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Wrestling with bitterness after loss? Naomi did. But God was at work. Nana Dolce uncovers timeless truths about God from the book of Ruth.   Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation 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 powerless in overwhelming circumstances? Nana Dolce displays God's amazing providence through one courageous woman in the book of Esther. how Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation 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

People have a lot to say about women in the Bible. But what's true? For one, their narratives, like all of Scripture, point to Jesus. In her book, The Seed of the Woman, Nana Dolce highlights thirty women, from Eve to Mary, and how God uses their stories to point to Jesus. point to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce on her website, nanadolce.org, or connect with her on Insta. And grab her book, Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus—or receive it free with your donation 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

There's no manual for adoptive parenting. There's no step-by-step plan to prevent adoption trauma and guarantee beautiful, healthy attachments with no hiccups. Join Dave and Ann Wilson in part 2 of their conversation with Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler about the complexities of adoption and the importance of communicating love in their unique way.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/, or on Facebook, X, or Insta. Grab their book "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach,"  Gary's book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is also in our shop! Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world  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

Adoption is beautiful—and comes with unique challenges. How do you love your adopted child(ren) well admist hardships? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler to discuss how to apply the '5 love languages' to adoptive families. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/, or on Facebook, X, or Insta. Grab their book "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach,"  Gary's book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is also in our shop! Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world  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

Harder, faster, better, stronger.' Are you constantly striving to be better? Perfect? David and Meg Robbins share their growth from perfectionism to grace.   Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes with David and Meg? Listen here! Don't miss out on the "Weekend to Remember" events happening nationwide!  This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world  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

Is perfectionism impacting your marriage? Your parenting? Listen to part 2 of Faith Chang's conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson on perfectionism's impact on your family — and practical ways to find grace and peace in imperfection.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com. Find her on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook. And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough, in our shop Or receive Peace over Perfection when you give a donation. 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

Struggling with perfectionism and anxiety in your relationship with God? The peace God offers can feel elusive. Join Faith Chang and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on how to recognize perfectionism, its spiritual impact, and how to move towards God's peace and freedom.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of her thoughts at keepingheart.com. Find her on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook. And grab Faith's book, Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough, in our shop Or receive Peace over Perfection when you give a donation. 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

How does childhood trauma echo in our adult lives? When an adult's parents got divorced, it can still impact them decades later— from their relationship with stepparents, to blended family dynamics, and ongoing healing. Jim Ramos, founder of the men's ministry "Men in the Arena," describes his challenging upbringing. Listen in for hope in navigating the complexities of family life and pursuing personal growth, community support, and a steadfast faith. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jim Ramos and catch more of their ideas at meninthearena.org. Find him on social media on Insta, X, and Facebook. Listen to the full episode on FamilyLife Blended: EP. 51: Growing Up in a Blender: Play the Long Game. Discover more resources and listen to more on the FamilyLife Blended podcast. 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

Jesus invites those with intellectual disability to meet Him in His Word. But churches aren't always as equipped to lay out a feast for them, as they are for those without obvious disabilities. Paul and Jill Miller's journey with their daughter, Kim, led to creating interactive Bible studies for individuals with disabilities. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they hear about the impact disability ministry can have on churches and families. Will they be fed at your church? Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Paul and Jill Miller, their ministry, and their books at seeJesus.net. You can find the See Jesus Interactive Bible Studies here. You can find Jill Miller's devotional for families, Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard, in our shop. Finding Joy in the Hard Places with Autism, a conversation with Paul and Jill Miller. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "5 Traits of a Healthy Family" by Dr. Gary Chapman as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. 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