We want to help your family thrive! The Focus on the Family program offers real-life, Bible-based insights for everyday families. Help for marriage and parenting from families who are in the trenches with you. Focus on the Family is hosted by Jim Daly and
In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview shines bright. President of the Colson Center and worldview expert, John Stonestreet, equips you 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In a culture so focused on your own wants and needs, who has time to pay attention to the needs of your spouse? Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how to thrive in your marriage together by learning to love and serve one another well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In a culture so focused on your own wants and needs, who has time to pay attention to the needs of your spouse? Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how to thrive in your marriage together by learning to love and serve one another well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Do you have a loved one hurting in a way you don't fully understand? Eliza Huie shares why understanding trauma is essential for offering true Christ-like love and support. Learn how to be a steady, compassionate presence with practical tools, rooted in faith. This conversation will equip you to love others well as they heal. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Do you have a loved one hurting in a way you don't fully understand? Eliza Huie shares why understanding trauma is essential for offering true Christ-like love and support. Learn how to be a steady, compassionate presence with practical tools, rooted in faith. This conversation will equip you to love others well as they heal. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Are you tired of your kids fighting and making a mess? Justin Earley, father of four boys, gets real about navigating the chaos of life with young kids…and having grace for them. He shares how to create a stable home and turn small moments into spiritual lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Communication with tweens and teens can be challenging…especially when a screen is in the way! Social researcher Jonathan McKee highlights some of the issues screens and tech can present and gives you some ideas to pry your child's eyes away from their smartphone to connect in their real-life relationships. Also, connecting with your spouse is so more important to the health of your marriage. And solid communication is the key! Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley give you some of the tools you need to communicate warmly and pursue Christ together. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
When today's youth are confused about gender, they need a reminder about their identity in Christ! Learn how your relationship with God defines WHO you are, not cultural stereotypes - and how God wired you uniquely as a male or female. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Today's youth are 1600 times more likely to experience gender confusion than adults! How should parents respond? We'll explore the many reasons for transgenderism and how Christian parents can come alongside and offer godly truth to their kids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
“You deserve a break today” – but should you spend money to get it? Financial expert Dave Ramsey explains how singles - and single parents - can avoid the trap of ‘mood spending'…plus tips on teaching children about money. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Are you a spender or a saver? How about your spouse? Trusted money expert Dave Ramsey explains two typical money personalities, and how to negotiate the inevitable conflicts that crop up. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
What will heaven be like? That's a question many people ponder. 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Do you ever fight with your spouse? Do you turn mean during a conflict? Or do you tend to want “peace at any price”? Marriage experts Les Leslie Parrott share some “red flags” of harmful conflict and encourage you to “fight fair.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from a youth ranch dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. You'll hear how God took a tragic childhood event in Kim's life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Grab a tissue for this emotional, yet riveting conversation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from a youth ranch dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. You'll hear how God took a tragic childhood event in Kim's life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Grab a tissue for this emotional, yet riveting conversation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
As a parent, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut. Former youth pastor Doug Fields will help you improve your parenting style, explaining why your kids need genuine affection, delicate discipline, and serious fun! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Parenting….it's a challenge, isn't it? Youth pastor Doug Fields encourages you to recognize the huge amount of influence you have on your children, and explains how to use that influence wisely, to raise kids who exhibit confidence, compassion, and competence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Connecting with your spouse is so more important to the health of your marriage. And solid communication is the key! Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley give you some of the tools you need to communicate warmly and pursue Christ together. It's an encouraging conversation that will strengthen your marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Your words are more powerful than you realize! Dave and Ann Wilson share how to speak the truth in love to your spouse and not let triggers from your past disrupt your marriage! Discover better ways to show love and respect to your spouse! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Well-meaning wives who try to help their husbands through criticism are doing more harm than good! Ann Wilson describes the power of praise in marriage, and how gratitude and forgiveness can transform relationships between husbands and wives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview shines bright. President of the Colson Center and worldview expert, John Stonestreet, equips you 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In the chaos of the culture, the truth of the Christian worldview shines bright. President of the Colson Center and worldview expert, John Stonestreet, equips you 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Communication with tweens and teens can be challenging…especially when a screen is in the way! Social researcher Jonathan McKee highlights some of the issues screens and tech can present and gives you some ideas to pry your child's eyes away from their smartphone to connect in their real-life relationships. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In a world ruled by screens, what if your family could rediscover the wonders waiting just outside your door? Join award-winning author and mom of four, Amanda Dykes, as she shares simple, hands-on ways to help kids delight in God's creation. Learn how small moments with your kids playing in snow, mud, leaves, and more can shape their hearts for a lifetime. Also, are you struggling to find healing and peace in your blended family? God wants to bring restoration to your marriage! Vanessa and Scott Martindale offer advice as they share their journey of overcoming the challenges of co-parenting and the hurt Vanessa carried from her past marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
At birth, his parents told him he wouldn't make it through the night, and now he's a medical doctor. Hear one family's amazing story of overcoming the obstacles of living with Cerebral palsy and how God brought them through it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
At birth, his parents told him he wouldn't make it through the night, and now he's a medical doctor. Hear one family's amazing story of overcoming the obstacles of living with Cerebral palsy and how God brought them through it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Disagreements are a part of life, especially married life. But how can you use conflict to actually achieve deeper intimacy with your spouse? Marriage experts Les Leslie Parrott describe how you can share your feelings without ending up in a shouting match. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Do you ever fight with your spouse? Do you turn mean during a conflict? Or do you tend to want “peace at any price”? Marriage experts Les Leslie Parrott share some “red flags” of harmful conflict and encourage you to “fight fair.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
You may have internal and external triggers that drive you toward unhealthy eating habits. Mom and health coach Amber Lia helps you identify some of those triggers and work through them. You'll be encouraged to lean on God's truth to curb your cravings. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Young people are feeling the pressure of secular culture. Loneliness, empty promises about love and relationships, and “cancel culture” watching their every move. It takes a rebel to be a Christian. Apologist, Dr. Sean McDowell brings a message of hope to a lonely, spiritually hungry generation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Tim Goeglein encourages you to honor America's great spiritual heritage as we celebrate Independence Day. He'll share about the vision, faith, and hopes of America's Founding Fathers and the importance of preserving our moral values and religious freedoms To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
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 discovered joy. You'll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
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 discovered joy. You'll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In a world ruled by screens, what if your family could rediscover the wonders waiting just outside your door? Join award-winning author and mom of four, Amanda Dykes, as she shares simple, hands-on ways to help kids delight in God's creation. Learn how small moments with your kids can shape their hearts for a lifetime. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Are you struggling to find healing and peace in your blended family? God wants to bring restoration to your marriage! Vanessa and Scott Martindale offer advice as they share their journey of overcoming the challenges of co-parenting and the hurt Vanessa carried from her past marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
If you're struggling to cram your busy schedule into each day, it may surprise you that finding time for REST is one of the most important things you can do to live a purpose-filled life. Eryn Lynum will help you to step away from information overload, stressing the need to abide in Christ daily. Also, Chad Robichaux shares powerful stories of military heroism that inspired his new novel. He opens up about his journey of healing from PTSD and finding renewed purpose. With raw honesty and hope, Chad offers encouragement to those struggling - and advice for reaching out to Veterans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
You can have a happy marriage…if you're intentional about maintaining a healthy, godly relationship. Kevin Thompson identifies eight commitments you need to make in order to find happiness in your marriage — like humbling yourself, viewing your marriage as bigger than you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Young people today are feeling the pressure of secular culture. Loneliness, empty promises about love and relationships, “cancel culture” watching their every move. It takes a rebel to be a Christian. Professor and apologist, Dr. Sean McDowell brings a message of hope to a lonely, spiritually hungry generation – and you can too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Young people today are feeling the pressure of secular culture. Loneliness, empty promises about love and relationships, “cancel culture” watching their every move. It takes a rebel to be a Christian. Professor and apologist, Dr. Sean McDowell brings a message of hope to a lonely, spiritually hungry generation – and you can too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Grief and loss of a loved one is difficult enough for adults, but how do you help children process such things? We'll examine infant loss and how one family chose to cling to God and celebrate the brief life of their baby. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
We need people. And others need us, too. But finding balance in our relationships requires careful thought. Dr. John Townsend offers practical ideas on how to tank up on relational nutrients and contribute to the lives of others for emotional and spiritual health. Help for building your “life team”! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Strong and happy marriages are built on the simplest of things! We'll explore the power of commitment, accepting each other's differences, treating your spouse with kindness, and resiliency — all factors for a wonderful, life-long relationship! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Chad Robichaux shares personal stories of military heroism that inspired his new novel. He opens up about his journey of healing from PTSD and finding renewed purpose. With raw honesty and hope, Chad offers encouragement to those struggling - and advice for reaching out to Veterans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Don't you wish sometimes you could just take your words back? Dr. Gary Chapman shares examples of when he used unkind words and what he did to seek forgiveness. Join us for a very personal look at relationships, with tips you can use with your spouse or kids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Relationships can be tricky, can't they? Dr. Gary Chapman will explain how a wall of resentment can build up between you and your loved one, and why you can -- and should -- try to tear down that wall from your side, through forgiveness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Protect your kids before the culture misleads them. Greta Eskridge empowers you to talk openly and confidently with your children about sexual integrity. Her approach helps families build trust while guarding against the dangers of pornography. Start the conversation today—and strengthen your child for life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
If you're struggling to cram your busy schedule into each day, it may surprise you that finding time for REST is one of the most important things you can do to live a purpose-filled life. Eryn Lynum will help you to step away from information overload, stressing the need to abide in Christ daily. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Is having fun essential to a robust faith? Author Annie F. Downs will encourage you to embrace a more joyful approach toward life. Annie says when you prioritize fun and feel true joy, you'll also feel closer to God. And it doesn't take a lot of money!Then are you looking for a simple way to bring your family closer and help your kids succeed in school? Tune in as Sarah Mackenzie shares how reading aloud transformed her family life. Discover the surprising academic and character-building benefits of reading to your kids. Don't miss this heartwarming and practical episode! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Do you want your kids to build a meaningful connection with their dad? Laura and Jay Laffoon share fun, faith-based activities designed to strengthen that special bond. From backyard adventures to heart-to-heart conversations, they've got ideas that will inspire laughter and connection. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
Do you find it difficult to talk to others about your faith? British evangelist Jay-John will explain how seemingly small gestures can easily lead to important conversations about Jesus Christ. Learn how to participate in what he calls NATURAL evangelism. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
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