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 relying on the Holy Spirit softens hearts when conflict hits. They explore why communication breakdowns derail most marriages and how shifting from a “serve me” mindset to Christ-like service changes everything. In a culture that treats marriage as disposable, this conversation reframes it as a profound blessing—and a refining gift worth fighting for.

Resources:

• Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life by Arlene Pellicane
• Arlene Pellicane’s Website
• National Marriage Week - Feb 7-14
• San Antonio Marriage Initiative
• Refreshing Your Marriage Conference - March 27-28
• Episode 44-Making Marriage Easier with Arlene Pellicane
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com

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• PRE-ORDER Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Releases May 5, 2026)

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

• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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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 two decades of pastoral ministry, Paul offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective on technology that’s now “as ubiquitous as electricity.” He challenges families to think carefully about their children using AI and shares practical wisdom for letting technology help without letting it replace formation. Paul also introduces the idea of “vocational disintegration,” where faith and work live in separate compartments—and why that divide is costing us more than we realize. He closes with three powerful prayers for the workplace and a compelling question: what would change if you went to work each day with a deep awareness of the Spirit?

Resources:

• Faith, Work & Tech
• Transforming The Bay With Christ
• Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy Keller
• Make Work Matter by Dr. Michaela O'Donnell
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• 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:

• PRE-ORDER Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Releases May 5, 2026)

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

• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #PaulTaylor #Faith #Christian #Parenting #Family #AI #Technology #Pornography #Work #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

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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 face today. Adam gently dismantles the myth of perfect parenting, reminding us that guilt, shame, and anxiety are not the fruit of walking with God. Instead, our children need to see imperfect parents who model repentance, grace, and trust in a perfect God. This episode offers biblical counsel for releasing performance-driven parenting and embracing joy—even in the exhausting and frustrating seasons. Ultimately, it’s an invitation to parents to find freedom in Jesus Christ.

Resources:

• Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens by Adam Griffin
• The Family Discipleship Podcast
• The Family Discipleship Podcast Episode 124: Holy Grit
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• 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:

• PRE-ORDER Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Releases May 5, 2026)

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

• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

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#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #AdamGriffin #Faith #Christian #Parenting #Family #Mother #Father #Biblical #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

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