Family Matters

When not to submit to your husband

Is it ever appropriate for a woman to question her husband's judgment or to oppose his decisions when she believes he's in the wrong? If so, how does this fit in with Ephesians 5:22, where Paul says, "Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord?" Are there any…

21 Apr 2022 7AM 4 min

Preparing for Marriage in a College Environment

How do I, as a student, prepare myself to be a godly wife and mother? I'm a single woman in my mid-twenties, pursuing a graduate degree in literature at university. While I enjoy my studies and view them as important in preparing me for a future career in teaching, there's…

20 Apr 2022 10AM 4 min

Finding a Good Marriage Therapist

How do we locate a qualified marriage counselor? Do you have any recommendations? My spouse and I need help, but we don't know who to see or what to look for.

19 Apr 2022 10AM 4 min

Trusting God in the Hard Times

How can I hold on to my faith in God when things go wrong? As a Christian, I know that I'm supposed to "give thanks in all things" and look to the Lord for my daily needs. Yet I've been through some devastating experiences over the past year. How can…

18 Apr 2022 10AM 4 min

Helping a Bereaved Friend

It can be very difficult to know how to stand in the gap and care for a friend who is grieving the loss of a loved one. We often don’t know how to treat people who are grieving or in emotional pain, and so we shy away from the responsibility…

15 Apr 2022 10AM 4 min

Helping a Child Victim of Incestuous Sexual Abuse

How should I respond to the discovery that an adult member of the extended family of a friend has been forcing one of the children to engage in sexual acts with him? I don't want to intrude in other people's business, but now that I'm in possession of this information…

14 Apr 2022 10AM 4 min

Cultivating Family Togetherness

Did you know that most children find just as much, or even more, joy in the little things as they do in life's big events? So if you’re aiming to cultivate family togetherness with your kids, activities like eating a special breakfast, playing games, or singing silly songs in the…

13 Apr 2022 7AM 5 min

Prioritizing and Planning Family Meals in a Hectic Home

How can our family make time to eat together when we're so busy? I'd really like to achieve this goal, but we face so many obstacles in making it happen, I'm almost afraid to try. Busy schedules are the rule in our household, and mine is no exception. By the…

12 Apr 2022 6AM 4 min

Am I an alcoholic?

It commonly believed that to be an alcoholic you have to drink excessively and consume alcohol almost everyday but this isn't necessary true, in fact it possible to be an alcoholic without even knowing it. We'll discuss what we mean in this episode.

11 Apr 2022 6AM 4 min

Biblical Basis for Giving to the Poor

What does the Bible have to say about poverty and giving to the poor? I want to have a God-honoring attitude on this matter, but to be honest, as a new Christian I've been confused by some of the differing opinions and ideas I've heard. Do you consider this kind…

7 Apr 2022 6PM 4 min

Depression and Suicide: Risk Factors and Warning Signs

If you know of someone close to you who is depressed you are going to want to listen in to the next Family Matters where we’ll be discussing the risk factors and warning signs of depression and suicide.

6 Apr 2022 6PM 4 min

Adult Child Struggling With Parent's Affair and New Partner

My parents recently got divorced because my mom was having an affair. Since then, she's moved in with this other man and plans to marry him within a few weeks. My husband and I live out of state, and it's been very difficult to deal with all of this. My…

5 Apr 2022 6PM 4 min

Strong-Willed Child Exhibits Biting Behavior

What do you do about a kid who attacks other people with his teeth? Our strong-willed toddler has been displaying this negative behavior with increasing frequency over the past couple of months. How do we put a stop to it?

4 Apr 2022 6PM 4 min

Married Daughter Is Disrespectful to Husband

If you are the mother of a married child, you’ll understand that the relationship status has changed a great deal. Your adult child is no longer your responsibility in terms of looking after but is now in a family of his or her own. But if there are things in…

3 Apr 2022 6PM 4 min

Adoption: Treating Sensory Processing Disorder

What kind of treatments or therapies are available to kids who suffer from Sensory Processing Disorder? We're fostering a boy from an abusive, high-risk background. After several consultations with an occupational therapist we've come to the conclusion that many of his most aggravating behavioral problems can be traced to sensory-based…

31 Mar 2022 6PM 5 min

Grandparent Concerned About Health Conditions in Grandchild's Home

Is it my place to get involved if I'm convinced that the physical environment in my son's house has become unsafe and unhealthy for my grandchild? I love my son and daughter-in-law, but I'm worried about their ten-month-old daughter's health. The house is piled with trash, the floors are filthy,…

30 Mar 2022 6PM 4 min

"Teasing" in the Family

Is your family one of those that loves to joke and laugh a lot? Do you find yourselves making fun of other family members to entertain everyone? Poking fun at others for a laugh can nurture your family bond. However, if dealt with in the wrong way, teasing one another…

29 Mar 2022 6PM 4 min

Sexual Immorality and Physical Intimacy Before Marriage

So many young people who are in romantic relationships find that they’re struggling with keeping themselves pure before marriage. The Bible has clear-cut scriptures on the matter, which some try to argue are outdated.

28 Mar 2022 6PM 4 min

Reaching Out to Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One Through Suicide

Teen suicide is on the rise, as youngsters fall prey to negative thinking and find themselves in a vicious cycle of depression and feelings of hopelessness. We’ll talk about how you can come alongside a grieving friend who has lost a loved one to suicide.

27 Mar 2022 6PM 4 min

Quality Time vs Quantity Time in Parenting

In this day and age with the increased use of technology and devices, as well as parents working long hours to support their families, time spent with our kids is being greatly affected, and unfortunately, the research is showing the negative impact of this lifestyle on the family as a…

24 Mar 2022 6PM 4 min