HomeWord with Jim Burns

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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    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 role grandparents can play in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Drawing from his book Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, Larry shares the three major challenges many grandparents face—geographic, relational, and spiritual—and how to navigate them with wisdom and grace. Together they explore the biblical call to intentionally disciple the next generation and why grandparents are a vital part of a child’s faith journey. Larry also offers hope for families facing distance or estrangement and encourages churches and parents to partner with grandparents in building a lasting legacy of faith. Resources: Legacy CoalitionGrand Monday Nights: Free weekly webinar to help you grow as a Christian grandparentLegacy Grandparenting Summit - March 19-21Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers by Larry FowlerLong-Distance Grandparenting by Wayne RiceGod Made Your Body by Dr. Jim BurnsRefreshing Your Marriage Conference - March 27-28HomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutUnderstanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesKeywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #LarryFowler #LegacyCoalition #Grandparenting #Grandparent #Grandkids #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    44 min

  2. FEB 26

    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 God—and what the research is revealing about their faith. From digital connection and mental health to shifting definitions of acceptance, they unpack the seven biggest spiritual questions shaping this generation. Tanita challenges the Church to consider whether we’re truly forming young people, not just welcoming them, while Jim encourages parents to let their kids lean into doubt as part of healthy spirituality. This hopeful conversation reminds families that God’s love isn’t based on performance, but on identity—and that truth changes everything. Resources: Tanita Maddox’s websiteWhat Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God: Seven Questions About Life and Faith by Dr. Tanita MaddoxWorship with Teenagers: Adolescent Spirituality and Congregational Practice by Eric MathisThe Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Dr. Lisa DamourRefreshing Your Marriage Conference - March 27-28HomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutUnderstanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesKeywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #TanitaMaddox #Faith #GenZ #YoungLife #MentalHealth #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    35 min

  3. FEB 19

    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 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 the power of intentional listening, asking meaningful questions, and learning how each person uniquely receives love. He walks through the five love languages and why assuming others feel loved the way we do quietly damages relationships. This episode offers simple, practical habits couples can start today to rebuild connection and make love unmistakably clear. Resources: Learn More about Dr. Chapman and the 5 Love LanguagesThe 5 Love Languages® book by Dr. Gary ChapmanThe 5 Love Languages® of Children book by Dr. Gary Chapman5 Love Languages® QuizThe Love Language™ That Matters Most book by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie ParrottThe 5 Love Languages® Premium AssessmentDr. Gary Chapman’s ResourcesHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutUnderstanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesKeywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #DrGaryChapman #5LoveLanguages #LoveLanguage #Faith #Christian #Marriage #Wife #Husband #Parenting #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    38 min

  4. FEB 12

    Episode 90-"I Choose Love" with Chip Ingram

    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 costly. He shares practical ways to shift from inward-focused living to daily acts that cultivate humility and care for others. This episode invites listeners to see people through the same grace-filled lens God uses with us and to live out love in tangible, transformative ways. Resources: I Choose Love: How to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself by Chip IngramI Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life by Chip IngramHoly Ambition: Turning God-Shaped Dreams Into Reality by Chip IngramLiving On The EdgeRefreshing Your Marriage Conference - March 27-28HomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutUnderstanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesKeywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #ChipIngram #Love #Faith #Christian #Marriage #Wife #Husband #Parenting #AdultChildren #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    38 min

  5. FEB 5

    Episode 89-How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life with Arlene Pellicane

    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 PellicaneArlene Pellicane’s WebsiteNational Marriage Week - Feb 7-14San Antonio Marriage InitiativeRefreshing Your Marriage Conference - March 27-28Episode 44-Making Marriage Easier with Arlene PellicaneHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 Keywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #ArlenePellicane #Faith #Christian #Marriage #Wife #Husband #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    37 min

  6. JAN 29

    Episode 88-Faith, Work, Tech and Family with Paul Taylor

    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 & TechTransforming The Bay With ChristEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy KellerMake Work Matter by Dr. Michaela O'DonnellHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 Keywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #PaulTaylor #Faith #Christian #Parenting #Family #AI #Technology #Pornography #Work #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    39 min

  7. JAN 22

    Episode 87-Good News for Parents with Adam Griffin

    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 GriffinThe Family Discipleship PodcastThe Family Discipleship Podcast Episode 124: Holy GritHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 Keywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #AdamGriffin #Faith #Christian #Parenting #Family #Mother #Father #Biblical #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    36 min

  8. JAN 15

    Episode 86-One Choice Away from Change with Justin and Trisha Davis

    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, the devastating impact of an affair, and the courageous choices that led to healing. This conversation dives deep into breaking destructive cycles and the power of confession. With honesty, humility, and hope, Justin and Trisha show what forgiveness, responsibility, and lasting change truly look like—reminding us that healing what’s broken can stop the pain from repeating. Resources: One Choice Away from Change by Justin and Trisha DavisBeyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn't Good Enough by Justin and Trisha DavisRefine Us MinistriesHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comOrder 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 Keywords/Hashtags #HomeWord #DrJimBurns #JustinDavis #TrishaDavis #OneChoiceAwayFromChange #RefineUsMinistries #Faith #Christian #Marriage #Family #Biblical #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo Send a text

    34 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Jim Burns
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 HomeWord with Jim Burns
  • Show Website
    HomeWord with Jim Burns

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