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Dave and Ann Wilson

Gaining by Losing

September 19, 2011
Of course your children want a lot. But what do they really need? Jill Savage, a mother of five, encourages parents not to sacrifice the emotional stability, relational depth and time that their children need most for those things that will give them the least satisfaction in the long run--more "stuff" and activities. Jill asks parents to count the cost before accepting that new promotion or responsibility.

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Is your daughter questioning the household rules? Well-known pediatrician and mother of six, Dr. Meg Meeker, talks to fathers about the necessity of providing appropriate boundaries for their daughters. Meeker fondly remembers her own father's attempts to protect her, and exhorts parents to affirm a daughter's character rather than her performance or physical beauty.Download Transcript
September 16, 2011
Of all the relationships a girl may have, the one with her father is the most critical. Today, pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker talks about the powerful influence of a father and recalls how her own father's belief in her at a low point in her life inspired her to believe in herself and become who she is today.Download Transcript
September 15, 2011
What is a patriarch? Dennis Rainey explores the meaning of a patriarch and tells who is qualified to be one, as well as what a patriarch’s roles and responsibilities are.Download Transcript
September 14, 2011
Who was your model for manhood? Dennis Rainey talks about a mentor’s role to be available, purposeful and authentic.Download Transcript
September 13, 2011
The jump from boyhood to manhood doesn’t happen overnight. FamilyLife President, Dennis Rainey, outlines the first four steps of manhood and explains a boy’s life as he moves from boyhood to adolescence to manhood to mentor.Download Transcript
September 12, 2011
Anger wears many disguises. On today's broadcast, Christian recording artist Michael O'Brien, the former lead singer of NewSong, and his wife, Heidi, talk about the issues that once threatened to overtake their marriage. Find out how they found healing and renewed happiness in their 15-year marriage and how their restoration is bringing new inspiration to his music.Download Transcript
September 7, 2011
Christian recording artist Michael O'Brien and his wife, Heidi, talk openly with Dennis Rainey about the problems that challenged and often hurt their marriage. Hear what finally began to turn their marriage around.Download Transcript
September 6, 2011
Love can have its ups and downs. That's what Christian singer and songwriter, Michael O'Brien, and his wife, Heidi, found out after they got married just a few short months after they met. Today on the broadcast, hear more about their courtship and the challenges they faced after getting married.Download Transcript
September 5, 2011
Thousands of children are waiting for homes, and many of those waiting have special needs. Paul and Robin Pennington, who have parented six children, four of whom have special needs, talk about their own journey of adoption and what they've learned along the way. Paul also shares a touching story about his grandson, Benjamin, a special needs child adopted from Korea.Download Transcript
September 2, 2011
Paul and Robin Pennington know something about adoption. That's because these amazing parents have adopted five of their six children and have three grandchildren who are also adopted. The Penningtons talk about their work with Hope for Orphans, a ministry they founded and have led since 2002. Together they present a realistic picture of what adoption really is and tell couples what they need to consider before they adopt.Download Transcript
September 1, 2011
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About FamilyLife Today®

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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