Most couples spend months planning the perfect wedding, but how much time are they actually spending preparing for the marriage itself? In this episode, Jim Burns and Doug Fields, co-authors of Getting Ready for Marriage, discuss what truly builds a lasting relationship; from creating a shared vision for your future, to navigating finances, technology, and the busyness that quietly crowds out connection. If you're engaged, newly married, or simply want to build a stronger foundation with your spouse, this conversation is a practical and encouraging place to start.

Resources: 

●     Getting Ready for Marriage by Jim Burns & Doug Fields

●     GettingReadyForMarriage.com

●     To Have and To Hold by Doug Fields

●     HomeWord.com 

●     HomeWordYouTube 

●     Dr.JimBurns’Blogs 

●     Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905 

●     Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected] 

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●     Order Dr. Burns’ new book -WhenYourAdultChildStrays:

TradingHeartacheforHope  

●     UnderstandingYourTeen:ShapingTheirCharacter,FacingTheirRealities 

●     AStudent’sGuidetoSexualIntegrity:God’sPlanforSexandYourBody 

●    DoingLifeWithYourAdultChildren:KeepYourMouthShutandtheWelcomeMatOut 

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In a world where pornography is only a click away, protecting our children requires intentional conversations before exposure happens. Joining Dr. Jim Burns on this episode is Kristen Jenson, best-selling author and founder of Defend Young Minds, as she shares the personal journey that led her to advocate for protecting children from pornography. Kristen reveals the alarming impact pornography can have on young minds, including how it shapes unhealthy beliefs about sex, relationships, and self-worth. Together, she and Jim discuss why early conversations with children matter and offer practical guidance for parents navigating this difficult topic. This is an episode every parent needs to hear.

Resources:

• Defend Young Minds
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guide for Girls (Ages 7-12) by Kristen Jenson
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. (Ages 3-6) by Kristen Jenson
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures (Ages 7-12) by Kristen Jenson
• My kid Saw Porn—Now What? (Guide)
• Defend Young Minds on Facebook
• Instagram: @defendyoungminds
• X: @defendYM
• Defend Young Minds on LinkedIn
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
• New Life Live

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burns’ new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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Sometimes God's greatest work begins in our deepest pain. In this episode, Jim Burns sits down with Robbie Frawley, CEO of UCB Ireland and radio broadcaster, and Dave Durbin, U.S. Ambassador for UCB Ireland and leader of the annual Christian Heritage Tour. Robbie shares his journey through profound loss, including the death of his mother at a young age and later the heartbreaking loss of two children, revealing the questions, doubts, and anger he wrestled with along the way. Together, they discuss how God meets us in our pain, why it's okay to bring our hardest questions to Him, and how UCB Ireland is reaching a new generation with the hope of the Gospel. Through stories of faith and perseverance, Robbie reminds listeners that "God's promise is bigger than our moment" and that God is always at work, even in life's darkest seasons.

Resources:

• UCB Ireland
• UCB Ireland Christian Heritage Tour
• Help Spread The Gospel in Ireland — Give to UCB Ireland
• The Irish Legacy Podcast
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burns’ new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

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What does it take to be a dad who leads with integrity, humility, and purpose? In this episode of HomeWord, Jim Burns sits down with Brad Flurry—retired Marine and Executive Pastor at Kingsland Baptist Church—to share how God redeemed his own story of growing up with an abusive and absent father and shaped his passion for helping dads lead their families well. Brad offers practical wisdom on loving your spouse first, blessing your children the way God blesses us, and becoming a “yes” dad who leads with intention rather than passivity. Together, they explore why strong families are built on a thriving relationship with God, sacrificial love, and the courage to say, “I’m sorry” when it matters most.

Resources:

• Bias for Action: Combating Passivity in Fatherhood by Brad Flurry
• Getting Ready for Marriage: A Practical Road Map for Your Journey Together by Jim Burns and Doug Fields
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #BradFlurry #Fatherhood #Dad #Father #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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Maybe the greatest lessons are learned in life's hardest seasons. Tim Timmons is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, worship leader, author, and founder of 10,000 MINUTES whose music and ministry have been shaped by living with incurable cancer for more than two decades. In this conversation with Jim Burns, Tim shares how embracing each day as a gift from God has transformed the way he approaches faith, suffering, and purpose. Together, they explore surrender, contentment, the importance of Christian community, and why following Jesus happens in the 10,000 minutes of everyday life—not just on Sunday mornings.

Resources:

• Tim Timmons’ website
• Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief & Gratitude by Tim & Hilary Timmons
• 10,000 MINUTES
• I Can Only Imagine 2 (movie)
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #TimTimmons #Grief #Darkness #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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Released on: 2026-02-20

Producer: Tim Timmons

Writer: BART MARSHALL MILLARD

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When is the right time to give your child a smartphone—and what are the risks of giving one too soon? In this episode, Dr. Burns sits down with Steve Otey to discuss smartphone readiness, family technology boundaries, and why many experts encourage parents to delay smartphones as long as possible. They also examine the growing concerns over social media's addictive features and the lawsuits surrounding their impact on children's mental and emotional health. Most importantly, they explore how parents can use technology decisions as opportunities to shape their children's hearts and strengthen family relationships.

Resources:

• Suppose You Give A Kid A Smartphone by Steve and Sara Otey
• Engage Family Ministries Website
• 9 Square in the Air Website
• Free Resources: Our Phone Foundation and the Tech Pledge
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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What happens when a marriage is rebuilt from deep betrayal—and prayer becomes the turning point that changes everything? In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Brad and Heidi Mitchell, founders of Build Your Marriage, for a conversation on restoring broken relationships and building Christ-centered marriages. They share their story of healing after deep brokenness and betrayal, and how God rebuilt trust and connection in their relationship. The conversation highlights the power of spiritual intimacy through praying together and inviting God into the center of marriage. They also speak to couples in spiritually mismatched marriages, offering hope and practical guidance for unity despite spiritual differences.

Resources:

• Build Your Marriage—Brad and Heidi Mitchell’s website
• Build Your Marriage With Prayer by Brad & Heidi Mitchell
• Build Your Marriage One Day at a Time: Questions to Help You and Your Spouse Connect at a Deeper Level by Brad & Heidi Mitchell
• The 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women by Dr. Gary & Barbie Rosberg
• Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage by Lee & Leslie Strobel
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #BradMitchell #HeidiMitchell #Marriage #BuildYourMarriage #Affair #Restoration #Husband #Wife #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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On this week’s episode of HomeWord, Jim Burns welcomes special guests John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, to discuss their powerful new book, Your Journey from Broken to Blessed. Together, they share personal stories of pain, struggle, and redemption, offering a heartfelt reminder that no family is perfect and no season of brokenness is beyond God’s healing touch. Through honest conversation and biblical encouragement, John and Kari reveal how Christ can bring restoration, hope, and blessing even through life’s deepest challenges. This inspiring episode will encourage listeners to trust God’s grace and discover that healing and renewal are possible through Him.

Resources:

• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Guest Info:

• Strongfamilies.com
• Book: Your Journey From Broken to Blessed
• Book: The Blessing

Order Jim’s Books:

• Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Released May 5, 2026)
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #BrokentoBlessed #TheBlessing #Hope #StrongFamilies #Restoration #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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As children grow into adults, parenting can bring unexpected heartache, distance, and difficult questions. Joining Dr. Jim Burns is licensed teen therapist, wife, and mom of four, Paige Clingenpeel, for a conversation about Jim’s new book, When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope. Together, they discuss why many young adults are walking away from their faith, how parents can set healthy boundaries while continuing to build connection, and practical ways to mend strained relationships. If your adult child has strayed, this episode is a reminder that the story isn’t over—and there is still hope.

Resources:

• Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Embracing Your Season Podcast
• Follow Paige on Instagram
• Reconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship by Tina Gilbertson
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #PaigeClingenpeel #Parenting #AdultChildren #Boundaries #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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“What do you do when the child you raised chooses a completely different path?”

Join Jim Burns as he discusses his new book, When Your Adult Child Strays. When adult children walk away from the values, faith, and commitments they were raised with, parents can be left feeling confused, heartbroken, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, Jim offers compassionate guidance for parents navigating differences around faith, church, politics, sexuality, addiction, and more—helping them respond with wisdom, healthy boundaries, and lasting hope.

Listen now and discover how to love your adult child well without losing hope, compromising truth, or giving up on the relationship.

Resources:

• HomeWord.com 
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Order Jim’s Books:

• Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Released May 5, 2026)
• A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

Keywords/Hashtags

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #WhenYourAdultChildStrays #Hope #ReframeYourMindset #AdultChildren #YoungAdults #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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