HomeWord Radio

Young women are called to live lives that are set apart from the world's low standards.

According to a recent survey, only 2% of teenage girls consider themselves to be “beautiful.”

Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on...

Every marriage goes through seasons when the pressures of life seem to hit a bit harder than others. But if you feel as though your...

With the divorce rate hovering around 50%, more and more married couples are feeling the pressure and desperation that comes with trials and struggles.

Even if it seems like your marriage is on life-support, there IS hope! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Doug Fields and Ted...

If you keep having “the same argument” over and over again with your spouse, the problem isn't that you're always fighting – the problem is...

Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict in their marriages – but did you know that a “good fight” can actually make things better?

Kids are growing up in a sex-saturated culture. But on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how to use age-appropriate...

Sex was God's idea. He created it – and on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns discusses some practical tips for us parents to...

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...

A growing number of young children are feeling less and less confident about what their future holds.

Taming your family “zoo” is important – but how can we correct behavior without crushing character?

Parenting young children can be a challenge – especially when it comes to teaching them to mind!

If you're the parent of a teen or pre-teen, your children are “digital natives.” The internet is a way of life for them!

Kids spend the majority of their days connected to some form of social media – but how can parents be sure that they're staying safe...

Most of us parents do the best we can to educate our kids about the dangers of drug addiction.

Matt Pride was a good kid. But once he experimented with marijuana, he became addicted – and his addiction turned his whole family upside down.

You don't have to be a Bible scholar to be able to “make the case for Christ” – especially with your kids!

“If you were ever put on trial for being Christians, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That familiar question is one every parent...

Kids today are growing up in a culture that places enormous pressure on them to experiment with drugs and alcohol.

Christian therapist Sharon Hersh was stunned to discover that her teenage daughter was into “binge drinking.”

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...

We live in a culture that projects some pretty negative images of character attributes that are actually of benefit to our children.

As a noted psychologist and author, Dr. John Townsend knows which theories are best for setting healthy boundaries for teens.

The teenage years are tough for kids – but they can be even more difficult for the parents who are trying to raise them!

Over the years, many media-created families have been looked upon as “ideal.”

Strained marriages are commonplace in many congregations – but now there is something churches can do to ease this stress!

No parent ever thinks their child will face a crisis because of drug or alcohol abuse . . . cutting . . . or an...

Many kids are facing crisis situations like eating disorders . . . and drug and alcohol abuse.

Sexual purity involves more than just saying “no” to intercourse.

Kids are growing up in a culture where it seems like sex is everywhere.

The media is filled with sex-saturated images that can lead some kids to believe that “everyone is doing it.”

The influence father has on the life of his sons can impact the culture for generations to come.

Dads with sons are in a unique position of being able to make a difference that will shape the destiny of the next generation.

Each of us was created for relationships . . . and, yet, developing and maintaining relationships can be extremely difficult!

Each of us was made by God for the purpose of relationships – with Him, with others . . . and ourselves!

If you grew up in a home where your parents divorced and then remarried, you may feel as though you have an upper hand on...

Motherhood can seem like a difficult task – but being a stepmom requires an extra special set of skills and talents.

Does having a “Rule of Life” mean that you're not living by faith? Author Ruth Haley Barton doesn't think so.

The Christian life is a life of freedom, but having a “Rule of Life” helps us find the pathway to living a life that is...

A painful divorce left author Katie Brazelton wondering what her purpose in life really was

Many women today are suffering from a lingering sense of doubt . . . a feeling that their lives are without focus or direction.  

Each month, thousands of women enjoy the blog called “The Reluctant Entertainer” for tips on how to welcome guests into your home without going crazy

When she first got married, Sandy Coughlin liked the idea of having guests over to her home – she just was a bit hesitant to...

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...

When it comes to understand what women want, most men are pretty clueless.

If you haven't been able to get the man in your life to “open up” to you, today's program is for you!

Pastor and author Brian Berry is convinced that “The best gift you can give your community and ministry is a healthy family.”