Is technology bringing your family closer together or pulling you farther apart? Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Arlene Pellicane—speaker, host, and bestselling author—to unpack how screen time, social media, and video games are shaping our children’s brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. They explore the dopamine highs and lows behind screen addiction, why giving kids more access to technology doesn't make life better, and how families can break unhealthy screen habits together. But with Big Tech constantly competing for our attention and now our affections, parents can't afford to sit on the sidelines. This is a call to courage for parents to take back their family's time, connection, and attention.

Resources:

• The Great Tech Reset by Arlene Pellicane
• Arlene’s books
• Arlene Pellicane’s website
• The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane
• Other episodes on HomeWord with Arlene Pellicane:

Ep 29 | Ep 30 | Ep 44 | Ep 89

• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• New Life Live

Order Jim’s Books:

• Order Dr. Burns’ 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 Body
• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

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*Content Warning: This episode discusses adult themes related to pornography and sexual brokenness.

Pornography can bring secrecy, shame, and deep pain into a marriage—but healing is possible. In this episode of HomeWord with Dr. Jim Burns, Clinton and Charity Munoz, founders of Restored 2 More, share how pornography impacted their marriage and the journey toward restoration. They discuss breaking denial, navigating betrayal trauma, overcoming shame, and learning to accept God’s forgiveness. Your struggles don’t have to define your story. Discover how God can bring healing, hope, and restoration even in the hardest places.

Resources:

• Restored2More.com
• Restored 2 More on Instagram
• Restored 2 More on Facebook
• Restored 2 More Podcast
• Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• New Life Live

Order 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
• 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

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Has your teen or young adult ever come to you with something you never expected to hear: “I don’t believe in God,” “I’m gay,” or “I’m pregnant”? How do you respond with both grace and truth while navigating the grief of a child making choices you never imagined?

Lori Wildenberg, licensed parent and family educator, speaker, podcast host, and author, joins Dr. Jim Burns to discuss loving a prodigal child. Drawing from her own ongoing journey with her daughter, Lori shares how parents can grieve unmet expectations, find support in the Church, and pursue forgiveness and reconciliation—even in the middle of the mess.

Discover how to stand firm in your beliefs while keeping the door open for relationship, remembering that parenting adult children is a marathon, not a sprint.

Resources:

• Lori Wildenberg
• Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home by Lori Wildenberg
• Books by Lori Wildenberg
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• New Life Live

Order 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
• 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

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #LoriWildenberg #Teens #YoungAdults #AdultChildren #Parenting #ParentingTeens #Family #Prayer #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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What if helping a young person feel connected to the Church begins with someone faithfully praying for them? In this episode, Jim Burns welcomes author, speaker, and Pray for Me Campaign founder Tony Souder to explore how prayer can bring generations together and help young people feel known, supported, and deeply rooted in their church family. They discuss why these relationships matter, how prayer deepens our relationship with God, and how He uses even the hardest seasons to shape us into the image of Christ.

Resources:

• Pray For Me Campaign
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• Refreshing Your Marriage Conference: October 9-10, 2026
• New Life Live

Order 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
• 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

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #TonySouder #PrayForMeCampaign #Legacy #Generations #Family #Prayer #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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How do you stay rooted in faith when life gives you reasons to worry? In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns explores Colossians 4:2 and its invitation to deepen our prayer lives, pay attention to God’s work, and cultivate gratitude—even in difficult seasons. Drawing from his own journey with cancer and an inspiring conversation with Joni Eareckson Tada, Jim reflects on what it means to trust God when circumstances don’t change. He encourages us to slow down, listen for God’s direction, and recognize that thankfulness can coexist with pain. If you’re facing uncertainty or longing for a deeper connection with God, this conversation offers encouragement to grow deep roots that will sustain you through life’s challenges.

Resources:

• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• Refreshing Your Marriage Conference: October 9-10, 2026
• New Life Live

Order 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
• 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

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #Faith #God #Devotion #Thankful #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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Is God at work in the moments that make you laugh, test your patience, or leave you waiting? In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Christian author, speaker, and podcast host Cynthia Yanof for a conversation filled with funny stories and glimpses of God’s faithfulness. Cynthia shares why we need community, what it takes to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation, and how parents can learn to let the small stuff go. She compares marriage to a brisket: when it stalls, you don’t throw it away—you give it more attention. Whether you’re navigating a strained friendship, raising kids, or wondering what God is doing in a season of waiting, this conversation will remind you that He meets us right where we are.

Resources:

• How’d I Miss That?: Gas Pump Confessions, Drive-Thru Obsessions, and Figuring Out What Really Matters by Cynthia Yanof
• Cynthia Yanof’s website
• Cynthia Yanof’s books
• MESSmerized podcast
• HomeWord Episode 63-God in the Middle of the Mess with Cynthia Yanof
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• Refreshing Your Marriage Conference: October 9-10, 2026
• New Life Live

Order 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
• 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

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #CynthiaYanof #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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What does it take to keep a marriage strong, connected—and actually fun—as the years go by?

Joining Dr. Jim Burns are marriage experts Ted Lowe and Dr. Peter Larson for an honest and practical conversation about building a marriage that lasts. They explore the growing trend of “gray divorce,” why some couples struggle after decades together, and the intentional choices that can help husbands and wives stay connected through every season of life.

Ted and Peter also share practical ways couples can bring more laughter, friendship, and fun back into their relationship. Whether you’ve been married for a few years or several decades, this conversation offers encouragement and simple ideas to help you strengthen your connection and enjoy the journey together.

Resources:

• ForUsMarriage.com
• Us in Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage by Ted Lowe
• Books by Ted Lowe
• For Us Marriage on Instagram
• WinShape Marriage
• 10 Great Dates: Connecting Faith, Love & Marriage
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! info@homeword.com
• Refreshing Your Marriage Conference: October 9-10, 2026
• New Life Live

Order 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
• 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

#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #TedLowe #PeterLarson #Marriage #Husband #Wife #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo

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