Matt and Glenna Bevin had a heart for adoption. But with five biological children in the home, the State of Kentucky said "no can do" on a sixth child. On today's program we'll hear how their passionate quest to adopt their daughter eventually landed them in the governor's mansion of Kentucky. Governor Matt Bevin and First Lady Glenna Bevin are our guests.

Show Notes and Resources

Watch a session from the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in 2019. (fast-forward to 25 min. for the 27 min. section with the Bevins) https://www.facebook.com/ChristianAllianceforOrphans/videos/2620722571288959/

Marvin and Linda Rooks had a great marriage, until they didn't. As pressures mounted and responsibilities grew, they found themselves emotionally distant and Marvin eventually moved out. The Rookses talk honestly about their three-year separation and fondly remember the circumstances that finally brought them together again.

Show Notes and Resources

Download the Stronger Forever ebook and enter for a chance to go on the FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It® cruise.  https://www.familylife.com/stronger

Marvin and Linda Rooks appeared to have it all. He was an aspiring attorney dedicated to his practice, and she a devoted wife and mother, albeit lonely. Their marriage was adrift on a slow boat to isolation. The Rookses talk about the Easter Sunday that changed everything for them, and the marital separation that had each of them seeking answers.

Show Notes and Resources

Download the Stronger Forever ebook and enter for a chance to go on the FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It® cruise.  https://www.familylife.com/stronger

Marvin and Linda Rooks are living proof that it is possible to reconcile and build a marriage that is even better than before. The Rooks' first six years of marriage were heaven and nearly perfect. After the children arrived, conflict that should've been faced and resolved was swept under the rug. Bitterness took root, and they grew apart. Marvin focused on his career at the law firm. The Rookses tell how isolation began to take its toll.

Show Notes and Resources

Check out FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember® marriage getaways.  https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/

Pastor Sam Crabtree, a father of two daughters and six grandchildren, offers parents practical help for raising young children. Crabtree explains why boundaries are good and tells parents that if they set rules they don't enforce, it teaches children to disregard what they're saying. Crabtree reminds parents that issues only get bigger once the kids are older, so they need to address the issues as soon as they see them.

Show Notes and Resources

Art of Parenting® video clip on disciplining your children. https://www.familylife.com/podcasts/familylife-today/art-of-parenting-video-clip-to-spank-or-not-to-spank/

Pastor Sam Crabtree, author of "Parenting with Loving Correction," helps young couples understand the importance of loving discipline in their children's lives. Crabtree emphasizes that parents must mean what they say and be consistent with the boundaries they set. He also explains why disciplining a child with loving correction will gain a child's heart in the long run.

Show Notes and Resources

Art of Parenting® video clip on disciplining your children. https://www.familylife.com/podcasts/familylife-today/art-of-parenting-video-clip-to-spank-or-not-to-spank/

Steve Robinson, author of "Covert Cows," a book about his 30+ year career working as the chief marketing officer for Chick-fil-A, talks about the secret sauce of the company's success-the people who work there. Robinson explains how he has learned to be a good husband and father.

Show Notes and Resources

Download the Stronger Forever ebook and enter for a chance to go on the FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It® cruise.  https://www.familylife.com/stronger

Steve Robinson, former executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Chick-fil-A, reflects on his long-time history with the company and the core values of the Cathy family that have kept the family business thriving.

Show Notes and Resources

Download the Stronger Forever ebook and enter for a chance to go on the FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It® cruise.  https://www.familylife.com/stronger

Parenting is difficult, but when you add divorce, the challenge multiplies. Navigating even the most routine parental responsibilities can become difficult. Linda Ranson Jacobs talks to Ron Deal, offering help and hope to parents who may be struggling.

Show Notes and Resources

Are children you know angry, hurt, and confused about their parent's separation or divorce? Check out Divorce Care 4 Kids and how they can help. https://www.dc4k.org/

Are there things you can do to have a healthy family? Bryan Carter takes us back to the basics, with seven habits of healthy families, paying special attention to how we spend our time.

Show Notes and Resources

Download Bryan Carter's "7 Habits of Healthy Marriages and Families."  https://www.familylife.com/podcasts/familylife-today/7-habits-of-healthy-marriages-and-families-bryan-carter/