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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.

Marriage & Parenting

Marriage & Parenting

A True Story of Attempted Kidnapping

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare—well-organized men in a department store, working together to kidnap your children and traffic them as modern-day slaves. It’s enough to keep you up at night!

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Our Priceless Joy

When the weight of parenting becomes overwhelming, do you know what to do? Matt and Ariel Holcomb provide a simple suggestion that can change the way your family relates to one another. This insight comes from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents.

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Promises, Promises

Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. Some parents think this rule doesn't apply to their children because they naturally believe their parents, and are usually quick to forgive small promises that have been broken. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that moms and dads need to be intentional about building trust in their children. This is based on the devotion “Promises, Promises” from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents.

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The Blessing

You probably pray for your children regularly. But do your kids know how much you pray for them? Do they know what you pray for them? In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb tell a heartwarming story from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents (page 165). In the story, a boy asks his father to bless him. The father’s response is priceless.

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Faith Talk

Our kids pick up on our bad traits easily. We tend to assume they will learn and adopt our positive characteristics too, including our love for the Lord. But that’s not how it works. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb offer a simple way to assess your child’s relationship with God.

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Honoring Mom and Dad

You’re probably familiar with God’s command in Scripture for children to honor their parents. But how do you teach your son or daughter to abide by this principle? In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain what you can do every day to help ensure that honor is at the core of your child's relationship with you. The Holcomb’s insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents.

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Is Honor Overdue?

How would your wife respond if you did something nice for her for no other reason than to say, “I love you”? In this fun video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb share about a husband who decided to do just that. His wife's unexpected reaction is sure to make you laugh.

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Taken for Granted

Failing to appreciate the positive aspects of our spouses can really take a toll on a marriage. In this new video, based on the "Taken for Granted" devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples (page 131), Matt and Ariel Holcomb reveal the consequences that can arise from under-appreciating our spouses. They also share a simple way to avoid walking down this lonely road.

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Unsung Heroes

The world honors mothers on Mother’s Day and fathers on Father’s Day, but what about the rest of the year? Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that most husbands and wives need just one person in their cheering section. The Holcomb’s insights expand on the devotion titled, “Unsung Heroes,” from Night Light for Couples by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson.

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Family Wisdom From a Fighter Pilot and His Wife

Meet Matt and Ariel Holcomb! Growing up, Matt jokes that he didn’t really appreciate Dr. James Dobson’s book Dare to Discipline. But the discipline paid off, as he graduated from the U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as TOPGUN). Now, he and Ariel rely on Dr. Dobson’s wisdom just as much as his parents did. Don’t miss the insights they’ve learned while raising and homeschooling their two adopted children.

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