Jim Burns, Ph. D., President of HomeWord, is the host of the "HomeWord with Jim Burns" daily half-hour, daily one-minute, and weekly half-hour radio programs. His passion is communicating to adults and young people practical truths to help them live out their Christian lives.

Jim is the author of many resources including his latest books: The Purity Code: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body; Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality and Accept Nothing Less: God's Best for Your Body, Mind and Heart. In recent years, he has also written Confident Parenting and Creating an Intimate Marriage which are avalable in audio CDs, books, and small group curriculum kits; The 10 Building Blocks for a Happy Family; Devotions on the Run; and Parenting Teenagers for Positive Results kit. Since 1985, HomeWord has been assisting parents and churches worldwide through radio, resources, seminars, and the web. Jim writes monthly columns for Ignite Your Faith magazine and Simply Youth Ministry newsletter and website.

Jim, his wife, Cathy, and their three daughters live in Southern California.