Focus on the Family Daily

If you're wondering how to align scripture with your cultural beliefs, or you have never really questioned your cultural norms in light of God's word. Our guest is Afica Mhlope who speaks with emboldened wisdom and insight into the two prominent cultural groups represented in South Africa and presents biblical truth on which Christians can firmly stand.

[ATTENTION: This program's material may not be suitable for young children.] Pornography hurts everyone who uses it! And today, women are at risk, too! We'll offer godly hope and healing to couples who are facing a pornography addiction in their relationship. Hear about the risk to your marriage and learn about the steps to recovery.

[ATTENTION: This program's material may not be suitable for young children.] Your marriage needs a zero-tolerance for pornography! We'll describe how pornography “hijacks” the brain and damages the relationship between husbands and wives. We'll offer help for avoiding this dangerous lure and addiction!

Do you know how much work your pastor does for your church? We're going to “peek behind the curtain” at some of the unique challenges facing pastors and their families. And we'll recommend ways you can pray for and support your pastor!

Parents often have misplaced dreams for their kids – focusing on achievements rather than character. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you place an emphasis on WHO your children will become instead of WHAT they will become.

Parents often have misplaced dreams for their kids – focusing on achievements rather than character. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you place an emphasis on WHO your children will become instead of WHAT they will become.

The more we learn about our human bodies, the more we can appreciate God's design for the “body of Christ” — all of us within the Christian community. Philip Yancey outlines how you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” by God.

The more we learn about our human bodies, the more we can appreciate God's design for the “body of Christ” — all of us within the Christian community. Philip Yancey outlines how you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” by God.

Stephen Arterburn describes the difference between “middle age” and a mid-life crisis. He'll caution you about potential pitfalls, such as isolating, or having your identity stuck in your profession. And, he'll remind you that mid-life can be the most exciting time of your life, encouraging you to make the most of it, by serving Christ and others.

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse's heart! Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into the two core needs of husbands and wives, helping you further understand your spouse. You'll learn marriage essentials, such as conflict resolution and communication, to help you better love your spouse!

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse's heart! Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into the two core needs of husbands and wives, helping you further understand your spouse. You'll learn marriage essentials, such as conflict resolution and communication, to help you better love your spouse!

Cynthia Tobias will share the pros and cons of having a strong-willed personality, and how women, especially, can learn to harness their strong will to stay in line with God's plans. Learn how to be influential, but not domineering.

Question: Are you a trail-BLAZER, or a trail-WALKER? Cynthia Tobias explains that strong-willed women are trail-BLAZERS, but the world also needs the more compliant personalities, who tend to be the steady, reliable, trail-WALKERS.

When addiction steps in, your family may be turned upside down. Nishani Ford shares her dramatic story of her son's drug addiction. She'll encourage you as a parent and offer first steps toward hope and healing for your addicted loved one.

Kay Wyma reminds us that needing to belong to the right group, equating busyness with self-worth, and an unwillingness to forgive are false pressures in today's culture that need to be replaced with God's truth.

Many families feel overwhelmed today, but are we overwhelmed for the right reasons? Kay Wyma examines why we need God's truth instead of cultural pressures of performance, beauty, and perfectionism.

We'll examine the horrors of sexual assault - and how survivors can find new hope and healing from God. Two women will share their miraculous stories of recovery and offer practical encouragement to other survivors and their caregivers.

Two women will share honestly about their worst nightmare - being raped - and their long recovery from fear, depression, and feeling unworthy. Find out how God intervened in their lives, providing healing and hope for the future.

In a world of social media influencers, and “likes,” it's easy to feel like you're not making a difference in the lives of others. Pastor Kyle Idleman describes how to share the Gospel with one person at a time, reflecting the way Jesus shared his love with us!

Our guests has a passion to see fathers return to their rightful place in the family, and to reform families in our nation by leading them through a process of surrender to God and reconciliation with one another.

You may have heard the music of Heinz Winkler, or even remember the very first SA Idols competition where he won the title. But this man and his wife Aletté are passionate, born again believers, on a mission to see family restored and healed in our nation, we'll be talking to them about a movement they've started, and are hoping to see make a lasting difference, in the lives of individuals and families around our country.

The abandoned, the homeless, the hopeless—where is God's grace in these situations? Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel shares moving testimonies of God's grace interlaced with his own personal experiences. He'll paint a powerful picture of how grace impacts every aspect of our lives, giving us hope.

The abandoned, the homeless, the hopeless—where is God's grace in these situations? Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel shares moving testimonies of God's grace interlaced with his own personal experiences. He'll paint a powerful picture of how grace impacts every aspect of our lives, giving us hope.

When our guest is faced with the possibility of losing her daughter after a car accident in which her brain is severely damaged, she finds herself hanging on to the promises of God in a way that she never has before, and her family experiences a miracle unfolding before their eyes, as the saints gather to pray and God moves his hand of grace.

The thought of losing a child is one that every parent has considered, and all will tell you they couldn't bear, so when our guest is told that it's unlikely her daughter will survive the effects of a car accident, she turns to God in surrender and calls on Him for hope.

Today's world is filled with “worldviews,” or different philosophies of life. But where is truth? We'll examine how you can measure any idea, worldview or belief against the reality of God's Word, and discover God's truth once and for all.

Parents have an assignment like no other. Our task is to raise self-sufficient adults who know their true identity and worth, but we can hit some serious speed humps along the way. Local speaker Brad Sadler will give a message that speaks to the heart of a parent as he talks with passion and honesty about his own parenting journey.

Parents have an assignment like no other. Our task is to raise self-sufficient adults who know their true identity and worth, but we can hit some serious speed humps along the way. Local speaker Brad Sadler will give a message that speaks to the heart of a parent as he talks with passion and honesty about his own parenting journey.

Pastor Andy Stanley provides real hope for every person who believes in Jesus Christ – a faith that is historically proven. Be sure that your faith is built on the foundation that the Lord provided, so you won't be swept away by life's storms.

Is your faith built on Solid Rock, or is it based on how “life” is treating you? Pastor Andy Stanley explains why many Christians have a ‘shaky faith', and provides real reasons why we can have a faith that defies any trial in life.

With God's help, you can find beauty, even in the midst of brokenness. Ann Voskamp shares about the loss of her sister in childhood and her spiritual journey to answer this question: What do you do with a broken heart?

Reverend Alistair Begg will share what to look for in a spouse, and what sort of spouse you should be: one filled with integrity, and continually pursuing a life of spiritual maturity. Hear wisdom for making one of the most important life decisions.

What should you look for in a spouse? Reverend Alistair Begg cautions that it should NOT be about physical appearance. After all, beauty and good looks by the world's standards—will fade.

You can fight with your spouse in a way that actually strengthens your marriage. You'll discover how you can build communication bridges by learning to seek permission to have the discussion, present the issue, explore solutions, acknowledge what you hear, and keep focused on the present.

What is a father's role and responsibility in the home, and why is it so important? Cassie and Jenny Carstens talk about why the world needs a father.

What is a father's role and responsibility in the home, and why is it so important? Cassie and Jenny Carstens talk about why the world needs a father.

Personality clashes, a child's terminal diagnosis, and a close-call emotional affair all led to a marriage falling apart at the seams. Recording artist Matt Hammitt and his wife, Sarah, candidly share their marriage struggles and how God's grace and forgiveness gave them enough hope to fight for their marriage.

Personality clashes, a child's terminal diagnosis, and a close-call emotional affair all led to a marriage falling apart at the seams. Recording artist Matt Hammitt and his wife, Sarah, candidly share their marriage struggles and how God's grace and forgiveness gave them enough hope to fight for their marriage.

God created you to enjoy your spouse, physically! Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner join us to share how couples can increase their enjoyment of physical intimacy, and the importance of connecting every day as a couple, emotionally and spiritually.

God created you to enjoy your spouse, physically! Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner join us to share how couples can increase their enjoyment of physical intimacy, and the importance of connecting every day as a couple, emotionally and spiritually.

If you've ever thought that marriage is just some antiquated institution that was the done thing in the old days, you'll want to listen in because we'll uncover why marriage is a beneficial sociological institution.

As a kingdom single, you are complete in Christ. That's the message from Dr. Tony Evans and Boundless host, Lisa Anderson discuss the purposeful, fulfilling life of contentment you can have, when you're connected in community with others and focused on being the person God made you to be.

As a kingdom single, you are complete in Christ. That's the message from Dr. Tony Evans and Boundless host, Lisa Anderson discuss the purposeful, fulfilling life of contentment you can have, when you're connected in community with others and focused on being the person God made you to be.

Two Christian women from different political perspectives and cultural backgrounds describe an unlikely but beautiful friendship that grew from having honest conversations about race. They'll offer inspiration and practical help for you to build bridges with others.

Marriage—even with its challenges—doesn't have to be hard! Arlene Pellicane looks at four key decisions you can make to strengthen your marriage and make your relationship with your spouse easier. When you establish solid ground rules, give thanks every day, seek to serve each other, and remember to have fun together, you can have a thriving marriage!

As a mom or dad, it's important to teach God's truth to your children. Kristen Hatton gives you some tools to establish a gospel foundation for your family in preparation for the teen years. You'll learn how to spiritually invest into your kids as they launch into adulthood.

Having issues with your in-laws? There's hope! A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law share how they've set boundaries and maintained peace with both their family and their husbands' families. Yes, it's possible!

Even though you know the day is coming when your child will leave home, there's a whirlwind of emotion that comes with it. Two moms explore those feelings with personal stories and some practical tips. They'll encourage you through the homestretch to prepare your child—and yourself—for their launch!

We all want to be more like Jesus — but are you prepared to live “radically” for him? Greg Stier urges believers to step out of their comfort zones and become totally committed to living out the Gospel every day!

We all want to be more like Jesus — but are you prepared to live “radically” for him? Greg Stier urges believers to step out of their comfort zones and become totally committed to living out the Gospel every day!

The Bible tells us to be careful how we speak, but often, it's too easy to drop a hasty or even harsh comment on social media. Pastor Ted Cunningham will encourage you to weigh your words carefully, so what you DO say has more power and influence.