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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

Ever felt the pull of cancel culture? It's that moment when someone slips up, whether it's a tweet from a decade back or a recent slip of the tongue, and suddenly the online world comes together to unfollow, call out, and attack them. Author Philip Yancey promotes the idea of grace in this chaotic environment and explains the effects of cancel culture.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Philip Yancey and catch more of their thoughts at philipyancey.com. ...And grab Philip Yancey’s book, What's So Amazing About Grace in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about forgiveness by listening to Take Off, Put On: Forgiveness. Want to hear more episodes by Philip, listen here! 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

Constantly finding reasons not to forgive that one person (you know the one)? Giving kindness, even when it feels tough, isn't easy. Philip Yancey shows us how grace changes lives--and maybe even yours.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Philip Yancey and catch more of their thoughts at philipyancey.com. ...And grab Philip Yancey’s book, What's So Amazing About Grace in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about forgiveness by listening to Take Off, Put On: Forgiveness. Want to hear more episodes by Philip, listen here! 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

From critiquing someone's outfit, to dismissing ideas in meetings, or commenting on eating habits--our judgments can shape lives. Philip Yancey explores how grace, instead, can alter lives for the better.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Philip Yancey and catch more of their thoughts at philipyancey.com. ...And grab Philip Yancey’s book, What's So Amazing About Grace in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about forgiveness by listening to Take Off, Put On: Forgiveness. Want to hear more episodes by Philip, listen here! 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

Award-winning musician Jamie Grace has struggled with Tourette’s, ADHD, and anxiety. Here’s how she’s leaning into God’s journey for her—and found quiet.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Grace and catch more of her thoughts at jamiegrace.com ...and grab Jamie's book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World in our shop. 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

Award-winning musician, Jamie Grace knows the gritty realities of dealing with anxiety. Could God use your anxiety, like hers, to shape bedrock trust and beauty?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Grace and catch more of her thoughts at jamiegrace.com ...and grab Jamie's book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World in our shop. 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

Could your past trauma be affecting your marriage? Maybe you glimpse it in your struggles to be open, lack of emotions, or low self-image. But what if instead of burying it, you could confront it to heal? Mary DeMuth shares survivor stories, offering hope for marriages to overcome past wounds.   Show Notes and Resources Learn mor eabout Mary's ministry: Connect with Mary Demuth and catch more of their thoughts at marydemuth.com, and on Instagram, Facebook and X @marydemuth And grab Mary Demuth’s book, Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse on her site. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Overcoming Abuse by listening to How God Turned my Mess into His Message. Want to hear more episodes by Mary DeMuth, listen here!  FamilyLIfe Resources 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

Are you suffering the effects of abuse? Mary DeMuth has lived it. She opens up about her own past sexual abuse and her path to healing. From shame to joy, her journey shows lasting peace is possible after trauma.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Mary: Connect with Mary Demuth and catch more of their thoughts at marydemuth.com, and on Instagram, Facebook and X @marydemuth And grab Mary Demuth’s book, Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse on her site. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Overcoming Abuse by listening to How God Turned my Mess into His Message. Want to hear more episodes by Mary DeMuth, listen here!  FamilyLife 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

Quality family time overshadowed by phones and social media? Alistair Begg grapples with cultural pressures in your family--and how to champion biblical values instead.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Alistair: Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alistair Begg’s book, A Christian Manifesto in our shop. Want to hear more episodes by Alistair Begg, listen here!  FamilyLife Resources 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

Ever caught yourself judging someone based on their appearance, social media, or behavior? Asking, 'Why did they post that?' or 'What's with their outfit?' Alistair Begg goes deeper into the effects of snap judgments on our relationships--and how to love even those who rub us the wrong way.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Alistair: Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alistair Begg’s book, A Christian Manifesto in our shop. Want to hear more episodes by Alistair Begg, listen here!  FamilyLife 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

Curious about what it means to truly live out your faith in today's world? Alistair Begg chats about the Sermon on the Mount and how we can be living with purpose and meaning in our lives--and breaking free from unhealthy cultural norms.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Alistair Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alistair Begg’s book, A Christian Manifesto in our shop. Want to hear more episodes by Alistair Begg, listen here!  FamilyLIfe Resources 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

Parenting children with disabilities demands extra care and attention, often leaving you feeling utterly drained. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, understand this all too well. They're here to emphasize the vital role of community and guide you in finding comfort among challenges, while also celebrating the special gifts your children bring into your life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen.com and listen to their podcast, Risen Motherhood. Connect with them on Instagram and X @EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler’s book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Motherhood by listening to Soul Care for Stressed Moms. 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

Parenting pulling you in a million directions? Between a crowded calendar, your inbox, and never-ending laundry, finding time for your spouse can feel like a daily challenge. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, chat about the importance of believing in your spouse, showing compassion, and finding fun ways to stay connected.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen.com and listen to their podcast, Risen Motherhood. Connect with them on Instagram and X @EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler’s book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Motherhood by listening to Soul Care for Stressed Moms. 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

Does a 'perfect mom' even exist? Many mothers compare themselves, burdened with unrealistic expectations. If you feel torn between high-fives and criticism, you're not alone. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen.com and listen to their podcast, Risen Motherhood. Connect with them on Instagram and X @EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler’s book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Motherhood by listening to Soul Care for Stressed Moms. 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

We cross paths with our neighbors all the time, but how often do we really connect? Chris and Elizabeth explore the power of genuine neighborly love, showing how it can make a big difference. Learn how to challenge the norm and inspire a passion for building meaningful relationships right in your own neighborhood.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Chris & Elizabeth McKinney and catch more of their thoughts at placedforapurpose.com, and on Instagram @mcwifey or X @crmckinney And grab Chris & Elizabeth McKinney’s book, Neighborhoods Reimagined in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Loving your Neighbors by listening to Being Like Jesus. Want to hear more episodes by Chris & Elizabeth McKinney, listen here! 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