"Help and Hope for Families" Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:56:29 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/438865 en-us © 2026 "Help and Hope for Families" yes fb479fed-fa99-5ba4-b767-26825092a25f Timothy Tucker episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Marriage, divorce, separation, step-families, remarriage, parenting, family, Timothy Tucker https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mcnng03mnzj5t1vhg7sigmmn3moa?.jpg "Help and Hope for Families" https://www.buzzsprout.com/438865 "WHAT DO MEN NEED? - IS YOUR HUSBAND YOUR HERO?" - I - 8-9-26 "WHAT DO MEN NEED? - IS YOUR HUSBAND YOUR HERO?" - I - 8-9-26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They reflect on a talk given by Dr. Julie Slatterly on "What Do Men Need? - Is Your Husband Your Hero?", delving into the 3 "Power Zones: Respect, Companship, and Sex".

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They reflect on a talk given by Dr. Julie Slatterly on "What Do Men Need? - Is Your Husband Your Hero?", delving into the 3 "Power Zones: Respect, Companship, and Sex".

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668447 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 781 full false "DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOLY LANGUAGES" IV - 8/2/26 "DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOLY LANGUAGES" IV - 8/2/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the issue of Dr. Gary Chapman's "Dealing Effectively With Our Failures, and the 'Five Apology Languages'", to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the issue of Dr. Gary Chapman's "Dealing Effectively With Our Failures, and the 'Five Apology Languages'", to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668416 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 780 full false "DEALING WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOGY LANGUAGES" III - 7-26-26 "DEALING WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOGY LANGUAGES" III - 7-26-26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the issue of Dr. Gary Chapman's "Dealing Effectively With Our Failures, and the 'Five Apology Languages'", to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the issue of Dr. Gary Chapman's "Dealing Effectively With Our Failures, and the 'Five Apology Languages'", to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668404 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 780 full false "DEALING EFFECIVELY WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOLY LANGUAGES" II - 7-19-26 "DEALING EFFECIVELY WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOLY LANGUAGES" II - 7-19-26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the issue of Dr. Gary Chapman's 'Five Apology Languages', to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the issue of Dr. Gary Chapman's 'Five Apology Languages', to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668398 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 780 full false "DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOGY LANGUAGES" I - 7-12-26 "DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH OUR FAILURES - THE FIVE APOLOGY LANGUAGES" I - 7-12-26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the topic of Dr. Gary Chapman's "Dealing Effectively With Our Failures, and the 'Five Apology Languages'", to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They deal with the topic of Dr. Gary Chapman's "Dealing Effectively With Our Failures, and the 'Five Apology Languages'", to know best which one to use when we fail another person, with the goal of making others feel loved and appreciated.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668297 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 776 full false "THE STORY OF YOU - MARRIAGE ON MISSION" II - 7/5/26 "THE STORY OF YOU - MARRIAGE ON MISSION" II - 7/5/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  Their topic of discussion is the importance of not being reluctant in sharing with others, our personal stories of God's love and faithfulness in our lives, even through the most difficult times of our lives.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  Their topic of discussion is the importance of not being reluctant in sharing with others, our personal stories of God's love and faithfulness in our lives, even through the most difficult times of our lives.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell,, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668291 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 780 full false "THE STORY OF YOU - MARRIAGE ON MISSION!" I - 6/28/26 "THE STORY OF YOU - MARRIAGE ON MISSION!" I - 6/28/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  Their topic of discussion is the importance of not being reluctant in sharing with others, our personal stories of God's love and faithfulness in our lives, even through the most difficult times of our lives.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  Their topic of discussion is the importance of not being reluctant in sharing with others, our personal stories of God's love and faithfulness in our lives, even through the most difficult times of our lives.

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668252 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 780 full false "HOW NOT TO BE MISERABLE IN YOUR HOME!" - VII - 6/21/26 "HOW NOT TO BE MISERABLE IN YOUR HOME!" - VII - 6/21/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They continue the discussion from last summer's programs on the topic of "How NOT to be Miserable in Your Home!"

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They continue the discussion from last summer's programs on the topic of "How NOT to be Miserable in Your Home!"

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668238 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 780 full false "HOW NOT TO BE MISERABLE IN YOUR HOME!" VI - 6/14/26 "HOW NOT TO BE MISERABLE IN YOUR HOME!" VI - 6/14/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They continue the discussion from last summer's programs on the topic of "How NOT to be Miserable in Your Home!"

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They continue the discussion from last summer's programs on the topic of "How NOT to be Miserable in Your Home!"

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668232 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 780 full false "HOW NOT TO BE MISERABLE IN YOUR HOME!" V - 6/7/26 "HOW NOT TO BE MISERABLE IN YOUR HOME!" V - 6/7/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They continue the discussion from last summer's programs on the topic of "How NOT to be Miserable in Your Home!"

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

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]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They continue the discussion from last summer's programs on the topic of "How NOT to be Miserable in Your Home!"

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

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]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig,, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19668215 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 780 full false "WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD FATHER?" - 8-30=26 "WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD FATHER?" - 8-30=26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They discuss the epidemic of fatherless households today and the effect it has on the family and society in general.  What are the Bibilical roles of the father and how should it reflect our heavenly Father's love to us?

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They discuss the epidemic of fatherless households today and the effect it has on the family and society in general.  What are the Bibilical roles of the father and how should it reflect our heavenly Father's love to us?

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19338820 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 780 full false "WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD FATHER?" I - 8-23-26 "WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD FATHER?" I - 8-23-26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They discuss the epidemic of fatherless households today and the effect it has on the family and society in general.  What are the Bibilical roles of the father and how should it reflect our heavenly Father's love to us?

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They discuss the epidemic of fatherless households today and the effect it has on the family and society in general.  What are the Bibilical roles of the father and how should it reflect our heavenly Father's love to us?

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19338774 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 780 full false "WHAT DO MEN NEED? IS YOUR HUSBAND YOUR HERO?" II - 8/16/26 "WHAT DO MEN NEED? IS YOUR HUSBAND YOUR HERO?" II - 8/16/26 Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They reflect on a talk given by Dr. Julie Slatterly on "What Do Men Need? - Is Your Husband Your Hero?", delving into the 3 "Power Zones: Respect, Companship, and Sex".

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They reflect on a talk given by Dr. Julie Slatterly on "What Do Men Need? - Is Your Husband Your Hero?", delving into the 3 "Power Zones: Respect, Companship, and Sex".

FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. 

To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

]]> Tim Tucker, MJ Ludwig, Pastor Chris Bell, Tom & Pam Jones Buzzsprout-19336171 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 780 full false