HomeWord with Jim Burns

Many teens and pre-teens are taking "sexual purity pledges" - but, sadly, many of those same kids equate "purity" with "not having intercourse." Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth culture expert Hayley DiMarco on helping our kids distinguish between true and "technical" virginity.

More and more single parents are trying to navigate the dating scene while keeping their kids in line. Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud on the topic of "Dating God's Way."

With only 25% of American households falling into the category of "Traditional family," more and more adults find themselves in the dating season again. Dr. Jim Burns talks about this subject with Dr. Henry Cloud - author of the book, How to Get a Date Worth Keeping.

It's no secret that our kids are dealing with an awful lot of peer pressure at school. But that doesn't mean we don't also have to deal with the effects of negative peer influence as adult! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. Ed Welch about "Overcoming Peer Pressure" at any age.

Peer pressure is something every kid must confront. But just because you've made it through adolescence that doesn't mean you'll never have to face peer pressure in your adult years. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted author Ed Welch about "Overcoming Peer Pressure" in any season of life.

If you're a parent who is agonizing over an adult son or daughter who has turned their back on the Church, Dr. Jim Burns and author Rob Rienow have some helpful advice for how you can start winning them back!

Many studies show that more than half of all kids who grow up in the Church will turn away once they graduate high school. Dr. Jim Burns talks with youth and family pastor Rob Rienow about some practical tips for winning your 20-something back to the Lord.

Deborah Smith Pegues walked away from her "dream job" as the Chief Financial Officer for a major corporation because the stress was simply too much for her to bear. Dr. Jim Burns talks with this popular author and speaker about what this experience taught her about "Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life."

Stress has become an epidemic in our society today. And while it is impossible to avoid, Dr. Jim Burns and author Deborah Smith Pegues have some practical tips for you for "Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life."

After marrying and raising three children of their own, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth decided to adopt three more! Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with the Chapmans about the special gift that adoption brings not only to the adopted child but also to his or her adopted family as well!

Did you know that, when you forgive others, you yourself will experience emotional, physical and relational healing as well? Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Dr. Dave Stoop on experiencing this powerful deliverance.

When others do us harm, we have the power to forgive them because of what God has done for us. Dr. Jim Burns talks with his noted counselor Dr. Dave Stoop about putting this healing power into action!

The problem for many married couples is not that they keep arguing - the problem lies in the fact that they're not doing it right! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Les Parrott about keys to working toward resolution rather than conquering your spouse during an argument.

Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict - but did you know that a "good fight" can actually be a healthy way to resolve those stalemates in your marriage? Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Les Parrott about some practical tips for "fighting fair."

When innocent people suffer, we often wonder, "Why would God let something like this happen to them?" Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Stan Jantz about "Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Seem Fair."