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Dealing With Loss

September 30, 2016
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Love is gritty. It perseveres even in the hardest of times. Authors Dave and Gloria Furman tell how, four years into marriage, Dave began suffering from a nerve disability in his arms and hands, which makes even a loving touch painful. The Furmans tell what they lost as a couple, and how they've dealt with the loss with Christ's help.

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Each of us is broken in some way. Pastor Dave Furman and his wife, Gloria, tell what it's like dealing with a disability in marriage. Dave has reflex dystrophy, which makes the nerves in his hands and arms non-functioning. Gloria shares how God has met her need for help and hope, and trusts that God has them where He needs them.
September 29, 2016
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When Caleb Kaltenbach told his mom and dad—who had divorced when he was 2 because they discovered they were each gay—of his desire to attend Bible college, they weren't happy about it. Now a pastor, Caleb recalls the first time his mother came to hear one of his sermons when he was a young pastoral intern, much to the angst of the elders. Caleb shares how his parents eventually embraced Christ.
September 28, 2016
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Paul said that it was the kindness of God that leads to repentance. Caleb Kaltenbach can vouch for that. Caleb talks about what it was like growing up with a mom and dad who divorced because they were gay. He also explains how his attempt to prove the Bible was false actually started him on a walk of faith, and eventually led him into the pastorate.
September 27, 2016
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Every family is messy. Caleb Kaltenbach's is no exception. Caleb reflects on growing up with a mom and dad who divorced when he was 2 upon discovering they were each gay. Caleb's mother shared a home with her partner for 22 years, and his father stayed in the closet until Caleb was in college. Caleb offers unique insight on how the gay community perceives Christians.
September 26, 2016
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What kind of inheritance do you want to leave your grandchildren? Pastor Josh Mulvihill encourages grandparents to leave behind an inheritance that will last into eternity—a lasting faith. Ways to do that include sharing how God has moved in your life and teaching the Scriptures by reading favorite Bible stories.
September 23, 2016
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How influential are grandparents? Pastor Josh Mulvihill talks about the grand purpose of grandparents, which is passing on their faith to the generations following after them. This purpose, Mulvihill adds, is done by teaching God's instruction and telling of God's good works.
September 22, 2016
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What will the future hold for Bible-believing Christians? Seminary president Dr. Al Mohler shares his thoughts about what the future will be for Christians in a culture that's increasingly secular. Dr. Mohler encourages parents to teach their children biblical truth and to prepare their children for what they likely will face.
September 21, 2016
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How do we address the culture with grace and truth? Dr. Al Mohler helps us to have the courage to speak up for truth in a culture that tries to silence us. Dr. Mohler explains how morality has been redefined over the years regarding homosexuality, marriage, and cohabitation.
September 20, 2016
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How do Christians live as a cultural minority? Dr. Al Mohler explains that the dissolution of Christianity in our culture began long before the 60's, and we are reaping what was sown. There is a moral revolution that is reshaping Western civilization, and Christians need to own their part in it. Now, Dr. Mohler says, we need to get used to a whole new way of being faithful.
September 19, 2016
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Their marriage was strong. Until it wasn't. Christian singer Plumb (Tiffany Lee) and her husband, Jeremy, recall the dark years of their marriage. Together they tell how God got their full attention and started slowly drawing them back together. They fondly look back on the day they decided to choose hope and remarry in a surprise wedding.
September 16, 2016
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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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