John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif. He is also a conference speaker, president of The Master’s College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. A graduate of Talbot Theological Seminary, John is a prolific author, having written or contributed to nearly 400 books and study guides, including The MacArthur Study Bible and The MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and 15 grandchildren. Learn more about John by visiting the Grace to You Ministry website.
As a full-time comedian, Kenn Kington works hard to see the funny side of life. Whether he’s traveling by plane or by car, situations arise that can produce frustration or laughter, and Kenn tries to choose joy whenever possible.
Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating.
Emily Colson describes the struggles, the joys, and the grace of God she’s experienced in raising her son, Max, who has severe autism. She challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren’t valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families in their communities. (Part 1 of 2)
Julie Hornok discusses the tendencies of someone who has been diagnosed, dealing with grief and feelings of disappointment as a parent, and eventually realizing the hope that is found in Christ’s purpose for you and your child. Julie encourages parents to seek support for both themselves and their children, surrender their plans for their family, and believe that God has given their child a beautiful purpose.
In 2005, Shauna Amick was surprised to learn during her third pregnancy that her child would have Down Syndrome and a life-threatening heart defect. Shauna’s doctors immediately & repeatedly recommended termination, which she refused to do, relying upon pro-life verses she had learned from the Bible. In this episode, Shuana praises God for Sarah’s Down Syndrome because that’s who He made Sarah to be and she brings glory to His name.
