For Faith & Family

Befriending your “ex-husband-in-law”

Research shows that ongoing conflict between two homes is bad news for children who live in blended families. Counselor Ron Deal encourages a stepfather to put the needs of his stepchildren first and nurture a friendly relationship with his stepchildrens father, his ex-husband-in-law.

Peer pressure

Jaime Jamgochian, founder of the Modest is Hottest conferences, shares how to help young women deal with peer pressure. Jaime is also a Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader based in Nashville, Tenn. Her latest album is called Above The Noise.

Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Christians and politics

Dr. Hunter Baker joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s Letter from a Birmingham Jail and how it gives us a model for how Christians interact in politics. Dr. Baker is the author of Political Thought: A Students Guide.

God only gives us one life

Carole Lewis, author of Live Life Right Here Right Now: Make Every Day Your Best Day, reminds listeners that God has given us this life we are living, so we better start living it for him.

The word love

Dannah Gresh joins Karen Cole to discuss her new book Get Lost!. Dannah is a best-selling author and the founder of Secret Keeper Girl, a live tour event for tween girls and their moms.

Young adults and church

Jason Hayes takes a closer look at why there arent more young adults in our churches and how the church can reach them with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Differences in the gospel

Each of the Gospel books is different, but similar in many areas. Jeremy Howard of BH Publishing shares how each book complements the other. Jeremy, an apologetics expert inspired by the engaging style of C. S. Lewis, equips Christians with answers to deep and challenging spiritual questions while also helping seekers and unbelievers see Jesus for who He really is.

What is LoveLoud?

Al Gilbert, of LoveLoud, shares how listeners can better love and serve their communities. LoveLoud is a movement created by the North American Mission Board designed to help churches demonstrate Gods love by meeting significant human needs while sharing Christ.

Reboot Recovery and troops returning home

Evan and Jenny Owens join Dwayne Hastings to discuss the impact that REBOOT Recovery has made on troops returning home from the battlefield. REBOOT Recovery is a 12 week program designed to help service members and their families heal from the spiritual wounds of war.

Stages girls go through

Do you ever worry about who you are going to eat lunch with or worry if your hair looks perfect? These are just some of the (big) challenges daughters face. Sissy Goff joins us today to help us understand the minds of daughters.

Getting started in mentorship

Helping the needy: How to focus on ‘one’

What is Orphanology?

Motherhood: One of God’s greatest gifts - Friday, May...

“God couldn’t be everywhere, so He made mothers.” While not theologically accurate, this old Jewish saying describes beautifully the significant role that mothers have in our lives. Motherhood is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. A loving, committed mother is an indispensable person in our development. Just imagine a world without mothers. It would be a sterile place indeed. Mothers instill powerful social and nurturing characteristics in each generation. It is principally from their...

Fresh Ideas: Mother’s Day - Tuesday, May 7th

Diana Davis shares how listeners can prepare for a special Mothers Day. Diana is the author of Fresh Ideas: 1,000 Ways to Grow a Thriving and Energetic Church. About Diana: Dianas acumen for fresh ideas was derived from parenting three great kids, living with a pastor (her husband, of course), serving in the local church, PTA committees, mission trips, and people-watching. As a student, she enjoyed the many opportunities her church offered teens to not only fellowship, but to serve God. She...

‘Rhythms of Grace’ - Saturday, May 4th

Mike Cosper joins us today to talk about worship, the gospel and the church. Mike is one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Ky., where he serves as the pastor of worship and art. He is also founder of Sojourn Music. About Mike: As Pastor of Worship Arts, Mike oversees Worship Arts and the 930 Art Center. This means working with songwriters and musicians preparing for Sundays, recording our worship CD’s, and working with the ministry leaders who oversee the...

Weekend - May 4-5, 2013 - Saturday, May 4th

Leading off this edition of For Faith Family Weekend, Mike Cosper explains the origins and purpose of worship. Jeff Morgan tackles the difficult topic of letting children go and then Russ Crosson talks money and marriage. Next, Marion Jordan shares the surprising sanctification process present in friendships and Chuck Lawless argues today is the day to begin mentoring, even if you think you arent prepared enough. Karen Cole talks to Rhonda Kelley about the spiritual attire women should wear...

Work: It’s so you - Friday, May 3rd

The first question of the 350 year-old Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: “What is the chief end of man?” The answer: “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” And many of you may be saying, “Yes, the weekend is almost here and I can start glorifying God and enjoying Him.” But, there’s also that word “forever.” Many think it means “into eternity.” It does mean that, but it also means “at all times,” including Monday through Friday. While the Westminster Catechism is a...

More information on REBOOT Recovery - Saturday, April...

Evan and Jenny Owens return to share more information on REBOOT Recovery. REBOOT is a 12 week program designed to help service members and their families heal from the spiritual wounds of waroffers a powerful blend of clinical insight and Christian faith-based support that has been successful in mending souls and rebuilding families. About the program: REBOOT Recovery offers a powerful blend of clinical insight and Christian faith-based support that has been successful in mending souls and...

Weekend - April 27-28, 2013 - Saturday, April 27th

First, Leighann McCoy explains the concept of caught in theology and Jenny and Evan Owens share more about their ministry, Reboot Recovery. Chuck Lawless describes the joy in the journey of discipleship and Dannah Gresh talks about the No. 1 pressure many women feel today. Producer Brent Martz talks about the movie Not Today, and the very real struggles present in India; next, Jon Walker discusses the church and costly grace. Finally, Diana Davis stresses the importance of ministering to the...

Letting go of adult children - Thursday, April 25th

Jeff Morgan encourages parents to let go of their adult children. Jeff is a certified marriage and family counselor in Tennessee, working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of clinical issues, with special focus on sexual addiction treatment and marital crisis. I believe my clients are worthwhile individuals, created in the Image of God, and capable of giving and receiving love. A variety of emotional blocks and problematic behaviors often keep them bound up in either...

Weekend - April 20-21, 2013 - Saturday, April 20th

Karen Cole sits down with Dannah Gresh to discuss her new book, Get Lost! and Gary Smalley explains why a lot of humans have a counterintuitive fear of relationships. Next, Jeff Morgan shares some convicting thoughts about the truth hidden in sarcastic comments and Jim Patton says to always put God firsteven in business. Jon Acuff explains why Christians can serve Christ and not be miserable in their work and then producer Brent Martz gives a first look at the movie Not Today. Dwayne...

Putting customers and God first - Saturday, April 20th

Jim Patton encourages listeners to always put God first - even in business. Jim is the founder and senior managing partner of KPAC Solutions, a private equity firm that acquires distressed manufacturers and turns them into profitable manufacturing powerhouses. About Jim: His book, Life in the Turn Lane, tells his remarkable story and what he has learned from the turns. Jim started out as a heating and air conditioning repairman, but was fired less than a year later. Since vocational training...

Not Today: Human trafficking - Friday, April 19th

Brent Martz joins Dwayne Hastings to share about his movie Not Today, which which aims to bring awareness to the true nature of human trafficking, and how we unintentionally may participate in it. The movie is in theaters now. Why a movie about human trafficking? The simple answer is: None of us is free if one of us is enslaved. What can one of us do to make a difference? From supporting the education of a Dalit child to helping build schools in India to working alongside groups focused on...

Background on The Resurrection film - Monday, April 15th

David Wood joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss his film The Resurrection and why he feels it is so important to make. The movie is set to release on Easter of 2015. Learn more here. About David: David Wood is the executive producer and owner of Dread Warrior Productions, a media and funding company. He is also the co-founder of The Global Apostolic Council, a spiritual think tank group. To learn more about David and the Resurrection Project go here.

The Bucket Project - Saturday, April 13th

Jeff Palmer, executive director of Baptist Global Response, returns to share about the Bucket Project. Through this project listeners like you can give hope to someone in Africa dying with a terminal illness. These “buckets of hope” are delivered with the loving message that God cares. About: If you could give HOPE to someone as easily as this, why wouldn’t you? Why wouldn’t you gather your Sunday school class up to pack one bucket? What if every Sunday school class in your church packed one...

Not Today - Friday, April 12th

Brent Martz joins Dwayne Hastings to share about his movie Not Today, which which aims to bring awareness to the true nature of human trafficking, and how we unintentionally may participate in it. The movie is in theaters now. Why a movie about human trafficking? The simple answer is: None of us is free if one of us is enslaved. What can one of us do to make a difference? From supporting the education of a Dalit child to helping build schools in India to working alongside groups focused on...

Nazi Germany and the flaw in human nature - Wednesday,...

Dr. Erwin Lutzer returns to For Faith Family. He warns listeners not to confuse the flag for Christ. He is the author of When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany. Dr. Lutzer is the senior pastor at The Moody Church in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Lutzer challenges listeners to focus on Jesus, stand for truth, justice, and righteousness to stop our countrys slide from civility into barbarity. Moody Church Media’s Mission Statement: We are called to give a biblical voice to...

Finding time for our dreams - Saturday, April 6th

Author Jon Acuff joins us to share what it takes to start the difficult, but rewarding, process of working in the career of your dreams. That’s why I’ve written Start. Your dream is calling, and it’s closer than you might think. It’s time to go after your purpose. Every awesome life goes through five stages. Learn what they are. Do them. Start. About Start.: Growing up, we dreamed. And our dreams always painted the portrait of the adult us living an awesome life… as an astronaut, a pro...

Weekend - April 6-7, 2013 - Saturday, April 6th

First, Marion Jordan shares how women can get through times when it feels like its impossible to ask for help and Jeremy Howard stresses the need to read the Bible regularly. Jon Acuff talks about what it takes to start the difficult, but rewarding, process of working in the career of your dreams and later, Bob Bunn outlines the reasons for being a “God” family. Next, Jenny and Evan Owens describe the work of their ministry, Reboot Recovery, and what they’re doing to save the lives of...

Don’t confuse the flag for Christ - Friday, April 5th

Dr. Erwin Lutzer returns to For Faith Family. He warns listeners not to confuse the flag for Christ. He is the author of When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany. Dr. Lutzer is the senior pastor at The Moody Church in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Lutzer challenges listeners to focus on Jesus, stand for truth, justice, and righteousness to stop our countrys slide from civility into barbarity. Moody Church Media’s Mission Statement: We are called to give a biblical voice to...

PSA: More on the Psalm 139 Project - Tuesday, April 2nd

There are many ways to be a champion for life, and one of them is providing a woman in a crisis pregnancy a window into the world of the child she is carrying. This is the intent of the Psalm 139 Project - to aid pregnancy resource centers in securing ultrasound machines. Most women in a crisis pregnancy who are given a glimpse of the life within them choose life. However, this is only possible when women can go to a pregnancy center with an ultrasound machine. Sonogram machines are...

Permission to dream - Saturday, March 30th

About Start.: Growing up, we dreamed. And our dreams always painted the portrait of the adult us living an awesome life… as an astronaut, a pro wrestler, a movie star, a bee keeper, or insert your dream here. We don’t set out for average. But that’s exactly where we end up after listening to our fears day after day, year after year. Our dreams take a back seat and eventually are left stranded by the side of the road. That’s why I’ve written Start. Your dream is calling, and it’s closer than...

Weekend - March 30-31, 2013 - Saturday, March 30th

Happy Easter weekend! First, Diana Davis provides some important tips on how to view your church from the eyes of a visitor. Next, if you want to escape average and find a life of fulfillment, listen to Jon Acuffs tips on how to get there, and after that conversation, Tony Merida outlines some of the surprising challenges of adoption. Michael Kelley shares how his relationship with God changed during his sons battle with cancer and Carole Lewis gives her thoughts on living life in a very...

Syria crisis worsens - Friday, March 29th

Jeff Palmer joins Karen Cole to discuss the current situation in Syria. He shares an update on the country, how Baptist Global Response is helping and how listeners can respond. Jeff is the executive director of Baptist Global Response. AMMAN, Jordan — Conditions for civilians in Syria have deteriorated so badly that Southern Baptist humanitarian leaders have decided they must expand relief efforts inside the country. At the same time, relief workers in neighboring countries have seen a...

PSA: More on FaithandFamily.com - Tuesday, March 26th

Do you want information you can trust, from a variety of topics ranging from healthy living to theology to living out your faith in the workplace? If so, check out faithandfamily.com. Youll find helpful links, a bookstore, radio segments and much more. For Faith Family is blessed to be able to connect you with believers who have insight into issues we all care about, shares Karen Cole. Faithandfamily.com is there for you 24/7.

How hunger impacts those around you - Saturday, March...

Kristy Carr joins Karen Cole to talk about the issue of hunger. She recalls instances in her childhood where going hungry was very real for her and her family. Kristy is a ministry consultant for Womens Missionary Union (WMU). The Gift of Groceries . . . Yes, Groceries The phone rings. My grandmother is on the other end. I’m always happy to hear from her even though I see both her and my grandfather several times a month. My mother is working at a new job following her college graduation....

Start.: ‘Punch fear in the face’ - Saturday, March 23rd

About Start.: Growing up, we dreamed. And our dreams always painted the portrait of the adult us living an awesome life… as an astronaut, a pro wrestler, a movie star, a bee keeper, or insert your dream here. We don’t set out for average. But that’s exactly where we end up after listening to our fears day after day, year after year. Our dreams take a back seat and eventually are left stranded by the side of the road. That’s why I’ve written Start. Your dream is calling, and it’s closer than...

Ministry to senior adults - Wednesday, March 20th

Diana Davis shares ways listeners can be involved in the lives of senior adults in their churches. She is the author of Fresh Ideas: 1,000 Ways to Grow a Thriving and Energetic Church. About Diana: Dianas acumen for fresh ideas was derived from parenting three great kids, living with a pastor (her husband, of course), serving in the local church, PTA committees, mission trips, and people-watching. As a student, she enjoyed the many opportunities her church offered teens to not only...

Preparing for Easter Sunday - Saturday, March 16th

Diana Davis shares how listeners can prepare their family and church body for Easter Sunday. Diana is the author of Fresh Ideas: 1,000 Ways to Grow a Thriving and Energetic Church About Diana: Dianas acumen for fresh ideas was derived from parenting three great kids, living with a pastor (her husband, of course), serving in the local church, PTA committees, mission trips, and people-watching. As a student, she enjoyed the many opportunities her church offered teens to not only fellowship,...

Autism in the church - Saturday, March 16th

Barbara Newman outlines meeting the needs of autistic individuals in the church. Barbara is the author of Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism has evolved from an unfamiliar term to an everyday reality for millions of people. Bookstore shelves are filled with resources that address how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects children and adults at school, work, and home. But what about the church? What about your church? How can...

Struggle for intimacy - Friday, March 15th

About Vicki Tiede and her book: The news was hard enough–the person closest to you in the world, your life partner, is struggling with pornography. But now, although the shock might have worn off, you are still reeling–feeling shattered, betrayed, alone. Where do you turn? Who do you turn to? Vicki Tiede, writing from personal experience, reminds you that no matter how you are feeling right now, you are not alone. You can turn to the God of all comfort and hope who promises to never leave...

Idea behind ‘Unashamed’ - Monday, March 11th

R.T. Kendall joins Dr. Land to discuss his book Unashamed to Bear His Name. He challenges listeners to embrace the stigma of being a Christian. Our premiss is this. It seems to us that there has been a ‘silent divorce’ in the church, speaking generally, between the Word and the Spirit. When there is a divorce, some children stay with the mother, some stay with the father. In this divorce, there are those on the ‘word’ side and those on the ‘Spirit’ side. What is the difference? Take those of...

Weekend - March 9-10, 2013 - Saturday, March 9th

Todays episode of For Faith Family Weekend begins with two conversations on people who dont always find the church doors standing wide open. First, Barbara Newman outlines meeting the needs of autistic individuals in the church and later, Dennis Jernigan discusses ministering to people struggling with homosexuality. Ben Trueblood describes the fullness of salvation and Jeremy Howard joins the program to talk about what happened the Friday before the first Easter. The art of listening is...

Indivisible: Restoring faith to families - Wednesday,...

Many Christians feel overwhelmed by a culture that appears to be growing increasingly secular. Its easy to feel our society is beyond hope. But James Robison and Jay Richards are here to encourage us to have faith.They are the authors of Indivisible: Restoring Faith, Family, and Freedom Before Its Too Late. About James: He is the founder and president of LIFE Outreach International, a worldwide Christian relief organization. He is also the host of LIFE Today, a daily syndicated television...

Matthew 25: Being the hands and feet of Jesus - Tuesday,...

There are an unlimited number of ways for us to serve others. Lorie Newman shares how listeners can serve in our own unique ways. She is the author of Cup of Cold Water in His Name: 60 Ways to Care for the Needy. Lorie is the founder of an orphan ministry which enables over 250 impoverished African orphans to receive regular food, clothing, and education through a partnership with Childrens Hope Chest. (More here) Learn more about Lorie at lorienewman.com. You can also check out her blog...

Encouragement for single women - Monday, March 4th

Are you a single woman in your 30s? Do you find it hard to be excited for your friends who are getting married? Marian Jordan has been there. She encourages listeners to continue trusting God even when its hard and to not settle for anyone less than who God made for you. She is the founder of Redeemed Girl Ministries. She is an active speaker, guest lecturer, and published author. She is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary and lives in Houston where she serves at her home church, Second...

Don’t cheapen God’s grace - Saturday, March 2nd

Johnnie Moore returns to the program to help listeners understand Gods grace as well as show it. Johnnie is the vice president of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va, and the author of Dirty God: Jesus in the Trenches. Johnnie offers some advice to Christians who feel they are inadequate. Johnnie Moore is the 29 year-old Vice President of Liberty University, he has long been numbered among the youngest university executives in the United States. He is an author, commentator, advisor,...

Take the “I was a stranger” challenge - Friday, March 1st

Our nation is deeply immersed in a conversation about immigration reform. We are asking some very foundational questions about national values. Some are focused on the rule of law. Others are focused on human dignity. I get it. My first reaction to this problem was probably what many listening to me thought as well. I was focused on their illegal status. I thought they should go back where they came from. I was offended that these millions of people had crossed our borders illegally or...

The transformation process of a Christian - Thursday,...

Ben Trueblood joins Harold Harper to discuss the transformation process that occurs in the life of students when they become Christ followers. Ben is the director of student ministries at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tenn. He explains that modern day christians sometimes take for granted the powerful changes that develop when we become Christians. Ben has served the local church as a student pastor for twelve years. In addition to his role at LifeWay Ben currently serves as the...

Rep. Diane Black and the pro-life movement - Wednesday,...

Rep. Diane Black joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss Roe v. Wade. Rep. Black offers an inside view of the climate of the pro-life movement in Washington D.C. She represents Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses areas north, east and south of Nashville. (Read her full biography here) About Rep. Black: As a nurse for over 40 years, small business owner and former educator, Congressman Diane Black brings a unique perspective to her work in Washington. From her work in the...

‘One Million Men’ against pornography - Monday, February...

Jay Dennis joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss his passion of leading men to live lives of moral purity. He has developed a ministry called One Million Men Porn Free which asks men inside churches of all denominations, to make a commitment to live a pornography-free life. Jay is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla. (Learn more about Jay here) It’s Been Called the Bubonic Plague! Pornography. It threatens marriages, homes, and the church. It is the number one...

Understanding and showing God’s grace - Saturday,...

Johnnie Moore returns to the program to help listeners understand Gods grace as well as show it. Johnnie is the vice president of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va, and the author of Dirty God: Jesus in the Trenches. Johnnie offers some advice to Christians who feel they are inadequate. Johnnie Moore is the 29 year-old Vice President of Liberty University, he has long been numbered among the youngest university executives in the United States. He is an author, commentator, advisor,...

Tom Elliff on discouragement - Friday, February 22nd

Have you ever wrestled with discouragement? Tom Elliff returns to offer encouragement and share what Scripture says about overcoming discouragement. Tom is the author of numerous books and the president of the International Mission Board in Richmond, Va. He examines why God allows discouragement in our lives. Tom is the founder of Living in the Word Publications. To learn more about Tom go to tomelliff.com. For additional resources, connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ForFaithFamily.

Let’s protect our daughters - Friday, February 22nd

Recently, a woman died during an attempted third-trimester abortion. Her family rushed her to the hospital in a last-minute, desperate effort to save her life, but to no avail. The tragedy is obvious and heartbreaking. An innocent, promising new life was ended, the woman’s parents lost their daughter, and her husband lost his wife. Now, imagine a teenage girl going through the ordeal of an abortion, without her family even aware of it. Such a situation exists in many states. In a land where...

Fifteen years of For Faith & Family (part three) -...

This week marks the 15th anniversary of For Faith Family radio. In celebration, we would like to take a trip down memory lane. Harold Harper and Dr. Richard Land sit down to talk about some of their favorite guests, moments and segments of the past 15 years. Books of interest: Birth Order Book, The: Why You Are the Way You Are Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed For additional resources, connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ForFaithFamily.

Fifteen years of For Faith & Family (part two) -...

This week marks the 15th anniversary of For Faith Family radio. In celebration, we would like to take a trip down memory lane. Harold Harper and Dr. Richard Land sit down to talk about some of their favorite guests, moments and segments of the past 15 years. For additional resources, connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ForFaithFamily.

Being ‘hands and feet’ - Tuesday, February 19th

The Bible teaches us to serve others and help the needy. But sometimes that can be overwhelming and we wonder how we can make a difference. Lorie Newman is here to share her insight. She is the author of A Cup of Cold Water in His Name: 60 Ways To Care for the Needy. She shares how Matthew 25:40 completely changed her perspective on helping the needy. Lorie is the founder of an orphan ministry which enables over 250 impoverished African orphans to receive regular food, clothing, and...

Return to the classics: Joi Wasill - Tuesday, February...

In continuation of the 15th anniversary celebration for For Faith Family radio, we are bring back some of our favorite classic programs. In this edition, Dr. Richard Land talks with Joi Wasill about the decisions that come along with teen pregnancy. You can learn more about Jois ministry at decisionschoicesandoptions.org. For additional resources, connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ForFaithFamily.

Love is a choice - Friday, February 15th

Valentine’s Day has passed. I hope you made sure your loved ones know how much you love them. Love is one of humanity’s greatest glues. It holds us together in ways few things can. Yet it is nearly undefinable. Try as we may, no definition fully captures its meaning. This shouldn’t surprise us, though. After all, Scripture tells us that God is love. We can no more fully define love than we can fully define God. We can’t define love, but we know when we experience it. Love overpowers with a...

Spiritual resume - Thursday, February 14th

What is a spiritual resume? Jennifer McCaman joins us to offer her insight, as well as offer suggestions to help you stand out and showcase your best version to the world. Learn more about Jennifer here.

A father’s influence - Tuesday, February 12th

Mark Merrill challenges men to a new way of thinking when it comes to being a father. Mark is the founder and president of Family First and the author of All Pro Dad: Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids. Authoring the newly released book, All Pro Dad—Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids, was quite challenging and yet rewarding. I’ll always be striving to be an All Pro Dad myself and I’m passionate about making family a top priority in my life and in the lives of others. (Read...

More on Save Our Sisters - Friday, February 8th

Karen Cole chats with Morgan and Brianna of Save Our Sisters. They are committed to saving their sisters by fighting the war on sex trafficking. About Save Our Sisters Fourth of July, 2010, happened to be on a Sunday. In Bible Fellowship that morning our 9th grade class of girls were in the prayer room talking and praying over the freedoms we are thankful for. At one point one of the girls blurted out the blessing we have of not being literally enslaved in physical bondage, specifically...

The Scriptures and battling discouragement - Thursday,...

Have you ever wrestled with discouragement? Tom Elliff of Living in the Word joins us to discuss what Scripture says about overcoming discouragement. Tom is the author of numerous books and the president of the International Mission Board in Richmond, Va. He examines why God allows discouragement in our lives. Tom is the founder of Living in the Word Publications. To learn more about Tom go to tomelliff.com. For additional resources, connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ForFaithFamily.

PSA: The Psalm 139 Project - Monday, February 4th

There are many ways to be a champion for life, and one of them is providing a woman in a crisis pregnancy a window into the world of the child she is carrying. This is the intent of the Psalm 139 Project - to aid pregnancy resource centers in securing ultrasound machines. Most women in a crisis pregnancy who are given a glimpse of the life within them choose life. However, this is only possible when women can go to a pregnancy center with an ultrasound machine. Sonogram machines are...

One Million Men - Friday, February 1st

Jay Dennis joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss his passion of leading men to live lives of moral purity. He has developed a ministry called One Million Men Porn Free which asks men inside churches of all denominations, to make a commitment to live a pornography-free life. Jay is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla. (Learn more about Jay here) It’s Been Called the Bubonic Plague! Pornography. It threatens marriages, homes, and the church. It is the number one...

How churches can help soldiers returning from battle -...

Chaplains Doug Carver and Keith Travis of the North American Mission Board, sit down with Karen Cole to discuss soldiers who are returning home from the battlefield and what churches can do to help them in their transitions. Chaplain Travis, a retired Army officer of 28 years, shares what it was like first joining in the military and becoming a chaplain. Chaplain Travis spent his entire career as an active duty and reserve chaplain. Chaplain Carver is a retired Army officer of 38 years. He...

Pain and forgiveness - Wednesday, January 30th

Mike Glenn shares that our own life experiences are the root of some of the issues we face. Mike is the senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tenn. He is also the author of The Gospel of Yes and In Real Time. In The Gospel of Yes, Mike Glenn reveals God’s most powerful word, which opens our eyes to everything he does. That word is YES. God said “yes” to creating a world for us to live in and “yes” to inviting us into a relationship with him. No matter what we face in life,...

Case for Life: Redemption - Tuesday, January 29th

Scott Klusendorf joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss protecting the lives of the unborn and shares a story about preaching on abortion. When I preach on abortion, I level the playing field. I make it very clear that the Gospel is the only solution for human hurt and guilt, but I make it very clear it is not just the people who had abortions that need this Gospel. I need it; the person who has gossiped against their neighbor needs it Scott is the president of Life Training Institute. He is the...

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Friday,...

This week, we experienced a truly remarkable day. On Monday, January 21, we remembered the great Martin Luther King. Jr. and watched as Barack Obama was inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States. While I have significant differences with many of President Obama’s policies, I am encouraged by the progress our country has made in opening up the American dream to every citizen, regardless of the color of his or her skin. President Obama worked hard to reach his dream. I...

Pure Freedom: Gestalt Theory - Thursday, January 24th

Dannah Gresh explains that there is a scientific reason for women to persue modesty. She shares some of the challenges girls face when trying to live a lifestyle of sexual purity. Dannah is the author of Six Ways to Keep the Little in Your Girl. She is also the founder of Secret Keeper Girl. The foundation behind all of Gresh’s work is her belief in having a strong parent/child relationship. Secret Keeper Girl, targeting tweens, is all about mother/daughter connectedness. The event will...

Save Our Sisters - Wednesday, January 23rd

Karen Cole chats with Morgan and Brianna of Save Our Sisters. They are committed to saving their sisters by fighting the war on sex trafficking. About Save Our Sisters Fourth of July, 2010, happened to be on a Sunday. In Bible Fellowship that morning our 9th grade class of girls were in the prayer room talking and praying over the freedoms we are thankful for. At one point one of the girls blurted out the blessing we have of not being literally enslaved in physical bondage, specifically...

Chaplaincy and the Southern Baptist Convention -...

Chaplains Doug Carver and Keith Travis join Karen Cole to discuss the role of military chaplaincy in the Southern Baptist Convention. Chaplain Travis, a retired Army officer of 28 years, shares what it was like first joining in the military and becoming a chaplain. Chaplain Travis spent his entire career as an active duty and reserve chaplain. Chaplain Carver is a retired Army office of 38 years. He began his career as a field artillery officer before he surrounded his life to the...

Marriage and road life - Monday, January 21st

Bluegrass and gospel singer Ricky Skaggs sits down with Karen Cole to share how he kept his marriage strong, despite living life on the road. Ricky Skaggs has often said that he is just trying to make a living playing the music he loves. But its clear that his passion for bluegrass puts him in the position to bring this lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always...

Remembering 40 years of abortion - Friday, January 18th

On January 22, our nation reaches the fortieth anniversary of the horrific Roe v. Wade decision, legalizing abortion-on-demand. For forty years, our nation has sanctioned the killing of more than one million unborn children every year, resulting in more than 50 million abortions, with no end in sight. This is a tragic milestone that should cause us to repent and weep. These unborn children are the most vulnerable human beings among us, yet they are afforded no protection by society. They are...

Dealing with relationships - Friday, January 18th

Mike Glenn discusses the danger of expecting other people to fulfill your needs and fix your brokenness. Mike is the senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tenn. He is also the author of The Gospel of Yes and In Real Time. In The Gospel of Yes, Mike Glenn reveals God’s most powerful word, which opens our eyes to everything he does. That word is YES. God said “yes” to creating a world for us to live in and “yes” to inviting us into a relationship with him. No matter what we...

Abortion in America - Thursday, January 17th

Scott Klusendorf joins Dr. Richard Land to discuss the state of abortion in America. What I see happening is the public is more willing to give us a hearing. I am not one who believes that there has been a gigantic shift in favor of the pro-life view in the sphere of public opinion, but it is certainly not the hostile environment that I experienced 15 years ago… Scott is the president of Life Training Institute. He is the author of The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the...

Picking your battles and protecting your kids -...

Vicki Courtney shares how we can protect our children from a culture that is trying to define them. Books of interest: 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter Vicki Courtney is an author and speaker with a ministry that reaches over 150,000 people a year through events, books, and online resources. A mother herself to three children, she seeks to provide women and/or parents with the tools necessary to navigate today’s promiscuous...

Understanding atheism - Monday, January 14th

Dr. Al Mohler helps listeners understand what atheism is. Dr. Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of Atheism Remix: A Christian Confronts the New Atheists. About Atheism Remix: A Christian Confronts the New Atheists: Al Mohler explores the newest strain of atheism, its foremost thinkers, the cultural conditions that have bred it, and how Christians should respond. Something has changed in American culture. What for years was a little-regarded...

A resolution that works - Friday, January 11th

New Year’s resolutions! Most of them are about as useful as an empty water bottle in the desert. They give us hope that things will be better, but in the end usually lead to disappointment as we fall back into our old habits. It doesn’t have to be that way. At any time, your life can change for the better. The New Year is as good a place as any to start. So what would it take to make a permanent change for the better this year? The crucial part for change is with our thought processes. The...

Deciding when to remarry - Friday, January 11th

Ron Deal of Smart Stepfamilies examines when its a good time to think about remarrying. Ron is the author of The Remarriage Checkup: Tools to Help Your Marriage Last a Lifetime. About Smart Stepfamilies (from the official website): Is the largest web site for stepfamilies and stepfamily ministries available; Is a primary point of referral for remarriage and stepfamily training by organizations like FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, Prepare-Enrich, HomeWord, Americas Family Coaches, and the...

Moving towards “yes” - Thursday, January 10th

Mike Glenn shares how to move towards yes. Mike is the senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tenn. He is also the author of The Gospel of Yes and In Real Time. In The Gospel of Yes, Mike Glenn reveals God’s most powerful word, which opens our eyes to everything he does. That word is YES. God said “yes” to creating a world for us to live in and “yes” to inviting us into a relationship with him. No matter what we face in life, the best way to live is captured in one word:...

Secularism vs. atheism - Wednesday, January 9th

Dr. Al Mohler discusses the difference between secularism and atheism. Dr. Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of Atheism Remix: A Christian Confronts the New Atheists. About Atheism Remix: A Christian Confronts the New Atheists: Al Mohler explores the newest strain of atheism, its foremost thinkers, the cultural conditions that have bred it, and how Christians should respond. Something has changed in American culture. What for years was a...

Focused student ministry - Tuesday, January 8th

Jeff Lovingood examines why not every idea is worth doing. He shares how a focused student ministry works towards glorifying God. Jeff is the Next Generation Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. He is the author of Make It Last: Proven Principles for Effective Student Ministry. About Jeff: From small country churches to multi-thousand congregations, Jeff Lovingood has spent the last couple decades trying to reach his community and see souls won to Christ. Originally...

Short Term Missions and ‘When Helping Hurts’ - Tuesday,...

Brian Fikkert discusses missions and what Christians can do to help those who are hurting. Brian is a professor of Economics Community Development at Covenant College and the Director of The Chalmers Center. His book When Helping Hurts creates a new paradigm for partnership by asking Christians to declare and demonstrate among people who are poor that Jesus Christ is making all things new. While this book exposes past and current development efforts that churches have engaged in which...

Chasing Elephants: Living in a cause-driven culture -...

We live in a cause driven culture. Brent Crowe joins us to answer some questions such as ?Are we giving to charities for the right reasons? Brent is the vice president of Student Leadership University in Orlando, Fla. He is also the author of Chasing Elephants: Wrestling with the Gray Areas of Life. Engaging issues such as leadership, culture, and change, Brent speaks to tens of thousands across the nation and abroad at events such as Universal Studios Rock the Universe, Acquire the Fire...

Family ministry - Thursday, January 3rd

Jeff Lovingood discusses the pressure on ministers to be there for everyone. Jeff is the Next Generation Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. He is the author of Make It Last: Proven Principles for Effective Student Ministry. About Jeff: From small country churches to multi-thousand congregations, Jeff Lovingood has spent the last couple decades trying to reach his community and see souls won to Christ. Originally the Youth Pastor at Long Hollow, Jeff now oversees...

Living in the yes - Wednesday, January 2nd

What does it mean to live in the yes? Mike Glenn, senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tenn., is here to explain. He is also the author of The Gospel of Yes and In Real Time. In The Gospel of Yes, Mike Glenn reveals God’s most powerful word, which opens our eyes to everything he does. That word is YES. God said “yes” to creating a world for us to live in and “yes” to inviting us into a relationship with him. No matter what we face in life, the best way to live is captured...

Children’s marital status - Tuesday, January 1st

Nancy Williams shares how parents can build strong relationships with in-laws - even if you dont get along well. She warns that sometimes it can be a careful dance and that opinions must be given in love. Nancy is a family counselor in Wimberley, Texas, and the author of Secrets to Parenting Your Adult Child. From Nancy: If you’re a parent adjusting to an empty nest, welcoming boomerang kids back home, or learning how to navigate the changing and challenging relationships with your adult...

Keys to combat today’s sexual tolerance - Monday,...

Dr. Al Mohler discusses the keys to combatting sexual tolerance within our society. Dr. Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of Desire and Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance. About Desire and Deceit: Lifetime monogamy is pass. Pornography infiltrates nearly every home. Homosexuality is accepted. Lust has been redefined. The family as an institution is questioned. We are reminded every day that assumptions about what is right and...

Sexual morality - Friday, December 28th

Dr. Al Mohler joins us to discuss his book Desire and Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance and sexual morality in America. Dr. Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. About Desire and Deceit: Lifetime monogamy is pass. Pornography infiltrates nearly every home. Homosexuality is accepted. Lust has been redefined. The family as an institution is questioned. We are reminded every day that assumptions about what is right and wrong, sexually, are...

How to handle a parent with illness - Thursday, December...

Ken Abraham offers some advice to those listening on how to handle a parent with illness. He is the author of When Your Parent Becomes Your Child: A Journey of Faith Through My Mothers Dementia. From Amazon: At first, Ken Abraham wrote off his mothers changes in behavior as quirks that just come with old age. There was memory loss, physical decline, hygiene issues, paranoia, and uncharacteristic attitudes. He soon realized that dementia had changed her life—and his familiys—forever. How is...

Inspiration behind ‘5 Parenting Styles’ - Wednesday,...

Milan and Kay Yerkovich return to For Faith Family to share the inspiration behind their book How We Love Our Kids: The Five Love Styles of Parenting. Milan and Kay have four children and five grandchildren. About Milan: Milan, ordained minister and pastoral counselor, has devoted himself to working with families and couples for over thirty years. Milan holds his masters degree in Biblical Studies and his California teaching credential. He loves teaching the Bible, and lecturing on...

Christmas sacrifice - Tuesday, December 25th

We don’t often think of sacrifice when we think of Christmas Day. In fact, in most homes it is just the opposite. The day is marked with abundant gifts to unwrap. Full plates of delicious food. And lots of family and friends to share the special day with. Yet the heart of Christmas is sacrifice: God giving up HIS Son for our eternal benefit. We know that without Christmas, Christ’s birth, Easter, the celebration of His resurrection, would never happen. In fact, the day would be just any...

Life well lived - Monday, December 24th

Where is God when bad things happen? Tommy Nelson joins Dr. Richard Land to explore that question.Tommy is the pastor of the Denton Bible Church near Dallas, Texas. He is also the author of A Life Well Lived: A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes. About Tommy: Tommy Nelson has been the Pastor of Denton Bible Church, in Denton, Texas, since 1977. Tommy graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He then attended Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas,...

Successful marriage and trust - Friday, December 21st

Jeff Morgan shares some insight on how to prepare for successful marriage and how trust is so important. Jeff specializes in working with individuals, couples and families at his practice in Brentwood, Tenn. Learn more about Jeff at jeffmorgantherapist.com.

Ministry to schools - Thursday, December 20th

Jeff Lovingood encourages student ministers to abandon the us and them mentality and learn to serve their area schools instead. Jeff is the Next Generation Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. About Jeff: From small country churches to multi-thousand congregations, Jeff Lovingood has spent the last couple decades trying to reach his community and see souls won to Christ. Originally the Youth Pastor at Long Hollow, Jeff now oversees the ministries for infants through...

Different parenting styles - Thursday, December 20th

Milan and Kay Yerkovich outline different parenting styles and how each can predict different outcomes. Milan and Kay are the authors of How We Love Our Kids: The Five Love Styles of Parenting. About Milan: Milan, ordained minister and pastoral counselor, has devoted himself to working with families and couples for over thirty years. Milan holds his masters degree in Biblical Studies and his California teaching credential. He loves teaching the Bible, and lecturing on relational theology. He...

How to relate to your adult children - Wednesday,...

Nancy Williams joins us to discuss her book Secrets to Parenting Your Adult Child. She offers advice to parents on how to relate to adult children. Nancy is a family counselor in Wimberley, Texas. From Nancy: If you’re a parent adjusting to an empty nest, welcoming boomerang kids back home, or learning how to navigate the changing and challenging relationships with your adult children, my latest book, Secrets to Parenting Your Adult Child was written just for you. Learn more about Nancy at...

What do you wish your father had told you? - Tuesday,...

Byron Yawn was surprised by the emotional responses he received when he asked men one question: What do you wish your father had told you? Byron is the senior pastor at Community Bible Church in Nashville, Tenn., and the author of What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him. Every man encounters significant struggles in lifestruggles that result in poor choices and decisions. Frequently these mistakes can be traced back to a common problema father who (even unintentionally) failed to...