FamilyLife On The Go™

By FamilyLife Podcast Network

Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality Kids & Family Christianity

What's FamilyLife On The Go™ about?

Ever feel like there's never enough time in the day? FamilyLife On The Go is geared for your busy lifestyle. Practical, Biblical help for your marriage and family in bite-sized chunks--perfect for busy moms and dads who have a 5 to 10 minute window while dropping off the kids at school or soccer practice. Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.

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FamilyLife On The Go™ episodes:

01.25.2016
MARRIAGE: Choosing to Feel Alone and Unloved
Shaunti Feldhahn says that a husband’s highest need is to feel respected.
01.21.2016
MARRIAGE: What’s Your Husband’s Greatest Fear?
Shaunti Feldhahn tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine that most men go through life feeling like they have no idea what they are doing…and fear that one day, someone is going to find out!
01.18.2016
MARRIAGE: One Simple Act
Women hold the power to devastate or empower their husband with one simple act.
01.14.2016
MARRIAGE: The Power of Repetition
Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn say women don’t feel permanently loved until the day they sign the marriage papers.
01.11.2016
MARRIAGE: Wired With Insecurity
Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn help husbands understand their wife’s fear of losing their love.
01.07.2016
MARRIAGE: It’s the Small Things
Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn talk about the need for husbands to value consistent small acts of affection.
01.04.2016
PARENTING: Treating Your Children the Way God Treats His Children
Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine ask Dr. Tim Kimmel to give a definition to the term “grace based parenting”.
12.31.2015
PARENTING: Is Grace the Theme of Your Home?
Does your parenting style reflect the same grace that you’ve received from Christ? Dr. Tim Kimmel talks about why an understanding of grace should be important to parents.
12.28.2015
PARENTING: Grace and Consequences
Dr. Tim Kimmel says you can’t have a grace based home without consequences.
12.24.2015
PARENTING: Writing Rules in Stone…and Pencil
As a parent, it can be easy to criminalize your child’s every infraction, but it’s important that we separate sinful behavior from things our children do that might just be quirky and annoying.
12.21.2015
PARENTING: Protection Motivated by Fear
In the interest of protection our children, we tend to give into 3 specific fears.
12.17.2015
PARENTING: Taking a Deeper Look Inside
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.” Dr. Tim Kimmel challenges the listener to apply these words from 1 Samuel to the way that they parent.
12.14.2015
PARENTING: Testing the Modesty Boundaries
How do you apply Grace-Based Parenting when your kids try to push the boundaries in the area of modesty?
12.10.2015
PARENTING: Hardwired by God
Dr. Tim Kimmel explains how God has created each child with a unique schematic.
12.07.2015
PARENTING: Should I Let My Child Get a Tattoo?!!
Dr. Tim Kimmel helps parents apply Grace Based Parenting to passing fads.
12.03.2015
PARENTING: Fragile – Handle With Care
When your child attempts to be vulnerable with you…don’t panic!
11.30.2015
PARENTING: What’s Your Beef Night
Dr. Tim Kimmel talks about the value in making space for your children to be candid.
11.26.2015
PARENTING: Handling Failure
Dr. Tim Kimmel discusses the difference between giving your children the freedom to make mistakes and giving your children license to do whatever they want.
11.23.2015
MARRIAGE: Choosing to STAY married
Have you ever wondered why we even have marital commitments and covenants? Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine that every couple, no matter how strong, is going to encounter times when they’ll have...
11.19.2015
MARRIAGE: Big Tests for Young Husbands
Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage talks about an experience he went through early in his marriage, which he now calls ‘one of the biggest tests a young husband can face’.
11.16.2015
MARRIAGE: Describing the 'Spiritual' Man
How would You describe a man who is ‘spiritual’? Does he pray for hours a day? Does he fast once a week? Does ‘spiritual’ only applies to men who are pastors and priests? Sacred Marriage author Gary Thomas might...
11.12.2015
MARRIAGE: The Core of Great Marriages
Respecting gender differences in marriage can often be tougher than you ever imagined. FamilyLife Today hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine talked recently with author Gary Thomas about how respect is at the core of great marriages. Here’s Dennis Rainey...
11.09.2015
MARRIAGE: Active or Passive
Is your respect for your spouse active or passive? Sacred Marriage author Gary Thomas talks in this podcast about the danger of apathy in a marriage relationship.
11.05.2015
MARRIAGE: From Admiration to Annoyance
Author Gary Thomas talks about how over-familiarity in marriage can work against respect.
11.02.2015
MARRIAGE: The Sin of Contempt
Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage talks with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about the differences between respect and contempt.
10.29.2015
MARRIAGE: The Sanctification Machine
Have you ever heard marriage called a “sanctification machine”? Gary Thomas, author of the book Sacred Marriage says there’s a character transforming quality that should be embraced in the difficult moments in marriage.
10.26.2015
MARRIAGE: Five Little Words
Author Gary Thomas tells the story of a woman named Marty who was in a troubled marriage and the result that came from hearing five little words from her husband.
10.22.2015
MARRIAGE: Proving You're Loveable
Author Gary Thomas tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about a woman who embraced faithfulness when discovering her husband's infidelity, and the result which she hadn’t quite expected…
10.19.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #1 - Never Commit to a Man on What He Could Be
Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, talks to the female listener about avoiding treating men in relationships as reformation projects.
10.15.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #2 - Never Have Sex Before Marriage
If there’s one thing that dis-empowers a man and causes him to lay down his sword of nobility, it’s when a woman lays down her virginity.
10.12.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #3 - Never Submit to Anything Immoral or Illegal
Wives sometimes overly trust husbands who are living recklessly. Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, addresses the difference between submission and abuse.
10.08.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #4 – Never Stay Silent About Abuse
Many women find themselves in an abusive relationship…gradually. Dr. Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, talks about the value in abused women finding and confiding in a trusted advisor.
10.05.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #5 and #6 – Jeerleading and Cheerleading
For many wives, it’s easy to get focused on what’s wrong in a healthy relationship. Dr. Robert Lewis says that Instead of nagging, women should never stop cheering for their man.
10.01.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #7 – Never Embarrass Your Man in Public
Proverbs 12 says “To embarrass a man is rottenness to his bones.” Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, says nothing hurts a man more than to feel exposed by the person who is supposed to be his teammate for...
09.28.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #8 – Never Treat Sex in your Marriage Casually
Robert Lewis discusses the life-giving power sex can have for a man in a marriage relationship.
09.24.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #9 – Never Assume Your Husband’s Job is Not Your Business
Men see their jobs in terms of their identity. Robert Lewis, author of The New Eve, talks about why a wife s should show interest in her husband’s vocation.
09.21.2015
WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #10 – Never Fall in Love With Your Kids More Than You Do Him
Robert Lewis warns wives about the danger of getting so involved with family that they lose sight of the adventure with their husband.
09.17.2015
PARENTING: Behavior Reflects the Heart
Author Ted Tripp talks with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about the dangers of trying to change a child’s behavior without recognizing the condition of their heart.
09.14.2015
PARENTING: 18 Years of Heart Surgery
It’s easy to lose sight of what the Bible has called us to do as parents…to raise kids obedient to Jesus Christ.
09.10.2015
PARENTING: Shaping Influences
Author Ted Tripp discusses how the family structure shapes a child’s heart.
09.07.2015
PARENTING: Robot Children
One of the most common parenting misconceptions is that if we do the proper formula then our children will turn out right.
09.03.2015
PARENTING: Parenting Eye to Eye
Ted Tripp says one of the things that confuses a child’s response to authority is getting mixed messages from mom and dad on who’s really in charge.
08.31.2015
PARENTING: Overcoming a History of Regret
Dennis Rainey offers some words of encouragement to parents experiencing years of regret.
08.27.2015
PARENTING: The Treehouse
Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book "Boys Should Be Boys", says that parents of boys just might be missing an important connection between character development and playtime fantasy.
08.24.2015
PARENTING: Boys and ADHD
Dr. Meg Meeker talks about some of the questions to ask your doctor if you think your son may have ADHD.
08.20.2015
PARENTING: Bonding Through Activity
Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book "Boys Should Be Boys", talks about the importance of dads having adventures with their sons.
08.17.2015
PARENTING: Mimicking Masculinity
No one would argue that raising boys as a single mom isn’t tough stuff. Dr. Meg Meeker says that when your 10 or 11 year old son begins to push you away, and dad’s not in the picture…there’s still something...
08.13.2015
PARENTING: Every Part of Your Life But…
Meekness is not typically a word that comes to mind when thinking of character traits we hope to instill in our sons. But, Dr. Meg Meeker gives Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine an inspiring definition of "meekness" that we should...
08.10.2015
PARENTING: Teaching Boys About Virtues
How many adult men do you know that are out of control? Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book "Boys Should Be Boys", tells Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine that most times these men didn’t have a dad or male...
08.06.2015
PARENTING: Respecting Your Son’s Masculinity
Moms…don’t take it personal. This is the advice Dr. Meg Meeker gave recently when talking on FamilyLife Today about the tearing away from mom that tends to take place when a boy begins to enter manhood.

What's FamilyLife On The Go™ about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

FamilyLife On The Go™ episodes:

MARRIAGE: Choosing to Feel Alone and Unloved

MARRIAGE: What’s Your Husband’s Greatest Fear?

MARRIAGE: One Simple Act

MARRIAGE: The Power of Repetition

MARRIAGE: Wired With Insecurity

MARRIAGE: It’s the Small Things

PARENTING: Treating Your Children the Way God Treats His Children

PARENTING: Is Grace the Theme of Your Home?

PARENTING: Grace and Consequences

PARENTING: Writing Rules in Stone…and Pencil

PARENTING: Protection Motivated by Fear

PARENTING: Taking a Deeper Look Inside

PARENTING: Testing the Modesty Boundaries

PARENTING: Hardwired by God

PARENTING: Should I Let My Child Get a Tattoo?!!

PARENTING: Fragile – Handle With Care

PARENTING: What’s Your Beef Night

PARENTING: Handling Failure

MARRIAGE: Choosing to STAY married

MARRIAGE: Big Tests for Young Husbands

MARRIAGE: Describing the 'Spiritual' Man

MARRIAGE: The Core of Great Marriages

MARRIAGE: Active or Passive

MARRIAGE: From Admiration to Annoyance

MARRIAGE: The Sin of Contempt

MARRIAGE: The Sanctification Machine

MARRIAGE: Five Little Words

MARRIAGE: Proving You're Loveable

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #1 - Never Commit to a Man on What He Could Be

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #2 - Never Have Sex Before Marriage

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #3 - Never Submit to Anything Immoral or Illegal

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #4 – Never Stay Silent About Abuse

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #5 and #6 – Jeerleading and Cheerleading

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #7 – Never Embarrass Your Man in Public

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #8 – Never Treat Sex in your Marriage Casually

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #9 – Never Assume Your Husband’s Job is Not Your Business

WOMEN: ‘No-No’ #10 – Never Fall in Love With Your Kids More Than You Do Him

PARENTING: Behavior Reflects the Heart

PARENTING: 18 Years of Heart Surgery

PARENTING: Shaping Influences

PARENTING: Robot Children

PARENTING: Parenting Eye to Eye

PARENTING: Overcoming a History of Regret

PARENTING: The Treehouse

PARENTING: Boys and ADHD

PARENTING: Bonding Through Activity

PARENTING: Mimicking Masculinity

PARENTING: Every Part of Your Life But…

PARENTING: Teaching Boys About Virtues

PARENTING: Respecting Your Son’s Masculinity