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Comfort Through the Valley

March 28, 2019
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Ethics professor Matthew Arbo tackles the tough topic of infertility. Arbo’s heart for this issue was born out of a personal story, having witnessed his brother and sister-in-law’s struggle with infertility, and he has seen the pain this causes couples. Arbo offers words of comfort to those who long for a child.

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Pastor Drew Hill addresses what parents can do when they are discouraged and disappointed in their children. There are many things that can trip up our kids, which is why parents need to be proactive in talking with their kids about issues, like porn, beginning when they are young.
March 27, 2019
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Pastor Drew Hill talks straight with parents about engaging kids emotionally. Hill tells parents how to persist in connecting with their teens, even while those same teens are pushing away. Quantity time leads to quality time. Hill recommends parents repeatedly initiate with their kids by going on family walks and enjoying family meals.
March 26, 2019
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Pastor Drew Hill invites parents to see their teens through the lens of the gospel. Letting teens know how much God loves them is a great place to start. Hill believes teens run toward things that bring them comfort and affirmation. Hill encourages parents to ask good questions, like Jesus did, rather than always issue a command.
March 25, 2019
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Chick-fil-A operator Josh Burnette and Young Life leader Pete Hardesty want young men to find success in the workplace. In order to see that happen, young men have to learn the value of hard work, punctuality, and responsibility. Burnette and Hardesty tell how they can get there. 
March 22, 2019
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Part of raising boys to be men includes teaching them about relationships. Josh Burnette and Pete Hardesty, authors of “Adulting 101,” encourage young men to build a healthy relationship with their most trusted allies, their parents, and advises parents to listen and be there for their teens.
March 21, 2019
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Josh Burnette and Pete Hardesty have a heart for seeing young men grow into adulthood. Their practical book, “Adulting 101,” lays out all the things young men need to know by the time they reach adulthood, from doing laundry to changing a tire. Burnette and Hardesty also give insight to the most important question: "What is my purpose?" 
March 20, 2019
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Authors Dave and Ann Wilson talk to Ron Deal about the impact divorce can have on a person’s life. Dave, who lived with his mom after his parents’ split, shares what it was like visiting his dad and how he felt about his dad’s new family. The Wilsons share how the divorce impacted Dave’s ability to resolve conflict in a healthy way.
March 19, 2019
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Pastor Dave Wilson and his wife, Ann, talk to Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, about the hard realities of his parents’ divorce when he was seven years old. Dave recalls his family’s last Christmas Eve together, when they arrived home from church to find Santa’s gifts waiting for them. The next morning, Dad was gone. Hear firsthand how divorce impacts a child.
March 18, 2019
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One barrier that prevents many husbands from praying for their wives is a feeling of inauthenticity--praying the same thing every night. Voddie Baucham offers suggestions for different scriptures a man can use to pray for his wife.
March 15, 2019
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A panel of experts answers your questions about forgiveness in marriage. Voddie Baucham, Juli Slattery, DA and Elicia Horton, and Ron Deal address difficult situations with truth from Scripture.
March 14, 2019
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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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