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FamilyLife This Week®

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Host Michelle Hill, along with expert guests, provide a weekly dose of engaging and practical encouragement for marriages, families and other valuable relationships on FamilyLife This Week. New episodes every weekend.

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NEW PODCAST: Real Life Loading…

September 14, 2022 16:04 - 10.3 MB

Michelle Hill interviews Shelby Abbott, the host of our new podcast for 18 to 28 year-olds called Real Life Loading... Learn more and subscribe here: https://www.familylife.com/podcast/real-life-loading/

Launching Your Kids Well

September 03, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

What does it take to launch your kids well? Dennis Rainey, Alex Chediak, and Michelle Hill cover the value of independence, friendship, time management, faith, good friends, and ramen noodles.

Making the Mundane Matter in Marriage

August 27, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Gary Thomas, Paul David Tripp, Jonathan Pitts, Dave and Ann Wilson, and Bob Lepine talk about how to face mundane irritants in marriage with transcendent grace.

Complete in Your Singleness

August 20, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

If you're single, that doesn't mean you're incomplete. You can be whole in Christ. Clarence Shuler coaches singles to speak up and let your needs be known for the benefit of your local church.

Suffering in Silence

August 13, 2022 07:02

There are few things that make humans feel more alone than experiencing loss. Ron Deal and Michelle Hill talk about the grieving process and how to care for yourself and others you know who may be grieving. We'll also hear from Matthew Arbo and Abigail Dodds.

Leslie Layland Fields: The Journey of Forgiveness

August 06, 2022 07:03

What is forgiveness? Join us on the journey of biblical forgiveness with Leslie Leyland Fields, Voddie Baucham, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.

Clearing Our Conscience

July 30, 2022 07:02

Discover the incredible value of living in the freedom of a clear conscience with God and others. Our guests, Erwin Lutzer, Eric Mason, Chris and Cindy Beall, and Paul David Tripp offer biblical insight and heartfelt transparency.

Charmaine Porter: Addressing Discontent for Singles

July 23, 2022 07:02

Charmaine Porter shares candidly with Michelle Hill how she has processed her own discontent with being single, and how the church has--or has not--been helpful in her struggle.

Stephanie Green: Miscarriage Pain, Gospel Hope

July 16, 2022 07:02

For anyone who has experienced the pain of a miscarriage, the grief can make you feel all alone. Stephanie Green talks to Michelle Hill about her experience with miscarriage while helping listeners in this situation learn to process this unique grief.

Resolving Conflict in Relationships

July 09, 2022 07:02

A significant chunk of "the book of love," a.k.a. Song of Solomon, talks about conflict. Matt Chandler, Tiffany Lee, Chip Ingram, and Tim Muehlhoff address the dynamics involved in conflict, and coach us toward resolution and closer relationships in the aftermath.

Tech-wise Parents: Setting Boundaries

July 02, 2022 07:02

As parents do you have clear direction how to help your kids manage their technology usage? David Eaton and Melanie Mudge talk about the landscape of teens and technology. Brian Goins and Wynter and Jonathan Pitts share how they've helped their kids self-regulate.

Intentional Summers

June 25, 2022 07:02

Summertime feels like freedom to kids getting out of school. But a working mom's perspective is a bit different. Tracy Lane describes how she plans to make meaningful memories with her children this summer.

Tech-Wise Parents: Are You Addicted?

June 18, 2022 07:03

In this digital world, how can parents train their children in wise tech usage if they are addicted to their phones themselves? Arlene Pellicane teaches some wise tech-management habits that parents can adopt and then pass along to their children.

One Adoption Journey

June 11, 2022 07:02

Author Tricia Goyer tells the story of her family adopting Alyssa and how that first adoption spring-boarded their family into foster care and adopting more children.

What Is a Legacy?

June 04, 2022 07:03

What will be left in your wake when you are gone? Louis Upkins, Crawford Loritts, and Bryan Loritts talk about different kinds of legacies, and challenge us to make sure to leave a legacy that's godly.

Comparison vs. Investing in Marriage

May 28, 2022 07:02 - 25.6 MB

When we look for the positive or the negative in our spouse, we see what we want to see. Jeff and Stacy Kemp coach husbands and wives on how to address the causes and cures for marital discontentment.

Untold Stories of Heroism

May 21, 2022 07:02

This Memorial Day Weekend hear stories of lesser known, but no less valiant soldiers--and families of soldiers--who sacrificed for our freedom.

Contentment or Comparison

May 14, 2022 07:02

Kay Wills Wyma, Gary Thomas and Priscilla Shirer help us remember to be content with the life we have and avoid the temptation to compare ourselves with others.

Just Plain Fun

May 07, 2022 07:03

Families experience a closer connection when they laugh together. Keeping things light with Ted Cunningham, Dave Stone, and mother-son duo, Nelda and Tim Hawkins.

Ben Stuart: Parenting Bootcamp, Dating 101

April 30, 2022 07:02

Ben Stuart gives some guidelines for parents to consider as they prepare their kids for the dating years.

Shannon Simmons: Working Moms and Their Guilt

April 23, 2022 07:02

As a pastor's wife with five kids and a job outside the home, Shannon Simmons knows how difficult it is to be a working mom. She describes her daily routine, and gives biblical perspective on the challenges working moms face.

Explaining Easter and Lent to Kids

April 16, 2022 07:03 - 30 seconds - 471 KB

Easter and Lent should be a big deal for believers and their families. How does one communicate the sober reality of Good Friday leading to the celebration of Easter and Lent Sunday with children? Sally Lloyd-Jones and Phil Vischer give examples of how and why to tell the whole Easter and Lent story to your children.

Catherine Parks: Making and Keeping Friends

April 09, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

It's easy to make friends in Kindergarten. It gets harder to maintain friendships once we're out of school and in the "real world" but those key relationships are no less vital. Catherine Parks shares some tips for how to find, make, and keep quality friendships.

Sharing Easter with Your Kids

April 02, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

It is important to communicate the truth of the gospel to your kids--and the sooner, the better. Michelle Hill interacts with a number of kids about the story of Holy Week and Easter. Bob Lepine defines the gospel in a way that is easy to share with neighbors.

Love for a Lifetime

March 19, 2022 07:02 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Marriage was intended to be a lifetime covenant. Be inspired and encouraged in your marriage commitment from guests Gary Thomas, Laura Story, and Voddie Baucham.

Laughter is Good for the Soul

March 12, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Laughter is good medicine, healing to the soul. Whether it pops up suddenly from someone's slip of the tongue, or it's pursued carefully and crafted as a career and life mission. Our guests, Michael Jr., Tim Hawkins, and Kristin Exton, explain how laughter is therapeutic, even on a spiritual level.

Busting the Myths of Singleness

March 05, 2022 07:03 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Whether you're single or married, you likely subscribe to some popular myths about singleness. Matt Perman tackles these myths and mixed messages with practical suggestions.

What the Bible Says About Singleness

February 26, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

There are many erroneous ideas about singleness floating around amidst both religious and secular cultures. Christopher Yuan tackles these ideas head-on with truth straight from the Bible.

The Benefits of Resolving Conflict

February 19, 2022 07:05 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

All healthy relationships experience conflict. Marriages and friendships all have to navigate personal differences. Ann Wilson explains how to know whether to overlook a conflict or to address it.

True Love

February 12, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Sam Allberry reminds us to not make an idol of romantic love. Francis and Lisa Chan encourage us to look at married love in light of eternity.

Lonely on Valentine’s Day

February 05, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Even if Valentine's Day is all about love, that doesn't mean everyone loves Valentine's Day. There are many people, single AND married, who feel isolated and alone on this holiday. Director of FamilyLife Blended on FamilyLife this Week and licensed counselor Ron Deal talks about healthy ways of coping with loneliness.

Don’t Take Them for Granted

January 29, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

If you take your spouse for granted, much hurt and relational brokenness will ensue. If you take God for granted, you open a door for sin to consume your life. Doyle Roth and Judy Starr tell their stories and their hard-learned lessons.

Being Single and Dating

January 22, 2022 07:02 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Hanna Seymour and Jaqueline Anderson Meza tell their stories of courtship and dating their husbands. Deepak Reju has some advice for singles who are lonely and dateless on a Friday night. Shaunti Feldhahn gives her perspective on the singles' landscape based on her research.

The Sanctity of Human Life

January 15, 2022 07:02 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Culturally, when we talk about the sanctity of human life, we tend to focus on the plight of the unborn. But life itself extends to our last dying breath. Gary Thomas, Jim Stroud, and Jim Garlow tell stories of caring for souls at the end of their lives.

Family Worship: How to Make It Happen

January 08, 2022 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

If the only time your kids see you worshipping God is at church on Sunday morning, then your kids are missing out on a rich experience that could bond your family on a soul-to-soul level. Don Whitney and Lauren Chandler talk about worshiping together with their families.

The Common Rule

January 08, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Are spiritual disciplines really helpful, or just busy work? Justin Earley, author of "The Common Rule," says we all have habits we do without thinking. What would happen if we built habits into our lives that aligned our hearts with our Creator?

Remembering The Best

January 01, 2022 07:03 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

As we approach a new year, it is appropriate to reflect and remember the good things from the year that is drawing to a close. Hear again, excerpts from some of the most meaningful interviews that aired in 2018.

Christmas Fact and Fiction

December 25, 2021 07:02 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Does your knowledge of the Christmas story come from traditional Christmas songs or Scripture? Paul Maier gives us the historical background for the Christmas story, dispelling some popular myths perpetuated by artistic license. We'll also hear some Christmas hymns, and the biblical account from the Gospel of Luke. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Download FamilyLife's new app! Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast...

Stepfamilies and Christmas

December 11, 2021 07:03 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

It's the most wonderful time of the year!" But if you're in a stepfamily, the holidays can get complicated pretty fast. Ron Deal offers some perspective, and gives counsel for how to navigate Christmas in a stepfamily.

The Meaning of Happy

December 04, 2021 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

What does it take to be happily married? Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn shares encouraging data about what makes the best marriages thrive. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Download FamilyLife's new app! Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.

After Baby

November 27, 2021 07:02 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Thanksgiving and Entitlement

November 20, 2021 07:02 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

A Baby’s Birth Story

November 13, 2021 07:02 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Courtney Reissig tells the harrowing story of the birth of her fourth child, Ben. Some problems cropped up late in the pregnancy that threatened both of their lives and left some emotional scarring in its wake. Show Notes and Resources Nancy Guthrie and Jerry Sittser share about the loss of a child.

Happily Ever After: Debunking the Myths

November 06, 2021 18:26 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Hollywood and fairy tales tell us that marriage means "Happily Ever After." But as Dennis and Barbara Rainey, and Jim and Carol Shores explain, there's much more to marriage than a catchy tagline. Show Notes and Resources Download FamilyLife's new app! https://www.familylife.com/app/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about marriage FamilyLife Today programs with Jim...

Messy Money

October 30, 2021 09:03 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Student loans, medical bills, credit card debt--do any of these trouble your family? Hayley DiMarco and Philip Holmes tell their journey of becoming debt free. Brad Formsma shares some compelling insights that are found when you are out of debt and able to give freely to others. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=130. Download FamilyLife's new app! https://www.familylife.com/app/ Check out all that's ava...

Generation Z Reaching Generation Z

October 23, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Emma Jenkins and Jordan Whitmer are emerging from Generation Z and have a passion for reaching their generation for Christ. Hear what they are doing with and for their peers for the sake of the gospel. Show Notes and Resources More about How To Life movement http://howtolifemovement.com/ Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=130. Download FamilyLife's new app! https://www.familylife.com/app/ Check out all that's available on th...

What Sabbath Is About

October 16, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

The Sabbath day is Sunday for many Christians, but for others it’s Saturday. In either case, this special day of the week has a specific purpose. Dennis Rainey, John Piper, Melissa Spoelstra, and Hannah Anderson give their perspective on how to best honor the Sabbath and keep it holy.4 Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=130. Download FamilyLife's new app! https://www.familylife.com/app/ Check out all t...

A Hard Calling

October 09, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Back to School Busyness

October 02, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Fern Nichols and Dennis and Barbara Rainey help parents evaluate their kids' level of busyness and consider the priority of family time. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Mom's in Prayer here: https://momsinprayer.org/ Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=130. Download FamilyLife's new app! https://www.familylife.com/app/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/famil...

Hard to Love

September 25, 2021 06:02 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Sometimes we have someone in our lives who is difficult to love. It might be a parent, child, sibling, or other family member. Lou Priolo, Bill and Vicki Rose, and Tommy and Teresa Nelson tell about the people in their lives who were difficult to love, and how God helped them extend love anyway. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=130. Download FamilyLife's new app! https://www.familylife.com/app/ Check o...

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