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Once your kids have officially “flown the nest”, or even if they are still living at home as young adults, your relationship with them has to change - especially if you want to keep a relationship with them! Listen in on today’s “Just Jim” episode where he breaks down his book, Doing Life with your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out , for some truly sage advice on transitioning your former day-to-day parenting role to one of mentoring and friendship with your adult children. SNE...

Did you know that 27% of adults are estranged from at least one family member? In this heartfelt episode, Jim Burns sits down with therapist and author Tina Gilbertson to unpack the many layers of parent–adult child estrangement. They explore the different forms this can take—whether emotional distance, total silence, or an on-again, off-again connection. Tina shares practical do’s and don’ts for reaching out, how to apologize authentically, and why being both direct and loving—with clear boundaries—is essential. The conversation touches on codependency, enmeshment, and how the need for personal space can sometimes be mistaken...

Most couples spend months planning the perfect wedding, but how much time are they actually spending preparing for the marriage itself? In this episode, Jim Burns and Doug Fields, co-authors of Getting Ready for Marriage, discuss what truly builds a lasting relationship; from creating a shared vision for your future, to navigating finances, technology, and the busyness that quietly crowds out connection. If you're engaged, newly married, or simply want to build a stronger foundation with your spouse, this conversation is a practical and encouraging place to start. Resources: ● Getting Ready for Marriage by Jim...

What really makes a marriage last? Jim Burns shares 51 years of hard-won wisdom on communication, connection, spiritual intimacy, and finishing well—proving marriage isn’t a coin flip… you can change the odds.

Why are so many families experiencing estrangement with adult children? Kevin Thompson sits down with Jim Burns to unpack the causes, the hope, and the practical steps parents can take to pursue reconciliation without losing their convictions.