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It’s no secret that parenting looks different now than it did when our parents and grandparents were having kids. This may even be a point of tension in how you parent now! But what are some of the golden parenting nuggets from generations gone by that may be of use today?
Today, Jim welcomes friend Rick Bundschuh: a veteran surfer, Youth Pastor, Bible Teacher, writer, cartoonist, humorist, and one of the founding Pastors who launched both Kauai Christian Fellowship and the Anchor House, to talk about his book Immensely Useful and Sure-Fire Parenting Tips. With wit, humor, and some straight-shootin’, Rick and Jim discuss what our grandparents got right when parenting, and how we can instill some of their methods today.
HomeWord:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Connect with Rick Bundschuh
The Anchor House: https://anchorhousekauai.com/
Rick Bundschuh Books
Rick and Dain’s Immensely Useful and Sure-Fire Parenting Tips
Books:
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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Moms, have you wanted to pass on your life experiences and instill faith in your daughter, but you’re maybe feeling unqualified and unsure where to start? This episode is for you! Today, Jim welcomes mother-daughter duo, Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney to talk about their new book, Meet Me in The Middle, which is all about navigating conversations around life, faith, identity, relationships and more. Far more than just discussion starters, their book goes deep in understanding how our identity in Christ informs virtually every decision we make, our worldview, and how we interact and treat others. Moms of daughters, be sure to save this episode and share with your other mom friends - raising godly women of integrity is a joy and privilege, and easier to do when we are in community!
HomeWord:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Connect with Sandra Stanley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrawstanley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.w.stanley/
X: https://twitter.com/sandrawstanley
Website: https://www.sandrastanley.com/
Connect with Allie Stanley Cooney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliekaycooney
X: https://twitter.com/alliekaystanley
Books:
Meet Me in the Middle: https://a.co/d/9RGDTxI
Parenting: Getting it Right: https://a.co/d/f2OSvLL
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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“Being a dad is the only thing a man does in his life without a specific plan.” - Jeff Hamilton
Cheat codes for parenting don’t exist but today’s episode with Dad Academy founder Jeff Hamilton is the next best thing. If you’re a dad and you’re desperate to do this parenting thing well and you’re not entirely sure how to do it, this one’s for you! Join Jim and Jeff as they unpack 4 key principles to father with purpose and build a lasting legacy. Dads, you’re far more important than you realize - and by the end of this episode, we hope you believe it.
HomeWord:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213
Promise Keepers Website: https://promisekeepers.org/
Connect with Jeff Hamilton and Dad Academy:
Dad Academy Website: https://www.dadacademy.info/
IG: @dad.academy
TikTok: @dadacademy
Twitter/X: @dadacademy
Facebook: @dadacademy
Books:
Dad Academy: Helping Fathers To Parent with Purpose Workbook: https://a.co/d/80ajWBB
Pass It On: https://a.co/d/7nUlIaj
Raising Spiritual Champions: https://a.co/d/iwLjFME
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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In today’s episode, Jim welcomes his friend Dr. Aaron Santmyire. Aaron is a husband, father, nurse practitioner, author, and host of The Clarity Podcast. Aaron has spent the last 20 years of his life serving in Africa, specifically Burkina Faso, Madagascar, and Kenya, and recently released a book called A Caring Family: Seven Virtues that Help Your Family Care Better and Love Longer. Together, Jim and Aaron dive into the value of teaching virtues at home such as loyalty, emotional honesty, patience, and spiritual focus - and how each virtue helps us, and our kids, become more like Christ.
Jim’s Takeaways: The 4 Phases of Ease
Helping your children move from dependence on you towards independence:
I do it and you watchI do it, you do itYou do it, I assistYou do itHomeWord:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213
Dr. Aaron Santmyire:
Dr. Aaron Santmyire Website: https://aaronsantmyire.com/
The Clarity Podcast: https://aaronsantmyire.com/podcast/
Books:
A Caring Family: Seven Virtues that Help Your Family Care Better and Love Longer
A Caring Life: How Each of Us Can Change The Trajectory of an Uncaring World
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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When someone we love is suffering, we can feel utterly helpless. We long to trust God, but frustration creeps in when healing doesn’t come, and exhaustion from caregiving on an empty tank weighs us down. Where can we find the hope and peace God promises in His Word?
Today, Jim welcomes author, entrepreneur, and career coach Camille Block to discuss her new book, Hope for Secondhand Suffering: Tools for the Heart When You Can’t Fix Your Loved One’s Pain. As the medical conservator, advocate, and voice for her brother Kevin - who lives with severe cerebral palsy quadriplegia - Camille has spent over 50 years caring for him. With heartfelt honesty, Camille shares the many ups and downs of her life’s journey alongside her brother, and how, thanks be to God, she’s found hope in the suffering.
HomeWord:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213
Camille Block:
Camille’s Website: https://www.camilleblock.cc/
Camille’s Instagram: @camilleblock.author
Camille’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camilleblock.author/
Books:
Hope for Secondhand Suffering: Tools For The Heart When You Can’t Fix Your Loved One’s Pain: https://a.co/d/iDtys5q
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
Practical points for the caregiver (taken from Hope for Secondhand Suffering):
Get enough sleepHave boundaries and keep your prioritiesGet and receive help from other peopleStay healthy physicallyPray/meditateHave time aloneSend us a text
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Those of us who have been married for more than a few years understand that while marriage is wonderful it can also be frustrating, lonely, and, at times, HARD - but it doesn’t have to be hard all the time! Today, Jim welcomes back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her brand new book, Making Marriage Easier. Jim and Arlene unpack the 4 key decisions you can make within your marriage to clarify your values and create a clear path forward - helping you and your spouse remember that you can love AND like one another - after all, that’s how this all started, right? Get back to the beautiful basics of marriage and rediscover the serious fun you can have on this journey.
HomeWord:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213
Arlene Pellicane:
Arlene’s Website: https://arlenepellicane.com/
Parents Rising Conference, Sept 6, 2025: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
Making Marriage Easier Website: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/makingmarriageeasier
The Happy Home Podcast: https://shorturl.at/ESpPG
Contact Arlene: [email protected]
Books:
Making Marriage Easier: https://a.co/d/i6XWVBB
Parents Rising: https://a.co/d/ilCwXHm
31 Days to a Happy Husband: https://a.co/d/bgfxgvy
All Books by Arlene Pellicane: https://shorturl.at/Af2p5
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
Jim's Takeaways
These 4 “decisions” are taken from Arlene’s new book, Making Marriage Easier:
Play by the RulesGive Thanks Every DayServe Your SpouseTake Fun SeriouslySend us a text
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Husbands, are you aware that your wife has unique sexual needs? Wives, do you recognize that your husband does too? And married couples—are you even talking about it? According to today’s guests, Dr. Gary and Barbie Rosberg, many couples don’t. But open communication and understanding each other’s needs are essential for a satisfying sex life and a thriving marriage. Join Jim as he explores the distinct sexual needs of men and women, drawn from the Rosbergs’ book, The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women. This candid and insightful discussion goes beyond the bedroom, addressing the everyday connections that build up to the intimate act God designed for marriage.
The Rosbergs are executive life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, and beloved international marriage conference speakers. Make sure to subscribe to their brand new podcast The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches, where Dr. Gary and Barbie equip and encourage listeners that the “more” they’re longing for in their marriage isn’t out of reach.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905
Send HomeWord a question: [email protected]
The Rosbergs Website: https://www.americasfamilycoaches.com/
The Rosberg Group: https://www.rosberggroup.com/
The Rosbergs Resources: https://gary-rosberg-kqts.squarespace.com/store
The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rosbergs-your-marriage-coaches/id1775332105
Books:
The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women: https://a.co/d/d4GLd28
The Five Love Needs of Men and Women: https://a.co/d/3JaSy08
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men: https://a.co/d/gcx9DbT
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Jim Burns founded HomeWord in 1985, and we are constantly amazed at what God has done since then! As each new generation begins their parenting journey, we strive to meet their needs - and boy, some of their needs are very different from when we began 40 years ago. With the rise of technology, questions around gender ideology, and the decline of faith-focused homes, how are we adapting? Today, Jim welcomes Marcus Preciado, the new president of HomeWord, to discuss where he believes God is leading the ministry. With sincerity, enthusiasm, and hope, Marcus and Jim share fresh initiatives being implemented at HomeWord and express their joyful anticipation for the future.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905
Send HomeWord a question: [email protected]
Meet Marcus Preciado, New President of HomeWord: https://homeword.com/about/marcus-preciado/
Books:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
Doing Life With Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/
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“We become our habits, and our kids become us. This is why habits of the household are the most spiritually formative thing parents do.”
Today, Jim welcomes writer, speaker, and lawyer Justin Whitmel Earley to speak about, what Jim has called, one of the best parenting books he has ever read: Habits of The Household. Throughout this revelatory conversation, Jim and Justin discuss the beauty of daily rhythms and how each choice helps shape our children’s understanding of discipleship to Jesus. With grace and practical encouragement, Justin urges us to be active in forming our habits rather than letting the chaos of everyday life form them for us. This is a profound and deeply encouraging discussion we’ll be returning to again and again.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905
Send HomeWord a question: [email protected]
Connect with Justin Whitmel Earley
JustinWhitmelEarley.com
Instagram: @justinwhitmelearley
HangTenMovement.com
Books:
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms
The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction
Made For People: Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship
Finding God At Home by Ernest Boyer Jr.
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
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“Is technology bringing my family together or pushing my family apart?”
Technology is such an integral part of society that it can worm its way into our lives without much notice - but if we really ponder this question, are we content with our answer? Today, Jim welcomes Dr. Alice Benton back to the show with an insightful Q&A all about our digital use as families. Dr. Alice is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Parent Support & Training, Health & Wellness, and Trauma Recovery. Throughout this conversation, Jim poses some of the most common questions parents have about screen use.
Special Note:
Check out the timestamps below for specific questions asked, and be sure to contact HomeWord if you have a question you want answered on the show!
Questions in this Episode:[6:53] What do I do when my child says ‘I’m the ONLY one who doesn’t have a smartphone!’?
[8:47] When does screen time become harmful to kids?
[11:00] How do you find the compromise on-screen use when one parent is a screen-enabler and one is a screen-limiter?
[13:08] What do you say to the single mom/single parent who is trying to implement screen boundaries and their ex is going against or ignoring those boundaries?
[17:28] What do you think about GPS monitoring on a child’s phone/device?
[19:28] What do you do when a child is addicted to their screen?
[23:52] What do you do when your child is caught looking at porn?
[26:44] “My spouse is addicted to porn. What do I do?”
Listen to Jim’s first episode with Dr. Alice Benton here: Episode 9: Daily Conversations for Screen Management
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905
Send HomeWord a question: [email protected]
Dr. Alice Benton Website: https://dralicebenton.com/
New Life Live: https://newlife.com/broadcasts/
Daily Conversations for Screen Management Course: https://dr-alice-benton-university.teachable.com/p/digital-parenting-daily-conversations
Digital Parenting Conversations Course: https://dralicebenton.com/digitallybalancedparenting
Books:
Understanding and Loving Your Children in a Screen-Saturated World: https://a.co/d/8bO4XzJ
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For those of us with teens on the verge of leaving for college, it’s understandable that our prayer for them is that they will stand strong in their faith once out of our sight. We hope they will keep and honor the values they were raised with - but what if they don’t? Today, Jim welcomes Sean McDowell to discuss his book, Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith. Sean, a prolific author, gifted speaker, and Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University is used to hearing from young people about their faith, or loss thereof - but he also isn’t losing hope. Listen in as Jim and Sean discuss how we can support our kids in this scenario and why we shouldn’t fear “deconstruction”...because the potential for their return with an even stronger faith is bright.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
Sean McDowell Website: https://seanmcdowell.org/
Sean McDowell on Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell
Books Mentioned:
Set Adrift: https://seanmcdowell.org/item/set-adrift
More Than A Carpenter: https://seanmcdowell.org/item/more-than-a-carpenter
UNChristian: https://a.co/d/cc48Or3
Barna Group | GEN Z: Vol. 3: https://shop.barna.com/products/gen-z-volume-3
You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving The Church…And Rethinking Faith: https://a.co/d/30cf70O
Handing Down The Faith: https://a.co/d/6Xs3FUz
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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘discipline’? Depending on how you were raised, that word can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions! Too often the word discipline is synonymous with punishment but are they actually the same thing? Today, Jim welcomes Embracing Your Season podcast host and licensed mental health counselor Paige Clingenpeel back to the show to discuss the nuance of discipline as discipleship and how, when done well, it helps to build character in our kids, take pride in responsibility and learn to make wiser choices as they mature. Full of powerful pep-talk moments from Paige, this is just the episode parents need to start the new year strong!
Jim’s Points on Discipline and Grace:REMEMBER: You’re not trying to raise obedient kids - you’re trying to raise kids who will become responsible adults.
Rules without relationship equal rebellion.Don’t be too rigid and remember that relationship matters!Choose your battles wisely. You’re the parent, the authority - you win the battle with leadership and empathy. Nagging and negativity don’t work!Clearly express your expectations.To be clear is to be kind! Believe it or not, your kids want to obey you.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
Paige Clingenpeel Website: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/
Embracing Your Season Podcast: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/embracing-your-season-podcast
Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
YouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWord
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Struggling to find your footing in marriage? Feeling lonely, misunderstood, or like your relationship is at a crossroads? You’re not alone. Even marriages of 30+ years face truly tough seasons, grief, and moments of uncertainty. In this episode, Jim sits down with Ron and Nan Deal - seasoned veterans of marriage who’ve faced these challenges head-on and come out stronger. Ron, a marriage and family therapist and acclaimed author, and Nan, his partner in life and purpose, lead The Mindful Marriage Conference and have co-authored the brand-new book The Mindful Marriage. Together, they share hard-earned wisdom on emotional maturity, personal growth, and building deeper, more compassionate connections in your relationship. Don’t just listen - save this episode. It’s packed with insights you’ll want to revisit again and again.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
About Ron and Nan Deal: https://rondeal.org/about
The Mindful Marriage Conference: https://rondeal.org/channels-resources/the-mindful-marriage-conference
Books:
The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself: https://a.co/d/5spq6ZS (PRE-ORDER. On Sale Jan 7th, 2025)
Ron’s Books on Amazon
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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Parenting often feels like a whirlwind, leaving little time to recognize the valuable lessons we’re learning along the way - mostly because those lessons don't become clear until we have a moment of quiet reflection (a rare occurrence until the kids leave the house!). In this episode, Jim sits down with author and podcast host Sarah Bragg to explore the personal growth that unfolds as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. Pulling from the incredible insight in her book, A Mother’s Guide To Raising Herself, Sarah and Jim emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself and encourage parents, that if you haven’t heard it lately, you’re doing a great job.
Jim's Takeaways
Fight for time to rest on a weekly basisFind things that refresh you! Maybe it’s doing an exercise routine, enjoying a bubble bath (uninterrupted), or a lunch with a good friend - when you’re rested, you’re more present and more peaceful with your kids. Fight for time to restore relationshipsFind time to connect with your loved ones each week, if it’s only for a few minutes. Work at keeping your relationships healthy and put in the effort towards restoration when needed. HAVE SERIOUS FUN!HomeWord Links:
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Sarah Bragg Links:
Sarah Bragg Website: https://www.sarahbragg.com/
Surviving Sarah Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-sarah/id1069692358
Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
Books:
A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself: https://a.co/d/1lMCcDt
Is Everyone Happier Than Me? https://a.co/d/ixXrxQ7
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes back author, speaker, and good friend Doug Fields to discuss his book, Intentional Parenting. Life moves quickly and it’s easy to fall into a parenting pattern that lacks intentionality - most of the time you’re just trying to make it through the day! However, Jim and Doug want to make it clear that when parents believe and accept that they are the most influential people in their kids’ lives, it’ll change how they view those initial 18 years. Working through the 10 actions of the intentional parent, Doug, and Jim share simple ways that parents can maximize their positive impact while their children are at home. Through an awareness of being on “display” 24/7, showing healthy affection, to how we treat others around us, parenting is an awesome and sobering mantle that can, ultimately, be one of the greatest joys in our life.
Have serious fun!I challenge you to do something fun with your kids today - even if it’s just a few minutes of watching funny videos together!Shower them with affection!
Jim’s Takeaways on Intentional ParentingIf this doesn’t come naturally to you, WORK AT IT. Practicing small acts of affection every day will grow this into a habit - and this is something that isn’t negotiable! Your children need to experience healthy affection from you as it will impact the rest of their lives.
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
HomeWord Contact: [email protected]
HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905 (open 24/7)
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
Doug Fields Bio: https://www.dougfields.com/about
Intentional Parenting Website: http://intentionalparenting.com/
Doug Fields Resources: https://www.dougfields.com/store
Books:
Intentional Parenting: https://a.co/d/0SD9gWt
The First Few Years of Marriage: https://www.dougfields.com/product/the-first-few-years-of-marriage
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What is your “Reflex Reaction”? When unexpected circumstances arise (as they so often do), do you react with joy and thankfulness or do you respond with irritation, grumbling, and complaining? Throughout the Bible we are instructed, and commanded, to rejoice always. But how do we do that when we are confronted with sickness, grief, and other things we can’t change? As we head into Thanksgiving week, Jim shares a special, simple practice he has been implementing for years: Thank Therapy. At the crux of this practice is the understanding that thankfulness is a choice: an act of will, an intentional decision. While our circumstances may not change, we can change our attitude - and that can make all the difference.
Links:HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
Have a question or comment about the show? Email Jim: [email protected]
Bible Verse Focus
1 Thessalonians 5:16,17,18
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Today’s episode of HomeWord is Part 2 with renowned psychologist, author, and leadership consultant Dr. John Townsend called Ask The Expert. In a special twist on our usual interview style, Jim and John roleplay a teenager and parent Q & A with common questions your teens may be asking. Jim and John go back and forth displaying how attitude, compromise, negotiation and being curious (aka asking additional questions!) help deepen these conversations with your teen - hopefully leading to a more positive outcome. We’ve listed the timestamps below for the questions they work through during this episode. If you enjoy this style of podcast, let us know in the comments!
HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/
HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword
Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/
HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/
Understanding Your Teen Seminar:
About Dr. John Townsend: https://drtownsend.com/
Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling: https://www.cui.edu/townsend
Townsend Leadership Program: https://drtownsend.com/townsend-leadership-program/
Townsend Personal and Relational Assessment Tool: https://tprat.com/
Books:
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No: https://a.co/d/dxHieyj
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How To Say No to Take Control of Your Life: https://a.co/d/1wfAv9N
All Books by Dr. John Townsend: https://drtownsend.com/books/
Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities: https://a.co/d/cW4Bx1U
Questions In This Episode:
[3:32] I don’t even want to go to school, I don’t like it/School is boring/I know my grades are slipping but why does that even matter?[7:23] Everybody looks at porn, I don’t get what the big deal is and why you’re giving such harsh consequences.[12:43] Church is boring/I don’t want to go to that church/I’m having some doubts/It’s unfair that you force me to go to church[21:10] I know I broke curfew again but I think losing my driving privileges is super harsh.Jim’s Takeways
When it comes to parenting your teens:
Don’t even try to be their best friend. Be the parent. Have boundaries. Be the authority. Be loving and understanding and help them create a plan with boundaries to live the teenage years.Don’t be afraid to bring in a referee/a moderator when needed. When you need a breakthrough with your teen, look at adding in a trusted, impartial voice (think pastor/counselor). Sometimes both you and your teen need a fresh perspective on the same issue!Send us a text
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Navigating the pre-teen and teen years is an…adventure. Whether your child is approaching this stage or currently putting you through your paces, Jim’s conversation with renowned psychologist, author, and leadership consultant Dr. John Townsend is full of insight into this tumultuous season of parenting. Focusing on John’s book Boundaries with Teens, they discuss how our children should first be viewed with compassion (we were teens once, too!) and how laying out ground rules, expectations, freedom, and consequences provides clarity and empowerment in their own decisions. This is part 1 of our show with Dr. John Townsend - make sure to tune in next week for Part 2!
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Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling: https://www.cui.edu/townsend
Townsend Leadership Program: https://drtownsend.com/townsend-leadership-program/
Townsend Personal and Relational Assessment Tool: https://tprat.com/
Books:
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No: https://a.co/d/dxHieyj
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How To Say No to Take Control of Your Life: https://a.co/d/1wfAv9N
All Books by Dr. John Townsend: https://drtownsend.com/books/
Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities: https://a.co/d/cW4Bx1U
The 4 Anchors
from Boundaries with Teens by Dr. John Townsend
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I think it’s safe to assume that most of us desire a marriage of intimacy. We long to be close to our spouse emotionally, spiritually, and physically - all God-given desires. But as Jim and author, speaker, pastor, and comedian Ted Cunningham point out, that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Our marriages must be approached with intention. You can’t keep waking up each day, doing the same things, and expecting there to be growth - you have to make the decision to implement changes so your intimacy deepens. If that sounds like a lot of work, don’t worry - Jim and Ted say take it one baby step at a time: small, intentional actions each day can lead to a lifelong legacy of intimacy, strength, and lots of fun.
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Ted Cunningham: https://woodhills.org/im-new/meet-the-team/ted-cunningham/
Embracing Your Season Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-your-season-raising-littles-and/id1716476740
Books:
Greater Joy TWOgether: https://helpingcoupleswin.com/resources/greater-joy-twogether/
Fun Loving You: https://helpingcoupleswin.com/resources/fun-loving-you/
From Anger to Intimacy: https://helpingcoupleswin.com/resources/from-anger-to-intimacy/
Doing Life With Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/
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Today, Jim welcomes back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss the top 9 questions she’s asked about screen time and kids from her book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. From when to give kids a phone to how your child handles friendship without social media, from video games in the home to opposing parental opinions, from well-intentioned gifts from grandparents to the difference between a physical book and reading on a tablet, this conversation is your one-stop shop for the top questions you have about raising your kids in a tech-driven world! We suggest bookmarking this episode and returning to it whenever you feel doubt, or peer pressure, or just want encouragement for the screen decisions you’re making at home.
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Contact Arlene: [email protected]
Books:
Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World: https://a.co/d/fOFdOcL
GrandParenting Screen Kids: https://a.co/d/9oO1jh3
Parents Rising: https://a.co/d/ilCwXHm
31 Days to a Happy Husband: https://a.co/d/bgfxgvy
UPCOMING RELEASE: Making Marriage Easier
All Books by Arlene Pellicane: https://shorturl.at/Af2p5
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://a.co/d/hxs5DTb
Order Jim’s New Book:
A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/
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