Kahului Union Church Maui, Hawaii -- A Christian, Purpose Driven, Bible Believing, Evangelical Church on Maui, Hawaii

Dennis Rainey
Executive Directory
& Co-Founder
Family Life Ministries

FamilyLife Today

FamilyLife Today is conversational in nature and provides practical, biblical tools to address the issues affecting your family. You'll receive motivation, encouragement, and help. Listen online to recent radio broadcasts by clicking on the corresponding links below.

Confession: A Hard Step to Freedom
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Hope After Betrayal Meg Wilson
After forgiving her husband for his sexual addiction and working hard to keep her marriage together, Meg's husband later confessed to having an affair. Author Meg Wilson talks about the hurt and anger she felt after her husband's betrayal and tells where she found encouragement and strength to walk through this trial.

Shocked by Sexual Addiction
Monday, March 8, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Hope After Betrayal Meg Wilson
She thought she had the perfect life - a solid marriage, two wonderful daughters, a middle class lifestyle. But what she would later find out would rock her world like never before. Meg Wilson remembers the day when her husband called to tell her that he was stepping down from his job because of his addiction to internet porn. Join us to hear how Meg responded to this devastating news and how they put their marriage back together step by step.

Sowing the Seeds of Abstinence
Friday, March 5, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Hooked Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney
Do you feel powerless to protect your teen from early sexual involvement? Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney , both OB-Gyns, encourage parents to love their teens and remain involved in their lives, and let them know their standards regarding premarital sex. Even by doing all this, however, they realize that youth often make the wrong choices. Freda tells what her and her husband's response was when their own daughter came home from college and announced she was pregnant.

How Casual Sex Is Affecting Our Teens
Thursday, March 4, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Hooked Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney
Teen sex isn't just a bad idea; it's a risky move physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney, experts on brain development and sexuality, talk to parents about some of the consequences of premarital sex, including STDs, compulsive behavior, attachment disorders and more.

The Link Between Sex and Attachment
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Hooked Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney
You've heard it said that the brain is the most important sex organ, and Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney explain how science bears that out. Hear them tell how the powerful chemicals dopamine and oxytocin are released during intimacy, causing a man to want to repeat the action and causing a woman to want to bond to her partner. They warn, however, that when you attach and unattach with multiple partners through premarital sex you weaken your ability to stay attached.

Goodbye Fear, Hello Freedom
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: From Fear to Freedom Karen Loritts
Ungodly fear can rob us of the things we hold most dear - peace, joy, trust, and our relationship with our family, friends and God, but author and pastor's wife Karen Loritts says the Apostle James provides clear Biblical instruction for overcoming sinful fear. Karen shares how she banished her "fear buddies" with the power of God's Word.

Facing an Unwelcome Guest
Monday, March 1, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: From Fear to Freedom Karen Loritts
Karen Loritts should have been fine. She and her pastor husband were empty nesters, she had a successful book, a thriving church community, and four happy well adjusted children. So why was she filled with fear? Hear how Karen's "fear buddies" almost stole her joy, and how she came back from the brink of despair and found victory over fear.

Growing Spiritually on the College Campus
Friday, February 26, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: College Ready With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
The research is clear - a large percentage of students are spiritual drop outs once they get to college. Will you be one of them? Pastors Robert Lewis and John Bryson tell students how they can stay spiritually strong and still enjoy all college has to offer by joining other growing believers in a vibrant, active college ministry.

Dating Right
Thursday, February 25, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: College Ready With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
College provides plenty of opportunities for socializing with the opposite sex. Today, Robert Lewis and John Bryson reminisce about their dating successes and disasters as they try to encourage students to see their dating relationships as not just merely a fun pastime, but as a time to prepare for a future partner.

Fun and Academics
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: College Ready With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
There's no doubt about it - college is fun! But it also involves a lot of hard work. Today, Robert Lewis and John Bryson, developers of "College Ready," a resource designed to help students make the most of their college days, tell students that it's okay to have fun during college, as long as you don't neglect your studies. Hear their advice for excelling in school and still finding time to make some fabulous memories.

CollegeIs a Team Sport
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: College Ready With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
Worried about making new friends at college? All it takes is a little know how. According to pastors Robert Lewis and John Bryson the college years are the most fertile for building lifelong friendships. Lewis and Bryson reflect on their own college days and explain why choosing the right kind of friends will make or break you at college.

Ready, Set, College!
Monday, February 22, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: College Ready With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
Classes are finished, finals are graded, and the diploma is finally in your hand! Your next stop: college. All this week, pastors Robert Lewis and John Bryson talk to upcoming college students about making the most of their college years. Lewis and Bryson encourage students to envision their future and know why they are in college before they enter. Those who don't have a vision for their future, according to Lewis, often drop out. Join us today to hear why beginning with the end in mind will help you in the long run.

Q&A on God and Sex Part 2
Friday, February 19, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Q&A on God and Sex With Matt Chandler
Many of us have questions about intimacy, but are too embarrassed to ask. You'd be surprised, however, how many are asking the same question. That's what Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church, found out when he encouraged his congregation to send in their most daunting sexually-related questions. Today, Matt fields those questions and gives solid biblical counsel on a variety of sexually related topics including attraction, abuse, and homosexuality.

Walking by the Spirit
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Forgotten God Francis Chan
Are you walking in the flesh or by the Spirit of God? Today on the broadcast, pastor Francis Chan, author of the book Forgotten God, talks about the exciting lives believers can have when they completely surrender to the Spirit of God. As Chan explains, the Holy Spirit is like our own GPS system. He leads and directs, and it's our job to keep in step with Him. How do you know it's the Holy Spirit leading and not your own thoughts? Join us to find out!

Christ in You
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Forgotten God Francis Chan
Are you walking in the power of the Holy Spirit? Today, pastor Francis Chan talks about his life since becoming a Spirit-filled follower of Christ. Hear him explain how his marriage, family, and day-to-day life have been enhanced because of his reliance on the Holy Spirit.