When a pandemic strikes, what should Christians do? Perhaps just as importantly, what should we not do. On this special edition of FamilyLife Today, we’ll hear from FamilyLife President David Robbins, along with Dave and Ann Wilson and Bob Lepine, as we discuss a Christian response to COVID-19.

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Dave Wilson, Ron Deal, Kyle Idleman, Lacey Buchanan, and Mary Kassian tell their stories of hurt and disappointment, and their biblical source of hope.

Jefferson Bethke says the average American family lives at a pace that makes it hard to walk with Jesus. He emphasize the importance of choosing a sabbath and enjoying the moment.

Author Jill Savage talks about the freedom, and the challenges, of the empty nest. Savage remembers being surprised at how hard it really was to adjust to a quiet house. Hear some sound advice from a mom who’s been there.

Phil Vischer, VeggieTales creator and author of the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids, talks to Dave and Ann Wilson about what parents should do, and stop doing, when discipling their children.

VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer relays how the concept of VeggieTales first began and talks about his latest project, the “Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids,” a book he hopes will take kids deeper into their faith.

Courtney Reissig and Maria Goff join moms in the “trenches” of raising toddlers. Paul David Tripp helps us see the bigger spiritual principles at stake in training small children.

Authors Brian Mills and Ben Trueblood encourage parents to engage their teens in spiritual conversations before going to college. They talk about the two beliefs that determine your life every day

Your teens are college ready, but are they spiritually ready? Brian Mills and Ben Trueblood talk about the difference between parents who live out their faith and those who are Christian in name only.

Pastor “JP” Pokluda reminds us that “bad company corrupts good morals,” and talks about the wisdom of walking in the counsel of the righteous. What if your children are walking with the wrong crowd? Pokluda shares sound advice.

Are today’s college students ready to face the responsibilities of adulthood? Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda says “No.” Pokluda wasn’t either. Coming to Christ, however, changed his perspective and his goals.

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.

Larry and Gladine McCall talk about the special calling of grandparents. While grandparents can certainly bring the fun factor into grandchildren’s lives, a grandparent’s role is so much more.

Grandparents Larry and Gladine McCall talk about the joy of grandparenting with intentionality. They share how they point their grandchildren towards the Lord, and at the same time respect their adult children.

Pat and Tammy McLeod talk honestly about their son, Zach’s, brain injury. The McLeods share how the Lord has sustained them through the difficulties and comforts them in their grief over Zach’s continued disabilities.

Pat and Tammy McLeod remember the day their son, Zach, was injured in a high school scrimmage. Zach underwent emergency brain surgery, but continued to have setbacks. The McLeods tell of God’s nearness as Zach’s life and theirs.