Faith – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:08:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Faith – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Explosive Anger: My Journey – Dave Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/explosive-anger-my-journey-dave-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/explosive-anger-my-journey-dave-wilson/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:04:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/explosive-anger-my-journey-dave-wilson/ Does explosive anger—your own or your spouse’s—have you concerned? FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson can relate. On today's episode, they discuss Dave’s unresolved childhood trauma and other issues, which burst into uncontrollable rage and left his family reeling. Dave shares his slow path out of chronic anger, into healing—and how eventually, he found the ability to forgive and be forgiven.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/explosive-anger-my-journey-dave-wilson/feed/ 0 318958 How the Women in the Bible Point to Jesus | Nana Dolce https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-women-in-the-bible-point-to-jesus-nana-dolce/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-women-in-the-bible-point-to-jesus-nana-dolce/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:01:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-the-women-in-the-bible-point-to-jesus-nana-dolce/ Ever wonder about the women in the Bible? From Eve to Mary, their stories aren't just background noise—they're central to God's plan. Nana Dolce, author of The Seed of the Woman, joins Dave and Ann Wilson, hosts of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, to reveal how the faith and lives of these incredible women point directly to Jesus.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-women-in-the-bible-point-to-jesus-nana-dolce/feed/ 0 318742 How Should the Church Respond to Hurting People? https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-should-the-church-respond-to-hurting-people/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-should-the-church-respond-to-hurting-people/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-should-the-church-respond-to-hurting-people/ Struggling to be the same person at home as you are at church? Join Dave and Ann Wilson, hosts of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, as they unpack Tim Challies' "You Are Who You Are at Home," diving into authentic faith in parenting and marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-should-the-church-respond-to-hurting-people/feed/ 0 318614 Grad Speech Wisdom | Brant Hansen https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:56:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/ In this eye-opening episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, guest Brant Hansen gives a "graduation speech" unlike any other. He uses an AI-generated speech to expose how chasing worldly freedom can lead to loneliness and exhaustion.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/feed/ 0 318352 How Shame Tormented My Life | Heather Holleman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:54:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/ The FamilyLife Today Podcast hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, welcome author Heather Holleman to discuss how to overcome shame, find your identity in Christ, and live a life of purpose. Heather shares powerful insights from her books, including Seated with Christ, and provides practical tools like journaling and simple communication tips to help both kids and adults find freedom from shame and jealousy.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/feed/ 0 318188 How the Gospel Transforms Your Marriage and Overcomes Fear | Brant Hansen https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:46:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/ In this episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, Christian radio host Brant Hansen redefines the gospel as a transformative way of life that frees you from fear, anxiety, and shame.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/feed/ 0 317840 Is Social Media Killing Your Faith? The 40-Day Challenge to Reconnect to God – Wendy Speake https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/is-social-media-killing-your-faith-the-40-day-challenge-to-reconnect-to-god-wendy-speake/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/is-social-media-killing-your-faith-the-40-day-challenge-to-reconnect-to-god-wendy-speake/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:42:16 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/is-social-media-killing-your-faith-the-40-day-challenge-to-reconnect-to-god-wendy-speake/ Are digital distractions pulling you away from what truly matters? Join us as we dive deep into a transformative 40-day social media fast with guest Wendy Speake, author of "The 40 Day Social Media Fast" and "The 40 Day Sugar Fast." Wendy and our hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, discover how intentionally disconnecting from your devices can deepen your spiritual connection with God.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/is-social-media-killing-your-faith-the-40-day-challenge-to-reconnect-to-god-wendy-speake/feed/ 0 317603 How to Reconcile a Good God with a Hard Life – Mark Vroegop https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-reconcile-a-good-god-with-a-hard-life-mark-vroegop/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-reconcile-a-good-god-with-a-hard-life-mark-vroegop/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:31:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-reconcile-a-good-god-with-a-hard-life-mark-vroegop/ Are you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-reconcile-a-good-god-with-a-hard-life-mark-vroegop/feed/ 0 317372 Do Christians REALLY Need To Change The World? | Kevin DeYoung https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-redefining-christianity-leads-to-embracing-ordinary-faith-kevin-deyoung/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-redefining-christianity-leads-to-embracing-ordinary-faith-kevin-deyoung/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:24:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-redefining-christianity-leads-to-embracing-ordinary-faith-kevin-deyoung/ Join Kevin DeYoung, author of 'Impossible Christianity,' for insights on navigating guilt, pursuing devotion, and running the Christian race.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-redefining-christianity-leads-to-embracing-ordinary-faith-kevin-deyoung/feed/ 0 317190 Prayer Didn’t Fix My Depression—At Least Not at First | Mark Vroegop & Christine Chappell https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-process-grief-and-depression-with-hope-in-god-mark-vroegop-christine-chappell/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-process-grief-and-depression-with-hope-in-god-mark-vroegop-christine-chappell/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:20:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-process-grief-and-depression-with-hope-in-god-mark-vroegop-christine-chappell/ Are you wrestling with grief, depression, or anxiety? Pastor and author Mark Vroegop and biblical counselor Christine Chappell to explore the biblical practice of lament. ]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-process-grief-and-depression-with-hope-in-god-mark-vroegop-christine-chappell/feed/ 0 317045 168: Learning from Stepfamilies of the Bible https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/168-learning-from-stepfamilies-of-the-bible/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/168-learning-from-stepfamilies-of-the-bible/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:51:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/168-learning-from-stepfamilies-of-the-bible/ Guidance for blending families can be found in stories from scripture. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge about her latest book, Stepfamilies of the Bible, and how God's heroes from stepfamilies of biblical times provide tools for today's families.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/168-learning-from-stepfamilies-of-the-bible/feed/ 0 316784 Why Waiting is ESSENTIAL for Your Faith and Marriage | Mark Vroegop https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:54:14 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/ Are you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/feed/ 0 315938 Why Do We NEED Friends?| Rechab & Brittany Gray, Ike & Arianysis Todd, Demetrius Hicks https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-do-we-need-friends-rechab-brittany-gray-ike-arianysis-todd-demetrius-hicks/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-do-we-need-friends-rechab-brittany-gray-ike-arianysis-todd-demetrius-hicks/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:50:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-do-we-need-friends-rechab-brittany-gray-ike-arianysis-todd-demetrius-hicks/ Making friends as an adult and building authentic Christian community thrives on humility, honesty, and honor, fostering deep bonds through vulnerability and faith, as shared by New Creation Fellowship leaders.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-do-we-need-friends-rechab-brittany-gray-ike-arianysis-todd-demetrius-hicks/feed/ 0 315845 The Road to Kaeluma – Landon Hawley & Perry Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-road-to-kaeluma-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-road-to-kaeluma-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:39:22 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-road-to-kaeluma-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/ Introducing our newest family devotional! "The Road to Kaeluma" audio drama reimagines the Prodigal Son, sparking family talks on grace, approval, and faith.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-road-to-kaeluma-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/feed/ 0 315248 Your Next Family Devotional – Landon Hawley & Perry Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/your-next-family-devotional-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/your-next-family-devotional-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:38:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/your-next-family-devotional-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/ Need a new family devotional this summer? A new audio drama, "The Road to Kaeluma," reimagines the Prodigal Son in a fantasy world, sparking family discussions on faith, grace, and love.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/your-next-family-devotional-landon-hawley-perry-wilson/feed/ 0 315202 How to Avoid Being an Unavailable Father https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/how-to-avoid-being-an-unavailable-father/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/how-to-avoid-being-an-unavailable-father/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 11:55:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=314386 Being an involved, present father is essential for kids’ well-being and development. Get tips for deeper connections.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/how-to-avoid-being-an-unavailable-father/feed/ 0 314386 Five Mere Christians – Jordan Raynor https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/five-mere-christians-jordan-raynor/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/five-mere-christians-jordan-raynor/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 07:20:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/five-mere-christians-jordan-raynor/ Jordan Raynor introduces us to five mere Christians who impact the world through faith-driven action, blending justice, love, and trust in God.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/five-mere-christians-jordan-raynor/feed/ 0 314453 Eve: The Mother of All Mothers https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/essentials-faith/church-involvement/eve-the-mother-of-all-mothers/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/essentials-faith/church-involvement/eve-the-mother-of-all-mothers/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 15:24:51 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=314391 I try to imagine what it would be like to be created as a fully grown woman with no instructions about how to be a woman or how to behave.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/essentials-faith/church-involvement/eve-the-mother-of-all-mothers/feed/ 0 314391