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Focus on the Family Weekend

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

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.

Sep 13, 202555 min

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

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.

Sep 6, 202555 min

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

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.

Aug 31, 202555 min

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

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.

Aug 23, 202555 min

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

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.

Aug 16, 202555 min

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

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.

Aug 9, 202555 min

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

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.

Aug 2, 202555 min

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

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.

Jul 26, 202555 min

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

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.

Jul 19, 202555 min

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

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.

Jul 12, 202555 min

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

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.

Jul 5, 202555 min

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

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.

Jun 28, 202555 min

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

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.

Jun 23, 202555 min

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

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.

Jun 14, 202555 min

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

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.

Jun 7, 202555 min

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

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.

May 31, 202555 min

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

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   Hope Restored   Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage   How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Love Styles   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 24, 202555 min

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

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   Truth Rising   Fostering Jesus   Wait No More   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 17, 202555 min

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

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   Marriage Assessment   Becoming Teammates in Marriage   7 Traits of Parenting Assessment   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 10, 202555 min

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

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.   The 5 Love Languages   Marriage Assessment   Hope Restored   You Got This, Dad   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 3, 202555 min

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

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

Apr 26, 202555 min

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

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

Apr 19, 202555 min

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

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   Truth Rising   10 Days of the Easter Story   Family Reading of Scripture Holy Week Study   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 12, 202555 min

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

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

Apr 5, 202555 min

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

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

Mar 29, 202555 min

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

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!   Receive the book Your Brightest Life your donation of any amount!   Brio Magazine   Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships   Walking Alongside Your Teen   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 22, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book The Secret Language of Successful Couples your donation of any amount!   Marriage Assessment   Sign up for the Nurturing the Heart of Your Spouse Collection!   Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 15, 202555 min

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

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!   Receive the book StrongHeart your donation of any amount!   Age & Stage eNewsletters   Can Virtue Be Taught?   Fun Ways for Your to Instill Virtues in Your Children   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 8, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book The 5 Traits of a Healthy Family your donation of any amount!   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Single Parent Resources   Free Love Language Quiz   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 1, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book Celebrating Around the Table your donation of any amount!   Listener CD   Happy Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom   When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary Thomas   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Feb 23, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book Lasting Ever your donation of any amount!   Loving Well   Practice Makes Parent   Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Feb 15, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book Ready to Wed for your donation of any amount!   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Resist the Drift   Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Feb 8, 202555 min

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

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   Receive the book Ready for Anything for your donation of any amount!   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Restore the Table   Video: The Table   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Feb 1, 202555 min

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

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!   Receive the book RVL Discipleship: The Study – Seasons 1-4 DVD set for your donation of any amount!   RVL Discipleship   Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jan 25, 202555 min

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

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!   Receive the book Every Body Matters for your donation of any amount!   Family Fitness   Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages   Healthy Eating Habits for Kids   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jan 18, 202555 min

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

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!   Receive the book The Rhythm of Home for your donation of any amount!   5 Ways to Make a Change in Momentum with Family Relationships   Ultimate Date Night   Conversation Starters for Date Night   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jan 11, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity for your donation of any amount!   Best of 2024 Collection   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Resources: Mental Health   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jan 4, 202555 min

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

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.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Best of 2024 Collection   Brio Magazine   Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dec 28, 202455 min

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

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.   Receive the book Empowered to Love for your donation of any amount!   Best of 2024 Collection   Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?   Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dec 21, 202455 min

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

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!   Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven for your donation of any amount!   Best of 2024 Collection   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dec 14, 202455 min

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

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. Receive the book Sabbath Soup for your donation of any amount! The J.John Collection Christmas Stories Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dec 7, 202455 min

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

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. Receive The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 30, 202455 min

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

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. Receive the Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Freedom & Boundaries Behavioral Expectations & Consequences If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 23, 202455 min

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

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. Receive the Book The Truth in True Crime for your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Defending the Faith Get Your Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 16, 202455 min

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

“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 Hope Restored Scriptural Truths for Your Marriage Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 9, 202455 min

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

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

Nov 2, 202455 min

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

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. Permanent Markers Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now Practice Makes Parent Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 26, 202455 min

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

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 Hope Restored Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 19, 202455 min

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

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 Focus on Marriage Assessment Imagine Heaven Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love (Part 1 of 2) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 12, 202455 min

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

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

Oct 5, 202455 min