Talking to your kids about sex might feel like a low priority for parents, especially when we hope they'll wait until marriage. However, research shows that positive, value-centered conversations about sex lead to less promiscuity and confusion among children. In today's episode, Jim encourages parents to teach their children about sexual integrity. When kids understand their worth comes from Christ, they can better recognize and resist the world's temptations. Join Jim and special guests over the next few weeks to discuss healthy sexuality and pre-order his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

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Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Books:

PRE-ORDER A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity:  https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

God Made Your Body: https://homeword.com/product/god-made-your-body/

Pure Foundation Series: https://homeword.com/product-category/pure-foundation-series/

Bible Verses

1 Corinthians 6:20

Romans 12:1 & 2

Psalm 119:37

Proverbs 4:23

Genesis 1 & 2

1 Thessalonians 4:3

Matthew 19:4-6

Communicating the Gospel

The Four Principles

1. Lead with Love
   1. This is the message of Jesus. He didn’t agree with those who were going against the morality of the day, but He did lead with love. We should too.
2. Kindness Matters
   1. Is it possible to be kind and still hold a biblical worldview? YES, it is!
3. Make sure that our kids understand they were made in the image of God
   1. Make sure they understand that God created them! When God created them, He said it was “very good”!
4. God Loves You Unconditionally
   1. Make sure they know that He loves them completely and unconditionally! 

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Did you know that your child’s worldview is practically fully formed by age 13? As followers of Christ, we bear a tremendous responsibility to teach our children not only to know and follow Jesus but also to understand the profound reasons behind their faith. On today’s episode, Jim welcomes renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discuss the vital importance of raising our children with a strong biblical worldview. This conversation is weighty and full of incredible insight into our roles as teachers and godly examples in the home. 


Jim’s Takeaways

1. Lead with Integrity
   1. If you live with integrity, you will have kids who will feel secure because of your integrity.
2. Lead with Margin
   1. Have enough margin in your family context so that you can avoid poor choices due to busyness. “If the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy”.
3. Lead with the Eternal Perspective in mind

Be intentional about discipleship. When you’re leading from the eternal perspective, you will parent (and live) differently.

George Barna Website: https://georgebarna.com/

Cultural Research Center: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children Online Course: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-course/

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Books & Resources:

Raising Spiritual Champions: https://raisingspiritualchampionsbook.com/

BLOG The Seven Cornerstones of a Biblical Worldview: https://georgebarna.com/2023/03/research-identifies-the-best-starting-point-for-developing-a-biblical-worldview/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

PRE-ORDER A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

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On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes renowned family coaches Barbara & Gary Rosberg to discuss their updated and re-released book, 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love (formerly Divorce-Proof Your Marriage). Barb and Gary share some vulnerable moments throughout their marriage and how God used these situations to transform them as individuals and their relationship by extension. This conversation is one of encouragement, relatability, and, ultimately, hope. It certainly blessed our team and we are excited for you to hear it. 

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HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children Online Course: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-course/

Gary & Barb Rosberg: https://www.americasfamilycoaches.com/

Impact Iowa’s Heroes: https://impactiowasheroes.org/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

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Books & Resources:

6 Secrets to a Lasting Love

Doing Life With Your Adult Children

Guard Your Heart

Psalm 15

Proverbs 4:23

Romans 12:18

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Many of our listeners will know today’s esteemed guest Dr. Gary Chapman for his life-changing book, The 5 Love Languages. He recently released a new book called 5 Traits of a Healthy Family  which is a perfect fit for our mission here at HomeWord - and Jim couldn’t wait to share it with you! Listen in as Jim and Gary discuss what a “healthy” family actually means, how simple acts of service can impact the home, and why implementing these traits helps shape the trajectory for future family units.

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HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

5 Love Languages Website: https://5lovelanguages.com/

Gary Chapman Resources: https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/c/gary-chapman/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

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Books:

The 5 Love Languages

5 Traits of a Healthy Family

Three Questions that Will Change Your Marriage:

1. What can I do to help you?
2. How can I make your life easier?
3. How can I be a better husband/wife?

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“Sex is fun. Sex is created by God. Sex is pleasurable. Sex can be complicated. Sex is deeply intimate. It’s sacred.” Buckle up, guys - we’re going there! Jim welcomes Lucille Williams back to the podcast to discuss her book, The Intimacy You Crave: Straight Talk About Sex & Pancakes. No matter the stage you’re at in your marriage, making time for intimacy is crucial to your relational health. And we’re not just talking about physical intimacy, either - listen in to hear how empathy, putting your arm around your spouse, and praying together can be the keys to some serious fireworks. Get ready to “not-so-subtly” share this episode with your spouse. 

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Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Lucille Williams Website: https://www.lusays.com

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

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Books:

The Intimacy You Crave

Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

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Don’t let the title fool you - we cover so much more than prayer within your marriage in today’s episode! Jim welcomes author, speaker, and friend Jodie Berndt to the show as they dive into some of the most important practices for a fun, healthy marriage: from “leaving and cleaving” to identifying communication styles, from having great sex to bringing prayer into your relationship, this conversation is brimming with valuable insight. This is the perfect show for any couple invested in strengthening their marriage, whether they’re 1 year into the journey, or 30. 

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HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Jodie Berndt Website: https://jodieberndt.com/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

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Books:

Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage: https://jodieberndt.com/praying-the-scriptures-for-your-marriage/

Have Serious Fun: https://homeword.com/product/have-serious-fun/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together: https://homeword.com/product/closer/

The Meaning of Marriage: https://timothykeller.com/books/the-meaning-of-marriage

Scriptures:

Malachi 3:16

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Here at HomeWord, one of our goals is to provide you with practical, actionable tips for strengthening your marriage - which is why we ensure the guests you hear on this show are some of the top in their field. Our special guest best-selling author and professor of psychology Dr. Les Parrott is no exception, as Jim and he discuss how an awareness of yourself and others is one of the keys to a healthy marriage. Get ready to share this episode with your spouse as Jim and Les get into the benefits of relationship assessments (it’s not as scary as it sounds), what it means to have crazy good sex, and how fighting, when done well, can actually bring you closer together. 

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Les Parrott website: https://www.lesandleslie.com/

Better Love Assessment: https://www.betterlove.com/

Getting Ready for Marriage Online: https://gettingreadyformarriage.com/

Books:

Getting Ready for Marriage: https://homeword.com/product/grfm-book/

Crazy Good Sex: https://store.lesandleslie.com/collections/books/products/crazy-good-sex

The Good Fight: https://store.lesandleslie.com/collections/books/products/the-good-fight

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While slammed doors and the silent treatment will probably happen in your home at some point during the teen years (it’s not personal, it’s part of your teen’s job description!), learning how to communicate with your teen is absolutely possible! Get ready to take notes as Jim welcomes fellow podcast host and licensed mental health counselor Paige Clingenpeel as they discuss how to encourage conversation between you and your teen, how important it is to apologize, and how validating their opinions creates equity for a healthy relationship as they grow. This episode is a goldmine of information for parents of pre-teens and teens and we can’t wait for you to hear it!

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Paige Clingenpeel Website: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/

Embracing Your Season Podcast: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/embracing-your-season-podcast

Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel

Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel

YouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWord

Books Mentioned:

Understanding Your Teen: https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/

Living Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

Jim’s Points:

1. Listen more, talk less (listening is the language of love!)
2. Make family mealtimes conversation times (put the phones away!)
3. Have parent-teen date/hangout times on a regular basis 

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We all want to start a marriage right. We think our love and connection with our new spouse will automatically keep us close, paving the road for a smooth marital journey. Then a few years down the line, we find ourselves distant from each other: little irritations are big bumps in the road, communication is faulty, and sex was about 250 rest stops ago. Where did we veer off course? Join Jim Burns and good friend, author, and speaker, Doug Fields as they discuss navigating the early years of marriage and how we can keep our relationship in good working order. In this episode, discover how to be intentional; cherish your spouse, be thankful for who they are, and welcome growth as a couple and as an individual. 

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Doug Fields Bio: https://www.dougfields.com/about

Getting Ready for Marriage Online Course: https://gettingreadyformarriage.com/

Doug Fields Resources: https://www.dougfields.com/store

The First Few Years of Marriage: https://www.dougfields.com/product/the-first-few-years-of-marriage

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Are you a Screen Enabler or a Screen Limiter? Screen management can be a topic of dissension in the home and it’s difficult to know how to approach it in a way that both parents can agree on. Jim welcomes special guest Dr. Alice Benton as they discuss methods of screen management, how humility plays a huge role in the discussion, and how it helps to think of screen management as a family problem - not just an individual one. We hope this conversation gives you the stepping stones to healthy discourse in your home and removes some of the fear surrounding this timely topic. 

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Dr. Alice Benton website: https://dralicebenton.com/

Daily Conversations for Screen Management Course: https://dr-alice-benton-university.teachable.com/p/digital-parenting-daily-conversations

Digital Parenting Conversations Course: https://dralicebenton.com/digitallybalancedparenting

Books:

Understanding and Loving Your Children in a Screen-Saturated World: https://a.co/d/8bO4XzJ

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