HomeWord with Jim Burns
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, healing and practical resources.
Episodes
103 episodes
Episode 103-When Your Adult Child Strays with Paige Clingenpeel
As children grow into adults, parenting can bring unexpected heartache, distance, and difficult questions. Joining Dr. Jim Burns is licensed teen therapist, wife, and mom of four, Paige Clingenpeel, for a conversation about Jim’s new book, <...
Episode 102-Trading Heartache for Hope: When Your Adult Child Strays…Just Jim
“What do you do when the child you raised chooses a completely different path?”Join Jim Burns as he discusses his new book, When Your Adult Child Strays. When adult children walk away from the values, fai...
Episode 101-Building a Financial Life with Purpose with John Coleman
Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the mindset behind how we earn, spend, and give. In this episode, Dr. Burns sits down with John Coleman—investor, author, and speaker—to unpack how our beliefs about money shape our marriages, our ki...
Episode 100-The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half with Dr. Kerry Burnight
No matter your age, this episode offers practical insight for thriving in the second half of life. Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Kerry Burnight, a leading gerontologist and expert dedicated to improving how we experience aging. Together, they u...
Episode 99-Blended and Blessed: Building Unity and Healing Through the Beatitudes with Inés Franklin
Your biggest mistakes don’t disqualify you—they often become the very place where God shows His mercy. In this episode, Inés Franklin joins Dr. Jim Burns. She shares her powerful story of brokenness, hard choices, and the moment God revealed...
Episode 98-Dr. Mark Mayfield: Lessons on Mental and Emotional Health
*This episode contains adult themes that are not suitable for children.What if the most powerful way to help your child through mental health struggles isn’t fixing them—but learning how to truly see, hear, and walk with them t...
Episode 97-Help! I’m Ruining My Kids with Abbey Wedgeworth
Why are so many parents today overwhelmed, overstimulated, and quietly carrying shame? Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Abbey Wedgeworth—wife, mom, Bible teacher, and author—for a powerful conversation on breaking free from parental shame and retu...
Episode 96-The Burning Heart Adventure with Becky Tirabassi
*Today’s episode contains adult themes that are not suitable for children.What if one divine encounter could completely change the direction of your life? Today, Becky Tirabassi joins Dr. Jim Burns for a powerful and deeply personal ...
Episode 95-The Marriage Game Plan with George and Tondra Gregory
Do you have a game plan for your marriage? Jim Burns welcomes George and Tondra Gregory—marriage coaches and chaplains for the LA Chargers—who are passionate about helping couples build strong, Christ-centered relationships through practical...
Episode 94-Faith, Doubt and God’s Mysterious Timing with Laurie Short
Have you ever wondered what God is doing in your life—especially when you can’t feel His presence? In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns is joined by Laurie Short who shares her personal journey through singleness, disappointment, and learning to t...
Episode 93-Helping Grandparents Have a Great Impact on Their Grandchildren with Larry Fowler
Distance, family tension, and spiritual differences can make grandparenting hard—but they don’t have to stop your impact. In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, to discuss the powerful ro...
Episode 92-What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God with Tanita Maddox
What if Gen Z needs to hear one truth more than anything else: You are loved for who you are, not what you do. In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Dr. Tanita Tualla Maddox of Young Life to explore what Gen Z is really asking about ...
Episode 91-The Love Language That Matters Most with Dr. Gary Chapman
Are you feeling disconnected in your marriage? In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The Five Love Languages, to unpack why people who genuinely care for each other still...
Episode 90-"I Choose Love" with Chip Ingram
What does it actually mean to live a life of humility in a culture that constantly points us back to ourselves? Dr. Jim Burns is joined by author and teaching pastor Chip Ingram for a thoughtful conversation on how Scripture defines greatnes...
Episode 89-How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life with Arlene Pellicane
Marriage isn’t meant to be frictionless—but it is meant to be transformative. Arlene Pellicane joins Dr. Jim Burns to unpack the growing pains of marriage, why the hard seasons can actually make it good, and how relyin...
Episode 88-Faith, Work, Tech and Family with Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor—co-founder of Faith, Work & Tech and director of Unify—joins the conversation to unpack how AI is reshaping families, education, and vocation. With a background in engineering from Stanford, a master’s in theology, and nearly...
Episode 87-Good News for Parents with Adam Griffin
Your kids don’t need a perfect parent—just a parent who knows how to follow a perfect God. Dr. Jim Burns is joined by pastor, author, and podcast host Adam Griffin for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the real pressures parents f...
Episode 86-One Choice Away from Change with Justin and Trisha Davis
What happens when a marriage looks successful on the outside—but is quietly unraveling behind the scenes? Justin and Trisha Davis, authors, speakers, and founders of Refine Us Ministries, join Dr. Jim Burns to share the raw story of how thei...
Episode 85-Surrendered Sexuality with Juli Slattery
*Listener discretion is advised: This episode contains discussions of adult themes.If parents are silent about sex and sexuality, their children will be discipled by the culture. On this episode of HomeWord<...
Episode 84- What It Takes to Make a Marriage Work with Kevin Thompson (Part 2)
What if the key to deeper intimacy in marriage isn’t trying harder—but learning to partner better? In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Jim Burns is joined again by Kevin Thompson—speaker, author, and married-life pastor at Bayside Church—to ...
Episode 83- What It Takes to Make a Marriage Work with Kevin Thompson (Part 1)
Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they’re built. In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Kevin Thompson—speaker, author, husband, father, and married-life pastor at Bayside Church in California—for an honest convers...
Episode 82-When a Loved One Strays from Faith: What to Do About It with Jim Burns
“How do I influence my child who no longer believes in God?” “What do I do when my adult kids won’t let me talk about faith with my grandkids?” These are painful questions—but in this episode, Dr. Jim Burns offers hope and practical guidance...
Episode 81-How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment and Greater Intimacy with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns welcomes back psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Morgan Cutlip. They dive into the true weight of the “mental load” in marriage, unpacking how this hidden burden shapes d...
Episode 80-Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Many moms quietly carry the weight of everyone else’s needs — often at the expense of their own. In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a psychologist, bestselling author, and soug...
Episode 79-Teaching the Bible to Kids with Humor with Wayne Rice
Can humor help kids connect with Bible truths? Dr. Jim Burns welcomes back Wayne Rice — co-founder of Youth Specialties, Legacy Coalition member, veteran youth ministry leader, author of over 30 books, and bluegrass enthusiast — for a lively...