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Finding "The One"

December 19, 2014
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Love is a dance. Sometimes it’s a waltz and sometimes it’s a bunny hop—but either way, the key to making love last is finding a dance partner who shares your rhythm. Clarence Shuler talks about his sometimes-rocky courtship with his now-wife, Brenda. Clarence encourages singles to enter a relationship with their eyes wide open and their hearts guarded until they know for sure that they've found the one.

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Are you intoxicated with romance? Clarence Shuler admits that he was too, at one time. But as relationship after relationship took a nosedive, Clarence wondered if he'd ever get married. Surrounding himself with men in good marriages, Clarence began to watch and learn and his self-worth began to soar, as did his hope that marriage was just around the corner.
December 18, 2014
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"God has turned my world upside down, but He's turning it right side up." Amazima director and founder Katie Davis tells how God changed her perspective and filled her with passion to love and serve the Ugandan people, especially the children. It's through caring for the orphan that God has turned her values upside down and nurtured her dependence on God above all. Hear more about the remarkable impact Katie and Amazima are having in Uganda.
December 17, 2014
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Motherhood is delightful and difficult, even for the most seasoned of mothers. Amazima Ministry founder Katie Davis tells how she went from a being a kindergarten teacher in Uganda at age 18 to a soon-to-be adoptive mother of 13 Ugandan orphans by the time she was 25 years old.
December 16, 2014
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Eighteen-year-old Katie Davis had a desire to go and serve the children of Uganda for a season before college. She never imagined that her first trip would change her life, and the lives of many others, forever. Today Katie is the founder and director of Amazima Ministries and the foster mother of 13 girls. Join us to hear more about this courageous young woman and her outreach to orphans in Africa.
December 15, 2014
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Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? Join Phil Vischer, the creator of VeggieTales and of the DVD, "Why Do We Call it Christmas?," as he explores the who, what, where, when, and how of our most popular holiday.
December 12, 2014
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Cutting down trees? Hanging stockings? Santa Claus? What do any of these have to do with Jesus’ birthday? More than you think! VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer talks about his latest Christmas DVD which explains the meaning behind some of our fondest Christmas traditions.
December 11, 2014
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Like a big, red Christmas bow, our extended family relationships can come unraveled during the holidays if we're not careful. Dennis and Barbara Rainey lock arms to tackle your toughest holiday questions like:  I feel like I can't live up to my mother-in-law’s expectations. What should I do? How do I handle holiday guests who want to drink or smoke at my house? Do I put cohabiting couples in separate rooms or together? What about same-sex couples visiting?
December 10, 2014
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The Christmas season can be particularly stressful for families. Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer your questions about the best way to handle the holidays. Hear them explain how to juggle in-laws, what to do about boyfriends and girlfriends of your children, and how to put long-held traditions to rest.
December 9, 2014
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Ever wonder what Christmas at the Rainey household is really like? Join Dennis and Barbara Rainey as they walk down memory lane and answer listeners' questions about their best and worst Christmases ever.
December 8, 2014
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In ancient times, names carried powerful symbolism, but in today's often trivializing culture, the power of names can sometimes get lost in the mix. Find out why the names of Jesus are so significant, and how you can teach them to your family.  Hear insights from Franklin Graham, Dennis Rainey, and Crawford Loritts.
December 5, 2014
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

About Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are co-hosts of FamilyLife Today©, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.

The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

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