On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Ron & Nan Deal, who have led FamilyLife Blended for over a decade, but their story's far from flawless. Like all of us, they carried baggage into marriage.
Sadness during the holidays: It's real. But on FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author and former FamilyLife Today host Bob Lepine. He proposes there's also real hope and answers when we're stressed & depressed at Christmas.
Are joy and peace a far cry from your holiday? What if you're even angry, or sad? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author Bob Lepine, who talks about handling all the feels at Christmas.
Feli Velez hated her sober mind. But quarantine, TikTok, and...well, running out of her marijuana stash sent her scrounging for meaning...and in her search, she found Jesus.
Growing up in an unstable blended home with 7 stepmoms left Fred Von Canon determined to change his legacy. Listen to his conversation with Ron Deal as he & his wife Anita describe their commitment toward creating a godly home in their own blended family.
Peter Mutabazi, author of Now I am Known, continues his story as an African street kid and how God met him in his agony, transforming his identity.
On Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott talks with Justin Brierley about loving people like Jesus did AND being able to make an intellectual case for Christianity.
Need a low-stress way to keep the holiday fun while still focusing on the meaning of Christmas? We’ve got you covered with this family Christmas countdown.
If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.
After a childhood of abuse, Peter Mutabazi ran away from home to survive by theft on the streets of Kampala, Uganda. Then one day, someone asked his name.
God's working around people. So how can you convey, You gotta see this!? Author Tim Muehlhoff helps you talk about an unmissable God.
Could God be working in ways we don't recognize? Author Tim Muehlhoff pries open our eyes to pick up on how God's present and acting powerfully around us.
If God exists, where in the world is He? Author Tim Muehlhoff discusses how to find eyes to see that recognize how God's moving constantly around us.
Feeling so over your job? Authors Tim Kimmel and Michael Tooker talk about ways to bring grace to work and radically change how your look at your job.
There can be a lot of trouble meshing our relationship with Jesus and today's dating scene, especially when you factor in our phones, social media, sex, and how to communicate without being super awkward.
Workaholism makes a good attempt to fullfill your needs but what's the real cost. Authors Tim Kimmel and Michael Tooker share their own stories and look beneath the luster of overwork.
If you invited God into your finances, what could happen? Author Bob Lotich and his wife Linda talk about money, marriage, and making financial decisions.
Ready to think outside the box as you spend, save, and give? Author Bob Lotich paid off $400K in debt and gave $1 million by age 40. Start here.
One of the most stressful aspects of blended family life is the relationship between a stepparent and stepkids. Here are four tips to help you manage the emotions you feel.
In a hard spot with money? Bob Lotich and his wife Linda know financial shame. But they also know how to go from I'm broke to smart money management.
As a single parent, it's natural to yearn for a marriage partner who will love you AND your kids unconditionally. But is that realistic? Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Sabrina McDonald about dating, remarriage, and stepfamily life after widowhood.
Think God's kingdom and a better world isn't coming from a political party? Today on Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller from Truth Over Tribe, who think political homelessness might be for you.
Is resentment killing your marriage? FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson discuss the corrosive cycle of bitterness and paybacks and how to deal.
Is your marriage moving towards oneness or isolation? Dave and Ann Wilson discuss habits for a great marriage, and what to do when you're holding a grudge.
Need tips on parenting with a former spouse? Dr. Mary Jeppsen literally wrote the book on constructive, cooperative coparenting. She'll help navigate.
How do we get the fruit of the Spirit in the first place? Author Jessica Thompson beckons us back to our true source of love, joy, peace and change.
What if the fruit of the Spirit is how God loves us? Author Jessica Thompson pulls you toward a picture of God to help you remember your first love.
Is porn tanking you or your marriage? Dr. John Foubert knows the danger is legitimate. He gets real about taking back what porn steals, kills, & destroys.
Rachel Gilson knows what it's like to deal with same-sex attraction, confusion, trying to relate to straight friends, and generally have it out with God.
Is porn really that bad? Dr. John Foubert digs into just how destructive it can be and how to protect your kids practically from real & present danger.
From "I do," there will be forces trying to pull you and your spouse apart. Fight the drift by focusing on intentional, quality time.
Could restoring your alignment with God's law be life-giving all over again? Author Jen Wilkin digs into the wisdom of the ten commandments.
Best-selling author & Bible teacher Jen Wilkin chats about the 10 Commandments. Could God's law open a window to who he really is & our eternal reality?
Isn't Christianity about a relationship, rather than rules? Jen Wilkin, author of Ten Words to Live By, pushes back: Could God's law be the feast we crave?
Pornography is everywhere. It's quickly becoming the leading sex educator of our kids. Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Brian Goins about the new documentary series "Brain Heart World" and learn how to address this important subject with your family.
Wondering how to find peace for real? Scholar and author Jeremiah Johnston shells out practical ways to choose and implement the shalom you crave.
Could your "good" theology go bad? Rechab Gray tells how his theology hamstrung him and realities Christians need to own about Christian culture.
Hungering for peace from God with no idea how to get there? Scholar and author Jeremiah Johnston points the way to uncovering shalom in every area of life.
How do we suffer long and well? What do we do when we feel cheated? Author Colleen Chao draws from the deep well of her experience with God through pain.
When it comes to your vibe at home stemming from your inner person does your family see God's face? Jackie Hill Perry gets real about taking holiness home.
Does it feel hard to trust God? Jackie Hill Perry, explains how God being holier than thou is the best news in the world. And it's key to trusting Him.
When bad things happen to good people like Paul Tripp facing kidney failure, fatigue, and more, we’re forced to face our doubts but try to understand how God can use our weakness.
The drawbacks and dangers of phones for teens can feel intimidating. Author David Eaton offers tips to turn teen's phones from a liability to an asset.
Overreacting with your teen? Author David Eaton knows the anger is real and stakes are high. Grab ideas on how to love your teenager even when they blow it.
By age 15, over 40 million walk away from faith. How can we handle hard, awkward moments? Author David Eaton offers ideas for engaging your teen's world.
Could giving up your right to stay angry change your life? Author and TED Talk speaker Brant Hansen explores why and how to become unoffendable.
How would your life change if you were unoffendable? Author Brant Hansen discusses the anger fueling our culture & practical ways to live with less stress.
Would you consider joining our mission to serve blended families as a volunteer or affiliate staff with FamilyLife Blended? Listen to Ron Deal and four couples share about why and how they minister to stepcouples and the blessings they receive in return.
Paul David Tripp knows what it’s like to lie awake at night over uncertainties about God. If you've ever questioned your beliefs or what you were taught growing up, you're in good company.
Could celebrating each child's unique image of God help heal racial division? Speaker Chris Singleton discusses his new children's book, Your Life Matters.
