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  • Episode 66-Strong and Secure for Parents and Their Children with Michelle Nietert
    2025/07/31

    Parenting teens and young adults in today’s world can feel like navigating a maze—with social media, mental health, faith questions, and major life transitions all in the mix. In this episode, Jim Burns is joined by licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author Michelle Nietert to talk about helping our kids grow strong and secure in a confusing world. They unpack how to disciple your children, respond to doubts about faith, guide them through the challenges of high school and adulthood, and talk honestly about social media, mental health, and substance use. With wisdom, practical tools, and compassion, Michelle reminds parents to stay curious—not cynical—and equips them to walk alongside their kids with grace and truth.

    Michelle Nietert’s website: https://michellenietert.com/

    Strong and Secure: 100 Devotions for Young Women: https://lynncowell.com/books/strong-and-secure/
    Books by Michelle Nietert:
    https://michellenietert.com/books/

    Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast: https://michellenietert.com/podcast/

    More Than a Carpenter by Josh and Sean McDowell: https://a.co/d/9IDsoBw

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns’ Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com


    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children

    https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/


    Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

    https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/


    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/


    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #MichelleNietert #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #YoungAdults #Marriage #Family #Faith #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo



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    33 分
  • Episode 65-Surviving and Thriving When Life Does NOT go as Planned-Ryan and Laura Dobson
    2025/07/24

    How do we protect and strengthen our marriage when life takes an unexpected turn? How do we stay rooted in the truth that God is in control—even in seasons of suffering? On this episode of HomeWord, Jim Burns is joined by Ryan and Laura Dobson for a candid and powerful conversation. Laura opens up about her journey through cancer—how it affected her personally, impacted her marriage and parenting, and ultimately deepened her faith. Together, Ryan and Laura reflect on the power of community, the importance of offering grace, and the intentional work it takes to invest in your marriage—especially when crisis hits.

    Rebel Parenting: https://www.rebelparenting.org/
    HomeWord Website:
    https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns’ Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children

    https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

    Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

    https://a.co/d/j0FLCyS

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #RyanDobson #LauraDobson #RebelParenting #Marriage #Family #Faith #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo


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    41 分
  • Episode 64-The Parent Pivot with Steve and Julia Cummings
    2025/07/17

    Your role as a parent doesn’t end when your kids grow up—it pivots. Steve and Julia Cummings—authors of The Parent Pivot and hosts of The Parent Pivot Podcast—join Jim Burns on HomeWord to talk about the “parent pivot” that occurs when young adults leave the home and the role of a parent changes. They unpack the emotional challenges of watching kids leave home and the hard truth that clinging to control, especially through expectations, often does more harm than good. With deep insight and vulnerability, they share how to stay relationally connected with adult children, even when their choices don’t align with your hopes. They also offer wisdom on grandparenting—what works, what doesn’t, and how to step into that role in a way that supports your adult children, not overrides them.

    The Parent Pivot by Steve and Julie Cummings: https://a.co/d/d9ybhPB
    The Parent Pivot Podcast:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-parent-pivot-podcast/id1666068808
    HomeWord Website:
    https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns’ Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children

    https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

    Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

    https://a.co/d/j0FLCyS

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #SteveCummings #JuliaCummings #ParentPivot #Relationship #Family #College #EmptyNest #Grandparent #Grandparenting #Faith #AdultChildren #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo



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    40 分
  • Episode 63-God in the Middle of the Mess with Cynthia Yanof
    2025/07/10

    Life is messy—but we can trust God through the mess. On this episode of HomeWord, Jim Burns is joined by Cynthia Yanof—wife, mom, blogger, podcast host of MESSmerized, and author of Life is Messy, God is Good. Together they talk about redefining success and failure from a Kingdom perspective, the power of community and friendships, and the importance of parenting with eternity in mind. Cynthia opens up about church hurt, the beauty of the Church despite its flaws, and how to find hope when life doesn’t make sense. As she reminds us: “God orchestrates all things, He has the bigger picture and we can trust Him in that.” If you’re feeling worn out, discouraged, or just in need of perspective—this episode is for you.

    Life Is Messy, God Is Good by Cynthia Yanof: https://a.co/d/j8kMZp0
    HomeWord Website:
    https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns’ Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children

    https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #CynthiaYanoff #Relationships #Family #Church #Faith #Connection #Friends #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo


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    35 分
  • Episode 62-Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Jim Answers Your Questions (Part 2)
    2025/06/26

    You asked—Jim answered…again! In Part 2 of this special listener Q&A, Jim Burns returns with producer Mike to continue addressing tough, honest questions from HomeWord listeners about navigating relationships with adult children. Jim tackles real-life concerns like: Is it ever okay to ask our 26-year-old son to move out? Should we require our adult child to attend church if they live at home? Is it wrong to help them financially? How do we respond when they make choices we disagree with?

    From setting household expectations to conversations around politics and faith, Jim offers practical wisdom with grace and clarity—reminding parents that love and healthy boundaries can coexist, and that their identity isn’t defined by their children’s choices.


    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns’ Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com


    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children

    https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/


    Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

    https://a.co/d/j0FLCyS


    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/


    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #MikeSegovia #Relationships #Family #Finances #Faith #AdultChildren #ProdigalChild #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo



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    39 分
  • Episode 61-Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Jim Answers Your Questions (Part 1)
    2025/06/19

    You asked—Jim answered! In this special listener Q&A episode, Jim Burns is joined by producer Mike to tackle real-life questions submitted by HomeWord listeners. From navigating estranged relationships to managing financial boundaries, Jim offers heartfelt, practical advice rooted in decades of experience and his bestselling book Doing Life with Your Adult Children. What do you do when your adult child walks away from church—or from you? How can you love them without approving of their choices? What does healthy boundary-setting really look like? Jim opens up with personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a consistent message of hope for parents walking through tough seasons. Whether you're navigating a strained relationship or simply seeking wisdom for this new season of life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

    Reconnecting With Your Estranged Child by Tina Gilbertson: https://a.co/d/doGWGDi


    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life With Your Adult Children

    https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/


    Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

    https://a.co/d/j0FLCyS


    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/


    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #MikeSegovia #Relationships #Family #Finances #Faith #ProdigalChild #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo


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    46 分
  • Episode 60-From Porn, Infidelity and Shame to Victory: Your Best Days Can be Ahead of You with Chris Cannon
    2025/06/12

    A recent Barna study reveals that 62% of men report struggling with sex addiction or challenges related to pornography—yet only 1 in 10 churches offer resources to help. In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Chris Cannon, founder and Executive Director of Sword and Shovel and leader in HomeWord’s Pastor-to-Pastor ministry, shares his personal journey from early exposure to pornography at age 8 to finding healing through grace, confession, and community. Chris unpacks how fantasy and secrecy can entrap men, and why honest relationships—especially with other men—are essential for recovery. He offers wisdom on navigating hard conversations with spouses, confronting shame, and learning to be truly seen. If you're struggling, you're not alone—and there is real hope, healing, and freedom ahead.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Celebrate Recovery: https://celebraterecovery.com/

    Pure Desire: https://puredesire.org/
    Sexaholics Anonymous:
    https://www.sa.org/

    Every Man’s Battle: https://newlife.com/workshops/every-mans-battle-sexual-integrity-workshop/

    Restore: https://newlife.com/workshops/restore-workshop-healing-after-betrayal-trauma/

    Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/

    Links:

    Sword and Shovel: https://www.swordandshovel.com/

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com


    Order Jim’s Books:

    A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

    https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/


    Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/


    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #ChrisCannon #Porn #Pornography #Addiction #Infidelity #Family #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo



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    37 分
  • Episode 59-The Path Out of Loneliness with Dr. Mark Mayfield
    2025/06/05

    God created us with a deep need for connection—not on social media, but real, meaningful connection. Dr. Mark Mayfield joins Jim Burns to unpack the growing epidemic of loneliness and its serious impact on our physical and emotional health. They talk about how loneliness affects children as well as adults, and how people often try to numb it in unhealthy ways. Dr. Mayfield shares a personal story of caring for his grandparents that helped shape his understanding of true connection. He also offers practical tools for parents to slow down, pay attention, and be fully present with their kids because as Jim says, “We can live with our kids and not be present with them.” This conversation is full of insight, encouragement, and hope for anyone feeling the weight of disconnection.


    The Path Out of Loneliness by Dr. Mark Mayfield: https://a.co/d/13KYoCg

    HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

    HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

    Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

    HomeWord+ Online Courses: https://homeword.com/homeword-plus/

    Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905

    Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com


    Order Jim’s Books:

    Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/


    Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/


    Keywords/Hashtags

    #HomeWord #JimBurns #DrMarkMayfield #Loneliness #Connection #ChristianParenting #Family #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo



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    41 分