Terese Talk - Family Life

Imagine a physician. A Bible teacher. And an international humanitarian. Now, imagine they are all the same person. That’s Lina AbuJamra. She is the keynote speaker at this year’s Lyfe Women’s Conference in Johnson City. Listen as she talks to Terese Main about staying close to Jesus in the middle of life’s trials. That’s the focus of her book, "Still Standing." Teres...

This time of year, parents are facing a myriad of emotions. Many have worked hard for more than a dozen years to prepare their kids to launch. And now they are, leaving a giant void, and heartache behind. If you’ve got a student heading out of the house and off to college, we’ve got help. Terese Main talks with Dr. Joannie DeBrito, a family and marriage therapist with more than 30 year...

You might not feel like you fit the traditional mold of a “Christian Woman.” The reality is, none of us do. The church is filled with all different kinds of women. From different backgrounds, leading different lives, with different experiences, all for God’s glory. The upcoming Lyfe Women’s Conference aims to bring together all of those types of women for a time of learning...

Marriage is a beautiful gift. And also, one of the hardest relationships we face in life. It’s been said that “Marriage is one of God’s primary workshops for change.” So, how can we grow, and change, to be more like Christ, along with our spouse?   Rich and Wendy Crawford, are marriage counselors with Focus … Read More Read More

The Bible is full of gardens. From Eden to Eternity, they are a place to worship, nourish ourselves, and to work. There is so much we can learn from our earthly gardens too. Maybe you’ve spent months toiling and are now reaping the harvest. It’s evidence of God’s faithfulness. Andrea Burke is a Rochester, NY … Read More Read More

Her voice is powerful—and not just with her singing—but with what she has to say. CeCe Winans has become a beacon in the world of Christian music—from a career with her family in the 90s to worship anthems you hear on the radio today. I was hardly a Christian when you were first making music…and … Read More Read More

What does it mean to be healthy? If you watch all the medicine commercials on TV, you might think you have to pop ten pills a day to reach optimum health. Or you might subscribe to a more holistic approach, that considers the mental and spiritual health, along with the physical. Dr. Pam Grover has … Read More Read More

Do you sometimes feel like you and your spouse aren’t on the same page? You need to talk it out. Jeniffer Dake is a Christian speaker and author who has taken almost three decades of experience and turned it into conversation starters for couples. It’s called “Stuff We Fight About,” and includes questions like this: … Read More Read More

Imagine finding out your mother didn’t want you to live. But here you are—alive. That’s the reality for Melissa Odham. She is an abortion survivor. And she’s not alone. Now, she heads up the Abortion Survivor’s Network. After she found out what she had survived, from her adoptive parents, she sought out her biological mom. … Read More Read More

Would you let your Kindergartener go swimming in a tank full of sharks? You are anytime you let them go on the internet unsupervised. It’s a playground for predators. In fact, 88% of trafficking is now taking place online. Terese Talks with Lisa Hanson, CEO and Founder of Power over Predators. Her work today is … Read More Read More

Do you ever feel like life is one loss after another? All the little things start piling up. And as each one of these beautiful things comes to a natural end. Each leaves a hole in your heart. And then the tears began. In this episode, Terese explores what the Bible says about your tears, … Read More Read More

It’s a role often unseen—but deeply influential. The role of a mother. When you look at successful families, you’ll often find a sweet, quiet spirit in the shadows. That is the case with Helen Smallbone. You probably know her daughter, Rebecca St. James, or her sons, Luke and Joel of For King & Country. They’re … Read More Read More

It’s something we don’t like to talk about. It’s something we don’t even like to think about. But the reality is 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience some sort of child sexual abuse. It’s usually perpetrated by someone the child knows. Those are the stats from the CDC. Those numbers are … Read More Read More

The holidays are full of landmines for single people. It can really put a damper on the season. Sherry Anne has endured the questions for years and will be sharing during our upcoming Family Life Singles Conference, happening January 20th through 22nd. Find out more about the conference here. Learn more about Sherry Anne’s ministry … Read More Read More

God never promises an easy life. In fact, the Bible tells us we will have trouble. And so often, those trials lead us right into the arms of Jesus. For the Kelly family, their second born, Hunter represented so much promise. The son of Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, Hunter was born … Read More Read More

God knew what He was doing he created four seasons. There’s spring where everything is new and blooming. Summer is warm and relaxing. Along comes fall, where you may experience loss. Finally, winter arrives. How does each season apply to our spiritual life? What should we be learning? What should we be doing? Find out … Read More Read More

It’s the foundation of our faith. Our guide for living. But what do you really know about the Bible? Let’s dig into God’s Word, literally. From Bible history, to the treasures in the pages today, you’re bound to learn something you didn’t know about the Bible. Terese Main is a wife, mom and flawed human. … Read More Read More

Do you ever feeling like you’re doing all the “mom things,” but your heart isn’t really in it? Author Kristen Wetherell says the key to fulfillment is looking to Jesus, for our example and encouragement. Connect with her ministry and her book, Humble Moms here. Terese Main is a wife, mom and flawed human. Above … Read More Read More

Did you finish your Spring Cleaning? Did you even start? If you’re living in a mess, you might have just accepted it as the way it is. Have you ever wondered if God cares how clean your house is? If your clutter is keeping you from doing what God has for you to do, then … Read More Read More

It’s hard to believe in this day in age, the stigma around mental health issues is still hanging around. We can be loved, redeemed, valuable Christians, and still face mental health issues. Especially for our children, it’s important that we talk about these issues honestly. They are real. And they are something you can live … Read More Read More

Cultural relevance has become a challenge for Christianity. So much in our world is moving and changing like we never imagined. In a world that keeps changing truth, how can we help our teens to focus on the truth of God? Sara Barratt is the author of “Stand Up, Stand Strong” and has advice for … Read More Read More

Are you overwhelmed by your stuff? Have you ever dreamed of getting rid of it all and starting over again? Merissa A. Alink’s family went minimalist extreme by moving out of their house and into an RV. What she learned is in her new book, Living Slower. Connect with her at Little House Living. Terese … Read More Read More

As we look at Easter, it’s easy to miss them. They weren’t the ones who nailed Jesus to the cross. They didn’t beat or mock Him. They didn’t run and hide like many of his followers. They quietly watched. And that’s what makes their role so significant. In this episode, we’re looking at the women … Read More Read More

One day can change everything. No one knows that better than Kechi Okwuchi. She was just a teenager when a day of travel changed everything. Ultimately, her journey brought her closer to God. She’s written a book about persevering in the midst of what would have caused so many others to turn from their faith. … Read More Read More

We serve one powerful Lord, share one beautiful faith, enjoy one grace-filled way to salvation. That one God and Father of all created you—one daughter of the King, chosen and unique. You are an original masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully made for one purpose. You have one life to live for one glory—His! One is the theme of this year’s LYFE Women’s Conference, coming up May 20th and 21st at Cl...