Focus on the Family Daily

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 .

[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.

[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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.