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.
In our quest for successful kids, is there a chance we get things ¦wrong? Author Dean Inserra challenges the vision we hand our kids of God-as-Life-Coach.
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.
A father's legacy leaves a lasting impression on his children. H.B. Charles talks about his father's enduring legacy. Hear Jim Daly, Sally-Lloyd Jones, and Rick Rigsby give tributes to their fathers.
Pastor Josh Mulvihill and his wife, Jen, remind grandparents that they can be a powerful force for good in their grandchildren's lives, but only if they spend time with them.
Studies show that grandparents are the second most important influence in a child's life, according to Josh Mulvihill and his wife, Jen. Not only can they be a great support to weary parents, but their goal is to see their faith passed on to successive generations.
Hear what Dennis and Barbara Rainey have learned over 40 years in ministry. They share valuable lessons learned sometimes through success but more often through failure.
Susan Yates and her husband wanted a way they could invest in their grandchildren and strengthen the relationships between cousins. With that, Cousin's Camp was born. Yates talks about how preparing ahead and being intentional help to make camp days a success.
Susan Yates and her husband have been hosting their grandchildren at Cousin's Camp each summer for over a decade. They say, the memories they've made have been worth the effort. Susan offers some simple, practical tips for hosting your own family camp.
Phil Vischer, VeggieTales creator and author of the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids, talks to Dave and Ann Wilson about what parents should do, and stop doing, when discipling their children.
VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer relays how the concept of VeggieTales first began and talks about his latest project, the "Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids," a book he hopes will take kids deeper into their faith.
Larry and Gladine McCall talk about the special calling of grandparents. While grandparents can certainly bring the fun factor into grandchildren's lives, a grandparent's role is so much more.
Grandparents Larry and Gladine McCall talk about the joy of grandparenting with intentionality. They share how they point their grandchildren towards the Lord, and at the same time respect their adult children.
Jen Wilkin says, as we raise our kids, the words we train them to use in our home can help them to share the gospel as kids and later as adults. She shares steps parents can use to train their children.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey reflect on more than 25 years of ministry through FamilyLife Today. Listeners chime in on how they've been blessed by both the Raineys and the radio program.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey reflect on more than 25 years of ministry through FamilyLife Today. Three of the Raineys' children, Samuel, Rebecca, and Laura, call in to pay tribute to their parents.
Jaquelle Crowe and her father, Sean Crowe, talk about connecting as a family. Jacquelle talks about how her parents were quick to confess when they made mistakes.
Jaquelle Crowe talks about the relationship teens need to have with their parents. Crowe reminds teens that their parents are doing the best they can, and that they are only human.
Jaquelle Crowe explains how her parents modeled the gospel as she grew up. Crowe coaches parents on how to make the Christian life attractive to their kids.
Hear some reviews of FamilyLife's first full-length feature film, "Like Arrows," from noted film and radio professionals.
Parenting is a messy, complex arena. Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick share their experience about making the movie "Like Arrows."
Dennis Rainey interviews Bob Lepine about the making of FamilyLife's feature film, "Like Arrows." Bob describes several themes, storylines, and scenes from the film.
Crawford Loritts deconstructs the passage of Scripture where King David charges his son Solomon to remember the most important things.
Crawford Loritts tells stories about his father's unyielding commitment to integrity, which he learned from his father, who learned it from his father.
Don Whitney coaches moms and dads on the lost art of family worship. Whitney reminds parents that they don't have to prepare a devotional in order to worship.
Don and Sally Meredith reveal what it was that led them to Little Rock to start a family ministry for couples, and explain how they were instrumental in bringing Dennis and Barbara together.
Don and Sally Meredith, cofounders of FamilyLife, join their good friends Dennis and Barbara Rainey to reminisce about the good ol' days.
Raising children in the limelight is diifficult. For Dennis and Barbara Rainey, the remedy was to live humbly and openly, and don't pressure your kids to be anything other than who they are.
Hear from the people who directly influenced Dennis Rainey, and consequently the entire ministry of FamilyLife: Josh McDowell, Howard Hendricks, Chuck Colson, and Bill Bright.
Dad, you are more important than you will ever know. Our guests, Brad Wilcox, Steve Farrar, Donald Miller, and Robert Lewis share their insight into the vital role dads play in the lives of their children.
Installed at age 17 to pastor his father's church after his sudden passing, Pastor H.B. Charles tells about his father's profound influence that continues to inspire him today.
Dennis Rainey shares the value of dad as a minister and model. A wise shepherd leads his sheep at a pace at which they can thrive at and prosper. Part of that equation is being a godly model for his family, too.
When a man becomes a dad he does not fully grasp both the immense challenge and rewards. Dennis Rainey shares how a dad must win as a manager of his family.
Terence Chatmon excelled at drafting business plans. But Chatmon wanted to develop a plan to help his family come to love and serve Christ. Find out how Chatmon introduced this plan to his family.
When Terence Chatmon's wife, Wanda, brought up her concern that their children weren't prepared to defend their faith after high school, Terence created a radical plan to help his family grow in the faith.
Hettie Brittz, Larry Fowler, Lisa Anderson, Jeff Schulte, and Barbara Rainey, each share tributes they've written to their moms.
Even parents who do everything right to bring their kids to faith have no guarantee it will "stick." Dennis Rainey, Ken Hemphill, Jessica Thompson, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Don Whitney share wisdom learned from experience.
How do you teach the gospel to a 3-year-old? Bedtime is a great time for Theology 101! Hear more from guests Voddie Baucham, Bruce Ware, Sally Lloyd-Jones, and Jim Elliff.
Brian Housman, Paul David Tripp, and Emily Colson give biblical perspective on parenting your child's heart, to help see past the bad behavior.
Your child is a good child, right? Paul David Tripp says, "not so fast." Parents often make the mistake of expecting Christian character to be built in at birth.
Best-selling author Paul David Tripp understands parents' desire to get their kids to behave. Tripp encourages parents to see themselves as God's ambassadors.
Paul David Tripp talks honestly about parenting children with the love, wisdom, and mercy only God can provide. Tripp reminds parents the law has no power to change the heart. Only grace can do that.
Joshua Straub reminds parents that, just as God loves us with grace and truth, so we must lead with grace when our kids are acting out.
Joshua Straub tells parents that allowing our kids to explore leads them to self-confidence, but it must be balanced with protection.
Joshua Straub recalls the day when he learned of his parents' separation, and tells how he learned to break those negative patterns in his own family.
Matt Hammitt's career was taking off as lead singer for the band Sanctus Real. But after multiple awards and accolades, he had to make a decision. Do I lead a band? Or do I lead my family?
Are you helping your children have a kingdom mindset? Ken Hemphill points out the characteristics that set some parents apart as teachers of godliness.
Ken Hemphill talks about raising children who are spiritually grounded. Find out what the real key is to raising godly children.
