Have you ever heard the phrase, “missing the forrest for the trees?" Sometimes we become so focused on the details of life that we miss the true meaning of life. What a shame! Too many people miss the joy of living due to the fear of dying. Others overcomplicate Christianity and rob life the joy Jesus promised us in John 10:10. 

In today’s episode we invite one of our regular guests, Pastor Ryan Hurt, to help remind us of what matters most. If you have ever felt bogged down by the worries of this world then you won’t want to miss this conversation. 

I recently had a conversation with a lady who grew up as a Pastor’s kid, yet now she is having difficulty finding a church to attend. It’s not because she is new to town, but because she has been hurt by church members in the past and she is unsure she can find a healthy church to get plugged into. Perhaps this is your story as well. If so, take a listen to today’s Podcast with our special guest and my pastor, Dr. Mark Forrest. 

In this episode we have a real and honest conversation about how to find the perfect church, if it even exists. And Pastor Mark gives practical advice for knowing when to join a church and when/how to leave a church. Don’t miss this much needed conversation today! 

Nearly 45 percent of marriages end in divorce. There's lots of reason for that – lack of communication, financial hardship, and infidelity, just to name a few. 

God wants His people to have marriages that do more than survive. He wants marriages that thrive. Today, Jon and Teresa Harper join the conversation to share what they've learned during their more than 20 years of marriage that can help others.

Let Jon and Teresa's testimony speak to you today on the Fighting Families podcast.

A 2019 study found as much as 40 percent of marriages are impacted by infidelity. It rocks the foundations of unions across the country. 

Amy and Allen Frans have one of those marriages. On Easter Sunday, Allen discovered Amy was cheating on him. Their journey from that point includes difficult conversations, confessions, grace and restoration. 

Let Amy and Allen's testimony speak to you today.

Each of us have a lot going on in our lives -- work, events, busy schedules and families. What if we filtered everything through a simple filter: Am I glorifying God in my life? 

Let's take a look at what that looks like in our families during the Fighting Families podcast.

Nearly 24 percent of U.S. children live in homes with no father figure. With that in mind, how can we share about God who our loving father when so many have no concept of a father who loves them?

2020 has been a rollercoaster. It's easy for a family to get stuck on riding those highs and lows. 

But God is working in your life and the life of your family daily. What steps can you and your family take to remember how God has provided and delivered you in the past?

Our kids are exposed to a variety of messages each day – from their friends, from Netflix, from YouTube and a variety of other influences. As a result, there are plenty of times our kids will ask important questions. How can we create a culture in our families where people can discuss matters of faith openly? 

You want to be a good parent. You want to talk to your children about God. But that conversation can be scary to many adults. What if they ask questions you don't know the answer to? What should I say? 

Today, we're giving your three tips for how to talk to your kids about God.

The Good News of Jesus Christ is life-changing. But how do you apply the gospel to your life? What kind of impact can it really have on you and your family? Let's talk about it on this week's episode of the Fighting Families podcast.