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What do difficult days, disability, and donkeys have in common? They're all pathways to finding Jesus, according to Jill and Paul Miller. They joined Dave and Ann Wilson on this episode of FamilyLife Today to discuss the ups and downs of their journey -- including the joy and hardship of parenting a child with disabilities and the wonder of living on a farm, which inspired Jill's devotional. 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

So you want to lead? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages series, believes leadership within the family must be servant leadership. How does that play out in marriage and parenting? Building upon the traits discussed in part one of this series [link to episode one], join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for another insightful discussion with author Gary Chapman. Will you choose to lead towards a healthy family?   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! His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! 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

You're hungry for a strong, healthy family. What if there were a tried and true recipe—with 5-key ingredients—to get you there? In this conversation Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, shares the insights and obervations he's gleaned—both from his own four-decade marriage and from years of working with families. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for part one of this conversation and learn how to build the chef's kiss happy-bonded-family you long for!   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! His book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is out now! We'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! 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

Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome. Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen here! Listen to the new season of Married with Benefits Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember 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 found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome. Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen here! Listen to the new season of Married with Benefits Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember 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

Relating to a bitter person can feel exhausting, even defeating. How can you love them without losing your happiness...or sanity? Author Stephen Viars weighs in.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise for 2025! Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts 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

What's it look like to combat bitterness when you're immersed in pain? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise for 2025! Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts 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

Pastor and author Stephen Viars discusses combating bitterness through lamenting and addressing grief. Topics include overcoming bitterness through Jesus Christ, healing through lamenting and forgiveness, healing through writing lament Psalms, and exploring the power of lament and honesty with God.

Could there be one thing in your life blinding you from living in freedom? After unearthing that 'one thing,' Brant Hansen goes further to talk about elusive forgiveness and letting go of intractable anger. What's that 'one thing' you could be missing to make your life better?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @branthanse And grab Brant's book, "Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better (updated with two new chapters" in our shop. Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise for 2025! Promo code: ""SEAS25"" for discounts 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

Brant Hansen discusses the myth of 'righteous anger' and how being unoffendable can improve life. Topics include forgiveness, humility, and the importance of grace in relationships. Anecdotes and humor add depth to this insightful exploration.