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. 5d ago

    Episode 110-Kristen Jenson: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids

    In 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 can have on young minds, including how it shapes unhealthy beliefs about sex, relationships, and self-worth. Together, she and Jim discuss why early conversations with children matter and offer practical guidance for parents navigating this difficult topic. This is an episode every parent needs to hear. Resources: Defend Young MindsGood Pictures Bad Pictures Guide for Girls (Ages 7-12) by Kristen JensonGood Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. (Ages 3-6) by Kristen JensonGood Pictures Bad Pictures (Ages 7-12) by Kristen JensonMy kid Saw Porn—Now What? (Guide)Defend Young Minds on FacebookInstagram: @defendyoungmindsX: @defendYMDefend Young Minds on LinkedInHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comNew Life LiveOrder Jim’s Books: Order Dr. Burns’ new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #KristenJenson #Parenting #GoodPicturesBadPictures #Pornography #Sexuality #Morals #BiblicalMorals #Faith #Christian #Darkness #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

  2. Jun 25

    Episode 109-Hope in the Darkness with Robbie Frawley and Dave Durbin

    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 children, revealing the questions, doubts, and anger he wrestled with along the way. Together, they discuss how God meets us in our pain, why it's okay to bring our hardest questions to Him, and how UCB Ireland is reaching a new generation with the hope of the Gospel. Through stories of faith and perseverance, Robbie reminds listeners that "God's promise is bigger than our moment" and that God is always at work, even in life's darkest seasons. Resources: UCB IrelandUCB Ireland Christian Heritage TourHelp Spread The Gospel in Ireland — Give to UCB IrelandThe Irish Legacy PodcastHomeWord.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: Order Dr. Burns’ new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesA 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 Out#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #RobbieFrawley #DaveDurbin #UCBIreland #Ireland #Gospel #Faith #Christian #Darkness #Grief #GenZ #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

  3. Jun 18

    Episode 108-Combating Passivity in Fatherhood with Brad Flurry

    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 loving your spouse first, blessing your children the way God blesses us, and becoming a “yes” dad who leads with intention rather than passivity. Together, they explore why strong families are built on a thriving relationship with God, sacrificial love, and the courage to say, “I’m sorry” when it matters most. Resources: Bias for Action: Combating Passivity in Fatherhood by Brad FlurryGetting Ready for Marriage: A Practical Road Map for Your Journey Together by Jim Burns and Doug FieldsHomeWord.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: Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesA 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 Out#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #BradFlurry #Fatherhood #Dad #Father #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

  4. Jun 11

    Episode 107-Tim Timmons: Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude

    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 approaches faith, suffering, and purpose. Together, they explore surrender, contentment, the importance of Christian community, and why following Jesus happens in the 10,000 minutes of everyday life—not just on Sunday mornings. Resources: Tim Timmons’ websiteWaking Up Again: A Journey of Grief & Gratitude by Tim & Hilary Timmons10,000 MINUTESI Can Only Imagine 2 (movie)HomeWord.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: Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 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 Realities#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #TimTimmons #Grief #Darkness #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Even If Credits Even If · Tim Timmons Even If / Everywhere I Go ℗ 2026 Tim Timmons, under exclusive license to Anotherland Released on: 2026-02-20 Producer: Tim Timmons Writer: BART MARSHALL MILLARD Writer: BENJAMIN MICHAEL GLOVER Writer: DAVID ARTHUR GARCIA Writer: TIMOTHY HOWARD TIMMONS Writer: CRYSTAL LYNN LEWIS Send us Fan Mail

  5. Jun 4

    Episode 106-Steve Otey: Transforming How Families Think About Smartphones

    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 surrounding their impact on children's mental and emotional health. Most importantly, they explore how parents can use technology decisions as opportunities to shape their children's hearts and strengthen family relationships. Resources: Suppose You Give A Kid A Smartphone by Steve and Sara OteyEngage Family Ministries Website9 Square in the Air WebsiteFree Resources: Our Phone Foundation and the Tech PledgeHomeWord.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: Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 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 Realities#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #SteveOtey #Technology #Parenting #Smartphones #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

  6. May 28

    Episode 105-Building a Strong Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage with Brad and Heidi Mitchell

    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 rebuilt trust and connection in their relationship. The conversation highlights the power of spiritual intimacy through praying together and inviting God into the center of marriage. They also speak to couples in spiritually mismatched marriages, offering hope and practical guidance for unity despite spiritual differences. Resources: Build Your Marriage—Brad and Heidi Mitchell’s websiteBuild Your Marriage With Prayer by Brad & Heidi MitchellBuild Your Marriage One Day at a Time: Questions to Help You and Your Spouse Connect at a Deeper Level by Brad & Heidi MitchellThe 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women by Dr. Gary & Barbie RosbergSurviving a Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage by Lee & Leslie StrobelHomeWord.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: Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope 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 Realities#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #BradMitchell #HeidiMitchell #Marriage #BuildYourMarriage #Affair #Restoration #Husband #Wife #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

  7. May 21

    Episode 104-Finding the Love You Didn't Receive: Your Journey from Broken to Blessed with John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg

    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 conversation and biblical encouragement, John and Kari reveal how Christ can bring restoration, hope, and blessing even through life’s deepest challenges. This inspiring episode will encourage listeners to trust God’s grace and discover that healing and renewal are possible through Him. Resources: HomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.comGuest Info: Strongfamilies.comBook: Your Journey From Broken to BlessedBook: The BlessingOrder Jim’s Books: Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Released 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 #BrokentoBlessed #TheBlessing #Hope #StrongFamilies #Restoration #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

  8. May 14

    Episode 103-When Your Adult Child Strays with Paige Clingenpeel

    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 healthy boundaries while continuing to build connection, and practical ways to mend strained relationships. If your adult child has strayed, this episode is a reminder that the story isn’t over—and there is still hope. Resources: Order Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope Paige Clingenpeel’s websiteEmbracing Your Season PodcastFollow Paige on InstagramReconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship by Tina GilbertsonBoundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John TownsendHomeWord.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: 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 #PaigeClingenpeel #Parenting #AdultChildren #Boundaries #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Send us Fan Mail

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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
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 HomeWord with Jim Burns
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