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Godly Character, A Legacy of Honor

June 10, 2016
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A man is only as good as his character. Author and pastor, Crawford Loritts, talks about the qualities that make up a man's character: personal habits, leadership in the home, and spiritual health.

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What is a real man, and what does he do? To find out, pastor Crawford Loritts points us to 1 Timothy 3, where Paul explains what a real man and leader should be. Loritts talks about how being a man is a choice, and that a man must be intentional about his character, always resisting the urge to be passive.
June 9, 2016
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According to William Bennett, the Latin term for father is "pater," which means "the one who shows up and takes responsibility." Bennett reflects on the legacy he'd like to leave behind and coaches new dads on the significant role they've been assigned.
June 8, 2016
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What does a boy need from a father? William Bennett, a father of two sons and author of the book, "The Book of Man," reminds listeners that boys are moral and spiritual beings, and if we forget this, we've lost the key to raising and educating them.
June 7, 2016
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A boy without a father is like an explorer without a map. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education under Ronald Reagan, addresses manhood in today's culture and reflects on his own boyhood and the men who influenced him.
June 6, 2016
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Parents are natural protectors, but they can't be with their kids 100 percent of the time. Pastor Justin Holcomb, author of the book, "God Made All of Me," talks about some of the ways parents can protect their children from child abuse, beginning with teaching their children how "beautifully and wonderfully" made their bodies really are. The book also shows parents how to help their children identify those adults they can trust, the parts of their bodies that are private, and what to do if someone tries to invade their privacy.
June 3, 2016
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Most of our parents warned us never to talk to strangers. But statistics show that 93 percent of abuse victims knew their perpetrators. Pastor Justin Holcomb, exploited at the age of 10 by a distant relative, talks about his book, "God Made All of Me," which helps parents teach their children how to protect their bodies from those who would do them harm.
June 2, 2016
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Dan Allender tells sexual abuse victims to find hope in God, and reminds them that they are not alone. Restoration won’t begin, however, until they acknowledge they are broken.
June 1, 2016
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Dan Allender reminds believers that there is a thief who is out to kill, steal, and destroy, and he’s still alive and well. Dan tells parents the symptoms of sexual abuse in children.
May 31, 2016
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Dan Allender reminds listeners that in order for there to be healing from sexual abuse, the victim must acknowledge there’s been a wounding. Admitting the truth is the first step to freedom.
May 30, 2016
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You have a lot of things to teach your children before they reach adolescence.  Shouldn't God's law be one of them? Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Seminary, tells parents why teaching their children the Ten Commandments is vital to their children's spiritual and emotional health.
May 27, 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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