HomeWord with Jim Burns

More and more parents seem to be having "discipline issues" with their children - but it is possible to "Improve Your Child’s Behavior in Only 5 Days!" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks about how to do so with his guest, Dr. Kevin Leman - author of the best-selling book, Have a New Kid by Friday.

Sometimes our teenagers are a great source of joy. Other times they're just plain weird! Dr. Jim Burns concludes his three-part conversation with author Wayne Rice about the answer to the question, "Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?"

Having raised three teenagers of his own, Dr. Jim Burns knows the teen years can be a challenge - both for kids as well as their parents! He talks with youth expert Wayne Rice about some practical ways for understanding what your teen is experiencing.

In more than 30 years of youth and family ministry, one of the most common questions Dr. Jim Burns has been asked is, "Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?" Join him for the start of a three-part discussion on the answer to that question with his special guest Wayne Rice.

Dr. Jim Burns and pastor Doug Fields have more than 60 years of combined experience between them in the area of youth ministry. Jim continues his conversation with Doug about some of the expert advice they have gleaned over the years about what parents can learn from youthworkers regarding the needs of their sons and daughters.

Sometimes the youth workers at your church can gain insights into the hearts of our children that we can't always access. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted youth expert Doug Field about how you as a parent can team with the youthworkers in your world to more effectively parent your kids.

The Millennial Generation consists of kids and young adults born between 1979 and 1994. They’re the second largest generation in U.S. history - only the Baby Boomers have more people. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his important conversation with Jay Strack of Student Leadership University about "Understanding ‘Millennial Kids.’"

When it comes to reaching kids and young adults today, it helps to think tradigitally. That’s according to author Jay Strack, Founder of Student Leadership University. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with Jay Strack about more ways for "Understanding ‘Millennial Kids.’"

Kids today are passionate about the things that matter to them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns challenges parents to encourage our kids to chase after the things that matter most in life.

Kids today are passionate about the things that matter to them. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns challenges parents to encourage our kids to chase after the things that matter most in life.

A lot of young women willingly "lose themselves" in their relationships with young men - but is this the most effective way to find lasting love? Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker Dannah Gresh about her challenge to teenage girls - "Get Lost" in your relationship with God first!

A lot of young women willingly "lose themselves" in their relationships with young men - but is this the most effective way to find lasting love? Dr. Jim Burns talks with popular author and speaker Dannah Gresh about her challenge to teenage girls - "Get Lost" in your relationship with God first!

If you feel as though you are too "overcommitted and underconnected," listen as parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with popular author and speaker Valorie Burton about "Learning to Tame Your Busy Life."

Too many people are becoming "dangerously tired" by the hectic schedules they’re trying to keep. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns offers some strong advice to parents when he talks with Valorie Burton about "Learning to Tame Your Busy Life."

If you’re a dad with a daughter, you need to take an active role in making certain the boys who want to ask her out are worthy of doing so. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Dennis Rainey on "How to Interview Your Daughter’s Date."