Understanding and Overcoming Trauma (Part 1 of 2)

Former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace has seen a lot of misery in his police work, and he’s gained a lot of insight into human nature as a result. A former atheist, he shares how he came to believe in Christ and how his faith changed his understanding of crime – and the criminals involved. Hear this fascinating conversation to better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.   Receive the book The Truth in True Crime plus a free audio download of the program "True Crime: Learning About Life Through Studying Death" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

Former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace has seen a lot of misery in his police work, and he’s gained a lot of insight into human nature as a result. A former atheist, he shares how he came to believe in Christ and how his faith changed his understanding of crime – and the criminals involved. Hear this fascinating conversation to better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.   Receive the book The Truth in True Crime plus a free audio download of the program "True Crime: Learning About Life Through Studying Death" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

Dave and Ann Wilson talk candidly about how they navigated intense conflict, anger, a critical spirit, and a porn problem, and discovered that focusing on their individual relationships with God healed them and gave them a God-honoring, joyful marriage. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive Dave and Ann Wilson's book Vertical Marriage and an audio download of "Never Stop Looking Up in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

Dave and Ann Wilson talk candidly about how they navigated intense conflict, anger, a critical spirit, and a porn problem, and discovered that focusing on their individual relationships with God healed them and gave them a God-honoring, joyful marriage. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive Dave and Ann Wilson's book Vertical Marriage and an audio download of "Never Stop Looking Up in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

The parenting years can be an intense season of life, but Kenn Kington has an unique coping strategy: Laugh! Kenn shares hilarious stories about the antics of his three children, plus some humorous moments involving his wife Heather. Above all else, Kenn encourages us to thank God for our families.   Get free access to over two hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

Adoption brings unique joys and challenges. Parents and children often experience emotional distress, trauma, and disappointment. You can’t compensate for what your children have lost. But through the lens of the Five Love Languages, adoptive mom and counselor Dr. Laurel Shaler wants to help you experience love and support for your family. She highlights specific ways that she loves her children – and how you can too!   Receive a copy of Loving Adopted Children Well and an audio download of "Speaking Your Adopted Child's Love Language" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

“Our marriage was totally dead!” In a dynamic message of marital restoration, Patricia Ashley shares her testimony of a painful five years with her husband, Vernon, and how the Lord worked a miracle in their hearts when they joined hands to pray for a friend. She encourages wives with practical ideas on how to employ biblical principles in their marriages. (Part 2 of 2)   Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Patricia Ashley, Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, and Jay Payleitner    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

“Our marriage was totally dead!” In a dynamic message of marital restoration, Patricia Ashley shares her testimony of a painful five years with her husband, Vernon, and how the Lord worked a miracle in their hearts when they joined hands to pray for a friend. She encourages wives with practical ideas on how to employ biblical principles in their marriages. (Part 1 of 2)   Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Patricia Ashley, Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, and Jay Payleitner    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

Pastor Brady Boyd encourages Christians to speak both truth and grace, creating peace and unity with others despite the divided culture.   Receive a copy of Life-Minded and an audio download of "Creating Peace in a Polarized Culture" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

The average American spends about eleven hours a day on some form of media. But as we’re working on our computers, scrolling through social media, and watching Netflix at night, what are we missing out on in our real-life relationships? Wendy Speake talks about what happened when she went off social media for forty days. She talks about how she got closer to her children and her spouse, found a new intimacy with God, and realized that life is pretty beautiful if you look around and appreciate it.   Receive Wendy Speake's book The 40-Day Social Media Fast plus a free audio download of the program "Logging Off to Focus on Your Real-Life Relationships" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.