While there is no perfect parent, this nuts-and-bolts material will equip you to lead your child in a loving, confident manner. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. He discusses the benefits of allowing your kids to learn from real-life consequences and describes the importance of understanding your childs temperament based on his birth order. Often, children act out because they are used to getting attention through bad behavior. Summer. Later, she began reading scripture and God gradually changed her heart on the abortion issue. Christ is risen from the dead. Guests can become better acquainted with Focus on the Family through a self-guided walking tour, as well as have fun with their children in the Kids Korner play area and Whits End Soda Shoppe. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known family psychologist and an award-winning,New York Timesbest-selling author. Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. Each season plays an important role in taking your relationship to the next level. You can confidently and lovingly share your faithyou just need to learn some new tactics to do so! We just want to offer some help in answering some questions that many Christians are contacting us here at Focus about, and hopefully help you think through some of the big issues that are at stake in this election. Do you love your spouse, or do you truly cherish them? You can even choose to receive this great resource by text! Patti tells the story of her long journey from abortion doctor to pro-life and encourages listeners to share the message of life with compassion. It is Caesar. And Jesus says, Yes, pay your taxes. Jesus paid His taxes. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 393,636 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. and are a long-term win for both of you. Jim: Well, Carrie, that is such an important point, and its one that I struggle with because theres so much energy in this political arena when it comes to the Body of Christ. You know, things are getting uncomfortable, the cultural pressure is increasing, and said, listen, hope is not an option; hope is a command. Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. When I hear people say that they are not gonna vote, I have to wonder, how would you explain that to someone in the persecuted Church who did not have a say over who rules over them? Her work with countless families over the years served as the inspiration behind her best-selling books which includeStrong Fathers, Strong Daughters,Strong Mothers, Strong SonsandThe Ten Habits of Happy Mothers. (Part 1 of 2). For nearly 25 years, he was Vice President of Student Personnel Services, Dean of Students, and a professor of pastoral counseling at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind. She also travels intermittently to work in mission hospitals in Pakistan and other countries. She eventually experienced a radical change of heart on the issue of abortion after receiving Gods grace, forgiveness, and love, and she is now a passionate advocate for the pro-life movement. Is your marriage under attack? Jodie Berndt is a public speaker, a Bible teacher, and the the author of 10 books. Sometimes it can feel like the world is trying to tear your marriage apart. On this 40-day journey youll learn how to stop fixating on food and other things you use to fill the voids in life and instead fix your eyes on Christ. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are both on staff with BiolasCenter for Marriage and Relationshipswhere he is a co-host ofThe Art of Relationshippodcast. You have a majority of state legislatures, which is really where, as John said, things happen on the issues that we care about, the majority of state legislative races are up for grabs. But marriages can and will not only survive but thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another. Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest bookCherish. https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Focus_on_the_Family&oldid=6695832, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. And depending on how you navigate each season, your relationship will either flourish and grow, or it will slowly die. Listen On: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Previous Giving Your Preschooler a Good Foundation Next Being Your Daughter's Hero John S.: I think were there. ACTION ALERT: We Need You To Attend & Testify at the State Board of Education Meeting Tomorrow in Orlando, by Admin in Action Alert As friends, he suggests we learn to play and laugh together. Make sure youre following the Gospel of Christ. But knowing him the way you did, if he were sitting with us still today, what would he be saying to you as he mentored you about this election? . Let me ask you this bigger kind of 40,000-foot view question. Biblical voter offers a collection of resources including Christian Voter Guides that are state specific and align with Biblical values. With a background in Hollywood as a trained actress, Wendy Speake ministers to women as a bible teacher by applying the power of drama, poetry and comedy to the study of Scripture and real-life application of biblical truths. Marriage. The Spanish version is HERE. He shares five keys to saving your marriage: humility, respect, mercy, communication, and resilience. Carrie: Yes, and its a rich website. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Pastor Kevin A. Thompson explores those different roles and challenges you to live them out by investing emotionally, physically, and mentally in your relationship. John Fuller: You may be disillusioned and fed up with government and politics and maybe you cant wait for the elections to be over. Youll see firsthand testimonies of a PRC in action, and that there are other options outside of abortions! And he provides practical steps for guarding our marriages with the whole armor of God. And were good Jews. They may argue over finances or household chores. This gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and scienceand between death and hopeas a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home. John S.: I dont think so; not in the American experience, because we have the opportunity. Give your best pitch to the person listening whos saying, I dont know if Im gonna vote. Give me your best shot. Our program was paid for by Focus on the Family through generous listeners like you and on behalf of Jim Daly and the entire team, thanks for listening. The entire story of human history, as told in the Scripture, centers around the reality that Christ has risen. I dont think we can do that. Dr. Randy Schroeder provides the insight you need to be a leader-parent. Youll learn great phrases to employ such as Either/Or/You Decide and When You/Then You. Combining that experience with her famous common sense, she explains the eleven steps that will help your daughterwhether shes a toddler or a troubled teento achieve her full human potential. A marriage and parenting conference speaker, he and his wife, Jenny, have two children and live in Fort Smith, Arkansas. With todays technology, Moms and Dads can see the babys heartbeat, facial expressions, and movements! Jim: Let me ask you this. When you give today, youll build marriages that go the distance, equip parents to raise great kids and put Jesus Christ at the center of homes worldwide! Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. And were going to need to have some grace with each other. How do you move away from despair into hope? AB 1921 Ballot Gathering is a legal practice and can be done by both Democrats and Republicans alike. Pennsylvania Family Council does not speak for any candidate who has not answered the Voter Guide survey. 2022 VOTER GUIDE: LAUNCHING SOON!! Greg has published nearly 230 articles and has spoken on 80 college and university campuses in the U.S. and abroad. This helps you to make an informed decision when voting based on the candidates for office and state legislative issues that impact our Judeo-Christian beliefs. And what can you do about it? Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? Scripture is disputed and ignored altogether. Jim: Well, and that is a great place to start here. Greg pulls from his over 30 years of experience debating atheists and agnostics to help you share your faith with grace and truth. They struggle with eating issues, sexual identity, social mediaand many other challenges in this toxic culture. I mean we think that the entire game is the presidential election. And so, its hard. Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words. Meg Meeker has been a pediatrician for more than thirty years, is a mother and a grandmother, and has seen it all. Everything from the music, to how we sell womens lingerie and underwear is so sexualized. There is some responsibility, some expected responsibility of being an American citizen and a Christian, and I think we need to go to the ballots. So as I look at that ballot, to me, I dont see Jesus on the ballot; I see Caesar. Ive been thinking about this. Hear real life stories of parents who have made the decision to choose life even though the circumstances were overwhelming. Its the kind of thing you can get and have your kids read, as well. Jim: But it seems to push people away, because they say, Well, why do it? If you would like a packet of our church-friendly voter guides to distribute to your friends, church, customers, or neighbors, we would love to get them into your hands. And you go back and look at that and you think, well, thats where were at. When you look at the big issues, youve touched on some of the more rightfully obvious ones, but what about the Supreme Court? In order to help voters make an informed and educated decision, our team at The Daily Citizen has created a non-partisan voter's guide. Jim: Okay, now the final one (Laughing). In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. This covers the Governors race and the US Senate race. In this Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, apologist Greg Koukl outlines the Columbo tactic of asking questions, the self-defeating argument tactic to find holes in your opponents arguments, and other specific methods for engaging in faith-building conversations with others. Our volunteer teams on the ground will now distribute them to churches, organizations, and businesses. You will be able to successfully lead and lovingly encourage your child toward a Godly life! And so, thats why thats fundamental. If youre in Colorado Springs, wed be delighted to have you visit our Welcome Center and Bookstore. Youve tried all sorts of methods, but nothing seems to work. We have nine ballot initiatives on our ballot, and all of them are extremely important, maybe as important, you know Im tempted on some days to think more important. . He discusses the benefits of allowing your kids to learn from real-life consequences and describes the importance of understanding your childs temperament based on his birth order. John S.: Well, thats right.And Jim, heres another thing that I think is very important. Is the Supreme Court that important? Youve tried all sorts of methods, but nothing seems to work. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in family communication, interpersonal communication, apologetics, gender, and conflict resolution. 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