Focus on the Family Broadcast

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast "Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast "Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Pastors Justin & 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. Receive a copy of One Choice Away from Change and an audio download of "Identifying Harmful Patterns to Heal Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Pastors Justin & 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. Receive a copy of One Choice Away from Change and an audio download of "Identifying Harmful Patterns to Heal Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Charles Stone shares insights from neuroscience and the Bible on managing stress. He offers helpful tools to get through difficult seasons of pressure. Receive a copy of Stress Less and an audio download of "Healthy Habits for Reducing Stress and Anxiety" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

In Memory of Dr. James Dobson - Psychologist. Author. Speaker. Family Man. When Dr. James Dobson founded Focus on the Family in 1977, nobody knew he would impact the lives of millions and become synonymous with trusted advice to help families thrive in Christ. With Dr. Dobson’s passing on August 21, 2025, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly presents a pre-produced tribute to honor the founder, with treasured memories from Dr. Dobson’s cousin, the late Rev. H.B. London, Ray Vander Laan, Kay Coles James, Kim Meeder and others. Tune in to learn about the hope, healing, and loving advice Dr. Dobson provided for decades, couched in Biblical principles. It’s a loving tribute to our founder as we all mourn the loss of Dr. James Dobson on this special edition of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Please visit the website to learn more about the founder. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, 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. Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her, but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child. Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her, but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child. Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Preteens are kids who are in-between childhood and teenagers — they are experiencing a lot of growth & development, often with high emotions, but their maturity lags behind. Parents need to monitor & limit preteen internet use, ask more questions (and lecture less), and maintain faith traditions such as attending church, praying over their kids, and reintroducing them to God’s Word. Receive a copy of Faith that Sticks and an audio download of "Supporting Your Preteen's Faith Journey" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, 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. Receive a copy of Renaissance and an audio download of "Reviving the Church to Change the World" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, 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. Receive a copy of Renaissance and an audio download of "Reviving the Church to Change the World" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. Receive a copy of Parenting Scripts and an audio download of "Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. Receive a copy of Parenting Scripts and an audio download of "Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Are you a good relationship partner? Whether it’s a marriage or a friendship, join Pastor Gary Thomas to learn four ways to improve intimacy in ANY relationship. Receive the Book A Lifelong Love plus a free audio download of “Four Secrets for a Closer Relationship” with extra content! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life. Receive a copy of the Loving Your Husband/Wife Well bundle and an audio download of "Learning to Love Your Spouse Well" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life. Receive a copy of the Loving Your Husband/Wife Well bundle and an audio download of "Learning to Love Your Spouse Well" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Healing from trauma takes time, support, and care, especially when navigating through it with another person. Eliza Huie shares with us how we can offer support for those around us who have experienced trauma in their life. Offering hope and guidance, this conversation provides practical tools for healing with faith and compassion. Receive a copy of Trauma Aware and an audio download of "Finding Hope and Healing from Trauma" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Healing from trauma takes time, support, and care, especially when navigating through it with another person. Eliza Huie shares with us how we can offer support for those around us who have experienced trauma in their life. Offering hope and guidance, this conversation provides practical tools for healing with faith and compassion. Receive a copy of Trauma Aware and an audio download of "Finding Hope and Healing from Trauma" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, 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. Receive the book The Big Mess plus a free audio download of "How Everyday Messes Can Teach Your Kids to Get Along" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture. Receive the book Raising Gender Confident Kids plus a free audio download of "Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture. Receive the book Raising Gender Confident Kids plus a free audio download of "Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture. Receive the book Raising Gender Confident Kids plus a free audio download of "Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

In this upbeat workshop, Dave Ramsey reminds couples that if they can agree on their spending, they will be more united in pursuing their goals and dreams together. He reminds parents of the importance of educating their children in the arts of spending, saving, and giving, and offers encouragement to singles as well. Receive a copy of The Total Money Makeover OR Smart Money, Smart Kids for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In this upbeat workshop, Dave Ramsey reminds couples that if they can agree on their spending, they will be more united in pursuing their goals and dreams together. He reminds parents of the importance of educating their children in the arts of spending, saving, and giving, and offers encouragement to singles as well. Receive a copy of The Total Money Makeover OR Smart Money, Smart Kids for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What will heaven be like? That’s a question may people ponder. And with some people experiencing glimpses of heaven when they have been close to death, we hear descriptions that exceed the boundaries of our imagination. Pam Farrel shares her vision of heaven as a result of a medically-induced coma, while expert John Burke backs up her experience with his near-death experience research and stories. It’s a fascinating discussion—full of hope and wonder—that you don’t want to miss! Receive the Imagine Heaven bundle plus a free audio download of “Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

With great passion and enthusiasm, Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a ministry dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. She shares how God took a tragic childhood event in her life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Receive Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising plus a free audio download of “Bringing Hope and Healing Through Rescued Horses” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

With great passion and enthusiasm, Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a ministry dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. She shares how God took a tragic childhood event in her life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Receive Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising plus a free audio download of “Bringing Hope and Healing Through Rescued Horses” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Doug Fields shares humorous stories about his own parenting journey, and offers nuts-and-bolts ideas on how to raise children who display confidence, good moral character and convictions, compassion, and competence. Receive Doug and Cathy Fields' book Intentional Parenting and an audio download of "Making Parenting Fun" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Doug Fields shares humorous stories about his own parenting journey, and offers nuts-and-bolts ideas on how to raise children who display confidence, good moral character and convictions, compassion, and competence. Receive Doug and Cathy Fields' book Intentional Parenting and an audio download of "Making Parenting Fun" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Communication is a key factor in any healthy relationship, especially when nurturing your connection with your spouse. Heather Holleman and her husband, Ashley, join us today 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. Receive a copy of The Six Conversations and an audio download of "How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ann Wilson was simply trying to help her husband, Dave, become a godlier man. But Dave felt like she was constantly “booing him” as a husband and father. The Wilsons explain why couples need to be more encouraging and supportive of one another, focusing on positives rather than negatives in each other. Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ann Wilson was simply trying to help her husband, Dave, become a godlier man. But Dave felt like she was constantly “booing him” as a husband and father. The Wilsons explain why couples need to be more encouraging and supportive of one another, focusing on positives rather than negatives in each other. Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview is like a lighthouse in the storm. John Stonestreet equips you to live out the truth of God’s Word for your family and community. It’s never too late to be a force for change – right where you are! The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—sign up to watch the global premiere of Truth Rising on September 5th! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview is like a lighthouse in the storm. John Stonestreet equips you to live out the truth of God’s Word for your family and community. It’s never too late to be a force for change – right where you are! The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—sign up to watch the global premiere of Truth Rising on September 5th! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, 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. With tips for everyone in the family, this conversation offers great encouragement for creating those stronger bonds with the people around us. Receive the book 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid plus a free audio download of “Reconnect in Real Life: Tips to Reduce Screen Time” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mother and son Lisa and Tyler Sexton discuss their amazing story of parenting a child with special needs and how - through God's work and faithfulness - Tyler was able to overcome limitations and pursue a medical degree. Receive the book No Such Thing as Can't and a free audio download of “Overcoming the Obstacles of Cerebral Palsy” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mother and son Lisa and Tyler Sexton discuss their amazing story of parenting a child with special needs and how - through God's work and faithfulness - Tyler was able to overcome limitations and pursue a medical degree. Receive the book No Such Thing as Can't and a free audio download of “Overcoming the Obstacles of Cerebral Palsy” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marriage coaches 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. Receive the Parrotts' book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marriage coaches 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. Receive the Parrotts' book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Amber Lia examines internal and external food triggers—things like boredom, community or event gatherings, shame, stress, and emotions that drive us to eat. With personal stories and practical advice, she’ll give you some tips on how to navigate your food triggers and exchange them for healthier, more God-honoring habits! Receive Amber's book Food Triggers plus a free audio download of “Breaking Free From Unhealthy Eating Habits” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, encourages listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage, while inspiring us to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He’ll share about the vision, faith, and hopes of America’s Founding Fathers and the importance of understanding our history and preserving our moral values and religious freedoms. Receive the book Toward a More Perfect Union and an audio download of "A Hopeful View of America's Future" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.