show you how.…

What Bible teachers do you trust? Would you realize if they taught something 'off'? How do you handle the ideas and false teachings your kids have questions about? Join Allen Parr for a discussion on biblical literacy and discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a …

What lies might your daughter be buying into—that could change her life? Author Dannah Greshchats about the power of a mom to protect and empower her daughter toward unmissable truths that set her free.By Dannah Gresh

Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…

What are your daughter’s emotions telling you about her inner world? Author Dannah Greshchats about the lies our girls believe, the powerful emotions they face, and how to deal in healthy ways with both.By Dannah Gresh

Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…

Whether this you’re a first-time mom or a seasoned veteran, your struggles postpartum might be the same: Sleep deprivation. Healing. Body insecurity. Lack of sex. Expectations. Caring for yourself. Keeping a tiny human alive. Hormones. Kathryn and Elisha Voetberg provide ideas to navigate the biggest challenges of bringing a child into the world.…

What's it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses and needs of children in blended families in this important conversation with Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant …

Hungry for ideas to shape an intentional family from the ground up? Elisha and Kathryn Voetberg, podcast hosts of Now that We’re a Family, offer ideas to actively build a marriage and family of purpose and beautiful simplicity.By Elisha and Kathryn Voetberg

Remarriage after loss is never easy. Rachel Faulkner Brown, widowed twice, shares her journey of loss, grief and eventual remarriage to her husband, Rod. Listen in to their conversation with Ron Deal about the complexities of blending families after loss. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for fam…

Singleness: It’s not what’s wrong with you! Shelby chats about his visit with author Dani Treweek,who thinks singleness as a Christian gives us a taste of heaven itself. She weighs in on what singleness tells us about our forever with God.By Shelby Abbott playing clips from Dani Trewee

Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today! Connect…

What emotional skills does your son need? Counselor David Thomas sheds light on commonemotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression. Find practical ways you can help your son be resourceful, aware, resilient, and empathetic—breaking patterns of dysfunction and embracing maturity for life.…

If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need support systems. Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today!…

What’s it take to raise emotionally strong boys? Veteran counselor David Thomas knows malestypically aren’t equipped with skills to name and navigate their experience—and the fallout is grave. Thomas lays out strategies to equip boys for a powerful present and future.By David Thomas

You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant…

Anxiety can feel crippling and heavy with shame. Psychologist and author Dr. Ed Welch fumbledwith his own anxiety, and eventually, it led him into life-altering encounters with God—who, it turned out, had beautiful things to say.By Ed Welch

Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. Join David & Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for familie…

How do you cope with debilitating anxiety? Author and scholar Jeremiah Johnston has lived withcrippling fear—and quickly tired of the answers from bumper-sticker Christianity. He unpacks his story, and realizations that have gradually brought healing.By Jeffrey Dean

Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David & Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special Family…

Looking for everyday, you-got-this ways to help kids see Jesus? Children’s book author Quina Aragon offers practical ideas to work Jesus into your normal, chaotic life with kids.By Quina Aragon

You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports cruci…

Children’s book author Quina Aragon encountered profound hurt in both her past and present.But the God she came to know proved Himself more overwhelming—and inspiring—than her pain.By Quina Aragon

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. Join us for Day Two with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian m…

Children’s book author Quina Aragon’s home life meant trauma and pain. But it didn’t get the lastword. Hear her story—and how her life changed radically. God had big plans for Quina. And He wants to use your story, too.By Quina Aragon

Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Join Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they discuss practical strategies for a grace-filled marriage! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable…

Ever feel invisible? Kelly and Jimmy Needham offer hope and encouragement for overcoming insecurity and living a purposeful life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly & Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "…

Moody Bible Institute president Mark Jobe and his wife Dee know there’s tremendous power in thwarting generational cycles and taking bold steps toward a new, groundbreaking legacy.By Mark and Dee Jobe

Exhausted from chasing dreams? Striving to be extraordinary? Kelly and Jimmy Needham have good news for your ordinary days. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly & Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "@jimmy…

Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they host Mark and Dee Jobe on FamilyLife Today. In this inspiringconversation, Mark, the president of Moody Bible Institute, and his wife Dee share their incredible journey of faith and ministry. From parenting challenges to church planting and evangelism, they offer valuable insights and reflections on making a lasting…

Facing a child in crisis? Rechab and Brittany Gray recount their experience with their daughter's sickle cell disease, and offer encouragement and prayers for parents going through hard times. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on …

Adult children can be downright painful—especially when their choices don’t match your values.Author Mary DeMuth offers ideas to navigate your relationship with authentic, transformative love.By Mary DeMuth

Want to be like Jesus in your neighborhood? Rechab and Brittany Gray give practical ideas on unhurried hospitality. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian. This week, for a donat…

Parenting wayward adult children: It can feel awkward, embarrassing, delicate. Author Mary DeMuth tackles the pain, shame, and questions faced by parents whose children have left the faith, and helps you know when to speak or listen, without meddling. She’ll pull you toward joy and a resilient relationship with God as you navigate painful realities…

Rechab Gray is no stranger to racial prejudice. But loving the church, he and his wife, Brittany, offer tangible ideas to embrace diversity. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christia…