Essentials – FamilyLife – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 09:05:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2024/07/Favicon-Icon_32x32.png?w=32 Essentials – FamilyLife – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Nurturing Creativity in Your Home: Ashlee Gadd https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/nurturing-creativity-in-your-home-ashlee-gadd/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/nurturing-creativity-in-your-home-ashlee-gadd/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:15:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/nurturing-creativity-in-your-home-ashlee-gadd/ Moms often feel guilty for nurturing their creativity. Ashley Gadd explores how embracing creativity and play can enrich both a mother’s life & her family.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/nurturing-creativity-in-your-home-ashlee-gadd/feed/ 0 308513 Create Anyway: Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood: Ashlee Gadd https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/create-anyway-creativity-in-the-margins-of-motherhood-ashlee-gadd/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/create-anyway-creativity-in-the-margins-of-motherhood-ashlee-gadd/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:18:30 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/create-anyway-creativity-in-the-margins-of-motherhood-ashlee-gadd/ Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd shares how God led her to create in the margins & hope for thriving.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/create-anyway-creativity-in-the-margins-of-motherhood-ashlee-gadd/feed/ 0 308480 Toxic Masculinity–and the Power of a Great Dad: Nancy Pearcey https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/toxic-masculinity-and-the-power-of-a-great-dad-nancy-pearcey-2/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/toxic-masculinity-and-the-power-of-a-great-dad-nancy-pearcey-2/ Toxic masculinity is as destructive as we think it is. But professor Nancy Pearcey's data shows more of the whole story--of the power of a good man.]]> 307885 4 Tips To Get Your Kids To Play Outside https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/4-tips-to-get-your-kids-to-play-outside/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:35:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=154292 Wondering what you’d even tell your kids to do if you managed to pry their devices away? Here are four tips to get your kids to play outside.]]> 154292 6 Unexpected Roles of a Father https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/6-unexpected-roles-of-a-father/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:37:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=151847 If you’re a father, you are of greater importance to your child than you know. Here are six roles of a father you may not have realized.]]> 151847 Raising Sons During the ‘Crisis of Manhood’ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/essentials/raising-boys/raising-sons-during-the-crisis-of-manhood/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/essentials/raising-boys/raising-sons-during-the-crisis-of-manhood/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=8965 It's a daunting era to raise a son into a man, but here's a game plan for shaping growing boys into godly men.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/essentials/raising-boys/raising-sons-during-the-crisis-of-manhood/feed/ 0 8965 On Having “The Talk”: Justin and Lindsey Holcomb https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/on-having-the-talk-justin-and-lindsey-holcomb-3/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/on-having-the-talk-justin-and-lindsey-holcomb-3/ When it comes to having "the Talk," where do you start? Authors Justin and Lindsey Holcomb hand parents pointers for establishing healthy sexual worldview.]]> 307711 “Where do Babies Come From?” Justin and Lindsey Holcomb https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/where-do-babies-come-from-justin-and-lindsey-holcomb-2/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/where-do-babies-come-from-justin-and-lindsey-holcomb-2/ "Where do babies come from?" Don't break out in a sweat just yet. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help parents start the conversation with basic, biblical tools.]]> 307710 7 Essentials To Help You Be the Spiritual Leader of Your Family https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/7-essentials-to-help-you-be-the-spiritual-leader-of-your-family/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:18:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=143180 Want to be the spiritual leader of your family but don’t know where to start? Here are seven essentials for leading well. ]]> 143180 10 Ideas: Creating Quality Time With Your Kids https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/10-ideas-creating-quality-time-with-your-kids/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=8927 These ideas will help you develop deeper relationships with your children despite a hectic schedule.]]> 8927 8 Creative Ways for Dads to Spend Time With Their Toddlers https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/8-creative-ways-for-dads-to-spend-time-with-their-toddlers/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=8992 Quality time speaks love to a young child.]]> 8992 Being a New Dad: Balancing Marriage and Fatherhood https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/being-a-new-dad-balancing-marriage-and-fatherhood/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:36:52 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=133268 When my wife was pregnant, I was excited about being a new dad. But balancing fatherhood and marriage was a challenge I needed help with. ]]> 133268 My Wife Is Pregnant … Now What? https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/my-wife-is-pregnant-now-what/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:31:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=133089 After finding out your wife is pregnant, it’s normal to ask, “Am I ready to be a dad?” And where do you find guidance for what’s ahead?]]> 133089 The Unwanted Stowaway: 3 Reminders for Family Vacations https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/the-unwanted-stowaway-3-reminders-for-family-vacations/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:13:15 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=131743 I love family vacations. But when seven of us are in the minivan, sinful natures threaten family fun. Relate? Here are three reminders.]]> 131743 Intentional Summers https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/intentional-summers-2/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:02:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/intentional-summers-2/ 307518 How To Make a Soul-Care Staycation a Reality (Even With Kids) https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-a-soul-care-staycation-a-reality-even-with-kids/ Thu, 26 May 2022 21:44:43 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=129012 Time and space for soul care feels impossible for parents. But what if you could have your break-cake and eat it too?]]> 129012 Heather MacFadyen: “Am I a Bad Mom? https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/heather-macfadyen-am-i-a-bad-mom-2/ Fri, 06 May 2022 12:02:10 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/heather-macfadyen-am-i-a-bad-mom-2/ Feeling like a bad mom? Author Heather MacFadyen explores motives & emotions fueling your actions & judgments so you can lean toward the mom you long to be.]]> 307500 Heather MacFadyen: “I’m a Failure as a Mom https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/heather-macfadyen-im-a-failure-as-a-mom/ Thu, 05 May 2022 12:02:07 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/heather-macfadyen-im-a-failure-as-a-mom/ Grappling with responsibility & even failure as a mom over how your kids are turning out? Author Heather MacFadyen knows your anxiety -- and how to deal.]]> 307499