MARCH 2007

3/15/2007 - Thursday So How Do I Adopt? - Series: Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Parents
Have you considered adoption but don't know how to do it? Then you'll want to join for today's broadcast when adoptive parent Natalie Gillespie and author Sara Dorman, a clinical psychologist who, along with her husband, opens her home to unwed mothers, talks to Dennis Rainey about the process of adoption.

3/16/2007 - Friday - Encouragement for Families With Disabilities - Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with well-known speaker and author, Joni Eareckson Tada, and her husband of 25 years, Ken. A diving accident in 1967 left Mrs. Tada a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, unable to use her hands. Find out how Joni and Ken make their marriage work despite the disability.

3/19/2007 - Monday - A Survivor's Look at Suicide - Series: Aftershock: Hope, Help and Healing in the Wake of Suicide
Today on the broadcast, David Cox, a marriage and family counselor, talks honestly about his father's suicide.

3/20/2007 - Tuesday - Understanding the Suicidal Mind - Series: Aftershock: Hope, Help and Healing in the Wake of Suicide
On today's broadcast, marriage and family counselor David Cox helps us understand the suicidal mind.

3/21/2007 - Wednesday - The Survivors - Series: Aftershock: Hope, Help and Healing in the Wake of Suicide
Today on the broadcast, David Cox talks about the impact of suicide on the survivors.

3/22/2007 - Thursday - A Rocky Beginning - Series: Building the Christian Family You Never Had
On the broadcast today, Mary DeMuth, author of the book Building the Christian Family You Never Had, tells Dennis Rainey about her rocky start as the only child of a mom heavy into drugs. Mary tells about the abuse she encountered at the hands of neighbor boys and her eventual faith in the God of the universe.

3/23/2007 - Friday - Embracing Forgiveness - Series: Building the Christian Family You Never Had
Today on the broadcast, author Mary DeMuth talks honestly with Dennis Rainey about the change that took place in her life when she choose to forgive her abusers.

3/26/2007 - Monday - When the One You Love Doesn't Believe, Part 1 - Series: Spiritually Mismatched
Spiritual conflict in marriage is painful, especially when your spouse doesn't have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Today on the broadcast, popular author and pastor Kent Hughes speaks powerfully about how to stay and pray for your unbelieving spouse.

3/27/2007 - Tuesday - When the One You Love Doesn't Believe, Part 2 - Series: Spiritually Mismatched
Are you and your mate on different pages spiritually? Today on the broadcast, Kent Hughes, author of a number of books including Disciplines of a Godly Man, gives some practical advice for living and loving an unbelieving spouse.

3/28/2007 - Wednesday - Dennis and Bob Take Your Phone Calls - Series: Spiritually Mismatched
On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey answers questions from listeners regarding spiritually mismatched unions.

3/29/2007 - Thursday - We Still Do: Doug and Patty Daily, Part 1 - Series: We Still Do: Doug and Patty Daily
Doug and Patty Daily didn't want to divorce, but they DID hope one of them would die! Today on the broadcast, hear how God changed the course of their love.

3/30/2007 - Friday - We Still Do: Doug and Patty Daily, Part 2 - Series: We Still Do: Doug and Patty Daily
Patty thought Doug was self-centered; Doug thought Patty was the "black-hole of affection." Join us on for today's broadcast when Doug and Patty Daily tell of the valleys they walked through before learning the real meaning of love.

APRIL 2007

4/2/2007 - Monday - Guilt-Free Parenting - Series: Parenting Prodigals
Want to enjoy guilt-free parenting? On today's broadcast, find out how from father of two, Phil Waldrep, founder of Phil Waldrep Ministries in Trinity, Alabama.

4/3/2007 - Tuesday - Forgiveness and Unconditional Love - Series: Parenting Prodigals
Parenting requires forgiveness and unconditional love. So says Phil Waldrep, founder of Phil Waldrep Ministries in Trinity, Alabama, on today's broadcast.

4/4/2007 - Wednesday - Guard Your Words and Pray! - Series: Parenting Prodigals
The Lord promises wisdom to those who ask Him. This includes wisdom and strength for parenting, according to speaker Phil Waldrep of Phil Waldrep Ministries in Alabama.

4/5/2007 - Thursday - The Prodigal Profile - Series: Why Christian Kids Rebel
Family advocate Tim Kimmel, father of four and author of the book Why Christian Kids Rebel, defines what a prodigal is for Dennis Rainey. On today's broadcast, Tim explains why good kids go bad.

4/6/2007 - Friday - Three Major Flaws of a Christian Home - Series: Why Christian Kids Rebel
Could a Christian home be an obstacle to a true faith in Christ? Perhaps, says Family Matters founder, Tim Kimmel, to Dennis Rainey on today's broadcast. Join us today and find out what three flaws often hinder a child from knowing the Lord personally.

4/9/2007 - Monday - Taming the Tongue, Part 1 - Series: Taming the Tongue
Does your tongue need a harness lately? Listen to today's broadcast as well-known author and speaker Dennis Rainey talks about taming the tongue.

4/10/2007 - Tuesday - Taming the Tongue, Part 2 - Series: Taming the Tongue
As small as it is, the tongue can still get us into BIG trouble. On today's broadcast, FamilyLife President, Dennis Rainey, tells how we can tame the tongue by listening and obeying the wisdom found in Scripture.

4/11/2007 - Wednesday - Taming the Tongue, Part 3 - Series: Taming the Tongue
If you’re like the rest of us, you’ve probably found yourself regretting something you’ve said to another. If so, set your dial for today's broadcast when popular author and speaker Dennis Rainey gives advice for taming our unruly tongues.

4/12/2007 - Thursday - The Purity Challenge - Series: Maintaining Purity in an Impure World
The battle we have with lust isn’t a new one. Men and women have waged war with the flesh since mankind began. Today on the broadcast, family relations expert Dennis Rainey talks with pastor Josh Harris, author of Not Even a Hint, about the challenge of living pure in an impure world.

4/13/2007 - Friday - Finding the Power to Change - Series: Maintaining Purity in an Impure World
Just as David overcame Goliath, so we must overcome the giant of lust lurking in our lives. On today's broadcast, Josh Harris, a pastor and author of the popular book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, tells Dennis Rainey how he was able to win the battle with lust in his own life.

4/16/2007 - Monday - The Dating Years -- She Needs You! Series: Interviewing Your Daughter's Date
The dating years can be brimming with heartbreak, confusion, and uncertainty. All this week, Dennis Rainey, a father of six children, including four girls, tells fathers why they have to be proactive during these challenging years of a young woman's life.

4/17/2007 - Tuesday - Preparing Your Daughter for Dating - Series: Interviewing Your Daughter's Date
Does your daughter know what to expect from a young man she's dating? Does she know what to do, or not do, on a date? Today on the broadcast, FamilyLife President, Dennis Rainey, tells fathers how he prepared his own daughters for the young men who would come courting.

4/18/2007 - Wednesday - Protecting Your Daughter - Series: Interviewing Your Daughter's Date
Teenage girls are often blissfully unaware of the hazards that come with dating the wrong type of person. On the broadcast today, Dennis Rainey, author of the book Interviewing Your Daughter's Date, talks frankly with fathers about protecting their daughters by loving them and getting involved in their lives.

4/19/2007 - Thursday - Drawing The Line Is Your Responsibility - Series: Interviewing Your Daughter's Date
What role does a father play when his daughter starts dating? A father of four daughters himself, Dennis Rainey shoots straight with fathers about protecting their daughters by drawing proper boundaries. Hear what this protection does for the daughters, their dates, and the fathers themselves.

4/20/2007 - Friday - Making Men of Boys - Series: Interviewing Your Daughter's Date
A father's involvement not only makes a difference in his daughter's life, but, also, can be a tremendous influence on his daughter's dates. Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey tells why it's beneficial for fathers to interview their daughters' dates. Hear him tell why the interview process encourages young men to be men and to be accountable for their actions.

4/23/2007 - Monday - Attitude - Series: The Soul of Modesty
Does your appearance reflect the attitude of your heart? On today's broadcast, C.J. Mahaney, senior pastor of Covenant Life Church, talks with Dennis Rainey about the power of modesty.

4/19/2007 - Thursday - Drawing the Line--Your Responsibility - Series: Interviewing Your Daughter's Date
What role does a father play when his daughter starts dating? A father of four daughters himself, Dennis Rainey shoots straight with fathers about protecting their daughters by drawing proper boundaries. Hear what this protection does for the daughters, their dates, and the fathers themselves.

4/24/2007 - Tuesday - Appearance - Series: The Soul of Modesty
Modesty never goes out of style. Today on the broadast, C.J. Mahaney, senior pastor of Covenant Life Church, talks about the struggle men have to refrain from lust when the women around them dress indiscreetly.

4/25/2007 - Wednesday - Allegiance - Series: The Soul of Modesty
Dads, are you teaching your daughters about modesty? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey and C.J. Mahaney, leader of PDI Ministries, challenge fathers to help their daughters make proper decisions about their wardrobes.

4/26/2007 - Thursday - A New Standard or an Old Sin? - Series: Technical Virginity
Today on the broadcast, best-selling authors Michael and Hayley DiMarco, founders of Hungry Planet, a think tank designed to feed truth to the post-modern generation, talk with Dennis Rainey about the sexual culture we live in and the devaluing of virginity in our modern society.

4/27/2007 - Friday - Flirting with Danger - Series: Technical Virginity
On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Michael and Hayley DiMarco, authors of the book Technical Virgin, about a teen's need to draw boundaries in relationships with the opposite sex.

4/30/2007 - Monday - Welcome to the House of Mourning - Series: The Light That Never Dies
Today on the broadcast, author William Hendricks, president of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas-based consulting firm, talks honestly with Dennis Rainey about finding himself in the house of mourning after the death of his wife, Nancy.

MAY 2007

5/1/2007 - Tuesday - Finding Hope in the Midst of Mourning - Series: The Light That Never Dies
On today's broadcast, William Hendricks, author of the book The Light That Never Dies, tells Dennis Rainey how God sustained him through his wife Nancy's battle with cancer and subsequent death.

5/2/2007 - Wednesday - The End...or the Beginning? - Series: The Light That Never Dies
Today on the broadcast, author William Hendricks remembers the last hours of his wife's life. William recalls how God showed up for him and his three daughters after Nancy's death.

5/3/2007 - Thursday - Sisters in Service Part 1 - Series: Daughters of Hope
On the broadcast today, Michele Rickett, the founder and president of Sisters in Service, a ministry that informs, mobilizes and equips advocates to reach women and children in the least Christian regions, tells Dennis Rainey more about her ministry and about some of the women who are standing for Christ in their homelands despite persecution. Hear how you can get involved in the "March 4 Moms" taking place May 12.

5/4/2007 - Friday - Sisters in Service Part 2 - Series: Daughters of Hope
Today on the broadcast, Michele Rickett, president of Sisters In Service and author of the book Daughters of Hope, talks with Dennis Rainey about her sisters in Christ around the world who are risking their lives to share God's love.

5/7/2007 - Monday - The Power of a Father's Influence - Series: Stepping Up to Manhood
There is confusion today about the meaning of manhood. On the broadcast today, best-selling author Dennis Rainey calls men to step up and be real men--strong, purposeful and spiritual. Hear Dennis tell how a father's influence can be the compass that points a boy to true masculinity.

5/8/2007 - Tuesday - Defining the Search for Manhood - Series: Stepping Up to Manhood
There's something in a man that inspires him to be a warrior. So says popular author and speaker, Dennis Rainey, on today's broadcast. Hear Dennis encourage men to give their sons a vision of manhood.

5/9/2007 - Wednesday - Taking the Journey Up the Steps to Manhood - Series: Stepping Up to Manhood
Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey, father of six and author of the book Parenting Today's Adolescent, talks about the four steps that need to be applied to help a boy develop into a man.

5/10/2007 - Thursday - Barbara Shares "The Wrong Way" Women Can Help - Series: Stepping Up to Manhood
On the broadcast today, Barbara Rainey, beloved wife of "FamilyLife Today" host Dennis Rainey and a popular author and speaker, talks frankly to women about the five things that hinder manly development.

5/11/2007 - Friday - Barbara Shares "The Right Way" Women Can Help - Series: Stepping Up to Manhood
Today on the broadcast, Barbara Rainey, wife of FamilyLife President Dennis Rainey and mother of six, gives wives five suggestions for encouraging their husbands toward manhood.

5/14/2007 - Monday - Looking for Love in All the Right Places - Series: Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships
Chip let the Lord lead him to a mate who shared his faith. Are you doing the same? Today on the broadcast, Chip Ingram, author of Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships, talks to Dennis Rainey about his own attempts to find a love that would last.

JUNE 2007

6/22/2007 - Honoring Parents in the Teen Years
Oh, the joys of romantic love! Join us when one-time daters, Dennis and Barbara Rainey, and their adult children, Samuel and Rebecca (Rainey) Mutz, talk about teen dating.fl20070622.mp3

6/25/2007 - Dating Standards in the Teen Years
Respected author and speaker Elisabeth Elliot Gren, along with her husband, Lars, tells how God brought them together and kept them together through the years. fl20070625.mp3

6/26-27/2007 - A Love Story: Lars and Elisabeth Elliot Gren, Part 1 & 2
Elisabeth Elliot Gren, popular author of such books as Passion and Purity and Through Gates of Splendor, joins her husband, Lars, to reminisce about their many years of marriage.fl20070626.mp3

"For better or for worse..." Dennis Rainey talks with best-selling author and pastor Rick Warren and his wife, Kay. Rick and Kay reminisce about their quick engagement and early years of marriage, which offered its share of challenges. Hear how they clung to each other and to God as Kay battled with breast cancer. fl20070627.mp3

6/28-29/2007 - A 25-Year Love Story: Ken and Joni Tada, Part 1 & 2
Joni Tada, an artist and author best-known for her autobiography, Joni, joins her husband, Ken, to talk about their lives as a married couple. Hear Ken tell what first attracted him to Joni, a quadriplegic, and what Joni first noticed about Ken.fl20070628.mp3

A Survivors Love Story Ken Tada and his wife, Joni, founder of Joni and Friends, an ""organization accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community,"" talk with Dennis Rainey about the challenges they've faced throughout their 25-year marriage.fl20070629.mp3

JULY 2007

7/2-3/2007 - Remembering Bill Bright - Part 1 & 2

Vonette Bright, widow of Campus Crusade for Christ founder, Dr. Bill Bright, talks honestly with Dennis Rainey about her life now since Bill's death from a pulmonary disease in 2003.fl20070702.mp3

It's never easy losing a spouse, but with God's grace and help, you can walk through the grief. Those are the sentiments of Vonette Bright, widow of Dr. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. Vonette talks frankly about her life without Bill--the challenges, the loneliness, and the unexpected grace God provides.fl20070703.mp3

7/4-6/2007 - A Real Man
What does it mean to be a real man today? Author and pastor Stu Weber talks about the four pillars of manhood.fl20070704.mp3

7/4/2007 (Day 1 of 3) - Applied Masculinity, Part 1
Description: What does it mean to be a real man today? On today's broadcast, author and pastor Stu Weber talks about the four pillars of manhood. Guests Include: Stu Weber

7/5/2007 (Day 2 of 3) - Applied Masculinity, Part 2
Description: What is the primary role and responsibility of a man? Today on the broadcast, Stu Weber, pastor of Good Shepherd Community Church and author of the book Tender Warrior, tells how a man can fulfill his role as a king and a warrior. Guests Include: Stu Weber

7/6/2007 (Day 3 of 3) - Applied Masculinity, Part 3
Description: Most men realize that they need to be the leader of their families, but how should men relate to others in their world? On the broadcast today, author and pastor Stu Weber talks about a man's role as a mentor and friend. Guests Include: Stu Weber

7/9-20/2007 - The Deadly Traps of Adolescence

7/9/2007 (Day 1 of 10) - What are the Deadly Traps?
Description: Traps are devices designed to catch something unaware. Satan also has his traps, and these sometimes go unnoticed by the teens they are disguised to harm. All this week on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the deadly traps that can harm our teens and leave them wounded the rest of their lives. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/10/2007 (Day 2 of 10) - Peer Pressure
Description: Did you ever do something not because you wanted to, but because someone else expected you to? If so, you know that your teens often feel the same way. Today on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the dangerous trap of peer pressure. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/11/2007 (Day 3 of 10) - Sex, Part 1
Description: Sexual intimacy is designed by God to be a beautiful experience shared between a man and his wife. But for many teens, sex has become a rite of passage, like driving a car or trying out for cheerleader. On today's broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey address the serious trap of premarital sex. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/12/2007 (Day 4 of 10) - Sex, Part 2
Description: Teenagers are often eager to become adults, so they are sometimes quick to do those things which they think will put them on the fast track to adulthood. Join us for the broadcast today as Dennis and Barbara Rainey continue talking about the dangerous trap of premarital sex. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/13/2007 (Day 5 of 10) - Dating, Part 1
Description: Do you recall your dating years? If so, would you want your teen to have the same dating experience you had? On the broadcast today, Dennis and Barbara Rainey tell why dating can become a trap to innocent teens if they aren't aware of the pitfalls. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/16/2007 (Day 6 of 10) - Dating, Part 2
Description: Almost all teens look forward to their first date, but without some guidance from you, their dating years can turn from fun to frustrating. Join us for today's broadcast when Dennis and Barbara Rainey share some wisdom on the fine art of dating. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/17/2007 (Day 7 of 10) - Media
Description: Do you know what your teen is watching on TV and the internet? On today's broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey encourage parents to act as the gatekeeper to their teens' viewing habits. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/18/2007 (Day 8 of 10) - Pornography
Description: Did you know that the largest consumer of Internet pornography is the 12-17 age group? Today on the broadcast, hear Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the pervasive use of pornography among teens and the lasting damage that exposure can have on a young man or woman's life. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/19/2007 (Day 9 of 10) - Substance Abuse
Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Description: Teens are naturally curious. That's a good thing, but it can also be a bad thing, especially when it comes to alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. Today on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the dangerous and often deadly trap of substance abuse.

7/20/2007 (Day 10 of 10) - Unresolved Anger
Description: Have you noticed your normally gentle teen becoming more temperamental? This could be caused by hormones, but it is often related to unresolved anger. Join us for today's broadcast when Dennis and Barbara Rainey share some thoughts about the deadly trap of unresolved anger. Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey

7/23-24/2007 - Turn Off the TV and Pick Up a Book

7/23/2007 (Day 1 of 2) - You're Only as Good as the Books You Read
Description: Are you looking for something to do this summer that's entertaining yet affordable? We have the solution for you! Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Mark Hamby, founder and president of Lamplighter Publishing, about unplugging the TV set and opening a good book instead. Hear Mark tell of some classic books that are guaranteed to become your family's favorites. Guests Include: Mark Hamby

7/24/2007 (Day 2 of 2) - Welcome to the Wonderful World of Reading
Description: Ready, Set, READ! On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey and Lamplighter Publishing founder Mark Hamby encourage you to join them in fasting from TV for the month of August and reacquainting yourself with the classics instead. Hear Mark's reading suggestions for preschoolers, elementary school children, and teenagers. Guests Include: Mark Hamby

7/25-27/2007 - Turn Off the TV and Pick Up a Book

Summer Reading You Can't Miss

7/25/2007 (Day 1 of 3) - Summer Reading List, Part 1
Description: Everyone has a favorite book. Join us for today's broadcast to hear some summer reading suggestions from Christian singer/songwriter Sara Groves, author and pastor Crawford Loritts, and Hungry Planet founder and author, Hayley DiMarco. Guests Include: Various guests

7/26/2007 (Day 2 of 3) - Summer Reading List, Part 2
Description: Want to immerse yourself in a really good book this summer but don't know which one to pick up? Join us for today's broadcast when author Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, and author and missionary Gracia Burnam offer some of their best suggestions. Guests Include: Various guests

7/27/2007 (Day 3 of 3) - Summer Reading List, Part 3
Description: Reading is to the mind what food is to the stomach. Today on the broadcast, Christian composer Dennis Jernigan, author Jill Savage, and Christian singer Michael O'Brien talk about some of the books that have been most nourishing to them. Guests Include: Various guests

7/30-31/2007 - Finding HomeBuilders

7/30/2007 (Day 1 of 2) - Exactly What We Needed
Description: Looking for a way to improve communication in your marriage? On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Christian singer and songwriter Sara Groves, and her husband/manager, Troy, about the impact the HomeBuilders Couples Series had on their marriage. Guests Include: Troy & Sara Groves

7/31/2007 (Day 2 of 2) - Spiritual Foundations
Description: Like all young couples, Troy and Sara began their lives together full of hope. But as months passed, they began to realize how challenging becoming one can be. Today on the broadcast, Christian singer and songwriter Sara Groves, and her husband, Troy, tell Dennis what they did to build their marriage on a firm foundation. Guests Include: Troy & Sara Groves

AUGUST 2007

8/1-3/2007 - Not-So-Stupid Parents

8/1/2007 (Day 1 of 3) - 10 Ways Parents Embarrass Their Kids
Description: Today on the broadcast, Michael and Hayley DiMarco, bestselling authors of numerous books, including Not-So-Stupid Parents, and founders of "Hungry Planet", talk to Dennis Rainey about the 10 things parents unknowingly do that embarrass their kids. Guests Include: Michael & Hayley DiMarco

8/2/2007 (Day 2 of 3) - What Every Teenager Needs
Description: On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with youth experts Michael and Hayley DiMarco, authors of the book Not-So-Stupid Parents, about the very real needs of the typical teenager. Guests Include: Michael & Hayley DiMarco

8/3/2007 (Day 3 of 3) - Which is Better--Time or Stuff?
Description: What do you remember about your childhood? If you're like most people, you remember the faces of loved ones and special times spent with them. Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with authors Michael and Hayley DiMarco to answer the question, "Which would kids rather have--time with you or more stuff?" Guests Include: Michael & Hayley DiMarco

8/6/2007 - A New Life for Orphans - Series: Until Every Child Has a Home
Today on the broadcast, Troy Wiseman, former co-founder of retail clothing company B.U.M. International and founder of The InvestLinc Group, talks today with Dennis Rainey about his passion for orphans and his ministry, World Orphans, an organization that comes alongside local churches to build orphanages worldwide.

8/7/2007 - A New Life for Orphans - Series: Until Every Child Has a Home
Tuesday "You're never prepared to see those faces." That's the comment of Troy Wiseman, founder of World Orphans ministry, as he remembers his first visit to an orphanage several years ago. Today on the broadcast, Troy tells Dennis Rainey about the orphanages his ministry helps build and the children whose lives are changed forever.

8/8/2007 - How Do You Find a Mate?
On the broadcast today, Alistair Begg, senior pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, instructs college students on the finer points of choosing a mate.

8/9/2007 - Instructions to Women
Today on the broadcast, Alistair Begg, pastor and host of the national radio program "Truth for Life", tells young women what to look for in a husband.

8/10/2007 - Instructions to Men
On today's broadcast, Alistair Begg, senior pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, instructs young men on how to choose a wife.

8/13/2007 - Whatever Happened to Courtship?
Today on the broadcast, Elizabeth Marquardt, the director of the Center for Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values, talks to Dennis Rainey about the research she's done with college students about their dating habits and the interesting findings she's discovered there.

8/14/2007 - What is it Really Life on Today's College
What's it really like on today's college campus? On the broadcast today, Dennis Rainey talks with author Elizabeth Marquardt, the director of the Center for Marriage and Family at the Institute for American Values, about the research she's done with college students about their relationships. Hear Elizabeth tell what the ultimate goal is for most college students and what the hindrances are to achieving that goal.

8/15/2007 - How Religious Views Affect Our Approach
Do your religious views affect the way you approach relationships? Today on the broadcast, family researcher Elizabeth Marquardt tells Dennis Rainey about the findings she has uncovered through her surveys and interactions with college students.

8/16/2007 - Flying in a Tight Formation
On today's broadcast, Ben Stuart, the director of Breakaway Ministries who has lead thousands of Texas A&M students through weekly Bible study, talks with Dennis Rainey about the spiritual hunger on today's college campus.

8/17/2007 - Facing Life's Temptations
What kind of temptations can a student be expected to face on the college campus? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Ben Stuart, director of Breakaway Ministry and student Bible study leader on the Texas A&M campus, about the realities of walking with Christ on the college campus.

8/20/2007 - Yup, Nope, Maybe: A Guide to Communication
(Full day title: "Yup. Nope. Maybe.--A Guide to Communicating with Men") Description--Counselors Stephen James and David Thomas, authors of the book Yup. Nope. Maybe.", share some valuable insights about communicating with men.

8/21/2007 - Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?
Stephen James and David Thomas, Christian counselors and authors of the book Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?, talk frankly to men about understanding and communicating better with their wives.

8/22/2007 - November's Kiss - Series: Something About Us
Love can have its ups and downs. That's what Christian singer and songwriter, Michael O'Brien, and his wife, Heidi, found out after they got married just a few short months after they met. Today on the broadcast, hear more about their courtship and the challenges they faced after getting married.

8/23/2007 - Walking in the Dark - Series: Something About Us
Today on the broadcast, Christian recording artist Michael O'Brien and his wife, Heidi, talk openly with Dennis Rainey about the problems that challenged and often hurt their marriage. Hear what finally began to turn their marriage around.

8/24/2007 - My One and Only Love - Series: Something About Us
Anger wears many disguises. On today's broadcast, Christian recording artist Michael O'Brien, the former lead singer of NewSong, and his wife, Heidi, talk about the issues that once threatened to overtake their marriage. Tune in to find out how they found healing and renewed happiness in their 15-year marriage and how their restoration is bringing new inspiration to his music.

8/27/2007 - Falling Into Darkness - Series: The Dark Hole of Depression
Join us for the broadcast today when Tommy Nelson, the pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, along with his wife, Teresa, talks about his recent bout with clinical depression that left him feeling numb and confused.

8/28/2007 - Walking Through the Valley - Series: The Dark Hole of Depression
Is it possible to walk with God yet still get depressed? Today on the broadcast, pastor Tommy Nelson talks with Dennis Rainey about his recent battle with depression. Join us as Tommy recalls the very moment when his depression engulfed him and the anxiety and physical pain that followed. Joining Tommy in the studio is his wife of 30 years, Teresa.

8/29/2007 - The Impact of Depression on a Marriage - Series: The Dark Hole of Depression
How does depression affect a marriage? Find out by joining us for today's broadcast when author and pastor Tommy Nelson and his wife, Teresa, talk about the debilitating depression that challenged Tommy's health and ultimately their marriage.

8/30/2007 - God is Sovereign in All Things - Series: The Problem of Life with God
Does your life feel as if it's spinning out of control? Today on the broadcast, author and pastor Tommy Nelson searches the book of Ecclesiastes to learn more about God's hand in the affairs of men.

8/31/2007 - Friday - The Problem of Justice
Could it be that the suffering you're experiencing today is really benefiting you in the long run? On the broadcast today, popular author and speaker Tommy Nelson, pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, opens the book of Ecclesiastes to find out more about God's sovereignty and justice.

SEPTEMBER 2007

9/3/2007 - Monday - Conforming to His Image - Series: Your Sacred Marriage
What if God designed marriage to make us holy rather than happy? You'll want to join us today when Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, tells how God uses marriage to conform us to His image.

9/4/2007 - Tuesday - The School of Love - Series: Your Sacred Marriage
Have you ever thought of your marriage as the "School of Love"? Well, it is, and author Gary Thomas will tell you how you can improve your grade point today on the broadcast.

9/5/2007 - Wednesday - R-E-S-P-E-C-T - Series: Your Sacred Marriage
Respect--we're often concerned about getting it, but do we know how to give it? Today on the broadcast, author Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, tells why and how you should respect your spouse.

9/6/2007 - Thursday - Emotional Affairs - Series: Your Sacred Marriage
Just as iron sharpens irons, our daily marital struggles sharpen us. On today's broadcast, author Gary Thomas talks about the emotional affair that threatened to destroy his marriage until God's truth redirected his course.

9/7/2007 - Friday - A Sacred History - Series: Your Sacred Marriage
Do you think of your marriage as having a sacred history? Today on the broadcast, Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, calls couples to persevere in their marriage if they want to experience the sweetness of commitment.

Series: Seven Conflicts of Marriage

9/10/2007 - Security, a Source of Conflict
How do you approach conflict? Join us for today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey, a husband now for some 25 plus years, talks with authors Tim and Joy Downs about the source of marital conflicts. Don't miss it!

9/11/2007 - Loyalty, a Source of Conflict
Husbands and wives value different things. These differences often cause conflicts in marriage. On today's broadcast, communication experts Tim and Joy Downs, authors of The Seven Conflicts, talk with Dennis Rainey about the virtue of loyalty and its influence on conflict in marriage.

9/12/2007 - Responsibility, a Source of Conflict
How does responsibility contribute to marital conflict? Find out by joining us for today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey talks with long-time Campus Crusade staff members and authors, Tim and Joy Downs, about the role of responsibility in conflict.

9/13/2007 - Caring, a Source of Conflict
Disagreements. We all have them, but it's how we handle them that counts. Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey swaps ideas about resolving marital conflict with Tim and Joy Downs, authors of the book The Seven Conflicts.

9/14/2007 - Openness, a Source of Conflict
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What about your spouse? On today's broadcast, popular author and speaker Dennis Rainey talks with communicators Tim and Joy Downs about the part personality differences play in marital conflicts.

Series: What Every Husband and Wife Needs to Know

9/17/2007 - Why Marital Roles are Important
Are roles in marriage really necessary? Today on the broadcast, Dr. Robert Lewis, pastor-at-large of Fellowship Bible Church and author of the best-seller Rocking the Roles, lists the various symptoms that result when marital roles are non-existent or poorly defined.

9/18/2007 - The Best Practices of Headship
On the broadcast today, Dr. Robert Lewis, founder and pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, encourages men to boldly lead their families. Find out the three best things a man can do to fill the leadership role at home.

Series: Run With the Bulls Without Getting Trampled

9/19/2007 - Equipping Your Kids to Succeed in the Marketplace
Today on the broadcast, Dr. Tim Irwin, a Managing Partner of IrwinInc - Psychologists to Business and author of the book Run With the Bulls Without Getting Trampled, talks with Dennis Rainey about training our sons and daughters to excel in the workplace.

9/20/2007 - The Benefits of Character
On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Dr. Tim Irwin, a licensed psychologist and author of the book Run With the Bulls Without Getting Trampled, about the three components of a job--commitment, character, and competency. Hear how a lack in character can soon translate into a lack of a job.

9/20/2007 - Seven Critical Factors Your Kids Need to be Successful
What does it mean to be a competent person? Today on the broadcast, author Dr. Tim Irwin, a psychologist and Managing Partner of Irwin Inc, tells Dennis Rainey about seven factors that make a person competent.

OCTOBER 2007

October 1, 2007 - (Day 1 of 1) - Making Friends With Your In-Laws
Guests Include: Susan Yates. Sometimes some of your best friends can come right out of your own family. Consider, for instance, your in-laws. Today on the broadcast, popular author Susan Yates shares some pointers about making friends with your in-laws.

October 2, 2007 - (Day 1 of 4) - In-Laws, Mates, and Money - Five Things You Need to Know About Your New In-Laws
Guests Include: Tommy Nelson. The engagement is finally here, and plans for the wedding are well underway, but there's one thing you're still uncertain about. How do you relate to your fiancé's parents after you're married? On today's broadcast, well-loved pastor and author Tommy Nelson shares five things every man and woman needs to remember about relating to in-laws.

October 3, 2007 - (Day 2 of 4) - Welcoming Your New Son or Daughter In-Law
Guests Include: Tommy Nelson. The wedding vows have been said, and now you're welcoming a new son or daughter-in-law into the family. Do you know how to relate to them now? Today on the broadcast, author Tommy Nelson gives in-laws seven tips to remember for relating and respecting their son's and daughter's new union.

October 4, 2007 - (Day 3 of 4) - Money and Your Mate, Part 1 10/4/2007 (Day 3 of 4)
Guests Include: Tommy Nelson. Should you handle your money any differently now that you're married? On the broadcast today, Tommy Nelson, pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, gives couples advice about handling money after marriage.

October 5, 2007 - (Day 4 of 4) - Money and Your Mate, Part 2 10/5/2007 (Day 4 of 4)
Guests Include: Tommy Nelson. Today on the broadcast, pastor Tommy Nelson continues talking about money management within marriage.

The Honeymoon of Your Dreams

October 8, 2007 - (Day 1 of 2) - The Honeymoon: Just Another Vacation or the Start of a Beautiful Marriage?
Guests Include: Dr. Walt Larimore. Dennis Rainey talks to America's best-known family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, about preparing for your honeymoon. Dr. Larimore, author of the book The Honeymoon of Your Dreams, talks about the different expectations men and women have for their honeymoon and how men and women should take special care to plan their special week.

October 9, 2007 - (Day 2 of 2) - Planning a Honeymoon Filled With Intention
Guests Include: Dr. Walt Larimore. Some have said the average bride spends 2,400 hours planning the wedding. Comparatively, very few couples spend much time at all planning their honeymoon. Today on the broadcast, Dr. Walt Larimore, author of the book The Honeymoon of Your Dreams, talks with Dennis Rainey about why couples should carefully plan and prepare for their honeymoon.

October 10, 2007 - (Day 1 of 2) - Internet Safety--Logged On and Tuned Out - What Are My Kids Doing Online?
Guests Include: Vicki Courtney & Aaron Kenny. On today's broadcast, Vicki Courtney, a mother of three and author of the book Logged On and Tuned Out, joins Aaron Kenny, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of SafeBrowse, and Dennis Rainey to talk about which sites are most popular with today's youth. Join us to hear Vicki's rules for using the internet safely.

October 11, 2007 - (Day 2 of 2) - Understanding Social Networking Sites
Guests Include: Vicki Courtney, Aaron Kenny. In the 50's, the soda shop might have been the place to go to see and be seen, but today kids prefer to do their socializing online. On the broadcast today, Dennis Rainey talks to author Vicki Courtney and SafeBrowse co-founder Aaron Kenney to find out what parents need to know about teenagers' favorite online hangouts.

October 12, 2007 - (Day 1 of 1) - Bullies and Protectors
Guests Include: Paul Coughlin. Did you ever get into a fight? Today on the broadcast, former "Christian nice guy" Paul Coughlin, author of the book No More Jellyfish, Chickens, or Wimps, talks to Dennis Rainey about raising assertive kids.

October 15, 2007 - (Day 1 of 2) - For Parents Only - The Quest for Freedom
Guests Include: Shaunti Feldhahn & Lisa Rice. Do you know what makes your teen tick? Find out on today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice, authors of For Parents Only, a revealing new parenting book that tells what's on the minds and hearts of teens today. Today, Shaunti and Lisa reveal the number one thing teens say they really want the most.

October 16, 2007 - (Day 2 of 2) - For Parents Only - I Am Not You
Guests Include: Shaunti Feldhahn & Lisa Rice. Dennis Rainey talks with best-selling authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice about their book, For Parents Only. Filled with profound and statistically solid survey results garnered from more than 1,200 teens nationwide, For Parents Only unravels the mysteries behind children's misunderstood behavior.

October 17, 2007 - (Day 1 of 1) - Building and Protecting Your Marriage and Family
Guests Include: Mark Driscoll. Join us for today's broadcast when author Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, shares a moving message about strengthening your marriage and family.

October 18, 2007 - (Day 1 of 2) - Parenting With Kingdom Purpose - Clarifying the Target
Guests Include: Ken Hemphill. How are you molding your children spiritually? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Ken Hemphill, former President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and National Strategist (for Empowering Kingdom Growth) of the Southern Baptist Convention, about raising children who are spiritually grounded. Find out what the real key is to raising godly children on today's broadcast.

October 19, 2007 - (Day 2 of 2) - Characteristics of Kingdom Parents 10/19/2007
Guests Include: Ken Hemphill. Are you helping your children have a kingdom mindset? On today's broadcast, Ken Hemphill, author of the book Parenting With Kingdom Purpose, points out the characteristics that set some parents apart as teachers of godliness.

October 22, 2007 - (Day 1 of 3) - Cracking the Communication Code - Understanding the Connection Between Love and Respect
Guests Include: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. The Scriptures command husbands to love their wives and for wives to respect their husbands. Today on the broadcast, hear how these two commands are directly related to each other when Dennis Rainey talks with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, the founder of Love and Respect Ministries and author of the book

October 23, 2007 - (Day 2 of 3) - Cracking the Communication Code - Communication Principles to Live By
Guests Include: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Why do men and women so often misunderstand one another? On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with best-selling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs about communicating with the opposite sex.

October 24, 2007 - (Day 3 of 3) - Cracking the Communication Code - The Jesus Way of Talking
Guests Include: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Did you ever wish you had a decoder ring to understand what your spouse was saying? Well then, you're not alone. Today on the broadcast, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of the book Love and Respect, explains to Dennis Rainey how a wife's pink hearing aids and a man's blue hearing aids often skew what is really being said. Find out how to communicate love to others the way Jesus did by tuning into today's broadcast.

October 25, 2007 - (Day 1 of 2) - Bella: A Beautiful Movie - The Making of Bella
Guests Include: Leo Severino & Eduardo Verastegui. Lights, Sound, ACTION! Today on the broadcast, learn about the making of the award-winning movie, Bella, a true love story about how a day in New York City changed three people forever. Here to talk about the film is Bella's producer, Leo Severino, and Latin star Eduardo Verastegui.

October 26, 2007 - (Day 2 of 2) - Bella: A Beautiful Movie - Turning From the World, Turning to Christ

Guests Include: Leo Severino & Eduardo Verastegui. On today's broadcast, Eduardo Verastegui, star of the award-winning film, Bella, and former singer for the Mexican musical group, Kairo, shares how he left his life of partying and pleasure seeking after finding real fulfillment in a relationship with Christ.

NOVEMBER 2007

November 6, 2007 - Hymns for a Childs Heart, Part 1
The great hymns of our faith bring inspiration, joy, and sometimes comfort to our lives. Joni Eareckson Tada, founder and president of Joni and Friends, along with singer Bobbie Wolgemuth, tell about the circumstances that birthed some of our most classic hymns.

November 7, 2007 - Hymns for a Childs Heart, Part 2
The great hymns we sing lift our soul and teach us about our Lord. Joni and Friends founder, Joni Eareckson Tada, and singer Bobbie Wolgemuth, tell parents why it's important for children to learn the classic Christian hymns.

November 8, 2007 - A Meeting With the Master
Are you experiencing the adventure of walking with God? Join Dennis Rainey as he talks with author Lysa TerKeurst, author of the book What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, as she tells about her profound encounter with the Lord and the big step of faith she and her husband took after hearing His voice.

November 9, 2007 - Experiencing God in Extraordinary Ways
Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, rejoices with Dennis Rainey when she recalls what God has done in the life of her family and church when God's command to "love thy neighbor" is taken seriously.

November 10, 2007 - What Happens When Women Say Yes to God
Web only bonus audio for the What Happens When Women Say Yes to God series.

November 12, 2007 - Defending the Fatherless Through the Call of Adoption
John Fuller, Vice President of Broadcasting with Focus on the Family, talks with Dennis Rainey about the adoption of his youngest son, Zane. Hear him tell about the God-sized moments forever etched in his memory.

November 13, 2007 - Facing Infertility Together
Infertility can shake a marriage to its core. Pastor Michael Easley, president of Moody Bible Institute, and his wife tell how they faced this challenge and learned to rely upon God in a new way.

November 14, 2007 - Counting the Cost of Adoption
The idea of adoption often gets romanticized and can become a fairy tale to those who desire to bring a child into their home. Michael Easley, president of Moody Bible Institute and a father to three adopted children, tells Dennis Rainey about some of the realities of adoption.

November 15, 2007 - A Biblical Mandate
Rick Warren, pastor of the widely acclaimed Saddleback Church in Southern California, tells Dennis Rainey why the Body of Christ should be concerned about the plight of the orphan.

November 16, 2007 - Practical Care for the Orphan
Pastor Rick Warren, author of the best seller, The Purpose Driven Life, explains how he and his wife, Kaye, were called to speak up for orphans in Africa.

11/19/2007 (Day 1 of 3) For a Time We Cannot See - Becoming Heavenly Minded - Guests Include: Crawford Loritts
Description: Are you living for today, or are you living for eternity? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks to well-loved author and pastor Crawford Loritts about living with eternity in mind. Join us to hear Crawford talk about the unusual Kingdom assignment he gave to his congregation.

11/20/2007 (Day 2 of 3) Focusing on Eternity - Guests Include: Crawford Loritts
Description: A heavenly destiny waits for all of those who put their trust in Jesus Christ. On the broadcast today, author and pastor Crawford Loritts talks with Dennis Rainey about living intentionally for God.

11/21/2007 (Day 3 of 3) Making the Most of the Dash - Guests Include: Crawford Loritts
Description: What are you doing today to impact others for eternity? Today on the broadcast, pastor Crawford Loritts, author of the book For a Time We Cannot See, encourages men and women of God not to live by reaction, but to live with intention, realizing that we're only here on earth for a short period of time, and we must make the most of our days.

11/22/2007 (Day 1 of 2) I Ain't Comin' Back - Overcoming Distrust in the Delta - Guests Include: Dolphus Weary
Description: Growing up in racially segregated Mississippi in the 1950's, he had plenty of reasons to be angry at the oppression he felt all around him. On today's broadcast, hear Dolphus Weary, author of I Ain't Comin' Back, tell how he overcame poverty and prejudice to become executive director of Mission Mississippi - the leading resource for Christian reconciliation and racial healing in Mississippi.

11/23/2007 (Day 2 of 2) Racing Toward Reconciliation - Guests Include: Dolphus Weary
Description: Mississippi has come to be known through the years as a state rife with racial tension. But could God slowly be changing all of that? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with author Dolphus Weary, the executive director of Mission Mississippi - a ministry dedicated to reconciling the races in Mississippi and around the world.

11/26/2007 (Day 1 of 2) Getting Acquainted With the Bible - Lord, Teach Me to Study - Guests Include: Michael Easley, Kay Arthur
Description: Why should we study the Bible? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Moody Bible Institute President Michael Easley and Precept founder Kay Arthur about building your faith through basic bible study methods. Find out how Logos Bible software can help you understand the Word of God.

11/27/2007 (Day 2 of 2) Going Deep - Guests Include: Michael Easley, Kay Arthur
Description: Are you swimming in the Word of God or barely getting your feet wet? On today's broadcast, Michael Easley, president of Moody Bible Institute, and best-selling author and speaker Kay Arthur, founder of Precept Ministries, join Dennis Rainey to talk about diving head first into the unfathomable Word of God.

11/28/2007 (Day 1 of 1) My Testimony: Michael Easley - Guests Include: Michael Easley
Description: Today on the broadcast, hear the compelling story of how God's power overcame a man and how God is now using Michael Easley in ministry.

11/29/2007 (Day 1 of 1) His Kids Radio Network - Guests Include: Dodd Morris, Terre Ritchie, Dave Carl, Eric Baesel
Description: Wouldn't it be nice if there was a radio network just for children? Well, now there is! Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Dodd Morris, the director and on-air host of His Kids Radio Network, about the earlier launch of His Kids Radio and the new Wi-Fi Family Radio that allows children to listen to popular children's programming at the touch of a button. Joining Dodd are David Carl and Eric Baesel, Creative Director and Associate Producer of Paws & Tales and Terre Ritchie, Executive Director of CBH Ministries.

11/30/2007 (Day 1 of 1) Miss PattyCake's Christmas - Guests Include: Jean Thomason
Description: What does God really want from us? Join us for today's broadcast when Jean Thomason, also known as Miss PattyCake, shares how her new video, "Miss PattyCake's Christmas," is teaching a valuable spiritual lesson to children. Don't miss Miss PattyCake singing one of her favorite Christmas songs.

DECEMBER 2007

12/3/2007 (Day 1 of 5) Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas - Before You Wish for an Old-Fashioned Christmas - Guests Include: Ace Collins
Description: Today on the broadcast, award-winning author Ace Collins contrasts the Christmas celebration we know today with the Christmases of years past.

12/4/2007 (Day 2 of 5) Decking the Halls - Guests Include: Ace Collins
Description: On the broadcast today, Ace Collins, author of Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, tells how Christians throughout the ages celebrated the birth of Christ and honored the Prince of Peace through their decorations.

12/5/2007 (Day 3 of 5) Christmas Carols - Testaments to Love - Guests Include: Ace Collins
Description: Today on the broadcast, award-winning author Ace Collins tells the surprising story behind the classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".

12/6/2007 (Day 4 of 5) Sing a Song of Christmas - Guests Include: Ace Collins
Description: On today's broadcast, Ace Collins, author of the book Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, reveals the whole truth behind the famous Christmas carols "Jingle Bells", "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen".

12/7/2007 (Day 5 of 5) An Angel's Song - Guests Include: Ace Collins
Description: Could one of our popular carols have been written by an angel? It's possible, as award-winning author Ace Collins, author of the book Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, explains on today's broadcast.

12/10/2007 (Day 1 of 2) 101 Ways to Have a Christian Christmas - Celebrating the Christ in Christmas - Guests Include: Brenda Verner
Description: Christmas is certainly one of the most popular holidays here in the United States. It is also a holiday that is uniquely Christian. Today on the bradcast, Verner Communication President Brenda Verner, a nationally known media analyst, offers listeners some practical tips for keeping the focus on Christ this Christmas.

12/11/2007 (Day 2 of 2) Christmas Ideas that Celebrate Christ - Guests Include: Brenda Verner
Description: Looking for ways to celebrate Christ this Christmas? Then join us for today's broadcast when Brenda Verner, media analyst and author of the book 101 Ways to Have a Christian Christmas, shares some practical ways to keep your family focused on the true meaning of Christmas.

12/12/2007 (Day 1 of 1) Mothers of Teens - Guests Include: Jana Morrison
Description: Are you finding the teen years to be a challenge? If so, then join the crowd! Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with a mother of three, Jana Morrison, who encourages moms to keep their focus and build into the lives of their teens.

12/13/2007 (Day 1 of 2) Winning the Drug War at Home - It's Only Marijuana - Guests Include: Kathy Pride, Melody Carlson
Description: On the broadcast today, authors Melody Carlson and Kathy Pride share the emotional stories of their son's battle with drugs. NOTE: Melody Carlson's book Lost Boys is out of print and not available from FamilyLife.

12/14/2007 (Day 2 of 2) Making the Turn - Guests Include: Kathy Pride, Melody Carlson
Description: Today on the broadcast, popular fiction author Melody Carlson joins writer and parent educator Kathy Pride to talk about the difficult journey their families have faced as their sons have struggled to beat their drug addiction. NOTE: Melody Carlson's book Lost Boys is out of print and not available from FamilyLife

12/17/2007 Monday - FamilyLife in Canada - Series: Reaching the Screen Generation
How do we reach the "screen generation"? Today on the broadcast, Dave Currie, television host and president of FamilyLife Canada, sits down with Dennis and Bob to discuss strategies to reach the screen generation. With fresh creativity, FamilyLife Canada is reaching thousands of young married couples who would never darken the door of a church - but who might just turn on their televisions.

12/18/2007 - Tuesday - Marriage Uncensored - Series: Reaching the Screen Generation
Television and new media isn't always an enemy of marriage. On today's broadcast, Dave Currie of FamilyLife Canada shows Dennis Rainey how bold media approaches, coupled with innovative mentoring technologies, can be used to reach a new generation of young married couples who are facing the same old problems - selfishness, communication failures, spiritual apathy, and misunderstanding of roles. FamilyLife Canada is teaching God's blueprint for marriage in a whole new fashion - and folks are watching!

12/19/2007 - Wednesday - From Success to Significance - Series: Unlimited Partnerships
What is your purpose in life? Today on the broadcast, Bill Wellons, a pastor and Director of Church Planting and Consulting for Fellowship Associates, joins real estate developer Lloyd Reeb and Dennis Rainey to talk about using your time and talents to reach a lost and questioning world.

12/20/2007 - Thursday - Starting the Journey - Series: Unlimited Partnerships
Do you desire to do more now that your kids are grown? On the broadcast today, Dennis Rainey talks with authors Bill Wellons, a founding pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, and Lloyd Reeb, a real estate developer, about stepping out in faith and using your giftedness to bless and encourage others.

12/21/2007 - Friday - Giving Yourself Away - Series: Unlimited Partnerships
Do you have an inner longing to impact your world? Today on the broadcast, Bill Wellons and Lloyd Reeb, authors of the book Unlimited Partnerships, share what others have done to live above the norm and see lives impacted for Christ.

12/24/2007 - Monday "For better or for worse ...." A Survivor's Love Story - Series: Best of 2007
Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with best-selling author and pastor Rick Warren and his wife, Kay. Rick and Kay reminisce about their quick engagement and early years of marriage, which offered its share of challenges. Hear how they clung to each other and to God as Kay battled with breast cancer.

12/25/2007 - Tuesday Mighty Christmas! Christ's Birth: A Story of Promise - Series: Best of 2007
Today, hear the Christmas story as written in the gospels of Luke presented in a compelling, dramatic audio theater format by some of your favorite actors and actresses, including Michael York and Kimberly Williams Paisley.

12/26/2007 - Wednesday - Helping Husband Step Up to Manhood - Series: Best of 2007
On the broadcast today, Barbara Rainey, beloved wife of "FamilyLife Today" host Dennis Rainey and a popular author and speaker, talks frankly to women about the five things that hinder manly development.

JANUARY 2008

1/11/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Married But Not Engaged - Creating a Healing Environment
How can you make your home a place of rest and healing? Find out by tuning into today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey talks with Paul and Sandy Coughlin, authors of the book Married But Not Engaged, as they share how they stopped "peace faking" and turned it into real "peace making." Guests Include: Paul & Sandy Coughlin

1/15/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Sacred Influence - Appreciating Your Husband
What a Man Needs From His Wife 1/14/2008 (Day 1 of 2)Today on the broadcast, best-selling author Gary Thomas tells women what they must know to be their husband's most powerful influencer. Guests Include: Gary Thomas

1/16/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - Living in the Midst of Success
Just like other kids, Tony learned a lot from his father when he was growing up. On the broadcast today, Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, tells Dennis Rainey about the lessons he learned from his dad about anger and other life issues.
Guests Include: Tony Dungy

1/17/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - Dealing With Pain
Just like other kids, Tony learned a lot from his father when he was growing up. On the broadcast today, Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, tells Dennis Rainey about the lessons he learned from his dad about anger and other life issues.
Guests Include: Tony Dungy

1/18/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - Quiet Strength
In the midst of incredible success as the Indianapolis Colts head coach, Tony Dungy experienced heart-wrenching loss when his teenage son, James, committed suicide. Today on the broadcast, hear how the family survived the loss and what he leans on to see him through.

1/21/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - Understanding Anger
What should you do about your teen's anger? On today's broadcast, Lou Priolo, director of the Center for Biblical Counseling at Eastwood Presbyterian Church, helps parents understand and deal with their teens' anger. Guests Include: Lou Priolo

1/22/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - A Game Plan for Training Teens
Does your teen's unexpected anger catch you off guard? If so, you're not alone. Join us for today's broadcast when biblical counselor and author, Lou Priolo, gives sound advice for training your teen to handle his or her anger appropriately. Guests Include: Lou Priolo

1/23/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - The Christian Husband: Loving Your Wife, Part 1
What are the qualifications of a Christian husband? Today on the broadcast, hear "FamilyLife Today" co-host and author, Bob Lepine, help men with the tough task of being a servant, a leader, and a lover. Guests Include: Bob Lepine

1/24/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - The Christian Husband: Loving Your Wife, Part 2
What does it mean to be a husband in our culture today? Join us for today's broadcast when "FamilyLife Today" co-host Bob Lepine explains what it means for a man to be a lover and protector of his wife and family. Guests Include: Bob Lepine

1/25/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - The Christian Husband: Loving Your Wife, Part 3
Do you treat your husband as the king of your home, or more like the court jester? On today's broadcast, Bob Lepine, author of The Christian Husband, explains what happens when men take their rightful place as prophets and kings of their homes. Guests Include: Bob Lepine

1/28/2008 (Day 1 of 10) - Seasons of Marriage
If there was a way to switch places with your spouse for one day - to feel what they feel, to see the world the way they do, would you do it? Find out what happens when one couple did this, today on the broadcast. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

1/29/2008 (Day 2 of 10) - Seasons of Marriage
Seasons change, and so do marriages. Today on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the challenges and opportunities each season of marriage affords. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

1/30/2008 (Day 3 of 10) - How to Speak Romance to Your Wife, Part 1
Why is romance so important to a woman? Find out by joining Dennis and Barbara Rainey for today's broadcast. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

1/31/2008 (Day 4 of 10) - How to Speak Romance to Your Wife, Part 2
Are men and women really that different when it comes to romance? You bet they are! Dennis Rainey explains today on the broadcast. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

FEBRUARY 2008

2/1/2008 (Day 5 of 10) - Ways to Love Your Lover
Love can be expressed in many ways. Join us for today's broadcast when Dennis and Barbara Rainey give timeless ideas for loving your lover. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

2/4/2008 (Day 6 of 10) - Angela's Story
It's not always easy for husbands to understand their wives and vice versa. But what if they could switch genders for awhile? Wouldn't that help? Find out what happened when one couple swapped places with a little help from a special elixir on today's broadcast. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

2/5/2008 (Day 7 of 10) - Seeing Romance Through the Eyes of Your Spouse
Do men value romance as much as a women? Find out on today's broadcast.

2/6/2008 (Day 8 of 10) - Different by Design
When it comes to romance, men and women can be as different as night and day.
Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

2/7/2008 (Day 9 of 10) - Affirming a Man
Affirming words to a man are like water to a garden. Without it he shrivels and dies. Today on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk to wives about affirming and encouraging their husbands. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

2/8/2008 (Day 10 of 10) - The Power of a Woman
A wife has the power to give life to her husband through many avenues - encouragement, intimacy, and friendship. Today on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the power of a loving wife. Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

2/11/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - The Cost of Sexual Purity
Join us for today's broadcast when well-known author and speaker, Josh Harris, encourages men to resist the temptations of the flesh so that they may delight even more in the wife of their youth. Guests Include: Josh Harris

2/12/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - The Benefit of Sexual Expression in Marriage
Sex within marriage is God's good plan. Today on the broadcast, author and pastor Josh Harris talks about God's desire to bless sexual pleasure within marriage. Guests Include: Josh Harris

2/13/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - Your Marriage Sacred
Wondering what God thinks about sex? Just open the Bible. Today on the broadcast, Josh Harris, pastor of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and author of the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, talks about God's special purposes for sex and the high cost of sexual immorality. Guests Include: Josh Harris

2/14/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - Knowing the Author of Love
With Valentine's Day upon us, most of us are thinking of the ones we love. Perhaps we should be reflecting instead on the One who loves us - the author of love, the Lord Almighty. Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey explains why it's important to rest in the knowledge of God's love. Find out what benefits we reap daily from his everlasting care and concern. Guests Include: Dennis Rainey

2/15/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Becoming a Living Love Letter to the World
Whether writing one or receiving one, whose heart doesn't thrill over a good love letter? On the broadcast today, popular author and speaker, Dennis Rainey, draws from the Scriptures to show us why we are called to be God's letter of love to the world. Guests Include: Dennis Rainey

2/18/2008 (Day 1 of 5) - Guarding Against Emotional Fantasies
Sexual temptation isn't just a man's battle, is it? All this week on the broadcast, Shannon Ethridge, best-selling author of Every Woman's Battle, talks with Dennis Rainey about facing sexual temptation with wisdom and integrity. Guests Include: Shannon Ethridge

2/19/2008 (Day 2 of 5) - Overcoming Disappointment
Where does a woman's battle with sexual temptation start? According to Shannon Ethridge, our broadcast guest, it often begins in a heart of disappointment. On today's broadcast, find out how to replace disappointment with contentment. Guests Include: Shannon Ethridge

2/20/2008 (Day 3 of 5) - Guarding Your Heart
Today on the broadcast, Shannon Ethridge, a wife, mother and author of the book Every Woman's Battle, tells women that their greatest defense against sexual temptation is a good offense--specifically, a guarded heart. Guests Include: Shannon Ethridge

2/21/2008 (Day 4 of 5) - Inspiring a Great Love
On today's broadcast, author Shannon Ethridge tells wives that they should "inspire, not require, intimacy" if they want their husbands to be their best friends. Guests Include: Shannon Ethridge

2/22/2008 (Day 5 of 5) - Healing From Battle Wounds
Are private wounds keeping you from intimacy with your husband? Today on the broadcast, author and wife Shannon Ethridge tells Dennis Rainey how women can find healing for the sexual scars of their past. Guests Include: Shannon Ethridge

MARCH 2008

3/27/2008 (Day 3 of 4) - Equipping Your Sons for Battle
Would your son know what do to if he was propositioned by a member of the opposite sex? What about a member of the same sex? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey, author of numerous books including Parenting Today's Adolescent and Interviewing Your Daughter's Date, speaks frankly to parents about equipping sons to handle aggressive girls.

3/28/2008 (Day 4 of 4) - Understanding Aggressive Girls - Properly Protecting the Next Generation
What should a young man do with his desire? Find out today on the broadcast when Dennis Rainey explains how parents can help their son flee from youthful lusts and embrace righteousness instead.

3/31/2008 (Day 1 of 4) Rock-a-Bye Baby
Are you having trouble getting your baby to sleep? If so, you won't want to miss today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey learns how to coax a baby to sleep through the night from experienced moms and pediatric nurses, Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker. Also joining them in the studio is expectant mom Sabrina Beasley. Guests Include: Laura Hunter, Jennifer Walker

APRIL 2008

4/1/2008 (Day 2 of 4) - Baby Doesn't Feel Well? What Should I Do?
No matter how hard you try to protect your child from germs, your baby is eventually going to get sick. Do you know what to do? Pediatric on-call nurses Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker, authors of the book Moms on Call, answer some of your most common concerns about caring for a sick infant. Joining the discussion is FamilyLife staff writer and expectant mom Sabrina Beasley. Guests Include: Laura Hunter, Jennifer Walker, Sabrina Beasley

4/2/2008 (Day 3 of 4) - Who Sets Baby's Schedule?
When should baby sleep? When should he eat? Pediatric nurses Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker talk about a baby's schedule to father of six and grandfather of 12, Dennis Rainey. Also joining them in the studio is expectant mom Sabrina Beasley. Guests Include: Laura Hunter, Jennifer Walker, Sabrina Beasley

4/3/2008 (Day 4 of 4) - More Questions for Moms on Call
Getting ready to have a baby? Pediatric nurses Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker, authors of the book Moms on Call, share some basic baby care with "FamilyLife Today" host Dennis Rainey and expectant mom Sabrina Beasley. Guests Include: Laura Hunter, Jennifer Walker, Sabrina Beasley

4/4/2008 - The Raineys' Answer Your Questions About Parenting
Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer your questions about parenting.
Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

4/7/2008 (Day 1 of 5)Thoughts and Feelings About the Empty Nest
You've longed for the day when the house would be peaceful again and the kids would finally be grown and on their own. But now that it's here, all you can do is mourn your loss. Authors Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates remember the day when their youngest chicks flew the family coop and suddenly propelled them into the new stage of life called the empty nest. Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Susan Yates

4/8/2008 (Day 2 of 5) - What Do I Do With My Loneliness?
Author Barbara Rainey, a mother of six adult children, and Susan Yates, an author and mother of five adult children, share their personal experiences about entering the empty nest. Hear them talk about the loneliness they felt as they tried to adjust to this new chapter in their lives. Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Susan Yates

4/9/2008 (Day 3 of 5) - What Do I Do With My Disappointment?
As you look back on your parenting, do you often feel a twinge of regret? Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates, authors of the book Barbara and Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest. talk about what to do when the high expectations you have for your kids don't materialize. Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Susan Yates

4/10/2008 (Day 4 of 5) - How Do I Relate to My Husband?
Marriages, like tides, ebb and flow. Authors Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates give some practical advice for reconnecting with your husband during the empty nest. Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Susan Yates

4/11/2008 (Day 5 of 5) - Relating to Your Adult Kids
When the kids leave home you become a new kind of parent. Best-selling authors Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates discuss the challenges and benefits of relating in a new way to your adult sons and daughters. Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Susan Yates

4/14/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - The Power of Honor
Pastor John Guest, Women's Ministry Director Susan LeCornu, and Women's Leadership Council member Vickie Case, all members of Christ Church at Grove Farm, talk about what they've witnessed in their personal lives and in their congregation when mothers and fathers are honored by their children. Guests Include: John Guest, Susan LeCornu, Vickie Case

4/15/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Tributes at Church - Blessing Our Parents With Honor
Many parents wait a lifetime to hear a "thank you" from their children. Dennis Rainey talks with pastor John Guest, Susan LeCornu and Vickie Case, all members of Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA, about the scriptural command to honor one's parents. Find out what happened at Christ Church when parishioners took this exhortation to heart. Guests Include: John Guest, Susan LeCornu, Vickie Case.

4/16/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - Turning From Lies to the Truth
Are you sure that everything you believe is true? Popular author Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the radio program "Revive Our Hearts", teams up with Pure Freedom Founder and author Dannah Gresh to expose some of the lies that keep young women living in bondage to the world. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Dannah Gresh.

4/17/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - Celebrating Inner Beauty
Why do young women often consider themselves less attractive than they really are? Dennis Rainey talks with Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Dannah Gresh, authors of the book Lies Young Women Believe, about the lies young women believe about personal beauty. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Dannah Gresh.

4/18/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - “I Need a Boyfriend” and Other Lies
Have you ever known someone who couldn't function without a boyfriend? Pure Freedom founder Dannah Gresh and "Revive Our Hearts" host Nancy Leigh DeMoss, co-authors of the book, Lies Young Women Believe, talk with Dennis Rainey about some of the most common lies young women believe about love and relationships. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Dannah Gresh

4/21/2008 (Day 1 of 5) - What It Means to be a Woman
Defining a woman's role isn't as easy today as it was 30 years ago. Dennis Rainey and his wife, Barbara, talk with noted author and pastor Dr. Robert Lewis about what it means to be a woman in a changing and often confusing culture. Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey.

4/22/2008 (Day 2 of 5) - Core Issues of Womanhood
Can a woman really "have it all"? Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk frankly with Dr. Robert Lewis, leader of FamilyLife's Church Initiative and author of the book The New Eve, about the core issues affecting women negatively today. Find out how many women are answering the question, "How can I be most powerful?" Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey

4/23/2008 (Day 3 of 5) - Understanding Your Kingdom Assignment
What are women really designed to do and be? Author and pastor Dr. Robert Lewis talks with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about a woman's core callings. Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey

4/24/2008 (Day 4 of 5) - Understanding Biblical Femininity
What does God want for women? Dr. Robert Lewis, best-selling author of several books including The New Eve, talks with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about five bold moves every woman can take to fulfill her destiny. Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey

4/25/2008 (Day 5 of 5) - Using Wisdom With a Man
How can a woman best connect to a man? Family experts Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk with pastor and Men's Fraternity founder, Dr. Robert Lewis, about connecting to a man. Don't miss Robert sharing the ten mistakes women most often make relating to the opposite sex. Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey

4/28/2008 - Monday With Lou Priolo - The Problem With People Pleasing
Are you driven by the need for people to always like you? Today on the broadcast, Lou Priolo, director of the Center for Biblical Counseling at Eastwood Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Alabama, explains to Dennis Rainey why being a people pleaser can become a real problem when our desire to please others overrules our desire to please God. Series: Pleasing People

4/29/2008 - Tuesday With Lou Priolo - God’s Solution to People Pleasing
Can wanting to please your husband, mother or friends be a sin? Find out by joining us for today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey talks with Biblical counselor Lou Priolo, author of the book Pleasing People. Lou explains that loving people in a biblical way often means giving them what they need, not necessarily what they want. Series: Pleasing People

4/30/2008 - Wednesday With Lou Priolo - Are You a People Pleaser?
Are you constantly worried about what others think of you? Today on the broadcast, Lou Priolo, a Christian counselor and instructor at the Birmingham Theological Seminary, tells Dennis Rainey why we need to be more concerned about pleasing God rather than pleasing people. Lou furthers shares how changing our focus from “what will they think of me” to “how can I minister to them” will change our attitude and our life. Series: Pleasing People

MAY 2008

Series: Surprise Child

5/1/2008 - Thursday With Leslie Leyland Fields - A Baby on the Way--Surprise, Surprise!
Three million women in the United States will be surprised with an unplanned pregnancy this year. Author Leslie Leyland Fields, a mother of six, talks candidly with Dennis Rainey about her experience of coping with an unplanned pregnancy not once, but twice, many years after she thought her family was complete and the diapers had been put away for good.

5/2/2008 - Friday With Leslie Leyland Fields - Facing Pregnancy...Again
An unplanned pregnancy can come as a shock. Dennis Rainey talks with Leslie Leyland Fields, author of Surprise Child, about the feelings and concerns women have when they find themselves unexpectedly pregnant. Hear Leslie, a mother of six, share how the shock of becoming pregnant herself at 43, and again at 45, eventually gave way to joy.

5/5/2008 - Monday With Shaunti Feldhahn - Respecting the Man in Your Life
Best-selling author and newspaper columnist, Shaunti Feldhahn, talks with Dennis Rainey about a man's core need for respect.

5/6/2008 - Tuesday With Shaunti Feldhahn - Desiring His Love
Dennis Rainey talks with Shaunti Feldhahn, author of the book For Women Only, about a man's ongoing need for intimacy with his wife.

5/21/2008 - Big Truths for Little Kids
Are you teaching your children to live for God? Author and speaker Susan Hunt encourages you to use the catechism to teach your children the truths of Scripture. Guests Include: Susan Hunt

5/22/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - Living and Loving Your Role in Marriage, Part 1
Think you already know everything you need to know about submission? Well, think again! Pastor Paul Sheppard, popular speaker for "Enduring Truth", a popular daily radio program, gives men some practical pointers for living out their roles as husbands. Paul also has some great advice for women who seek to biblically submit to the men they married. Guests Include: Paul Sheppard

5/23/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Living and Loving Your Role in Marriage, Part 2
What is a husband's greatest priority? Hear a message from Paul Sheppard, senior pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Menlo Park, CA, on the value of the husband's role in marriage. Guests Include: Paul Sheppard

5/26/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - Celebrating Men of Courage, Part 1
Col. Jim Coy, an associate professor at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics and recipient of the Combat Medical Badge while serving in the Army, highlights some of the men who received the Medal of Honor - the highest and most rarely awarded decoration conferred by the United States. Guests Include: Col. Jim Coy

5/27/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Celebrating Men of Courage, Part 2
Men and women throughout the years have risked their lives for freedom. Today, Col. Jim Coy, now retired from the military, tells Dennis Rainey about some of the heroic deeds performed by recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor. Guests Include: Col. Jim Coy

5/28/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - What Really Matters in Marriage
Do your beliefs about God affect your marriage? Author and pastor Dave Harvey thinks so, and he explains to Dennis Rainey that what we believe about God and what we believe about ourselves--namely that we are sinners saved by grace, is the solid foundation of a happy marriage. Guests Include: Dave Harvey

5/29/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - Love Always Forgives
Dennis Rainey talks with pastor Dave Harvey, author of the book When Sinners Say "I Do", about the reality of conflict in marriage and the gift of forgiveness we can offer our mate when disagreements occur. Guests Include: Dave Harvey

5/30/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Are you a naturally merciful person? Dennis Rainey and author and pastor Dave Harvey talk about the magnitude of God’s mercy toward His people. Find out how husbands and wives can extend this same kind of mercy toward their spouse. Guests Include: Dave Harvey

JUNE 2008

6/2/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - Early Setbacks
Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family, tells Dennis Rainey about the tragedies that marked his childhood and left him longing for stability and peace. Guests Include: Jim Daly

6/3/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - Rising Above Victimhood
What man might intend for evil, God intends for good. Like Joseph, this could be said about the life of Jim Daly. Jim, who is president of Focus on the Family, recalls the death of his mother when he was only nine, and the terrifying events that unfolded after the funeral when he and his siblings realized that their stepfather was abandoning them forever. Find out how they survived. Guests Include: Jim Daly

6/4/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - Finding a New Life in Christ
Dennis Rainey talks with Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family and author of the book Finding Home, about the tragic events that shaped his life and his faith. Join us as Jim tells what finally brought him to Christ and the blessings that eventually followed, including a college scholarship and a godly wife. Guests Include: Jim Daly

6/5/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - The Lord Gives, and the Lord Takes Away
Rick Rigsby, president of Rick Rigsby Communications and chaplain for the Texas Aggies, talks to Dennis Rainey about his late wife's battle with breast cancer and her eventual death. It was through those hard times, Rick says, that he began remembering and cherishing his father's wisdom, including his admonition to him to 'Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.' Guests Include: Rick Rigsby

6/6/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Kind Deeds Are Never Lost
A father's impression on his children lasts a lifetime. Today on the broadcast, Texas A&M chaplain Rick Rigsby, author of the book Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout, tells Dennis Rainey about his father, Roger Marion Rigsby, and the lesson of kindness he learned from him. Today, Rick tells a story that illustrates the kind and generous man his father was. Guests Include: Rick Rigsby

6/9/2008 (Day 1 of 2) - Reaching the World via Christian Fiction
Dennis Rainey talks with Christian author Tim Downs about his latest novel, First the Dead. This is Downs' third thriller to feature forensic entomologist Nick 'Bug Man' Polchak, a quirky hero who suspects that someone is using the Hurricane Katrina disaster to conceal murder in New Orleans. Guests Include: Tim Downs

6/10/2008 (Day 2 of 2) - Tim Downs on Fiction
Tim Downs, author of the book First the Dead, tells Dennis Rainey how God uses creative means, like novels, to reach others for Christ. Guests Include: Tim Downs

6/11/2008 (Day 1 of 3) - Exposing the Truth About Pornography
There's a problem in our midst, and it's destroying our sons. Tom Fortson, president and CEO of Promise Keepers, talks with Dennis Rainey about the widespread problem of pornography. Guests Include: Tom & Toni Fortson

6/12/2008 (Day 2 of 3) - Mentoring the Next Generation
Eliminate the leader--the man from the home, and the family is up for grabs.' Those are the words of Promise Keeper President, Tom Fortson. Tune in to hear Tom share a heartwarming story about his own father's love for him. Guests Include: Tom & Toni Fortson

6/13/2008 (Day 3 of 3) - My Man, My Protector
Dennis Rainey talks with Promise Keeper President Tom Fortson and his wife of more than 36 years, Toni, about a man's responsibility to protect his family spiritually and physically. Guests Include: Tom & Toni Fortson

6/16/2008 (Day 1 of 5) - God's Woman in Today's Culture
Dennis Rainey talks to Nancy Leigh Demoss about the challenges and benefits of being God's woman in today's culture. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

6/17/2008 (Day 2 of 5) - Living God's Design for Your Life
Nancy Leigh DeMoss explains how all women, whether single or married, are called to be nurturers and bearers of life. Hear how moms can teach their daughters how to live out their God-given design. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

6/18/2008 (Day 3 of 5) - Responding to Your Husband
Dennis Rainey talks with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the popular broadcast "Revive Our Hearts," about the woman's role as a responder. Nancy Leigh explains how a woman's responsiveness ties into her wifely role as her husband's helper. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

6/19/2008 (Day 4 of 5) - A Woman After God's Own Heart
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the syndicated broadcast "Revive Our Hearts," looks to 1 Timothy for wisdom on what it means to be a woman after God's own heart. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

6/20/2008 (Day 5 of 5) - Becoming a Woman of Character
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of "Revive Our Hearts", illustrates what it means to be a woman of character. Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Series: Raising Unselfish Children

6/23/2008 - Monday With Jill Rigby - Are You Unselfish?
Are you raising your children to be mirrors or windows? Today on the broadcast, Manners of the Heart founder and author Jill Rigby explains how emphasizing self-esteem over service encourages a child's natural selfishness. Listen in as Jill tells parents how to raise children who think of others instead.

6/24/2008 - Tuesday With Jill Rigby - What Kind of Parent Are You?
Did you know that parents fall into three categories? On today's broadcast, find out which category describes you when guest Jill Rigby, author of Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, explains the differences between deflector parents, depriver parents, and developer parents.

Series: The God Conversation

6/25/2008 - Wednesday With J.P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff - Starting a Dialogue About Matters of Faith
When was the last time you shared your faith? Today on the broadcast, Tim Muehlhoff, an associate professor of communication at Biola University, and J.P. Moreland, a distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola, tell Dennis Rainey about practical ways Christians can engage nonbelievers around spiritual matters.

JULY 2008

Series: A Biblical Approach to Family Planning

7/18/2008 - Friday - Contraception: Understanding the Options With Dr. Bill Cutrer and Dr. Mark Povich
Today on the broadcast, Dr. Bill Cutrer, a former OB-GYN and current professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dr. Mark Povich, a family physician, talk to Dennis Rainey about the many birth control options available to couples today, including those not often considered, like Natural Family Planning.

Series: Redeeming Relationships

7/21/2008 - Monday With Rich Rollins - Conflict as a Natural Part of Life
On today's broadcast, Rich Rollins, the executive pastor at Valley Bible Church in Hercules, CA, talks to Dennis Rainey about the inevitable threat of conflict that every relationship faces. Today, Rich reminds us that conflict is normal and that God uses it as part of our sanctification process.

Series: Redeeming Relationships

7/22/2008 - Tuesday With Rich Rollins - Are You a Shrugger or a Hugger?
How do you respond when someone comes to you with a problem? Today on the broadcast, pastor Rich Rollins, author of the book Redeeming Relationships, tells Dennis Rainey about two ways to deal with conflict - to shrug those conflicts that aren't yours or to "hug" and support someone through a particular situation.

Series: Love and Respect

7/28/2008 - Monday With Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Understanding the Crazy Cycle
If your marriage was a car, would you say one of your tires was flat? Today on the broadcast, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of the book Love and Respect, explains how a couple can get out of the crazy cycle and on their way to a fulfilling marriage.

7/29/2008 - Tuesday With Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Respect--A Man's Greatest Need Part 1
Does your husband feel respected? If he doesn't, your relationship could be heading for trouble. That's according to today's broadcast guest, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of the book Love and Respect.

7/30/2008 - Wednesday With Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Respect--A Man's Greatest Need Part 2
In Ephesians, Paul instructs men to love their wives; likewise, women are called to respect their husbands. On today's broadcast, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, founder of Love and Respect conferences, reveals the secret for cracking the communication code in marriage.

7/31/2008 - Thursday With Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Love--A Woman's Greatest Need
Today on the broadcast, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs challenges men to love their wives like Christ loved the church - continuously, sacrificially, and wholeheartedly.

Series: Redeeming Relationships

7/23/2008 - Wednesday With Rich Rollins - Dealing With Immaturity
Have you ever wished someone would "just grow up"? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with author and pastor Rich Rollins about handling conflicts caused by immaturity.

Series: When Life Is Changed Forever

7/24/2008 - Thursday With Rick and Judy Taylor - When Life Is Changed Forever Part 1
Death visited the Taylor household unexpectedly one morning in the spring of 1979. On the broadcast today, pastor Rick Taylor and his wife, Judy, recall the horrible accident that changed their lives and their family forever.

7/25/2008 - Friday With Rick and Judy Taylor - When Life Is Changed Forever Part 2
What does it mean to grieve the loss of a loved one? Pastor Rick Taylor and his wife, Judy, openly talk about the grief they experienced after the tragic death of their young son.

AUGUST 2008

Series: Love and Respect

8/1/2008 - Friday With Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - The Real Reason to Love and Respect
On today's broadcast, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of the book Love and Respect, reveals the ultimate reason why husbands should love their wives and wives should respect their husbands. Don't miss it!

Series: God Is So Good

8/4/2008 - Monday With John and Donna Bishop - 'Forgetting What Lies Behind"
Imagine if, like a computer, your memory was erased. What would you do? Today on the broadcast, pastor John Bishop, accompanied by his wife Donna, tells the unbelievable story of battling Aseptic Meningitis, which caused him to lose all his memory. Hear what he has faced as he relearned how to walk, talk, read and write all over again.

8/5/2008 - Tuesday With John and Donna Bishop - For Better or For Worse'
John and Donna Bishop had the perfect life, or so it seemed. John was a pastor, and together they ran a Christian camp, along with the help of their three sons. While John's bout of meningitis radically changed the way they lived, it hasn't changed the way they love. Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with John Bishop and his wife, whom he affectionately calls "My Donna", about their life and marriage before and after his illness.

8/6/2008 - Wednesday With John and Donna Bishop - Making New Memories
On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks to a remarkable couple, John and Donna Bishop, about their life together and the ministry they share, God Is So Good Ministries. John, who still faces many physical limitations after a bout of meningitis erased his memory several years ago, along with Donna, talk about the goodness of God they've seen despite the challenges they've faced.

Series: Storm Stories: Charlie's Victory

8/7/2008 - Thursday With Charlie and Lucy Wedemeyer - Storm Stories: Charlie's Victory Part 1
When Charlie and Lucy vowed "'til death do us part," neither one imagined what God had in store for them. Today on the broadcast, Charlie Wedemeyer, with the help of his wife Lucy, tells how they've remained committed to each other despite the ravages of Lou Gehrig's disease.

8/8/2008 - Friday With Charlie and Lucy Wedemeyer - Storm Stories: Charlie's Victory Part 2
All marriages have their struggles, but when a spouse becomes seriously ill, it can take a toll on the marriage. On the broadcast today, Charlie Wedemeyer, who battles with Lou Gehrig's disease, and his wife Lucy, talk about their love for one another and the faith that keeps them strong.

Series: A Promise Kept

8/11/2008 - Monday With Robertson McQuilkin - My Decision Part 1
Seminary president Robertson McQuilkin faced the toughest decision of his life. On today's broadcast, hear the moving story of how he responded to God and his wife of many years, Muriel.

8/12/2008 - Tuesday With Robertson McQuilkin - My Decision Part 2
When his wife's health deteriorated, seminary president Robertson McQuilkin came home to care for her. Listen to today's broadcast to hear how and why he made this important decision.

8/13/2008 - Wednesday With Robertson McQuilkin - What God Has Done
Many things have changed since former seminary president Robertson McQuilkin came home to care for his wife Muriel, who suffered from Alzheimer's. On today's broadcast, hear how God met them in their hour of need.

8/14/2008 - Thursday With Robertson McQuilkin - Our Future
If you're caring for an aging or ill loved one, you'll find encouragement in the lessons learned and lived by former seminary president Robertson McQuilkin, today's broadcast guest.

Monday, September 08, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine
What is it about the culture that is so irresistible to our teens? Ron Luce, co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries, tells Dennis Rainey about the need for parents to talk to their kids about the culture around them and to train them to see through the lies that are paraded as truth.fl20080908.mp3

Tuesday, September 09, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Keeping Your Kids From Craving the World
Teen expert Ron Luce, co-founder and president of Teen Mania, gives parents and youth workers some timely tips for connecting with teens.fl20080909.mp3

Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Connecting With Youth Today
How do we keep the culture from swallowing up our kids? Dennis Rainey talks with Teen Mania President Ron Luce about the pervading culture thatâ€™s luring our kids away from their faith. Hear Ron and his daughter, Charity, talk about some of the issues, like modesty and purity, that every teen must grapple with.fl20080910.mp3

Thursday, September 11, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Instilling Values in Your Kids
Imagine having a library right at the tip of your fingers! Scott Lindsey, director of ministry relations for Logos Research Systems, talks with Dennis Rainey about the exciting new bible study software that allows you to scan hundreds of books in just minutes.fl20080911.mp3

Friday, September 12, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - A Library at the Tip of Your Fingers
Scott Lindsey, director of ministry relations for Logos Research Systems, tells Dennis Rainey how their new bible study software can help anyone who wants a more in-depth study of God's word. Type in a word or phrase, and in minutes this technology scans hundreds of books to find exactly what you're looking for.fl20080912.mp3

Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Now Bible College Comes to You
Have your kids all left home? If so, then itâ€™s time to celebrate! Those are the sentiments of Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates. Barbara, a mother of six and the wife of Dennis Rainey, and Susan, the mother of five and wife to pastor John Yates, reveal what they felt as their children left one by one and compare that to what they experience now as they renew old hobbies, travel, and enjoy quality time with their husbands.fl20080915.mp3

Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Celebrate the Empty Nest!
Are you dazed by the changes thrust on you by the empty nest? Then youâ€™re not alone. Barbara Rainey joins her husband, Dennis Rainey, and her long-time friend, Susan Yates, to talk about the benefits of taking a â€œtime-outâ€ after the children leave home. Hear Barbara and Susan tell what they did to unwind and how this time of relaxation helped them gear up for the second half.fl20080916.mp3

Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Retreat, Rest, and Recuperate
The kids are gone. The house is empty. What will you do now? Dennis Rainey welcomes his wife, Barbara, and family friend Susan Yates, to talk about the second half of life called the empty nest. Barbara and Susan, authors of the book Barbara and Susanâ€™s Guide to the Empty Nest, encourage women to develop those interests they may have put off while raising children and to remember that thereâ€™s still plenty of time to impact the world and future generations.fl20080917.mp3

Thursday, September 18, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Discovering Your Purpose
Itâ€™s not too late for you to make a difference in the world. Dennis Rainey talks with his wife, Barbara, and Susan Yates, authors of the book Barbara and Susanâ€™s Guide to the Empty Nest, about the difference women can make in the Kingdom of God once they embrace their new assignment post empty nest. Tune in to find out how you can become a world changer right where you are!fl20080918.mp3

Friday, September 19, 2008, 1:00:00 AM | Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine - Becoming a World Changer
Walk with us down the hall of heroes as Dennis and Barbara Rainey and author Susan Yates profile just some of the women making a difference in the season of life we call the empty nest.fl20080919.mp3

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