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When should I encourage someone to find a counselor?

“I want to step up at home—but I have no idea what I’m doing!” FamilyLife President David Robbins talks about how to be the spiritual leader of your family.

You want to be a leader at home but what's that even look like? FamilyLife President David Robbins helps you step in and lead in the way you're wired.

What if you were charitable, kind, and quick to listen in your faith conversations? Author and professor Tim Meulhoff makes the case for compassionate understanding of those we disagree with.

How do I talk to and about blended families?

What can our entire church do to strategically care for blended families?

How do we start helping blended families? Where should I start?

Can I make blended families feel included in my small group, church education, and/or sermons?

Why should my church consider having a family ministry?

How can I use premarital and marriage assessments to improve the way I help others?

How can I offer practical help to blended families that is designed just for them?

What can I do to respond to people in crisis?

Should I say "stepfamily" or "blended family?"

How can my work to help marriages adapt to include blended families?

How can I help non-nuclear families feel seen and included?

What does the Bible say about birth control? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host theologian Wayne Grudem, who explores God’s Word about tricky ethics surrounding contraception and fertility.

Author Albert Hsu is a suicide survivor. He didn't try to take his own life, but he has grieved his own father's suicide. Hsu remembers his brilliant 58-year old father, an electrical engineer by trade, who had been stricken with a stroke just three months prior to his suicide. He recalls his father's battle with clinical depression and his lost sense of hope as he fought for normalcy in rehab. Hsu talks about the effect his father's suicide had on their family and gives us a first-hand look at this complicated loss.

Ron Deal and Michelle Hill talk about the grieving process and how to care for yourself and others you know who may be grieving.

What is forgiveness? What isn't it? Join us on the journey of biblical forgiveness with Leslie Leyland Fields, Voddie Baucham, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.

"My wife had a miscarriage. Why do I feel so lost?" Eric Schumacher recounts the grief in his own marriage and how ultimately, trauma brought them closer.

Charmaine Porter shares candidly with Michelle Hill how she has processed her own discontent with being single, and how the church has—or has not—been helpful in her struggle.

If God is real, why do we suffer? Author Paul Miller proposes a new framework for life’s losses—and revolutionizes the way we see God in our pain.

Matt Chandler, Tiffany Lee, Chip Ingram, and Tim Muehlhoff address the dynamics involved in conflict, and coach us toward resolution and closer relationships in the aftermath.

We have a God who has been tempted in every way, but without sin. Trillia Newbell talks about a biblical view of eating disorders, so that young men and women will know it is OK to discuss their problems to get the help they need.

Parenting their sons' autism, Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided—including a loss of dreams & sense of failure. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with the Barakas about how God met them in their shame.

God is good, even when life presents challenges. Dr. Laura Hendrickson, a mother of an adult autistic son, shares what she’s learned about autism over the years and explains what treatments were helpful to her son during his development.

Stepcouples hope and pray they can have peaceful relations with their former spouses, and it is possible. But for some couples, no matter how much they try, the venom and vitriol of the former spouse drowns out all reason and compromise. Rodney and Lisa Webb, and counselor and therapist Helen Wheeler share their difficult blended journey.

Rosaria Butterfield illustrates how “radically ordinary hospitality” can be a bridge for bringing the gospel to friends and neighbors who don’t know Jesus. FamilyLife Today® Knowing and Loving Your Neighbors with Rosaria Butterfield | August 20, 2018 00:01 R F 30:25

Stepcouples hope and pray they can have peaceful relations with their former spouses, and it is possible. But for some couples, no matter how much they try, the venom and vitriol of the former spouse drowns out all reason and compromise. Rodney and Lisa Webb, and counselor and therapist Helen Wheeler share their difficult blended journey.

Stepcouples hope and pray they can have peaceful relations with their former spouses, and it is possible. But for some couples, no matter how much they try, the venom and vitriol of the former spouse drowns out all reason and compromise. Rodney and Lisa Webb, and counselor and therapist Helen Wheeler share their difficult blended journey.

In a culture of outrage, how can we bring a conflict back from boiling over?

When Phil Waldrep's friend betrayed him—again—bowled him over. Waldrep walks us through betrayal's stages of grief.

Because we are such an "informed" society, we can mistakenly think we already know what another person thinks. Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer show us effective ways to really listen and hear what others are saying.

Guiding someone having trouble seeing eye to eye with family? Expressing deep convictions can be challenging in many families, but Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer share a simple method to do so with empathy.

Why parents need to help their children navigate the sexually-charged adolescent years.

Families are changing. Non-traditional families are now considered traditional. As churches, how do we continue to meet the needs of complex families and serve them well? Listen to Ron Deal’s conversation with three senior pastors on why and how churches can love all families, despite the narrative of their past. FamilyLife Today® The Fields Are […]

What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage? How do we consider Truth and Grace when we apply it to God’s people? Listen to Ron Deal’s conversation with Dr. Rubel Shelly on a subject that’s hard to understand in Scripture and often disagreed upon in Christian circles. FamilyLife Today® Love Mercy: Divorce & Remarriage […]

Wondering if there’s more to life than the daily grind of expectations and demand? Podcaster Ashley Hales shares how to slow down and escape the hustle. FamilyLife Today® How to Slow Down with Ashley Hales | February 24, 2022

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Pastor Ed Underwood shares what he’s learned about God and life while battling chronic leukemia.

How can a couple restore trust in the area of sexual brokenness (pornography, affairs, etc.)? Licensed sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma joins host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn to instruct husbands and wives on the necessary steps to take to bring the darkness into the light and tenaciously hold on to the God of hope.

There are times when our pain seems unbearable. Lysa TerKeurst talks honestly about how some of her deepest pain affected her life, and how the blood of Jesus not only covered it, but became her anthem to help others.

There are times when our pain seems unbearable. Lysa TerKeurst talks honestly about how some of her deepest pain affected her life, and how the blood of Jesus not only covered it, but became her anthem to help others.

There are times when our pain seems unbearable. Lysa TerKeurst talks honestly about how some of her deepest pain affected her life, and how the blood of Jesus not only covered it, but became her anthem to help others.

There are times when our pain seems unbearable. Lysa TerKeurst talks honestly about how some of her deepest pain affected her life, and how the blood of Jesus not only covered it, but became her anthem to help others.

Step-grandparenting involves three generations of family members, and each person involved has needs, desires, and a stake in all the other relationships. This FREE chapter, “Building Love Together in Grandparenting,” taken from Ron Deal’s book, Building Love Together In Blended Families, explores these relationships from multiple perspectives, offering something for each generation.

If you are a military stepfamily, try these tips for managing the stress and maintaining the peace in your blended family household.

Tips for helping a newly formed blended family thrive.

This 7-day devotional helps military couples start reintegration after deployment on the right foot.

Identity and sex are vitally tied—and not just in LGBT+ conversations. In talking to kids about sex, identity is more important than you think.

Grab 20 days of encouragement for military couples during deployment.

In this 10-day devotional, we've compiled definite steps military couples can take now to address the challenges they're facing and begin deployment with confidence.

This devotional helps redirect a friend's marriage trajectory from moving apart...to pursuing each other’s hearts. Again and again.

Verses to pray at night (for kids and adults!)

Wondering who you after a major life change is normal. Circumstances change us. But how do you discover yourself after marriage?

While your parents may have dreaded talking to you about sex, you get to change the narrative. Because talking to your kids about sex is not just talking to them about sex.

Perfect for churches, groups, couples, and individuals, this 4-6 hour course provides a flexible, mentee-driven approach to everyday biblical mentoring—complete with a downloadable workbook, reflection questions, and tools to use again and again.

Grab a meaty downloadable downlaod full of actionable ideas and aha-moments to help them connect and get to the heart of what matters to both of them.

We know every marriage needs a sense of humor, some nitty-gritty how-to’s, and a good dose of hope. So we’ve cobbled together real daily devotionals for the messy, hard, and beautiful “I Do’s” you say every day.

Fewer than 25 percent of pre-blended family couples receive preparation for their upcoming blended family marriages or even talk with each other to anticipate stepfamily realities.

Your friend’s muscling through a reality you wouldn’t wish on anyone. Their pain cuts to the quick. Their world is in upheaval. And life is now divided into before and after. Wondering how to help?

You’ve seen the signs of struggle in your friend’s marriage and heard their cries for help. Maybe, in confidence, they admitted, “I’m thinking about divorce.” What do you do?

If you’re wondering how to help a friend save their marriage, we’ve got your back with this free download.

How do we process and act on racial tensions? What can we say to our friends who are hurting? What should we teach our kids?

FamilyLife's Art of Parenting gives clear vision and creative methods to work toward beauty with your child’s unique composition—addressing key areas like discipline, relationships, identity, and getting intentional amidst the urgent.

Helping a stepfamily? Our five-session, self-driven course offers them practical help toward blending a family with character to go the distance.

Helping a couple hoping to get their finances in shape? In this doable, easy-to-follow course couples can use on their own, longtime financial advisor Russ Crosson guides a couple to financial freedom–and a closer relationship.

Guiding a couple longing for more fulfilling sex? Consider recommending our five-session, self-driven course--encouraging them toward satisfied, healing, creative Christian sex from the soul-level out.

Gain your online ministry certificate in Blended Family Ministry and be a part of generational change.

If you find your faith giving way to doubt, you are not alone.

You’re considering starting a family. But how do you know you’re ready for kids? Here are five questions to discuss with your spouse.

A Gen Z roundtable talks through concepts of Christ-following singleness to the next level—and gets honest about what it's like to be single and Christian.

Roles in traditional homes grow with the family. But in stepfamilies, it's not always clear how everything should work.

Marriage is full of surprises, but anyone in a blended-family marriage knows adaptability is a requirement for stepfamily success.

Want alert, engaged group members who draw in life-altering concepts to your group discussion? Grab ideas for meaningful connections.

This summer's pink-splashed 'Barbie' movie reminds this writer of the catch-22 many women feel in this "be anything" world.

Having a brother with chronic illness, I've learned a few things that have helped him cope. I hope these lessons encourage and help you as you support your sibling.

Marriage is often seen as the only way to a fulfilled life. But what would it mean for the church to view singleness the way God does?

You know your wife comes first. But that doesn’t mean Mom doesn’t matter. Here are four ways to honor your mother as a married man.

Wondering what you’d even tell your kids to do if you managed to pry their devices away? Here are four tips to get your kids to play outside.

If you want to offer a widow hope, encourage her to hope in God. Not in God changing her circumstances, but being with her no matter what comes.

Planning a road trip with your spouse but don’t know what to talk about? Here are 10 conversation starters for married couples.

You know the feeling—the same thoughts keep spinning around and around in your mind. You feel like a frenzied juggler. Your worries, problems, and fears whirl around in your head like so many china plates. And you feel so afraid, preoccupied, obsessed. You’re afraid that if you lose focus for even one second, your whole […]

Understanding the stages of an immigrant’s experience—what they need and when they need it—is important to loving them and sharing the gospel in meaningful, vivid, and timely ways.

Social media can be addictive and harmful, but it can also grow relationships. How do we navigate social media and marriage well?

If you’re a father, you are of greater importance to your child than you know. Here are six roles of a father you may not have realized.

There’s a broad spectrum of viewpoints on divorce. How do we know what to believe? We need to look at what the Bible says about divorce.

Tip sheet for ministry leaders that work with military families in stepfamilies.

This Stepfamily Marriage Ministry Tip Sheet is your go-to guide for making your ministry blended-family-friendly and inclusive of their unique relational dynamics. Packed practical tips for churches and ministry leaders, this PDF will help you provide power-packed tools for this significant yet underserved population of those you lead.

You’re in a painful place in your marriage, asking, “Should I Get a Divorce?” This decision requires the guidance of wise, biblical counsel.

A lot of people underestimate the impact premarital counseling can have on a relationship. Here, we answer some of the most common questions.

You can guide discussions that help resettled families process critical topics like loss, past pain, and thriving in a baffling new normal.

Soon after the wedding, we learn marriage communication is less about how much we talk and more about what we talk about.

When the abuse starts, enough is enough. Psychologist Dr. David Clarke helps you form a plan for a friend to get out and assess their marriage for the long term.

Would you believe flinging open your doors could mean more intimate faith for your family? Author Don Everts reveals startling research about a packed house.

Psychologist Dr. David Clarke helps identify red flags in a friend's relationship or your own and what to do when you see those signs.

Walking out of our wedding, my husband's hand in mine. This was the beginning of our first year of marriage. How surprising could it be?

In the last few years, tradwife influencers have been a controversial subject. So, how should Christians approach this topic?

God created sex in marriage to be shared, not withheld.

Does political polarization litter conversations around you with relational razor blades? How can you deal—and help heal?