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October 8, 2020
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Somewhere today, a little boy or girl has been abused, hunkered down in a closet crying, and doesn't know what love feels like. He or she is asking God to send someone to help. "That often comes in the form of an officer in a blue uniform," says Adam Davis, former police officer and author of the book Behind the Badge.

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Retired police officer Adam Davis says police work takes a toll on a marriage. From 12-hour shifts to having no friends except for other law enforcement officers, the stress of the job hardened Adam's heart and made him want to protect his spouse and family so badly that he quit communicating altogether. Something had to change.
October 7, 2020
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You won't hear trite Christian answers listening to Scottish pastor Mez McConnell. His personal story of coming to Christ is too painful for that. “Do I think that God is absolutely sovereign over everything, even over my abuse? Yes," says McConnell. "Am I comfortable or happy about that? Sometimes, no, I'm not.”
October 6, 2020
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“God doesn't exist. And if He does, He’s one sick individual," thought Mez McConnell, a childhood victim of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his stepmom. McConnell describes his heartbreaking path from abuse to schoolyard bullying and, ultimately, to a prison term before finding the love of Jesus.
October 5, 2020
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It's challenging enough to start a blended family. But when the cause of the blended family are shame and guilt, it adds an additional layer of emotional baggage. Sandi Patty and her husband, Don Peslis, tell their story to Ron Deal about how God has redeemed even their mistakes for His glory.
October 2, 2020
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FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson answer a wife's question about responding to a husband who doesn't lead. 
October 1, 2020
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Author Heather DeJesus Yates always dreamed of having a large family. But when infertility closed that door, would she still trust God? After several disappointing years, she and her husband were thrilled to become the adoptive parents of a beautiful baby girl. Would one child be enough to fill her heart? Yates tells how a visit to see her brother's family and their new baby brought her unexpected peace. Through an unassuming little succulent plant called a "Mother of Thousands," Heather came to realize that she, like this little barren plant, could still live a fruitful and productive life investing in the next generation.
September 30, 2020
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Heather DeJesus Yates, author of the book "A Mother of Thousands," talks openly about the steps she and her husband took to start a family of their own. After years of struggling with infertility, they adopted a beautiful baby girl. Yates encourages believers to keep their hands open to what God may have for them, and to remember through the trials that He is sovereign and can bring you sweet gifts that you could never imagine.
September 29, 2020
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Author Heather DeJesus Yates talks about her deep longing to have children and the disappointment and despair she experienced struggling with infertility. After years of trying to get pregnant, Yates tells how she came to realize that God wanted to rescue her from a small story so that she could participate in His bigger story, if she would just trust Him. Yates reminds us that Jesus offers us empathy for our pain and is the mediator between us and God. He sits with us in our struggles and gives us the Body of Christ to listen and comfort.
September 28, 2020
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You've got power, but it's not where you think. It's in your tongue! Matt and Lisa Jacobson join with Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about the power of words in marriage. The scriptures tell us that kind words are like a honeycomb and build our spouse up, rather than tear them down. Lisa remembers a time when she complimented Matt, only to learn how ugly he felt as a child growing up. You can help heal your spouse's past wounds by practicing affirmation through heartfelt, encouraging words.
September 25, 2020
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Your spouse is longing for your affirmation. Husband and wife team Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk with Dave and Ann Wilson about the importance of affirming your spouse. Many of us are good at affirming our love before marriage, but after the "I do's" we only notice our spouse's weaknesses. Ann admits that it took a long time before she realized how her negative words affected Dave, and both of them tell how a positive shift in outlook changed their marriage for the better.
September 24, 2020
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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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