Life never turns out with a happily ever after. What do you do with the pain that inevitably rolls through? Dave Wilson, Ron Deal, Kyle Idleman, Lacey Buchanan, and Mary Kassian tell their stories of hurt and disappointment, and their biblical source of hope.

Show Notes and Resources

Lacey Buchanan talks about the birth of her first son, Christian, who was born with severe facial deformities, and blindness.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/through-the-eyes-of-hope/

Life never turns out with a happily ever after. What do you do with the pain that inevitably rolls through? Dave Wilson, Ron Deal, Kyle Idleman, Lacey Buchanan, and Mary Kassian tell their stories of hurt and disappointment, and their biblical source of hope.

Show Notes and Resources

Lacey Buchanan talks about the birth of her first son, Christian, who was born with severe facial deformities, and blindness.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/through-the-eyes-of-hope/

As a former elite athlete, Kim Anthony has lived with the burden of perfectionism. She shares her story, including the revelation of the unearnable love of God, and how it changed her life.

Show Notes and Resources

Subscribe to the Unfavorable Odds™ with Kim Anthony podcast.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/unfavorable-odds/

From tantrums to food and bedtime battles, Courtney Reissig and Maria Goff join moms in the "trenches" of raising toddlers. Paul David Tripp helps us see the bigger spiritual principles at stake in training small children.

Show Notes and Resources

More FamilyLife interviews with Courtney Reissig.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/courtney-reissig/

Marriage was intended to be a lifetime covenant. Be inspired and encouraged in your marriage commitment from guests Gary Thomas, Laura Story, and Voddie Baucham.

Show Notes and Resources

Laura Story https://laurastorymusic.com/

Helpful communication is very important to a good marriage, but how do we avoid communication that is not helpful? Rob and Gina Flood give practical steps for being intentional with our positive words and how to resolve conflict constructively.

Find more from Rob Flood at https://robfloodauthor.home.blog/ and on Facebook and Instagram at @robfloodauthor.

Other people's lives seem to be perfect on the outside. The truth is, no one is perfect. Lisa Anderson makes a challenge to reconsider your assumptions about how others live, and Katie Davis Majors tells her courtship story.

Michelle Hill tosses tricky dating scenarios to Ron Deal who offers insight into whether the single-parent situation in question is a red light, a caution light, or a green light.

Show Notes and Resources

SmartStepfamilies.com.  https://www.smartstepfamilies.com/

Single Parent Dating 101: How to do it successfully and what to avoid. Ron Deal offers a biblical perspective on this minefield of complex relationships and when to tell your kids.

Show Notes and Resources

SmartStepfamilies.com.  https://www.smartstepfamilies.com/

One of the most common points of contention in marriage is the issue of money. Crystal Paine, Tom Nelson, and Ron Deal offer some strategies to help keep money from being a source of conflict.

Show Notes and Resources

Crystal Paine's website MoneySavingMom.com. https://moneysavingmom.com/