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Today we have ask Ron Deal to join us to talk about his latest book, Dating and The Single Parent.   Ron is author of The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family (and DVD series), The Smart Stepmom (coauthored with Laura Petherbridge), The Remarriage Checkup: Tools to Help Your Marriage Last a Lifetime (coauthored with Dr. David Olson, and The Smart Stepdad. His latest book is Dating and the Single Parent. A recognized expert in marriage and blended families.   Ron has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, ABC Nightline, WGN-News, The Mike Huckabee Show, FamilyLife Today, Focus on the Family, HomeWord with Jim Burns, Celebration, and The 700 Club, and his work has been referenced online (e.g., ABC News.com) and in newspapers throughout the world .        

The 5 Money converstations to Have with Your Kids at Every Age and Stage Scott and Bethany Palmer (The Money Couple) join Bill and Janet to talk about the 5 money converations with your kids at every age and stage.  Their new book will help guide you as a parent in dealing how to train your kids with money. Scott and Bethany have been on Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, Fox Business, CNN Headline News along with other TV and radio programs. This is a must listen to podcast.  Scott and Bethany's book came at the right time for Janet and me.  I feel like we now have guidelines how to teach our kids about money.  Website: Themoneycouple.com

Join Bill and Janet Scott along with special guest, best selling author and speaker Dr Tim Clinton.  Dr. Tim shares that there is hope for your marriage.   Tim Clinton, Ed. D. (The College of William and Mary) is President of the nearly 50,000-member American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the largest and most diverse Christian counseling association in the world. He is Professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care, and Executive Director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University. Licensed in Virginia as both a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Tim now spends a majority of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. He is recognized as a world leader in faith and mental health issues and has authored over 20 books. www.aacc.net

The question, does a good God want me in a bad marriage gets asked on a daily basis.  Today we'll answer that question. Join Bill and Janet Scott along with special guest Sabrina McDonald as they take time to talk about this quetion and at the same time give you hope for your marriage. Thank you for taking time to listen.  Please share this podcast with a friend.  Also, take time to rate this podcast.

Join Janet and Bill scott along with special guests Randy and Monica Zachary as they share their story of pain, healing and restoration of their marriage.  This is an amazing story to listen to today. After 10 yrs in youth ministry and Christian radio, Monica filed for divorce.  Two adult children of alcoholics, they had no idea how to identify and address the issues driving their dysfunction.  This is a story of healing their individual hearts, and their marriage.  You can email Randy and Monica at us@RandyandMondaZachary.com.

Join Bill and Janet Scott as they talk about those who are hurting this Christmas season.  How do you help someone who is hurting?  Is there hope for you if you are hurting and facing the most challenging season of your life?  This podcast will bring hope for those who take time out to listen.

Janet puts Bill on the hot seat and ask him questions about what a man wants.  What does a man find romantic etc...  Bill and Janet have some great laughs and at the same time talk about things that will help you love your man more. www.realityathome.org

Bill and Janet Scott talk about "How To Love A Woman."  This is a real converstation between Janet and Bill.  Men, learn with Bill what is really important to a woman.  Coming soon we'll turn the tables and talk about "How To Love A Man." For more podcasts and information, check out www.realityathome.org

Arlene Pellicane, author of 31 Days To Becoming A Happy Wife, 31 Days To A Happy Husband, 31 Days To A Younger You and other great books join Janet and me today. Perhaps you've seen Arlene on Fox and Friends, heard her on Focus On The Family or perhaps have read one of her books. Today she talks to ladies about how to have a happy husband in 31 days.  Janet and I so enjoyed talking with Arlene.  Take a minute and listen.  Thank you for sharing with a friend. Take a minute and visit our web site for more information at www.realityathome.org

  Arlene Pellicane is speaker and author of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and 31 Days to a Younger You.  This week and next week we have invited Arlene to talk about 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife and then next week 31 Days to a Happy Husband. This podcast is filled full of wisdom and encouragement for any wife.  Please share this with your friends.  More information is found at www.realityathome.org.

Bill and Janet talk about Halloween and what it means to you and your family.  Bill shares his story about what happened two weeks before Halloween years ago.  Janet asks questions about Bill's book "The Day Satan Called." Spook or Spoof?  This is a chilling story about what happened to Bill and his family when they met up with high satanic priestest.   This story might change your view on Halloween.

Our guest today is Dr. Greg Smalley.  Dr. Smalley is President of Smalley Marriage Institute, a marriage and family ministry located in Branson, Missouri. He also serves at the Chairman of the Board of the National Marriage Association.   He has appeared on both television and radio programs, including Focus on the Family and Hour of Power. He has published over 100 articles on parenting and relationship issues.  He and his father, Gary Smalley, are the coauthors of a book for parents of teenagers, Bound By Honor.  He is also the coauthor of the books Winning Your Wife Back, Winning Your Husband Back, and The Men’s Relational Toolbox, which was coauthored with his dad, Gary, and his brother, Michael.  The Smalleys have a passion to help people obtain the knowledge and skills to build healthy, satisfying, and lifelong marriages where both people become conformed to the image of the Lord. Erin also has a passion to help women in their marriage, parenting and everyday issues. Needless to say, we have an expert on the family with us today. Please share this on your social media.

You may be in love and your new marriage is doing well but how are the kids doing?  Janet and I have found that blending families is far harder than we thought it would be. Ron Deal From Family Life is our special guest on this program.  Ron is a marriage and family author, conference speaker, and therapist. He is Founder and President of As For Me And My House Ministries, LLC (www.RonDeal.org) and now serves as director of FamilyLife Blended. Ron is author of The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family (and DVD series), The Smart Stepmom, The Remarriage Checkup: Tools to Help Your Marriage Last a Lifetime and The Smart Stepdad. His latest book is Dating and the Single Parent. A recognized expert in marriage and blended families, Ron is a member of the Stepfamily Expert Council for the National Stepfamily Resource Center, and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 25 years experience in local church ministry and family ministry consulting. He is a featured expert on the video curriculum Single and Parenting (2011, Church Initiative).

Dr. Linda Mintle, better known as the relationship doctor.  Dr. Linda Mintle is a best selling author and speaker.   Today she talks about the 10 Lies In Your Marriage.  Dr. Mintle is really great at helping you divorce proof your marriage.   This is a must listen to podcast for every marriage.  You'll be amazed at the wisdome and encouragement you'll receive. Links for Dr. Mintle are provided at www.RealityAtHome.org.

Bill and Janet share their journey of losing loved ones.  It's an honest look at the hurt, loss and journey to healing. Bill and Janet share the 5 stages of grief and how to cope with grief and loss.  Perhaps you are dealing with the loss of someone you loved and your are broken hearted.  This podcast is for you. For more informaion check out http://www.realityathome.org

Dr. Joshua Straub and his wife have two children.  Recently he wrote the blog "Why being an imprefect parent is WAY MORE FUN!" If you are expecting your first child are recently had a baby added to your family, this podcast is for you. Learn how to relax and enjoy your first born.  Enjoy the journey.  Dr. Joshua joins Bill and Janet for this episode bringing with him incrediable wisdom for your family to tap into.  

Arlene and Dr. Gary Chapman (Who wrote the NY Times #1 best seller The 5 Love Languages) wrote the book Growing Up Social.   Today, the average American child, age eight to eighteen, spends more than seven hours a day looking at a video game, computer, cell phone, or television. By the age of seven, a child will have spent one full year of twenty-four-hour days watching a media screen. What do you do as a parent in order to make sure your family handles technogoly in a healthy way.  Arlene Pellicane joins Bill and Janet to talk about this topic.    

Finances can be tough.  The lack of finances can destroy you.  Some wonder if there is hope.  Can you make a come back from financial ruin.  Today Chris Hogan from The Dave Ramsey Show joins us to talk about the hope we we all have with our finances. Chris is the Director of Wealth Coach Program with Dave Ramsey.  Today, he helps spread Dave’s message of financial hope to audiences everywhere. An engaging and humorous speaker, Chris is an expert on subjects like mortgages, healthcare and investing. To promote financial education, he speaks at colleges and businesses, and conducts on-site training sessions at companies. Chris also works with high-profile clients, such as athletes, entertainers and businessmen, to help them develop a financial strategy to protect their wealth and secure their future. For future programs, check out www.realityathome.org.  

Bill and Janet talk very honestly about having boundaries in your marriage.  Both Bill and Janet share about a marriage without boundaries and a marriage now with boundaries.   Find out how adding boundaries to your marriage can increase the value and trust in your relationship.

The question is, how to be the good husband?  Better yet, can you be the good husband?  Can you actually live up to what your wife desires?  Randy Zachary from Better Marriage Today joins Bill and Janet to have this interesting discussion.   Perhaps you've seen Randy and his wife Moncia on Dr. Oz from time to time.  On this episode of Reality at Home, Randy talks direct to men in order to encourage them and their families.