Faith & Family Radio With Steve Wood

The title of today's show is "The Spirit of Adoption: The Promise of the Father." You won't want to miss it, and if at all possible, Steve would like you to stop whatever you are doing and open your Bible to Ephesians, Chapter 1. 

Three Post-Election Reflections for the New Political Environment:   1) What You Can Now Do for the Pro-Life Movment 2) What You Can Do for Your Family, Other Families, & America 3) What You Can Do for Our Hurting Veterans (Friday, 11/11/16 is Veteran's Day)   Resources noted: Courts & Congress: America's Unwritten Constitution by Professor William Quirk   Article III, Section 2 of the US Constitution  

Sr. Ann Shields joins Steve today to share her conversion story and to discuss her powerful book, More of the Holy Spirit: How to Keep the Fire Burning in Our Hearts.

Was there a literal Noah, a real ark and a worldwide flood? The answer is a resounding "Yes!" But unfortunately, many believe that there is only "a germ of truth" in these Bible "stories." Listen to Steve explain how these incorrect answers cause grave damage to our children and grandchildren's faith in this concluding episode of this mini-series.

Jesus said "As in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man." (Matthew 24:37). Steve discusses how our culture is quickly transforming into what it was like before the flood. But more importantly, he teaches us what worked in Noah's day to maintain the faith, and how it can maintain the faith in our family today.   

The Flood - is it just a pious myth or simply a religious exaggeration of a local phenomena? That is what many modernist scripture scholars and theologians say. Please stop what you are doing for the next few minutes and listen carefully. Steve is going to give you three prophetic warnings on how these doubts can have a devastating impact on the faith of your children and grandchildren. 

Did you know that 75% of all high school seniors report of being drunk at least once? And were you aware that there is a strong drinking presence on most of the "conservative" Catholic college campuses? Steve explains why seeking fulfillment through drugs and alcohol is just a symptom of a much deeper problem: the inner emptiness that nags the human heart. If you are a parent searching for a reliable and profound way to prevent this from happening to your children, listen to today's show entitled, "The Answer to the Yearning of the Human Heart."

Does being deeply charismatic mean you have to be the ultimate extrovert? Steve says not at all; our culture and world need introverts. Sit tight and listen as he discusses how the Holy Spirit works in all of us, and especially in our "Hidden Charismatic Pope."

When it comes to raising children, what parents do and don't do have repercussions for eternity. Today, Steve looks at the very big picture, the ultimate goal of child training. Get a pen handy because you might want to write down what "keeping first things first" means and what impact it can have on your parenting skills.

Millions of teens who were exposed to chastity education have fallen headlong into the sexual revolution. In today's show, Steve explains how and why these programs might harm your teen's moral life. 

"Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones..." We are all familiar with Ezekiel's vision, but do we remember how God brought those bones back to life? Steve shares with us how He did that, and how the same thing can happen to our children's "dried-up" hearts. Listen and learn this and much more in this riveting episode entitled, "CPR for Teens & 20-Year Olds with a Seemingly Dead Faith Life."

What is the one, primary, fundamental truth that parents MUST teach their children? Listen carefully to what it is; in this 21st century so hostile to the Catholic faith, it can prevent a real parental heart-breaker. 

In Matthew 24:12, do you think that Jesus really means it when He says that most men's hearts will grow cold when wickedness increases? Listen and find out in today's episode where Steve talks about the fire of first love and the challenge for the second generation.

What is making millions of teens walk away from their Catholic faith? Steve has a "two word" answer that might make you angry enough to turn off this podcast, but hang in there and listen. He also gives us the cure to this deadly diagnosis.

Pat Buchanan recently said, "America's popular culture is a running sewer." Steve couldn't agree more! In this brand new series, he offers the solution on how our children can swim against the filth draining from this sewer and how they can cultivate a strong and lasting faith.

"What matters most is that you develop your personal relationship with God."                                                                                        Pope Benedict XVI    Steve holds a little contest in today's show. He is the challenger against moms & dads listening. Let's see who scores the highest when it comes to being the most effective in teaching the faith so it sticks.  If you are enjoying and profiting from this teaching series, we have put together a single mp3-on-CD with 6 episodes summarizing Transformative Catholicism. Visit Dads.org and look for Finding & Passing On a Personal Relationship with God: Transformative Catholicism.

"What matters most is that you develop your personal relationship with God."                                                                                        Pope Benedict XVI  Many overwhelmed dads ask, "How in the world can I be the spiritual authority in my family? Can I really pass on the faith to my children?" Steve answers a resounding "Yes!" to both questions. Listen as he shares the best 3-step strategy for fathers and lets us know the book of the Bible that is tailor-made for dads.   If you are enjoying and profiting from this teaching series, we have put together a single mp3-on-CD with 6 episodes summarizing Transformative Catholicism. Visit Dads.org and look for Finding & Passing On a Personal Relationship with God: Transformative Catholicism.

"What matters most is that you develop your personal relationship with God."                                                                                        Pope Benedict XVI  Due to the widespread cultural collapse in which we live, Pope Benedict XVI says we are in an "educational emergency" when it comes to transmitting the faith to the youth. Today, Steve shares a 3-Step Strategy from the Bible on how fathers and mothers can stem this tide of destruction, and make the faith stick in our children's hearts.   If you are enjoying and profiting from this teaching series, we have put together a single mp3-on-CD with 6 episodes summarizing Transformative Catholicism. Visit Dads.org and look for Finding & Passing On a Personal Relationship with God: Transformative Catholicism.

"What matters most is that you develop your personal relationship with God."                                                                                        Pope Benedict XVI  Listen to what St. John Paul II says is "beyond price" in order for children to receive an authentic catechesis in today's world of invasive secularism. Steve stresses what  "The Pope of Family Life" teaches is more important than parochial schooling, CCD, and Catholic youth ministry.    If you are enjoying and profiting from this teaching series, we have put together a single mp3-on-CD with 6 episodes summarizing Transformative Catholicism. Visit Dads.org and look for Finding & Passing On a Personal Relationship with God: Transformative Catholicism.

"What matters most is that you develop your personal relationship with God."                                                                                        Pope Benedict XVI  Christianity was born in the midst of a pagan empire. Steve helps us rediscover what role parents truly play in the midst of widespread disbelief in our own pagan culture. If you are enjoying and profiting from this teaching series, we have put together a single mp3-on-CD with 6 episodes summarizing Transformative Catholicism. Visit Dads.org and look for Finding & Passing On a Personal Relationship with God: Transformative Catholicism.