HomeWord with Jim Burns

I n 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 Minds, as she shares the personal journey that led her to advocate for protecting children from pornography. Kristen reveals the alarming impact pornography ca...

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 Heritage Tour. Robbie shares his journey through profound loss, including the death of his mother at a young age and later the heartbreaking loss of two...

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 how God redeemed his own story of growing up with an abusive and absent father and shaped his passion for helping dads lead their families well. Brad offers practical wisdom on lovi...

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 cancer for more than two decades. In this conversation with Jim Burns, Tim shares how embracing each day as a gift from God has transformed the way he app...

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 encourage parents to delay smartphones as long as possible. They also examine the growing concerns over social media's addictive features and the lawsuits s...

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 , for a conversation on restoring broken relationships and building Christ-centered marriages. They share their story of healing after deep brokenness and betrayal, and how God rebui...

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 personal stories of pain, struggle, and redemption, offering a heartfelt reminder that no family is perfect and no season of brokenness is beyond God’s healing touch. Through honest co...

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, When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope . Together, they discuss why many young adults are walking away from their faith, how parents can set h...

“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, faith, and commitments they were raised with, parents can be left feeling confused, heartbroken, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, Jim offers compassionate guidance for parents naviga...

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 kids, and our future. They explore the difference between good and bad debt, how to raise financially wise children, and why chasing wealth without purpose can q...

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 unpack why a joy-filled mindset—not circumstances—is the key to aging well, and how joy can exist even when life is hard. Kerry shares “The Core Four” for longe...

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 His redemptive nature in a way that changed everything. She opens up about facing her past with honesty, navigating the challenges of blending families, and d...

*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 toward healing? Joining Jim Burns today is Mark Mayfield—licensed professional counselor, author, and professor—for a timely and honest conversation on parenting and mental...

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 returning to the truth of the Gospel. Abbey shares how shame pulls us away from God, while conviction gently invites us back—and why comparison is stealing joy fro...

*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 conversation about redemption, identity, and the life-changing power of a relationship with God. From a past marked by addiction, sexual impurity, brokenness, and sea...

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 tools and faith-based wisdom. In this episode, they unpack what it looks like to create a marriage game plan, why being proactive matters, and how returning t...

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 trust God’s timing even when the path didn’t look the way she expected. She reflects on how God often opens doors we weren’t looking for and how those unexpecte...

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 role grandparents can play in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Drawing from his book Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers , Larry shares the three major...

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 God—and what the research is revealing about their faith. From digital connection and mental health to shifting definitions of acceptance, they unpack the seve...

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 feel emotionally distant. Dr. Chapman explains the concept of the emotional “love tank” and how unmet needs—not lack of effort—often drive frustration in families. They talk about...

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 greatness through service rather than status. Chip explains why love is more than a feeling—it’s a deliberate choice to give, serve, and sacrifice, even when it’s cost...

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 serv...

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 famili...

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, ou...

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 their marriage nearly ended after ten years—and how God brought real restoration. They open up about pouring everything into ministry while neglecting each other,...