Focus on the Family Weekend

How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast

13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb 28 - Feb 29. 2025

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:04 +0000

"An affair is the murder of a marriage." Pastor Gary Thomas explains how extra-marital affairs develop and how to avoid them. He also offers hope and healing for spouses who want to restore their relationship.

Making Your Marriage a Fortress

Counseling Consultation & Referrals

Steps to An Affair PDF

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb 21. - Feb 22. 2025

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Middle school can be tough. Kids face bullying, first crushes, and the pressure to have the right clothes or the latest tech—all while trying to figure out who they are. Dr. Heather Holleman steps into the world of teen girls to help you better understand what your daughter is experiencing. She also offers practical tools to help your daughter build a strong, confident identity rooted in Christ. Then David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, and his ministry partner, Bill High, share their secrets to leaving a lasting family legacy. Learn about transferring family values to your children and grandchildren. Hear David’s inspiring stories of stewarding his business and family with a long-term mindset.

3-Book Elita Brown Series Bundle

Brio

The Legacy Life

Age and Stage – Grandparenting

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb 14. - Feb 15. 2025

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:08 +0000

How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit

What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb 07. - Feb 08. 2025

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin.

How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit

What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan 31. - Feb 01. 2025

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:40:11 +0000

Healthy habits will improve your marriage! Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship. He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm. Couples can learn better ways to interact with and communicate!

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

7 Healthy Habits That Will Improve Your Marriage

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan 24. - Jan 25. 2025

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

With forty years in the TV business and from personal experience, David Murrow understands the negative effects from overuse of screens. He discusses positive and negative uses of various media and offers great practical advice for you as a parent as you guide your children and manage screens in your home. Then every life matters—and every child is a gift from God. When Mauricio and Christin Rosa learned their preborn son had a life-threatening diagnosis, they faced choices no parent ever wants to face. Yet, through fear and uncertainty, they chose to trust God and to choose life. Their story is one of courage, faith, and the unshakable belief that every life has purpose and value.

Drowning in Screen Time

Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology

Saving Nate

Wondering Whether to Abort a Child Diagnosed With a Fatal Medical Problem

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan 17. - Jan 18. 2025

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Author and Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically. Then, for years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus—and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life’s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God’s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him.

Your Money Made Simple

Love Life Sober

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan 10. - Jan 11. 2025

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:58 +0000

Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains most of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life. Then Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons. We hope all parents listening will be encouraged to pass down their faith to the next generation.

Comedy Collection

The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions

Family Reading of Scripture

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan 3. - Jan 4. 2025

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:00:15 +0000

With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle Nietert provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small! Then Jay and Laura Laffoon explain that a date night doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive – simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions! They recommend having fun, having a purpose for your date, and doing what your spouse most desires.

Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle

Ultimate Date Night

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec 27. - Dec 28. 2025

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The late Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.

The Anxiety Reset

How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec 20. - Dec 21. 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy.

5 Traits of a Healthy Family

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Single Parent Resources

Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec 13. - Dec 14. 2025

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:00:21 +0000

Based on his updated The Case for Christmas, Lee Strobel takes a fresh look at the evidence behind Jesus’ birth. Then Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your heart and your home!

The Case for Christmas

Practicing Hospitality

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec 6. - Dec 7. 2025

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith.

Love, Pray, Listen

Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print

Mary DeMuth’s Prayer Cards for Adult Children

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 29. - Nov 30. 2025

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:00:50 +0000

Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to be.

The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection

The Source of Self-Worth

Christmas Stories Podcast

Take Focus Wherever Life Takes You!

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 22. - Nov 23. 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Kayla North describe the joys and challenges of foster parenting and adoption. Then award-winning songwriter Tony Wood shares heartwarming reflections on the holiday season tied to our emotions, relationships, and God’s gift of Jesus Christ.

Wait No More Suitcase Bundles

Manger Throne

Christmas Stories Podcast

Help Deliver Hope and Joy!

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 15. - Nov 16. 2025

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:46 +0000

Based on his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary Thomas dismantles twelve key lies Christians believe that cripple their intimacy with God.

The Life You Were Reborn to Live

Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day

Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God's Family

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 8. - Nov 9. 2025

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Is a co-worker or family member driving you crazy? Learning styles expert Cynthia Tobias explains that the way we process information impacts us both at home and at work, and illustrates how our friends and family may perceive the world very differently than we do.

The Way We Work OR The Way They Learn

Getting to Know the Way We Work PDF

Counseling Services and Referrals

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 1. - Nov 2. 2025

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Erwin Lutzer answers the all-important question: Where will you spend eternity? He discusses what the Bible teaches about death, heaven, God’s divine justice, and the assurance of salvation believers have in Jesus Christ. Then Natasha Crain offers parents strategies and encouragement for raising kids who follow Jesus. She helps moms and dads confidently foster deep, faith-building conversations with their children, so that their children understand who they are in Christ and how to defend their faith.

One Minute After You Die

Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side

10 Tips for Having Deeper Faith Conversations With Your Kids

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct 25. - Oct 26. 2025

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:00:27 +0000

An emotionally healthy family starts with emotionally healthy individuals. Debra Fileta is a licensed counselor and mom of four. In her books, Are you Really OK? and Any Day Emotions, she equips parents and children to understand their emotions, assess their mental health, and pursue a path to wellbeing. For parents, Debra brings hope and practical tools to navigate a child’s emotions in a God-centered way.

Nourish Your Family’s Mental Health Bundle

Counseling

Age and Stage eNewsletter

What to Do When You’re Not Okay

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct 18. - Oct 19. 2025

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Marriage is a unique gift of God, but sometimes it can be hard to navigate. That’s why George and Tondra Gregory are dedicated to helping couples build a successful game plan within their marriage. When you work with your spouse and adopt a winning mindset, you can create a strong and healthy marriage.

The Marriage Game Plan

Marriage 911

Resources: Marriage Materials

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct 11. - Oct 12. 2025

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Parents today are in panic mode. Your Gen Z children are struggling with depression, identity, pressure, and increased cases of abandoned faith. Jason Jimenez wants to help you leverage healthy authority and intentional parenting methods to help the younger generation understand their true identity in Christ. Jason introduces 8 core traits to help you better understand and relate to your kids. He urges you to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them. Jason provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences.

Parenting Gen Z

J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture

Raising Your Teen to be a Resilient Christian

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct 4. - Oct 5. 2025

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses habits you can integrate into your marriage. Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. On the second day, they discussed positive communication habits, conflict resolution, and guarding your relationship well.

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

Take the Marriage Assessment

Filling Your Marriage With Joy

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 27. - Sep 28. 2025

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Pastor Scott Kedersha encourages listeners to pursue God’s design for covenant marriage. He’ll equip dating couples with practical advice, empowering you to build your relationship on a healthy foundation. Then Eliza Huie shares how you can intentionally guide your kids towards emotional strength and resilience. She offers insight on what an emotionally healthy child looks like, along with advice for every parent seeking to raise grounded, emotionally secure children.

Ready or Knot?

Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids

Age and Stage e-Newsletters

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 20. - Sep 21. 2025

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

40 years ago, Dr. Trent discovered the power of “the Blessing” — the powerful affirmation and unconditional love that parents can give to their children. But what if someone never got a blessing growing up? Or lost their blessing later on in life? Dr. Trent and his daughter Kari describe how we can allow God to become our “perfect parent” and bring that blessing into our life.

Broken to Blessed

FOF Counseling Department

Encourage Couples to Give and Live the Blessing

Blessing Your Children

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 13. - Sep 14. 2025

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Pastors Justin and Trisha Davis share their incredible marriage journey — recovering from Justin’s infidelity and the generational sins of their parents. The Davises describe “cycles of sin” like shame, blame, hiddenness, and unforgiveness, and how we need to get to the root of these issues before God can heal our lives.

One Choice Away from Change

How to Avoid or End an Affair

Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 5. - Sep 6. 2025

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Justin Earley, father of four boys, shares his experiences navigating messes and sibling fights. Hear how to create stability in your home and teach spiritual lessons in the small moments. Then preteens are kids who are in-between childhood and teenagers — they are experiencing a lot of growth and development, often with high emotions but their maturity lags behind. Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery encourage parents to monitor and limit preteen internet use, ask more questions (and lecture less), and maintain faith traditions of going to church, praying over their kids, and reintroducing them to God’s Word.

The Big Mess

Faith That Sticks

Age and Stage eNewsletters

4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 30. - Sep 1. 2025

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:00:38 +0000

Based on his book, Renaissance, Os Guinness calls the current generation the “crunch generation” because the many challenges facing today’s world are converging quickly and need resolution. He asks Christians to pay “focused attention” to listening to non-believers around them in order to connect. Os advises believers to think deeply for themselves when it comes to loving God with their minds. When witnessing, they must ask questions to those questioning Christianity, rather than making statements, allowing the non-believer to think and come to their own discovery of salvation in Jesus.

Renaissance

Christian Activism in the End Times

Living a Life of Bold Faith

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 23. - Aug. 24. 2025

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong – but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific “parenting scripts” for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child’s actions – good and bad!

Parenting Scripts

Age and Stage eNewsletters

Launch into the Teen Years

Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 16. - Aug. 17. 2025

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Matt and Lisa Jacobson return to discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible!

2-Book Bundle: Loving Your Husband/Wife Well

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 9. - Aug. 10. 2025

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

John Stonestreet is the president of the Colson Center and a worldview expert. In the current “civilizational moment,” and chaos of the culture, John encourages us to understand, communicate, and live out the Christian worldview for our communities, tying back to the release of the upcoming documentary film Truth Rising.

Understanding Our Mission in the Culture

Colson Center for Christian Worldview

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 2. - Aug. 3. 2025

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s digital age, we spend more time on our phones than ever before. Jonathan McKee shares a variety of ways to encourage your children to build real-life connections beyond their screens. Then Heather Holleman and her husband, Ashley, join us to share practical insights on communicating effectively within marriage while living out a gospel-centered life together. Their encouragement serves as inspiration to guide you into how to strengthen your marriage through strong care and conversations.

52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid

The Six Conversations

Conversation Starters for Couples

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 26 - July. 27. 2025

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:00:23 +0000

Conflict is an inevitable part of marriage, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In fact, conflict can be healthy; couples who learn how to "fight fair" often enjoy stronger marriages. Tune in for a humorous and engaging discussion as husband-and-wife counseling team Les and Leslie Parrott offer practical advice on how spouses can avoid destructive conflict and learn to "fight a good fight" that will strengthen rather than damage their relationship.

The Good Fight

Reactive Cycle Assessment

Counseling Consultation & Referrals

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 19 - July. 20. 2025

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message.

Blessed are the Spiraling

Journaling to Ease Anxiety

Verses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 12 - July. 13. 2025

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:00:48 +0000

As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s spiritual development, and that can be intimidating! Mom of four Janel Breitenstein identifies some spiritual life skills your child needs to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. She explores concepts like prayer, studying God’s Word, worship, self-control, service, and resilience. You’ll get an idea of some solid spiritual foundations and ways you can nurture those in your child’s life.

A Rebel’s Manfiesto

Launch Into the Teen Years

Helping Teens with Anxiety

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 5 - July. 6. 2025

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:00:15 +0000

Following Jesus is costly. In a culture that glamorizes sex, chases fame, and shames those who don’t fall in line, it takes a rebel to be a Christian. Dr. Sean McDowell discusses the content in his book A Rebel’s Manifesto, helping young people wade through the cultural lies about God’s goodness, sex, and identity in light of God’s truth.

A Rebel’s Manfiesto

Launch Into the Teen Years

Helping Teens with Anxiety

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 28 - June. 29. 2025

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:27 +0000

Naturalist Eryn Lynum shares how God has structured all of creation around the need for rest—Sabbath rest once a week and daily rest – to create margin in your overcrowded schedule. Eryn will help you to step away from information overload and stress to abide in Christ daily. Then combat veteran Chad Robichaux shares his stories of military heroism, which inspired his new novel Silent Horizons. He also talks about his testimony of healing from PTSD. Hear his encouragement and advice for reaching out to military Veterans.

The Nature of Rest

The Importance of Rest and Giving Rest

Silent Horizons

Helping Military Families

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 21 - June. 22. 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:22:10 +0000

Greg and Erin Smalley and Jim and Jean Daly share stories from their own marriages and provide practical marriage advice on navigating conflict, tools for marriage, strengthening the bond with your spouse, understanding differences with your spouse, and preparing for marriage.

The Healthy Marriage Devotional

Conversation Starters for Couples

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 14 - June. 15. 2025

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:00:14 +0000

In a world that feels fractured and frustrating, with so much stress and worry, can we still have fun? Annie F. Downs shares all the reasons you not only CAN have fun but SHOULD. Then Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family.

Chase the Fun

FOF Comedy Collection

The Read-Aloud Family

Adventures in Odyssey Club

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 7 - June. 8. 2025

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Stacey Thacker, mom of four daughters, explains the power of praying for our teen girls. By working through her SOFT method of praying, you’ll learn how to effective lift your daughter before the Lord and entrust her to His care. Then Brooke McGlothlin, author of Praying for Teen Boys, encourages parents to pray for their sons.

Praying for Teen Girls

Praying for Teen Boys

Battle Plan: Praying Strategically for Your Children

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 31 - June. 1. 2025

Sat, 31 May 2025 07:00:44 +0000

Author and financial expert Russ Crosson provides practical advice on what simple decisions you can make today to manage your money and build a more secure financial future. Then Dr. Gregory Jantz shares 6 keys for overcoming burnout, using a whole-person approach. He’ll help you to streamline your stress, reclaim your true self, find sanity through simplicity, and more to find replenishment.

Your Money Made Simple

How to End Conflicts with Money in Your Marriage

Beyond Burnout

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 24 - May. 25. 2025

Sat, 24 May 2025 07:00:14 +0000

Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. Based on the book How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron help couples discover their love or attachment styles, which shape behaviors, beliefs and expectations within marriage. The five love styles they describe are: secure connector, avoider, pleaser, vacillator, and chaotic (controller and victim).

How We Love

Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage

How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Love Styles

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 17 - May. 18. 2025

Sat, 17 May 2025 07:00:25 +0000

Like many couples, Bob and Wendy Griffith initially disagreed about foster care. Bob saw lots of obstacles. But after meeting with local community leaders about how his church could be more effective, the greatest need was in foster care. Thus began a personal journey for the Griffiths of fostering and adoption. Their example began a snowball effect of more families in the church getting involved in foster care ministry, having a profound impact on social workers, local foster families and church members who rallied to help these needy children. Wendy shares wonderful stories about “the power of 1 yes,” and Bob makes a powerful case for why Christians need to be involved in foster care ministry.

Mama Bear Apologetics

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Fostering Jesus

Wait No More

Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 10 - May. 11. 2025

Sat, 10 May 2025 06:00:43 +0000

Our culture pushes us to seek significance at careers, making money, power, etc — all away from our family. In this interview, Josh and Christi Straub emphasize the importance of being “famous at home.” On day one, they discuss putting your spouse first, the need to reconnect, and working on your spouse’s heart. On day two, Josh and Christi encourage moms and dads to become better parents by entering their child’s world, choosing humility and asking forgiveness, learning how to express emotions in healthy ways, and the importance of establishing family rhythms.

Famous at Home

Becoming Teammates in Marriage

7 Traits of Parenting Assessment

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 3 - May. 4. 2025

Sat, 03 May 2025 06:00:20 +0000

Dr. Gary Chapman shares insights from his bestselling book, The Five Love Languages. He offers a humorous look at his own marriage and advice on how you can experience a deeper level of intimacy with your spouse. Then Aaron Sharp candidly shares about his experience as a “four-time pregnancy survivor,” sharing how he learned that his wife’s hormones were like fastballs; how he overcame intense bouts of “dad insecurity,” and how he and his wife kept their marriage strong in the midst of bringing a new life into the world.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 26 - Apr 27. 2025

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.

The Anxiety Reset

Counseling

How do I Keep my Anxiety from Affecting my Parenting?

How Practicing Spiritual Disciplines can Positively Impact Your Mental Health

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 19 - Apr 20. 2025

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:00:49 +0000

Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural, and a lot of what we see and hear points back to God! Lee Strobel conquers some pretty interesting topics when it comes to our faith…things like miracles, mystical dreams, angels, and even ghosts! You’ll hear some solid evidence of God’s presence in the supernatural, and through this conversation, you will be encouraged to grow closer to Him.

Seeing the Supernatural

The Case for a Creator

Science and Christianity: How Science Can Strengthen Your Teen’s Faith

Coming Home

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 12 - Apr 13. 2025

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Os Guinness shares deep insights into the current chaos in the United States in what is a cultural revolution. He inspires believers to be agents of justice and compassion, offering solutions for the restoration of true freedom, which leads to peace and order in society. Then Josh and Christi Straub want to help Christian parents introduce their young children to the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection in age-appropriate ways.

The Magna Carta of Humanity

10 Days of the Easter Story

Family Reading of Scripture Holy Week Study

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 5 - Apr 6. 2025

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:00:44 +0000

Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.

Boys Should Be Boys

Voices

Age & Stage eNewsletters

Boys to Men: What Your Boy Needs to Become a Good Man

Raising Godly Men out of a Toxic Culture

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Mar. 29 - Mar 30. 2025

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 06:00:03 +0000

Pastors are often the busiest and most overworked members of the Christian community — and they need our support! Pastor Dave Stone understand these struggles first hand, and his new calling is to encourage and support these ministry leaders with the new Pastor to Pastor podcast from Focus on the Family! Then Rich Griffith shares practical advice from his experience as a single dad of three boys to encourage Christian parents to teach their children to use discernment to navigate the positive and negative influences in their lives.

Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone podcast

Voices

Wait No More

Walking Alongside Your Teen

Focused Pastor

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Mar. 22 - Mar 23. 2025

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:00:27 +0000

Today, teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages!

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Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships

Walking Alongside Your Teen

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Mar. 15 - Mar 16. 2025

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:00:52 +0000

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart.

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Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Mar. 8 - Mar 9. 2024

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:00:51 +0000

Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be!

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Age & Stage eNewsletters

Can Virtue Be Taught?

Fun Ways for Your to Instill Virtues in Your Children

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Mar. 1 - Mar 2. 2024

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:00:48 +0000

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Single Parent Resources

Free Love Language Quiz

Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 15 - Feb 16. 2024

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:00:30 +0000

Based on their new book Lasting Ever, Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink share how they have experienced God’s everlasting love throughout the highs and lows of life.

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Loving Well

Practice Makes Parent

Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 22 - Feb 23. 2024

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:58:52 +0000

Trillia Newbell passionately equips parents to celebrate Black History Month with their children around the dinner table and teach them the power of the gospel to create racial reconciliation. Also, cancel culture has prompted many Christians to regularly voice their opinions for fear of being silenced. Some obnoxiously vent on every issue, regardless of their knowledge of that subject (or lack thereof). Pastor Ted Cunningham explains that the Bible calls us to a restraint that adds influence and power to our voices, and he’ll also help us discern when it IS time to speak up.

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Listener CD

Happy Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom

When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary Thomas

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 8 - Feb 9. 2024

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 07:00:39 +0000

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more.

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Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love

Resist the Drift

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 1 - Feb 2. 2024

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:00:12 +0000

Emergencies can strike at any time. From natural disasters to crises a little closer to home, storms arise and you may not know what to do. Kathi Lipp shares how a close call with a house fire inspired planning and preparing for any difficult circumstance. She’ll provide you with some simple, realistic, and tangible steps to prepare your family and get them on board. You’ll learn how to reframe the way you look at emergency preparedness so you can hold onto the peace God provides and help your neighbors, too. Also, Ryan and Lana Rush share practical ways parents can create meaningful mealtimes with their children, to nourish them physically and spiritually. Mealtimes give Christians an opportunity to not only build up their own family, but also to invite others to the table who are outside of their typical circle and show them the love of Christ

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Restore the Table

Video: The Table

Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 25 - Jan 26. 2024

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:00:28 +0000

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan helps you find your true identity in Christ and recognize God’s bigger purpose for you. He’ll inspire you to bring God’s peace to chaos in the culture, while emphasizing the importance of Christian community. Plus, kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small!

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RVL Discipleship

Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 18 - Jan 19. 2024

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Gary Thomas shares his passion for helping Christians see the enormous spiritual value of physical wellbeing. He takes discussion of fitness off the backburner - where many of us tend to leave it!

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Family Fitness

Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages

Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 11 - Jan 12. 2024

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 19:00:11 +0000

Over time, every family can fall into a rut. We lose track of all of the things we said we would do with our kids. But it’s never too late to start! Chris and Jenni Graebe give practical advice and heart-felt stories about their own journey establishing rhythms with their five children. Plus, Jay and Laura Laffoon share how husbands and wives can strengthen their relationship with regular “date nights.” It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. Simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions!

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5 Ways to Make a Change in Momentum with Family Relationships

Ultimate Date Night

Conversation Starters for Date Night

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 4 - Jan 5. 2024

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:00:19 +0000

Curtis Chang dealt with anxiety for a long time before the pressure became too much and he experienced a mental breakdown that led him to change his mentality. He learned that anxiety is not just a problem to solve. Although it can be difficult and painful, it can also lead to powerful spiritual growth.

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Resources: Mental Health

Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 28 - Dec 29. 2024

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:00:05 +0000

Jodie Berndt, best-selling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, offers parents guidance for how they can more frequently and effectively pray for their children's faith, wisdom, self-discipline, character, life purpose, and more.

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Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 21 - Dec 22. 2024

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:00:28 +0000

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.

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Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 14 - Dec 15. 2024

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 07:00:25 +0000

The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation!

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Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 7- Dec 8. 2024

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:00:02 +0000

Kathi Lipp encourages listeners to embrace the Sabbath, explaining that the Sabbath goes beyond just a day of rest to a spiritual practice involving connection and gratitude. She shares practical ideas to help listeners plan ahead so they can step back, take a breath, and find rest in God. Then J.John shares a heartfelt look at the gifts God offers us at Christmas: forgiveness for our sins and salvation through belief in His Son.

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The J.John Collection

Christmas Stories

Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 30-Dec 1. 2024

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 07:00:05 +0000

Strong and healthy marriages don’t need big and expensive romantic events. Oftentimes it’s the simple things spouses do for each other every day like nurturing their relationship, navigating conflict well, accepting each other's differences, and finding ways to grow in intimacy with each other.

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Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 22-23 2024

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 07:00:57 +0000

You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! In this interview, Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.

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Behavioral Expectations & Consequences

Freedom & Boundaries

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 16-17 2024

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Based on his book The Truth in True Crime, J. Warner Wallace explore the clues behind our human nature as he uncovers 15 life truths gleaned from both contemporary true crime investigations and ancient biblical wisdom.

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Get Your Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print!

Defending the Faith

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 09-10 2024

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

“Our marriage was totally dead!” In a dynamic message of marital restoration, Patricia Ashley shares her testimony of a painful five years with her husband, Vernon, and how the Lord worked a miracle in their hearts when they joined hands to pray for a friend. She encourages wives with practical ideas on how to employ biblical principles in their marriages.

Nurturing the Heart of Your Spouse Collection

Scriptural Truths for Your Marriage

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 02-03 2024

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Gary Thomas has identified 9 “pathways” or spiritual temperaments in which we experience God best. Some people who feel most connected to God in nature, others love celebratory worship. And some experience God by caring for others. Gary emphasizes we can learn and grow spiritually from these different temperaments.

Sacred Pathways

Sacred Pathways List - Click to Download

Your Spiritual Temperament Quiz

Sacred Pathways Study Guide

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 26-27 2024

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Permanent Markers

Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now

Practice Makes Parent

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 19-20 2024

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it’s also what trips us up after we’ve been burned. When tragic situations occur, you may be wondering, “If God can let this happen, can He be trusted?” Lysa TerKeurst believes building and rebuilding trust isn’t simply about finding better people to walk with; it’s about developing stability within and with God so you don’t become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship. Based on her new book I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t, Lysa explores eleven relational red flags – the difference between discernment and triggers, trusting God when you struggle with painful outcomes, trusting God when people hurt you and get away with it, the secret to healing, and more.

I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t

Counseling

Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 12-13 2024

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley and his wife, Ann, share seven key principles for achieving financial and spiritual unity in marriage. Then, Pastor John Burke returns to offer encouragement as he shares hope-filled stories from people who have had near-death experiences and received a glimpse of the beautiful destination that awaits followers of Christ. John and Jim Daly's wife, Jean, inspire listeners to imagine heaven and hold on to the hope of eternal life promised by God.

Money Problems, Marriage Solutions

Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love (Part 1 of 2)

Imagine Heaven

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 5-6 2024

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Leman helps you to navigate difficult circumstances with your children, encouraging you to respond, rather than react, when they’re hurting. To prepare them for adulthood, it is not helpful to over-protect your child from the reality of pain in the world. He’ll look at your children’s common fears, such as rejection and uncertainty, and the antidotes you can provide in a stable, loving environment. Reference is also made to more extreme cases of depression and suicide.

When Your Kid is Hurting

Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Collection

Thriving Student

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 28-29 2024

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Erwin Lutzer brings his wealth of knowledge to inform you about the culture’s rejection of God, and how the church should respond. He gives a summary of the philosophies that have overtaken the secular world and are even creeping into the church. Hear his encouragement to stand fast for the Lord.

The Eclipse of God

ReFOCUS: “Erwin Lutzer: Responding to Culture with Truth and Love”

The Daily Citizen

Living a Life of Bold Faith (Part 1 of 2)

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 21-22 2024

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 18:58:00 +0000

Susan Yates is a grandmother who has a gift for creating fun, faith-filled family events. She'll provide practical advice to help you build intentional gatherings with your family. Then comedian John Branyan provides a look at living with a spouse who is your opposite. He has a humorous way with words, as he describes situations in marriage. John then closes with a touching story about true love.

Cousin Camp

The Many Roles of Grandparents

Focus on the Family Comedy Collection

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 14-15 2024

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:01:00 +0000

Are you living life on empty? Licensed counselor Debra Fileta highlights ways to “fill up” physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a 6-part process that Debra calls “Soul Care,” she goes through the life and rhythms of Jesus to discover how we can care for our souls. Instead of living unsatisfied, we can experience renewed energy, purpose, and strength to serve others like never before!

Restoring Hope to Your Marriage Collection

Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Age & Stage 19+

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 7-8 2024

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Ron and Opal Erickson discuss the marital struggles they experienced as the result of an affair, and describe how God repaired their marriage. They also talk about their music ministry and their efforts to help heal troubled marriages as a Hope Restored host couple. Then Dr. Jim Burns helps parents of adult children see how they can help, or hurt, this evolving relationship. As a parent transitions to the role of a coach, they can interact with their adult child in ways that minimize conflict and maximize godly influence.

Restoring Hope to Your Marriage Collection

Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Age & Stage 19+

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug. 31-Sep 1 2024

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:45:00 +0000

Matt and Lisa Jacobson believe small, everyday decisions to love your spouse can transform your marriage. They discussed the importance of listening, warmly greeting your spouse, planning quality time together, and refraining from sarcastic comments. Then Kristi Clover talks about creating chore systems, using labels in a smart way, teaching kids to clean, and tackling the endless piles of laundry. Mom, take a breath, take a break, and get some great organization tips!

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M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem

Implementing a Chores System

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug. 24-25 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:27:00 +0000

Every marriage goes through some predictable and unavoidable transitions like “baby makes three” and then the “the empty nest”. Other transitions also come along that will significantly impact your time, energy, and your relationship with your spouse. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Bill and Pam Farrel help you learn how to handle these transitions and offer way you can approach them to strengthen your marriage. They offer some tools to help you identify those transitions and come out stronger on the other side!

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Marriage Champion

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug. 17-18 2024

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:35:00 +0000

Educational expert Cynthia Tobias explains the three main ways that children learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, and the strengths and weaknesses of each style. She also addresses the two main ways that children process information: globally (seeing the big picture), and analytically (thriving on the detail). She gives advice on how you can motivate a strong-willed child based on their learning style, and how to help an underachiever find a system that works for them in a classroom setting. Cynthia stresses the importance of recognizing that every child is different and the need for parent’s to accept their child when their learning style differs from their own.

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Equipping Parents for Back to School

Learning Styles: Different Kinds of Smart

Putting Children First in Education

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug. 10-11 2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:25:00 +0000

Based on RVL Discipleship: The Study, Ray Vander Laan shares lessons and personal stories to help listeners develop a passion for evangelism and discipleship. Then Monica Swanson describes how she was reluctant at first, but soon reveled in the many benefits of home schooling. Things like prepping them for life in the real world, shaping the character of her sons, and providing them with a solid Christian worldview.

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RVL Discipleship: The Curriculum

RVL Discipleship: The Study

How to Make Disciples in a Post-Christian Culture

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug. 3-4 2024

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:25:00 +0000

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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcasts

Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jul. 27-28 2024

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:23:00 +0000

Based on their book Triggers, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way.

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Getting a Handle on Anger

Mommy-Anger Management

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jul. 20-21 2024

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:21:00 +0000

Based on her book, Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares a variety of stories to help listeners get a glimpse of how God’s hand can be seen in the midst of everyday situations.

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Kim Meeder Collection

Coming Home

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jul. 13-14 2024

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:35:00 +0000

Ron and Jody Zappia describe the turbulent early years of their marriage and how God’s grace helped restore their relationship. They share the valuable lessons they learned through that process. Then Greta Eskridge inspires parents to get their kids outside their daily routines and experience the thrill of adventure as a family.

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Adventuring Together

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jul. 6-7 2024

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:23:00 +0000

In an upbeat and fascinating presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar explains the meaning of Psalm 23 in the context of our roles as sheep who are led by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

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How Do I Keep My Anxiety From Affecting My Parenting?

What Fear Robs From Your Marriage

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jun 22-23 2024

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 16:40:00 +0000

Often, children act out because they are used to getting attention through bad behavior. Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their child’s behavior. He discusses the benefits of allowing your kids to learn from real-life consequences and describes the importance of understanding your child’s temperament based on his birth order.

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Are You Looking for the Hero in Your Husband?

Affirm Your Man

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jun 15-16 2024

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:47:00 +0000

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Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now

What to Do When Your Kids are Irresponsible

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jun 8-9 2024

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Young men seem to be floundering quite a bit in today’s culture. Author Brant Hansen has some great ideas to help you take responsibility, find the right kind of ambition, and cast a bigger vision for your life. Then British evangelist J.John challenges believers to live up to our tremendous God-given potential by letting Jesus into the driver’s seat of our lives. With humorous stories of his many years in ministry, J.John explains that the essence of Christianity is to know Christ, and make Him known to others.

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Young Men Need Your Help

J.John Collection

Coming Home

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jun 1-2 2024

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:39:00 +0000

Jim Daly welcomes Darryl Strawberry and his wife, Tracy. Darryl recounts his successful days as a major league baseball player and his subsequent problems with substance abuse and bad habits. He had two failed marriages, as well as several stints in rehab. He met third wife, Tracy at Narcotics Anonymous and they have been married since 2006 and now run a recovery center, are ordained ministers and speak often about the redemption they have found in Jesus Christ.

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Spouse Struggles With Drug Abuse

Sexual Trauma and Its Effect on Marriage

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May 25-26 2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:57:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Leman helps you understand how birth order plays a role in the way you interact as a married couple and shares advice on how to manage challenges in your relationship that often stem from your placement in your family of origin. Then Julie Bagamary and Dr. Sharen Ford talk about how you can help kids in foster care.

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Foster Parenting Matters

Wait No More

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 18-19 2024

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:37:00 +0000

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Anxiety Disorders: An Overview

Resources: Mental Health

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May 11-12 2024

Sat, 11 May 2024 15:01:00 +0000

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes practical habits to help couples navigate expectations in marriage, build emotional closeness, and resolve disagreements. Then Jerry Jenkins shares about his creative writing career and the impact of his books for the Kingdom of God. He talks about the power of The Chosen television show, written by his son Dallas, and their collaboration on a series of novels he is writing based on the show.

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The Chosen, Volumes 1-3

Adventures in Odyssey

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 4-5 2024

Sun, 05 May 2024 20:09:00 +0000

When it comes to instilling character in our kids, the most essential aspect we can teach and model for them is resilience. Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a parent, you are the key to your child’s resilience! Through intentional modeling, ongoing conversation and observation, and encouragement, you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles, get unstuck, and move forward with courage and confidence.

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Practice Makes Parent

Raising Resilient Kids

Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 27-28 2024

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:58:00 +0000

Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn urge married couples to talk about their money on a regular basis in order to establish common values, overcome “money fears,” avoid knee-jerk reactions, and build unity in their relationship. Then Dr. Josh Straub coaches parents on how to create a safe environment for effective communication with their children, especially when it comes to their feelings.

Thriving in Love and Money

What Do I Do with My Feelings Bundle

Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 20-21 2024

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:01:00 +0000

Explaining your beliefs can sometimes be a challenge, especially when opponents say God and science don’t mix. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Lee Strobel demonstrates how many scholars and academics now say science actually points to the existence of a divine Creator. He explores the question of why suffering occurs, even though we have a caring, personal heavenly Father. He will provide you with solid evidence of God’s existence and help you better understand why you can trust and believe in the Creator of the universe.

Is God Real?

How to Become a Christian: Understand God's Love and What It Means to Follow God's Love

How to Raise Strong Believers

Evangelism: It’s Easier Than You Think

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 13-14 2024

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:54:00 +0000

Parents can often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully know or understand what struggles our teens are facing and we know the consequences of their decisions and behaviors can be devastating. Jodie Berndt experienced all of these same challenges with her teens and has identified many scriptures that parents can pray over their teens regarding specific issues like friendships, peer pressure, dating, sex, temptation, social media, prodigals, etc. She addresses how to navigate conflict with your teen and how to trust God for your teen’s future instead of trying to put the burden of their success on yourself. Jodie also describes her own struggles with friendships when she was a teenager, and why parents must avoid turning fears and worries about your teen into an idol – where you focus more on what-if outcomes rather than trust God.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Apr. 6-7 2024

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:37:00 +0000

Sharing stories from their own marriage, Pastor Sean and Lanette Reed talk about early marriage, faith struggles, the importance of intentionality, developing grit, and creating a marital legacy.

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