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Support to Hold the Line

Rosie Makinney shares what she learned after realizing her husband had a secret addiction. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of “Your Marriage Can Win the Battle Against Pornography” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 1, 20231 min

We Can Be Great Again

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages people to prioritize their marriage, even when they have a struggling teen. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and a free audio download of “How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 31, 20231 min

We Face God Directly

Dr. Ken Wilgus speaks to parents who have a non-believer teen. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and a free audio download of “How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 30, 20231 min

Dinner with Your Cell Phone

Brad Formsma reminds us to be generous with our attention. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Everyday Generosity: Becoming a Generous Family in a Selfie World and a free audio download of “Modeling Generosity for Your Children” for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 27, 20231 min

Truth or Force

Christian apologist Greg Koukl brings up how force will rule a country if truth does not. Listen to the Full Program Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 26, 20231 min

Questions Keep You Safe

Greg Koukl explains how asking questions is one of the most effective ways to evangelize. Listen to the Full Program Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 25, 20231 min

When God Says, ‘Let Go’

Dr. Juli Slattery shares about a season she put her dreams aside to dedicate time to her family. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and an audio download of "Learning to Dream Together" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 24, 20231 min

A Holistic Approach

Dr. Matthew Stanford explains that hope and healing are possible for someone with mental illness through holistic treatment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Grace for the Afflicted and an audio download of "Helping Those Suffering From Mental Illness" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 23, 20231 min

Supporting Different Organizations

Lynsi Snyder explains why being generous is a godly thing to do with your wealth. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger and an audio download of "My Search for a Father's Love" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 23, 20231 min

Restore Even the Most Broken

In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder describes how God can redeem the most broken places in our lives. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger and an audio download of "My Search for a Father's Love" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 23, 20231 min

Communicating Beyond Words

Dave and Ann Wilson describe ways husbands and wives communicate beyond words we say. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Vertical Marriage and a free audio download of “Improve Your Marriage through Healthy Conflict” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 23, 20231 min

Middle School Homework Difficulties

Cynthia Tobias provides a few tips for parents whose middle school kids are struggling with homework. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Middle School and an audio download of "Navigating the Middle School Years" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 17, 20231 min

Be Sensitive to Her

Dr. Dave Deets offers some practical and compassionate ideas for how a husband can comfort his wife after she’s had a miscarriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive What Am I Feeling?, What Do I Do with Worry?, What Do I Do With Anger? and an audio download of "Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 13, 20231 min

Always Make Sure Your Home is Welcoming

Jason Jimenez gives a healthy perspective on how to respond if your child is developing ungodly worldviews. Listen to the Full Program Receive What Am I Feeling?, What Do I Do with Worry?, What Do I Do With Anger? and an audio download of "Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 12, 20231 min

What Your Child is Going Through

Jason Jimenez gives a healthy perspective on how to respond if your child is developing ungodly worldviews. Listen to the Full Program Receive What Am I Feeling?, What Do I Do with Worry?, What Do I Do With Anger? and an audio download of "Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 11, 20231 min

Laughing at Our Laziness

Tim Hawkins shares a fun laugh about being lazy. Listen to the Full Program Get Tim Hawkins' DVD Full Range of Motion for your donation of any amount. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 10, 20231 min

It's a Tool

Deborah Pegues describes God’s view of money and how we need to look at it as a tool. Listen to the Full Program Receive Deborah Smith Pegues' book The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women and an audio download of "Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Finances" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 9, 20231 min

The Value of a Godly Life

Lee Strobel describes how his wife Leslie’s Christian witness impacted him. Listen to the Full Program Receive Spiritual Mismatch and an audio download of "Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 6, 20231 min

Married to an Unbeliever

Lee Strobel shares how his marriage survived a season where he wasn’t a Christian, but his wife was. Listen to the Full Program Receive Spiritual Mismatch and an audio download of "Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 5, 20231 min

He Had to Change Fathers

Dr. John Trent shares how finding our identity in Jesus is crucial. Listen to the Full Program Receive Where Do I Go From Here? and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 4, 20231 min

What Life Mapping Does

Dr. John Trent explains the benefits of something called life mapping. Listen to the Full Program Receive Where Do I Go From Here? and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 3, 20231 min

Leads to Resentment

Karis Kimmel Murray describes how in parenting you need to balance rules with relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive Grace Based Parenting and an audio download of "Disciplining Your Kids With Grace" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 2, 20231 min

Truth Without Grace

Dr. Josh Straub explains how preaching truth without grace to our kids can lead to them getting discouraged. Listen to the Full Program Receive What Am I Feeling?, What Do I Do with Worry?, What Do I Do With Anger? and an audio download of "Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 2, 20231 min

Bridge Work

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield suggests that inviting others into your home is not about your gift of hospitality, but about introducing them to God’s love. Listen to the Full Program Receive Rosaria Butterfield's book The Gospel Comes With a House Key and an audio download of "Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 28, 20231 min

Some Strange Ritual

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield suggests opening your home to your neighbors on a regular basis. Listen to the Full Program Receive Rosaria Butterfield's book The Gospel Comes With a House Key and an audio download of "Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 27, 20231 min

Determine Your Schedule

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how he made time for his kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of "Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy Family" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 26, 20231 min

Willing to Ask Three Questions

Dr. Gary Chapman shares how three questions he asked provided a much needed turning point in his marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of "Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy Family" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 25, 20231 min

Responsibility as a Foster Parent

Peter Mutabazi shares how to have a godly perspective while being a foster parent. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Now I Am Known and an audio download of "Showing Your Child Their True Worth" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 22, 20231 min

Investing in Your Marriage

Marriage expert Gary Thomas gives a few ideas for how to invest in your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive A Lifelong Love and an audio download of "Drawing Closer to God and Each Other" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 21, 20231 min

Marriage is a Brick House

Gary Thomas reminds us how doing lots of simple things can make your marriage better. Listen to the Full Program Receive A Lifelong Love and an audio download of "Drawing Closer to God and Each Other" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 20, 20231 min

When Grandparents Are Needed

Mark Gregston reminds us that being a grandparent to teens is essential as they’re maturing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Grandparenting Teens and an audio download of "Being an Intentional Grandparent to Teens" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 19, 20231 min

I Rejected My Mother

Dr. Linda Seiler recounts how she struggled with her identity even as a little girl. Listen to the Full Program Receive Trans-formation and a bonus audio download of "How Jesus Redeemed My Gender Confusion" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 18, 20231 min

You Have Your Baggage

Safa Grey reminds us how all of have issues going into marriage, and what the true point of marriage is. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Godly Dating 101 and an audio download of "Aiming For a Godly Marriage in the Dating Years" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 15, 20231 min

We Have to Understand …

Tim Goeglein explains why trying to cancel great American figures is a bad idea. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Talking With Your Kids About God and an audio download of "A Hopeful View of America's Future" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 14, 20231 min

Sit in the Darkness

Rather than denying the darkness of depression, Sarah Robinson found breakthrough when she faced it for what it was. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die and an audio download of "Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 13, 20231 min

What I Thought Miracles Were

Sarah Robinson shares a lesson she learned while fighting depression. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Talking With Your Kids About God and an audio download of "How to Raise Strong Believers" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 12, 20231 min

Nothing to Fear

Natasha Crain explains how your child can make his beliefs his own when you help him explore his questions and doubts. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Talking With Your Kids About God and an audio download of "How to Raise Strong Believers" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 12, 20231 min

Questions to Moms on Social Media

Becky Baudouin shares what happened when she asked moms on social media some really honest questions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Enjoy Every Minute and an audio download of "The Truth Behind Mommy Platitudes" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 8, 20231 min

Expand Your Kingdom Focus

Dr. Tony Evans reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, and not to pay too much attention to the news cycle. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kingdom Focus: Rethinking Today in Light of Eternity and an audio download of "Having a Kingdom Mindset In Our Walk With God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 8, 20231 min

You Have to Go Public

Tony Evans explains why now is not the time to cower in fear, amidst cultural pressure we feel sometimes. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kingdom Focus: Rethinking Today in Light of Eternity and an audio download of "Having a Kingdom Mindset In Our Walk With God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 8, 20231 min

She Gets the Best of Me

Pastor Ted Cunningham shares when he realized he wasn’t giving his wife his very best. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether and an audio download of "Rediscovering the Joy In Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 8, 20231 min

What Mr. Martin Taught Me

Vicki from Wisconsin talks about the influence one of her teachers had on her. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Molder of Dreams DVD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "How My Teacher Made a Difference" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 8, 20231 min

Cornerstone of Marriage

Dr. Greg Smalley talks building a spiritual relationship with your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Wholehearted Wife and an audio download of "Connecting Spiritually With Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sep 1, 20231 min

Complimenting a Job Well Done

Michael Anderson shares how your child will likely meet your expectations - and the power of a compliment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Launch Into the Teen Years Kit for your minimum donation of $60! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Aug 31, 20231 min

Listening to Parents or Peers?

Michael Anderson shares what might be happening if your child’s behavior seems to change dramatically. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Launch Into the Teen Years Kit for your minimum donation of $60! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Aug 30, 20231 min

While I Was Yet His Enemy

Hansi Hirschmann explains how God started changing her story, while she was still a young Nazi leader. Listen to the Full Program Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Lord, Keep Us Free" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Aug 29, 20231 min

Undergoing Brainwashing

Hansi Hirschmann addresses how she dealt with indoctrination from Nazi Germany. Listen to the Full Program Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Lord, Keep Us Free" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Aug 29, 20231 min

The Craziest Age Ever

Jonathan Catherman has some encouragement for you as your child launches into the teen years. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Manual to Middle School and an audio download of "Braving Middle School Like a Boss" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Aug 25, 20231 min

Those Deep Places

Michele Cushatt shares how Jesus is close to those who are brokenhearted. (Part 2 of 2) Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of "Walking With God Through Trials" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Aug 24, 20231 min

Where God is Going to Meet You

Michele Cushatt shares how Jesus is close to those who are brokenhearted. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of "Walking With God Through Trials" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback..

Aug 23, 20231 min