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02.28.12 - Real Beauty in a "Picture Perfect" World - Part 2 From the moment she arrived in Hollywood, there was no doubt that Tracy Melchior's beauty would lead her to a career as an actress and model. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with this soap star about how her faith in God gave her a deeper appreciation for what real beauty looks like. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.24.12 - Overcoming Heartache and Crisis - Part 2 Thelma Wells overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become an inspiration for thousands of others. Tune in as Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with "Mama T" about "Overcoming Heartache and Crisis." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.23.12 - Overcoming Heartache and Crisis - Part 1 During her childhood, Thelma Wells learned valuable lessons about God's love at the hands of an abusive grandmother. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this Women of Faith author about her remarkable story of "Overcoming Heartache and Crisis." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.22.12 - Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be - Part 2 God created women to be encouragers and influencers. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Lisa Bevere - author of the book Fight Like a Girl - about helping women and young girls become who God wants them to be. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.21.12 - Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be - Part 1 We live in a culture that has lost its sense of what true femininity is all about. Dr. Jim Burns talks about "Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be" with Lisa Bevere - author of the book, Fight Like a Girl. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.20.12 - Winning Every Man's Battle - Part 2 Author Fred Stoeker's authenticity in sharing his struggles with lust and temptation have helped millions of families worldwide. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this award-winning author about the keys to his success in this area. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.17.12 - Winning Every Man's Battle - Part 1 It's no secret that every man will struggle with sexual temptation at some point - the key is learning how to deal with that struggle. Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker Fred Stoeker about maintaining sexual purity without damaging your sexual identity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.16.12 - Unlocking the Mystery of Intimacy in Your Marriage - Part 2 The marriage relationship gives us the opportunity to experience God for who He is and how He relates to the world. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Dan Allender about "Unlocking the Mystery of Intimacy in Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.15.12 - Unlocking the Mystery of Intimacy in Your Marriage - Part 1 The aim of marriage is more than just "getting along" or merely "being happy." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Dr. Dan Allender talk about how to achieve real intimacy in marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.14.12 - Real Talk: Soul to Soul Communication - Part 2 Who better to really understand the "heart issues" of your life than a true friend who knows how to listen from the heart! Dr. Larry Crabb calls this practice SoulTalk, and he'll talk with Dr. Jim Burns about why soul to soul communication is essential for every relationship. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.13.12 - Real Talk: Soul to Soul Communication - Part 1 It's no secret that we were made for relationships . . . but, too often, we judge their quality by how many details we know about a person's life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb about "Real Talk: Soul to Soul Communication." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.10.12 - Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language - Part 2 If you've ever wondered why you have any kind of difficulty communicating with your spouse, you're certain to benefit from Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with Emerson Eggerichs - author of the best-selling book, Love and Respect.Discover the keys to "Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.27.12 - Real Beauty in a "Picture Perfect" World - Part 1 After enduring a childhood of neglect and sexual abuse, actress Tracy Melchior discovered that she could use her beauty to manipulate men. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this former soap opera star about how discovering faith in Christ enabled her to experience "Real Beauty in a 'Picture Perfect' World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.09.12 - Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language - Part 1 It's no secret that men and women are different - but nowhere are those differences more noticeable than in marriage. Dr. Jim Burns talks with best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs about keys for Cracking the Communication Code with your spouse. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.08.12 - Why Men "Check Out" of Marriage - Part 2 A growing number of men are physically present but emotionally absent in their marriages. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with popular author Paul Coughlin about "Why Men 'Check Out' of Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.07.12 - Why Men "Check Out" of Marriage - Part 1 Author Paul Coughlin has seen too many men who are married but not engaged in their marriage relationships. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular speaker about some of the reasons "Why Men 'Check Out' of Marriage - and what can be done to reverse this trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.06.12 - Help for Kids Addicted to Video Games - Part 2 Kyle Bruner grew up in a Christian home and started playing video games for fun - but, by the time he turned 14, he was addicted to them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Kyle's parents, Kurt and Olivia Bruner about "Help for Kids Addicted to Video Games." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.03.12 - Help for Kids Addicted to Video Games - Part 1 Playing video games has become more than just a form of recreation for young boys. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Olivia and Kurt Bruner about how video gaming became an addiction for their son. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.02.12 - John Eldredge: What Real Manhood Means - Part 2 Boys don't just automatically become men on their 18th birthdays. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and speaker John Eldredge about helping our sons understand what real manhood is all about. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.01.12 - John Eldredge: What Real Manhood Means - Part 1 Boys don't just automatically become men on their 18th birthdays. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and speaker John Eldredge about helping our sons understand what real manhood is all about. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.31.12 - Finding Success in the Game of Life - Part 2 Have you ever wondered why some people are more successful than others? Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor John Ortberg, author of the best-selling book, "When the Game is Over, It all Goes Back in the Box." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.30.12 - Finding Success in the Game of Life - Part 1 As a child, John Ortberg loved to play the board game called Monopoly. He didn't win much - but once he finally did, his victory left him empty. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular pastor and author about how a childhood game taught him to appreciate God's design for real success in life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.27.12 - A Teenage Girl's Recovery from Anorexia - Part 2 The pressures of Division 1 college athletics forced Christie Pettit into a lifestyle of undereating and over-exercising, leading to anorexia. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this former athlete who now counsels teens about the dangers of eating disorders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.27.12 - A Teenage Girl's Recovery from Anorexia - Part 2 The pressures of Division 1 college athletics forced Christie Pettit into a lifestyle of undereating and over-exercising, leading to anorexia. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this former athlete who now counsels teens about the dangers of eating disorders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.25.12 - Three Simple Rules for Successful Kids - Part 2 There isn’t a parent among us who does not want to see their kids succeed - but how can we be sure they will? Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jay Strack about "3 Simple Rules for Successful Kids" as taken from the Old Testament example of Shamgar. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.24.12 - Three Simple Rules for Successful Kids - Part 1 There isn’t a parent among us who does not want to see their kids succeed - but how can we be sure they will? Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jay Strack about "3 Simple Rules for Successful Kids" as taken from the Old Testament example of Shamgar. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.23.12 - Craving the Life God Chooses for You One of the most common questions people ask is, "What does God want me to do with my life?" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and speaker Jerusha Clark about learning to identify your calling - and then to thoroughly enjoy living that life! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.20.12 - Smother-Proof Parenting This generation of parents is one of the most involved in history. But is it possible we're getting a bit too carried away? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about the subject with Dr. Tim Clinton, author of the book, Loving Your Child Too Much. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.19.12 - Successful Stepfamilies - Part 2 The divorce rate among second and third marriages is considerably higher than for first marriages . . . and a main reason is that the resulting stepfamily really has a hard time "gelling." Dr. Jim Burns talks to author and stepfamily expert Ron Deal about the "Keys to Successful Stepfamilies." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.18.12 - Successful Stepfamilies - Part 1 With an increasing divorce rate in the Church today, more and more Christians are facing the challenge of establishing new "blended families." Dr. Jim Burns talks about to do so with Ron Deal - author of the book, The Successful Stepfamily. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.17.12 - Finding Healing after a Divorce - Part 2 When a marriage ends, the question most divorced people find themselves asking is, "Now what?" Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Jim Smoke - author of the best-selling book, Growing Through Divorce. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.16.12 - Finding Healing after a Divorce - Part 1 When a marriage ends, it's crucial not to move too quickly into a new relationship. But it is important to find healing for the hurts the divorce brought on. Dr. Jim Burns talks with divorce recovery expert Jim Smoke on the keys to "Finding Healing after a Divorce." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.13.12 - Getting Rid of Unhealthy Beliefs - Part 2 It's been said that 10% of our lives are determined by the situations we face - and 90% of our lives are determined by how we respond to those challenges. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Smalley - author of the book, Change Your Heart, Change Your Life, about the role that choices play in our happiness. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.12.12 - Getting Rid of Unhealthy Beliefs - Part 1 The starting of a new year is the perfect time to reassess the direction in which your life is heading. Dr. Jim Burns talks with best-selling author Gary Smalley about the false belief systems that can paralyze spiritual growth. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.11.12 - How to Balance Work and Family - Part 2 The breathless pace of modern living can make it difficult for parents to find the right balance between work and family. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author Bill Butterworth about ways for doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.10.12 - How to Balance Work and Family - Part 1 Bill Butterworth knows how challenging it can be to keep some sort of balance between your career and your personal life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Bill Butterworth about "How to Balance Work and Family." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.09.12 - Discovering God's Way of Handling Money - Part 2 In a challenging economy, it's not easy to think about living completely debt-free -- but it is possible! Join parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns and his guest, Howard Dayton of Crown Financial Ministries, as they continue their discussion about "Discovering God's Way of Handling Money." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.06.12 - Discovering God's Way of Handling Money - Part 1 Just the mention of the word stewardship might bring to mind the amount of money you give your church each week. However, as Dr. Jim Burns discusses with Howard Dayton of Crown Financial Ministries, "Discovering God's Way of Handling Money" applies to all of it - not just the tithe! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.05.12 - Parenting the Strong-Willed Child - Part 2 Over the years, author Kendra Smiley has had some tough times with her strong-willed son, Aaron. But when she was named Illinois Mother of the Year, it was Aaron who nominated her! Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with Kendra Smiley about "Parenting the Strong-Willed Child." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.04.12 - Parenting the Strong-Willed Child - Part 1 When considering the needs of your strong-willed child, your parenting style needs to be compassionate but purposeful. Join Dr. Jim Burns and author Kendra Smiley for a discussion about "Parenting the Strong-Willed Child." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.03.12 - Finding Lasting Healing from Your Addictions - Part 2 At this very moment, someone you know and care about is struggling with an addiction. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with counselor and author Sharon Hersh about "Finding Lasting Healing from Your Addictions." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.30.11 - Trading Hollywood Glory for Eternal Riches - Part 2 As the star of the sitcom Growing Pains, actor Kirk Cameron had accomplished all of his goals for his life by the age of 17. It was then he had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about his faith, being a dad to six kids, and "Trading Hollywood Glory for Eternal Riches." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.29.11 - Trading Hollywood Glory for Eternal Riches - Part 1 As a teenager, Kirk Cameron was the star of one of the most popular shows on television. But when he got serious about his faith in God, his priorities changed. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this former child star about being a husband and father of 6, and "Trading Hollywood Glory for Eternal Riches." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.28.11 - Raising Spiritual Champions - Part 2 One of the most common questions parents ask is, "Can I be certain that my child is going to turn out okay?" Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with researcher George Barna on guidelines for "Raising Spiritual Champions." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.27.11 - Raising Spiritual Champions - Part 1 Even though kids aren’t born with an "owner’s manual for success" . . . there are a few guidelines you can follow that will help them turn out the way God intended. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted researcher George Barna about some keys for "Raising Spiritual Champions." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.26.11 - Letting the Presence of God Transform You When the Church only shows the world the loving, tender side of the Lord, we fail to invite them to be a part of the passionate, powerful adventure that life in Christ can be! Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Gary Thomas about why he calls the Christian life a "beautiful fight" between power and passion. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.23.11 - Finding the Real Jesus Over the past decade, there have been several challenges to the credibility of Jesus Christ’s ministry. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Lee Strobel, best-selling author of the new book, The Case for the Real Jesus, about how to refute these accusations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.22.11 - Confidence in the Midst of Tough Times - Part 2 When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Holly Wagner looked to God for answers for dealing with her pain and disappointment. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular author and speaker about how she discovered a "warrior" inside her along with "Confidence in the Midst of Tough Times." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.21.11 - Confidence in the Midst of Tough Times - Part 1 When you're hurting, only real answers will help. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and pastor's wife Holly Wagner about how that principle became real to her during her battle with breast cancer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.20.11 - Keys to Reclaiming Your Life - Part 2 If you’re a parent, you know how busy your day can get. Kids, school, homework, your spouse - seems like everyone needs your attention! Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on some "Keys to Reclaiming Your Life." Jim’s guest will be Dr. Henry Cloud - author of the book, The One-Life Solution. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.19.11 - Keys to Reclaiming Your Life - Part 1 New studies confirm that families are busier today than ever before! But if you feel as though your life is spiraling out of control listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will talk with best-selling author Henry Cloud about some "Keys to Reclaiming Your Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.16.11 - Finding Rest from Your Worries and Fears - Part 2 The breathless pace of everyday life is making it a challenge to keep our focus on what God intends for us. It also becomes a potential breeding ground for unnecessary stress. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Ed Welch on putting worry and fear in their proper places. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.15.11 - Finding Rest from Your Worries and Fears - Part 1 Anxiety is causing all sorts of unnecessary stress in the culture today. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Dr. Ed Welch about some practical tips for keeping the peace in your heart and home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.14.11 - When the Drug War Hits Home - Part 2 Most of us parents do the best we can to educate our kids about the dangers of drug addiction. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with one mom whose son didn't get the message until it was almost too late. Author Kathy Pride shares her story about what happens "When the Drug War Hits Home" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.13.11 - When the Drug War Hits Home - Part 1 Matt Pride was a good kid. But once he experimented with marijuana, he became addicted - and his addiction turned his whole family upside down. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Matt's mom, author Kathy Pride. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.12.11 - Help for Kids in Crisis - Part 2 No parent ever imagines their son or daughter will be facing an issue like cutting or out of control sexual behavior. But when they do, it's up to us to take action! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about "Help for Kids in Crisis" with Mark Gregston of Heartlight Ministries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.09.11 - Help for Kids in Crisis - Part 1 Many kids are facing struggles with issues like eating disorders or drug and alcohol abuse. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Mark Gregston from Heartlight Ministries about "Help for Kids in Crisis." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.08.11 - Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World - Part 2 A recent survey of 8-to-12 year olds found that more than half of the kids questioned did not believe they had any hope for the future. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his discussion with pastor and author Chip Ingram on keys to "Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.07.11 - Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World - Part 1 We live in a culture that projects some pretty negative images of character attributes that are actually of benefit to our children. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted pastor and author Chip Ingram about "Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.06.11 - Practical Lessons for the Single-Mom Life - Part 2 Even though she was determined to be the best single mom possible, Angela Thomas still struggled with feelings of guilt, loneliness and shame long after her divorce was final. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular author about the season she refers to as My Single-Mom Life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.05.11 - Practical Lessons for the Single-Mom Life - Part 1 While every divorce is different, there are many common emotions women experience after a marriage ends. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about this issue with Angela Thomas, author of the book, My Single-Mom Life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.02.11 - John Townsend on Boundaries with Teens - Part 2 Noted psychologist and author, Dr. John Townsend knows which theories are best for setting healthy boundaries for teens. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. John Townsend about how those theories play out in his home with his two teenage sons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.01.11 - John Townsend on Boundaries with Teens - Part 1 The teenage years are tough for kids - but they can be even more difficult for the parents who are trying to raise them! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. John Townsend about boundaries and teens - how to establish them and why they work! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.30.11 - Keys to Raising Assertive Kids - Part 2 Every weekday in the U.S., 160,000 kids will stay home from school to avoid dealing with a bully. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author and speaker Paul Coughlin about "Keys to Raising Secure, Assertive Kids" in a world of bullies. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.29.11 - Keys to Raising Assertive Kids - Part 1 It’s one thing to want our kids to grow up to be nice and polite. But, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker Paul Coughlin about the "Keys to Raising Secure, Assertive Kids" instead. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.28.11 - Letting God Change You from the Inside Out We live in a culture that glorifies self-improvement. Dr. Jim Burns will discuss some practical tips for "Letting God Change You from the Inside Out." Join Jim and his guest Joanna Weaver - author of the best-selling book, "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.25.11 - "End of the Spear:" A Story of Faith and Forgiveness - Part 2 If you saw the motion picture account of the life of his father, Nate Saint, you know that, for Steve Saint, the End of the Spear was not the end of the story! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Steve Saint as he shares "A Story of Faith and Forgiveness." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.24.11 - "End of the Spear:" A Story of Faith and Forgiveness - Part 1 His father was a missionary who was martyred for his believes but left a legacy of faith that was immortalized in the movie End of the Spear. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Steve Saint about his father's legacy and the upcoming dvd that tells the story. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.23.11 - Making Room in Your Life for What Really Matters - Part 2 If you had the opportunity to move from a 3000-square foot residence into a motorhome, would your family be willing to make the move? Authors Michael and Hayley DiMarco recount their experience in doing so - and what they learned about material possessions and priorities in the process. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.22.11 - Making Room in Your Life for What Really Matters - Part 1 Michael and Hayley DiMarco didn't used to think of themselves as "materialistic" - until they spent one summer living out of a motorhome as part of a Bible literacy project. They discuss what they learned about "stuff" and priorities during this life-changing experience. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.21.11 - Healing Relationships with Love in Action - Part 2 When we speak loving words to someone else, we can bring comfort. But when we put love into action, we can become instruments of lasting healing! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman - author of the book, Love is a Verb - about some practical ways to be intentional about showing love to others. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.18.11 - Healing Relationships with Love in Action - Part 1 God is love - and when we actively show His love to others, we can become instruments of healing for them as well as us! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Gary Chapman - author of the new book, Love is a Verb, about the benefits of "Healing Relationships with Love in Action." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.17.11 - Confessions of a "Reluctant Entertainer" - Part 2 With Christmas approaching, many women are dreading the crush of holiday guests who will be stampeding their homes between now and December 25th. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Sandy Coughlin, known for her blog, "The Reluctant Entertainer," discussing tips for surviving the holidays. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.16.11 - Confessions of a "Reluctant Entertainer" - Part 1 When she first got married, author Sandy Coughlin liked the idea of having guests in her home - she just lacked the courage to actually invite them! Dr. Jim Burns talks with the creator of the blog called "The Reluctant Entertainer" for a discussion about the many benefits of welcoming others into your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.15.11 - Developing a Faith that Sticks with Our Kids - Part 2 Many church-going kids are growing up learning "the Gospel of Sin Management" rather than developing a real relationship with the Lord. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Doug Fields and Dr. Kara Powell about what it takes to create an environment for kids to develop a faith that sticks. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.14.11 - Developing a Faith that Sticks with Our Kids - Part 1 According to one recent survey, only half of all kids who grow up in a vibrant church youth group will stick with their faith through college. Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Doug Fields and Dr. Kara Powell, co-author of the new book, Sticky Faith Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.11.11 - A Bankrobber's Road to Redemption Ken Cooper was the pillar of his community to all who knew him. But you'll be amazed by his remarkable testimony of armed robbery, hostage-taking, "hard time" in prison and then finding the road to redemption! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.10.11 - Helping Your Kids Map Their Future - Part 2 Kids today have so many options for how their lives can turn out. That's why it's up to us, their parents, for giving them the direction they need to chart their course. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with author Danny Holland on "Helping Your Kids Map Their Future." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.09.11 - Helping Your Kids Map Their Future - Part 1 A growing number of young children are feeling less and less confident about what their future holds. That's why parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth culture expert Danny Holland about tips for "Helping Your Kids Map Their Future." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.08.11 - The HomeWord Guide to Parenting - Part 2 In his new book, 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family, Dr. Jim Burns outlines key principles for helping to create stronger relationships at home. He continues his look at this foundational guidelines you can start using in your home today! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.07.11 - The HomeWord Guide to Parenting - Part 1 There is no "magic bullet" parents can use to insure their children will "turn out all right." Join Dr. Jim Burns as he looks at 10 foundational principles that can actually help kids grow up to become responsible adults who love God. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.04.11 - A Woman's Guide to the Mind of a Man - Part 2 If you haven't been able to get the man in your life to "open up" to you, Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Shaunti Feldhahn about her book, For Women Only which speaks to the issue of "A Woman's Guide to the Mind of a Man." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.03.11 - A Woman's Guide to the Mind of a Man - Part 1 In a landmark survey, author Shaunti Feldhahn asked several thousand men what they really want women to know about them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Shaunti Feldhahn about the results of her research. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.02.11 - A Man's Guide to A Woman's Heart - Part 2 To most men, a woman's heart seems like a "swamp of emotions" and yet, it is possible for a guy to understand how his girl is feeling! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn - authors of the new book, For Men Only. They'll discuss "A Man's Guide to the Heart of a Woman" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.01.11 - A Man's Guide to a Woman's Heart - Part 1 When it comes to understand what women want, most men are pretty clueless. Fortunately parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jeff and Shaunti Feldhan - a husband and wife research team who have discovered tips for sharing with men "A Man's Guide to the Heart of a Woman." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.31.11 - Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible! Part 3 Sexual purity involves more than just saying "no" to intercourse. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how we can teach our kids to honor God, their families and their future spouses with a commitment to sexual purity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.28.11 - Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible! Part 2 Kids are growing up in a culture where it seems like sex is everywhere. Listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about some practical tips for learning God’s standards for their lives in this area. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.27.11 - Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible! Part 1 The media is filled with sex-saturated images that can lead some kids to believe that "everyone is doing it." Parenting and family exert Dr. Jim Burns begins a three-part discussion on how you can equip your children for integrity in this area. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.26.11 - God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman - Part 2 Sometimes young girls are frustrated because they try to meet the world's expectations for beauty - and wind up coming up short. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Leslie Ludy about looking past the world's low standards for beauty and aiming at God's design instead. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.25.11 - God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman - Part 1 According to one recent survey, only 2% of teenage girls consider themselves to be "beautiful." Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Leslie Ludy about helping our daughters, nieces and friends understand what God's idea of beauty is all about. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.24.11 - Deepening Relationships with the Ones Who Matter Most - Part 2 Each of us was created for relationships - and yet, sometimes it seems as though maintaining those relationships can be a real challenge! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Dr. Cheryl Meier about some practical tips for making that process a bit easier. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.21.11 - Deepening Relationships with the Ones Who Matter Most - Part 1 Each of us was made by God for relationships - with the Father, we each other - and to enjoy our own company as well. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Dr. Cheryl Meier about effective ways for strengthening the key relationships in our lives. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.20.11 - Living Pure in Mind, Body and Soul - Part 2 When Rebecca St. James walked down the aisle to marry her future husband, she did so with a clear conscience. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular Christian recording artist and author about her devotion to helping young women achieve the goal of purity. . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.19.11 - Living Pure in Mind, Body and Soul - Part 1 The body, mind and spirit are designed to work in perfect harmony - and that's a message young girls desperately need to hear! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and musician Rebecca St. James about God's design for young women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.18.11 - A "Perfect Girl" Who Found True Beauty - Part 2 As a runway and print model for designers like Georgio Armani, Jennifer Strickland had the "perfect look." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with this former "Perfect Girl" about the true beauty she discovered in walking with God. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.17.11 - A "Perfect Girl" Who Found True Beauty - Part 1 Jennifer Strickland always dreamed of working in the "perfect world" of modeling. But once she got that chance, she saw how unglamorous that life really was. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this former "Perfect Girl" who found true beauty in her relationship with God. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.14.11 - Fueling a Passion for God in Your Kids - Part 2 There are lots of "attractive distractions" that can keep a teen or pre-teen from developing a real passion for spiritual things. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Barry St. Clair on practical tips for "Fueling a Passion for God in Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.13.11 - Fueling a Passion for God in Your Kids - Part 1 Moms and dads who visit the HOMEWORD website say that their Number 1 concern as parents is "passing on a spiritual legacy to their kids." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Barry St. Clair about some practical ways for "Fueling a Passion for God in Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.12.11 - Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live - Part 2 Zig Ziglar is concerned that too many young people are growing up without any sense of anticipation that life in Christ can get any better than what they already know. Dr. Jim Burns concludes his conversation with Zig Ziglar on the topic of "Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.11.11 - Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live - Part 1 It takes passion and purpose to live a life that's better than just "good." Parent and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with the always inspiring Zig Ziglar about "Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.10.11 - Making the Sexual Purity of Your Kids a Priority - Part 2 The plethora of sex-saturated images in the media are giving kids the wrong idea of what sexuality is all about. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with sexual purity expert Lakita Garth on giving this subject top priority in your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.07.11 - Making the Sexual Purity of Your Kids a Priority - Part 1 It's no secret that children are being exposed to more sexually explicit material in the media at a younger age - and it's up to us as parents to do all we can to give them healthy, value-centered counsel from God's Word on this topic! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.06.11 - Reconnecting with Kids in an Online Culture - Part 2 Kids today are growing up in a culture that is online all the time! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion about helping kids learn how to re-establish meaningful connections with other kids. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.05.11 - Reconnecting with Kids in an Online Culture - Part 1 Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are giving young people unlimited opportunities to "hook up" with friends. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns looks at the upside of this trend - but he also examines the number of young people who are actually feeling more disconnected from positive relationships because of technology. . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.04.11 - Developing Real Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World - Part 2 The key to building lasting relationships is to move past "love at first sight" and love's "second glance." Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor Kerry Shook - author of the book, Love at Last Sight - as they discuss why "last sight" love allows us to build real relationships. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.03.11 - Developing Real Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World - Part 1 Even though technology allows us more opportunities to connect than ever before, the truth is that most of us are really quite lonely! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and pastor Kerry Shook about taking a weekly "fast" from social media as a means for reinvesting our time and resources into relationships that will last! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.30.11 - Becoming a "Courageous" Father - Part 2 In 2008, "Fireproof" was the #1 independent film release of the year. Not bad for a movie made by a church congregation in Georgia! Next time on HOMEWORD, "Fireproof" Producer Stephen Kendrick talks about their next film, "Courageous," and the importance of "Becoming a ‘Courageous’ Father." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.29.11 - Becoming a "Courageous" Father - Part 1 Sherwood Baptist Church was looking for a way to reach the world for Jesus - so they began making major motion pictures encouraging men to be more proactive in their faith. Next time on HOMEWORD, you’ll hear from Alex Kendrick, Director and star of the new Sherwood release called, "Courageous." He’ll talk about "Becoming a ‘Courageous’ Father." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.28.11 - Husbands God's Way - Part 2 Most men have every intention of becoming the husbands their wives really need them to be. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk on this subject with Bob Lepine - author of the book, The Christian Husband. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.27.11 - Husbands God's Way - Part 1 In the media today, you'll hear hundreds of different and conflicting messages about what makes for a model husband. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with FamilyLife Today Co-host Bob Lepine about the true role of "The Christian Husband." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.26.11 - Fathers & Sons: The Passage into Manhood - Part 2 The influence father has on the life of his sons can impact the culture for generations to come. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with former Promise Keepers President Randy Phillips about "Fathers and Sons: The Passage into Manhood." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.23.11 - Fathers & Sons: The Passage into Manhood - Part 1 Dads with sons are in a unique position of being able to make a difference that will shape the destiny of the next generation. Dr. Jim Burns talks with former Promise Keepers President Randy Phillips about "Fathers and Sons: The Passage into Manhood." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.22.11 - Finding Healing for the "Father Wound" - Part 2 When a family is torn apart by divorce, some kids experience what counselor Dr. Norm Wright calls a "Father Wound." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Norm Wright on some practical steps for finding healing and hope. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.21.11 - Finding Healing for the "Father Wound" - Part 1 If you grew up in a home where your dad wasn't home much - or, if he was home, he was "emotionally absent" - you'll want to hear Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with counselor and author Dr. Norm Wright on healing those childhood hurts. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.20.11 - Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - Part 2 During his teens, John Baker discovered that alcohol helped to take away his insecurities and pain - at least temporarily. He'll talk with Dr. Jim Burns about why he now celebrates his recovery from addiction. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.19.11 - Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - Part 1 More and more Americans are turning to drugs and alcohol to deal with their feelings of loneliness and pain. Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author John Baker of Celebrate Recovery Ministries about how to find "Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits" without drugs and alcohol. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.16.11 - Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places - Part 2 In the Gospels, we read the words of Jesus encouraging us to seek so that we shall find Him. But where exactly should we be looking? Dr. Jim Burns talks about this crucial topic with Nancy Ortberg, author of the book, "Looking for God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.15.11 - Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places - Part 1 In the Gospels, we read the words of Jesus encouraging us to seek so that we shall find Him. But where exactly should we be looking? Dr. Jim Burns talks about this crucial topic with Nancy Ortberg, author of the book, "Looking for God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.14.11 - Passing a Legacy of Faith to Our Kids - Part 2 The best way for us as parents to pass along our faith to our kids is to actually live it out in front of them. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Crawford Loritts about more suggestions on how to do so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.13.11 - Passing a Legacy of Faith to Our Kids - Part 1 As parents, we can talk all we want about how to get to heaven - but our kids really want to know why they should want to go in the first place! Dr. Jim Burns is joined by popular speaker Crawford Loritts about some tips for passing our faith to the next generation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.12.11 - A New Awakening for Parents and Families - Part 2 One of the best ways to help our children grow in their faith is to make sure our own spiritual health is in order as well. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Michelle Anthony - author of the book Spiritual Parenting- on some practical ways to live this out. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.09.11 - A New Awakening for Parents and Families - Part 1 Too many parents are working extremely hard in hopes of giving their children a happy childhood. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and speaker Dr. Michelle Anthony about practical tips for helping to raise responsible adults instead. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.08.11 - Reaching and Relating to Your Grandchildren - Part 2 If you're a grandparent right now, you might be wondering exactly what kind of grandparents your grandchildren really need. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Tim and Darcy Kimmel on the topic of "Reaching and Relating to Your Grandchildren." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.07.11 - Reaching and Relating to Your Grandchildren - Part 1 Grandparents are playing a more active role in the lives of their grandkids - and it can be a very exciting season of life! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Tim and Darcy Kimmel - authors of the new book, Extreme Grandparenting - about keys to "Reaching and Relating to Your Grandchildren." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.06.11 - A Fight to Save America's Youth - Part 2 Kids are growing up in a culture that is growing increasingly amoral. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation about how parents can really dig in and help our children fight off the negative influences in the world today. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.05.11 - A Fight to Save America's Youth - Part 1 The culture wars have never been more intense. Our kids are under tremendous pressure to compromise their faith in Christ. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Ron Luce - the Founder of Teen Mania - about some practical ways for parents to stand in the gap for their children in this area. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.02.11 - Developing a Passionate Life - Part 2 How important is spiritual passion in the life of a Christ-follower? Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation on this topic with pastors Mike Breen and Walt Kallestad, co-authors of the book, A Passionate Life Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.01.11 - Developing a Passionate Life - Part 1 Each of us is born "hard-wired" with certain gifts, talents and passions. Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastors Walt Kallestad and Mike Breen about discovering these passions and then using them to live life to the fullest! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.31.11 - When "Mean Girls" Become Angry Moms - Part 2 Sometimes a young girl who becomes a bully is actually the daughter of a "mean girl" who never outgrew those tendencies herself. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Hayley DiMarco as they look at how childhood bullies try to cope with adulthood. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.30.11 - When "Mean Girls" Become Angry Moms - Part 1 Bullying has become a problem for young girls today - but what happens when these "mean girls" move into adulthood? Dr. Jim Burns discusses this phenomenon with Hayley DiMarco, author of the book, Mean Girls All Grown Up. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.29.11 - More Calm and Less Stress for Parents - Part 2 Families today are dealing with more pressures than ever before - and parents are really bearing the burden of trying to keep things "calm" at home. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Karol Ladd, author of the book, A Positive Plan for Creating More Calm, Less Stress Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.12.11 - Keys to Raising a Well-Behaved Child - Part 2 Kids between the ages of 3 and 13 are in the perfect place to learn how to mind their manners and reign in improper behavior. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with best-selling psychologist John Rosemond about the "Keys to Raising a Well-Behaved Child." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.26.11 - More Calm and Less Stress for Parents - Part 1 If the pressures of life are getting you and your family down, discover the cure as Dr. Jim Burns talks with Karol Ladd, author of the book, A Positive Plan for Creating More Calm, Less Stress Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.25.11 - Tips for Discovering How Your Teen is Wired - Part 2 It's not easy to have a meaningful parent-teen conversation - but it IS possible! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Katie Brazelton, author of the book, "How Your Teenager is Wired." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.24.11 - Tips for Discovering How Your Teen is Wired - Part 1 The adolescent years are a season when it seems like your "perfectly normal" son or daughter is somehow "abducted" - and replaced with an unrecognizable life force! Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and speaker Dr. Katie Brazelton about discovering exactly what might be happening in the mind of your teenager. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.23.11 - Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 2 In his book, Teenology,parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns draws on more than 30 years of youth and family ministry to give parents hope that their teens will turn out okay. He continues a discussion about how to find that hope and more during the often tumultuous teen years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.22.11 - Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 1 For more than 30 years, Dr. Jim Burns has dedicated his ministry to improving the quality of life for kids. In his new book Teenology,he encourages parents with some practical principles for helping families really enjoy having teenagers in the home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.19.11 - Connecting Your Family - Part 2 Families today are too overcommitted - which leads to feeling underconnected. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dave and Claudia Arp about keys for establishing meaningful connection points in your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.18.11 - Connecting Your Family - Part 1 Families today are too overcommitted - which leads to feeling underconnected. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dave and Claudia Arp about keys for establishing meaningful connection points in your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.17.11 - The "Soccer Mom" Who is Changing the World - Part 2 Global AIDS and extreme poverty are two of many calamities which can break a mother's heart! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Shayne Moore - the "Global Soccer Mom" who is reaching the world one mom at a time. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.16.11 - The "Soccer Mom" Who is Changing the World - Part 1 Shayne Moore had "the perfect life" as a wife, homemaker and mother of three young children. But a chance meeting with Bono from U2 turned her world upside down! Meet the woman known to thousands now as "the Global Soccer Mom" who is having a powerful impact on the world. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.15.11 - Speaking Out for the Voiceless Half a world away, a group of dedicated Christians is working feverishly on behalf of women and children battling HIV/AIDS and being sold into sexual slavery. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Gary Haugen from International Justice Mission about speaking up and speaking out for those who cannot defend themselves. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.11.11 - Keys to Raising a Well-Behaved Child - Part 1 Too many parents are working feverishly in hopes that their children will "turn out all right." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker John Rosemond about some practical and stress-relieving tips for developing "Well-Behaved Children." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.10.11 - Leading Your Kids to a Sustainable Faith - Part 2 Passing your faith in Christ on to your kids begins when you allow them to experience the peace, love and power of God for themselves. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation on this topic with Adam Stadtmiller, author of the book, "Give Your Kids the Keys." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.09.11 - Leading Your Kids to a Sustainable Faith - Part 1 An alarming number of kids who grow up in the Church are turning away from their faith after finishing high school. Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Adam Stadtmiller about helping our children discover that "works." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.08.11 - Filling Your Home with Faith - Part 2 There are so many resources available to parents to help us raise our children these days. But one of the most important aspects of parenting is also one of the most overlooked. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Pastor and author Mark Holmen about Building Faith at Home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.05.11 - Filling Your Home with Faith - Part 1 One of the most important responsibilities a parent takes on is passing a legacy of faith in Christ to his or her children. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Pastor Mark Holmen - author of the book Building Faith at Home - about some practical tips for "Filling Your Home with Faith." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.04.11 - Divorce-Proof Your Marriage - Part 2 Psychologist Dr. Gary Rosberg and his wife, Barb, are on a mission to make every marriage "divorce-proof." Dr. Jim Burns talks with "America's Family Coaches" about the 6 steps to follow for preventing divorce. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.03.11 - Divorce-Proof Your Marriage - Part 1 If you knew there were 6 steps you could follow in your marriage to eliminate the risk of divorce, wouldn't you follow them? Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Gary Rosberg and his wife, Barb, about keys to keeping divorce out of your marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.01.11 - In Defense of Traditional Marriage - Part 1 Traditional marriage is under attack by the liberal elite. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Willard Harley, Jr - author of the landmark book, His Needs, Her Needs - about the security, stability and permanence only a traditional marriage provides. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.29.11 - A Mom's Influence on a Boy's Journey into Manhood - Part 2 Moms who respect and admire healthy masculinity can make their boys believe they can grow up to become great men. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on this subject with author Rick Johnson. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.29.11 - A Mom's Influence on a Boy's Journey into Manhood - Part 2 Moms who respect and admire healthy masculinity can make their boys believe they can grow up to become great men. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on this subject with author Rick Johnson. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.27.11 - Raising Sons and Loving It! Part 2 It’s not easy being a boy these days - especially when adolescence begins! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Dr. Gary Oliver on ways you can really enjoy this season of your son’s life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.26.11 - Raising Sons and Loving It! Part 1 Society has put so much energy into helping girls grow into strong, confident women, it might seem as though boys can be raised on autopilot! Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Dr. Gary Oliver on the trials and triumphs of bringing up boys. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.25.11 - Developing Personal Integrity - Part 2 The key to future success for children is to help them learn the value of personal integrity at an early age. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Henry Cloud about helping our children develop personal integrity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.22.11 - Developing Personal Integrity - Part 1 Our kids are growing up in a culture that doesn't always reflect biblical values. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted counselor Dr. Henry Cloud about the basics for teaching our children to live lives of character and integrity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.02.11 - In Defense of Traditional Marriage - Part 2 Defending a traditional marriage isn’t always easy . . . but it is always worth the effort! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Willard Harley on avoiding the love busters that can be a challenge to any home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.21.11 - Keys to Becoming a Smart Stepmom - Part 2 If you grew up in a home where your parents divorced and then each remarried, you may feel as though you know what to expect in a blended family. Dr. Jim Burns once again welcomes stepfamily experts Laura Petherbridge and Ron Deal as they continue their discussion on some practical tips every smart stepmom can learn. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.20.11 - Keys to Becoming a Smart Stepmom - Part 1 Motherhood can seem like a difficult task - but being a stepmother brings with it its own set of unique challenges. Join Dr. Jim Burns as he welcomes Ron Deal from Smart Stepfamilies and noted blended family expert Laura Petherbridge for a practical discussion aimed at helping stepmoms and those who love them! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.19.11 - Finding New Life after Your Divorce - Part 2 More than half of all households have been impacted by divorce - but that doesn't mean the end of life as you may know it! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Bill Butterworth about picking up the pieces with God's help. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.18.11 - Finding New Life after Your Divorce - Part 1 When divorce hits your marriage, it may feel as though your life is over! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Bill Butterworth - author of the book New Life After Divorce - about some tips for starting over again. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.15.11 - Self-Injury: What Every Parent Should Know - Part 2 More than a decade ago, parents were made aware of the phenomenon of "cutting," whereby a person deliberately inflicts pain upon themselves. New research indicates this practice has become more far-reaching, as Dr. Jim Burns discusses the subject of "Self-Injury." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.14.11 - Self-Injury: What Every Parent Should Know - Part 1 A growing number of young people are experimenting with new ways to inflict pain upon themselves. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jerusha Clark, co-author of the book, Inside a Cutter's Mind, for a closer look at this alarming trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.13.11 - When Beauty Becomes a Beast - Part 2 Over the last decade of working with girls through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, author Michelle Graham has made some fascinating discoveries. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with her about Christian girls and body image issues. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.12.11 - When Beauty Becomes a Beast - Part 1 One of the greatest challenges for a teen or 'tween girl is to develop a healthy self-image. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Michelle Graham from InterVarsity Christian Fellowship about the importance of making this a priority. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.11.11 - Motivating Your Kids for Kingdom Service - Part 2 Even the smallest act of kindness can have a powerful global impact. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Paul Borthwick about tips for inspiring our kids to become "World-Class Christians." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.08.11 - Motivating Your Kids for Kingdom Service - Part 1 How can you get a Christian kid in the U.S. to care about suffering children half a world away? Dr. Jim Burns talks with Paul Borthwick, author of "How to Be a World-Class Christian," about some practical tips for doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.07.11 - Keys to Successfully Resolving Conflicts - Part 2 One of the key principles for establishing healthy boundaries with others is the ability to be able to confront a difficult situation in love. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation on this topic with noted author Dr. John Townsend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.06.11 - Keys to Successfully Resolving Conflicts - Part 1 Most of us do not enjoy confrontation . . . but learning how to deal with it is a key to emotional, relational and spiritual growth. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted psychologist and author Dr. John Townsend about "Keys to Successfully Resolving Conflicts." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.05.11 - Discovering Your Parenting Style - Part 2 Your "style" of parenting has as much to do with your son or daughter's personality as it does your own! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. John Trent on this most important topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.04.11 - Discovering Your Parenting Style - Part 1 So many parents aspire to just do a "normal" job of raising their kids. But as Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. John Trent, you'll discover the keys to unlocking your own unique parenting "style." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.01.11 - Becoming a Family of Value These days, it seems like marriage and the traditional family are less influential than ever before. Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular speaker Dr. John Rosemond about how you and your children can go about "Becoming a Family of Value" in this darkening culture. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.30.11 - The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 2 If your marriage is "Starved for Affection", listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns is joined by noted author Dr. Randy Carlson about why so many marriages are suffering from a lack of proper appropriate physical touch. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.29.11 - The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 1 Countless marriages are suffering . . . but it's not from a financial strain -- it's a lack of affection. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted radio host Randy Carlson - author of the book, Starved for Affection - about what couples can do to make things better. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.28.11 - Help and Hope for Desperate Marriages - Part 2 Every marriage goes through seasons of ups and downs - but if your marriage feels like it's near the point of desperation, you'll want to listen closely to the conversation between Dr. Jim Burns and Dr. Gary Chapman - author of the book, Desperate Marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.27.11 - Help and Hope for Desperate Marriages - Part 1 The divorce rate in the Church is nearing 50% - and many more marriages are in dire straits. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and counselor Dr. Gary Chapman about tips for helping your marriage before it hits the point of desperation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.24.11 - How Healthy Families Deal with Crisis Tough times hit every household - but when a real tragedy strikes, what's the best way to respond? Dr. Jim Burns talks with well-known grief and trauma counselor Dr. Norm Wright about some healthy ways to grieve loss. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.23.11 - Helping Your Kids Live Their Gospel Journey - Part 2 Greg Stier is President of Dare 2 Share Ministries - an organization dedicated to helping kids enjoy the adventure of living out their faith in Jesus Christ. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Greg Stier about "Helping Your Kids Live Out Their Gospel Journey." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.22.11 - Helping Your Kids Live Their Gospel Journey - Part 1 There’s nothing more inspiring than to see a young person really excited about living out their faith! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Greg Stier of Dare 2 Share Ministries about "Helping Your Kids Live Their Gospel Journey." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.21.11 - Experiencing the Difference Courage Makes - Part 2 Our kids are growing up in a culture where bullying is becoming more and more common. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author and speaker Paul Coughlin on helping our kids learn what real courage is all about. . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.20.11 - Experiencing the Difference Courage Makes - Part 1 Even though the Bible says that "Perfect love casts out fear," too many of us live our lives dreading the dangers rather than embracing the blessings. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and speaker Paul Coughlin about learning to unleash courageous faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.17.11 - Becoming a "Courageous" Father - Part 2 In 2008, "Fireproof" was the #1 independent film release of the year. Not bad for a movie made by a church congregation in Georgia! Next time on HOMEWORD, "Fireproof" Producer Stephen Kendrick talks about their next film - "Courageous" - and the importance of "Becoming a ‘Courageous’ Father." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.16.11 - Becoming a "Courageous" Father - Part 1 Sherwood Baptist Church was looking for a way to reach the world for Jesus - so they began making major motion pictures encouraging men to be more proactive in their faith. Next time on HOMEWORD, you’ll hear from Alex Kendrick - Director and star of the new Sherwood release called, "Courageous." He’ll talk about "Becoming a ‘Courageous’ Father." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.15.11 - Becoming a Smart Stepdad - Part 2 Is there a stepdad in your world who needs help scaling "Stepdad Mountain?" Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Ron Deal from Smart Stepfamilies Ministries and author of the book, The Smart Stepdad Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.14.11 - Becoming a Smart Stepdad - Part 1 With Father's Day just around the corner, many dads in blended families might be feeling a bit out-of-the-loop in terms of how to handle their stepchildren. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Ron Deal from Smart Stepfamilies Ministries about tips for blending better. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.13.11 - What's Up with Boys? It's tough being a kid these days - but it's becoming even more challenging for boys and girls to understand each other. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Crystal Kirgiss - author of the book, What's Up with Boys? - about some practical suggestions for helping teen girls (and their parents) get a better idea about young men. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.10.11 - Developing a More Excellent Marriage - Part 2 Ever wondered if it's possible to develop an excellent marriage without unconditional love? Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on this vital topic with Joey O'Connor, author of the book, "I Love You Unconditionally . . . On One Condition." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.09.11 - Developing a More Excellent Marriage - Part 1 When spouses love each other unconditionally, they can build a foundation for a truly excellent marriage. Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author Joey O'Connor about some practical tips for doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.08.11 - What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Enjoying Intimacy - Part 2 When a wife grows frustrated in her marriage, often times she pulls away from her husband in hopes that he will somehow "figure out" the source of her unhappiness. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery on the subject of helping women be more proactive and effective in improving communication - especially in the area of physical intimacy Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.07.11 - What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Enjoying Intimacy - Part 1 Many Christian couples face challenges in the area of physical intimacy - but it’s not always a matter of a husband feeling unsatisfied. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Juli Slattery - author of the book, "No More Headaches" - about "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Enjoying Intimacy." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.06.11 - Restoring Passion in Your Marriage - Part 2 Over the years, a husband and wife may find the passion and romance fading from their marriage. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author, speaker and radio host Dennis Rainey about keys for "Restoring the Passion in Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.03.11 - Restoring Passion in Your Marriage - Part 1 Remember the passion you felt for your spouse when you were first married? Dr. Jim Burns welcomes noted author, speaker and radio host Dennis Rainey for a candid conversation about the importance of "Restoring Passion in Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.02.11 - Dave Ramsey: Getting Control of Your Finances - Part 2 The recent challenges in our economy are causing all of us to reevaluate our spending and saving habits. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with noted financial expert Dave Ramsey about getting control of your finances once again. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.01.11 - Dave Ramsey: Getting Control of Your Finances - Part 1 The start of summer is an excellent time to give your family's financial situation a "once-over." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted financial analyst Dave Ramsey about getting your money under control once again. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.31.11 - Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World - Part 2 Author Mary DeMuth and her husband spent three years living overseas as part of a church plant. Upon their return, they found the spiritual climate in the U.S. to be decidedly different. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular writer about the "post-modern" attitude she noticed upon her return to the U.S. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.30.11 - Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World - Part 1 If you are in your 40's or 50's, you grew up in a culture that was shaped by the biblical worldview. But kids today are growing up in a decidedly different time. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Mary DeMuth about tips for dealing with this "post-modern" attitude that does not look to the Bible as the source of truth. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.27.11 - What Will Make Your Kid a Success? Part 2 The goal of parenting is not so much about raising good kids as it is about raising responsible and successful adults. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Tim Kimmel as they answer the question, "What Will Make My Kid Successful?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.26.11 - When Will Make Your Kid a Success? Part 1 Of all the unspoken cries of a parent's heart, one of the most common is, "Will my son or daughter be successful in life?" Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Dr. Tim Kimmel for a look at the answer to the question, "What Will Make Your Kid a Success?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.25.11 - When Christian Kids Rebel - Part 2 Just because a child is raised in a church-going home it doesn't mean that he or she won't go through a season of questioning faith in God. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Tim Kimmel about what to do "When Christian Kids Rebel." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.24.11 - When Christian Kids Rebel - Part 1 Even "good" kids can make some poor decisions. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Tim Kimmel about help for parents "When Christian Kids Rebel." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.23.11 - ScreamFree Parenting The breathless pace of everyday life is making it tougher and tougher for parents to keep their cool when disciplining their kids. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Hal Runkel about using "ScreamFree Parenting" with young children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.20.11 - The Lies We Tell Our Spouses - Part 2 Have you ever wondered what leads a husband to tell a "little white lie" to his wife? Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Tim Riter about why this happens - and some practical ways for both husbands as well as wives to avoid being untruthful with our spouses. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.19.11 - The Lies We Tell Our Spouses - Part 1 The key to effective communication in marriage involves always being truthful with our spouses. But sometimes this is "easier said than done!" Dr. Jim Burns talks with Azusa Pacific University professor Tim Riter on some of the more common "little white lies" wives tell their husbands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.18.11 - Avoiding the Mistakes that Can Sink Your Marriage - Part 2 There any number of reasons why a marriage might fail - but it is possible to avoid some of the more common reasons couples find themselves facing these struggles in the first place! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with counselor and author David Hawkins on this crucial topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.17.11 - Avoiding the Mistakes that Can Sink Your Marriage - Part 1 Have you ever wondered why some couples can actually grow stronger during a season of conflict - while others fall apart? Dr. Jim Burns talks with relationship expert David Hawkins about "Avoiding the Mistakes that Can Sink Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.16.11 - Drawing "Closer" to God and Your Spouse - Part 2 For nearly 35 years, Jim and Cathy Burns have been partners in marriage and ministry. Hear Dr. Jim Burns share some of the tips they've learned over the years for "Drawing Closer to Your Spouse and to God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.13.11 - Drawing "Closer" to God and Your Spouse - Part 1 For nearly 35 years, Jim and Cathy Burns have been partners in marriage and ministry. Hear Dr. Jim Burns share some of the tips they've learned over the years for "Drawing Closer to Your Spouse and to God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.12.11 - What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 2 It's easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of every day life that we forget the fact that we have a mansion waiting for us in heaven! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Randy Alcorn about how parents can do a better job of answering our kids' questions about heaven. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.11.11 - What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 1 If heaven is our forever home, why do so few believers know anything about it? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Randy Alcorn about what heaven will be like. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.10.11 - Getting the Most Out of Prayer - Part 2 Sometimes prayer can seem like a one-sided conversation where we do all the talking - and we expect God to sit patiently and listen to us! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Larry Crabb on "Getting the Most Out of Prayer." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.09.11 - Getting the Most Out of Prayer - Part 1 If you feel as though your prayer life has become stale and routine, you'll appreciate Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with author and counselor Larry Crabb on this very subject. Discover how The PAPA Prayer can help you in your quest for "Getting the Most Out of Prayer." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.06.11 - Communication Basics for Moms Lisa Whelchel is an actress and author who is a gifted communicator - and nowhere are her communication skills needs more than at home with her children! She talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about the benefits of "Speaking Mom-ese." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.05.11 - A "Biggest Loser" Who Gained Her Worth - Part 2 On Season 4 of NBC's reality hit, "The Biggest Loser," Julie Hadden came within 8 pounds of becoming the first woman to ever win the show. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this inspirational wife and stay-at-home mom as she talks about what she gained by going on the program. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.04.11 - A "Biggest Loser" Who Gained Her Worth - Part 1 Julie Hadden's weight was keeping her from being the wife her husband needed - and the mom her four-year-old son really wanted. She talks with Dr. Jim Burns about what motivated her to try out for NBC's "The Biggest Loser" - and what it feels like to gain so much worth after losing so much weight! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.03.11 - The 25-Day Financial Makeover - Part 2 After spending years covering financial markets for the Wall Street Journal, Francine Huff became a wife and mother. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this financial analyst on how she was able to bring Wall Street principles into her own home and experience a true "makeover." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.02.11 - The 25-Day Financial Makeover - Part 1 Even if your family's financial situation is horribly out of whack, did you know that you can take positive steps to reverse it in only 25 days? Author and former Wall Street Journal reporter Francine Huff explains how. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.29.11 - Movies Making a Difference - "There Be Dragons" Another "Movie Making a Difference" is coming out in early May - a tale of redemption, forgiveness and restoration based on a true story set during the time of the Spanish Civil War. Learn more about the biblical foundation behind "There Be Dragons" - in theaters May 6 - and discover how the making of the film led one of the stars to renew his childhood commitment to his faith in Christ! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.28.11 - Wounded Child, Warrior for Children - Part 2 As the President of COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, Wess Stafford has a heart for caring for the children of the world. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Wess about how his own tortured childhood led him to be such a warrior for children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.27.11 - Wounded Child, Warrior for Children - Part 1 When he was a young boy, Wess Stafford endured extreme sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Fortunately, God delivered him from his distress. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Wess Stafford about his ministry as the President of COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.26.11 - Strengthened by Trials, Stronger in Christ - Part 2 Millions of dollars and all the drugs he could do didn't lead to satisfaction so Brian Welch left it all behind to follow Jesus. Ironically that's when his real struggles began! He continues his discussion about being "Strengthened by Trials, Stronger in Christ." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.25.11 - Strengthened by Trials, Stronger in Christ - Part 1 When Brian "Head" Welch left the rock band Korn, he turned his back on millions of dollars - but found faith in Jesus Christ. He talks about the trials he encountered after leaving mega-stardom, and how God has made him stronger as a result of his many struggles. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.22.11 - Finding Hope When You Need it Most - Part 2 Hopelessness has become quite common in the world today. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted Pastor and author Jack Hayford about the hope that God offered to us beginning on the darkest day in history - Good Friday. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.21.11 - Finding Hope When You Need it Most - Part 1 When his son-in-law unexpectedly passed away, Pastor Jack Hayford was confronted with a sense of hopelessness he had never experienced before. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this noted author and speaker about what this season taught him about "Finding Hope When You Need it Most." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.20.11 - A Rabbi Looks at Jesus - Part 2 Many Christians focus their attention on the New Testament - while many Jews feel as though the Old Testament was written for them. Rabbi Jonathan Bernis continues his discussion on why the entire Bible points both Christians and Jews alike to the reality that Jesus Christ is truly the Messiah! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.19.11 - A Rabbi Looks at Jesus - Part 1 Growing up in a Jewish home, Jonathan Bernis thought he knew all about Jesus. But when a friend became a Christian and began challenging his beliefs, Jonathan changed his view of the Messiah, recognizing Him as the true Son of God and the pathway to salvation. He now shares this message with other Jews through Jewish Voice Ministries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.18.11 - The One Thing You Need to Build a Spiritual Legacy It’s the most often-quoted passage of Scripture. . .it’s crucial for us, as parents, to impart it to our children. Dr. Jim Burns talks about Deuteronomy. 6:4-9, also known as "the Shemah." why it’s so commonly recited and how it helps our kids become all God wants them to be. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.15.11 - Movies Making a Difference - "Truth Be Told" Walmart and Proctor & Gamble are bringing family movies back to network TV. Walmart's Ben Simon talks with HomeWord co-host Roger Marsh about the latest entry into this popular series - "Truth Be Told" airing on FOX Saturday April 16th. Learn more about a movie that won't have you diving for the remote to change channels because the content is all-family! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.14.11 - Becoming a Confident Parent - Part 2 Parenting can be a challenge - but it doesn’t have to be scary! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on some of the practical yet profound principles for "Becoming a Confident Parent." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.13.11 - Becoming a Confident Parent - Part 1 Too many parents lack the confidence they need to raise healthy, happy and secure kids. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers some practical tips for "Becoming a Confident Parent." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.12.11 - Finding Your Place in the Heart of God - Part 2 In the pages of Scripture, we read about Lazarus - but there are few if any details about what he said or how he lived. All we know is that Jesus loved him. In our continuing conversation with Joanna Weaver - author of the new book, Lazarus Awakening - we'll learn more about what the love of Jesus actually looks like in a relationship with one of His "friends." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.11.11 - Finding Your Place in the Heart of God - Part 1 We know that God is love - and that He loves us. But have you ever wondered what that process involves? Best-selling author Joanna Weaver discusses how the relationship between Jesus and Lazarus shows us a tender side of the Savior's heart that He also shares with us as well! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.08.11 - Movies Making a Difference - "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" The latest installment in the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie series was considered to be sub-par by some critics - but how exactly should we measure its success? Walden Media President Michael Flaherty talks about the video release of "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" - plus answers the question, "Will there be any more Narnia movies?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.07.11 - Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances - Part 2 Following Christ doesn't guarantee tremendous financial gain - but it doesn't mean you're sentenced to heartache and strife either! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor and author Wayne Cordeiro on the theme of "Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.06.11 - Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances - Part 1 Mother Teresa once said, "You'll never know that Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Wayne Cordeiro about what to do when you hit rock bottom - and contentment seems like an elusive dream. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.05.11 - From Deep Sorrow to Unexpected Joy - Part 2 Todd and Becky Dean both lost their spouses to untimely deaths. They join Dr. Jim Burns to share how God brought the two of them together and turned their deep sorrow into unexpected joy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.04.11 - From Deep Sorrow to Unexpected Joy - Part 1 Todd and Becky Dean both lost their spouses to untimely deaths. They join Dr. Jim Burns to share how God brought the two of them together and turned their deep sorrow into unexpected joy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 04.01.11 - Movies Making a Difference - "Soul Surfer" The whole world watched in awe as 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton survived a vicious shark attack. Now, she's 21 and the subject of a major motion picture, "Soul Surfer" which opens April 8th. She talks about how her faith helped her overcome her biggest obstacle - her fear that she would never surf again after the attack. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.31.11 - Rescuing Your Marriage Relationship - Part 2 If you or someone you know feels as though divorce is the only option for your marriage, Dr. Jim Burns and marriage counselor Robert Paul have some practical tips to share with you about "Rescuing Your Marriage Relationship." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.30.11 - Rescuing Your Marriage Relationship - Part 1 Conflict in marriage is inevitable - but it doesn't have to mean you're heading for divorce! Dr. Jim Burns talks with marriage counselor Robert Paul about tips for "Rescuing Your Marriage Relationship." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.29.11 - Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy - Part 2 Sexual intimacy in marriage can be beautiful - in fact, that's the way God designed it! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Smalley and his pastor, Ted Cunningham, on how to be intentional in your desire for beautiful intimacy with your spouse. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.28.11 - Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy - Part 1 Physical intimacy in marriage doesn't "just happen." Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Gary Smalley and his pastor, Ted Cunningham, on God's plan for sexual intimacy in a marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.28.11 - Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy - Part 1 Physical intimacy in marriage doesn't "just happen." Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Gary Smalley and his pastor, Ted Cunningham, on God's plan for sexual intimacy in a marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.24.11 - Making Peace with Your Father - Part 2 In a perfect world, we all grow up in home where Dad is present and emotionally available. Unfortunately, such is not always the case! But the good news is you can reconcile your animosity with your own father whenever you are ready to do so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.23.11 - Making Peace with Your Father - Part 1 One of the most important relationships we'll ever have can also be one of the most challenging - the one we have with our dads. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Dave Stoop, author of the book, Making Peace with Your Father. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.22.11 - The Influence and Impact of the Intentional Dad - Part 2 Intentional Dads have an impact on their children right now - one that will last for eternity! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author and pastor Ed Tandy McGlasson on this crucial topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.21.11 - The Influence and Impact of the Intentional Dad - Part 1 Fathers who are intentional, supportive and engaged in the lives of their children make a huge impact. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Ed Tandy McGlasson, author of the best-selling book, The Difference a Father Makes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.18.11 - Moving Your Family from Good to Great - Part 2 Not too many parents start their families hoping to have a "pretty good" relationship with their kids. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Carol Kuykendall, author of the book, 5-Star Families. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.17.11 - Moving Your Family from Good to Great - Part 1 The distance between a good family experience as a great one often isn't all that far! Dr. Jim Burns discusses this facet of family life with Carol Kuykendall, author of the book, 5-Star Families. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.16.11 - Raising Respectful Kids - Part 2 Whether or not your kids are well-mannered, they'll never learn to be truly respectful until they learn about self-respect. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Jill Rigby about the simple keys to "Raising Respectful Children." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.15.11 - Raising Respectful Kids - Part 1 Many parents are trying to raise kids who have a healthy self-image but author Jill Rigby says that the key to "Raising Respectful Children" is to teach kids self-respect. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with her about how we can go about doing that. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.14.11 - Surviving the Rude Awakening of Adolescence - Part 2 The only thing tougher than making it through the adolescent years is being the parent of a teen or pre-teenager. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers some clarity and good counsel when he talks with David and Claudia Arp - authors of, "Suddenly, They’re 13." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.11.11 - Surviving the Rude Awakening of Adolescence - Part 1 How does a perfectly polite, well-behaved 11-year-old turn into a wild and rambunctious 12-year-old? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with David & Claudia Arp - authors of, Suddenly, They’re 13 - about "Surviving the Rude Awakening of Adolescence" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.10.11 - Parenting a Hurting Teen - Part 2 Kids today are under more emotional pressure than ever before. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns concludes his two-part conversation with Dr.'s Arch Hart and Catherine Hart Weber about telling the difference between depression and stress in teenagers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.09.11 - Parenting a Hurting Teen - Part 1 When your teenager is "in a mood," is it possible to tell the difference between whether he is either stressed or depressed? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks witih Dr. Arch Hart and his daughter, Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, about identifying the signs of stress and depression in teenagers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.08.11 - The True Story of a Family Lost and Found - Part 2 Michael Moderow's drug addiction landed him in a coma with little hope of staying alive. But during his fight for survival, his parents and his brother discovered the road to redemption through their faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.07.11 - The True Story of a Family Lost and Found - Part 1 Joe and Karen Moderow had "the perfect life" - or at least that's how it appeared to their friends. But bouts with depression, tensions in the marriage coupled with drug and alcohol abuse by their sons nearly destroyed their family. They talk with Dr. Jim Burns about what kept them together through all the challenges they faced. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.04.11 - Enjoying Regret-Free Living - Part 2 None of us wants to make a decision we'll regret in the future. That's why Dr. Jim Burns is devoting another broadcast to talking with Steve Arterburn - author of the new book, Regret-Free Living. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.03.11 - Enjoying Regret-Free Living - Part 1 One of the keys to finding contentment in life is learning how to make good choices. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Steve Arterburn about how this process results in "Enjoying Regret-Free Living." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.02.11 - Building a Great Relationship with Your Adult Children - Part 2 Since 2004, the number of "twentysomethings" who have moved back in with their parents has increased 60%. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Nancy Williams, author of the book, Secrets to Parenting Your Adult Child, about this new era of raising kids. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 03.01.11 - Building a Great Relationship with Your Adult Children - Part 1 According to a recent report, as many as 40% of 18-to-35-year-olds rely on their parents as their primary means of support. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Nancy Williams about parenting our adult kids without coddling them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.28.11 - Helping Your Kids Develop a Positive Self-Image - Part 2 The teen and pre-teen years are a time when many kids try to play "the comparison game" with their peers. Trouble is - they always wind up losing! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks to a group of parents about helping adolescent children learn to accept themselves the way God made them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.25.11 - Helping Your Kids Develop a Positive Self-Image - Part 1 During puberty, just about every young boy and girl experiences a "crisis" of self-image. They're struggling to find out who they are! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns has some practical tips for parents about "Helping Your Kids Develop a Positive Self-Image" during this crucial season in life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.24.11 - Creating the Family You've Always Wanted - Part 2 Most of us come from what might be considered a "dysfunctional family" - so who knows what a "normal" family looks like? Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Dr. Gary Chapman on how to create the right kind of home - even if the one you grew up in wasn't all that great! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.23.11 - Creating the Family You've Always Wanted - Part 1 Over the years, the media have tried to "sell" our culture on what the "ideal family" looks like. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted counselor Dr. Gary Chapman about steps we can take to create the family system God wants us to have. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.22.11 - Restoring a Relationship with a Rebellious Child - Part 2 If there's a rebellious child in your world, you'll take heart when you hear Pastor Charles Stone and his daughter, Heather share their story with Dr. Jim Burns. Restoration is possible - but it takes willingness and work! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.21.11 - Restoring a Relationship with a Rebellious Child - Part 1 When Heather Stone was 13, she went from being a compliant "pastor’s kid" to an angry rebel seemingly overnight. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Heather Stone and her father, Pastor Charles Stone, about "Restoring a Relationship with a Rebellious Child." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.18.11 - Taking Your Marriage from Intervention to Celebration! Part 2 Even if it seems like your marriage is on life-support, there IS something you can do to help make things better! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with MarriedPeople.org Founder Ted Lowe and popular speaker Doug Fields. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.17.11 - Taking Your Marriage from Intervention to Celebration! Part 1 Strained marriages are commonplace in many congregations - but now there is something the local church can do to help ease the stress! Dr. Jim Burn talks with author Doug Fields along with Ted Lowe, Founder of MarriedPeople.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.16.11 - Differences in Marriage: His Brain, Her Brain - Part 2 Men and women are "wired" differently. These differences sometimes lead to challenges between a husband and wife. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Walt and Barb Larimore about how to benefit for those differences. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.15.11 - Differences in Marriage: His Brain, Her Brain - Part 1 The differences between men and women can sometimes lead to conflict. However, Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Walt Larimore and his wife, Barb, about how God uses these differences to actually improve the quality of our lives. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.14.11 - Laughter & Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage - Part 2 We live in a "disposable society." When something isn't working right, often times we throw it away - even a marriage relationship! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Mark Gungor about using fun and humor to rebuild a broken marriage relationship. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.11.11 - Laughter & Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage - Part 1 Have you ever looked at your spouse and wondered, "Why does our marriage stink?" Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Mark Gungor about "Laughter and Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.10.11 - Learning to Overcome Overwhelming Obstacles - Part 2 A popular country song reminds us that "The good Lord gives us mountains so we can learn how to climb!" Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Bill Butterworth about what a mountain-climbing journey taught him about "Learning to Overcome Overwhelming Obstacles." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.09.11 - Learning to Overcome Overwhelming Obstacles - Part 1 On a climbing expedition up an Arizona mountain, author Bill Butterworth learned a valuable lesson about perseverance - and physical fitness! Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular speaker about "Learning to Overcome Overwhelming Obstacles" in his life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.03.11 - The Dangers of Being a "Christian Nice Guy" - Part 1 Too many men in the Church today are trying to be "nice" instead of Godly. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Paul Coughlin on why this kind of thinking actually can do more harm than good! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.08.11 - Faith Conversations for Families - Part 2 Many times we parents hear the words, "Family Devotions" and feel we have to start preaching at our children. But there’s a more effective way to impart biblical wisdom! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.07.11 - Faith Conversations for Families - Part 1 It's not easy to get your kids interested in "family devotions" - but you can discover some practical ways for actually making "devotion time" fun for your kids - and relatively painless for Mom and Dad, too! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.04.11 - The Dangers of Being a "Christian Nice Guy" - Part 2 When Paul Coughlin married his wife, Sandy, they thought they would have a "nice" marriage. But in time, Paul came to realize that his wife needed a Godly husband rather than a "Christian Nice Guy." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with this popular author and speaker about his helpful transformation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.02.11 - The Dangers of Being a "Christian Nice Girl" - Part 1 Too many women are trying hard to be "nice" when the goal God has established for them involves being "good." Hear Dr. Jennifer Degler once again discuss the pitfall of placing "niceness" ahead of goodness in the Church. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 02.01.11 - The Dangers of Being a "Christian Nice Girl" - Part 1 In churches all across America, countless women are pretending to experience the joy of the Lord - but the façade can only last so long. Counselor and author Dr. Jennifer Degler discusses the traps to avoid in order to sidestep becoming a "Christian Nice Girl." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.28.11 - Arrange Your Life: Finding Calm in the Chaos - Part 1 The Christian life is a life of freedom - but it helps to have a"Rule of Life"to guide the way. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author Ruth Haley Barton about learning the right rhythm for your life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.27.11 - Becoming a Woman of Purpose - Part 2 A painful divorce left Dr. Katie Brazelton questioning her purpose in life. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular author and speaker about how she gained a new focus and now helps countless other women to do the same! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.26.11 - Becoming a Woman of Purpose - Part 1 Many women are struggling with a lingering sense of doubt - and the fear that their lives have no direction. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Katie Brazelton about principles found in her book, A Woman's Pathway to Purpose. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.25.11 - Feeding Your Kids' Desires - Part 2 Nearly 20% of the young people in our nation are classified as "overweight" or "morbidly obese." Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Steve Arterburn about healthy ways for Feeding Your Kids' Appetites for the good! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.24.11 - Feeding Your Kids' Desires - Part 1 God has created each of us with a certain set of spiritual, emotional, relational and physical "appetites." Dr. Jim Buns talks with popular author and speaker Steve Arterburn about encouraging healthy appetites in the lives of our children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.21.11 - Inspiring Purpose, Value and Strength in Your Daughter - Part 2 The book of Esther tells the story of a young girl who realized her calling was much greater than she had ever imagined - but God had equipped her for the task! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with authors Pam Farrell and Doreen Hanna about how we can encourage our daughters today to become the modern-day princesses they were meant to be. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.20.11 - Inspiring Purpose, Value and Strength in Your Daughter - Part 1 Authors Pam Farrell and Doreen Hanna are concerned that too many young girls have yet to embrace their royal standing in Christ. Dr. Jim Burns talks with these popular speakers about keys to raising a modern-day princess. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.18.11 - Teaching Our Sons About Authentic Manhood - Part 1 For more than a decade, parents have been using curriculum created by Pastor Robert Lewis to raise their sons to become "modern-day knights." Dr. Jim Burns talks with this well-known author about some practical tips for laying this kind of foundation for our own sons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.19.11 - Teaching Our Sons About Authentic Manhood - Part 2 Dads - raising boys to become modern-day knights is a primary concern for us. Listen closely as Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor and author Robert Lewis about how to do so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.14.11 - Raising Boys to Be Men - Part 1 Today's toddlers will become adolescents before you know it! And if you're the parent of young boys, you'll benefit from the wit and wisdom of Rick Bundschuh as he discusses important rites of passage boys need to experience in order to move into adulthood. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.13.11 - Teaching Your Kids Manners - Part 2 Taming your family "zoo" is important - but how can we, as parents, correct behavior without crushing character? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns again welcomes etiquette expert Donna Jones. They’ll discuss what’s involved in, "Teaching Your Kids Manners." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.12.11 - Teaching Your Kids Manners - Part 1 Parenting young children can be a challenge - especially when it comes to teaching them to mind! But parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with etiquette expert Donna Jones about how to go about "Teaching Your Kids Manners." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.17.11 - Raising Boys to Be Men - Part 2 Pastor Rick Bundschuh knows the importance of establishing milestones for young boys to mark their progress along the journey to manhood. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular author and speaker about how parents can create these opportunities for their sons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.11.11 - Raising Healthy Families - Part 2 Having lost more than 200 pounds, Dr. Nick Yphantides now considers himself to be a "health steward." Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular author and speaker about how he is showing others how to do the same. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.10.11 - Raising Healthy Families - Part 1 Dr. Nick Yphantides gave great medical advice - he just didn't follow it too well! Dr. Jim Burns talks with the M.D. who used to tip the scales at 467 pounds before going on what he calls My Big Fat Greek Diet and changing his life for the good forever! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.07.11 - Lose Weight for Good! Part 2 If you or one of your kids has ever struggled with being overweight, you'll be encouraged by Dr. Jim Burns' continuing conversation with Chantel Hobbs - the mother of four who lost more than 200 pounds while gaining valuable insight into her relationship with God. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.06.11 - Lose Weight for Good! Part 1 Chantel Hobbs used to weigh 350 pounds - but not anymore! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this mother of four about the difference between wanting to change and actually believing God can bring about those changes in our lives. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.05.11 - Reaching Your Kids with "The Almighty Bible" - Part 2 Anime is one of the most powerful influences on children today. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Ralph Winter (Producer of X-Men) and Pastor Charles Kim about the anime-influenced version of God's Word called, The Almighty Bible. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.04.11 - Reaching Your Kids with "The Almighty Bible" - Part 1 Ralph Winter has produced some of the most successful movies in Hollywood over the past 20 years - including X-Men, Star Trek and The Fantastic 4. He talks with Dr. Jim Burns about using new media to influence the spiritual growth of teens and tweens. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01.03.11 - What's a Father to Do? Even if you did not have a good model for fathering growing up, you can still become the kind of dad your own children want and need. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and speaker Don Schmierer on some practical tips for answering the question, "What's a Father to Do?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.13.10 - Confessions of a "Reluctant Entertainer" - Part 1 When she first got married, author Sandy Coughlin liked the idea of having guests in her home - she just lacked the courage to actually invite them! Dr. Jim Burns talks with the creator of the blog called "The Reluctant Entertainer" for a discussion about the many benefits of welcoming others into your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.10.10 - Exploring "Narnia" with Douglas Gresham - Part 2 It's one thing to read about Narnia - but imagine what it must have been like to be a part of its creation! In celebration of the release of the motion picture, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with C.S. Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.09.10 - Exploring "Narnia" with Douglas Gresham - Part 1 The Chronicles of Narnia are among the most beloved children's stories of all time. On the eve of the release of the latest motion picture in that series, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis, about how these stories reflect his faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.08.10 - Learning to Thrive in Everyday Life - Part 2 God created us to bear fruit in every aspect of our lives. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Catherine Hart Weber about flourishing rather than languishing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.07.10 - Learning to Thrive in Everyday Life - Part 1 We were not created to just "get by" in life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with psychologist and author Dr. Catherine Hart Weber about really flourishing rather than languishing in every area of your life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.06.10 - Defeating Your Personal "Goliath" - Part 2 As a child, popular worship leader Dennis Jernigan was the victim of sexual abuse. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this married father of nine children about what he learned about God's faithfulness and care during his long journey of healing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.03.10 - Defeating Your Personal "Goliath" - Part 1 Obstacles are a part of life - and sometimes the thought of trying to overcome them can seem overwhelming. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted worship leader Dennis Jernigan about what he has learned about "Defeating Your Personal 'Goliath.'" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.02.10 - Being "Trans-Parent" with Your Kids - Part 2 It's not easy to stay vulnerable and authentic with your kids when you have six of them living at home! But Pastor Jeff Schulte and his wife, Brenda, have created an atmosphere of "transparency" - and Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with them on how they make it work. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.01.10 - Being "Trans-Parent" with Your Kids - Part 1 As the parents of six children, Pastor Jeff Schulte and his wife, Brenda, know the value of authenticity. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this inspiring couple about maintaining clear lines of communication in a large home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.31.10 - Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 2 In his new book, Teenology,parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns draws on more than 30 years of youth and family ministry to give parents hope that their teens will turn out okay. He continues a discussion about how to find that hope and more during the often tumultuous teen years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.30.10 - Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 1 For more than 30 years, Dr. Jim Burns has dedicated his ministry to improving the quality of life for kids. In his new book Teenology,he encourages parents with some practical principles for helping families really enjoy having teenagers in the home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.29.10 - Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 3 Adolescence is full of twists, turns, contradictions and adventures - and that's just for the parents of teens and 'tweens! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns concludes his 3-part discussion on the answer to some of the more challenging questions about teens today. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.28.10 - Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 2 The teenager in a bad mood who leaves your home for school in the morning may not bear much resemblance to the happy-go-lucky kid who comes home that afternoon. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns once again welcomes pioneering youthworker Wayne Rice for a discussion on how parents can keep up with the everchanging moods of teens and 'tweens. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.27.10 - Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 1 If you're the parent of a teenager, you know that there are some times when your son or daughter just "doesn't make any sense." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns is joined in-studio by his friend and mentor Wayne Rice for a discussion on how to to try to solve the riddle that is often disguised as a teenager in your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.24.10 - What Good is God? Part 2 The Virginia Tech massacre - the slaughter of innocent people "in Jesus' Name" - just two examples of tragedies so great it might seem as though God really isn't that "good" after all. Author Philip Yancey continues his discussion on the answer to the question, "What Good is God?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.23.10 - What Good is God? Part 1 When tragedy strikes, many Christians turn to their heavenly Father for comfort. But what about those who see a disaster and wonder how a "good God" could let such things happen? Popular author and speaker discusses the answers he has discovered over the years to the question, "What Good is God?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.22.10 - Making the Case for Christ - Part 2 With Christmas just a couple of days away, now is a great time to revisit the importance of the birth of Christ and what His life means to us today. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with popular author and speaker Lee Strobel about his journey from atheism to faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.21.10 - Making the Case for Christ - Part 1 When his wife, Leslie, became a Christian, professing Lee Strobel was confused. He wanted to learn more about the "religion" he felt had "stolen his wife away." Dr. Jim Burns talks with one of the world's most famous "former atheists" about his journey from unbelief to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.20.10 - Making the Case for a Creator - Part 2 If you don't believe in God, does it really matter how the earth was formed? Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Lee Strobel, a former atheist and agnostic who developed an interest in Intelligent Design after following his wife into faith in Christ. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.17.10 - Making the Case for a Creator - Part 1 As an avowed agnostic, reporter Lee Strobel had no desire to determine whether or not God created the heavens and the earth. But once his faith journey began, he soon discovered the path to Intelligent Design that he chronicled in his book, The Case for a Creator. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.16.10 - The Importance of Daily Devotions - Part 2 It takes three weeks for a practice to become a habit - which means if you start today, you can get back into a routine of studying Scripture that will carry you all throughout 2011 and beyond. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on the importance of making Bible study a priority in your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.15.10 - The Importance of Daily Devotions - Part 1 Now is the perfect time to start making your New Year's Resolutions - beginning with your commitment to daily Bible reading. Dr. Jim Burns discusses turning a practice into a habit when it comes to the study of God's Word. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12.14.10 - Confessions of a "Reluctant Entertainer" - Part 2 With Christmas approaching, many women are dreading the crush of holiday guests who will be stampeding their homes between now and December 25th. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Sandy Coughlin, known for her blog, "The Reluctant Entertainer," discussing tips for surviving the holidays. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.30.10 - Help for Parents of Strong-Willed Children - Part 2 Do you have a child who has been classified as "strong-willed?" Well, it happens to the best of us - even to counselor Dr. Kim Storm and his wife, Ann! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his visit with the Storms for a look at more practical principles for winning the war of the wills at home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.29.10 - Help for Parents of Strong-Willed Children - Part 1 Dr. Kim Storm is a family therapist who understands how to deal with kids who are labeled as "discipline problems." But when he and his wife, Ann, realized their son, Taylor, was a "strong-willed child," their opinions changed a bit! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Dr. Kim Storm and his wife, Ann, for a discussion on this crucial topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.26.10 - Developing the Joy of Giving in Your Home - Part 2 Kids are growing up in a culture that tells them to put themselves and their own needs ahead of the needs of others. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Randy Alcorn about "Developing the Joy of Giving in Your Home." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.25.10 - Developing the Joy of Giving in Your Home - Part 1 Thanksgiving is an excellent time to have a dialog with your kids about sharing with others. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Randy Alcorn - author of the book, The Treasure Principle- about keys to "Developing the Joy of Giving in Your Home." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.24.10 - The Power and Potential of "Regular Guys" - Part 2 When problems arise in a marriage, many guys back away from them for fear that they aren't exceptional enough to deal with them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion about "The Power and Potential of 'Regular Guys'" with authors Bill and Kathy Peel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.23.10 - The Power and Potential of "Regular Guys" - Part 1 Too many men live under the assumption that leadership either means being CEO of a Fortune 500 company or merely bossing your wife around. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Bill and Kathy Peel about tapping into "The Power and Potential of 'Regular Guys.'" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.22.10 - Restoring Your Marriage after Infidelity - Part 2 When infidelity strikes a marriage, both spouses find their worlds turned upside. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation on this topic with counselor Wendi Carpenter, author of the book, "Betrayed Vows." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.19.10 - Restoring Your Marriage after Infidelity - Part 1 Over the past few years in her counseling practice, author Wendi Carpenter has noticed an increase in the number of couples looking for healing after experiencing emotional infidelity. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with her about the restoration process involved in setting things right once again. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.18.10 - A Guy's Guide to What a Girl Feels Think - Part 2 During adolescence, many boys develop a sort of "love/hate relationship" with girls their age. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with authors Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice about some practical tips for helping our sons understand what girls are going through during adolescence as well. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.17.10 - A Guy's Guide to What a Girl Feels Think - Part 1 When a boy hits adolescence, he usually begins to notice two things - the changes in his own body, and the changes in the way he feels about girls! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice - authors of the book, For Young Men Only - about "A Guy's Guide to What a Girl Feels." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.16.10 - A Girl's Guide to What Guys Think - Part 2 Teenage guys are a mystery to most teenage girls. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice, authors of the book, For Young Women Only: What You Need to Know about How Guys Think. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.15.10 - A Girl's Guide to What Guys Think - Part 1 Shy and insecure around members of the opposite sex - that doesn't sound like the way you'd expect a teenage guy to describe himself. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice about "A Girl's Guide to What Guys Think." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.04.10 - Fathers and Sons: Celebrating Rites of Passage - Part 2 Sanford Coggins and Geoff Moore were successful businessmen with biblical goals for their lives. But as their sons began to reach middle school age, they realized they needed to step up their efforts and become more intentional in teaching them about Godly manhood. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with these two leaders on the success of their journey. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.12.10 - Finding Rest from Your Worries and Fears - Part 2 The breathless pace of everyday life is making it a challenge to keep our focus on what God intends for us. It also becomes a potential breeding ground for unnecessary stress. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Ed Welch on putting worry and fear in their proper places. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.11.10 - Finding Rest from Your Worries and Fears - Part 1 Anxiety is causing all sorts of unnecessary stress in the culture today. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Dr. Ed Welch about some practical tips for keeping the peace in your heart and home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.10.10 - Finding Healing for the "Father Wound" - Part 2 When a family is torn apart by divorce, some kids experience what counselor Dr. Norm Wright calls a "Father Wound." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Norm Wright on some practical steps for finding healing and hope. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.09.10 - Finding Healing for the "Father Wound" - Part 1 If you grew up in a home where your dad wasn't home much - or, if he was home, he was "emotionally absent" - you'll want to hear Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with counselor and author Dr. Norm Wright on healing those childhood hurts. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.08.10 - Grasping Grace after the Death of a Child - Part 2 Jeff Morris spent the bulk of his lifetime taking his family an emotional rollercoaster ride that ultimately resulted in his death. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Charles Morris, Jeff’s father, about "Grasping Grace after the Death of a Child." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.05.10 - Grasping Grace after the Death of a Child - Part 1 When his son died from an accidental drug overdose, Charles Morris was left with more questions than answers. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Charles Morris father to father about "Grasping Grace after the Death of a Child." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.03.10 - Fathers and Sons: Celebrating Rites of Passage - Part 1 When their sons grew closer to middle school age, two dads became quite proactive in making certain their church would be equipped to help them move toward adulthood. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with businessmen Sanford Coggins and Geoff Moore about how they determined the rites of passage they wanted their sons to experience. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.02.10 - Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 2 In his new book, Teenology,parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns draws on more than 30 years of youth and family ministry to give parents hope that their teens will turn out okay. He continues a discussion about how to find that hope and more during the often tumultuous teen years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11.01.10 - Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 1 For more than 30 years, Dr. Jim Burns has dedicated his ministry to improving the quality of life for kids. In his new book Teenology,he encourages parents with some practical principles for helping families really enjoy having teenagers in the home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.25.10 - Dealing with Life's Difficulties - Part 2 Ever felt as though all of your best intentions wind up leading you to pursue "Plan B" instead? Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Pastor Stuart Briscoe, author of the book, What Works When Life Doesn't. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.22.10 - Dealing with Life's Difficulties - Part 1 Tough times are a part of life - but they don't have to defeat us! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and pastor Stuart Briscoe about What Works When Life Doesn’t. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.29.10 - What Good is God? Part 2 The Virginia Tech massacre - the slaughter of innocent people "in Jesus' Name" - just two examples of tragedies so great it might seem as though God really isn't that "good" after all. Author Philip Yancey continues his discussion on the answer to the question, "What Good is God?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.28.10 - What Good is God? Part 1 When tragedy strikes, many Christians turn to their heavenly Father for comfort. But what about those who see a disaster and wonder how a "good God" could let such things happen? Popular author and speaker discusses the answers he has discovered over the years to the question, "What Good is God?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.27.10 - What Does God Expect of Us? Part 2 Nearly half of the world's population live on less than $2 a day! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with World Vision President Richard Stearns about some practical ways your family can respond to this challenge. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.26.10 - What Does God Expect of Us? Part 1 Each of us is on a journey to discover our purpose in life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Richard Stearns - the President of World Vision - about how that journey often reveals are true priorities! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.25.10 - Dealing with Life's Difficulties - Part 2 Ever felt as though all of your best intentions wind up leading you to pursue "Plan B" instead? Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Pastor Stuart Briscoe, author of the book, What Works When Life Doesn't. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.22.10 - Dealing with Life's Difficulties - Part 1 Tough times are a part of life - but they don't have to defeat us! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and pastor Stuart Briscoe about What Works When Life Doesn’t. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.21.10 - Why Every Mom Needs a Best Friend - Part 2 Circumstances brought them together - but now nothing will tear them apart! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Susan Brammel and Teri Gundlach, two moms who became best friends and have built a life-time relationship for their husbands and kids to enjoy as well! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.20.10 - Why Every Mom Needs a Best Friend - Part 1 Susan Brammel and Teri Grundlach became friends when their children were very young. Today, after many decades of doing life together, they talk with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about the value of moms who build deep relationships with other moms. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.19.10 - Righteousness in the Midst of Ruins - Part 2 3 failed marriages - 2 grandchildren born out of wedlock - hardly the resume you'd expect from the youngest daughter of Billy Graham and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Ruth Graham about her ministry to those with broken hearts like hers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.18.10 - Righteousness in the Midst of Ruins - Part 1 She is the youngest daughter of evangelist Billy Graham and his wife, the late Ruth Bell Graham. But as Ruth Graham shares her life story, you'll hear her heart of compassion for those who have suffered tragedy and loss just like her! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.15.10 - Tips for Reaching Out to Hpyer-Connected Kids - Part 2 More than 1 million people each month visit PluggedInOnline for movie reviews and other media guidelines. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Plugged In's Publisher Bob Waliszewski about teaching "Hyper-connected kids" how to learn to make good media choices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.14.10 - Tips for Reaching Out to Hpyer-Connected Kids - Part 1 Human beings are hard-wired by God for community - but this generation of young people is "hyper-connected" for even more! Parenting and family expert talks with Bob Waliszewski - Publisher of Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" magazine - about some practical suggestions for engaging young people in real relationships. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.13.10 - Helping Your Kids Take Their Faith into Their World As the Founder of C28 stores and the Not of this World clothing line, Aurelio Barretto knows that young people are eager to share their faith with their friends. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this Christian entrepreneur about his vision for helping kids reach out to their peers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.12.10 - Eliminating the "Dumb Mistakes" from Your Marriage - Part 2 Do you and your spouse look forward to a weekly "date night" - or is it just another opportunity to repeat some of the "dumb mistakes" that plague your union? Dr. Jim Burns concludes his conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud about "Eliminating the ‘Dumb Mistakes’ from Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.11.10 - Eliminating the "Dumb Mistakes" from Your Marriage - Part 1 Too many married couples fear the one giant misstep that could knock their marriage off track. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Dr. Henry Cloud about the real matrimonial danger of not "Eliminating the ‘Dumb Mistakes’ from Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.08.10 - Growing in Love with Your Spouse - Part 2 Men - did you know that your wife is your "secret weapon" to a more successful life? Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Holly and Philip Wagner, authors of the new book, GodChicks and the Men They Love. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.07.10 - Growing in Love with Your Spouse - Part 1 With the average marriage facing a 50% chance of failure, imagine what might happen if couples committed to making their marriages extraordinary? Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Holly and Philip Wagner about some practical tips for making a so-so marriage great! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.01.10 - Shattering the Myth of "The Perfect Mother" - Part 1 The media makes it seem as though any woman can be the "perfect mom" simply by following the trends that THEY project. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Carla Barnhill about "getting real" with your husband and kids - and yourself if you're a mother. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.06.10 - Healing Your Marriage with Forgiveness - Part 2 Put-downs, thoughtlessness, rude comments - all of these can fracture a marriage in powerful ways. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on some proactive ways for using forgiveness to start the healing process. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.05.10 - Healing Your Marriage with Forgiveness - Part 1 Every married couple experience seasons when each spouse completely frustrates the other. Dr. Jim Burns offers some practical suggestions for beginning to repair some of the collateral damage our hurtful words and actions can cause in marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10.04.10 - Shattering the Myth of "The Perfect Mother" - Part 2 There is no multi-vitamin strong enough to turn a woman into "the perfect mom." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Carla Barnhill, author of the book, "The Myth of the Perfect Mother." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.28.10 - Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength - Part 2 A season of persecution can lead to tremendous spiritual growth. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Jim Daly - President of Focus on the Family - about growing Stronger during a season of struggle. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.30.10 - Defeating Disrespectful Behavior in Kids - Part 2 One of the biggest challenges for parents today is teaching their children how to have a healthy level of self-respect while learning to show respect for others. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author and counselor Todd Cartmell on the subject of make disrespectful behavior a thing of the past in your home! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.29.10 - Defeating Disrespectful Behavior in Kids - Part 1 The majority of parents today would like their children to show them more respect. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with counselor and author Todd Cartmell about some practical tips for showing young children how to demonstrate respect for their elders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.27.10 - Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength - Part 1 We often ask God for protection or provision. But discover why a dose of persecution might actually do the Western Church a bit of good. Dr. Jim Burns discusses this concept with Focus on the Family's President Jim Daly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.24.10 - Substance Abuse and Your Kids - Part 2 Kids today are growing up in a culture that places enormous pressure on them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Christian therapist, Sharon Hersh, about some practical tips for dealing with this growing problem. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.23.10 - Substance Abuse and Your Kids - Part 1 Christian therapist Sharon Hersh was stunned to discover that her teenage daughter was into "binge drinking." She talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about "Substance Abuse and Your Kids" and how her family overcame this growing trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.22.10 - Dealing with the "Mean Girls" in Your Life - Part 2 Ever wondered why girls can be so "catty" and downright mean to each other? Dr. Jim Burns continues his look at this topic with Hayley DiMarco, author of the book, Mean Girls: Facing Your Beauty Turned Beast Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.21.10 - Dealing with the "Mean Girls" in Your Life - Part 1 Bullying has become a bigger problem for kids today than ever before - and, surprisingly, it's girls who are bearing more of the burden. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth culture-watcher Hayley DiMarco, author of the book, Mean Girls, about this disturbing trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.20.10 - Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body and Soul - Part 2 No one can force you to lose weight or stop smoking. You have to choose to find healing from those medical issues. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Steve Arterburn about why Healing is a Choice. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.30.10 - Defeating Disrespectful Behavior in Kids - Part 2 One of the biggest challenges for parents today is teaching their children how to have a healthy level of self-respect while learning to show respect for others. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author and counselor Todd Cartmell on the subject of make disrespectful behavior a thing of the past in your home! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.29.10 - Defeating Disrespectful Behavior in Kids - Part 1 The majority of parents today would like their children to show them more respect. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with counselor and author Todd Cartmell about some practical tips for showing young children how to demonstrate respect for their elders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.28.10 - Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength - Part 2 A season of persecution can lead to tremendous spiritual growth. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Jim Daly - President of Focus on the Family - about growing Stronger during a season of struggle. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.27.10 - Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength - Part 1 We often ask God for protection or provision. But discover why a dose of persecution might actually do the Western Church a bit of good. Dr. Jim Burns discusses this concept with Focus on the Family's President Jim Daly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.17.10 - Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body and Soul - Part 1 Before any of us can be healed of a wound, we have to want to be healed. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Steve Arterburn about the courage it takes to heal hurts from the past. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.16.10 - What Women Want - Part 2 Author John Eldredge understands the motivation of men; now, he and his wife, Stasi, have uncovered the three core desires of every woman’s heart. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with John and Stasi Eldredge about "What Women Want." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.15.10 - What Women Want - Part 1 In his landmark book, Wild at Heart, John Eldredge touched a real nerve with men at odds with their parents, their faith and themselves. John and his wife Stasi join Dr. Jim Burns for a conversation about how these longings affect women as well. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.14.10 - Restoring Faith & Your Marriage after Emotional Infidelity - Part 2 After a promiscuous youth, Shannon Ethridge met a "nice Christian man," married him and thought she had put her past behind her. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular speaker about how past indiscretions led to emotional infidelity in her marriage and her faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.13.10 - Restoring Faith & Your Marriage after Emotional Infidelity - Part 1 As a young girl, Shannon Ethridge was the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of an older relative. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular author and speaker about how the hurts from her past challenged her marriage and her faith as an adult. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.10.10 - Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith - Part 2 Being the spiritual leader for your kids can seem like a huge task - but it doesn’t have to be! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on this topic with the President of Awana Clubs International, Jack Eggar. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.24.10 - Substance Abuse and Your Kids - Part 2 Kids today are growing up in a culture that places enormous pressure on them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Christian therapist, Sharon Hersh, about some practical tips for dealing with this growing problem. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.23.10 - Substance Abuse and Your Kids - Part 1 Christian therapist Sharon Hersh was stunned to discover that her teenage daughter was into "binge drinking." She talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about "Substance Abuse and Your Kids" and how her family overcame this growing trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.22.10 - Dealing with the "Mean Girls" in Your Life - Part 2 Ever wondered why girls can be so "catty" and downright mean to each other? Dr. Jim Burns continues his look at this topic with Hayley DiMarco, author of the book, Mean Girls: Facing Your Beauty Turned Beast Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.21.10 - Dealing with the "Mean Girls" in Your Life - Part 1 Bullying has become a bigger problem for kids today than ever before - and, surprisingly, it's girls who are bearing more of the burden. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth culture-watcher Hayley DiMarco, author of the book, Mean Girls, about this disturbing trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.20.10 - Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body and Soul - Part 2 No one can force you to lose weight or stop smoking. You have to choose to find healing from those medical issues. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Steve Arterburn about why Healing is a Choice. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.17.10 - Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body and Soul - Part 1 Before any of us can be healed of a wound, we have to want to be healed. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Steve Arterburn about the courage it takes to heal hurts from the past. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.16.10 - What Women Want - Part 2 Author John Eldredge understands the motivation of men; now, he and his wife, Stasi, have uncovered the three core desires of every woman’s heart. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with John and Stasi Eldredge about "What Women Want." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.15.10 - What Women Want - Part 1 In his landmark book, Wild at Heart, John Eldredge touched a real nerve with men at odds with their parents, their faith and themselves. John and his wife Stasi join Dr. Jim Burns for a conversation about how these longings affect women as well. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.09.10 - Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith - Part 1 When the Church mentors parents, parents can mentor their children -and the legacy of faith continues to the next generation. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jack Eggar - President of Awana Clubs International - about some practical ways for doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.14.10 - Restoring Faith & Your Marriage after Emotional Infidelity - Part 2 After a promiscuous youth, Shannon Ethridge met a "nice Christian man," married him and thought she had put her past behind her. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this popular speaker about how past indiscretions led to emotional infidelity in her marriage and her faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.13.10 - Restoring Faith & Your Marriage after Emotional Infidelity - Part 1 As a young girl, Shannon Ethridge was the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of an older relative. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular author and speaker about how the hurts from her past challenged her marriage and her faith as an adult. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.10.10 - Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith - Part 2 Being the spiritual leader for your kids can seem like a huge task - but it doesn’t have to be! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on this topic with the President of Awana Clubs International, Jack Eggar. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.09.10 - Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith - Part 1 When the Church mentors parents, parents can mentor their children -and the legacy of faith continues to the next generation. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jack Eggar - President of Awana Clubs International - about some practical ways for doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.08.10 - Living the Future You Were Meant to Live - Part 2 There are so many great opportunities for our lives - but sometimes we get so distracted by all of the choices that our lives begin to flounder! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with pastor and author Erwin McManus on "Living the Future You Were Meant to Live." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.07.10 - Living the Future You Were Meant to Live - Part 1 Erwin McManus believes that God creates each of us to be "pre-great." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this noted author and pastor about some practical ways we as parents can help our kids discover their destiny in the Lord. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.06.10 - Fitness for Your Family - Part 2 Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with fitness expert Dino Nowak on tips for achieving optimum spiritual, emotional and physical health. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.03.10 - Fitness for Your Family - Part 1 Diets alone are not the key to optimum health. Dr. Jim Burns talks with exercise specialist Dino Nowak about proper fitness for every family. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.02.10 - The HomeWord Guide to Parenting - Part 2 In his new book, 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family, Dr. Jim Burns outlines key principles for helping to create stronger relationships at home. He continues his look at this foundational guidelines you can start using in your home today! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09.01.10 - The HomeWord Guide to Parenting - Part 1 There is no "magic bullet" parents can use to insure their children will "turn out all right." Join Dr. Jim Burns as he looks at 10 foundational principles that can actually help kids grow up to become responsible adults who love God. . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.31.10 - The Only Thing Worth Chasing After - Part 2 If you're a parent, you're raising children in a culture that is constantly trying to lure them away from Christian values. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his look at how to keep our kids heading in the right direction spiritually. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.30.10 - The Only Thing Worth Chasing After - Part 1 Kids today are passionate about the things that matter to them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns challenges parents to encourage our kids to chase after the things that matter most in life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.27.10 - The Four Seasons of Marriage - Part 2 If it feels as though your marriage is stuck in a "wintry season" and you'd like to see a bit more "spring," enjoy Part 2 of Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman on "The Four Seasons of Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.26.10 - The Four Seasons of Marriage - Part 1 When a married couple moves from a season of warmth to one that's rather cold, they're experiencing two of "The Four Seasons of Marriage." Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and counselor Dr. Gary Chapman about making the most of every season. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.25.10 - Creating a Marriage Built on Love and Respect - Part 2 At the heart of many divorces is a basic failure of men and women to understand their roles and needs in a marriage. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Emerson Eggerichs, author of the popular marriage book, Love and Respect. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.24.10 - Creating a Marriage Built on Love and Respect - Part 1 When a man and woman "fall in love," there's a misconception that "love is all you need" to keep the relationship together. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Emerson Eggerichs about the role of love and respect in a healthy marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.23.10 - Developing Real Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World - Part 2 The key to building lasting relationships is to move past "love at first sight" and love's "second glance." Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor Kerry Shook - author of the book, Love at Last Sight - as they discuss why "last sight" love allows us to build real relationships. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.20.10 - Developing Real Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World - Part 1 Even though technology allows us more opportunities to connect than ever before, the truth is that most of us are really quite lonely! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and pastor Kerry Shook about taking a weekly "fast" from social media as a means for reinvesting our time and resources into relationships that will last! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.19.10 - Shaping Your Husband's Soul - Part 2 It’s no secret that women do a much better job of talking about relationship issues than us guys do. However, when the talk turns to the subject of their marriages, sometimes it can be helpful for women to get a man’s perspective. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with popular author Gary Thomas on the powerful influence a woman can have on her husband’s life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.18.10 - Shaping Your Husband's Soul - Part 1 Married women have the power to influence their husbands in ways that no one else can! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Gary Thomas about a man’s perspective on "Shaping Your Husband’s Soul." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.17.10 - Making a Good Marriage Great - Part 2 Whether you’ve been married 20 days or 20 years, it’s never too late to get the kind of marriage you want. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with marriage expert Dr. Dave Stoop about putting in the work to make that happen. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.16.10 - Making a Good Marriage Great - Part 1 Nobody gets married hoping that their marriage will turn out to be "okay. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted marriage counselor Dr. Dave Stoop about "Making a Good Marriage Great." Discover the keys to improving your marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.13.10 - Living "The Good Life" of Purpose - Part 2 Parents play a vital role in helping children discover their purpose in life. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Chuck Colson about what "The Good Life" is really all about. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.12.10 - Living "The Good Life" of Purpose - Part 1 Chuck Colson cares about kids. He knows that one of the best ways to help them become responsible adults is to teach them the importance of living according to the biblical worldview. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Chuck Colson about values and kids. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.11.10 - A New Awakening for Parents and Families - Part 2 One of the best ways to help our children grow in their faith is to make sure our own spiritual health is in order as well. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Michelle Anthony - author of the book Spiritual Parenting- on some practical ways to live this out. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.10.10 - A New Awakening for Parents and Families - Part 1 Too many parents are working extremely hard in hopes of giving their children a happy childhood. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and speaker Dr. Michelle Anthony about practical tips for helping to raise responsible adults instead. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.09.10 - Making "What's in the Bible" Fun for Your Kids As Co-Creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer used his passion for communicating with kids to create characters that passed along biblical truths. He talks with Dr. Jim Burns about his latest DVD series which answers the question, "What's in the Bible?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.06.10 - The One Thing You Need to Build a Spiritual Legacy It’s the most often-quoted passage of Scripture. . .it’s crucial for us, as parents, to impart it to our children. Dr. Jim Burns talks about Deuteronomy 6:4-9, also known as "the Shemah," why it’s so commonly recited and how it helps our kids become all God wants them to be. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.05.10 - Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World - Part 2 A recent survey of 8-to-12 year olds found that more than half of the kids questioned did not believe they had any hope for the future. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his discussion with pastor and author Chip Ingram on keys to "Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.04.10 - Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World - Part 1 We live in a culture that projects some pretty negative images of character attributes that are actually of benefit to our children. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted pastor and author Chip Ingram about "Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.03.10 - Texting Teens: A Parent's Guide to Social Media - Part 2 Kids today are more likely to use electronic media as their primary forms of communication. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with David Peck from Azusa Pacific University about how to parent a "Texting Teen." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 08.02.10 - Texting Teens: A Parent's Guide to Social Media - Part 1 If your teen or pre-teen spends more time sending text-messages than engaging in actual conversation, you’ll want to be with us for the next edition of HOMEWORD. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will talk with David Peck from Azusa Pacific University who will help us get a better handle the new world of social media. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.30.10 - Parenting Advice from a Youth Expert - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Doug Fields, a long-time high school pastor and Founder of Simply Youth Ministry in Southern California. They’ll continue their discussion on practical "Parenting Advice from a Youth Expert." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.29.10 - Parenting Advice from a Youth Expert - Part 1 Sometimes the youth workers at church can gain insight into the hearts of our children that we can’t always access. Dr. Jim Burns will talk with Doug Fields, Founder of Simply Youth Ministry in Southern California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.28.10 - Raising Bold Kids in a "Whatever" World - Part 2 Less than 5 percent of Christian kids live their lives according a biblical worldview - and a lot of their friends are guided by "So what?" attitude. Parenting and family exert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author and educator Sean McDowell on practical steps for "Raising Bold Kids in a ‘Whatever’ World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.27.10 - Raising Bold Kids in a "Whatever" World - Part 1 Kids are growing up in a culture that tells them that there is no such thing as absolute truth. As a result, many of them adopt a "whatever" attitude toward life. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and educator Sean McDowell about "Raising Bold Kids in a ‘Whatever’ World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.26.10 - Recognizing When God Speaks to You - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Priscilla Shier on a vital topic for this time of year. Join Jim and Priscilla as they discuss "Recognizing When God Speaks to You." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.23.10 - Recognizing When God Speaks to You - Part 1 In the busyness of life, sometimes it’s easy to miss the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit calling out to you. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns encourages you to take a few moments out of your hectic schedule to learn how to do a better job of listening! Author Priscilla Shier will be Jim’s guest for a conversation about "Recognizing When God Speaks to You." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.22.10 - Ditching the Debt Mentality - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Ellie Kay - author of a number of insightful books on helping families stay on a budget even in the midst of trying economic times. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.21.10 - Ditching the Debt Mentality - Part 1 Recent changes in the world economy have left many families wondering about exactly how to manage their household budgets. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with financial expert Ellie Kay about "Ditching the Debt Mentality." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.20.10 - Ron Blue: Keys to Financial Freedom - Part 2 Ron Blue is one of the premier authorities in the Church today on stewardship. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Ron Blue about ways for helping to get your finances in order in your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.19.10 - Ron Blue: Keys to Financial Freedom - Part 1 Hundreds of thousands of families have benefited from the wisdom of Ron Blue and his Mastering Your Money series. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Ron Blue for a conversation about "Keys to Financial Freedom." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.16.10 - Changing the Way People Think About Christians - Part 2 Nearly 7 out of 10 teens and young adults believes that the Church is filled with mean-spirited people. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with researcher Dave Kinnaman about "Changing the Way People Think About Christians." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.15.10 - Changing the Way People Think About Christians - Part 1 New research reveals that many teens and young adults have some surprising attitudes about the Church. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dave Kinnaman - one of the researchers who conducted this study. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.14.10 - Finding Your New "Normal" After a Tragedy - Part 2 On October 25, 1999, Carol Kent was awakened by a phone call that literally changed the course of her life. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this courageous wife and mother as she discusses how the events of nearly 11 years ago to continue to shape her world today. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.13.10 - Finding Your New "Normal" After a Tragedy - Part 1 A late-night phone call awoke Carol Kent to a new reality - her only child went from the U.S. Naval Academy to being charged with first-degree murder. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with her about "Finding Your ‘New Normal’ after a Tragedy." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.12.10 - Raising Healthy Kids in a Toxic Culture Children today are growing up in a culture that challenges their faith at every turn. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Bill Maier from Focus on the Family about some practical tips for "Raising Healthy Kids in a Toxic Culture." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.09.10 - Learning to Lead by Listening to God - Part 2 If you want your children to experience more spiritual growth, it’s up to you as a parent to set the tone in your home! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Ruth Haley Barton on the topic of "Learning to Lead by Listening to God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.08.10 - Learning to Lead by Listening to God - Part 1 Of all the different roles you play as a parent each day, the one that has the most powerful impact on your children is that of leader. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Ruth Haley Barton about "Learning to Lead by Listening to God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.07.10 - The Chosen Children of Adoption Jill Korey is an adoptive mom who knows what it's like to open her home to an adoptive child. Ryan Dobson is an adopted child who knows what it's like to benefit from such a home. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with with Jill and Ryan about both sides of the adoption equation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.06.10 - Practicing Oneness in Your Marriage - Part 2 When a former stripper married a theologian, their friends did not give their marriage much of a chance at surviving. Well, Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this fascinating couple - Dr. Sarah Sumner and her husband, Jim. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.05.10 - Practicing Oneness in Your Marriage - Part 1 Jim and Sarah Sumner work with married couples about what it means for "the two to become one" in a marriage. But that has not always been the case in their own marriage! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Sarah Sumner and her husband, Jim, about a concept they call "Practicing Oneness in Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.02.10 - The Power of "Being There" - Part 2 The teen and pre-teen years are exactly the time when kids actually need the presence of their parents in their lives more than ever before! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about the influence you can have on your son or your daughter simply by using "The Power of ‘Being There.’" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 07.01.10 - The Power of "Being There" - Part 1 If you’re a parent, your children view your very presence as a sign of caring and connectedness. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about how that principle is at the heart of some of the most powerful teaching on parenting the world has ever heard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.30.10 - Finding Intimacy with God Amidst the Busyness of Life - Part 2 In Luke’s Gospel, we read that Mary spent time worshipping Jesus while her sister, Martha, was busy working in the kitchen. And if you have ever felt more like a "Martha" than a "Mary." Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with best-selling author Joanna Weaver about "Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.29.10 - Finding Intimacy with God Amidst the Busyness of Life - Part 1 The busy schedule so many moms keep makes it seem virtually impossible to find any quiet time alone with the Lord. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with best-selling author Joanna Weaver about finding balance between the "Mary" and "Martha" parts of your day. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.28.10 - Being Adopted into God's Family After marrying and raising three children of their own, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth decided to adopt three more! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with the Chapmans about the special gift that adoption brings not only to the adopted child but also to his or her adopted family as well! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.25.10 - 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life - Part 2 If you knew you only had one month to live, can you honestly say that you would die with no regrets whatsoever? Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues an important dialog for parents to hear. His guest once again will be Pastor Kerry Shook - author of the book, One Month to Live. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.24.10 - 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life - Part 1 If you discovered you only had one month left to live, how would that discovery change the way you look at life? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Pastor Kerry Shook - author of the book, One Month to Live. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.23.10 - Transforming Your Relationships with Love - Part 2 Love has motivated some people to make some pretty courageous decisions. It has also been the motivation for some pretty tragic results as well! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman on some practical tips for "Transforming Your Relationships with Love." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.22.10 - Transforming Your Relationships with Love - Part 1 There are few forces known to mankind that can withstand the power of love. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted counselor and author Dr. Gary Chapman about "Transforming Your Relationships with Love." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.21.10 - Experiencing the Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls have provided historians both in and outside of the Church with amazing confirmations of the authenticity of history. Dr. Jim Burns talks with a number of internationally recognized Dead Sea Scrolls experts about the five newly discovered fragments acquired by and on display at Azusa Pacific University. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.18.10 - Adoption: A Beautiful Way to Build Your Family - Part 2 Kim Brown is an adult adoptee, and adoptive father and the President of Holt Children's Services which specializes in international adoptions. He continues his discussion with Dr. Jim Burns about Holt's outreach in Haiti and how things are holding up in the aftermath of January's devastating earthquake. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.17.10 - Adoption: A Beautiful Way to Build Your Family - Part 1 In the 1950's, Kim Brown was one of countless Korean orphans adopted by American families. He talks with Dr. Jim Burns about his role as not on the President of Holt International - an adoption agency - but also as an adoptive parent. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.16.10 - Developing a Heart that's Designed to Shine - Part 2 As a teenager, Christina DiMari used to go to the beach with her friends to escape the abusive environment in her home. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with this popular author and speaker about how God used her "ocean time" to nurture her passion to lead other young women to the Lord. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.15.10 - Developing a Heart that's Designed to Shine - Part 1 Christina DiMari overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become a shining star in God’s eyes. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular author and speaker about how she uses her love of the ocean to minister to girls and young women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.14.10 - Learning to Tame Your Busy Life - Part 2 If you feel as though you are too "overcommitted and underconnected," listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with popular author and speaker Valorie Burton about "Learning to Tame Your Busy Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.11.10 - Learning to Tame Your Busy Life - Part 1 Too many people are becoming "dangerously tired" by the hectic schedules they’re trying to keep. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers some strong advice to parents when he talks with Valorie Burton about "Learning to Tame Your Busy Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.10.10 - A Story of God, Dreams and Talking Vegetables - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Phil Vischer -the Co-Creator of VeggieTales who is now launching a kid-friendly internet site for video programming designed for children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.09.10 - A Story of God, Dreams and Talking Vegetables - Part 1 As the Co-Creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer discovered the powerful impact the media can have on children and families. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about a brand new online resource that will change the ways children look at television and the internet. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.08.10 - Helping Our Daughters Discover Their Destiny - Part 12 When a young girl is hurting and looking for answers, sometimes she’ll write to a well-known singer or actress for help. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with award-winning Gospel singer CeCe Winans about mentoring young women and "Helping Our Daughters Discover Their Destiny." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.07.10 - Helping Our Daughters Discover Their Destiny - Part 1 As a noted Gospel singer, CeCe Winans is a role model for many young women. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this Dove and Grammy Award winner about mentoring girls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.04.10 - Improve Your Child's Behavior in Only 5 Days! Part 2 In Ephesians 6, we find all the tools we need to "Improve Your Child’s Behavior in Only 5 Days!" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how to do so with his guest - Dr. Kevin Leman, author of the book, Have a New Kid by Friday. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.03.10 - Improve Your Child's Behavior in Only 5 Days! Part 1 More and more parents seem to be having "discipline issues" with their children - but it is possible to "Improve Your Child’s Behavior in Only 5 Days!" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about how to do so with his guest, Dr. Kevin Leman, author of the next best-selling book, Have a New Kid by Friday. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.02.10 - Why Everything About You Matters to God - Part 2 Have you ever wondered what kind of legacy you are living today . . . and how that will impact the legacy you are leaving for tomorrow? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Pastor Phil Munsey, author of the book Legacy Now. They’ll discuss "Why Everything About You Matters to God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 06.01.10 - Why Everything About You Matters to God - Part 1 Throughout the course of your day, everything you do, think and say has an impact on you as well as everyone else you come in contact with! Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Phil Munsey about "Why Everything About You Matters to God." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.31.10 - The One Thing You Need to Build a Spiritual Legacy It’s the most often-quoted passage of Scripture. . .it’s crucial for us, as parents, to impart it to our children. Dr. Jim Burns talks about Deut. 6:4-9, also known as "the Shemah."Discover why it’s so commonly recited and how it helps our kids become all God wants them to be. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.28.10 - How to Love and Be Loved - Part 2 We can't really love others until we learn how to be honest with ourselves. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author Dr. John Townsend about "How to Love and Be Loved." Discover ways you can really start loving the people who are most important to you. . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.27.10 - How to Love and Be Loved - Part 1 Is it possible to love someone without really caring for them? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted psychologist and best-selling author Dr. John Townsend about why loving people is the most important thing we'll ever do here on earth. "How to Love and Be Loved" . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 05.26.10 - Why Isn't Your Marriage Working? Part 2 Ever wondered why you and your spouse keep having