Helping families succeed is what this podcast is all about. Jim Burns interviews some of the world’s leading experts on Strong Marriages - Confident Parenting – Empowered Kids – Healthy Leaders. Each episode brings practical insights, vulnerability, authentic communication and fun! Jim is the President of HomeWord and speaks to thousands of people a year. He has 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. Jim sees his calling to come alongside parents and marriages and give them hope, ...
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The Really Big Show: Poilievre chats with Peterson
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Episode 37-The Mindful Marriage: From Pain to Intimacy with guests Ron and Nan Deal
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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-o…
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The Really Big Show: CEO pay, equalization payments, Tesla
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The Really Big Show: Another bleak poll for Trudeau and the Liberals
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The Really Big Show: Jagmeet says he will bring down Justin Trudeau
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The Really Big Show: Lots of good news and some Trudeau turmoil
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The Really Big Show: Turmoil in Ottawa
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The Really Big Show: Big disruption in the Federal Government
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The Really Big Show: More than half of Canadians scared of losing their home
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The Really Big Show: Trudeau branded an 'insufferable fool,' premier threatens to cut US energy
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Episode 36-What Parenting Teaches Us About Life, Faith and Ourselves with guest Sarah Bragg
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Parenting often feels like a whirlwind, leaving little time to recognize the valuable lessons we’re learning along the way - mostly because those lessons don't become clear until we have a moment of quiet reflection (a rare occurrence until the kids leave the house!). In this episode, Jim sits down with author and podcast host Sarah Bragg to explor…
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The Really Big Show: Premiers to discuss Trump threat with Trudeau, BoC drops rate
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The Really Big Show: Trump trolls Trudeau
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The Really Big Show: Jumbo Bank of Canada rate cut expected, GST holiday could cost $2.7B
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Need to KNow with Jim Csek: Unemployment across Canada up again, but not in BC
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Episode 35-Intentional Parenting with guest Doug Fields
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On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes back author, speaker, and good friend Doug Fields to discuss his book, Intentional Parenting. Life moves quickly and it’s easy to fall into a parenting pattern that lacks intentionality - most of the time you’re just trying to make it through the day! However, Jim and Doug want to make it clear that when…
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Need to KNow with Jim Csek: Mexican president insults Canada, dangerous time to be in politics
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Need to KNow with Jim Csek: Canada reportedly invited to join USA, martial law in South Korea
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Need to KNow with Jim Csek: Biden pardons son, Poilievre praises 'real refugees'
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Need to KNow with Jim Csek: Canadian media firms sue OpenAI, GDP per capita falls again
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Episode 34-Thank Therapy with Jim Burns
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What is your “Reflex Reaction”? When unexpected circumstances arise (as they so often do), do you react with joy and thankfulness or do you respond with irritation, grumbling, and complaining? Throughout the Bible we are instructed, and commanded, to rejoice always. But how do we do that when we are confronted with sickness, grief, and other things…
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Episode 33-Ask the Expert: Boundaries with Teens Part 2 with guest Dr. John Townsend
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Today’s episode of HomeWord is Part 2 with renowned psychologist, author, and leadership consultant Dr. John Townsend called Ask The Expert. In a special twist on our usual interview style, Jim and John roleplay a teenager and parent Q & A with common questions your teens may be asking. Jim and John go back and forth displaying how attitude, compro…
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Episode 32-Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No with guest Dr. John Townsend
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Navigating the pre-teen and teen years is an…adventure. Whether your child is approaching this stage or currently putting you through your paces, Jim’s conversation with renowned psychologist, author, and leadership consultant Dr. John Townsend is full of insight into this tumultuous season of parenting. Focusing on John’s book Boundaries with Teen…
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Episode 31-Drawing Closer TWOGETHER with Spiritual Intimacy with guest Ted Cunningham
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I think it’s safe to assume that most of us desire a marriage of intimacy. We long to be close to our spouse emotionally, spiritually, and physically - all God-given desires. But as Jim and author, speaker, pastor, and comedian Ted Cunningham point out, that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Our marriages must be approached with intention. You can’t keep wak…
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Episode 30-Arlene Pellicane’s Top Nine Questions About Screen Time and Kids
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Today, Jim welcomes back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss the top 9 questions she’s asked about screen time and kids from her book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. From when to give kids a phone to how your child handles friendship without social media, from video games in the home to opposing…
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Episode 29-Responsible Digital Use in the Home with guest Arlene Pellicane
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If your kids or spouse came to you and said “I feel like you give your phone more attention than me”, would you be able to take it? Would it spur you to examine your digital use and make a change? On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs i…
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Episode 28-Healing is a Choice with guest Dr. Stephen Arterburn
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If you had the opportunity to heal, would you take it? It might seem like a silly question, but often, we become so accustomed to our pain, suffering, or grief that it feels like a part of who we are. Yet, true healing requires a conscious decision to pursue it. Today, Jim talks with renowned author, speaker, and founder of New Life Ministries, Ste…
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Episode 27-Leveraging The Power of Connection with Your Kids with guest Dr. Chinwe Williams
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Can parents combat the constant barrage of negative messaging our children receive from school, social media, and societal pressures? Though it seems like an uphill battle, there is hope! Today, Jim welcomes speaker, therapist, and best-selling author Dr. Chinwé Williams to discuss her book, Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Throu…
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Episode 26-Reconnecting in Your Marriage with Greg and Erin Smalley
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Have you ever felt like you and your spouse are more like roommates? Maybe five years ago, before this job, or before having kids, your relationship felt strong and emotionally connected. But now, things feel flat, distant, and maybe even a bit hopeless. If that sounds familiar, we have great news—this episode is for you! And more importantly, you'…
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Episode 25-Empty Nest Full Life with guest Jill Savage
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As parents, we devote at least two decades to raising our children so they can go off into the world as (hopefully) confident, kind, and capable individuals. It’s easy for our identity to get wrapped up in parenthood, but we eventually have to confront who we are once the kids are gone - and that can be intimidating. Jim welcomes author, speaker, a…
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Episode 24-Transforming Loneliness with guest Ruth Graham
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Studies show that Gen-Z is the loneliest generation despite the pervasiveness of technology. However, loneliness isn't new; it can be experienced by a single person, a married individual, a person in a church community - even in families. So how do we keep this experience from evolving into a lifelong condition? Jim welcomes author, speaker, and fo…
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Episode 23-Building Love Together in Blended Families with guest Ron Deal
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Blended families are a beautiful picture of hope after loss or pain. Two adults find themselves falling in love again and the possibilities seem endless! But - how does blending your family actually work? How do you navigate stepsiblings, former in-laws, money, and parenting? On today’s episode, Jim welcomes renowned blended-family expert Ron Deal …
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Episode 22-Relaxed: Walking with the One Who is Not Worried About a Thing with guest Megan Fate Marshman
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Sometimes you hear a story that plants seeds of change in your life. It challenges you, encourages you, takes root in your heart and mind - and you can sense that God wanted you to hear it at this moment. Jim’s conversation with Megan Fate Marshman; speaker, author, and teaching pastor is one that left our team profoundly impacted. With discussions…
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Episode 21- Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage with guest Ted Lowe
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Have you fallen into a negative thinking pattern when it comes to your marriage? Are you praising your spouse in your mind or are you focusing on the things they do “wrong”? While this is not uncommon, it is a pattern that will not change unless you catch it, address it, and alter it. Jim welcomes writer, author, and speaker Ted Lowe to discuss thi…
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Episode 20-Rethinking Sexuality with guest Juli Slattery
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“We should not be ashamed to discuss what God was not ashamed to create.” - Howard Hendricks. This is the third installment of our Sexual Integrity series. Today, Jim welcomes Dr. Juli Slattery; a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. This episode focuses on addressing our personal views on sexu…
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Episode 19-A Students Guide to Sexual Integrity with Erin Mashaw
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This is the second installment of our Sexual Integrity series! Today, Jim is joined by the Parent Engagement Director at Northpoint Community Church and co-author Erin Mashaw to discuss their new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity. By looking back at “purity culture” and the unintended ramifications of that movement, Jim and Erin explain w…
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Episode 18-Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexual Integrity with Jim Burns
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Talking to your kids about sex might feel like a low priority for parents, especially when we hope they'll wait until marriage. However, research shows that positive, value-centered conversations about sex lead to less promiscuity and confusion among children. In today's episode, Jim encourages parents to teach their children about sexual integrity…
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Episode 17-Raising Spiritual Champions with guest George Barna
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Did you know that your child’s worldview is practically fully formed by age 13? As followers of Christ, we bear a tremendous responsibility to teach our children not only to know and follow Jesus but also to understand the profound reasons behind their faith. On today’s episode, Jim welcomes renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discus…
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Episode 16-Secrets to a Lasting Love with guests Gary and Barb Rosberg
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On today’s episode of HomeWord, Jim welcomes renowned family coaches Barbara & Gary Rosberg to discuss their updated and re-released book, 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love (formerly Divorce-Proof Your Marriage). Barb and Gary share some vulnerable moments throughout their marriage and how God used these situations to transform them as individuals and th…
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Episode 15-Traits of a Healthy Family with guest Dr. Gary Chapman
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Many of our listeners will know today’s esteemed guest Dr. Gary Chapman for his life-changing book, The 5 Love Languages. He recently released a new book called 5 Traits of a Healthy Family which is a perfect fit for our mission here at HomeWord - and Jim couldn’t wait to share it with you! Listen in as Jim and Gary discuss what a “healthy” family …
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Episode 14-The Intimacy You Crave: Straight Talk about Sex and Pancakes with guest Lucille Williams
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“Sex is fun. Sex is created by God. Sex is pleasurable. Sex can be complicated. Sex is deeply intimate. It’s sacred.” Buckle up, guys - we’re going there! Jim welcomes Lucille Williams back to the podcast to discuss her book, The Intimacy You Crave: Straight Talk About Sex & Pancakes. No matter the stage you’re at in your marriage, making time for …
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Episode 13-Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage with guest Jodie Berndt
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Don’t let the title fool you - we cover so much more than prayer within your marriage in today’s episode! Jim welcomes author, speaker, and friend Jodie Berndt to the show as they dive into some of the most important practices for a fun, healthy marriage: from “leaving and cleaving” to identifying communication styles, from having great sex to brin…
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Episode 12-Better Love for Your Marriage with guest Les Parrot
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Here at HomeWord, one of our goals is to provide you with practical, actionable tips for strengthening your marriage - which is why we ensure the guests you hear on this show are some of the top in their field. Our special guest best-selling author and professor of psychology Dr. Les Parrott is no exception, as Jim and he discuss how an awareness o…
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Episode 11-Healthy Communication with Your Teen and Pre-Teen with guest Paige Clingenpeel
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While slammed doors and the silent treatment will probably happen in your home at some point during the teen years (it’s not personal, it’s part of your teen’s job description!), learning how to communicate with your teen is absolutely possible! Get ready to take notes as Jim welcomes fellow podcast host and licensed mental health counselor Paige C…
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Episode 10-The First Few Years of Marriage with guest Doug Fields
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We all want to start a marriage right. We think our love and connection with our new spouse will automatically keep us close, paving the road for a smooth marital journey. Then a few years down the line, we find ourselves distant from each other: little irritations are big bumps in the road, communication is faulty, and sex was about 250 rest stops…
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Episode 9-Daily Conversations for Screen Management with guest Dr. Alice Benton
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Are you a Screen Enabler or a Screen Limiter? Screen management can be a topic of dissension in the home and it’s difficult to know how to approach it in a way that both parents can agree on. Jim welcomes special guest Dr. Alice Benton as they discuss methods of screen management, how humility plays a huge role in the discussion, and how it helps t…
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Episode 8-Doing Life with Your Adult Children with Jim Burns
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Once your kids have officially “flown the nest”, or even if they are still living at home as young adults, your relationship with them has to change - especially if you want to keep a relationship with them! Listen in on today’s “Just Jim” episode where he breaks down his book, Doing Life with your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welco…
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Episode 7-Why Girl Dad's Matter with guest Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield
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Dads, have you ever felt at a loss when it comes to connecting with your daughter? Have you maybe even adopted the belief that your daughter doesn’t really need you as much as she needs mom? Join Jim and special guest Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield as they dive into the importance of your role as “Girl Dad” and the numerous long-term benefits of inte…
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