HomeWord with Jim Burns

From the HomeWord Archives - Dr. Jim Burns' conversation with the late Zig Ziglar on moving away from the kind of existence without any sense of anticipation that life in Christ can get any better than what they already know.

It takes passion and purpose to live a life that's better than just "good." Parent and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with the always inspiring Zig Ziglar about "Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live."

On Season 4 of NBC's reality hit, "The Biggest Loser," Julie Hadden came within 8 pounds of becoming the first woman to ever win the show. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with this inspiratioanal wife and stay-at-home mom as she talks about what she gained by going on the program.

Julie Hadden's weight was keeping her from being the wife her husband needed - and the mom her four-year-old son really wanted. She talks with Dr. Jim Burns about what motivated her to try out for NBC's "The Biggest Loser" - and what it feels like to gain so muich worth after losing so much weight!

Following Christ doesn't guarantee tremendous financial gain - but it doesn't mean you're sentenced to heartache and strife either! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with pastor and author Wayne Cordeiro on the theme of "Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances."

Mother Teresa once said, "You'll never know that Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have." Parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Wayne Cordeiro about what to do when you hit rock bottom - and contentment seems like an elusive dream.

During his teens, John Baker discovered that alcohol helped to take away his insecurities and pain - at least temporarily. He'll talk with Dr. Jim Burns about why he now celebrates his recovery from addiction.

More and more Americans are turning to drugs and alcohol to deal with their feelings of loneliness and pain. Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author John Baker of Celebrate Recovery Ministries about how to find "Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits" without drugs and alcohol.

To many kids, reading the Bible is a "spiritual requirement" - but it's not much fun. Dr. Jim Burns talks with pastor and author Mark Oestreicher from The Youth Cartel about tips for helping to get your children "fired up" about Scripture.

The only consistent thing about your teenager is . . . Inconsistency! Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and youth expert Mark Oestreicher about practical steps you can take for gaining a better understanding of what is going on inside the mind of your teen.

Your "style" of parenting has as much to do with your son or daughter's personality as it does your own! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Dr. John Trent on this most important topic.

So many parents aspire to just do a "normal" job of raising their kids. But as Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. John Trent, you'll discover the keys to unlocking your own unique parenting "style."

Moms who respect and admire healthy masculinity can make their boys believe they can grow up to become great men. Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on this subject with author Rick Johnson.

Boys attack life with an exhilarating exuberance - but they still need a parent's guidance to prepare them for adulthood. Dr. Jim Burns talks about this need with Rick Johnson, author of the book, That's My Son.

Many church-going kids are growing up learning "the Gospel of Sin Management" rather than developing a real relationship with the Lord. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Doug Fields and Dr. Kara Powell about what it takes to create an environment for kids to develop a faith that sticks.