Podcast: FAMILY
48. Brett Ryan Part 2 – on blended families and stepparenting
In this two-part series, we talk to Brett Ryan about the complexities around blended families which are becoming more and more common these days, and also we talk about stepparenting – how do we navigate this minefield to end up with a successful and together family. We talk about Mark’s earlier life and the need…
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Abandoning Idols to Cling to God
American Idol contestant and recording artist Phil Stacey reflects on his life. From growing up in a Christian home to his time in the US Navy, then auditioning for American Idol, Phil encourages others to be true to God, to love with abandon, and to find freedom in Christ. Made to Worship: Empty Idols and…
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243. Dealing with Disappointment as a Family
As a family, we recently experienced a situation that left us feeling surprised and let down. Walking away from it, we had the choice to either sit in our disappointment, or pay attention to what God was saying.
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Focusing on Your Family’s Mental Health
Counselor Debra Fileta answers some general questions on mental and emotional health, covering topics like toxic people, codependency, anxiety and depression, and getting professional help. This insightful conversation will encourage you as you assess your own health and relationships. Receive Debra’s book “Are you Really OK?” for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-03-24?refcd=1326504 Get more…
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Nurturing Your Child’s Personality (Part 2 of 2)
Hettie Brittz outlines the four main personality types of children and how parents can better nurture, communicate with, and discipline them. She explains what to do when your child is a hybrid of the types, when your personality clashes with your child’s, and more. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Hettie Brittz’ book “Growing Kids With Character” for…
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Dear Children
In Ephesians, Paul lays down the beauty and genius of the Christian life. What is unique about the Christian life is that the Christian lifestyle flows out of a new self-understanding. One of the new ways Christians understand ourselves is that we are ch…
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Being Doers of the Word with Aatiqah & Taylor
Jordan Whitmer interviews Aatiqah and her fiance Taylor Jenkins about the importance of being doers of the Word.
Aatiqah and Taylor are Gen Z leaders from the Louisville area! Aatiqah can be found on TikTok and Instagram at @uhteakuh as well…
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242. Are You Who You Want To Be?
We have one of those unique humans in our lives who just lives what he says he lives. He said recently, “I don’t idealize certain values. If I hold to a value, I just go do something to live out that value.” It was a convicting moment for us.
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Nurturing Your Child’s Personality (Part 1 of 2)
Hettie Brittz outlines the four main personality types of children and how parents can better nurture, communicate with, and discipline them. She explains what to do when your child is a hybrid of the types, when your personality clashes with your child’s, and more. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Hettie Brittz’ book “Growing Kids With Character” for…
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