In this Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, apologist Greg Koukl outlines the Columbo tactic of asking questions, the self-defeating argument tactic to find holes in your opponents arguments, and other specific methods for engaging in faith-building conversations with others. Gary Thomas encourages couples to make a daily effort to go beyond the duty of love, and combat the natural inclination to drift apart, by choosing to see the best in their spouse. A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and apply Gods Word to radically transform relationships. I mean the wisdom, just wise hospital admitting privileges, parental notification laws. Rhondas books includeMoms Raising Sons to Be Men,Real Life Romance, andThe Marriage Mentor, which she co-authored with her husband, Steve. In 2008, it supported Proposition 8 in California. Youll find out why more women choose life once they hear their babys heartbeat and realize its a real living human! In dealing with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, Debra understands the importance of self-examination as well as the benefits of seeking professional help. I think that will be the main point today. With this inspiring how-to comprehensive book, achieve extraordinary results in raising a child to be self-assured, self-reliant, and responsible! As lovers, he offers some thoughts on how to bring back the sizzle. https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Focus_on_the_Family&oldid=6695832, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. What is the traction, what is the trajectory of the nation with the policies this candidate is gonna bring? I mean theyre pretty clear. Dr. Warren has appeared onThe 700 Cluband theCBS Evening News, and his writings have been featured in Guidepostsmagazine. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms FocusontheFamily. Im a Christian woman, and Im gonna vote my values, but I know that the tool, just like God put coins in the hands of the Jewish citizens so that they could be part of the government, God has put ballots in each of our hands, and we need to take advantage of that for good. He looks at what Scripture says about spiritual warfare and how our everyday struggles have deeper spiritual realities. John is a highly regarded public speaker and cultural commentator, and the co-author of five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things. Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and co-author of two best-selling books. You know, we are Gods image. Im concerned about it. I think AleksandrSolzhenitsyn, in his wonderful speech at Harvard University said that the indication of a cultural decline is the decadence of art, obviously, and the lack of great statesmen. John Stonestreet is President of The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldviewwhich seeks to build and resource a movement of Christians committed to living and defending the Christian worldview. That is when you vote for President, who nominates, and the U.S. Senate, who confirms. Sign up below for your free seven-day prayer guide. John F.:Well, stop by www.focusonthefamily.com/radio where well link to a lot of great information about this election and what you can do. It also has videos that you can share, social media tools, reasons people dont vote. God designed marriage to reflect His love to the world; and because of this, the enemy wants to destroy Gods beautiful design. Thats the sixth state in the union. I mean, Ive read some of the history of, you know, the races years ago, I mean 100 years ago. Theres another thing thats happening this year, Jim, that concerns me, and it is a deep division among conservative Christians. Mothers of boys have the special calling to shape future men of God. John S.: Well, when Chuck Colson started it, it was a radio program. Let me ask you this. His previous book,No Place to Hide, was included on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Chief of Staffs Recommended Reading List. If we want to fix issues of education and poverty, if we want people to be responsible in how they treat others and how they treat the environment, you have to have marriage. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God's design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles. NC Family's voter guides are in the mail, and our voter guide website is now LIVE at: NCFamilyVoter.com Learn more about how you can use our Voter Guide in the video below! And if you dont see things the same way, its visceral. Fall. He blogs atkevinathompson.com. Thats what he would say over and over and over again; I cant tell you how many times I heard it. Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words. Many people talk about it in the context of the lesser of two evils. Im John Fuller, inviting you back next time, as we once again, help you and your family thrive. Have you ever wondered what a baby looked like in the womb? I am pleased to announce that our2022 Florida Voter Guides are now online. The guide contains contact information of many of the candidates and lists the endorsements of key organizations.. 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial Voter Guide. . Jim: I so appreciate what you and the team do each and every day. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. David Ireland explains how Christians can help foster racial and ethnic diversity, and experience cross-cultural relationships in healthy, godly ways. John S.: It does carry weight, and it also reflects, too, the importance of some of the down-ballot issues that we mentioned. Weve addressed that on the websites, so if one of those categories fits you, you can go look that up. Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. . Voting Resources View All Clergy Legal Resources For specific guidelines to ensure voter guides are appropriate for distribution by churches and other non-profit organizations, please visit the Legal Resource section of our website. Gary Thomas encourages couples to make a daily effort to go beyond the duty of love, and combat the natural inclination to drift apart, by choosing to see the best in their spouse. Kids know just how to push your buttons. What do Christian women say and what are they thinking? It is Caesar. And Jesus says, Yes, pay your taxes. Jesus paid His taxes. Immorality is celebrated. Is the Supreme Court that important? We need to do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with our God. How can we love our neighbor as ourself when we say, Well, Im gonna wash my hands of this and just kind of let you fend for yourself, even though I know Gods ways are best? A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and apply Gods Word to radically transform relationships. However, in some cases, information relating to a candidate's position on an issue is publicly available. Youll see why ALL life is precious to God and why choosing life is always the right decision! Find out more about Jodie and get some free resources (including printable prayer cards and calendars) at her website, jodieberndt.com. So, I would say youve got to look at that field and what most closely aligns with your views. You know, and the connection here between our efforts with public policy and the Colson Center, we concentrate on marriage, life, and religious liberty, which is really the original statement, right, that Chuck Colson, Dr. Robbie George, and Dr. Timothy George wrote in the Manhattan Declaration. Jim: Okay, great. We hope these online resources we are providing will be helpful to you as you seek to make a wise and informed decisions this election cycle. She eventually experienced a radical change of heart on the issue of abortion after receiving Gods grace, forgiveness, and love, and she is now a passionate advocate for the pro-life movement. And theyve been losing not necessarily because the Supreme Court was flipped, as important as that is, but because of the importance of down-ballot, local elected officials, enacting commonsense legislations, limiting kind of the unfettered freedoms of Planned Parenthood clinics and others to run it however they wanted. Youll learn how to stop challengers in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. You can learn more about Gary by visiting his website,www.garythomas.com. This is the next chapter of the pro-life movement. And what can you do about it? John Fuller: You may be disillusioned and fed up with government and politics and maybe you cant wait for the elections to be over. Carrie: Yes, and its a rich website. Dr. Meeker will encourage parents to invest love and time in their daughters and develop their character to give them the best opportunity for a bright future, all rooted in a spiritual foundation. I mean, as a voter you have two opportunities to influence who may sit on the highest court in the land. Jim: Amen. Often, children act out because they are used to getting attention through bad behavior. Greg pulls from his over 30 years of experience debating atheists and agnostics to help you share your faith with grace and truth. Dr. Patti Giebink is an OB-GYN who serves on the board of the Alpha Center, a well-known pregnancy center located in Sioux Falls, S.D. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mayor Paul Alfrey caught lying to citizens contacting him. Shes been doing that for the past thirty years. We dont have the white knight. Summer. Find out more about Jodie and get some free resources (including printable prayer cards and calendars) at her website, jodieberndt.com. John S.: And one of his proudest moments was when that was returned to him by the governor of Florida. Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. Get equipped to reach out to your community with reason, truth, and love. In Are You Really OK? We just want to offer some help in answering some questions that many Christians are contacting us here at Focus about, and hopefully help you think through some of the big issues that are at stake in this election. And for me, I think one of the clarifying scriptures this year for me is Matthew 22. This gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and scienceand between death and hopeas a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home. Discover the amazing work our PRCs Directors, Nurses, and Volunteers are making in their communities! [2] Some of the core promotional activities of the organization include a daily radio broadcast by Dobson and his colleagues, providing free resources and family counseling according to Focus on the Family views, and publishing a variety of magazines, videos, and audio recordings. Listen On: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Previous Giving Your Preschooler a Good Foundation Next Being Your Daughter's Hero Youll also discover how your family can support your local PRC! Is your marriage under attack? Jim Daly: John, its true. The last line of that Manhattan Declaration says that we will ungrudgingly render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but we cant render to Caesar what belongs to Godlife, marriage, and freedom of conscience. And you look at some of the writing done recently from Charles Murray or others, they point to the fact that marriage breaking down is breaking down America from the middlenot the top down, not the bottom up, but the middle is getting weak. And what Hes saying is, you can be a good believer, engage with the civil government, and not compromise your vows to God. Drawing upon 35 years of experience as a mentor, pastors wife, and homeschool mom, Rhonda Stoppe offers encouragement and guidance to women as an author and public speaker. Patti tells the story of her long journey from abortion doctor to pro-life and encourages listeners to share the message of life with compassion. As a latchkey kid, Wendy Speake turned to sugar for comfort. Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, encourages listeners to make a heroic impact on the world in an inspiring discussion based on his book, Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out. People cannot offend me easily. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are both on staff with BiolasCenter for Marriage and Relationshipswhere he is a co-host ofThe Art of Relationshippodcast. Unexpected Choice is told from the perspective of a doctor who actually performed abortions through Planned Parenthood. She offers biblically-based advice, tools, and encouragement to help you get on a path toward healing and wholeness. Carrie: which is not real hard to imagine. If the state gives human rights, the state can take away human rights. How are you seeing it? Do you love your spouse, or do you truly cherish them? if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 393,636 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Meltdowns. Despair is a sin. And we have links to those 38 groups that have voter guides at our website, which is http://commit2vote2016.com. It is an annual appropriation measure that limits how our federal tax dollars can be used when it comes to Medicaid abortion. Slamming doors. That is a high-value target right now for the abortion industry, and their lobbyists and friends in Congress want to overturn that 40-year-old policy. She found help through group of older women mentors. And man, he would talk about that, and say, You have to vote. Wendy is also the co-author (with Kelli Stuart) ofLife Creative: Inspiration for Todays Renaissance Mom. And I think we need to have a lot of grace and compassion with each other, because the world is watching, and I want to encourage people not to let their passion about the election dampen their affection or their respect for brothers and sisters in the Lord, because when this is over, we need to have intact relationships. He has also written numerous articles for several prominent national magazines. Again, go to our website at http://commit2vote2016.comand we will connect you with state policy councils across the country that have non-partisan voter guides that will give you the skinny on where these candidates stand on the issues you care about. From almost the very beginning of their marriage, Amber and Guy Lia experienced various tensions and personality clashes related to house cleaning, backseat driving, workaholism, and intimacy. Between work, relationships, and other obligations, the pressure builds, and we lose sight of who we are. In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. The discussion also includes healthy feminism vs. toxic feminism. But marriages can and will not only survive but thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another. Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest bookCherish. Thats why that one matters, I think, more than others. January 13, 2023 Scott Perry, Andy Ogles, Andy Roth, Adam Broin, Joshua Arnold Broadcast Archive Subscribe to The Washington Stand, FRC's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Learn how to connect as a family with and without technology! There are two types of voter guides. The Daily Citizen exists to be your most trustworthy news source. Couples will be encouraged that theyre not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them. And so, its hard. Debras popular relationship advice blog,TrueLoveDates.com, and herLove + Relationshipspodcast reach millions of people each year offering guidance on topics including love, sex, and marriage. They are only available digitally and can bedownloaded here. Get this free five-part video series with author and speaker Jonathan McKee that features discussion questions, action items, and biblical insight to help the whole family., Last Wednesdays passage of theBorn-Alive Abortion SurvivorsProtection Act in the House of Representatives elicited a predictable yet inexplicable chorus of criticism from pro-abortion Democrats. And were good Jews. Since its inception, Family. Order Voter Guides in Bulk: You still have time to order NC Family's voter guides in bulk for distribution at your church, civic group, and community. Hell share about his difficult quest to find answers to some of lifes toughest questions, while holding onto his faith in God and the sure hope of heaven. You can confidently and lovingly share your faithyou just need to learn some new tactics to do so! Looking at inclusion from Gods perspective. And depending on how you navigate each season, your relationship will either flourish and grow, or it will slowly die. You know, one of the things, and Chuck and I actually talked about this, of course, as a Boomer, and looking at the Millennials, and we talked about how I think a lot of times Millennials lay out these issues one by one by one by one, and maybe total up, okay, theres 12 issues. There are numerous resources available online. Jim: Well, and that is a great place to start here. You can confidently and lovingly share your faithyou just need to learn some new tactics to do so! And even in the Declaration, the dignity of life is recognized as a gift from God, not a mandate from the state. Slamming doors. It is available digitally for download and our team has also distributed over 1 million hard copy, full-color paper voter guides to 88 locations in all 67 counties throughout Florida. That is well said. Pennsylvania Family Council does not speak for any candidate who has not answered the Voter Guide survey. Meg Meeker has been a pediatrician for more than thirty years, is a mother and a grandmother, and has seen it all. Blessings,John StembergerPresident, Florida Family Action. . Give a single gift OR rescue babies from abortion all year as an Option Ultrasound Life Advocate. He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and reside in Colorado Springs, Colo. Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and co-author of two best-selling books. And yet, at the same time we have the privilege, we have the opportunity to show up on November the 8th and we need to do that. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known family psychologist and an award-winning,New York Timesbest-selling author. Home Episodes Focus on the Family Broadcast The Importance of Voting. So, after all youve seen through the SeeLife 21 Episodic journey; what can you do now? He would call; he would come out and have lunch with me. Help expand Ballotpedia's elections coverage - volunteer with us, Focus on the Family (FOTF, or FotF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an evangelical focus. The second thing he would say, and maybe the first, is that Christianity is personal, but its not private. Offering encouragement found in her book Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to be Noticed, Sara Hagerty describes how we can experience God in ordinary, everyday moments, and how we can find our identity in Him apart from what we do. As John said, as Chuck Colson has said, that is downstream of culture. She is also a public speaker and the author of multiple books, including MarriedSex,Choosing Marriage: Why It Has to Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season,andAre You Really OK: Getting Real About Who You Are, How Youre Doing, and Why It Matters. This covers the Governor's race and the US Senate race. Now we have a balance of power in this country, but Supreme Court decisions, as we know from Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, are not easily overturned, so there is an opportunity here, I think that is very important with the Supreme Court. We cant expect that not to penetrate politics. For those of faith whose passion has waned over time, Kim Meeder will reinspire you in your relationship with Jesus Christ as she tells powerful, true stories about God that will spark renewed joy in your heart and encourage you to share the Gospel with others. Both English and Spanish versions are available. 2022 VOTER GUIDE: LAUNCHING SOON!! Mothers of boys have the special calling to shape future men of God. How would you explain that to a first-century Christian who runs the risk of their body being used as a torch in Neros garden? This gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and scienceand between death and hopeas a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home. From almost the very beginning of their marriage, Amber and Guy Lia experienced various tensions and personality clashes related to house cleaning, backseat driving, workaholism, and intimacy. She knows what makes for strong, happy, healthy young womenand what puts our daughters at risk. Make sure youre following the Gospel of Christ. But knowing him the way you did, if he were sitting with us still today, what would he be saying to you as he mentored you about this election? Former HouseSpeaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called the bill part of an extreme anti-choice agenda. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., echoed Pelosis sentiments, suggesting the vote to protect babies born alive []. In this interview, Wendy will challenge Christians to take 40 days to focus on fasting from something they turn to instead of Jesus for comfort. Simply let Kevin know the number of guides that you need and he can help facilitate their delivery. Her husband, Guy, is a former TV, feature film, and VFX development and production executive who has worked on popular TV shows and films. John S.: I dont think so; not in the American experience, because we have the opportunity. Were not here to tell you who to vote for, what party to vote for. In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. So you wake up on Wednesday and it didnt go the way you hoped it would go. California Ballot Gathering is Legal for vote by mail ballots. Is your marriage under attack? They struggle with eating issues, sexual identity, social mediaand many other challenges in this toxic culture. I mean thats the thing. Counselor Debra Fileta helps you better understand your emotions, assess your mental, physical, and spiritual health, and intentionally pursue a path to wellbeing. He believed character mattered when it comes to leadership. Scripture is disputed and ignored altogether. She is also a public speaker and the author of multiple books, includingMarriedSex,Choosing Marriage: Why It Has to Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season,andAre You Really OK: Getting Real About Who You Are, How Youre Doing, and Why It Matters. Is that it? She offers biblically-based advice, tools, and encouragement to help you get on a path toward healing and wholeness. ), fall (showing our true colors), and winter (long days ahead). There was a stunning headline, one of my favorite headlines ever on Time magazine a couple years ago, that pro-abortion forces won a major victory in Roe v. Wade, and theyve been losing ever since. And what can you do about it? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in family communication, interpersonal communication, apologetics, gender, and conflict resolution. I would have a hard time looking at that brother and sister and say, I have the power to do good, not only for the citizens but for my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and I didnt do it. That is a sobering perspective to me. As your fear and pride melt away, those around you who are losing their battle for hope will be transformed by encountering His redeeming love in you. John S.: Well, I think that, first of all, Scripture says if we can do good, we should do good, and because we live in this nation, we have the privilege, the ability to vote. Church Voter Guides creates a level playing field by asking each candidate in a particular race the same questions, giving them up to 120 words per answer, and publishing exactly what they submit. Do you love your spouse, or do you truly cherish them? The elections are right around the corner, and I want to offer a bit of a disclaimer before we get underway. Whether the diagnosis was adverse or the circumstances were difficult, these stories will inspire you to come along side of families who have chosen life!
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