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Hurt, neglect, rejection, or abandonment from a father can feel like it tumbles into all of life. Author Kia Stephens gets real about her own painful path through father wounds--and how she began moving forward.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kia Stephens and catch more of their thoughts at kiastephens.com and on Facebook, Instagram and X @kianstephens. And grab Kia Stephen’s book, "Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love" in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Wounds by listening to "Where is God in my Deepest Wounds?" Reconnect and thrive together in the beautiful masterpiece of a God-designed marriage with Art of Marriage. FamilyLife Resources and links Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Musician Michael Card has felt it, too: Utterly alone, as if the world is oblivious to you and your pain. The author and musician articulates how he was swept up by love and, ultimately, able to cope with grief.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Michael Card and catch more of his thoughts at michaelcard.com, and on Facebook @MichaelCardMusic. And grab Michael Card’s book, Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about the love of jesus by listening to "Adoption Seen Through Jesus’ Eyes""\. Reconnect and thrive together in the beautiful masterpiece of a God-designed marriage with Art of Marriage. FamilyLife Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever feel lost or longing for more? Feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled? Author Michael Card found a single biblical word that utterly changed how he viewed love. Instead of temporary fixes, could there be something deeper to fill the void within?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Michael Card and catch more of his thoughts at michaelcard.com, and on Facebook @MichaelCardMusic. And grab Michael Card’s book, Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about the love of jesus by listening to "Adoption Seen Through Jesus’ Eyes""\. Reconnect and thrive together in the beautiful masterpiece of a God-designed marriage with Art of Marriage. FamilyLife Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Got big dreams—but feel lost on how to achieve them? Singer-songwriter Michael Card discusses how his mentor influenced his faith and career journey, shedding light on overcoming obstacles. What's stopping you from chasing your dreams?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Michael Card and catch more of his thoughts at michaelcard.com, and on Facebook @MichaelCardMusic. And grab Michael Card’s book, Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about the love of jesus by listening to "Adoption Seen Through Jesus’ Eyes""\. Reconnect and thrive together in the beautiful masterpiece of a God-designed marriage with Art of Marriage. FamilyLife Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever feel scared to ask for help? Worried about what your folks might say? Bela opens up about the challenges of navigating college life, being in the party scene, struggling with an eating disorder, and her fam's reactions to her struggles. See how Bela found the strength to share her struggles with her family.   Show Notes and Resources Check out more on Real Life Loading...  Listen to the full episode here Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! FamilyLife Today Links:  Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Mother's Day can be rough for stepmoms. Maybe you feel left out, unloved, and unappreciated. Ron Deal, Gayla Grace and Summer Butler discuss how tough times, like the stepmom Mother's Day dilemma, can build strength. They offer advice on how to reclaim identity and make Mother's Day a little less miserable.   Show Notes and Resources Check out more content on FamilyLife Blended  Listen to Gayla Grace's full episode FamilyLife Today Links:  Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Shame: It's the voice in your head whispering that you're not good enough, that you'll never measure up. We can drag around this baggage of shame without even realizing it. Esther Liu chats about how to find healing and ways to overcome generational shame and cultural influences.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Esther Liu and catch more of her thoughts at Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and on Instagram @_estheryliu. ...and grab Esther Liu’s book, Shame: Being Known and Loved in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Shame by listening to Missing Something? Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

*EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK* Season 4 of "Married With Benefits": Is Marriage Past its Prime? Dr. Brad Wilcox on is marriage worth it?  If you've never wondered yourself, you may have had someone ask you that question. In this special teaser episode to Season 4 of Married with Benefits, hosts Shaunti Feldhahn and Brian Goins are joined by Dr. Brad Wilcox, a renowned sociologist specializing in marriage and family research. Dr. Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, as well as the Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies. Join us for this conversation exploring why more and more people are doubting marriage's value and what the research actually says. You'll also learn data-backed practical advice for building a happy marriage and family -- for yourself or for a friend! Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Married with Benefits See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Could shame be shaping your parenting? Esther Liu shares how shame impacts relationships, parenting, and self-worth. From cultural influences to personal struggles, she explores real-life examples of how shame can affect our parenting styles. Ready to break free from this cycle?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Esther Liu and catch more of her thoughts at Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and on Instagram @_estheryliu. ...and grab Esther Liu’s book, Shame: Being Known and Loved in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Shame by listening to Missing Something? Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Wrestling with shame? Maybe you're comparing yourself to others, feeling like you fall short--or even say, 'I can't forgive myself.' Perhaps you carry the weight of your past, hoping nobody unearths the mistakes or the pain you've endured. Esther Liu shares how to recognize signs of shame and heal from childhood shame.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Esther Liu and catch more of her thoughts at Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and on Instagram @_estheryliu. ...and grab Esther Liu’s book, Shame: Being Known and Loved in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Shame by listening to Missing Something? Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy