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Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Marriage - Part 2 Sometimes the busyness of life can lead a husband to believe he'll find more fulfillment in his job than he will in his marriage. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Chuck Mylander about a couple of ways for correcting this line of thinking! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Marriage - Part 1 Looking for a way to cut down on the amount of conflict you experience with your spouse? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Chuck Mylander about some practical tips for "Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Raising "G-Rated" Kids in an "X-Rated" World - Part 2 Children are growing up in a society where it seems as though what used to be considered pornographic is now acceptable. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author and youthworker Doug Fields about some practical tips for "Raising 'G-Rated' Kids in an 'X-Rated' World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Raising "G-Rated" Kids in an "X-Rated" World - Part 1 Modern society has become so overly permissive, your children may be more at risk of exposure to harmful elements than ever before. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Doug Fields about "Raising 'G-Rated' Kids in an 'X-Rated' World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting Tech-Savvy Kids - Part 2 When it comes to MySpace, Facebook and text-messaging, our kids still need us to "be the parents" and establish the structure they need to have a safe online experience. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues talking with author Vicki Courtney about this crucial topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting Tech-Savvy Kids - Part 1 The Internet is here to stay - and our kids are part of the generation that's fueling its growth. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Vicki Courtney about why so many kids seem logged on and tuned out. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Being a Great Parent, Raising Great Kids It's not unreasonable for parents to want their children to grow up to become great adults - in fact, you'll want to join Dr. Jim Burns and his guest, pastor and author Chip Ingram, for a discussion on why this desire is actually biblical! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 My 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 My 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 Is Your Child a "Technical Virgin?" Part 2 While their commitment to sexual purity is admirable, many teens and pre-teens are contracting sexually-transmitted diseases because of a technicality in that pledge. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Hayley DiMarco on helping parents answer the question, "Is Your Child a 'Technical Virgin?'" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is Your Child a "Technical Virgin?" Part 1 Many teens and pre-teens are taking "sexual purity pledges" - but, sadly, many of those same kids equate "purity" with "not having intercourse." Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth culture expert Hayley DiMarco on helping our kids distinguish between true and "technical" virginity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Developing the Joy of Giving in Your Home - Part 1 With Thanksgiving fast approaching, now is an excellent time to start a dialog with your kids about sharing with others. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Randy Alcorn - author of 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 Discovering Your Apology Language - Part 2 Apologizing is easier for some people than it is for others. But one sure-fire way to make sure your apology is heard and received is "Discovering Your Apology Language." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with popular author Dr. Gary Chapman on this vital topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Discovering Your Apology Language - Part 1 When you hurt someone - either with your words or actions - saying "I'm sorry" doesn't always get your apology across. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Dr. Gary Chapman about doing a better job of more effectively communicating with those we hurt by "Discovering Your Apology Language." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Successful 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 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 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 The Joy of Simplicity in a World of "More" - Part 2 We live in a culture where the accumulation of material possessions is viewed as "successful living." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Joanne Heim about uncluttering our lives. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Joy of Simplicity in a World of "More" - Part 1 A lot of what we do and what we have may be good for us - but the question remains, "How much is too much?" Join Dr. Jim Burns and author Joanne Heim for a conversation about how to experience lasting peace by uncluttering our lives. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Healing Power of Forgiveness - Part 2 Did you know that, when you forgive others, you yourself will experience emotional, physical and relational healing as well? Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Dr. Dave Stoop on experiencing this powerful deliverance. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Healing Power of Forgiveness - Part 1 When others do us harm, we have the power to forgive them because of what God has done for us. Dr. Jim Burns talks with his noted counselor Dr. Dave Stoop about putting this healing power into action! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Overcoming the Consequences of Porn Addiction - Part 2 If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction to pornography, you know how difficult it can be to break free from this trap. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor and author Daniel Henderson about some principles to follow for truly breaking free. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Overcoming the Consequences of Porn Addiction - Part 1 Daniel Henderson is a pastor who took the courageous step of confronting his entire congregation about the dangers of pornography. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about finding help for overcoming the consequences when casual use turns into a full-blown addiction. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mom, You Matter More than You Think - Part 2 When life gets hectic, it's not uncommon for some moms to question if all of the busyness they're involved in is really helping their husband and children. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author and psychologist Dr. Leslie Parrott about ways to help moms realize the tremendous value they always bring to the home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mom, You Matter More than You Think - Part 1 Modern society tends to devalue the influence of mothers on the family. Join Dr. Jim Burns and his special guest Dr. Leslie Parrott for a discussion about the crucial role moms play in the lives of their children and families. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shaping Your Daughter's Sexual Identity - Part 2 Young girls may learn "the basics" about sex and sexuality from textbooks or in the classroom. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with counselor and author Sharon Hersh about the role you play as a parent in "Shaping Your Daughter's Sexual Identity." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shaping Your Daughter's Sexual Identity - Part 1 The media has a powerful influence on the way our daughter's process sexual images in our culture. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Sharon Hersh about you as a parent play in "Shaping Your Daughter's Sexual Identity." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breaking Free from the "Thin Cage" - Part 2 Many women struggle with an eating disorder that is not commonly recognized - chronic dieting. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Constance Rhodes - a former college athlete who now counsels young women who may be facing this issue without even realizing it! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breaking Free from the "Thin Cage" - Part 1 Constance Rhodes was a top-level college athlete who always thought she was in good shape. But on this special edition of HomeWord, she talks with Dr. Jim Burns how she developed "exercise anorexia" - and the message she now shares with young athletes who may be headed down the same path. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Saying it So He'll Hear You - Part 2 It's no secret that men and women have different communication styles. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with psychologist David Hawkins on helping wives put their feelings into words and actions that their husbands will have an easier time understanding! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Saying it So He'll Hear You - Part 1 One of the biggest frustrations in a marriage is when a wife feels as though her husband won't listen to her. Dr. Jim Burns talks with psychologist and author David Hawkins about some tips for improving communication in your marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Learning to Recover from Loss - Part 2 Losses in life can hurt a family - but those wounds can be even more painful during anniversaries or holidays. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted trauma counselor Norm Wright about how to find healing after a loss. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Learning to Recover from Loss - Part 1 When tragedy strikes, it's not always possible to recover from the damage that loss brings. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted trauma counselor Norm Wright about tips for learning how to recover from tragedy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Successful 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 Are You a "Pushover Parent?" A growing number of parents are trying so hard to become "best friends" with their kids that they’re having difficulty being parents. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted psychologist Dr. Bill Maier about this problem. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keys to Living a Life of Significance - Part 2 James Brown is known to millions of football fans as the host of the "NFL Today" on CBS. But it's his faith in God that compels him to share the "Keys to Living a Life of Significance" with young people all over the country. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keys to Living a Life of Significance - Part 1 James Brown is known to millions of football fans as the host of the "NFL Today" on CBS. But it's his faith in God that compels him to share the "Keys to Living a Life of Significance" with young people all over the country. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life - Part 2 Deborah Smith Pegues walked away from her "dream job" as the Chief Financial Officer for a major corporation because the stress was simply too much for her to bear. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular author and speaker about what this experience taught her about "Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life - Part 1 Stress has become an epidemic in our society today. And while it is impossible to avoid, Dr. Jim Burns and author Deborah Smith Pegues have some practical tips for you for "Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4 Habits of Highly Ineffective Couples - Part 2 If you've ever tried to explain something to your spouse - and your spouse automatically assumed the worst about what you were trying to communicate - then you've experienced one of the "4 Habits of Highly Ineffective Couples." Join Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Dennis Lowe and Dr. Emily Scott-Lowe as they talk about some practical tips for avoiding these bad "habits" in marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4 Habits of Highly Ineffective Couples - Part 1 Do simple disagreements with your spouse often escalate into all-night arguments? Join Dr. Jim Burns and his guests - Dr. Dennis Lowe and Dr. Emily Scott-Lowe - as they discuss some practical principles for avoiding the "4 Habits of Highly Ineffective Couples." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 2 Physical intimacy is an important part of marriage - but it involves more than just what happens "behind closed doors." Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Randy Carlson about why hugs, hand-holding and tender words underscore "The Importance of Affection in Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 1 Many marriages today are suffering from a lack of adequate affection. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted speaker and author Randy Carlson about reversing that trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Sex - Part 2 Kids are growing up in a sex-saturated culture so it's up to us as parents to teach them biblical sexuality. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how to establish a Pure Foundation for children of any age to understand God's plan for sex and sexuality. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Sex - Part 1 Sex was God's idea - He created it. Dr. Jim Burns talks about some practical, age-appropriate ways for parents to introduce biblical sexuality to children at various stages of their development. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New Life After 9/11: A Survivor's Story On the morning of September 11, 2001, Leslie Haskin watched her dream job and perfect life implode in the rubble of the World Trade Center Tower attacks. On the anniversary of this spectacular tragedy, she talks with Dr. Jim Burns about the new life she has found. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 continues his conversation with author Randy Alcorn on how to teach our kids about getting excited about heaven. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Help for Parents of Teens and 'Tweens - Part 2 If you're the parent of a teen or 'tween, you don't have to be perfect - just prepared! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Pam Farrell - author of the book, Got Teens? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for Parents of Teens and 'Tweens - Part 1 Author Pam Farrell describes the adolescent years as an "enjoyable whirlwind" of emotions and discovery. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Pam Farrell for a conversation about "Help for Parents for Teens and 'Tweens." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 A Story of God, Dreams and 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 Discovering God's Way of Handling Money - Part 2 It's not easy to live completely debt-free in modern society . . . but the Bible is clear that"The borrower is servant to the lender."Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation on this topic with Howard Dayton, Founder of Crown Financial Ministries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Craving the Life God Chooses for You One of the most common questions people ask is,"What does God want me to do with the rest of my life?"Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Jerusha Clark about"Craving the Life God Chooses for You." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Build Character in Your Kids - Part 2 Every child is born with the capacity to live a life of character. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his look at some tips for parents on"How to Build Character in Your Kids."Pat Williams of the NBA's Orlando Magic will be Jim's guest. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Paradise in Your Marriage - Part 2 Many young adults are delaying marriage in hopes of finding the "perfect mate." Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Jimmy Evans on why two "imperfect people" actually have a better chance of "Finding Paradise in Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Paradise in Your Marriage - Part 1 The media tell us that there's a perfect "soulmate" awaiting everyone who wants to be married. Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Jimmy Evans about how the rest of us "imperfect people" can find paradise in marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Being the Parent Your Kids Need - Part 2 We live in a culture where youth is praised and growing older is seen as something to be avoided. Dr. Jim Burns continues his timely discussion with authors Kendra and John Smiley on the importance of "Being the Parents You Kids Need." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Being the Parent Your Kids Need - Part 1 Children of every age need parents who will show them what it means to be an adult. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Kendra and John Smiley about "Being the Parent Your Kids Need." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Embracing the God-Filled Life Many young people are questioning why there is so much disagreement between the world's major religions. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and teacher Anne Graham Lotz about looking past religious differences and "Embracing the God-Filled Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Raising a Spiritually Strong Daughter - Part 2 There are so many negative influences affecting young women today - but it is possible to have a positive influence on them! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Susie Shellenberger about "Raising a Spiritually Strong Daughter." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Raising a Spiritually Strong Daughter - Part 1 One of the most common questions Christian moms ask is, "How can I pass on a legacy of faith to my daughter?" Dr. Jim Burns talks with Brio magazine Founder Susie Shellenberger about the keys to "Raising a Spiritually Strong Daughter." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids - Part 2 Every parent has been faced with a situation where telling our kids the truth about a reality in life seemed too painful. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with Dr. Chuck Borsellino on the dangers of letting that happen. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids - Part 1 As parents, we all want what's best for our children. Unfortunately, some times we end up bending the truth a bit to keep from hurting their feelings! Join parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns for a discussion with Chuck Borsellino - author of the book, Pinocchio Parenting - as they talk about some of the "Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Healing from Sexual Abuse - Part 2 Sometimes the trauma of sexual abuse can seem too overwhelming to get beyond. But if that's your story right now, you'll be encouraged by Dr. Jim Burns' continuing conversation with author Jan Morrison about "Healing from Sexual Abuse." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Healing from Sexual Abuse - Part 1 Author Jan Morrison endured years of childhood sexual abuse - only to be followed by a rape in her adult years. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this inspiring educator about some practical tips for "Healing from Sexual Abuse." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Husband's Loss, A Family's Hope - Part 2 After 15 years of what seemed like a relatively "normal" marriage, Bill and Nancy Hendricks were hit with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author Bill Hendricks about his wife, Nancy's, brave battle with breast cancer - and the hope she gave him and their daughters in her final days. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dating God's Way - Part 2 More and more single parents are trying to navigate the dating scene while keeping their kids in line. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud on the topic of "Dating God's Way." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Husband's Loss, A Family's Hope - Part 1 When Bill Hendricks learned that his wife, Nancy, had breast cancer, hope was hard to find. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this devoted husband and father about how his family grew stronger during his wife's courageous battle. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dating God's Way - Part 1 With only 25% of American households falling into the category of "Traditional family," more and more adults find themselves in the dating season again. Dr. Jim Burns talks about this subject with Dr. Henry Cloud - author of the book, How to Get a Date Worth Keeping. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is Your Daughter Too "Sexy?" Part 2 The pressure for teen and pre-teen girls to "look sexy" is powerful - and even Christian girls are feeling the pressure to conform. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Hayley DiMarco about helping girls in the church learn how to dress fashionably without being too provocative. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is Your Daughter Too "Sexy?" Part 1 Back-to-school shopping for teen and pre-teen girls can be a real challenge for their parents because of the provocative clothing styles girls love. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about this subject with Hayley DiMarco, author of the book, Sexy Girls "Is Your Daughter Too Sexy?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Discovering a Man's Passion - Part 2 Too many men are living relatively "tame" lives instead of the passionate and purposeful lives God is calling them to live! Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular Moody Broadcasting radio host Mark Elfstrand about how to discover the 10 Passions of a Man's Soul. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Discovering a Man's Passion - Part 1 Too many men are living relatively "tame" lives instead of the passionate and purposeful lives God is calling them to live! Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular Moody Broadcasting radio host Mark Elfstrand about how to discover the 10 Passions of a Man's Soul. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 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 realtionships. 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 Getting the Marriage You Want - Part 2 Best-selling author Gary Smalley says there are six commitments every couple makes that will determine the destiny of their relationship. He talks with Dr. Jim Burns about how those commitments will influence "Getting the Marriage You Want." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Getting the Marriage You Want - Part 1 Did you know that there are six "commitments" every married couple will make that will impact that destiny of their marriage? Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with best-selling author Gary Smalley about what these "commitments" are. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 What 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 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 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 Strategies for Single Parents - Part 2 84% of all single parents in the U.S. are women - so Dr. Jim Burns and parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman want to give you some practical tips for thriving during this challenging season as they continue their conversation about "Strategies for Single Parents." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Strategies for Single Parents - Part 1 With more than 20 million children currently living in single-parent homes, it's crucial for the Church to understand how to support these households. Join Dr. Jim Burns and his special guest Dr. Kevin Leman as they discuss "Strategies for Single Parents." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Avoiding the Mistakes that Can Sink Your Marriage - Part 2 There are any number of reasons a marriage might "sink" - but it's not always a calamity or infidelity that does the relationship in! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Dr. David Hawkins about "Avoiding the Mistakes that Can Sink Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 noticable than in marriage. Dr. Jim Burns talks with best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs about keys for Cracking the Communication Codewith your spouse. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding the Cure for the Common Life - Part 2 Even though each of us has been fearfully and wonderfully made by God, we all still have moments of feeling "ordinary" at times. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor and author Max Lucado about "Finding the Cure for the Common Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding the Cure for the Common Life - Part 1 Summer is sometimes a season for reflection - so, if you feel as though your life is in a rut, you'll want to hear Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with popular author Max Lucado on the topic of "Finding the Cure for the Common Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - Part 2 You don't need seminary training to experience spiritual growth! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with author John Ortberg about some "Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People" that can engergize your family's spiritual growth! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - Part 1 Growing in your faith is important - but it doesn't have to be difficult. Dr. Jim Burns welcomes popular pastor and author John Ortberg to the studio for a conversation about "Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 The Remarried Couple's Guide to Lasting Love - Part 2 Walking down the aisle for the second or third time can bring a new set of challenges to a marriage. That's why, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Ginger Kolbaba, about "The Remarried Couple's Guide to Lasting Love." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Remarried Couple's Guide to Lasting Love - Part 1 Ginger Kolbaba's wedding day was her first but her husband's second. She'll talk with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about making a partially blended family blend better. "The Remarried Couple's Guide to Lasting Love" will be our theme. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ending the Divorce Cycle in Your Marriage - Part 2 67% of all kids under the age of 10 right now will spend at least part of their pre-teen and teen years living with only one of their parents. Dr. Jim Burns continues his two-part discussion with Dr. John Trent on putting an end to the cycle of divorce in modern culture. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ending the Divorce Cycle in Your Marriage - Part 1 Even if you didn't grow up in a home affected by divorce, you can be part of the Transitional Generation that is working to eliminate it from the culture. Dr. Jim Burns talks with counselor and author Dr. John Trent about "Ending the Divorce Cycle" starting with your own marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 3 Sometimes our teenagers are a great source of joy. Other times they're just plain weird! Dr. Jim Burns concludes his three-part conversation with author Wayne Rice about the answer to the question, "Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 2 Having raised three teenagers of his own, Dr. Jim Burns knows the teen years can be a challenge - both for kids as well as their parents! He talks with youth expert Wayne Rice about some practical ways for understanding what your teen is experiencing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 1 In more than 30 years of youth and family ministry, one of the most common questions Dr. Jim Burns has been asked is, "Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?" Join him for the start of a three-part discussion on the answer to that question with his special guest Wayne Rice. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help and Hope for Single Moms - Part 2 15 years ago, author Lela Gilbert unexpectedly found herself in a season of single parenting that continues today. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Lela Gilbert about "Help and Hope for Single Moms." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help and Hope for Single Moms - Part 1 Single moms know the feeling of doing twice the work as a two-parent family. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and single parent Lela Gilbert about the hope she found once her marriage ended. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 Being a Dad Who Makes a Difference - Part 2 Ed McGlasson’s stepdad taught him life lessons that led him to NFL satisfaction and then a successful pulpit ministry. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with the man whose own five children have taught him the value of "Being a Dad Who Makes a Difference." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Being a Dad Who Makes a Difference - Part 1 Though his own father died right before he was born, Ed McGlasson still feels the influence of this important man in his life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this pastor and former NFL star about "Being a Dad Who Makes a Difference" in the lives of his children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 Help Your Son Win Every Young Man's Battle - Part 2 Growing up can be a real challenge - especially for boys entering adolescence. Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with award-winning author Fred Stoeker about some practical ways we can keep our sons sexually pure. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help Your Son Win Every Young Man's Battle - Part 1 Kids today are growing up in a culture that's filled with lots of sexual imagery. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Fred Stoeker about steps we can take to help our sons develop a healthy sexual identity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 John Eldredge: What Real Manhood Means - Part 2 John Eldredge has influenced thousands of men by showing them how to follow the map for their "masculine journey." Dr. Jim Burns continues his thought-provoking discussion with this popular author and speaker about what real manhood means. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 The Busy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Vacation - Part 2 The freedom we experienced during our childhood summer vacations seems to disappear when we approach this season as parents. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Kathy Peel - AOL's Family and Kid Coach. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Busy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Vacation - Part 1 When kids hear the words, summer vacation, their first thought is, "No school!" For busy moms, though, their first thought is often, "Help me!" Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Kathy Peel - AOL's Family and Kid Coach - for a conversation about "The Busy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Vacation." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 new 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 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 Creating Intimacy in Your Marriage - Part 2 Whether your marriage only needs a "minor tune-up" or a "major overhaul," you can create the intimacy you and your spouse long for! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers practical ways for rekindling romance in your marriage through affection, warmth and encouragement. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating Intimacy in Your Marriage - Part 1 Intimacy is at the heart of every successful marriage. Jim talks about how to create the intimacy your marriage needs. You can rekindle romance through affection, warmth and encouragement. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Seem Fair - Part 2 When innocent people suffer, we often wonder, "Why would God let something like this happen to them?" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Stan Jantz about "Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Seem Fair." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Seem Fair - Part 1 There are times in life when our circumstances are so difficult, we find ourselves wondering if God really cares about us. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Stan Jantz about "Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Seem Fair." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 A Teenage Girl's Recovery from Anorexia - Part 1 When Christie Pettit left her home in Houston for a tennis scholarship at the University of Virginia, she never imagined she'd wind up battling anorexia. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Christie about her struggle to recover. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ending the Homework Hassle - Part 2 Dr. John Rosemond has developed a method for helping parents in their desire for "Ending the Homework Hassle" with kids. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Dr. Rosemond for an informative discussion on how to go about doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Every Marriage Needs a Mentor Can your marriage survive without the counsel of another couple who’s already experienced what you’re living through? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with relationship coaches Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott about “Why Every Marriage Needs a Mentor.” Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Why Isn't Your Marriage Working? Part 1 Every married couple has a "DNA" of sorts that can predict certain behaviors and outcomes. Dr. Jim Burns talks with researcher Dr. Robert Paul about how the DNA of relationships for couples can answer the question, "Why Isn’t Your Marriage Working?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 new 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 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 Creating Intimacy in Your Marriage - Part 2 Whether your marriage only needs a "minor tune-up" or a "major overhaul," you can create the intimacy you and your spouse long for! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers practical ways for rekindling romance in your marriage through affection, warmth and encouragement. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Isn't Your Marriage Working? Part 2 Ever wondered why you and your spouse keep having the same arguments over and over again? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with counselor and researcher Dr. Robert Paul about the DNA of relationships for married couples. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating Intimacy in Your Marriage - Part 1 Intimacy is at the heart of every successful marriage. Jim talks about how to create the intimacy your marriage needs. You can rekindle romance through affection, warmth and encouragement. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 new book, Have a New Kid by Friday. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 Overcoming Peer Pressure - Part 2 It's no secret that our kids are dealing with an awful lot of peer pressure at school. But that doesn't mean we don't also have to deal with the effects of negative peer influence as adult! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Ed Welch about "Overcoming Peer Pressure" at any age. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Overcoming Peer Pressure - Part 1 Peer pressure is something every kid must confront. But just because you've made it through adolescence that doesn't mean you'll never have to face peer pressure in your adult years. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Ed Welch about "Overcoming Peer Pressure" in any season of life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Frank Peretti: Dealing with Bullies - Part 2 As a child, best-selling author Frank Peretti was bullied, hassled and teased at school because of his appearance. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this award-winning writer about his two new books on the topic and the one caring adult who helped stop the bullying once and for all. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Frank Peretti: Dealing with Bullies - Part 1 It's tough for a kid to deal with a schoolyard bully but best-selling author Frank Peretti knows that there's hope! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Frank Peretti for a candid discussion about the power one adult can have in the life of a child who's being bullied. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Children - Part 2 Every parent has been faced with a situation where telling our kids the truth about a reality in life seemed too painful. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with Dr. Chuck Borsellino on the dangers of letting that happen. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Children - Part 1 If we're really honest with ourselves, each of us parents must admit that we really don't always tell our kids the truth about life! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Chuck Borsellino about why so many of us are guilty of Pinocchio parenting. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Billy Graham: From His Daughter's Heart - Part 1 As the daughter of the world’s best-known evangelist, Ruth Graham has learned many lessons about life and faith from her dad. Ruth talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about the powerful impression her father has left on her. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Restoring a Relationship with a Rebellious Child - Part 2 Is there’s a rebellious child in your world? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with Pastor Charles Stone and his daughter, Heather Stone on the subject of the book, Daughters Gone Wild, Dads Gone Crazy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Keys to Balancing 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 3 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 3 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 What Does God Expect of Us? Part 2 Nearly half of the world's population lives on less than $2 a day - but there is something we can do today to change things for the better! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with World Vision President Richard Stearns about some practical steps for getting your family involved. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Does God Expect of Us? Part 1 Each of us is on a journey to discover our purpose in life. Join Dr. Jim Burns as he talks with Richard Stearns - President of World Vision - about how that journey can often reveal our real priorities! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 A Man's Guide to the Heart of a Woman - 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 A Man's Guide to the Heart of a Woman - 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 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 this remarkable man. Steve Saint shares "A Story of Faith and Forgiveness." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 DVD that tells the story. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The One Thing You Need to Build a Spiritual Legacy It's the most often-quoted passage of Scripture . . . but it's also 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 Finding Healing for the "Father Wound" - Part 2 When a family is torn apart by a divorce, some kids experience an emotional pain that psychologist and counselor Dr. Norm Wright calls a "Father Wound." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Norm Wright on the vital topic of "Finding Healing for the 'Father Wound'." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Healing for the "Father Wound" - Part 1 If you grew up in a home where your dad wasn't around much - or if he lived in your home but was "emotionally absent" - you'll want to join us next time for HOMEWORD. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will talk with noted psychologist Dr. Norm Wright about "Finding Healing for the 'Father Wound'." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Story of God, Dreams and 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 his journey of faith and a brand new online resource that will change the way kids look at television and the internet. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Laughter and Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage - Part 2 We live in a"disposable society."When something is broken, we often times throw it away. That's especially true with our marriages, isn't it! Well, you'll discover why"Laughter and Joy are the Keys to a Better Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Laughter and Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage - Part 1 Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked,"Why does our marriage stink?"Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns looks at some fun and practical ways to work through the messier aspects of living as husband and wife. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Healing Your Marriage with Forgiveness - Part 1 Every married couples experiences seasons when spouses will completely frustrate each other. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers some practical tips for recovering from a "war of words." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website In Defense of Traditional Marriage - Part 2 Defending a traditional marriage isn't always easy, but it is always worth the effort! 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 In Defense of Traditional Marriage - Part 1 Traditional marriage is under attack by the liberal elite. 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 Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy - Part 2 God created sex as one of the ways for a husband and wife to express their love for each other. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with noted author Gary Smalley and his pastor Ted Cunningham on "Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy" in marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy - Part 1 The media would like us to believe that physical intimacy in a marriage "just happens" spontaneously. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will discuss God's design for "Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy" in marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating the Family You've Always Wanted - Part 2 Just about everyone comes from some kind of dysfunctional family. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his look at how to build the kind of family system where love, leadership and service are the standard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating the Family You've Always Wanted - Part 1 Over the years, many media-created families have been looked upon as "ideal." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and counselor Gary Chapman about using biblical principles for "Creating the Family You've Always Wanted." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 seemingly overnight? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dave and Claudia Arp - authors of the book, Suddenly, They're 13 - about "Surviving the Rude Awakening of Adolescence." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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?" 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 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 about some keys for "Raising Spiritual Champions." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Life Lessons Learned in Prison Bad business decisions put millionaire real estate developer Bill Dallas in jail. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about how his time behind bars taught him the value of keeping a Godly perspective. "Life Lessons Learned in Prison" will be our topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Build Character in Your Kids - Part 1 One of the most valuable gifts you can give your kids is to equip them to make right and wise decisions in their lives. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Pat Williams - the father of 19 children! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A"Perfect Girl"Who Found True Beauty - Part 2 As a runway and print model for designers like Armani, Jennifer Strickland had the"perfect look."Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with"A'Perfect Girl'Who Found True Beauty"in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A "Perfect Girl" Who Found True Beauty - Part 1 Jennifer Strickland always dreamed of working in the "perfect world" of modeling. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with her about the unglamorous world she discovered once she became a supermodel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Kids Develop a Positive Self-Image - Part 2 Remember what it was like when you were going through "those awkward teenage years?" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on some practical ways for us parents to ease that pressure with your own children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 A Guy's Guide to What a Girl Feels - 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 A Guy's Guide to What a Girl Feels - Part 1 The teen and pre-teen years are when most guys begin to notice girls! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice - authors of the new book, For Young Men Only. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 author Shaunti Feldhahn about "A Girl's Guide to What Guys Think." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Discovering God's Way of Handling Money - Part 1 Just a mention of the word stewardship might bring to mind the amount of money you give to your church each week. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Howard Dayton, Founder of Crown Financial Ministries, about"Discovering God's Way of Handling Money."Discover practical principles for stewardship beyond just your tithe! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting a Hurting Teen - Part 2 Teens are under more emotional pressure than ever before. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns concludes his two-part conversation with psychologists Dr. Arch Hart and Dr. Catherine Hart Weber about differentiating between "stressed or depressed" teens. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting a Hurting Teen - Part 1 When your teenager is "in a mood," how can you tell whether or not she is "stressed or depressed?" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with psychologists Dr. Arch Hart and Catherine Hart Weber about "Parenting a Hurting Teen" through every season of the teen years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith - Part 2 Being the spiritual leader for your children can seem like a daunting task - but it doesn't have to be! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Jack Eaggar - President and CEO of Awana Clubs International. They'll discuss "Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jack Eaggar - President of Awana Clubs International. They'll be discussing "Keys to Shaping Your Family's Faith." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dave Ramsey: Control Your Family's Finances - Part 2 If your checking account and credit cards are getting out of control, why not give them a "makeover!" Dr. Jim Burns is joined once again by best-selling author and talk-show host Dave Ramsey. Their topic - "Control Your Family's Finances." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dave Ramsey: Control Your Family's Finances - Part 1 The start of a new year is a great time to make some changes for the better in your home. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Dave Ramsey, author of the New York Times best-seller, The Total Money Makeover, for a look at how to "Control Your Family’s Finances." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lose Weight for Good! - Part 2 If you or one of your kids has ever struggled with being overweight, you'll want to be with us for today's edition of HOMEWORD. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with Chantel Hobbs - who lost more than 200 pounds but gained valuable spiritual insight during the process. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 those changes about. Hear the inspiring story of how Chantel Hobbs lost over 200 pounds with God's help. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Only Thing Worth Chasing After - Part 2 If you're a parent, you are raising children in a culture that is constantly trying to entice them to steer away from Christian values. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his discussion on how to help keep our kids heading in the right direction. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Only Thing Worth Chasing After - Part 1 Kids today are passionate about the things that matter most to them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns challenges us as parents to make sure our kids are chasing after the things that matter most in life! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code - Part 2 Did you know that 1 out of every 4 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has a sexually-transmitted disease? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his eye-opening conversation about "Teaching Your Kids The Purity Code" for sexual integrity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code - Part 1 Thirty years ago, only around 10% of all Christian kids received any sort of value-centered sex education from their parents - and the numbers haven't changed much since then! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about "Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code" for sexual integrity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 President 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 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, President of Simply Youth Ministry from Saddleback Church in Southern California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 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 Kinnamon about "Changing the Way People Think About Christians." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Kinnamon - one of the researchers who conducted this study. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code - Part 2 Did you know that 1 out of every 4 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has a sexually-transmitted disease? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his eye-opening conversation about "Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code" for sexual integrity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code - Part 1 Thirty years ago, only around 10% of all Christian kids received any sort of value-centered sex education from their parents - and the numbers haven't changed much since then! Dr. Jim Burns talks about "Why Your Kids Need The Purity Code" for sexual integrity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Youth Sports and Your Kids Some parents take youth sporting events to seriously that their children wind up hating what should be a positive, character-building experience for them! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with a panel of experts on the topic of "Youth Sports and Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Finding the College That's Right for Your Child The decision whether or not to attend college is one of the most important choices a young person will ever make. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about some practical for parents for "Helping Your Kids Have a Great College Experience." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 hasn't 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 Families Creating Memories Together If you've ever wondered what it would be like to take a year "off" from your regular routine and travel the country with your family, you'll want to listen when parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Sally Thomas Worland, whose family did just that. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 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 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 Answering Your Kids' Questions about the Forces of Darkness We live in a culture that tries to make "dark spirituality" look very appealing to children. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth expert Steve Russo on the subject of "Answering Your Kids' Questions about the Forces of Darkness." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 new book, The One-Life Solution. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Sex, Drugs and the Media The world of youth culture is changing more rapidly than ever before. And next time on HOMEWORD, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns looks at �Sex, Drugs and the Media� are affecting the world your children live in every day. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Your "New Normal" after a Tragedy - Part 2 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. Next time on HOMEWORD, 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 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. Next time on HOMEWORD, 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 Learning to Lead by Listening to God - Part 2 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. Next time on HOMEWORD, 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 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. Next time on HOMEWORD, 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 Living a Resilient Life Resilience is the hallmark of the Christian walk . . . and next time on HOMEWORD, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Gordon McDonald about the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of �Living a Resilient Life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Couples Coping with Sexual Temptation - Part 2 How will your marriage hold up when sexual temptations arise? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about "Couples Coping with Sexual Temptation." His special guests will be Fred and Brenda Stoeker, authors of the book, Every Heart Restored. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Couples Coping with Sexual Temptation - Part 1 How will your marriage hold up when sexual temptations arise? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about "Couples Coping with Sexual Temptation." His special guests will be Fred and Brenda Stoeker, authors of the book, Every Heart Restored. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Inspiring Your Kids to Overcome Complacency - Part 2 During adolescence, some kids become extremely motivated to prepare for adulthood - while others seem to have trouble moving out of the "comfort zone" of youth. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Alex and Brett Harris on some practical tips for "Inspiring Your Kids to Overcome Complacency." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Inspiring Your Kids to Overcome Complacency - Part 1 Our children are growing up in a culture that affords a lot of opportunities . . . but it also can become a breeding ground for laziness. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with teenage authors Alex and Brett Harris about "Inspiring Your Kids to Overcome Complacency." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keeping Your Kids Safe Online - Part 2 Does your son or daughter visit websites that you would consider harmful? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his look at encouraging new research available to parents for "Keeping Your Kids Safe Online." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keeping Your Kids Safe Online - Part 1 The Internet is more than just a social luxury for our children; it's become a necessity. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with HOMEWORD co-host Roger Marsh about new research available to parents for "Keeping Your Kids Safe Online." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shaping Your Future Today Childhood is a season for learning, growing and exploring - but sometimes a careless decision can alter a child's life forever! Dr. Jim Burns discusses the importance of helping kids learn to consider the consequences of their actions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Finding Intimacy with God in 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've 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 Finding Intimacy with God in 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 A Story of God, Dreams, & 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 Having a Richer, More Passionate Marriage - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor Milan Yerkovich and his wife, Kay - who is a licensed counselor. Their topic - "Having a Richer, More Passionate Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Having a Richer, More Passionate Marriage - Part 1 How would you describe your "love style" in your marriage? Are you an avoider . . . or a vacillator, perhaps? Well, Dr. Jim Burns talks with marriage counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich about how understanding your "love style" is the key to "Having a Richer, More Passionate Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Healthy Way for Dealing with Anger - Part 2 Anger isn't always bad - and holding it in isn't always good! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with award-winning author and counselor Dr. Gary Chapman on the subject of "A Healthy Way for Dealing with Anger." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Healthy Way for Dealing with Anger - Part 1 Have you ever found yourself feeling really angry about something - and then really guilty because you felt angry? Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with best-selling author Gary Chapman about "A Healthy Way for Dealing with Anger." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Daughter Become Safe, Healthy and Empowered You want what's best for your daughter - but you also realize there's a danger in her seeking to achieve her goals the world�s way! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with musician and author Rebecca St. James about "Helping Your Daughter Become Safe, Healthy and Empowered." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Understanding Millennial Kids - Part 2 The Millennial Generation consists of kids and young adults born between 1979 and 1994. They�re the second largest generation in U.S. history - only the Baby Boomers have more people. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his important conversation with Jay Strack of Student Leadership University about "Understanding 'Millennial Kids.'" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Understanding Millennial Kids - Part 1 When it comes to reaching kids and young adults today, it helps to think tradigitally. That�s according to author Jay Strack, Founder of Student Leadership University. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jay Strack about more ways for "Understanding 'Millennial Kids.'" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Christian Camping is Changing Lives - Part 2 When a soldier is deployed to war, his or her entire family feels the strain. Fortunately, one Christian camping organization is doing something about it! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with the directors of Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center in California about their new outreach to veterans of the conflict in Iraq. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Christian Camping is Changing Lives - Part 1 For generations, Christian camping has helped believers of all ages grow stronger in faith. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with two camping leaders who are helping military families experience these benefits as well. Join Jim and his special guests, Roger Williams and Dave Burns of Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Kids Develop a Biblical Worldview Children are growing up in a "Values-Neutral" culture. As a result, even kids from church-going homes are wondering if the Bible should be the standard for living. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Rebecca Fort, Executive Director for the Wheatstone Academy, on ways for "Helping Your Kids Develop a Biblical Worldview." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Interview Your Daughter's Date - Part 1 It�s prom season - and that means many teenage girls will be going on their first "big date." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and radio host Dennis Rainey about some practical tips on "How to Interview Your Daughter�s Date" before the special day arrives. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keys to Raising Secure, 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 Keys to Raising Secure, 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 From Fashion Icon to Role Model Kathy Ireland credits her faith in Jesus Christ with helping her to make the transition from supermodel to wife and mom. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this former Sports Illustrated cover model about motherhood, her faith and her passion for encouraging other moms. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Becoming an Intentional Mom - Part 2 If we want our children to experience all the benefits of a healthy, happy home, then we need to be intentional in our parenting efforts! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Jill Savage about "Becoming an Intentional Mom." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Becoming an Intentional Mom - Part 1 Too many mothers try to parent their kids by circumstance and chance instead of parenting on purpose. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Jill Savage of Hearts at Home Ministries about tips for "Becoming an Intentional Mom." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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. But 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Unlocking God's Treasures for You - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud - author of the new best-selling book, The Secret Things of God. They'll be talking about "Unlocking God's Treasures for You." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Unlocking God's Treasures for You - Part 1 The book The Secret raised many questions about God and spirituality. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Henry Cloud - noted author of the book, The Secret Things of God - about what the Bible really has to say about these questions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Parenting Made Simple - Part 2 Too many parents are trying to raise "perfect children." As a result, many kids are overindulged - and their moms and dads are exhausted from trying to give them everything they want. Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with psychologist and author John Rosemond about "Parenting Made Simple." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting Made Simple - Part 1 If you're a parent right now, you're part of one of the most involved generations of parents ever. But parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with psychologist and author John Rosemond some practical tips for not overdoing with your kids. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Finding Lasting Healing from Your Addictions - Part 1 Sharon Hersh is an author and a counselor. She helps people dealing with substance abuse because she battled her own addiction to alcohol. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Sharon Hersh about "Finding Lasting Healing from Your Addictions." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for Preventing Child Abuse April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - and parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with John Reid, the President of ChildHelp, about some tips for "Helping Prevent Child Abuse." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tips for Surviving Your Kids' Adolescence - Part 2 Adolescence is a tough season for kids . . . but it can be even more difficult for their parents! That's why, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Dr. Kevin Leman for a discussion about, "Tips for Surviving Your Kids' Adolescence." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tips for Surviving Your Kids' Adolescence - Part 1 If you have young kids, it's inevitable they'll one day start adolescence - typically around the ages of 10 or 11. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Kevin Leman about the 20 rules parents should follow for helping the entire family get through this foundational seasons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Keys to Simplifying Your Life - Part 2 The things that used to be considered luxuries are now considered to be necessities in our culture - and that means we're surrounded by more stuff than ever before! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with Dr. Paul Borthwick on "Keys to Simplifying Your Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keys to Simplifying Your Life - Part 1 We live in a culture that is so packed with good things that sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Join us as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with his good friend Dr. Paul Borthwick - author of the book, Simplify. They talk about some "Keys to Simplifying Your Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Leaders are Born Where Mentors are Found Mentoring can make all the difference in the life of a child. And yet, finding a mentor isn't always easy. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Jon Wallace of Azusa Pacific University on how mentors can help bring out the leader in your kids. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Living Spiritual Legacy You Can Pass to Your Kids - Part 2 There are many traits that our kids are born with - but the most important thing they can inherit from us is faith in Jesus Christ. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Anne Ortlund and her daughter-in-law, Jani, about "A Living Spiritual Legacy You Can Pass to Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Living Spiritual Legacy You Can Pass to Your Kids - Part 1 At the heart of the 10 Commandments is a the foundation for a spiritual legacy that can be handed down from one generation to the next. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Anne Ortlund and her daughter-in-law, Jani, about "A Living Spiritual Legacy You Can Pass to Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Most Famous Conversation in the Bible Many people would say that John 3:16 is the best-known passage in Scripture. Dr. Jim Burns talks with award-winning author Max Lucado about why this text also represents what he calls "The Most Famous Conversation in the Bible" - and why it's particularly important this Palm Sunday . . . which just happens to fall on March 16th - 3:16. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 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 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 Finding Balance, Margin and Focus Too many families are feeling frazzled because commitments exceed their capacity to fulfill them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted speaker Bob Shank about avoiding family burnout. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website An Imperfect Path to a Great Family - Part 2 Even though he grew up in a highly dysfunctional home, Jim Daly's high school football coach led him to Christ - and launched him on a path that eventually resulted in him being named President of Focus on the Family. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jim Daly about "An Imperfect Path to a Great Family." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website An Imperfect Path to a Great Family - Part 1 Jim Daly says that he grew up "in a home that put the d in dysfunction." And yet, God led him from a most unusual upbringing to become the current President of Focus on the Family. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jim Daly about "An Imperfect Path to a Great Family." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keeping Your Kids Safe Online 1 out of 4 Americans over the age of 3 uses the Internet everyday. So how can we help our children to have safe experiences on the worldwide web? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns answers your questions about "Keys to Keeping Your Kids Safe Online." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating a Media-Safe Home - Part 2 The onslaught of media influence in the world today is leaving many children at risk. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Focus on the Family's Bob Waliszewski about how to turn that tide. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating a Media-Safe Home - Part 1 Now more than ever before, the Internet is having a powerful influence on the way children look, think and act. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with media analyst Bob Waliszewski about "Creating a Media-Safe Home." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating a Media-Safe Home - Part 1 Now more than ever before, the Internet is having a powerful influence on the way children look, think and act. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with media analyst Bob Waliszewski about "Creating a Media-Safe Home." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Teaching Your Teen the Difference Between Love and Sex - Part 2 A child's battle for sexual purity is fought as much in the heart and mind as it is in the hormones. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation Eric and Leslie Ludy about their successes in teaching true love to a "sex at 13" generation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Teaching Your Teen the Difference Between Love and Sex - Part 1 Kids today are growing up in a culture that wants them to believe that there's nothing wrong with engaging in sexual activity by their early teen years. Well, Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Eric and Leslie Ludy about effective ways for teaching true love to a "sex at 13" generation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting Tech-Savvy Kids - Part 2 When it comes to MySpace, Facebook and text-messaging, our kids still need us to "be the parents" and establish the structure they need to have a safe online experience. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues talking with author Vicki Courtney on some tips for "Parenting Tech-Savvy Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Parenting Tech-Savvy Kids - Part 1 The Internet is here to stay - and our kids are part of the generation that's fueling its growth. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Vicki Courtney about why so many kids seem logged on and tuned out. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hearing What Your Daughter Isn't Telling You - Part 2 Sometimes teen and pre-teenage girls talk so much, their parents wish they would stop talking altogether! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Susie Shellenberger about "Hearing What Your Daughter Isn't Telling You." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hearing What Your Daughter Isn't Telling You - Part 1 This generation of parents does a great job of trying to connect with their daughters. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Susie Shellenberger - the Editor of Focus on the Family's Brio magazine - about "Hearing What Your Daughter Isn't Telling You." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Teaching Your Kids the Basics of Dating - Part 2 Just because we parents don't want to talk about it . . . and our kids really don't know how to define it - that still doesn't get us off the hook from "Teaching Our Kids the Basics of Dating." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his important discussion on this vital topic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Teaching Your Kids the Basics of Dating - Part 1 Most parents understand that it's our responsibility to give our kids positive, value-centered sex education. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns explains why that training should also include "Teaching Your Kids the Basics of Dating." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Life Lessons for Kids from High School Musical The Disney Channel original movies High School Musical and High School Musical 2 have become two of the most popular "kid" movies in quite some time. Pparenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted youth analyst Steve Russo about some "Life Lessons for Kids from High School Musical." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Kids in Pain: What Every Parent Should Know - Part 2 Dr. Chap Clark spent 8 months investigating the hurts and hopes of teenagers inside a Los Angeles public school. You'll hear the results of his research. "Kids in Pain: What Every Parent Should Know" - one of our most popular programs ever. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Kids in Pain: What Every Parent Should Know - Part 1 What used to be considered "extreme trauma" for kids is now actually quite commonplace. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with culture expert Dr. Chap Clark about "Kids in Pain: What Every Parent Should Know." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Kids in Pain: What Every Parent Should Know - Part 1 What used to be considered "extreme trauma" for kids is now actually quite commonplace. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with culture expert Dr. Chap Clark about "Kids in Pain: What Every Parent Should Know." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It - Part 2 Pornography and infidelity are tearing marriages apart - but there is hope! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author Jerry B. Jenkins on the topic of "Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It - Part 1 During the next 24 hours, for every two couples who marry, one other will divorce. Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Jerry Jenkins about how planting "hedges of protection" are a must for every married couple. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Kids Survive Middle School Middle school is the land where hormones and drama rule! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and middle school-survivor Rick Bundschuh about "Helping Your Kids Survive Middle School." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Daughter Become a Girl of Grace It's not easy for teen and pre-teen girls to stand up for morals and values in a culture that has none. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will talk with best-selling Christian music group Point of Grace about how they working to change that through their Girls of Grace Nation event. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keys to Preparing Your Kids for College Every year, 3 million kids apply to college - and 6 million parents start to panic! If that describes your situation right now, listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Azusa Pacific University President Dr. Jon Wallace about "Keys to Preparing Your Kids for College." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rethinking Your Life Bad business decisions put millionaire real estate developer Bill Dallas in jail. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about how his time behind bars taught him the value of keeping a Godly perspective. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 The Map to True Financial Freedom - Part 2 Financial pressures can be a real source of strain on a marriage - but you can break free from the grip of debt once and for all! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Howard Dayton of Crown Financial Ministries on the topic of "The Map to True Financial Freedom." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Map to True Financial Freedom - Part 1 Now is the time of year when the joy of Christmas is sometimes replaced with the pain of dealing with a mountain of credit card debt. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Howard Dayton of Crown Financial Ministries about starting the new year off on the right foot financially. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Every Boy Needs a Mentor - Part 2 Many men these days are wounded. They're struggling with the pain of their past - and now they're trying to raise up their own sons. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with former NFL star Joe Ehrman on the value of mentoring. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Every Boy Needs a Mentor - Part 1 After spending 13 years chasing down NFL quarterbacks, Joe Ehrman entered the ministry. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about the need for men to help boys grow up without the "false masculinity" the culture tells them they need. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding the Real Jesus - Part 2 If you're a parent, and you're concerned about the half-truths your kids might be learning about Jesus these days, listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns once again talks with best-selling author Lee Strobel about "Finding the Real Jesus." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Brian Welch: From Korn to Christ - Part 2 Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Brian Welch. As the former lead guitarist for the rock band Korn, Brian had all the money, drugs and fame he wanted - but it wasn't until he recommitted his life to Christ that his world had meaning. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Brian Welch: From Korn to Christ - Part 1 When he was 13, Brian Welch accepted Christ - and then began a 20 year rock and roll odyssey marked by violence, drug addiction - and worldwide fame in the rock band Korn. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Brian Welch about the salvation he rediscovered two years ago and the joys of being a sober single dad. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language - Part 1 It's no secret that men and women are different . . . but those differences are much more noticeable when it comes to communication. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns is joined by communications expert Dr. Emerson Eggerichs for a discussion about "Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Holding Out for a Better Life - Part 2 Losing a child can be painful - but the death of a second child can bring with it a season of hopelessness. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Nancy Guthrie who had to learn a lesson in faithfulness even while she and her husband buried two children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Holding Out for a Better Life - Part 1 Disappointment is a part of everyone's life. But when the hard times come, it's important to remember that God always has something better in store for us! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes author Nancy Guthrie for a conversation about "Holding Out for a Better Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website From Success to Significance The world doesn't need more successful people - it needs men and women who are willing to pursue lives of significance instead. Dr. Jim Burns welcomes noted speaker Bob Shank - Founder of The Master's Program - to talk about to make the transition "From Success to Significance." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Holding on After a Child Let's Go - Part 2 Kristen Helms was an honor student, athlete and youth-group leader at church. But abuse by a sexual predator she met online led her to take her own life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Danielle Helms, Kristin's mother. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Holding on After a Child Let's Go - Part 1 The day before her 16th birthday, Kristin Helms confided in her mother that she had been abused by a sexual predator she met online. Six weeks later, she took her own life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Kristin's mother, Danielle Helms, about the need for parents to look for the warning signs that their children might be in trouble online. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Living 'Happily Ever After' with Your Spouse - Part 2 Marriage isn't supposed to grow "old and predictable" over time. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author Robert Paul about keys for creating an atmosphere of romance and adventure in your marriage. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Living 'Happily Ever After' with Your Spouse - Part 1 Robert Paul is convinced that, when a marriage thrives, all of society benefits as a result! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Bob Paul about some practical ways for "Living 'Happily Ever After' with Your Spouse." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding the Real Jesus - Part 1 Over the past decade, there have been several challenges to the credibility of Jesus Christ's ministry. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Lee Strobel, best-selling author of the book, The Case for the Real Jesus, about how to refute these accusations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Extreme Makeover for Desperate Households - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns concludes his two-part conversation with America Online's Family Coach Kathy Peel. Their topic - "Extreme Makeover for Desperate Households." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Extreme Makeover for Desperate Households - Part 1 Many of us feel as though our houses could use an "extreme makeover." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Kathy Peel - AOL's Family Coach - about doing an "Extreme Makeover for Desperate Households." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Kids Wish Their Parents Knew - Part 2 You may be surprised what your children would like you to know about how they really feel about you! You'll get the chance to find out as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice about "What Kids Wish Their Parents Knew." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Kids Wish Their Parents Knew - Part 1 As parents, we try our best to really connect with our kids so that we can better understand what's going on in their lives. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice about "What Kids Wish Their Parents Knew." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Getting and Staying Fit for Life - Part 2 There are three components to a healthy lifestyle . . . physical fitness, emotional fitness and spiritual fitness. Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Steve Arterburn for a discussion on how working on even just one of those qualities will enhance the other two. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Getting and Staying Fit for Life - Part 1 Each one of us benefits when we realize that our physical condition is often times a reflection of our spiritual and emotional. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Steve Arterburn, the creator of the Lose it for Life program about "Getting and Staying Fit for Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Being a Mom Who Makes a Difference - Part 2 If you're a mom, you have one of the most important jobs in the world! And next time on HOMEWORD, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Elisa Morgan - CEO of MOPS, International - about tips for finding encouragement during this important season. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Being a Mom Who Makes a Difference - Part 1 There are so many demands on moms these days - and too many mothers are feeling overextended and underappreciated. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Elisa Morgan, CEO of MOPS International, about "Being a Mom Who Makes a Difference." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Confidence in the Midst of Tough Times - Part 2 Tough times happen to everyone. Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with Holly Wagner about the devastating discovery that she had breast cancer . . . and how she now she inspires thousands of women - and men - to discover the "warrior" inside of them so that they can deal with difficulties. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Confidence in the Midst of Tough Times - Part 1 When you're hurting, you're looking for real answers. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author, speaker and breast-cancer survivor Holly Wagner about finding "Strength and Confidence in the Midst of Tough Times." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Daughter Become a Woman of Virtue Literally millions of teen and pre-teenage girls are looking to pop icons like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears as examples of how they should look, dress and act. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Vicki Courtney from Virtuous Reality Ministries about "Helping Your Daughter Become a Woman of Virtue." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 How to Develop a Stronger Marriage - Part 2 The marriage relationship gives us a clear picture of what God's relationship with the Church should look like. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with best-selling author Dr. Gary Chapman of why communication is key if you're looking for "How to Develop a Stronger Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Develop a Stronger Marriage - Part 1 Communication is key if we want to connect on the deepest level with our spouses. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Dr. Gary Chapman about how learning to speak your spouse's language goes a long way toward that connection. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Parent's Guide to Disciplining an Undisciplined Teen When a teen faces a crisis, he needs his Mom and Dad to parent him rather than to try to be his friend. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Mark Gregston of Heartlight Ministries about "A Parent's Guide to Disciplining an Undisciplined Teen." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Caregiving with Compassion More and more adults are finding themselves in the "Sandwich Generation" of having to raise their young children while caring for their aging parents at the same time. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with researcher Dr. Kerry Burnight about some practical tips for "Caregiving with Compassion." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Keys to Raising Secure, 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 Keys to Raising Secure, Assertive Kids - Part 1 It's one thing to want our kids to grow up to be nice and polite. 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 Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Family - Part 2 If you're feeling as though your family is "overcommitted and underconnected," listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns concludes his two-part conversation with Dr. Richard Swenson about creating "margin" in your life - and that's a biblical concept, by the way! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Family - Part 1 Dr. Richard Swenson is a futurist and physician whose passion is to help believers live with "margin" in their lives. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about "Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Family." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website God's Design for the Highly Healthy Family - Part 2 If you're looking for ways to maintain and even improve the physical, emotional and spiritual health of your family, listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will again be joined by Dr. Walt Larimore for a discussion on "God's Design for the Highly Healthy Family." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website God's Design for the Highly Healthy Family - Part 1 There are three components of a "highly healthy family." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Dr. Walt Larimore - a medical doctor who's the author of the best-selling series of books on God's Design for the Highly Healthy Family. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Common Sense Parenting Kids thrive when their parents set clear and consistent rules and expectations for them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Amber White - a probation officer and a mother of two young boys who works with kids whose out-of-control behavior who had landed them on the long side of the law. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dating God's Way - Part 2 More than half of the adult population is single, meaning more single moms and dads are trying to find meaningful dating relationships while raising families. Dr. Jim Burns discusses this subject with Dr. Henry Cloud - author of the book, How to Get a Date Worth Keeping. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dating God's Way - Part 1 With only 25% of all American homes falling into the category of "Traditional nuclear family," there are more and more parents who find themselves dating again. Dr. Jim Burns welcomes noted psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud for a discussion on "Dating God's Way." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Passing a Legacy of Faith to Our Kids - Part 2 The best way for us as parents to impress spiritual principles upon our children is to start living them out at home. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Crawford Loritts about "Passing a Legacy of Faith to Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Passing a Legacy of Faith to Our Kids - Part 1 As parents, we can talk all we want to our kids about how to "get to heaven." But if they don't understand the real reasons why they can go there, then we really haven't done our job in teaching them the truth. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes pastor and author Crawford Loritts for a conversation of what "Passing a Legacy of Faith to Your Kids" really involves. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website My Life as a 16-year-old Online - Part 2 Jason Illian is a 31-year-old married author - but, recently, he spent one month online hosting two MySpace profiles: one for a fictitious 16-year-old guy and the other as a 16-year-old girl. What he discovered sheds a powerful light on how kids really behave online. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Jason Illian about "My Life as a 16-Year-Old Online" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website My Life as a 16-year-old Online - Part 1 Teens and young adults are using social networking sites like MySpace as a place to meet new friends in record numbers. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Jason Illian who went undercover on MySpace.com to see what kids are really doing on this popular social networking site. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Practical Lessons for the Single-Mom Life - Part 2 Even though she was determined to become the best single mom possible, Angela Thomas still struggled with feelings of guilt, shame and loneliness. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Angela Thomas for "Practical Lessons for the Single Mom Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Practical Lessons for the Single-Mom Life - Part 1 While every divorce is different, there are many common emotions divorced women experience - especially if they have children. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and speaker Angela Thomas about "Practical Lessons for the Single-Mom Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Joy of Simplicity in a World of "More" - Part 1 A lot of what we do and have is good for us . . . but the question many of us need to be asking is, "How much is too much?" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker Joanne Heim about "The Joy of Simplicity in a World of 'More." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Setting the Spiritual Tone at Home for Your Kids If you're a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your children is to pass along a legacy of faith in Jesus Christ to them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted youth expert Dr. Richard Ross about "Setting the Spiritual Tone at Home for Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Naked Truth About Love, Sex and Dating - Part 2 More than half of all young adults are single . . . and yet we live in a society that seems to be under the impression that singleness is a disease - and marriage is the cure! Well, Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular speaker Jason Illian about "The Naked Truth About Love, Sex and Dating." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Naked Truth About Love, Sex and Dating - Part 1 It's a fact that more and more teens and young adults are not losing the battle for their sexual integrity. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular speaker Jason Illian about "The Naked Truth About Love, Sex and Dating" in modern culture. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Brian Welch: From KORN to Christ - Part 2 Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Brian Welch. As the former lead guitarist for the rock band KORN, Brian had all the money, drugs and fame he wanted - but it wasn't until he recommitted his life to Christ that his world had meaning. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Brian Welch: From KORN to Christ - Part 1 When he was 13, Brian Welch accepted Christ - and then began a 20 year rock and roll odyssey marked by violence, drug addiction - and worldwide fame in the rock band KORN. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Brian Welch about the salvation he rediscovered two years ago and the joys of being a sober single dad. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website John Townsend on Boundaries and Teens - Part 2 As a noted psychologist and author, Dr. John Townsend knows which theories are best for setting healthy boundaries for teens. He'll talk with Dr. Jim Burns about how those theories play out in his own home with his own two teenage sons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website John Townsend on Boundaries and 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 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 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 Igniting Joy and Passion in Your Marriage - Part 2 If the joy and passion is fading from your marriage, you can either wait for your spouse to change - or you can start making positive changes yourself. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with best-selling author Shannon Ethridge about ways for "Igniting Joy and Passion in Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Igniting Joy and Passion in Your Marriage - Part 1 It's no secret that a lot of married couples secretly wish that there was more joy and passion in their marriages. But wishing it would happen isn't going to change anything! Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Shannon Ethridge about some practical ways for "Igniting Joy and Passion in Your Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Teaching Our Sons About Authentic Manhood - Part 2 In his landmark book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight, pastor and author Robert Lewis urges fathers to make "Teaching Our Sons About Authentic Manhood" a top priority. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about how to go about doing so. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Teaching Our Sons About Authentic Manhood - Part 1 Pastor and author Robert Lewis has developed a Christ-centered curriculum designed to help fathers teach their sons what it means to be a "real man." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Robert Lewis on the subject of "Teaching Our Sons About Authentic Manhood." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for Kids in Crisis - Part 2 No parent ever thinks their child will face a crisis because of drug or alcohol abuse . . . cutting . . . or an eating disorder. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Mark Gregston of Heartlight Ministries about how to respond if they do. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for Kids in Crisis - Part 1 Many kids are facing crisis situations like eating disorders . . . and drug and alcohol abuse. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Mark Gregston about the problems behind this kind of behavior . . . and resources available to help you when a crisis hits home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Keep an Affair from Pulling You Apart - Part 2 After a marriage is rocked by an extra-marital affair, divorce might seem like the only alternative. However . . . that isn't always the case! Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with author and counselor Steve Judah on "How to Keep an Affair from Pulling You Apart." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Keep an Affair from Pulling You Apart - Part 1 Even if infidelity hasn't hit your marriage, there's still a good chance you know someone who has seen their relationship with their spouse wounded or destroyed by an extra-marital affair. Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and counselor Steve Judah about "How to Keep an Affair from Pulling You Apart." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Sex - Part 2 Many marriages suffer because a lack of understanding in the area of romance and physical intimacy. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Christian counselor and researcher Rick Rupp on the subject of "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Sex." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Sex - Part 1 Christian men should be the greatest lovers in the world! That's according to Christian counselor and researcher, Rick Rupp. He'll talk with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Sex." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 9 Things Parents Simply Must Teach Their Kids - Part 2 Though every child is different, there are many things that every kid needs to learn in order to become a success in life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author and counselor Dr. Henry Cloud about the "9 Things Parents Simply Must Teach Their Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 9 Things Parents Simply Must Teach Their Kids - Part 1 In his more than 20 years of counseling, Dr. Henry Cloud has identified nine character traits that are common to many of life's most successful adults. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with him about the "9 Things Parents Simply Must Teach Their Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Learning to Control the Stress in our Life - Part 2 Deborah Smith Pegues walked away from a "dream job" as the Chief Financial Officer of a major organization - simply to enable her to do a better job of managing the stress in her life. She'll talk with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about "Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Learning to Control the Stress in our Life - Part 1 Stress has become an epidemic in our society today. And while it's impossible to eliminate it, it is possible to learn how to manage it. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker Deborah Smith Pegues about "Learning to Control the Stress in our Life." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body and Soul - Part 2 No one can force you to go on a diet or give up smoking. Ultimately, if you want healing from those medical problems, you have to choose to let the healing process begin! Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with best-selling author Steve Arterburn on the topic of "Choosing to Heal." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Steve Arterburn, author of the best-selling book, Healing is a Choice. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Discovering a Man's Passion - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with popular radio host Mark Elfstrand about "Discovering a Man's Passion." The passions in a man's heart can shape his life and his future - and you'll learn how to discover them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Discovering a Man's Passion - Part 1 In the heart of every man is a collection of passions that drive his life and shape his will. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and radio host Mark Elfstrand about "Discovering a Man's Passion" with God's help. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 Teaching Your Kids Manners - Part 1 Parenting young children can be a challenge - especially when it comes to teaching them to mind! 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 The Busy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Vacation - Part 2 The freedom we experienced during our childhood summer vacations seems to disappear when we approach this season as parents. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Kathy Peel - AOL's Family and Kid Coach. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Busy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Vacation - Part 1 When kids hear the words, summer vacation, their first thought is, "No school!" For busy moms, though, their first thought is often, "Help me!" Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Kathy Peel - AOL's Family and Kid Coach - for a conversation about "The Busy Mom's Guide to Surviving Summer Vacation." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 2 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 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 Dr. 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 Don Piper : To Heaven and Back - Part 2 On his way home from a youth conference 15 years ago, Pastor Don Piper's car collided head on with a big-rig truck, killing him instantly - or at least that's what the paramedics thought! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with the man who literally spent 90 Minutes in Heaven. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Don Piper : To Heaven and Back - Part 1 On January 18, 1989, a horrific crash on a Texas highway killed Don Piper on impact. 90 minutes later, however, life returned to his body. On the 18th anniversary of his "death," Don Piper talks with Dr. Jim Burns about his amazing journey "To Heaven and Back." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Son Win Every Young Man's Battle - Part 2 Teen and pre-teenage boys are being bombarded from every angle by sexual images in the media - but there is hope! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with best-selling author Fred Stoeker about ways to "Help Your Son Win Every Young Man's Battle." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Helping Your Son Win Every Young Man's Battle - Part 1 In his landmark book called, Every Man's Battle, Fred Stoeker revealed a common struggle among men. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with this award-winning author about ways to "Help Your Son Win Every Young Man's Battle." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Fine-Tune your Relationships - Part 2 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns again welcomes Dr. Gary Smalley. Their topic - how understanding the "DNA of Relationships" will help you fine-tune the relationships most important to you. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Fine-Tune your Relationships - Part 1 Each one of us has an emotional, physical and psychological "layout" encoded in our DNA. Dr. Jim Burns talks with "the Relationship Doctor" -- Gary Smalley - about how every relationship has its own "DNA" as well. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Parent's Guide to Understanding MySpace - Part 2 When it comes to how parents feel about MySpace, they typically fall into one of two categories - "Don't know" or "Don't care!" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his panel discussion on "A Parent's Guide to Understanding MySpace." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Parent's Guide to Understanding MySpace - Part 1 MySpace.com has revolutionized the way teens and pre-teens communicate and connect with each other. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns leads a panel discussion on "A Parent's Guide to Understanding MySpace." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Loving God Without Limits - Part 2 In her teens and early twenties, Shannon Ethridge was not what you would call a "solid Christian." She talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about the love and acceptance of a stranger taught her a valuable lesson about "Loving God Without Limits." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Loving God Without Limits - Part 1 When she was just 16 years old, the death of a total stranger changed Shannon Ethridge's life forever. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Shannon about how that event established a foundation for her for "Loving God Without Limits" - a message she's now bringing to women and teens nationwide. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ruth Bell Graham: A HomeWord Tribute On Thursday, June 14, Ruth Bell Graham - the wife of noted evangelist Dr. Billy Graham - passed from this life into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On Friday June 15, HOMEWORD preempts our regularly scheduled programming to present a conversation featuring Dr. Jim Burns talking with the Graham�s youngest daughter, Ruth, remembering the life lessons and legacy of love she received from her mother. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Teenage Girl's Recovery from Anorexia - Part 2 The pressures of Division 1 college athletics forced Christie Pettit into a lifestyle of under eating 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 A Teenage Girl's Recovery from Anorexia - Part 1 When Christie Pettit left her home in Houston for a tennis scholarship at the University of Virginia, she never imagined she'd wind up battling anorexia. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Christie about her struggle to recover. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids - Part 2 Every parent has been faced with a situation where telling our kids the truth about a reality in life seemed too painful. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his talk with Dr. Chuck Borsellino on the dangers of letting that happen. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Honeymoon Never Ends - Part 2 A good way to insure a healthy start to a marriage is to plan a honeymoon that honors God and the marriage itself. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Walt Larimore about a planning a romantic honeymoon. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Honeymoon Never Ends - Part 1 Often times, an engaged couple spends so much time planning their wedding, their honeymoon becomes an afterthought! Well, Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Walt Larimore about how having a romantic honeymoon can be the key to establishing a lifetime of love between a husband and wife. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 about "Help for Kids Addicted to Video Games." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? - Part 2 Having raised three teenagers of his own, Dr. Jim Burns knows that the teen years can be a challenge for parents sometimes. He is joined by Wayne Rice as they talk about some practical ways for parents to do more than just survive this special season for their kids. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? - Part 1 In more than 30 years of youth and family ministry, Dr. Jim Burns has counseled hundreds of parents who've all asked him the same question - "Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?" He'll talk with Wayne Rice about ways for finding a "yes" answer to that important question. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Overcoming Heartache and Crisis - Part 2 Dr. Jim Burns will be joined in studio once again by Thelma Wells - a speaker at the popular Women of Faith events who overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become an inspiration for countless others by "Overcoming Heartache and Crisis." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Overcoming Heartache and Crisis - Part 1 During her childhood, Thelma Wells experienced joy in learning about God as well as pain at the hands of an abusive grandparent. Dr. Jim Burns talks with her about "Overcoming Heartache and Crisis" to become a true woman of faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances Following Christ does not guarantee you'll be an overwhelming success . . . but it doesn't mean you'll always struggling to achieve material gain either. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Wayne Cordeiro about "Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 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 Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language - Part 2 Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult for your spouse to understand you? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will be joined once again by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to discuss "Learning to Speak Your Spouse's Language." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Marriage - Part 2 One of the leading causes of marital frustration is stress brought on by overcommitment. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with husband-and-wife counselors Drs Les and Leslie Parrott about this vital subject. "Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Marriage - Part 1 Too many marriages are suffering because so many married couples have too much to do and not enough time to get it all done! Dr. Jim Burns talks with married counselors Drs Les and Leslie Parrott about "Help for the Overcommitted, Underconnected Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mom, You Matter More Than You Think - Part 2 With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, now's the time of year when many moms may be wondering what kind of impact they're really having on their families. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Leslie Parrott on the topic, "Mom, You Matter More Than You Think!" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mom, You Matter More Than You Think - Part 1 Modern society tends to devalue the role of mothers. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted psychologist Dr. Leslie Parrott on the topic, "Mom, You Matter More Than You Think" and the true value women have in their homes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage - Part 2 Over the years, Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner have counseled hundreds of couples who have faced difficulties in their marriages in the area of sex and sexuality. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with the Penners on this most important topic, "Finding Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Finding Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage - Part 1 Too many adults grew up hearing "mixed messages" from their parents and society about sex and sexuality. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted experts Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner about God's design for "Finding Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lessons Only a Mom Can Teach - Part 2 Growing up as one of the five children of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, their daughter Ruth has come to appreciate the authentic love her mother always showed her. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Ruth Graham about "Lessons Only a Mom Can Teach." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? - Part 3 Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns concludes his three-part conversation with popular youth ministry leader Wayne Rice about the answer to the question,"Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lessons Only a Mom Can Teach - Part 1 Being a mom is one of the most difficult jobs in the world - but it's also one of the most rewarding! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Ruth Graham - the youngest daughter of evangelist Dr. Billy Graham - about what she learned from her mother about "Lessons Only a Mom Can Teach." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Real Life Begins After High School - Part 2 One of the first things we learned on graduation day from high school was the fact that "Real Life Begins After High School!" Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz about how you can prepare the soon-to-be-graduate in your home for the "real world." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Real Life Begins After High School - Part 1 If your son or daughter is nearing high school graduation, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about the topic of life after graduation with Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz - authors of the book, Goodbye High School, Hello World. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Men 'Check Out' of Marriage - Part 2 A growing number of men are physically present in their homes and marriages - but emotionally they abandoned their spouses and families a long time ago! Dr. Jim Burns continues to talk with Paul Coughlin about "Why Men 'Check Out' of Marriage." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Why Men 'Check Out' of Marriage - Part 1 Author Paul Coughlin has seen too many guys who are married but not engaged to their wives. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Paul Coughlin about the reasons "Why Men 'Check Out' of Marriage" - and what can be done to stop the trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be - Part 2 God created women to be encouragers and influencers. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Lisa Bevere about helping women and girls in the process of "Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Lisa Bevere - author of the book, Fight Like a Girl - about "Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be" in God's eyes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Real Manhood Means - Part 2 John Eldredge has influenced the lives of thousands of men by showing them how to follow the map for the masculine journey. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with John Eldredge about "What Real Manhood Means." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 how to do so with Ron Deal - author of the book, The Successful Stepfamily. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Drug-Proof Your Kids - Part 2 Is your son "robotripping" with his friends in middle school? Is your daughter abusing prescription painkillers with the other cheerleaders at her high school? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers practical solutions for "How to Drug-Proof Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Drug-Proof Your Kids - Part 1 Kids are growing up in a culture where drug use and abuse are everywhere - but there is something parents can do to reverse this trend! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers some practical solutions for "How to Drug-Proof Your Kids." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 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 | Dow