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Ever feel invisible? Kelly and Jimmy Needham offer hope and encouragement for overcoming insecurity and living a purposeful life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly and Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "@jimmyneedham" and Kelly "@kellyneedham". Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Exhausted from chasing dreams? Striving to be extraordinary? Kelly and Jimmy Needham have good news for your ordinary days. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly and Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "@jimmyneedham" and Kelly "@kellyneedham". Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Facing a child in crisis? Rechab and Brittany Gray recount their experience with their daughter's sickle cell disease, and offer encouragement and prayers for parents going through hard times. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Want to be like Jesus in your neighborhood? Rechab and Brittany Gray give practical ideas on unhurried hospitality. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Rechab Gray is no stranger to racial prejudice. But loving the church, he and his wife, Brittany, offer tangible ideas to embrace diversity. Show Notes and Resources Find Rechab on other episodes on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. Catch more of Rechab's thoughts on Insta. Check out his article on TGC How My Grandma Can Help You Be a Better Christian. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, as our way of saying a huge ""Thank you!"" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Infertility, foster care adoption, and embryo adoption: Nana and Eric Dolce's path to a family involves all three—listen in for inspiration and hope. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? For more episodes featuring Nana Dolce, click here. Learn more about Embryo adoption Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Have you ever felt unwelcomed or unwanted? That's where Ruth's story begins: as an outsider. But that's not where God leaves her. Hear more with Nana Dolce. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Wrestling with bitterness after loss? Naomi did. But God was at work. Nana Dolce uncovers timeless truths about God from the book of Ruth. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Ever felt powerless in overwhelming circumstances? Nana Dolce displays God's amazing providence through one courageous woman in the book of Esther. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

People have a lot to say about women in the Bible. But what's true? For one, their narratives, like all of Scripture, point to Jesus. In her book, The Seed of the Woman, Nana Dolce highlights thirty women, from Eve to Mary, and how God uses their stories to point to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

There's no manual for adoptive parenting. There's no step-by-step plan to prevent adoption trauma and guarantee beautiful, healthy attachments with no hiccups. Join Dave and Ann Wilson in part 2 of their conversation with Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler about the complexities of adoption and the importance of communicating love in their unique way. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/, or on Facebook, X, or Insta. Grab their book "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach," Gary's book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is also in our shop! Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Adoption is beautiful—and comes with unique challenges. How do you love your adopted child(ren) well admist hardships? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler to discuss how to apply the '5 love languages' to adoptive families. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/, or on Facebook, X, or Insta. Grab their book "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach," Gary's book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is also in our shop! Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Harder, faster, better, stronger.' Are you constantly striving to be better? Perfect? David and Meg Robbins share their growth from perfectionism to grace. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes with David and Meg? Listen here! Don't miss out on the "Weekend to Remember" events happening nationwide! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Is perfectionism impacting your marriage? Your parenting? Listen to part 2 of Faith Chang's conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson on perfectionism's impact on your family — and practical ways to find grace and peace in imperfection. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com. Find her on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook. And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough, in our shop Or receive Peace over Perfection when you give a donation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Struggling with perfectionism and anxiety in your relationship with God? The peace God offers can feel elusive. Join Faith Chang and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on how to recognize perfectionism, its spiritual impact, and how to move towards God's peace and freedom. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com. Find her on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook. And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough, in our shop Or receive Peace over Perfection when you give a donation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

How does childhood trauma echo in our adult lives? When an adult's parents got divorced, it can still impact them decades later— from their relationship with stepparents, to blended family dynamics, and ongoing healing. Jim Ramos, founder of the men's ministry "Men in the Arena," describes his challenging upbringing. Listen in for hope in navigating the complexities of family life and pursuing personal growth, community support, and a steadfast faith. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jim Ramos and catch more of his ideas at meninthearena.org. Find him on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook. Listen to the full episode on FamilyLife Blended: EP. 51: Growing Up in a Blender: Play the Long Game. His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Discover more resources and listen to more on the FamilyLife Blended podcast. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Jesus invites those with intellectual disability to meet Him in His Word. But churches aren't always as equipped to lay out a feast for them, as they are for those without obvious disabilities. Paul and Jill Miller's journey with their daughter, Kim, led to creating interactive Bible studies for individuals with disabilities. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they hear about the impact disability ministry can have on churches and families. Will they be fed at your church? Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at seeJesus.net. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies here. You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop. Finding Joy in the Hard Places with Autism, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller. His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

What do difficult days, disability, and donkeys have in common? They're all pathways to finding Jesus, according to Jill and Paul Miller. They joined Dave and Ann Wilson on this episode of FamilyLife Today to discuss the ups and downs of their journey -- including the joy and hardship of parenting a child with disabilities and the wonder of living on a farm, which inspired Jill's devotional. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at seeJesus.net. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies here. You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop. Finding Joy in the Hard Places with Autism, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller. His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

So you want to lead? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages series, believes leadership within the family must be servant leadership. How does that play out in marriage and parenting? Building upon the traits discussed in part one of this series [link to episode one], join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for another insightful discussion with author Gary Chapman. Will you choose to lead towards a healthy family? Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You're hungry for a strong, healthy family. What if there were a tried and true recipe—with 5-key ingredients—to get you there? In this conversation Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, shares the insights and obervations he's gleaned—both from his own four-decade marriage and from years of working with families. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for part one of this conversation and learn how to build the chef's kiss happy-bonded-family you long for! Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network