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Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become 1 of the supporters needed before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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Jim Burns

Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord, an organization dedicated to educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families. He is a popular public speaker and writer who has more than three million resources in print in over 20 languages. Jim primarily addresses the topics of building strong marriages, encouraging parents, and empowering kids and healthy leaders. His books include Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, Have Serious Fun, and Getting Ready for Marriage. Jim and his wife, Cathy, reside in Southern California and have three grown daughters and four grandchildren.

How to Equip Your Teens with a Biblical Understanding of Sexuality

Negative influences about sexuality are coming at young people nearly every day, whether it’s through media, peers, or their phones. Dr. Jim Burns helps equip you as a parent to talk with your teen about sexuality and set a foundation for sexual integrity. You’ll discover practical tools for combatting the culture and helping to develop a godly identity in your child.

February 23, 2026

Learning Your New Role as the Parent of an Adult Child

Once your child becomes an adult, your relationship will inevitably change. In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Jim Burns helps parents of adult children see how they can help, or hurt, this evolving relationship. As a parent transitions to the role of a coach, they can interact with their adult child in ways that minimize conflict and maximize godly influence.

August 30, 2024

6 year old girl and her mom eating ice cream

Building Family Identity

Families who nurture shared time, traditions and values create a sense of belonging that helps kids thrive.

February 27, 2024

Finding Purpose In Your Empty Nest Years (Part 2 of 2)

As an empty nester himself, Jim Burns returns to Focus on the Family to give you help as you enter this new stage of life. He provides hope for your marriage, your friendships, and your future as you seek to pursue the next calling God has on your life! (Part 2 of 2)

April 19, 2023

Finding Purpose In Your Empty Nest Years (Part 1 of 2)

April 18, 2023

Remembering to Have Fun in Your Life

Jim Burns encourages you to slow down and enjoy life more, focusing on Christ, your family, and other important relationships. Jim and his wife, Cathy, have both had bouts with cancer, but they have made it a priority in their lives to maintain joy and have fun, taking time to reflect on God’s beauty and to build a lasting legacy.

June 10, 2022