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There are a lot of joys and challenges of raising teenagers: from maintaining open communication, to setting boundaries and offering unwavering support. Join Melissa Kruger for practical insights and heartfelt encouragement to help you navigate this transformative period with grace and confidence. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa K…
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Parenting teenagers can be a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with both exhilarating highs and daunting lows. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of this unique phase of life with Melissa Kruger, author of "Parenting with Hope." Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website melissabkruger.com. Get Melissa's bo…
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Our Faithful God: Katie Davis Majors
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Life can be unimaginably hard. Author, Katie Davis Majors, shares her practical tips to manage anxiety, find peace, and embrace our faithful God to trust His plan in every circumstance. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Katie Davis Majors and her ministry, Amazima, at katiedavismajors.com Purchase Katie's books online Find resources from th…
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Finding Unshakable Peace: Katie Davis Majors
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Katie Davis Majors, a mother of 15, shares her journey from fear to unshakable peace. From near-drowning experiences to raising a large family, she reveals how God's faithfulness has guided her through life's storms. Learn practical tips to manage anxiety and find lasting peace in God's love. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Katie Davis Ma…
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Discover the inspiring journey of Katie Davis Majors, a young woman who left her comfortable life to serve vulnerable children in Uganda. Through all the challenges and unknowns, Katie learns about God's faithfulness and how He kept her and her family safe all along. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Katie Davis Majors and her ministry, Ama…
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Acts of Kindness and Generosity: Brad Formsma
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There's more than one way to be generous. With money, yes, but also acts of kindness! Learn how to cultivate generosity in your family in this discussion between Brad Formsma and Dave and Ann Wilson! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brad Formsma and hear more of his thoughts at bradformsma.com You can find more episodes featuring Brad here. Ge…
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I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life: Brad Formsma
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Did you know that generosity is actually good for us? Brad Formsma joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss the power of giving, as well as how to become a more generous family. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brad Formsma and hear more of his thoughts at bradformsma.com You can find more episodes featuring Brad here. Get your copy of Brad's book…
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Dave & Ann's Conflict Cycle: Debra Fileta
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Is conflict always bad? Dave and Ann Wilson discuss their marriage conflict cycle and underlying issues as guests on Debra Fileta's podcast, "Talk To Me." Show Notes and Resources Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com, and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today. Also, check out her…
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Getting My Kids To Talk To Me: Becky Harling
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Do you want your kids to open up more? Becky Harling shares what parents can do to help their children express themselves. Show Notes and Resources Black Friday; Don't miss out on FamilyLife's amazing sale: Don't miss out on FamilyLife's amazing sale: Weekend to Remember gift cards are half off and devotionals are discounted from Nov. 18 to Dec. 2 …
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I Want My Kids To Talk To Me: Becky Harling
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Do you struggle with getting your kids to talk to you? Becky Harling explains how to give them a voice. Show Notes and Resources Black Friday; Don't miss out on FamilyLife's amazing sale: Don't miss out on FamilyLife's amazing sale: Weekend to Remember gift cards are half off and devotionals are discounted from Nov. 18 to Dec. 2 at shop.familylife.…
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Spiritual Growth Amidst Chaos: Jackie Hill Perry
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Jackie Hill Perry joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss spiritual growth amidst life's chaos and her new devotional, "Upon Waking, " which explores themes of humility, authentic worship, and personal surrender. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jackie Hill Perry and hear more of her thoughts at jackiehillperry.com, or follow her on social media …
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It can be hard to pursue Bible study and prayer when life's busy. Author and teacher, Jackie Hill Perry, joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss her new devotional, "Upon Waking," written to help us pause to reflect on the Word. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jackie Hill Perry and hear more of her thoughts at jackiehillperry.com, or follow her …
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Loneliness in the Bible: Steve & Jennifer DeWitt
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When it comes to coping with loneliness, not all strategies are equal. Loneliness is a natural part of life, but Steve and Jennifer DeWitt argue it can be redeemed when approached biblically. Listen in to their conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Steve DeWitt and hear more of his thoughts on Facebook. You ca…
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Loneliness and Marriage: Steve & Jennifer DeWitt
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Marriage and loneliness—what can we do? What if loneliness can have a good purpose, whether married or single? Author and pastor, Steve Dewitt, and his wife, Jennifer, tell us how in their discussion with hosts, Dave & Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Steve DeWitt and hear more of his thoughts on Facebook. You can grab your copy of…
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Loneliness: Don't Hate It or Waste It: Steve & Jennifer DeWitt
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There's a loneliness epidemic. But what if we don't have to avoid loneliness like a plague? Dave & Ann Wilson are joined by author and pastor, Steve Dewitt, and his wife, Jennifer, to discuss loneliness and offer a redemptive approach. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Steve DeWitt and hear more of his thoughts on Facebook. You can grab your co…
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Growing Up Blended: Ron Deal & Kim Walker Smith
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Singer-songwriter, Kim Walker Smith, joins Ron Deal to share her story of childhood trauma, blended family struggles, and how persistent love transformed her life. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policyبقلم FamilyLife Podcast Network
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Could celebrating each child’s unique image of God help heal racial division? Speaker Chris Singleton discusses his new children’s book, "Your Life Matters." Show Notes and Resources Purchase Chris' children’s book, "Your Life Matters." Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content …
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Racial Violence, Loss, and Finding Your Way Out: Chris Singleton
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Speaker and baseball pro, Chris Singleton, speaks about his mother’s death to racial violence—as well as seeking God amidst his gut-wrenching loss. Show Notes and Resources Purchase Chris' children’s book, "Your Life Matters." Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resour…
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Overcoming Insecurity with our Bodies: Rachael Gilbert
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Body image issues can come up for young or old, guys or girls. Counselor and author, Rachael Gilbert, joins hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to offer hope for overcoming insecurity with our body image, as well as tips for supporting others who are struggling. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Rachael Gilbert and hear more of her thoughts at rachaelg…
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We all have bodies. And, sometimes, we have body image issues. Listen as counselor and author, Rachael Gilbert, shares her story and approach to healing with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Rachael Gilbert and hear more of her thoughts at rachaelgilbert.com. Listen to Rachael's podcast, Real Talk with Rachael, here. You c…
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Answering Teens' Tough Questions: Michael Kruger
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Not sure how to answer? Michael Kruger, author of "Surviving Religion 101", offers answers for tough questions. Show Notes and Resources Check out Michael's book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College FamilyLife has a free devotional for you from Amberly Neese: "Finding Common Ground." Sign up at fam…
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Are your kids college-ready? Michael Kruger, author of "Surviving Religion 101," examines how to prep teens for surviving religion—and keeping the faith. Show Notes and Resources Check out Michael's book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College FamilyLife has a free devotional for you from Amberly Nees…
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Family Conflict in the Time of Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell
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Do disagreements with family strain relationship at times? Learn to approach family conflict with wisdom and winsomeness in this conversation between Dave and Ann Wilson and Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim Muehlhoff and catch more of their thoughts on the Winsome Conviction Project. Find previous podcast e…
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Moving Past Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell
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How do we move away from cancel culture? One way—according to scholars and authors, Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell—is growing in listening skills. Listen in to their conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson for practical help in improving. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim Muehlhoff and catch more of their thoughts on the Winsome Conviction P…
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End the Stalemate: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell
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Civil conversations feel harder and harder to come by these days. Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by scholars, authors, and Christian apologists—Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell—to discuss their new book, "End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations." Listen in as they shed light on our current polarized culture, as …
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Peace Over Election Anxiety: Brant Hansen
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Are you feeling anxiety about the election? Brant Hansen joins hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a hope-filled conversation about peace and politics. Listen in for helpful perspective for Christians, as well as some practical tips for coping with anxiety. Show Notes and Resources Brant Hansen has created an election anxiety guide just for FamilyLife To…
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Don Everts: What's it Look Like to Love My Community?
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“What’s it look like to love my community?” Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on …
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Don Everts: Why Community is Important
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Author Don Everts knows what it’s like to feel disconnected in your own neighborhood. But he also knows why community is critically important. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on fostering pe…
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Husband and Wife Relationship 101: Collin & Stacey Outerbridge, Joseph Torres, Anna Markham
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Looking to level up the 'ole husband and wife relationship? Tune in for the research-backed ways to improve marital satisfaction—this time for wives! Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by couples at different stages of love and marriage to discuss! Show Notes and Resources Check out the 'Married with Benefits Podcast' by Family Life! Grab Shaunti…
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#RelationshipGoals with Collin & Stacey Outerbridge, Joseph Torres, Anna Markham
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Want to exceed your #relationshipgoals? Tune in for a candid discussion of five things that research shows improve marital satisfaction for men from couples at various stages of love and marriage. Show Notes and Resources Check out the 'Married with Benefits Podcast' by Family Life! Grab Shaunti Feldhahn's book: "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Ha…
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Overcoming Incivility: Heather Holleman
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In a world thrashed by incivility, professor Heather Holleman describes researched-based techniques for rediscovering conversations that connect us. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on foster…
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Six Conversations in an Isolated World: Heather Holleman
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Isolated? Wishing for connections that matter? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author Heather Holleman, who proposes six conversations to combat loneliness and plunge relationships deeper. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” A…
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7 Myths About Singleness: Sam Allberry
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Is it okay to be single? Is Christ truly enough? Sam Allberry affirms that our relationship with God does not depend upon our marital status. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on fostering pea…
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Marriage Expectations: True or False? with Collin Outerbridge
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If you're married, what did you expect when you tied the knot? What will your children expect? Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Colin Outerbridge to discusses real romantic relationships and helping children understand love beyond modern romance. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Pastor Collin Outerbridge at nonachurch.com/pastor Check out Colin Out…
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Is modern romance a recipe for heartache? Pastor Colin Outerbridge says it's closer to greek mythology than Christianity. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on the case for lasting romance. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Pastor Collin Outerbridge at nonachurch.com/pastor Check out Colin Outerbridge's four-part video series, wher…
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How To Evangelize With EQ: Preston Perry
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Apologetics isn't about winning arguments, but about winning people. Join hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to learn how to evangelize with emotional intelligence with evangelist, podcaster, and author, Preston Perry. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Preston and check out everything he's up to at preston-perry.com. You can also find him on social me…
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How To Tell The Truth: Preston Perry
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Preston Perry was a troubled youth on Chicago's South Side. Now he's a passionate–and compassionate–evangelist. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson and hear more of his story and his approach to winning people to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Preston and check out everything he's up to at preston-perry.com. You can also find him on social…
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Andrew Peterson: Fueling Your Kids' Imagination
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Musician and author Andrew Peterson chats about fueling kids’ imagination and creativity to open doors for the Kingdom of God. Show Notes and Resources Gospel in a pumpkin Get your free download with activities, pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns. Con…
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Nurturing Creativity in Your Home: Ashlee Gadd
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Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for…
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Create Anyway: Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood: Ashlee Gadd
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Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her t…
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What Tamar Can Teach Us: Teresa Whiting
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God restored women in the Bible who faced shame and trauma, and He can restore us, too. Teresa Whiting joins hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to share practical advice for finding hope and healing in sexual brokenness. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Teresa and hear more of her thoughts on her website, teresawhiting.com, and through her podcast, F…
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(dis)Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken: Teresa Whiting
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Have you ever felt broken or bad? You're not alone. Listen in as Teresa Whiting, writer & author, joins hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a tender discussion on overcoming shame and sexual brokenness. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Teresa and hear more of her thoughts on her website, teresawhiting.com, and through her podcast, Find Hope Here. Gr…
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God's People & Sibling Rivalry: Amberly Neese
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Ever struggle with jealousy or sibling rivalry? From (almost) the beginning of time, God's people have, too. It's a tale as old as time. Listen in as author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers biblical insight on overcoming envy, with siblings & beyond. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and …
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Even in healthy relationships, disagreements and conflict will arise. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, wants to help us navigate conflict well by finding common ground with those we love. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and Facebook. Her book, "Friendship Initiative: 31 Days of Loving a…
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The Friendship Initiative: Amberly Neese
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Do you have the biblical friendships you were made for? Statistics on loneliness suggest that few of us do. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers vision and actionable ideas for building richer relationships in her book, The Friendship Initiative. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and F…
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Halloween and Christians: An Opportunity, with Jimmy & Kelly Needham
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Halloween and Christians: It's complicated. But what if it's a great opportunity to reach your neighborhood?! Join Dave and Ann Wilson to learn how Jimmy and Kelly Needham use their home to share generosity and the gospel with their neighbors during Halloween. They have tips for you, too! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy & Kelly Needham …
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Dave & Ann Wilson: Our Miraculous Marriage Story
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Dave and Ann Wilson have been married for 44 years. But they almost didn't make it past 10. Teresa Whiting gets the deets of their miraculous marriage story. Show Notes and Resources You can connect with Teresa Whiting and listen to her podcast, Find Hope Here, at teresawhiting.com Get your copy of Dave and Ann Wilson's book, " Vertical Marriage " …
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Childhood Grief & Family Disruption: Scott Kedersha & Ron Deal
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Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Scott Kedersha, author and marriage pastor, and Ron Deal to the show. They explore how Scott's early experiences of grief and family disruption shaped his approach to marriage and parenting. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry: SummitOnStepfamilies.com Connect with Scott Kedersha a…
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The Jesus Trilemma and the TikTok Generation: Sean McDowell
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The famous "liar, lunatic, or Lord" trilemma has been a famous staple in modern apologetics. Is it still relevant today? Listen as Sean McDowell discusses apologetics for a new generation with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your copy of the upda…
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More Than A Carpenter (updated): Sean McDowell
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Author, speaker and Biola apologetics professor, Sean McDowell, grew up steeped in apologetics. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how his father's work impacted him, along with his own faith journey from doubt to confidence. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your c…
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