Free parenting resources to welcome you to the HomeWord family! http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php Forgiveness is one of the best gives we can give to family and friends. But why is it that so many relationships are strained by what appears to be a lack of forgiveness? Dr. Gary Chapman explains how discovering a person's "apology language" can make all the difference in communicating forgiveness to the ones we love. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1887 As a child, best-selling author Frank Peretti was bullied, hassled and teased at school because of his appearance. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this award-winning writer about his two new books on the topic and the one caring adult who helped stop the bullying once and for all. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=806 It's tough for a kid to deal with a schoolyard bully but best-selling author Frank Peretti knows that there's hope! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Frank Peretti for a candid discussion about the power one adult can have in the life of a child who's being bullied. " http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=805 We can't really love others until we learn how to be honest with ourselves. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with noted author Dr. John Townsend about "How to Love and Be Loved." Discover ways you can really start loving the people who are most important to you. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=234 Is it possible to love someone without really caring for them? Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted psychologist and best-selling author Dr. John Townsend about why loving people is the most important thing we'll ever do here on earth. "How to Love and Be Loved" http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=233 During adolescence, many boys develop a sort of "love/hate relationship" with girls their age. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with authors Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice about some practical tips for helping our sons understand what girls are going through during adolescence as well. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1167 When a boy hits adolescence, he usually begins to notice two things - the changes in his own body, and the changes in the way he feels about girls! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice - authors of the book, For Young Men Only - about "A Guy's Guide to What a Girl Feels." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1166 Teenage guys are a mystery to most teenage girls. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice, authors of the book, For Young Women Only: What You Need to Know about How Guys Think. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1165 Shy and insecure around members of the opposite sex - that doesn't sound like the way you'd expect a teenage guy to describe himself. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice about "A Girl's Guide to What Guys Think." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1164 As a contestant on the television reality series, The Bachelorette, Jason Illian got tremendous insight about the dating scene. He talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns on the topic of "The Naked Truth about Love, Sex and Dating." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=138 With more than half of all young adults living single, perhaps you've notice how the culture seems to view singleness as a disease - and marriage as the cure! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Jason Illian on the subject of "The Naked Truth about Love, Sex and Dating." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=11 Who better to really understand the "heart issues" of your life than a true friend who knows how to listen from the heart! Dr. Larry Crabb calls this practice SoulTalk, and he'll talk with Dr. Jim Burns about why soul to soul communication is essential for every relationship. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=217 It's no secret that we were made for relationships . . . but, too often, we judge their quality by how many details we know about a person's life. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author and psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb about "Real Talk: Soul to Soul Communication." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=123 When we speak loving words to someone else, we can bring comfort. But when we put love into action, we can become instruments of lasting healing! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman - author of the new book, Love is a Verb - about some practical ways to be intentional about showing love to others. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=773 God is love - and when we actively show His love to others, we can become instruments of healing for them as well as us! Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Gary Chapman - author of the new book, Love is a Verb, about the benefits of "Healing Relationships with Love in Action." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=772 Kids today are growing up in a culture that is online all the time! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion about helping kids learn how to re-establish meaningful connections with other kids. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1651 Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are giving young people unlimited opportunities to "hook up" with friends. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns looks at the upside of this trend - but he also examines the number of young people who are actually feeling more disconnected from positive relationships because of technology. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1650 The key to building lasting relationships is to move past "love at first sight" and love's "second glance." Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor Kerry Shook - author of the book, Love at Last Sight. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=884 Even though technology allows us more opportunities to connect than ever before, the truth is that most of us are really quite lonely! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and pastor Kerry Shook about taking a weekly "fast" from social networking. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=883 One of the key principles for establishing healthy boundaries with others is the ability to be able to confront a difficult situation in love. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation on this topic with noted author Dr. John Townsend. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1582 Most of us do not enjoy confrontation . . . but learning how to deal with it is a key to emotional, relational and spiritual growth. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted psychologist and author Dr. John Townsend about “Keys to Successfully Resolving Conflicts.” http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1581 With Christmas approaching, many women are dreading the crush of holiday guests who will be stampeding their homes between now and December 25th. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Sandy Coughlin, known for her blog, "The Reluctant Entertainer," discussing tips for surviving the holidays. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1252 When she first got married, author Sandy Coughlin liked the idea of having guests in her home - she just lacked the courage to actually invite them! Dr. Jim Burns talks with the creator of the blog called "The Reluctant Entertainer" for a discussion about the many benefits of welcoming others into your home. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=1251 Love has motivated some people to make some pretty courageous decisions. It has also been the motivation for some pretty tragic results as well! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=994 There are few forces known to mankind that can withstand the power of love. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted counselor and author Dr. Gary Chapman about “Transforming Your Relationships with Love." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=993 Each of us has at least one "sandpaper person" in our lives. They're not necessarily mean or abusive - they're mostly just irritating! Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Mary Southerland about "Dealing with Sandpaper People.'" http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=684 Is there someone in your world who really "rubs you the wrong way?" Well, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with author Mary Southerland about "Dealing with Sandpaper People'" - especially those who are members of your own family. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=683 Christian kids know that living as Christ-followers means going against the culture. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with authors Chip Ingram and Tim Walker about the new commitment by Christian youth to sexual purity. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=140 During the 1960's, America went through a "Sexual Revolution" that tore at our nation's moral fabric. Dr. Jim Burns talks with authors Chip Ingram and Tim Walker about "The New Sex Revolution" that's sweeping the nation - a commitment to purity by young people everywhere! http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=139 Apologizing is easier for some people than it is for others. But one sure-fire way to make sure your apology is heard and received is "Discovering Your Apology Language." Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with popular author Dr. Gary Chapman on this vital topic. http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=414 When you hurt someone - either with your words or actions - saying "I'm sorry" doesn't always get your apology across. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Dr. Gary Chapman about doing a better job of more effectively communicating with those we hurt by "Discovering Your Apology Language." http://www.homeword.com/radio_broadcast_info.php?articles_id=413