Archived Podcast Episodes
Cultural Pressures, Digital Devices: Ron Deal with Dr. Meg Meeker
Ever feel like digital devices are breathing down your family’s neck? Dr. Meg Meeker discusses the challenges parents encounter with tech–like setting and maintaining wise boundaries, and following through with healthy choices for your kids. Show Notes a…
Marital Conflict in Stepfamilies (James 3)
Every couple has conflict. In fact, healthy and unhealthy couples have the same amount of conflict. But what’s different is how they manage it.
Christmas Carpet Catastrophe
I’m pretty excited because we’re gonna put carpet in our sons basement..
When I Justify Myself (Proverbs 30)
Why can’t I see about me, what others see?
Welp, Gotta Go
As parents now as adult children, as they come home now for a holiday, we’re bugging them..
It’s Not About Us
So do you think we’re a competitive family?..
Discover Your Gifts: Celebrating How God Made You: Don Everts
Ever wonder what you were made to offer the world? Author Don Everts digs into human dignity, biblical perspectives on spiritual and common gifts, and the power of our gifts to reconnect with our communities. Show Notes and Resources Find Don Everts on so…
Half of Kids
I’m not sure why, but when family life changes, sometimes, the church doesn’t.
Say What You Love
You know one of the things I love the most about you, it’s your unwavering commitment and passion for God’s word..
Lust: Not Just a Guy’s Problem: Jessica Harris
Lust: Women deal with it, too. Author Jessica Harris shares her brutal path through porn and sexual shame as a Christian woman—and defines a pathway out.
The Dance: Compassion and Truth in Relationships: Paul Miller
Ever wondered in a relationship whether it’s a time for truth—or compassion? Pulling inspiration from Jesus’ example, author Paul Miller relays personal stories and insights, underscoring the importance of truth in fostering intimacy, growth, and transf…
Stuck in the Past
Are you stuck in the past?
Live it
What do you think the best thing a dad can do to raise their kids to be christ followers?…
Learning to Love Like Jesus: Paul Miller
We hear about learning to love like Jesus—but what’s that even look like? Author Paul Miller looks intently at His love in the Gospels, unpacking His methods of truly seeing others, feeling compassion, and acting in ways that matter. Show Notes and Reso…
Trust, Not Clarity
“Knowing” the future gets in the way of faith.
Life in the Little Years
So what was your favorite season as a mom, I’m not sure what my favorite was but I know it was my hardest..
Sent: Living A Life that Invites Others to Jesus: Dr. Heather Holleman
What if living “sent” is more than what you do? Professor Heather Holleman offers ideas from her time at Penn State to embrace evangelism as an identity. She offers tips to forming genuine connections and living on purpose in your neighborhood. What c…
A Country Is Born–July 4th
We are dissolving our political bonds; we are now thirteen United States of America.
When Anxiety Hits Your Marriage: Dr. Ed Welch
What’s it look like to help an anxious spouse? Psychologist Dr. Ed Welch offers real wisdom—and real hope—for the dark waters of fear. Find practical insights for navigating tough areas together with a bedrock trust in God’s love. Show Notes and Resou…
Part-time Kids
Hey Ron, what should we expect from the part-time kids in our home?