The Family First Podcast

Every year the earth goes through four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. In the same way, our marriages go through different seasons. Some are warm and easy like an April afternoon. Others are as cold and difficult as a December night. So how do we make the most of whatever season of marriage we’re […]

All great things have to start somewhere. And marriage is no exception! The joy, love and intimacy of marriage begin with patience and truth and plenty of hard work. But despite the difficulties, we want the seasons of your marriage to be as smooth and healthy as possible. So on today’s podcast, we’ll be talking through […]

Living a life of purpose means 3 things: It begins with passion, grows into success, and overflows with kindness. Living with passion means chasing after what you love. Living with success means aiming for wins in your family, your work, and your relationships. Living with kindness means always being ready and willing to give back. […]

Life is demanding. No one can debate that! We’re constantly being asked to help with this or volunteer for that. Our first instinct is to say yes to every opportunity—yes to more work hours, yes to another activity for the kids, yes to helping with a new charity. Sure. These are good things, but they become […]

We all face battles in life and in marriage. So how do we fight these battles well? In the new movie War Room, we’re reminded of our most important weapons…humility, sacrifice, and prayer. So on today’s show, we’ll be talking with former NFL coach and current sports analyst Tony Dungy about how to use these […]

Building a strong family is like building a house: it requires hard work. To help make that work a bit easier, you’ll need to be equipped with the right tools. So on today’s podcast, author Jon Gordon and I will be your handymen. We’ll provide you with 3 tools for building a stronger family based on his new book, The Carpenter. Jon is a best-selling author and inspirational speaker. He and his wife have two teenagers.

We’ve all heard this saying: Let’s agree to disagree. It’s an easy way for people to keep their own opinions. But when it comes to a healthy marriage, there are certain things couples MUST agree on: children, money, and life goals. Agreeing on such crucial things doesn’t require compromising your morals…it simply means adjusting your mindset and working together with your spouse because, at the end of the day, you and your spouse should be on the same team!

Oftentimes, to put family first is easier said than done…especially when you’re an award-winning, international music sensation! But that hasn’t stopped Michael W. Smith from maintaining a strong relationship with his wife, kids, and grand kids.

Recently, I had Dr. Meg Meeker in to discuss her book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know. We discussed 3 secrets, and we had such a great time. So I invited her back to go through three more! A man will face many challenges in his lifetime. But one of his […]

A man will face many challenges in his lifetime. But one of his biggest challenges will be building a strong relationship with his daughter. With more and more research revealing the incredible influence a dad has over his little girl, the time to build that relationship is now.

News flash: No one is perfect. And that means no marriage is perfect either. Every marriage is full of relationship mistakes. Husbands get lazy, break promises, and put their work before their families. Wives say hurtful things, start nagging, and can be disrespectful.

Life is full of blitzes that can really hit us hard. Loss of a job, a health issue, a marriage issue. So how do we turn those trials or blitzes into triumphs? Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp knows how the worst moment in football can turn into the best. And he reminds us: “The quarterback […]

Do you find tough decisions in your marriage challenging? Well, every marriage has conflict and is full of tough decisions. Whether or not to move. How to discipline your children. Whether or not to accept a new job. How to spend your money. The list goes on and on. Tough decisions like these often lead […]

What does it mean to be a family guy? Comedian Jeff Foxworthy shares how you might be a family guy if…you are intentional about spending time with your kids. And that you may need to stop doing things for a season in order to make being a dad your priority. Jeff Foxworthy reminds us: “Life […]

Being a dad is my most important job. And, as in any job, we have to understand our mission and our goals for that job. An executive needs to understand the goals for his company. A head football coach needs to understand the mission for his team – coaches and players. So, as fathers, we […]