Focus on the Family Weekend

In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter, and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven! Then Champ Thornton wants to inspire children – and their parents – with fascinating Bible facts, biographies of great Christians, humor, trivia, and more! He believes kids need to integrate their faith with the “real world” all around them and learn how to discern between godly truth and cultural perspectives.   12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter   The Really Radical Book for Kids   Coming Home   How to Read the Bible – As a Family   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Leann Murphy is a mom who wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals – Becoming a Wife & Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to “fight well,” build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through betrayal, bitterness, and resentment – all with a heart set on Jesus. Then Ollie Lia shares his story of struggling with anxiety when he started high school, and how his mom, Amber, helped him work through it. Ollie and Amber offer practical steps for parents and teens to overcome the mental health struggles so many teens are walking through.   2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle   Hope Restored   You Are Seen   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

You can make a difference in the life of a child! Captured in the book, The Lucky Few, Josh and Heather Avis share on the pain and heartache that several years of infertility had on their marriage. They then share how God began to prompt their hearts to adopt, and then adopt a child with Down syndrome. They also share about their other two adopted children and shine a positive light on Down syndrome reminding all of us that even if we feel fear we need to step out in faith to what God is calling us to.   The Lucky Few   Special Needs Parenting Collection   Wait No More   Special Needs Adoption Journey   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Jason and Tori Benham equip couples and families to face fear, panic and anxiety that would otherwise prevent us from doing what God has called us to do. They speak from firsthand experience about panic attacks, paralyzing fear and sleepless nights. They also describe a proven biblical and brain-based process that helped set them free from these kinds of debilitating struggles. The 3-step plan of attack involves recognizing what’s happening, renouncing the lie, and replacing it with the truth.   Unshakeable   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Find Peace in a Culture of Anxiety   How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

As a mom of 3 sons, Molly DeFrank knows firsthand how boys struggle to find their purpose and identity in a “toxic masculinity” culture. Molly offers hope and confidence — encouraging moms to keep planting seeds of the Gospel and remind their boys that they belong, they can be brave and tender, be creative, and even have fun! Intentional moms of young boys can help mold them into godly young men, and model how to struggle and grow in a daily walk with Jesus.   Mothering Boys   7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast   13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

"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   Hope Restored   Steps to An Affair PDF   Counseling Consultation & Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Marriage Assessment   Hope Restored   7 Healthy Habits That Will Improve Your Marriage   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Love Life Sober   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Family Reading of Scripture   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Single Parent Resources   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   Truth Rising   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print   Mary DeMuth’s Prayer Cards for Adult Children   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Truth Rising   Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God's Family   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?   Counseling Services and Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   10 Tips for Having Deeper Faith Conversations With Your Kids   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Resources: Marriage Materials   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Truth Rising   J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture   Raising Your Teen to be a Resilient Christian   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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 Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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 Marriage Assessment Age and Stage e-Newsletters If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Hope Restored   How to Avoid or End an Affair   Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Truth Rising   Christian Activism in the End Times   Living a Life of Bold Faith   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Marriage Assessment   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast   Hope Restored   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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.   Truth Rising   Understanding Our Mission in the Culture   Colson Center for Christian Worldview   Hope Restored   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Hope Restored   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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   Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?   Counseling Consultation & Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Journaling to Ease Anxiety   Verses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   Truth Rising   Launch Into the Teen Years   Helping Teens with Anxiety   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   Truth Rising   Launch Into the Teen Years   Helping Teens with Anxiety   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   Hope Restored   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Conversation Starters for Couples   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   Brio Magazine   Battle Plan: Praying Strategically for Your Children   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.