How Do I Help a Friend Who Talks About Suicide?
“I don’t know if I’m even going to get up tomorrow.” Has a friend ever confided something similar? It’s unnerving. How do I help a suicidal friend?
“I don’t know if I’m even going to get up tomorrow.” Has a friend ever confided something similar? It’s unnerving. How do I help a suicidal friend?
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.
What’s the answer for the many who suffer quietly in the supposed safe place for the hurting–the church–yet go without the comfort of others?
Pastor Caleb Kaltenbach recalls the first time his gay mother came to hear one of his sermons when he was a young pastoral intern, much to the angst of the elders.
Caleb Kaltenbach reflects on growing up with a mom and dad who divorced when he was 2 because they had each realized they were gay. Caleb offers insight on how the gay community perceives Christians.
Caleb Kaltenbach tells what it was like growing up with a gay mom and a gay dad, and how his attempt to prove that the Bible was false actually started him on a walk of faith.
Matt and Glenna Bevin had a heart for adoption, but with five children in the home, the State of Kentucky said “no” on a sixth child. Hear how the Bevins’ passionate quest to adopt landed them in the governor’s mansion of Kentucky.
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.
Steve Robinson, author of “Covert Cows,” a book about his 30+ year career working as the chief marketing officer for Chick-fil-A, talks about the secret sauce of the company’s success – the people who work there. Robinson explains how he has learned to a good husband and father.
Steve Robinson reflects on his long-time history with Chick-fil-A, and the core values of the Cathy family that have kept the family business thriving. Find out what distinguishes Chick-fil-A from all the other fast food restaurants.
The nations are in desperate need of the gospel. The” least of these” are hurting, hungry, thirsty, unclothed, and homeless. The solution? Not my teen!
Christians are called to be salt and light. Are we succeeding? Scott Sauls believes it’s time for believers to do a better job helping our friends and neighbors see the real Jesus in us.
Non-Christians often give Christians a bad rap. Do we deserve it? Pastor Scott Sauls admits a lot of damage has been done in the name of Christ, and it’s time we changed that and he has some suggestions.
Jesus commands His followers to be great neighbors. Are we? Scott Sauls talks about what it would look like to live so compellingly in our cities that, if we were removed, people would miss us terribly.
Here are some tips for engaging with and loving the singles around you well.
Facilitating a small group study enhances your own embracing of the material, your relationship with God, and your heart for ministering to others.
It’s harder to maintain friendships once we’re out of school and in the “real world.” Catherine Parks shares some tips for how to find, make, and keep quality friendships.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey reflect on more than 25 years of ministry through FamilyLife Today. Listeners chime in on how they’ve been blessed by both the Raineys and the radio program.