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God and Human Suffering: Part 2
Where is God When It Hurts? Part 2 of 3 on God and Human Suffering Tragedy after tragedy. Hurt upon hurt. Everyday it seems we hear more sad or heartbreaking news....
Podcast 098: Lessening the Negative Impact of a Resentful Former Spouse
The EX Factor: Lessening the Negative Impact of a Resentful Former Spouse We'll guide listeners through the "wisdom principles" of creating as positive a relationship as possible, with your former spouse....
God and Human Suffering: Part 1
Where was God in Las Vegas? Part 1 of 3 on God and Human Suffering We have heard the unbelievable story of craziness and tragedy too many times. This time, it...
eZine #45: Talking to your Kids about Porn
Our single most popular Parenting Talk is “Protecting Your Kids Online.” One of the specific things we address is how to talk to kids about pornography. I remember feeling significantly intimated....
Podcast 097: The Challenge of Rebuilding Trust in Marriage
Betrayed: The Challenge of Rebuilding Trust Learn the steps in recovering from the devastating effects of a BETRAYAL in a marriage whether an affair, a sexual addiction or lying about a...
Podcast 096: Building Confidence in Your Kids
Indelible Imprint: Getting Straight A’s on your Parent Report Card (Building Confidence in Your Kids) Like Parenting 101, we aim to help parents realize the 6 keys ways that they can...
eZine #44: The “How To’s” of Digital Protection for Your Kids
The “How To’s” of Digital Protection for Your Kids I’m not sure if you have seen the recent documentary called “Over 18” but it includes a story that is quite disturbing....
Podcast 095: RECOVERY 8—Practical Tips Toward Porn Recovery
Podcast 95: RECOVERY 8—The Hard Facts of the Porn Hurdle—Practical Tips toward Recovery Practical and pragmatic best practices to help individuals grasp how huge porn recovery is and what are the...
FUSION DVD SERIES On Sale NOW
Fusion 2:1 DVD Series is on sale now at the DFR website store. Get your couple package today! Fusion 2:1 DVD Series inspires an authentic, God-centered marriage. Learn timeless biblical truths for...
Podcast 094: Marriage FUSION 6 —The Difference of FAITH
FUSION 6: FUSION Finale—The Difference of FAITH Learn the importance of putting God first in your lives and how it will maximize your marriage. How is that best accomplished? What does...
eZine #43: Facing Grief as a Couple
Grief is a terribly difficult thing to sort through for anyone. It’s additionally complicated, though, when you are grieving as a couple. It’s one thing when there is a loss in...
Podcast 093: RECOVERY 7—Renewing Your Polluted Mind
Podcast 93: RECOVERY 7—Renewing your Polluted Mind—What, Where, When & How Can your thought-life be cleaned up? Get help renewing your polluted mind and regain the purity and innocence in your...
Parenting: Are you the primary influence in your child’s life?
INDELIBLE IMPRINT—Getting Straight A’s on your Parenting Report Card and Becoming the Primary Influence in Your Child’s Life. Are you the primary influence in your children’s life? Indelible. Not as common...
Podcast 092: RECOVERY 6 — Neurological Effects of Pornography Addiction
Podcast 92: RECOVERY—Your Brain on Porn—Understanding the Powerful Neurological Effects of Pornography Addiction What do hours online watching porn really do to your brain? How does addiction work? Why is porn...
eZine #42: Protecting your kids from Predators
I remember when I was a kid, I could tell my Mom I was going outside to play and it was as simple as that. She may want to know how...