• Episode 44-Making Marriage Easier-Arlene Pellicane
    Feb 20 2025

    Those of us who have been married for more than a few years understand that while marriage is wonderful it can also be frustrating, lonely, and, at times, HARD - but it doesn’t have to be hard all the time! Today, Jim welcomes back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her brand new book, Making Marriage Easier. Jim and Arlene unpack the 4 key decisions you can make within your marriage to clarify your values and create a clear path forward - helping you and your spouse remember that you can love AND like one another - after all, that’s how this all started, right? Get back to the beautiful basics of marriage and rediscover the serious fun you can have on this journey.

    HomeWord:

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    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

    Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213

    Arlene Pellicane:

    Arlene’s Website: https://arlenepellicane.com/

    Parents Rising Conference, Sept 6, 2025: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

    Making Marriage Easier Website: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/makingmarriageeasier

    The Happy Home Podcast: https://shorturl.at/ESpPG

    Contact Arlene: speaking@arlenepellicane.com

    Books:

    Making Marriage Easier: https://a.co/d/i6XWVBB

    Parents Rising: https://a.co/d/ilCwXHm

    31 Days to a Happy Husband: https://a.co/d/bgfxgvy

    All Books by Arlene Pellicane: https://shorturl.at/Af2p5


    Order Jim’s New Book:

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/


    Jim's Takeaways

    These 4 “decisions” are taken from Arlene’s new book, Making Marriage Easier:

    1. Play by the Rules
    2. Give Thanks Every Day
    3. Serve Your Spouse
    4. Take Fun Seriously

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    40 mins
  • Episode 43-The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women with Dr. Gary and Barbie Rosberg
    Feb 13 2025

    Husbands, are you aware that your wife has unique sexual needs? Wives, do you recognize that your husband does too? And married couples—are you even talking about it? According to today’s guests, Dr. Gary and Barbie Rosberg, many couples don’t. But open communication and understanding each other’s needs are essential for a satisfying sex life and a thriving marriage. Join Jim as he explores the distinct sexual needs of men and women, drawn from the Rosbergs’ book, The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women. This candid and insightful discussion goes beyond the bedroom, addressing the everyday connections that build up to the intimate act God designed for marriage.

    The Rosbergs are executive life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, and beloved international marriage conference speakers. Make sure to subscribe to their brand new podcast The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches, where Dr. Gary and Barbie equip and encourage listeners that the “more” they’re longing for in their marriage isn’t out of reach.

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    The Rosbergs Website: https://www.americasfamilycoaches.com/

    The Rosberg Group: https://www.rosberggroup.com/

    The Rosbergs Resources: https://gary-rosberg-kqts.squarespace.com/store

    The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rosbergs-your-marriage-coaches/id1775332105

    Books:

    The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women: https://a.co/d/d4GLd28

    The Five Love Needs of Men and Women: https://a.co/d/3JaSy08

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

    For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men: https://a.co/d/gcx9DbT

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    33 mins
  • Episode 42-Helping Families Succeed: One Family at a Time with Marcus Preciado
    Feb 6 2025

    Jim Burns founded HomeWord in 1985, and we are constantly amazed at what God has done since then! As each new generation begins their parenting journey, we strive to meet their needs - and boy, some of their needs are very different from when we began 40 years ago. With the rise of technology, questions around gender ideology, and the decline of faith-focused homes, how are we adapting? Today, Jim welcomes Marcus Preciado, the new president of HomeWord, to discuss where he believes God is leading the ministry. With sincerity, enthusiasm, and hope, Marcus and Jim share fresh initiatives being implemented at HomeWord and express their joyful anticipation for the future.

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

    Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

    Meet Marcus Preciado, New President of HomeWord: https://homeword.com/about/marcus-preciado/

    Books:

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

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    32 mins
  • Episode 41-Finding Meaning in the Daily Chaos of Raising Kids with guest Justin Whitmel Early
    Jan 30 2025

    “We become our habits, and our kids become us. This is why habits of the household are the most spiritually formative thing parents do.”

    Today, Jim welcomes writer, speaker, and lawyer Justin Whitmel Earley to speak about, what Jim has called, one of the best parenting books he has ever read: Habits of The Household. Throughout this revelatory conversation, Jim and Justin discuss the beauty of daily rhythms and how each choice helps shape our children’s understanding of discipleship to Jesus. With grace and practical encouragement, Justin urges us to be active in forming our habits rather than letting the chaos of everyday life form them for us. This is a profound and deeply encouraging discussion we’ll be returning to again and again.

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

    Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com


    Connect with Justin Whitmel Earley

    JustinWhitmelEarley.com

    Instagram: @justinwhitmelearley

    HangTenMovement.com


    Books:

    Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms

    The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction

    Made For People: Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship

    Finding God At Home by Ernest Boyer Jr.

    The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

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    39 mins
  • Episode 40-Ask the Expert: Practical Questions and Answers in a Screen Saturated World-Dr. Alice Benton
    Jan 23 2025

    “Is technology bringing my family together or pushing my family apart?”

    Technology is such an integral part of society that it can worm its way into our lives without much notice - but if we really ponder this question, are we content with our answer? Today, Jim welcomes Dr. Alice Benton back to the show with an insightful Q&A all about our digital use as families. Dr. Alice is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Parent Support & Training, Health & Wellness, and Trauma Recovery. Throughout this conversation, Jim poses some of the most common questions parents have about screen use.

    Special Note:

    Check out the timestamps below for specific questions asked, and be sure to contact HomeWord if you have a question you want answered on the show!

    Questions in this Episode:

    [6:53] What do I do when my child says ‘I’m the ONLY one who doesn’t have a smartphone!’?

    [8:47] When does screen time become harmful to kids?

    [11:00] How do you find the compromise on-screen use when one parent is a screen-enabler and one is a screen-limiter?

    [13:08] What do you say to the single mom/single parent who is trying to implement screen boundaries and their ex is going against or ignoring those boundaries?

    [17:28] What do you think about GPS monitoring on a child’s phone/device?

    [19:28] What do you do when a child is addicted to their screen?

    [23:52] What do you do when your child is caught looking at porn?

    [26:44] “My spouse is addicted to porn. What do I do?”


    Listen to Jim’s first episode with Dr. Alice Benton here: Episode 9: Daily Conversations for Screen Management

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

    Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

    Dr. Alice Benton Website: https://dralicebenton.com/

    New Life Live: https://newlife.com/broadcasts/

    Daily Conversations for Screen Management Course: https://dr-alice-benton-university.teachable.com/p/digital-parenting-daily-conversations

    Digital Parenting Conversations Course: https://dralicebenton.com/digitallybalancedparenting

    Books:

    Understanding and Loving Your Children in a Screen-Saturated World: https://a.co/d/8bO4XzJ

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    37 mins
  • Episode 39-Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith-Sean McDowell
    Jan 16 2025

    For those of us with teens on the verge of leaving for college, it’s understandable that our prayer for them is that they will stand strong in their faith once out of our sight. We hope they will keep and honor the values they were raised with - but what if they don’t? Today, Jim welcomes Sean McDowell to discuss his book, Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith. Sean, a prolific author, gifted speaker, and Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University is used to hearing from young people about their faith, or loss thereof - but he also isn’t losing hope. Listen in as Jim and Sean discuss how we can support our kids in this scenario and why we shouldn’t fear “deconstruction”...because the potential for their return with an even stronger faith is bright.

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    Sean McDowell Website: https://seanmcdowell.org/

    Sean McDowell on Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell

    Books Mentioned:

    Set Adrift: https://seanmcdowell.org/item/set-adrift

    More Than A Carpenter: https://seanmcdowell.org/item/more-than-a-carpenter

    UNChristian: https://a.co/d/cc48Or3

    Barna Group | GEN Z: Vol. 3: https://shop.barna.com/products/gen-z-volume-3

    You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving The Church…And Rethinking Faith: https://a.co/d/30cf70O

    Handing Down The Faith: https://a.co/d/6Xs3FUz


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    36 mins
  • Episode 38-Healthy Discipline: Creating Character, Developing Responsibility and Changing Behaviors with guest Paige Clingenpeel
    Jan 9 2025

    What do you think of when you hear the word ‘discipline’? Depending on how you were raised, that word can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions! Too often the word discipline is synonymous with punishment but are they actually the same thing? Today, Jim welcomes Embracing Your Season podcast host and licensed mental health counselor Paige Clingenpeel back to the show to discuss the nuance of discipline as discipleship and how, when done well, it helps to build character in our kids, take pride in responsibility and learn to make wiser choices as they mature. Full of powerful pep-talk moments from Paige, this is just the episode parents need to start the new year strong!

    Jim’s Points on Discipline and Grace:

    REMEMBER: You’re not trying to raise obedient kids - you’re trying to raise kids who will become responsible adults.

    • Rules without relationship equal rebellion.
      • Don’t be too rigid and remember that relationship matters!
    • Choose your battles wisely.
      • You’re the parent, the authority - you win the battle with leadership and empathy. Nagging and negativity don’t work!
    • Clearly express your expectations.

    To be clear is to be kind! Believe it or not, your kids want to obey you.



    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    Paige Clingenpeel Website: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/

    Embracing Your Season Podcast: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/embracing-your-season-podcast

    Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel

    Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel

    YouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWord

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    32 mins
  • Episode 37-The Mindful Marriage: From Pain to Intimacy with guests Ron and Nan Deal
    Jan 2 2025

    Struggling to find your footing in marriage? Feeling lonely, misunderstood, or like your relationship is at a crossroads? You’re not alone. Even marriages of 30+ years face truly tough seasons, grief, and moments of uncertainty. In this episode, Jim sits down with Ron and Nan Deal - seasoned veterans of marriage who’ve faced these challenges head-on and come out stronger. Ron, a marriage and family therapist and acclaimed author, and Nan, his partner in life and purpose, lead The Mindful Marriage Conference and have co-authored the brand-new book The Mindful Marriage. Together, they share hard-earned wisdom on emotional maturity, personal growth, and building deeper, more compassionate connections in your relationship. Don’t just listen - save this episode. It’s packed with insights you’ll want to revisit again and again.

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    About Ron and Nan Deal: https://rondeal.org/about

    The Mindful Marriage Conference: https://rondeal.org/channels-resources/the-mindful-marriage-conference

    Books:

    The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself: https://a.co/d/5spq6ZS (PRE-ORDER. On Sale Jan 7th, 2025)

    Ron’s Books on Amazon

    Order Jim’s New Book:

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/


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    36 mins