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January 10, 2018
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Author Hannah Anderson, who lives with her family in rural Virginia, tells of a season when the stress and anxiety of daily living kept her up at night. After considering Jesus' words about coming to Him and finding rest, Anderson realized that leaning into Christ and learning humility was the key to finding peace. Anderson joins Barbara Rainey and shares how God gave her the rest she yearned for, not by changing her circumstances, but by changing her.

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Life is often filled with unexpected turns. Lacey Buchanan, author of "Eyes of Hope," talks honestly about the challenges she and her husband have faced since welcoming the birth of their first son, Christian, who was born blind. Buchanan tells how the strain of dealing with Christian's disabilities affected their marriage, and how God showed her that He was working, even in their difficult circumstances.
January 9, 2018
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Author Lacey Buchanan, a wife and mother of two, talks about the birth of her first son, Christian, who was born with severe facial deformities. Buchanan shares how the faith of her and her husband has helped them through the difficulties and allowed them to see the beauty of their young son's life.
January 8, 2018
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All of us will have to deal with aging parents. Businessman Jim Stroud, founder of Capital Senior Living, Inc., gives some wise tips for rightly assessing an aging parent's need for assisted living. Stroud talks about the costs of care, long-term care insurance, what to look for in an assisted living facility, and how they're rated. He also discusses care for those suffering with Alzheimer's and dementia.
January 5, 2018
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Jim Stroud, founder and director of Stroud Companies, a real estate company that owns and operates senior housing, tells how he became interested in elder care after his father had a stroke and could no longer live by himself. As Stroud looked at options, he realized that available facilities wouldn't meet his father's level of care and need. Stroud set out to change that for his father and other seniors.
January 4, 2018
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Author Don Whitney, a professor of biblical spirituality at Southern Seminary, coaches moms and dads on the lost art of family worship. Whitney reminds parents that they don't have to prepare a devotional in order to worship. Reading a bit of Scripture, saying a simple prayer, and singing a hymn is a simple way to worship, and keeping it short increases frequency. It also teaches kids the priority of worshiping God.
January 3, 2018
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Is life running you ragged? Author Crystal Paine assures listeners that there can be light at the end of the tunnel. Crystal recalls a financially stressful season in the life of her family that God worked for good and that ultimately prodded her to launch her website.
January 2, 2018
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Ever feel like quitting your life? Crystal Paine, founder of the personal finance blog MoneySaving Mom, talks about the day she realized that she didn't have to do it all. Crystal tells how one little word—NO—revolutionized her life and gave her more time for the things that really mattered.
January 1, 2018
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Sometimes God takes something we'd categorize as good, and shakes it up so He gets all the glory. Hear the stories of John and Donna Bishop, Andy and Nikki Bray, and Jake and Rebecca Mutz.
December 29, 2017
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Some of the most moving faith stories have occurred in the shadow of great loss. Jerry Sittser, Lisa Beamer, and Gracia Burnham share their profound experiences with God in the face of the most painful circumstances.
December 28, 2017
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From the FamilyLife Today vault, hear some of Bob Lepine's best pastoral messages, both behind the mic, and behind the podium of a local church.
December 27, 2017
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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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