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
115 episodes
Episode 115-The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women with Dr. Gary and Barbie Rosberg
Husbands, are you aware that your wife has unique sexual needs? Wives, do you recognize that your husband does too? And married couples—are you even talking about it? According to today’s guests, Dr. Gary and Barbie Rosberg, many couples don...
Episode 114: The Impossible Kid: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child with Love and Grace with guest Lucille Williams
Raising a strong-willed child can seem like a daily fight that leaves everyone exhausted on the battlefield. How do you parent these feisty little individuals with love while maintaining your sanity? On today’s episode, Jim speaks with autho...
Episode 113-Randy Phillips: Helping Your Kids Make Good Choices
How do you raise a child who knows how to say no when the whole world is saying yes? Jim Burns sits down with Randy Phillips, pastor, author, and founding member of the Dove Award-winning group Phillips, Craig, and Dean, to talk about his child...
Episode 112-Doug Fields: A Good Marriage is a C.A.K.E. Walk?
Great marriages don't happen by accident; they're built through intentional habits practiced daily. Jim Burns and Doug Fields return to share the C.A.K.E. framework: Curiosity, Ask Questions, Keep Digging, and Express Empathy, a practi...
Episode 111-Getting Ready for Marriage with Doug Fields
Most couples spend months planning the perfect wedding, but how much time are they actually spending preparing for the marriage itself? In this episode, Jim Burns and Doug Fields, co-authors of Getting Ready for Marriage, discuss what ...
Episode 110-Kristen Jenson: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids
In a world where pornography is only a click away, protecting our children requires intentional conversations before exposure happens. Joining Dr. Jim Burns on this episode is Kristen Jenson, best-selling author and founder of Defend Young M...
Episode 109-Hope in the Darkness with Robbie Frawley and Dave Durbin
Sometimes God's greatest work begins in our deepest pain. In this episode, Jim Burns sits down with Robbie Frawley, CEO of UCB Ireland and radio broadcaster, and Dave Durbin, U.S. Ambassador for UCB Ireland and leader of the annual Christian...
Episode 108-Combating Passivity in Fatherhood with Brad Flurry
What does it take to be a dad who leads with integrity, humility, and purpose? In this episode of HomeWord, Jim Burns sits down with Brad Flurry—retired Marine and Executive Pastor at Kingsland Baptist Church—to share ...
Episode 107-Tim Timmons: Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude
Maybe the greatest lessons are learned in life's hardest seasons. Tim Timmons is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, worship leader, author, and founder of 10,000 MINUTES whose music and ministry have been shaped by living with incurable ...
Episode 106-Steve Otey: Transforming How Families Think About Smartphones
When is the right time to give your child a smartphone—and what are the risks of giving one too soon? In this episode, Dr. Burns sits down with Steve Otey to discuss smartphone readiness, family technology boundaries, and why many experts en...
Episode 105-Building a Strong Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage with Brad and Heidi Mitchell
What happens when a marriage is rebuilt from deep betrayal—and prayer becomes the turning point that changes everything? In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Brad and Heidi Mitchell, founders of Build Your Marriage,...
Episode 104-Finding the Love You Didn't Receive: Your Journey from Broken to Blessed with John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg
On this week’s episode of HomeWord, Jim Burns welcomes special guests John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, to discuss their powerful new book, Your Journey from Broken to Blessed. Together, they share per...
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...