This helps you to make an informed decision when voting based on the candidates for office and state legislative issues that impact our Judeo-Christian beliefs. The Daily Citizen exists to be your most trustworthy news source. We will send you a 7-day prayer guide that will help guide you along this journey with us!! And people actually, the disunity that is sown in that arena particularly, is, you know, its actually so harsh and so difficult. And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever. Whose image is on the coin? Greg has published nearly 230 articles and has spoken on 80 college and university campuses in the U.S. and abroad. Were not here to tell you who to vote for, what party to vote for. and are a long-term win for both of you. How can you tell if youre facing spiritual opposition? Please email Kevin Baird:KevinB@FLFamily.org. Sign up below for your free seven-day prayer guide. Take Part in a 2023 Bible Reading Challenge! They struggle with eating issues, sexual identity, social mediaand many other challenges in this toxic culture. Jim: Well, Carrie, that is such an important point, and its one that I struggle with because theres so much energy in this political arena when it comes to the Body of Christ. Debra Fileta has identified the four seasons of marriage that correspond with our natural seasons spring (new life and new love), summer (things get hot! Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor specializing in relationship and marital issues. One of the things that De Tocqueville pointed to that made America so exceptional and unique was not that it had some sort of spectacular federal government or that we were somehow better citizens than Europeans, but in between the citizen and the federal government were all these layers of local government and institutions of strengthprimarily marriage. HisDr. Lee Warren Podcast, which is heard in more than 60 countries, helps listeners use the power of neuroscience, faith, and common sense to change their lives. Do you love your spouse, or do you truly cherish them? You will be able to successfully lead and lovingly encourage your child toward a Godly life! Kim Meeder and her husband, Troy, are the co-founders ofCrystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization in Bend, Oregon, that rescues abused horses and pairs them with hurting kids for mutual healing. I mean, thats my take. If youre in Colorado Springs, wed be delighted to have you visit our Welcome Center and Bookstore. Offering encouragement found in her book Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to be Noticed, Sara Hagerty describes how we can experience God in ordinary, everyday moments, and how we can find our identity in Him apart from what we do. We have nine ballot initiatives on our ballot, and all of them are extremely important, maybe as important, you know Im tempted on some days to think more important. As an abortion doctor at Planned Parenthood, Dr. Patti Giebink believed she was helping women. And were going to need to have some grace with each other. She has co-authored two books with Amber Lia titledTriggers: Exchanging Parents Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responsesand their latest,Parenting Scripts: When What Youre Saying Isnt Working, Say Something New. I often talk to Millennials about [how] there is a hierarchy to these issues. I mean we think that the entire game is the presidential election. These results are automatically generated from Google. John Stonestreet, Carrie Gordon Earll, thanks for being with us. In Are You Really OK? The Spanish version is HERE. In this episode, we will tackle tough questions like, When does life begin? and What does the Bible, 8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051, Play Video about see life episode 4 normal version, Play Video about see life episode 5 normal version, Being Completely Transparent With Your Spouse, Abortion Activists Hold Inhumane and Indefensible Positions on Life. She eventually experienced a radical change of heart on the issue of abortion after receiving Gods grace, forgiveness, and love, and she is now a passionate advocate for the pro-life movement. Dr. David Ireland explains how Christians can help foster racial and ethnic diversity, and experience cross-cultural relationships in healthy, godly ways. As a pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker has seen thousands of girls come through her office through the years. As a spouse, you have three roles to playa friend, a partner, and a lover. The last line of that Manhattan Declaration says that we will ungrudgingly render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but we cant render to Caesar what belongs to Godlife, marriage, and freedom of conscience. And ourCitizen staff works very hard all year long to keep up with family and social issues at the state and local levels and the national level, as well. Youll learn how to stop challengers in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. You will discover how using the Bible to shape your desires and requests opens the door to Gods provisionand frees us from things like worry and fear in our parenting! In dealing with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, Debra understands the importance of self-examination as well as the benefits of seeking professional help. For nearly 25 years, he was Vice President of Student Personnel Services, Dean of Students, and a professor of pastoral counseling at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind. After a couple has chosen life, hear the heartwarming stories of children that culture would have cast aside, yet are making tremendous impacts in their communities. She is also a public speaker and the author of multiple books, includingMarriedSex,Choosing Marriage: Why It Has to Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season,andAre You Really OK: Getting Real About Who You Are, How Youre Doing, and Why It Matters. Many people talk about it in the context of the lesser of two evils. Its not a private faith in kind of the recesses of our own mind. John F.:Well, stop by www.focusonthefamily.com/radio where well link to a lot of great information about this election and what you can do. This campaign, particularly at the national level, has involved a lot of allegationsboth sidesabout the mistreatment of women. Kim Meeder and her husband, Troy, are the co-founders ofCrystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization in Bend, Oregon, that rescues abused horses and pairs them with hurting kids for mutual healing. We know that politics is primarily downstream from culture. Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor specializing in relationship and marital issues. January 13, 2023 Scott Perry, Andy Ogles, Andy Roth, Adam Broin, Joshua Arnold Broadcast Archive Subscribe to The Washington Stand, FRC's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Patti tells the story of her long journey from abortion doctor to pro-life and encourages listeners to share the message of life with compassion. Jim: Youre listening to Focus on the Family. Today were talking about the importance of voting on Election Day, which is right around the corner. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mayor Paul Alfrey caught lying to citizens contacting him. Church Voter Guides creates a level playing field by asking each candidate in a particular race the same questions, giving them up to 120 words per answer, and publishing exactly what they submit. Counselor Debra Fileta helps you better understand your emotions, assess your mental, physical, and spiritual health, and intentionally pursue a path to wellbeing. There is some real strident comments and disagreementssocial media, mainstream media and what we have here are people of good conscience, good will, who disagree on how to approach this election; whether to vote in a particular race, whether to vote at all. For those of faith whose passion has waned over time, Kim Meeder will reinspire you in your relationship with Jesus Christ as she tells powerful, true stories about God that will spark renewed joy in your heart and encourage you to share the Gospel with others. What were seeing is a reflection of where our culture is. In this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Amber and Guy discuss how they bravely faced the triggers head-on, and committed to working on their own relationships with Jesus. You can learn more about Gary by visiting his website,www.garythomas.com. He blogs atkevinathompson.com. As a latchkey kid, Wendy Speake turned to sugar for comfort. Each season plays an important role in taking your relationship to the next level. He would call; he would come out and have lunch with me. The Lord doesnt say, Now look at your political process and be troubled, be worried. Well, as a Gen-Xer, which I kind of sometimes look at and wonder what is our generation contributing to the world? We can go back just in my memory of presidential years, and theres always been a lot of debate, a lot of heat, a lot of emotion, and it seems like its never gonna end. He is also a popular public speaker and media personality who has made countless guest appearances on numerous radio and TV programs. And then the third is conscience. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. Jim: Let me ask you this. Summer. Jim: I want to press on a couple of thoughts, and Carrie, youre a woman. Amy Carroll shares how her perfectionism led to her being discontent in her marriage for over a decade, how she learned to find value in who Christ is, not in what she does, and practical ways everyone can accept the messiness of marriage and of life. I mean you know Chuck started ministering to prisoners, and then started to work on justice issues and started to work on re-entry issues, and then started to work on worldview and cultural issues. Have you ever wondered what a baby looked like in the womb? From almost the very beginning of their marriage, Amber and Guy Lia experienced various tensions and personality clashes related to house cleaning, backseat driving, workaholism, and intimacy. Voting Resources View All Clergy Legal Resources For specific guidelines to ensure voter guides are appropriate for distribution by churches and other non-profit organizations, please visit the Legal Resource section of our website. As friends, he suggests we learn to play and laugh together. With a background in Hollywood as a trained actress, Wendy Speake ministers to women as a bible teacher by applying the power of drama, poetry and comedy to the study of Scripture and real-life application of biblical truths. Rhonda outlines several practical suggestions to moms about spiritual training, how to communicate with boys, and supporting the father-son relationship as a wife. I mean theyre pretty clear. As you listen to the Lias story, youll feel hope that you, too, can see real marriage transformation! Effective parenting is now within your grasp! Using solid biblical principles, he helps you and your spouse grow your friendship, be supportive partners through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life. John Stonestreet is the executive director of the Chuck Colson Center of Christian Worldview and the co-host of a wonderful program called Breakpoint. John, its good to have you with us. There [are] also a lot of people that are going with hearts broken. It is Caesar. And Jesus says, Yes, pay your taxes. Jesus paid His taxes. All the major parties lay out what they believe, and while thats not binding on a candidate, it certainly indicates where they will go. Do you love your spouse, or do you truly cherish them? Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words. Those are things that even our own founding documents in America recognize as primarily coming from God, not from the state. A marriage and parenting conference speaker, he and his wife, Jenny, have two children and live in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our program was paid for by Focus on the Family through generous listeners like you and on behalf of Jim Daly and the entire team, thanks for listening. The book chronicles her journey from being a pro-choice physician to someone speaking on behalf of the pro-life movement. A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and apply Gods Word to radically transform relationships. Dr. Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon who has faced many heavy challenges in his life from serving in the Iraq War to removing deadly brain tumors to experiencing the loss of a teenage son. You can confidently and lovingly share your faithyou just need to learn some new tactics to do so! Now we have a balance of power in this country, but Supreme Court decisions, as we know from Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, are not easily overturned, so there is an opportunity here, I think that is very important with the Supreme Court. And he provides practical steps for guarding our marriages with the whole armor of God. They may not be thriving in materialism and in other things, but they are solid believers, and the Lord is doing the work through them, and so it gives me great confidence. Drawing upon 35 years of experience as a mentor, pastors wife, and homeschool mom, Rhonda Stoppe offers encouragement and guidance to women as an author and public speaker. You will not find this [] And so, thats why thats fundamental. That doesnt belong to the state. Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. California Secretary of State 916-657-2166 Email California Election Information iVoterGuide iVoterGuide.com Tim Muehlhoff provides a straightforward resource for protecting your marriage from the threats of the evil one. Every year he meets with nearly one hundred couples with a range of needs, from pre-marital counseling to navigating the most serious betrayals. Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. Im in that seat right now. They assert that transparency leads to a better marital relationship, and a better chance at healing! [2] Some of the core promotional activities of the organization include a daily radio broadcast by Dobson and his colleagues, providing free resources and family counseling according to Focus on the Family views, and publishing a variety of magazines, videos, and audio recordings. You want to Celebrate Life! So as I look at this as a woman, I just have to go to the Word. https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Focus_on_the_Family&oldid=6695832, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. What would you say to those who have soured on the whole idea of even participating in the process? We tend to forget that, but they were kind of gloves off, knuckles and raw, you know, accusations about affairs and other things, even 100 years ago. author and licensed counselor Debra Fileta challenges you to get real with who you are and how youre doing spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically so you can recognize where you need growth and healing. So, after all youve seen through the SeeLife 21 Episodic journey; what can you do now? Everything from the music, to how we sell womens lingerie and underwear is so sexualized. Jodie Berndt loves to pray for her children. Jim: I think you answered my next question, so let me end it with you, John. These are just little irritants though, right? Winter. And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever. Jim: How does a person connect with that? Well, whose image is on human life? Dr. Warren has appeared onThe 700 Cluband theCBS Evening News, and his writings have been featured in Guidepostsmagazine. The entire story of human history, as told in the Scripture, centers around the reality that Christ has risen. Will you pray for the pre-born and moms that are facing unexpected pregnancies? John S.: And one of his proudest moments was when that was returned to him by the governor of Florida. There is still time to order several of the 2022 General Election Voter Guides to hand to neighbors, family, your church family, and friends. She invited people to break free from a dependence on sugar and taste the goodness of God. We cant raise good citizens without strong families, and that is a systemic, universal thing. And if you can please, make a generous donation to the work of Focus on the Family, as we help spread a biblical worldview and equip Christians to make a difference. Jim: And I love the way Chuck would encourage me, and Im sure you, to say, Dont become an ideologue. Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and co-author of two best-selling books. Ballots must be postmarked by November 8, 2022 to count in the election. Now we call it a commentary because it goes on radio and email, but a four-minute moment of thinking well about the culture. Most important, youll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus. But marriages can and will not only survive but thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another. Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest bookCherish. Dr. Meeker will encourage parents to invest love and time in their daughters and develop their character to give them the best opportunity for a bright future, all rooted in a spiritual foundation. So how do you go about, as a Christian, as a believer, saying, okay, this candidateat whatever level, national level, local levelthis person best represents what I believe, and what I believe in the Bible as to what we should do as Christians in this culture? 0, We need you to attend and testify or submit written opinions on (Rule #6A-7.0715) to the State Board of Education meeting in Fernandina Beach,Wednesday, January 18th 9 am. Internal conflicts or external pressures might make you wonder if something sinister is going on. With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin Thompson shows how to live out three distinct roles in marraige. After completing her medical training, Dr. Giebink worked for Planned Parenthood from 1995-1997, during which she was the only abortion-provider in the state of South Dakota. Welcome to the 40-Day Sugar Fast, a fast that begins with us giving Jesus our sugar and ends with Jesus giving us himselfthe only thing that can ever truly satisfy our souls deep hunger. Simply let Kevin know the number of guides that you need and he can help facilitate their delivery. And so, religious freedom matters, not only for our sake, but also for the sake of the culture, and for the sake of our brothers and sisters around the world. W. Lee Warren, M.D., is a brain surgeon , inventor, Iraq War veteran, and author ofIve Seen the End of You: A Neurosurgeons Look at Faith, Doubt, and the Things We Think We Know, winner of the Christian Book Award. And what can you do about it? 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