Are spiritual disciplines really helpful, or just busy work? Justin Earley, author of "The Common Rule," says we all have habits we do without thinking. What would happen if we built habits into our lives that aligned our hearts with our Creator?
How can we articulate God’s high, beautiful view of sex to teens? Drs. Beth Robinson & Latayne Scott offer ideas.
How should parents respond to teens’ struggle with sexuality? Drs. Beth Robinson & Latayne Scott tell how to be a safe source of truth and unwavering love.
Need to have "the talk" with kids—but clueless where to start? Drs. Beth Robinson & Latayne Scott offer tips to vitally shape your kids’ worldview…without making everything weird.
Why do I experience pain in life? Dane Ortlund offers answers to the hard, unavoidable reality that we as humans face in hurt and suffering.
If we hide, we don' grow. Pastor Dane Ortlund asks us to get honest with God about who we really are by holding up our sins to the light
How do we continue to grow spiritually? Dane Ortlund shares that we oftentimes think that we have to do more, but in reality it's often about doing less and going deeper in the gospel truth.
Men want to do things they feel they can do well. John Yates breaks down the simple nature of prayer and how a man's prayer life blesses his family.
Many men struggle with praying. John Yates discusses why men struggle, steps to help, and how it can affect their whole lives.
Forgiving those who hurt us is one of the hardest but greatest things we will ever do. Melissa Ohden relates the challenges she faced forgiving those, who oversaw her abortion, and tells the beautiful reunion story with her biological mother.
Everyone wants to be wanted. Melissa Ohden shares about the struggle she faced after finding out she had survived an abortion, and how being wanted by her adoptive parents and our Lord made all the difference.
We all have heard sweet birth stories that warm our hearts. Melissa Ohden tells her miraculous birth story of being a baby, who survived an abortion, and how that story has impacted her life.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. We decorate in December--but the truth behind Christmas celebration feeds an ecstatic life. Author Dane Ortlund explores what’s feast-worthy about Psalm 95.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. In “all I want for Christmas”, how can we revel in thankfulness? Author Dane Ortlund explores Psalms for Christmas--and a portrait of a grateful heart.
Facing disappointment in a hard holiday season? FamilyLife President David Robbins & his wife Meg grapple with how to have hope through grueling realities.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. It’s the most isolated time of the year. What does God tell us in a lonely Christmas? Author Dane Ortlund looks at Psalm 68’s quiet, hopeful comfort.
Living with a bitter person can feel exhausting, defeating. How can you love them without losing your happiness...or sanity? Author Stephen Viars weighs in.
Wondering how to forgive--and if it really makes a difference? Author and pastor Stephen Viars explores how forgiveness can turn bitterness on its head.
What's it look like to combat bitterness? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief.
Does it feel hard to find your way out of emotional trauma? Counselor, speaker, and relationship expert Debra Fileta helps you identify personal trauma—and a clear path toward healing.
Is your emotional health on the back burner? Counselor, speaker, and relationship expert Debra Fileta explores how your emotional health might be controlling more than you think.
Learn more about God's heart & theology, what exactly does the Bible say? All of God's designed wrath has been fully exhausted on the cross of Jesus. He experienced hell and condemnation and you can always count on his love. Any attribute that God is he is that 100%. For us to understand the proper true vision of God, we need to spend time with him, in his word, get to know him.
We will stumble through the Christian life and fail. Maybe some of you have thoughts of not measuring up to Jesus, like he is holding up a clipboard and grading us. We need to remember that his deepest joy is pulling us up and we are worthy enough because of Jesus.
Dane speaks about how the theology of God being Gentle and Lowly and refers to Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ]
Dave Wilson is joined by former NFL quarterbacks Dan Orlovsky, Jon Kitna, and Josh McCown to provide an inside peek into their time together with the Detroit Lions.
Like most adopted children, Judge Joseph Wood longed to know his birth parents as a child. He shares the story of his struggles and God's hand of providence in his life.
Did you know that screens can actually affect your health? David Murrow shares the good, bad, and unexpected effects of screen usage and how to make healthy choices.
Screens can give us the false impression that we rule our digital kingdom with the touch of a button. David Murrow warns us that having the tools is not the problem, but drowning in them is.
Do you feel like the screens in your home are competing with you for your family's attention? David Murrow discusses why it's so common and what can be done to help.
Holly Melton explains to parents a simple, practical plan for not only praying with their children, but growing them as disciples of Jesus.
Mary Kassian grew up believing she could do anything boys could do, and the feminist movement confirmed that. Kassian shares how submission to Christ affirms a woman's identity and gives her strength from within.
When a pandemic strikes, what should Christians do? Perhaps just as importantly, what should we not do. On this special edition of FamilyLife Today, we'll hear from FamilyLife President David Robbins, along with Dave and Ann Wilson and Bob Lepine, as we discuss a Christian response to COVID-19.
Josh and Aly were enjoying life in the early years of marriage. God was good and life was good. But when Aly was diagnosed with breast cancer they began a journey that would show them that God is good even when life is not.
John Driver had the privilege of writing a book with Tyler Trent. Tyler became famous after his love for Purdue football through the adversity of battling an aggressive form of bone cancer went viral on ESPN. Tyler showed the world that, in Christ, when we are weak, He is strong. John Driver shares his perspective of Tyler's life as a pastor and author and as one of many who was inspired by Tyler's life.
Sarah Mae thought moving in with her with her "cool mom" was going to be great, until she had to live with her verbal abuse. And when Sarah became pregnant as a teen she chose abortion when encouraged by both grandmothers. But through the shame and sadness, God's love still pursued Sarah.
Anthony Thompson's wife, Myra, was one of nine victims shot and killed on June 17, 2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episdcopal Church in Charleston, SC. It's only through the gospel that he was able to face his wife's killer with forgiveness and not hatred.
Carol Kent's son was every mother's dream, a graduate of West Point, an officer, a gentleman, and now - a murderer? When the face of evil is our own son, how do we grieve?
Her first husband was an abuser, but what he meant for evil, God morphed into a goodness that is healing broken hearts around the country.
Chelsea was beautiful and barren, born without a uterus and forever unable to conceive. Could any man really love her?
Many people spend a lifetime searching for something the Bible calls, The Blessing. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent-Stageberg, join Ron Deal for a conversation about how the principle of blessing can be applied to parenting and blended families.
In this episode, Ron Deal talks with Brian and Diane Fromme. They share stories and wisdom from their experience, and Diane gives insight on the challenge of entering a family that is grieving the death of a parent.
Courtney Reissig says the book of Psalms contains a full range of emotions, which can help you process and pray your way to a deeper faith in God.
Pastor Ben Stuart remembers the first time he saw his wife, Donna. He talks about the circumstances that lead to their courtship and eventual engagement.
Ben Stuart remembers the season he took a "time out" from the dating scene to focus on the Lord and recover emotionally after his parents' divorce. He also presents the purpose for singleness.
Would you like your son or daughter to have the same dating experience as you? Ben Stuart talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about the dating culture and practices on today's college campuses.
Vicki Courtney shares how one year, God dropped in her lap a challenging "resolve" to help refugees. She encourages listeners to consider what ways God might be leading them to be witnesses for the gospel.
