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.
Even before sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden, God created marriage as a symbol of the relationship between Christ and His church. This is how precious this institution is to our Heavenly Father. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb paint a beautiful portrait of this Holy covenant, and explain why Christians should try to avoid a divorce, and instead seek godly counsel to bring healing and reconciliation.
It’s easy for us to imagine ourselves in a better situation than we are in right now. This is especially true when conflict in marriage becomes unbearable. Christians must be wary of allowing our thoughts to create a “grass is greener” picture, as this can be the beginning of infidelity and divorce. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that God created the covenant of marriage for our good, and while it won’t satisfy all our desires, He uses it to bring holiness into our lives. That is where we find genuine delight.
Today’s culture is at war with you over the hearts and minds of your kids. Society celebrates sinful behavior and promotes it as right and good. Schools are indoctrinating children to accept wicked lifestyles that despise the commandments of God. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain how you can win this battle at home. It starts by reminding your sons and daughters about the source of all truth, God's holy Word. As a parent, you must not allow actors, teachers, and government officials to tell you and your children what is moral and immoral. Watch to learn more ways to help overcome the onslaught of immorality that is targeting your family.
Throughout history, the “anything goes” view of sex has led to the destruction of individuals and even societies. This is why parents can’t trust the media and schools to teach their children about relationships and intimacy. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that the only way to have a healthy sexual bond is to follow God’s Word and his direction for purity and marriage. It’s vital that moms and dads take time to talk about this subject with their kids before it’s too late.
It’s hard for teenagers to understand the consequences of sexual sin until it’s too late. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain how they use the Bible to teach their children the importance of staying pure. Since Scripture reveals the blatant sins of major characters, it provides parents the ability to talk about the hardship caused by fleshly sins and the redemption God offers to those who break His commands and repent.
Teenagers are dying because of recreational drugs like never before. According to the CDC, “The rate of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids in 2021 was nearly 22 times the rate in 2013.” With an increase in the availability of illegal fentanyl, it's even more serious, as death can come after just one use. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that this should be a wake-up call for all of us. It’s vital that we talk with our kids today about the dangers of chemical substances. This important message includes information on how to start this conversation, and how to know if your teen is already experimenting. Watch to learn more.
When your kids become teenagers, the world will present them with a plethora of temptations, including recreational drugs. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that the best way to help your children avoid this sin is to teach them self-control and wise decision-making skills at a young age. The Holcombs demonstrate how this invaluable teaching works in their family.
One of the hardest truths every mom and dad must learn is that the children whom the Lord has blessed you with belong to Him, not you. That includes the government and anyone else who feels a sense of ownership. God has chosen you to raise and instruct His children, and He will help you to do the job effectively. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain how trusting the Lord influences their decisions as parents.
Today’s kids have had to face the fear of a global pandemic, school shootings, human trafficking, and so much more. Parenting through these trials is hard work, but it’s critical. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how moms and dads can help their children experience inner peace and courage no matter how big difficulties become. Their insights are from the devotion titled, “The Roller Coaster of Life” in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents.
Shielding our children from harmful entertainment isn’t just about prohibiting them from watching destructive images. Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that it’s also about filling their minds with positive messages. In this video, they share some of their ideas.
