Vaneetha Risner tells her story of how God has a purpose for her pain. Hear how she developed polio at 3 months of age and faced overwhelming adversity in her life.

Can you raise "perfect kids" by being a "perfect parent"? Not only is it impossible, but you'll bring more harm to your kids the harder you try to achieve perfection. Hear Meg Meeker, Karis Kimmel Murray, Elisa Morgan, and Reb Bradley share their parenting stories.

God has a history of getting the best results from empty vessels. Nancy Guthrie, Holley Gerth, and Dale Kreienkamp encourage listeners with God's promises from His Word.

Am I good enough? On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson join author Jamie Ivey to discuss the balance between who we are and who we're becoming in Christ.

Do you ever struggle with comparing yourself to others? Author and podcaster Jamie Ivey talks about seeing yourself as God's masterpiece.

We are all on a journey of figuring out who we are. On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson interview "You Be You" author, Jamie Ivey, about discovering God's purpose for our lives.

How do you keep walking forward, when all hope seems gone? Hear the dramatic story of Katherine James as she recalls how the Lord walked alongside her during the dark days of her son's drug addiction.

Have you ever wondered how a good kid could get caught up in bad decisions? Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Katherine James, author of "A Prayer for Orion," about the journey she had with her son.

If it looks like your son or daughter has abandoned their childhood faith, don't lose hope. Dave & Ann Wilson, and Bob Lepine say, you can remain a steady influence in their lives.

In the Bible patience means "long-suffering." Dave and Ann Wilson, with Bob Lepine, explain why patient parenting is so important.

Nathan Clarkson, points out 15 characteristics that join together to define a good man, including adventurous, devout, heroic, and emotional. He coaches parents who might be raising an artistic child like he was.

Nathan Clarkson talks about the unique role men play in God's creation and points to Christ as the embodiment of all that a man should be.

Nathan Clarkson reflects on the first thirty years of his life as someone who is "different," In his search to find his identity, Clarkson describes his journey to find out what a good man is and does.

Tracy Lane talks about anticipating the birth of her third child, a boy named Davis, that doctors identified as having Spina Bifida. Tracy talks about her journey towards surrender with God.

Hear how three moms, Tracy Lane, Gina Flood, and Shannon Simmons, who come from different backgrounds came to different decisions for educating each of their children.

Do you have a child with special needs? Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul MIller, Sarah Parshall Perry, and Amy Julia Becker share stories of faith, joy, and hardship unique to parenting special children.

Parents are making some difficult decisions regarding school this fall. As a teacher, Nan Deal offers suggestions for forming a cooperation between teachers and parents to make sure children are learning.