For Faith & Family

Fatherhood: making memories

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Art Rainer encourages listeners to spend time for their children and cherish those times, making memories. Art is the author of Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other. “Raising Dad shares unforgettable lessons about faith, friendship, commitment, honesty.”

Marriage and debt

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Russ Crosson returns to give couples some tips on debt, investing and giving. He also offers some insight into the different attitudes of men and women toward money. He is the president and CEO of Ronald Blue & Co.

Considering the children

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Ron Deal of Smart Stepfamilies cautions parents to consider the feelings of your children when they begin dating and eventually remarrying. Ron is the author of Dating and the Single Parent. Smart Stepfamilies is “the largest web site for stepfamilies and stepfamily ministries available.”

Exchange with Ed Stetzer: Sharing your faith

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of Christians sharing their faith in Jesus Christ. Have you shared your faith recently? We’d love to hear about it at lifewayrearch.com.

Being compelled by love

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Think about all the people we come in contact with everyday. What if we approached every day as an ambassador of Christ. Ed Stetzer returns to discuss what it means to be compelled by love.

Picking your battles and protecting your kids

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Vicki Courtney shares how we can protect our children from a culture that is trying to define them. She “seeks to provide women and/or parents with the tools necessary to navigate today’s promiscuous culture.”

Taking the first step

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Carole Lewis encourages listeners to live life to it’s fullest and remember that the “past is just that. It’s the past.” She reminds us that living in the past is a waste of time. Carole is the author of Live Life Right Here Right Now: Make Every Day Your Best Day.

PSA: FaithandFamily.com

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Do you want information you can trust, from a variety of topics ranging from healthy living to theology to living out your faith in the workplace? If so, check out faithandfamily.com. You’ll find helpful links, a bookstore, radio segments and much more. “For Faith & Family is blessed to be able to connect you with believers who have insight into issues we all care about.”

When Helping Hurts: Paternalism

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Brian Fikkert discusses how we can alleviate poverty without hurting the poor. Brian is a professor of Economics & Community Development at Covenant College and the Director of The Chalmers Center.

Importance of mentorship

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Jason Hayes returns to remind the church how important it is for them to be there for young adults. Jason is the co-author of Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and the Churches that Reach Them. Through his research and his life, he’s found that young people just want to be mentored.

Effects of economic downturn

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Becky Sumrall and Mavin Mendoza return to discuss how tough economic times have made the work of Christian Women’s Job Corp even more critical. The organization’s goal is to helps individuals overcome poverty by providing education, training and Bible study.

Update on ‘3801 Lancaster’ and Kermit Gosnell

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

David Altrogge and Jennifer Thompson join us to give an update on 3801 Lancaster and the Kermit Gosnell abortion case. “The 3801 Film Project is an ongoing documentary series about Kermit Gosnell, the Women’s Medical Society and the cover-up by state and local oversight agencies.”

Weekend - June 15-16, 2013

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Leading off For Faith & Family Weekend, David Delk talks about discipleship and Perry Hancock gives an overview of the Psalm 139 Project ministry. Former University of Alabama star, Barrett Jones, shares how missions and football can go together and pastor Mike Glenn discusses the goals of the church. Two conversations on the topic of life: Joy Riley discusses the ethical questions present with infertility treatments and later, director David Altrogge and producer Jen Thompson talk abortion, Kermit Gosnell and the documentary 3801 Lancaster. Jeremy Cowart joins the program to share about his work in photography and the “Voices of Reconciliation.”

Being transparent

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Art Rainer discusses how being open with your children can teach them to be dependent on God. Art, along with his dad Thom, are the authors of Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other.

When helping hurts

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Brian Fikkert discusses what Christians can do when helping others hurts. Brian is a professor of Economics & Community Development at Covenant College and the Director of The Chalmers Center.

Update on ‘3801 Lancaster’ and Kermit Gosnell

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Open your hand to the hungry

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Most of us probably have very little experience with hunger. Yet, for millions of people around the world and here in the United States, hunger is a daily, unquenchable reality. More than one billion people in the world do not have enough to eat, that is nearly 1/6 of the world’s population. Even here in the United States, nearly 50 million Americans, in this land of plenty, do not have enough to eat, and that includes 17 million children. Barrett Duke shares more…

Husbands, wives and money

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

The world tells us success is measured by what we drive, where we live, how much we make. But that is not God’s definition of success. Russ Crosson gives insight into the different attitudes of men and women toward money. He is the president and CEO of Ronald Blue & Co.

Handling change

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Marriage and family counselor Jeff Morgan shares ways we can emotionally prepare for change. Jeff specializes in working with individuals, couples and families at his practice in Brentwood, Tenn.

What the church can learn from Starbucks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

In an interesting comparison, author and minister Jason Hayes shares what the church can learn from Starbucks. He urges that the church must work to go beyond midlevel relationships just as Starbucks has done.

Spiritual Wellness: How to dress for success

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Rhonda Kelley discusses the correlation between “dressing for success” and spiritual wellness. Rhonda is the Director of Women’s Academic Programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She is also a professor of women’s ministry.

Growing up Ziglar

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Julie Ziglar Norman, daughter of Zig Ziglar, shares how struggles with depression and rebellion helped shape her into the woman she is today. She has been able to use this time in her life to carry on her father’s Legacy of Encouragement.

Hardest parenting experience

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Vicki Courtney shares parenting stories, including what she considers her hardest parenting experience. She “seeks to provide women and/or parents with the tools necessary to navigate today’s promiscuous culture.”

Accept aging

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Carole Lewis, author of Live Life Right Here Right Now: Make Every Day Your Best Day, encourages listeners to stop using their age as a limitation and to live life to it’s fullest. She also shares some practical advice to people who struggle with living in the past and are unable to move forward.

Exchange with Ed Stetzer: Sharing your faith

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of Christians sharing their faith in Jesus Christ. Have you shared your faith recently? We’d love to hear about it at lifewayrearch.com.

Don’t do your child’s work

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Kay Wyma encourages parents not to do their children’s work for them. She also shares about her “year-long campaign to introduce her five kids to basic life skills and the ways meaningful work can increase earned self-confidence and concern for others.”

Lives changed through CWJC

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Becky Sumrall and Mavin Mendoza join Dwayne Hastings to discuss the life-changing programs offered through the Christian Women’s Job Corp. It is the organizations goal to helps individuals overcome poverty by providing education, training and Bible study.

Parenting research

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Selma Wilson talks about her and her husband’s desire to help moms and dads be successful parents. She encourages us that in order to be good parents, we must realize our children belong to God.

PSA: For Faith & Family on Facebook

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

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Styles of worship

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Mike Cosper joins us to talk about different styles of worship. Mike is one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Ky., where he serves as the pastor of worship and art. He is also founder of Sojourn Music.

‘My kids are my ministry’

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Priscilla Shirer shares the role her children play in her ministry and how she views them as her real ministry. She is the author of Life Interrupted: Navigating the Unexpected.

Becoming a successful stepdad

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Ron Deal, president of Smart Stepfamilies, joins us discuss the delicate relationship between a stepdad and his wife’s children. Ron explains that a stepdad cannot be successful unless his wife is supportive of his role and setting him up for success.

Life in the Turn Lane

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Jim Patton shares how he went from nothing to becoming a successful businessman. He offers some tips to being successful. One of his “Patton Principles” is to be honest about what we don’t know. Jim is the author of Life in the Turn Lane.

PSA: ERLC newsletter

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission sends out a weekly e-newsletter called ERLC Weekly. The e-newsletter includes timely alerts that impact our faith, social networking presence and news from Washington.

Weekend - June 8-9, 2013

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 01:00:00 CST

Faith and football: Barrett Jones, an offensive lineman for the St. Louis Rams, shares about his passion for Christ. Next, Brian Fikkert’s thoughts on giving aid and dignity to those in need; David Altrogge and Jen Thompson give an update on 3801 Lancaster and the Kermit Gosnell abortion case. Photographer Jeremy Cowart describes the ministry of “Help Portrait” and Brent Crowe gives insight into how to answer the questions for which we can’t reference a chapter and verse in the Bible. We close out this edition of For Faith & Family Weekend, with Bob Stith’s tips on how Christians should love individuals struggling with homosexuality and Jeremy Howard gives some straightforward advice on reasons not to doubt the Bible.