Tim Kimmel

Dr. Tim Kimmel is the founder and Executive Director of Family Matters, whose goal is to see families transformed by God’s grace into instruments of reformation and restoration. Tim and Family Matters conduct the Grace Based Parenting Conference across the country on the unique pressures that confront members of today's families.

He and his wife, Darcy, also team up with other organizations such as FamilyLife, Focus on the Family and MOPS to build strong families. With his dry wit and engaging humor, Tim is also a regular guest on many nationally syndicated radio and TV programs, providing expert analysis on current issues related to parenting, families and marriage. In addition to speaking, Tim has authored many books including: Grace Based Parenting, Raising Kids for True Greatness and most recently, Connecting Church and Home. Tim hosts the Family Matters Minute, a daily one minute radio spot where he encourages and equips parents to bring the best out of their families.

Tim and Darcy are the parents of four children and reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Episodes appearing in

“Why am I so controlling?” Tim Kimmel

with Tim Kimmel
February 22, 2023
Ever wondered, "Why am I so controlling?" Author Tim Kimmel offers five essential reasons we control and truths to set ourselves (and others) free at last. View Show Notes →

How Do I Identify a Controlling Personality? Tim Kimmel

with Tim Kimmel
February 21, 2023
How do you identify a controlling personality? (Could you be one?) Author Tim Kimmel offers ideas to break free from pain and develop secure relationships. View Show Notes →

The High Cost of Controlling Behavior: Tim Kimmel

with Tim Kimmel
February 20, 2023
Why is high control so dangerous? Author Tim Kimmel exposes various types and causes of controlling behavior, from passive manipulation to aggressive control. View Show Notes →

Getting More from Work Than a Paycheck: Tim Kimmel & Michael Tooker

with Michael Tooker, Tim Kimmel
November 11, 2022
Feeling so over your job? Authors Tim Kimmel and Michael Tooker talk about ways to bring grace to work and radically change how your look at your job. View Show Notes →

Why Workaholism Looks So Good: Tim Kimmel & Michael Tooker

with Michael Tooker, Tim Kimmel
November 10, 2022
Workaholism makes a good attempt to fullfill your needs but what's the real cost. Authors Tim Kimmel and Michael Tooker share their own stories and look beneath the luster of overwork. View Show Notes →

Larry Fowler & Tim Kimmel: Get Serious about Grandparenting

with Larry Fowler, Tim Kimmel
September 21, 2022
Your potential impact on your grandkids can be monumental. Authors Larry Fowler & Tim Kimmel challenge you to grandparent with God's heart for them. View Show Notes →

Larry Fowler & Tim Kimmel: Leaving a Legacy that Matters

with Larry Fowler, Tim Kimmel
September 20, 2022
Could your grandparenting alter generations to come? Authors Larry Fowler & Tim Kimmel explore the whys and hows of leaving a legacy. View Show Notes →

Grace-Filled Living

with Caleb Kaltenbach, Paul David...more
July 31, 2021
What is the difference between giving grace and giving in? Paul David Tripp, Tim Kimmel, Ron Deal, and Caleb Kaltenbach explain what grace is: in parenting, marriage, or relationships with a watching world. View Show Notes →

The Bible’s Definition of Courage

with Barbara Rainey, Darcy Kimmel...more
October 5, 2019
Courage can be cultivated in our everyday decisions. Barbara Rainey, Karis Kimmel Murray, Tim and Darcy Kimmel, and Stephen Williams give give definitions of courage and stories of courageous decisions. View Show Notes →

The Charge Toward Manhood

with Dan Allender, Dennis Rainey,...more
October 20, 2017
Knowing what to do and doing what you know are two different things. Rick Phillips, Dennis Rainey, Dan Allender, Tim Kimmel, and Robert Lewis each give a charge to see and pursue God's best as a godly man. View Show Notes →

Grace in the Bedroom

with Darcy Kimmel, Tim Kimmel
January 11, 2017
Tim and Darcy Kimmel explain that in a grace-filled marriage, you have to put the other person's interests first and be available. View Show Notes →

Our Mate’s Three Driving Needs

with Darcy Kimmel, Tim Kimmel
January 10, 2017
Tim and Darcy Kimmel define love as "the commitment of my will to your needs and best interest, regardless of the cost," and explore the three driving needs in marriage. View Show Notes →

Loved by God to Love Your Spouse

with Darcy Kimmel, Tim Kimmel
January 9, 2017
Do you show your spouse grace? Tim and Darcy Kimmel know what it means to give and receive grace, and they share some grace moments from their own marriage. View Show Notes →

Love by God to Love Your Spouse

with Darcy Kimmel, Tim Kimmel
April 21, 2014
Do you show your spouse grace? Tim and Darcy know what it means to give and receive grace, and share some grace moments from their own marriage. View Show Notes →

Understanding a Strong-Willed Child

with Darcy Kimmel, Tim Kimmel
August 24, 2010
Do you appreciate the uniqueness of your child? View Show Notes →

Appreciating Your Kids for Who They Are

with Darcy Kimmel, Tim Kimmel
August 23, 2010
Are your kids as different as night and day? View Show Notes →

Finding Rest in God’s Boundaries

with Tim Kimmel
December 5, 2008
Jesus promised to give us rest. View Show Notes →

Finding Rest in God’s Boundaries

with Tim Kimmel
December 5, 2008
Jesus promised to give us rest. View Show Notes →

Finding Rest in the Midst of Hurry

with Tim Kimmel
December 4, 2008
Your life is busy— find out how slowing down can benefit the entire family. View Show Notes →

Examining a Hurried Lifestyle

with Tim Kimmel
December 3, 2008
Learn the seven characteristics that indicate your family lives a hurried lifestyle. View Show Notes →