Shaping Sons Into Men
Our focus has been on the ways boys differ from their sisters and the particular needs that are associated with masculinity. We have also considered the burgeoning crisis that confronts our boys in to
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Know Your Kids’ Friends
One effective way to guide your children in their relationships—especially as they become teenagers—is to know their friends. The people your kids spend time with will significantly influence their lives, so it’s worth taking the time to get acquainted. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain why it’s vital to find creative and intentional ways to build these connections, such as inviting everyone over for “Taco Tuesday.” Watch now to see how the Beelers make these gatherings fun.
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Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits, Part 2
Every classroom has children who face daily ridicule and rejection.
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Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits, Part 1
Boys today face unique pressures that can wound their spirits and shape their futures.
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The Teen Years Are Coming
My children are still young, and they are doing fine now, but I worry a lot about the adolescent years that lie ahead. I've seen other parents go through some pretty terrible things when their teenage
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Encouragement for Dads
If you’re a dad, this is just for you. Chris Bruin shares an encouraging message to help you deal with difficult times in your role as a father. When you fall short, and even fail, you can avoid letting those moments discourage you. Be uplifted by a powerful reminder to look to your Heavenly Father as the perfect example of love, guidance, and strength.
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Guard Your Family Time
It took me a while to get my own priorities straightened out. Indeed, I almost made the greatest mistake of my life in the early days of adulthood. When I completed my work in graduate school, my life
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Turning Chaos Into Character
If you have a son, you know the gusto with which he approaches life can be both fun and, at times, overwhelming. Without proper guidance, that energy can lead him into trouble. When he says, “Hey, Dad—look!” or “Mom, watch!” he’s showing his craving for direction, affirmation, and time with the people he cares about most. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin share how intentional love and focus can help a son grow into a man who follows Christ with purpose and integrity.
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Grandparents Interfering
Question: My husband's parents are wonderful people, and we love them very much. They have always refrained from interfering in our family; that is, until our daughter was born. Now they're arguing wi
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Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
What should we do when we cannot see God’s goodness? In seasons of pain or confusion, it is easy to feel abandoned, and those doubts can lead us down a path of despair, questioning if the Lord even cares. But we do not have to stay there. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin share hope-filled truths and practical steps to help you trust in your heavenly Father, even when it is hard to understand.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
