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Growing in Faith

February 10, 2020

JP Pokluda

Author Jonathan "JP" Pokluda remembers his growth to adulthood and the many mistakes he made along the way. After chasing the American Dream, Pokluda tells how he found the key to real purpose and joy.

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Growing in Faith

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FamilyLife This Week® Podcast

Past the Grumbling

December 7, 2019

Tricia Goyer

Tricia Goyer shares with Michelle Hill about her parenting experiences. She describes what she's done to help her kids move beyond grumbling to expressing thankfulness.

FamilyLife This Week®

Past the Grumbling

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

A Mother’s Assignment

October 9, 2019

Linda Weber

Linda Weber talks to new moms about their important assignment, encouraging moms to believe what the Scriptures tell them about their role. Find out how a mother's love impacts a child's brain.

FamilyLife Today

A Mother's Assignment

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Making History

October 8, 2019

Linda Weber

Mom, you have a life-giving mission. Linda Weber, an author and mother of three grown sons, reminds moms that their influence makes a big difference both now and in the future.

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Making History

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

So What’s Wrong With…

August 7, 2019

Clarence Shuler & Gary Chapman

Inevitably our kids will step in pot holes along the way to maturity, and Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler want to help. Together these authors talk honestly to young teens about the challenges they'll face in adolescence.

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So What's Wrong With...

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Take Our Advice – Stay in School

August 6, 2019

Clarence Shuler & Gary Chapman

Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler talk about teaching young men to seek knowledge through education, learning from adults, and other wise steps. They discuss some of the biggest challenges teens face.

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Take Our Advice - Stay in School

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Wise Decisions Brave Men Make

August 5, 2019

Clarence Shuler & Gary Chapman

Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler tell about the unique mentoring relationship they began when Shuler was a teen. Together they talk about the eleven wise decisions young men must make to live a great life.

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Wise Decisions Brave Men Make

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

What a Boy Needs

July 12, 2019

Mark Hancock

Trail Life USA^® CEO Mark Hancock talks about the differences between boys and girls and the need to have boy-specific activities in scouting programs. Hear Mark explain to how to challenge boys, and call out their inner competitor.

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What a Boy Needs

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

A Boy’s Sense of Self

July 11, 2019

Mark Hancock

Mark Hancock talks about the need for boys to develop a healthy sense of self as they struggle with the true measure of manhood. Inspired by risk and competition, boys need lots of physical activity to engage the brain, something he's trying to instill through the Trail Life USA^® scouting program.

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A Boy's Sense of Self

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One Dollar = One Taco: Easy Money Lessons Over Fast Food

Jerry McCall

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In a first world country, our kids know that everything they could ever want to buy is accessible. How do we teach them the value of things and money?

You Might Be a ‘Snowplow Parent’ If …

Jen Goins

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Many parents fall into the well-meaning mishap of clearing an easy path for their kids, regardless of the cost. Have you?

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Erring on the Side of Truth

April 5, 2019

Kay Wyma

Wife and mom, Kay Wills Wyma, talks about the stress our kids often feel to achieve and how achievement doesn't have to be the boss of them when they know who they are and whose they are in Christ.

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Erring on the Side of Truth

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Embracing the Truth

April 4, 2019

Kay Wyma

Does life feel overwhelming? Author and mother of five, Kay Wills Wyma, encourages listeners to find perspective and freedom by being overwhelmed with the truth instead.

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Embracing the Truth

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Teaching Our Kids Not to Be Bystanders to Bullying

Jonathan McKee

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Most kids on today’s campuses probably fall into the category of “bystander.” They know they should probably do something, but they don’t.

FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Bullies, Bullied, and Bystanders

March 8, 2019

Jonathan McKee

Jonathan McKee reminds us that every child is either the bully, bullied, or a bystander. McKee advises parents to discuss proper phone usage early on with their kids.

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Bullies, Bullied, and Bystanders

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

The Burden of Being Bullied

March 7, 2019

Jonathan McKee

Author Jonathan McKee knows a thing or two about bullying. McKee was bullied throughout his school years and gives wise advice on how to handle the bullies in your child's life.

FamilyLife Today

The Burden of Being Bullied

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Developing Gender Identity In Your Children

January 30, 2019

Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the increasing need for parents to talk to their children about sex and sexual identity.

FamilyLife Today

Developing Gender Identity In Your Children

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Developing Your Child’s Spiritual Identity

January 29, 2019

Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Do your children know who they are in Christ? Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about a parent's key assignment: to raise children with a spiritual identity

FamilyLife Today

Developing Your Child's Spiritual Identity

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