March 26, 2019
Teaching your kids to pray can be a daunting task but it doesn't have to be as scary as you might be thinking. Featuring David Ireland.
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Dr. David D. Ireland is the founder and lead pastor of Christ Church, a multisite and multiracial community in northern New Jersey with a membership of 9,500 people spanning over 70 nationalities. He is a former diversity consultant to the NBA and author of numerous books, including One in Christ: Bridging racial and cultural divides. To learn more about Dr. Ireland, visit his website davidireland.org.
It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
If a young adult child is struggling, it’s easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it’s good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.
It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
Hollywood has distorted the meaning of sex. It’s crucial to teach your kids God’s design for sexuality. John and Danny highlight important talking points for parents. Featuring guest Jessie Minassian.
The #1 thing your child needs is YOU. Plus, John and Danny discuss the importance of relying on God in parenting.
Author and speaker Carol Barnier describes her prodigal journey of slipping away from God as a young woman – only to return 13 years later – and offers parents practical advice for engaging their prodigal children. (Part 1 of 2)
Many women feel anxious and overwhelmed as they juggle the demands of motherhood. John and Danny encourage moms who are exhausted from worrying about their children.
When life is busy, it’s vitally important to remind yourself of God’s goodness. But doing so isn’t always easy in the midst of parenting. John and Danny discuss people who’ve inspired them to trust God amidst the big task of raising kids. Featuring Tricia Goyer.
