Dr. David Gudgel shares his wisdom and insight as a dad of three successfully launched adults. He discusses how to navigate moral dilemmas, relational harmony, and the balance between independence from parents and dependence on God. 



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Dr. David Gudgel shares his wisdom and insight as a dad of three successfully launched adults. He discusses how to navigate moral dilemmas, relational harmony, and the balance between independence from parents and dependence on God. 
 
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Leann Murphy wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals – Becoming a Wife and Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to “fight well,” build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through bitterness and resentment. You’ll be encouraged to contend for your marriage like never before.

 

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Leann Murphy wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals &ndash; Becoming a Wife and Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to &ldquo;fight well,&rdquo; build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through bitterness and resentment. You&rsquo;ll be encouraged to contend for your marriage like never before.
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How we begin our day often determines the direction of our thoughts, our emotions, and even our relationships. And for many of us, the first thing we reach for isn’t prayer or Scripture—it’s our phone. Pastor Kevin A. Thompson helps you break unhealthy “doomscrolling” habits as you start your day—by encouraging you to rely on Scripture as your source of hope and strength for daily life. He’ll walk us through what real, biblical hope looks like…how it anchors us when circumstances feel overwhelming…how it quietly shapes our values, beliefs, and everyday decisions…and how that hope naturally overflows to bless our families, our churches, and our communities.

 

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How we begin our day often determines the direction of our thoughts, our emotions, and even our relationships. And for many of us, the first thing we reach for isn&rsquo;t prayer or Scripture&mdash;it&rsquo;s our phone. Pastor Kevin A. Thompson helps you break unhealthy &ldquo;doomscrolling&rdquo; habits as you start your day&mdash;by encouraging you to rely on Scripture as your source of hope and strength for daily life. He&rsquo;ll walk us through what real, biblical hope looks like&hellip;how it anchors us when circumstances feel overwhelming&hellip;how it quietly shapes our values, beliefs, and everyday decisions&hellip;and how that hope naturally overflows to bless our families, our churches, and our communities.
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We spend a lot of time talking—sharing our thoughts, our opinions, our stories—but how often do we really stop and listen? Becky Harling encourages you to develop the one skill that will strengthen every relationship you have—the art of listening. She’ll walk through some practical steps to develop healthy habits that will help you become more intentional, proactive listeners.

 

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We spend a lot of time talking&mdash;sharing our thoughts, our opinions, our stories&mdash;but how often do we really stop and listen? Becky Harling encourages you to develop the one skill that will strengthen every relationship you have&mdash;the art of listening. She&rsquo;ll walk through some practical steps to develop healthy habits that will help you become more intentional, proactive listeners.
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