5 JUL 2024 · How does childhood trauma echo in our adult lives? When an adult's parents got divorced, it can still impact them decades later— from their relationship with stepparents, to blended family dynamics, and ongoing healing. Jim Ramos, founder of the men's ministry "Men in the Arena," describes his challenging upbringing. Listen in for hope in navigating the complexities of family life and pursuing personal growth, community support, and a steadfast faith. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jim Ramos and catch more of his ideas at https://meninthearena.org/. Find him on social media on https://www.instagram.com/themeninthearena, https://x.com/JimWRamos, and https://www.facebook.com/TheMenintheArena. Listen to the full episode on https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/51-growing-up-in-a-blender-play-the-long-game/. His book, https://donate.familylife.com/july-2024/5-traits-of-a-healthy-family/ We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Discover more https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily/ and listen to more on the https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/. Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

4 JUL 2024 · Jesus invites those with intellectual disability to meet Him in His Word. But churches aren't always as equipped to lay out a feast for them, as they are for those without obvious disabilities. Paul and Jill Miller's journey with their daughter, Kim, led to creating interactive Bible studies for individuals with disabilities. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they hear about the impact disability ministry can have on churches and families. Will they be fed at your church? Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at https://seejesus.net/. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies https://seejesus.net/pages/bethesda. You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop. https://markinc.org/help-and-hope/finding%20joy, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller. His book, https://donate.familylife.com/july-2024/5-traits-of-a-healthy-family/ We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

3 JUL 2024 · What do difficult days, disability, and donkeys have in common? They're all pathways to finding Jesus, according to Jill and Paul Miller. They joined Dave and Ann Wilson on this episode of FamilyLife Today to discuss the ups and downs of their journey -- including the joy and hardship of parenting a child with disabilities and the wonder of living on a farm, which inspired Jill's devotional. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at https://seejesus.net/. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies https://seejesus.net/pages/bethesda. You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop. https://markinc.org/help-and-hope/finding%20joy, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller. His book, https://donate.familylife.com/july-2024/5-traits-of-a-healthy-family/ We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

2 JUL 2024 · So you want to lead? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages series, believes leadership within the family must be servant leadership. How does that play out in marriage and parenting? Building upon the traits discussed in part one of this series [link to episode one], join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for another insightful discussion with author Gary Chapman. Will you choose to lead towards a healthy family? Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at https://5lovelanguages.com/, or on https://www.instagram.com/5lovelanguages/, https://www.facebook.com/5lovelanguages/, https://x.com/drgarychapman?lang=en, or https://www.youtube.com/user/drgarychapman. You can also check out his https://5lovelanguages.com/resources/podcasts/! His book, https://donate.familylife.com/july-2024/5-traits-of-a-healthy-family/ We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/gary-chapman/! Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

1 JUL 2024 · You're hungry for a strong, healthy family. What if there were a tried and true recipe—with 5-key ingredients—to get you there? In this conversation Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, shares the insights and obervations he's gleaned—both from his own four-decade marriage and from years of working with families. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for part one of this conversation and learn how to build the chef's kiss happy-bonded-family you long for! Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at https://5lovelanguages.com/, or on https://www.instagram.com/5lovelanguages/, https://www.facebook.com/5lovelanguages/, https://x.com/drgarychapman?lang=en, or https://www.youtube.com/user/drgarychapman. You can also check out his https://5lovelanguages.com/resources/podcasts/! His book, https://donate.familylife.com/july-2024/5-traits-of-a-healthy-family/ We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/gary-chapman/! Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

28 JUN 2024 · Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at https://everthinehome.com/ and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome. Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/barbara-rainey/! Listen to the new season of https://www.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/ Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

27 JUN 2024 · Ever found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at https://everthinehome.com/ and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome. Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/barbara-rainey/! Listen to the new season of https://www.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/ Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

26 JUN 2024 · Relating to a bitter person can feel exhausting, even defeating. How can you love them without losing your happiness...or sanity? Author Stephen Viars weighs in. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at https://www.faithlafayette.org/ and stay connected at https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/ Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the http://lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/ Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

25 JUN 2024 · Wondering how to forgive--and if it really makes a difference? Author and pastor Stephen Viars explores how forgiveness can turn bitterness on its head. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at https://www.faithlafayette.org/ and stay connected at https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/ Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the http://lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/ Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

24 JUN 2024 · What's it look like to combat bitterness when you're immersed in pain? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at https://www.faithlafayette.org/ and stay connected at https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/ Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the http://lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/ Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/. https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/ Find more content and resources on the https://www.familylife.com/app/! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/