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Focus on the Family is a half-hour daily dose of encouragement and advice for the family with keys to stronger marriages, effective parenting, deeper relationships and a more satisfying lifestyle. Focus on the Family has become one of today's most recognized Christian radio programmes.

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    • Aug 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Cultivating A Healthy Life as A Single - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:18


    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.

    An Unlikely Multi-Ethnic Friendship Sealed in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 26:27


    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.

    Four Key Decisions for Loving Your Spouse for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 26:41


    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!

    How to Prepare for Parenting Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 25:53


    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.

    Transforming Your Relationship With Your In-laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 26:27


    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!

    Setting Your Teen Free to Soar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 25:17


    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!

    How Jesus Has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life – (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 26:03


    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!

    How Jesus Has Equipped You To Live A Radical Life – (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 25:53


    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 Power Of Silence: How Speaking Less Can Benefit You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 25:40


    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.

    Practical Advice For Parenting Powerful Kids - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 25:48


    Let's face it. Most children, strong-willed or not, will try to manipulate their parents. Dr. Kevin Leman offers you help to rein in your children, when they are seeking too much attention. Learn how to reduce the power struggles and restore peace to your home.

    Practical Advice For Parenting Powerful Kids - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 25:48


    Let's face it. Most children, strong-willed or not, will try to manipulate their parents. Dr. Kevin Leman offers you help to rein in your children, when they are seeking too much attention. Learn how to reduce the power struggles and restore peace to your home.

    Trusting God When He Breaks Your Heart - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 25:41


    It's hard to imagine a pastor feeling abandoned by God. But when a painful disease took over his life, Pastor Ed Underwood hit rock bottom … losing his faith and contemplating suicide. His story will encourage you through the heartbreaking moments of your life.

    Trusting God When He Breaks Your Heart - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 25:42


    There is a type of physical suffering so severe that it causes people to commit suicide. And it broke the spirit of Pastor Ed Underwood, to the point where he renounced God and wanted to take his own life. If you've been so broken hearted that you're ready to give up, please join us for Pastor Underwood's dramatic testimony.

    Leaving A Legacy of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 25:55


    LOVE. It's something everyone wants, but often you need to give love first, in order to receive it. Bill Butterworth shares some fun insights he learned when he made a point of being more loving to his family and friends.

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    Offering Hope To Families Experiencing Drug Addiction - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 25:33


    Growing up in the 1970s, Mac and Mary loved to “party” and have fun with their friends. But what they didn't expect was Mac's life-threatening addiction to drugs. We'll hear about this couple's journey away from their childhood faith and God's timely intervention to rescue Mac.

    Offering Hope To Families Experiencing Drug Addiction - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 25:29


    Growing up in the 1970s, Mac and Mary loved to “party” and have fun with their friends. But what they didn't expect was Mac's life-threatening addiction to drugs. We'll hear about this couple's journey away from their childhood faith and God's timely intervention to rescue Mac.

    Embracing The Woman Behind The Mask

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 25:25


    Your best friend is in three Bible studies—you're only in one. Your co-worker has her master's degree, but you haven't even finished college! The comparisons go on and on. Well-known speakers Juli Slattery, Shaunti Feldhahn and Julie Ann Barnhill confess some of their own insecurities and urge women not to hide behind a mask of perfection.

    Transform Your Family With These 5 Vital Traits – (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 26:01


    Raising a family can be rewarding, but there's also those inevitable tough times. Dr. Gary Chapman will share some biblical principles that will equip your family to “ride out” those tough days with grace and forbearance.

    Transform Your Family With These 5 Vital Traits – (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 26:10


    Well, I think it's safe to say we all want our families to operate in a healthy way, but that can be tough when we see mostly dysfunctional families all around us. Dr. Gary Chapman will give us a biblical model for family, with five principals to build a healthy home environment.

    Staying Connected To God: A 60-Day Challenge – (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 25:52


    Imagine life if you were 100% in tune with God all the time! John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires!

    Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge – (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 25:49


    Imagine life if you were 100% in tune with God all the time! John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires!

    Healing Parent and Adult Child Relationships – (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 25:20


    You raised her, taught her to love God, and now as an adult she's not speaking to you anymore. Dr. John Townsend provides help for strained relationships between parents and adult children. Learn to set healthy boundaries, forgive, and reconcile.

    Healing Parent and Adult Child Relationships – (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 25:53


    You raised her, taught her to love God, and now as an adult she's not speaking to you anymore. Dr. John Townsend provides help for strained relationships between parents and adult children. Learn to set healthy boundaries, forgive, and reconcile.

    Creating Meaningful Mealtimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 25:44


    Eating meals around a table without distractions may seem like a small thing, but it makes a big impact. Ryan Rush shares how to make the most of mealtimes with your kids to nourish them physically, relationally, and spiritually.

    Healthy Manhood In Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 25:38


    Jim Daly wants to remind husbands what healthy masculinity is all about — serving and sacrificing for your wife, avoiding passivity, and pursuing purity in your thought-life!

    Expectations: Do They Satisfy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 25:05


    Enjoy the lighthearted wit and compassionate wisdom of Judy Hampton. In high school, she had great expectations for her life, but things didn't turn out as she had planned. Obstacles and setbacks left her disillusioned — until she learned to trust God with her life. Some laughter, some tears and a lesson in contentment.

    Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 25:32


    Keeping your kids engaged during family devotions can be a challenge. But what if you make devotions...dangerous?! One dad shares how he revitalised his devotional time with his sons by adding an element of surprise to each lesson. You'll be encouraged to think out of the box as you share your faith to your children.

    Finding God's Love In Marriage And Life - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 25:58


    Rebecca St. James and her husband, Cubbie Fink, share more from their life and faith journeys. They describe a “winter season” in their marriage and how God brought healing and new opportunities to their family.

    Finding God's Love In Marriage And Life – (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 25:59


    Rebecca St. James and her husband, Cubbie Fink, describe their passion for music and ministry, and how God orchestrated their love story! It's an inspirational message about following the Lord and trusting Him with your dreams .

    Rethinking Godly Sexuality In Your Marriage - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 26:01


    [ATTENTION: This program's material may not be suitable for young children.] How would you describe your marriage — as a contract or a covenant? Dr. Juli Slattery shares how intimacy with your spouse requires faithfulness, knowing each other very well, sacrificial love, and passionate celebration.

    Rethinking Godly Sexuality In Your Marriage - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 26:10


    [ATTENTION: This program's material may not be suitable for young children.] Tragically, too many married couples experience intimacy as a “sanctified hookup!” But God's design for sex is much better! Dr. Juli Slattery reminds husbands and wives that sex is symbolic for our intimacy with the Lord!

    Examining My Past For A Better Future – (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 25:29


    Whether you're single or married, you can learn how to make a marriage happy and long lasting. Pastor Louie Giglio shares how you can replace your selfish nature with a Christ-like attitude to improve ANY relationship!

    Examining My Past for A Better Future – (part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 25:33


    Everyone wants to have a good marriage, but could you be sabotaging your relationship? Pastor Louie Giglio explains how unresolved issues from your past can really harm your marriage – now or in the future.

    Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 26:27


    Kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be terrifying for parents to navigate. Licensed counsellor and mom, Michelle Nietert, provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to help their children process difficult emotions – and keep God at the centre!

    Leadership Principles For Families - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 25:51


    A grandfather shares leadership principles that moms and dads can teach to their children for successful living. You'll hear why life is bigger than ourselves, and the importance of living out our values with intentionality.

    Leadership Principles For Families - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 24:56


    A grandfather shares leadership principles that moms and dads can teach to their children for successful living. You'll hear why life is bigger than ourselves, and the importance of living out our values with intentionality.

    Overcoming The Heartaches Of Life - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 25:39


    When the Homecoming King teased young Sheri Rose Shepherd about her weight, she was wounded to the core. She lost weight, quit doing drugs, and even became a beauty queen. But, as successful as she was on the outside, she was still miserable on the inside.

    Overcoming The Heartaches Of Life - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 26:01


    When the Homecoming King teased young Sheri Rose Shepherd about her weight, she was wounded to the core. She lost weight, quit doing drugs, and even became a beauty queen. But, as successful as she was on the outside, she was still miserable on the inside.

    Living as A Disciple of Jesus in Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 25:46


    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 emphasising the importance of Christian community.

    Five Ways To Grow Closer As A Couple - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 26:07


    If you want to transform your “good marriage” into a “great marriage,” we have some wonderful help for you! Greg and Erin Smalley have a discussion with Jim and Jean Daly about five ways to communicate better, navigate conflict, and improve intimacy in your relationship!

    Five Ways to Grow Closer as A Couple - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 25:46


    If you want to transform your “good marriage” into a “great marriage,” we have some wonderful help for you! Greg and Erin Smalley have a discussion with Jim and Jean Daly about five ways to communicate better, navigate conflict, and improve intimacy in your relationship!

    Setting A New Rhythm for Your Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 25:58


    As a parent, you're the captain of the family ship. But keeping your family on course through the waves of school, sports, and busy schedules is a full-time job. Explore how incorporating rhythms, like service, speaking life, slowing down, and a little adventure will help you thrive in God's design for your family!

    Seeing Suffering Through God's Eyes - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 25:39


    Loss is painful, and you may be tempted to run away from it. But a better way to heal is to run through the pain! Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko return with spiritual lessons they learned in the aftermath of their young daughter's death.

    Seeing Suffering Through God's Eyes - (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 25:45


    It can be difficult to reconcile God's love when you lose a member of your family. Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko describe the heartbreaking death of their young daughter — and how they clung to their faith - and each other - through their grief.

    Living In Peace With People Who Drive You Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 25:37


    You may wish you could avoid the “difficult people” in your life — but what if God wants to transform your heart through those relationships? We'll examine how to set boundaries, cultivate a sensitive spirit, and share God's love with people who drive you crazy!

    A Light-Hearted Look at Wedded Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 25:54


    Married life isn't always wedded bliss. Comedian John Branyan shares a lighthearted look at the daily challenges of being married: from the trials of dealing with a chirpy ‘morning person,' to caring for a pregnant wife, with a strange appetite.

    Becoming A Wholehearted Wife – (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 25:46


    Find out how damaging anger can be in your marriage. Husbands and wives need a better response in the face of conflict, and we'll provide you with a biblical model on how to keep communication lines open and forgive your spouse.

    Becoming A Wholehearted Wife – (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 25:39


    On the wedding day, every marriage starts out with such promise! But days, if not hours later, reality sets in! You'll learn about reasons why many couples end up in a rut, wondering if they made a mistake in their marriage! We've got help and hope for your relationship from God's Word.

    How A Jar of Pennies Can Make You a Better Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 25:58


    Nine hundred and thirty-six. That's how many weeks there are from birth to 18 years old. Eryn Lynum shares about the importance of cherishing each day with your children, as she drops a penny in a jar every week, reminding her to make the most of her time with her kids.

    Sharing Your Faith With Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 25:29


    As a parent, you want your children to follow Christ and live godly lives. Natalie Frisk shares insights to help equip you intentionally share your faith with your children at every age. She'll encourage you to help your child find their identity in a relationship with Christ.

    Helping Our Kids Manage Technology Well - (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 25:09


    Screen time is a battle all parents face, but we have to balance appropriate tech use with healthy boundaries. Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane reveal how technology is changing our kids—impacting the brain, relationships, safety, and emotional health. You'll get some practical tools to connect with your children in their tech-driven world.

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