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Learning how to protect kids online can feel like aiming at a moving target. Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson to cut through the overwhelm with practical guidance for today's digital world—including AI porn, safer devices, and why technology alone won't protect your family. If you're raising kids in a digital world, this conversation will help you take the next right step.
Show Notes and Resources
Find the documentary "Into the Light" and other resources at intothelightministries.ca

Also find "Parenting and Pornography Masterclass"
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Blended and Blessed at blendedandblessed.com
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You swore it'd be the last time. But the cycle keeps repeating. If you've been wondering how to quit pornography, you're probably discovering it's harder than willpower alone. Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson for an honest conversation about why porn is so difficult to escape, what keeps people stuck, and why lasting freedom is still possible. If you're tired of hiding or losing hope, this episode is for you.
Show Notes and Resources
Find the documentary "Into the Light" and other resources at intothelightministries.ca

Also find "Parenting and Pornography Masterclass"
Find information about our Weekend to Remember marriage getaway at weekendtoremember.com
Blended and Blessed at blendedandblessed.com
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
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Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
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Porn feels closer than ever, and most parents aren't sure how to talk about it until it's already in the house. If you've been wondering how to talk to kids about pornography, Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a real conversation about preparing your kids before the internet gets there first. He'll help you tackle the awkward conversations, hidden fears, and real questions you're carrying as a parent. If you're wondering how to protect your kids without leading with panic or shame, this conversation meets you where you live.
Show Notes and Resources
Find the documentary "Into the Light" and other resources at intothelightministries.ca

Also find "Parenting and Pornography Masterclass"
Find information about our Weekend to Remember marriage getaway at weekendtoremember.com
Blended and Blessed at blendedandblessed.com
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever notice how when relationship trust feels shaky, everything else gets harder? Therapist and author Ron Deal and his wife Nan pull back the curtain on what helps people feel deeply loved, genuinely safe, and truly connected—and why so many couples are missing it. Whether you're carrying resentment, struggling to feel seen, or wondering why your relationship feels stuck, uncover what's fueling the disconnect.
Show Notes and Resources
Find The Mindful Marriage by Ron and Nan Deal on our shop.

Also get Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson

Find information on The Worship Initiative at theworshipinitiative.com

Come to a Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaways by visiting weekendtoremember.com

Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
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You love your spouse. So why are you experiencing serious trust issues in your marriage, family, and even your faith? Licensed counselor and author Ron Deal and his wife Nan get honest about the hidden places we look for security, validation, and identity—and how those misplaced expectations quietly strain our closest relationships. If you've ever felt disappointed, guarded, or emotionally exhausted, this conversation just might unearth what's really going on.
Show Notes and Resources
Find The Mindful Marriage by Ron and Nan Deal on our shop.

Also get Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson

Find information on The Worship Initiative at theworshipinitiative.com

Come to a Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaways by visiting weekendtoremember.com

Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy