Healthy homes start with Christ at the center. Our marriage and parenting content brings together trusted teaching from Dr. James Dobson, practical resources, and uplifting encouragement to help your family thrive.
Raising children to love God’s Word doesn’t happen by accident. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that Mom and Dad need to be purposeful in leading their kids to read the Bible, study it, and apply it to their lives. This should be a top priority for parents.
Children will encounter people who are cruel to them throughout their lives. It can happen at school, in their personal relationships, and as they grow up and begin working outside the home. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that parents need to teach their kids how to handle these challenging and often hurtful situations before they occur. One of the important lessons to instill in them is to pray for their enemies, which Jesus taught us to do in Matthew 5:43-45. Watch now to see how the Beelers did this with their son when he had trouble with a classmate.
When conflict occurs in marriage, we either try to fight it out while we’re angry, or sweep it aside to avoid it. Both methods can make the problem worse rather than resolving it. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain Ephesians 4:26, which says, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” The Beelers share how this principle can help you work through disputes without making the wounds deeper and more painful.
Anger is a natural response when a family member lashes out at you, or situations don’t go the way you expect. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler offer several suggestions to help diffuse heated conflicts. Their insights can greatly improve your family relations.
There will be times in marriage when we will become dissatisfied with our spouse. Maybe he or she isn’t doing something we expect, or perhaps there are character or personality flaws that embarrass us and breed disrespect. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb offer helpful ways to work through these issues.
Consider the level of conflict Jesus encountered during His ministry. Religious leaders, government officials, common town folk, the disciples, and even His own brothers and sisters clashed with Him at times. What can a married couple learn from these struggles? In their new video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler answer that question and suggest ways to imitate Christ in our own disagreements. These insights come from the devotion titled “Holy Motives” in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
Disagreements in marriage are inevitable. But when you don’t see eye to eye with your partner, it doesn’t mean you have to argue. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that conflict can turn into combat when you become angry. Instead, there are practical ways to avoid this and find out what God desires.
Some moms and dads feel guilty over everything that goes wrong for their kids. This can eat away at their confidence and affect how they parent. Instead of leading biblically, they react with emotion. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne bring out truths from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents (page 224) to explain how to overcome this guilt.
If intimacy is eroding in your marriage, the growing distance between you and your spouse can lead to bitterness and frustration. The loneliness can seem inescapable. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb share their story of hope after many years of being in a downward spiral. Their inability to connect almost led to divorce. But one thing kept them together and helped repair the damage. View now to find out what it was.
Imagine walking out on your spouse because he or she boiled potatoes at the wrong time. It sounds immature, but it happened to Matt and Ariel Holcomb. In this very personal video, they reveal many of the struggles they’ve had in their relationship, some of which almost led to divorce. While there were dark days, the Lord brought them through and helped them grow along the way. Watch now to hear the Holcomb's touching story.
