Focus on the Family Weekend

Greg and Erin Smalley and Jim and Jean Daly share stories from their own marriages and provide practical marriage advice on navigating conflict, tools for marriage, strengthening the bond with your spouse, understanding differences with your spouse, and preparing for marriage. The Healthy Marriage Devotional Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Conversation Starters for Couples If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In a world that feels fractured and frustrating, with so much stress and worry, can we still have fun? Annie F. Downs shares all the reasons you not only CAN have fun but SHOULD. Then Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family. Chase the Fun FOF Comedy Collection The Read-Aloud Family Adventures in Odyssey Club If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Stacey Thacker, mom of four daughters, explains the power of praying for our teen girls. By working through her SOFT method of praying, you’ll learn how to effective lift your daughter before the Lord and entrust her to His care. Then Brooke McGlothlin, author of Praying for Teen Boys, encourages parents to pray for their sons. Praying for Teen Girls Praying for Teen Boys Brio Magazine Battle Plan: Praying Strategically for Your Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author and financial expert Russ Crosson provides practical advice on what simple decisions you can make today to manage your money and build a more secure financial future. Then Dr. Gregory Jantz shares 6 keys for overcoming burnout, using a whole-person approach. He’ll help you to streamline your stress, reclaim your true self, find sanity through simplicity, and more to find replenishment. Your Money Made Simple How to End Conflicts with Money in Your Marriage Beyond Burnout Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. Based on the book How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron help couples discover their love or attachment styles, which shape behaviors, beliefs and expectations within marriage. The five love styles they describe are: secure connector, avoider, pleaser, vacillator, and chaotic (controller and victim). How We Love Hope Restored Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Love Styles If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Like many couples, Bob and Wendy Griffith initially disagreed about foster care. Bob saw lots of obstacles. But after meeting with local community leaders about how his church could be more effective, the greatest need was in foster care. Thus began a personal journey for the Griffiths of fostering and adoption. Their example began a snowball effect of more families in the church getting involved in foster care ministry, having a profound impact on social workers, local foster families and church members who rallied to help these needy children. Wendy shares wonderful stories about “the power of 1 yes,” and Bob makes a powerful case for why Christians need to be involved in foster care ministry. Mama Bear Apologetics Truth Rising Fostering Jesus Wait No More If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Our culture pushes us to seek significance at careers, making money, power, etc — all away from our family. In this interview, Josh and Christi Straub emphasize the importance of being “famous at home.” On day one, they discuss putting your spouse first, the need to reconnect, and working on your spouse’s heart. On day two, Josh and Christi encourage moms and dads to become better parents by entering their child’s world, choosing humility and asking forgiveness, learning how to express emotions in healthy ways, and the importance of establishing family rhythms. Famous at Home Marriage Assessment Becoming Teammates in Marriage 7 Traits of Parenting Assessment If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman shares insights from his bestselling book, The Five Love Languages. He offers a humorous look at his own marriage and advice on how you can experience a deeper level of intimacy with your spouse. Then Aaron Sharp candidly shares about his experience as a “four-time pregnancy survivor,” sharing how he learned that his wife’s hormones were like fastballs; how he overcame intense bouts of “dad insecurity,” and how he and his wife kept their marriage strong in the midst of bringing a new life into the world. The 5 Love Languages Marriage Assessment Hope Restored You Got This, Dad If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community. The Anxiety Reset Counseling How do I Keep my Anxiety from Affecting my Parenting? How Practicing Spiritual Disciplines can Positively Impact Your Mental Health If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural, and a lot of what we see and hear points back to God! Lee Strobel conquers some pretty interesting topics when it comes to our faith…things like miracles, mystical dreams, angels, and even ghosts! You’ll hear some solid evidence of God’s presence in the supernatural, and through this conversation, you will be encouraged to grow closer to Him. Seeing the Supernatural The Case for a Creator Science and Christianity: How Science Can Strengthen Your Teen’s Faith Coming Home If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Os Guinness shares deep insights into the current chaos in the United States in what is a cultural revolution. He inspires believers to be agents of justice and compassion, offering solutions for the restoration of true freedom, which leads to peace and order in society. Then Josh and Christi Straub want to help Christian parents introduce their young children to the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection in age-appropriate ways. The Magna Carta of Humanity Truth Rising 10 Days of the Easter Story Family Reading of Scripture Holy Week Study If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons. Boys Should Be Boys Voices Age & Stage eNewsletters Boys to Men: What Your Boy Needs to Become a Good Man Raising Godly Men out of a Toxic Culture If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastors are often the busiest and most overworked members of the Christian community — and they need our support! Pastor Dave Stone understand these struggles first hand, and his new calling is to encourage and support these ministry leaders with the new Pastor to Pastor podcast from Focus on the Family! Then Rich Griffith shares practical advice from his experience as a single dad of three boys to encourage Christian parents to teach their children to use discernment to navigate the positive and negative influences in their lives. Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone podcast Voices Wait No More Walking Alongside Your Teen Focused Pastor If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Today, teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages! Receive the book Your Brightest Life your donation of any amount! Brio Magazine Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships Walking Alongside Your Teen If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart. Receive the book The Secret Language of Successful Couples your donation of any amount! Marriage Assessment Sign up for the Nurturing the Heart of Your Spouse Collection! Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be! Receive the book StrongHeart your donation of any amount! Age & Stage eNewsletters Can Virtue Be Taught? Fun Ways for Your to Instill Virtues in Your Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy. Receive the book The 5 Traits of a Healthy Family your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Single Parent Resources Free Love Language Quiz If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Trillia Newbell passionately equips parents to celebrate Black History Month with their children around the dinner table and teach them the power of the gospel to create racial reconciliation. Also, cancel culture has prompted many Christians to regularly voice their opinions for fear of being silenced. Some obnoxiously vent on every issue, regardless of their knowledge of that subject (or lack thereof). Pastor Ted Cunningham explains that the Bible calls us to a restraint that adds influence and power to our voices, and he’ll also help us discern when it IS time to speak up. Receive the book Celebrating Around the Table your donation of any amount! Listener CD Happy Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary Thomas If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Based on their new book Lasting Ever, Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink share how they have experienced God’s everlasting love throughout the highs and lows of life. Receive the book Lasting Ever your donation of any amount! Loving Well Practice Makes Parent Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more. Receive the book Ready to Wed for your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Resist the Drift Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Emergencies can strike at any time. From natural disasters to crises a little closer to home, storms arise and you may not know what to do. Kathi Lipp shares how a close call with a house fire inspired planning and preparing for any difficult circumstance. She’ll provide you with some simple, realistic, and tangible steps to prepare your family and get them on board. You’ll learn how to reframe the way you look at emergency preparedness so you can hold onto the peace God provides and help your neighbors, too. Also, Ryan and Lana Rush share practical ways parents can create meaningful mealtimes with their children, to nourish them physically and spiritually. Mealtimes give Christians an opportunity to not only build up their own family, but also to invite others to the table who are outside of their typical circle and show them the love of Christ Receive the book Ready for Anything for your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Restore the Table Video: The Table If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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 emphasizing the importance of Christian community. Plus, kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small! Receive the book RVL Discipleship: The Study – Seasons 1-4 DVD set for your donation of any amount! RVL Discipleship Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gary Thomas shares his passion for helping Christians see the enormous spiritual value of physical wellbeing. He takes discussion of fitness off the backburner - where many of us tend to leave it! Receive the book Every Body Matters for your donation of any amount! Family Fitness Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages Healthy Eating Habits for Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Over time, every family can fall into a rut. We lose track of all of the things we said we would do with our kids. But it’s never too late to start! Chris and Jenni Graebe give practical advice and heart-felt stories about their own journey establishing rhythms with their five children. Plus, Jay and Laura Laffoon share how husbands and wives can strengthen their relationship with regular “date nights.” It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. Simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions! Receive the book The Rhythm of Home for your donation of any amount! 5 Ways to Make a Change in Momentum with Family Relationships Ultimate Date Night Conversation Starters for Date Night If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Curtis Chang dealt with anxiety for a long time before the pressure became too much and he experienced a mental breakdown that led him to change his mentality. He learned that anxiety is not just a problem to solve. Although it can be difficult and painful, it can also lead to powerful spiritual growth. Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals Resources: Mental Health If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt, best-selling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, offers parents guidance for how they can more frequently and effectively pray for their children's faith, wisdom, self-discipline, character, life purpose, and more. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Brio Magazine Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk. Receive the book Empowered to Love for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation! Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven for your donation of any amount! Best of 2024 Collection Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kathi Lipp encourages listeners to embrace the Sabbath, explaining that the Sabbath goes beyond just a day of rest to a spiritual practice involving connection and gratitude. She shares practical ideas to help listeners plan ahead so they can step back, take a breath, and find rest in God. Then J.John shares a heartfelt look at the gifts God offers us at Christmas: forgiveness for our sins and salvation through belief in His Son.   Receive the book Sabbath Soup for your donation of any amount!   The J.John Collection   Christmas Stories   Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Strong and healthy marriages don't need big and expensive romantic events. Oftentimes it's the simple things spouses do for each other every day like nurturing their relationship, navigating conflict well, accepting each other's differences, and finding ways to grow in intimacy with each other.   Receive the The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! In this interview, Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You'll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don't have to be stressful and chaotic.   Receive the Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!   7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Freedom & Boundaries   Behavioral Expectations & Consequences   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Based on his book The Truth in True Crime, J. Warner Wallace explore the clues behind our human nature as he uncovers 15 life truths gleaned from both contemporary true crime investigations and ancient biblical wisdom.   Receive the Book The Truth in True Crime for your donation of any amount!   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Defending the Faith   Get Your Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Our marriage was totally dead!” In a dynamic message of marital restoration, Patricia Ashley shares her testimony of a painful five years with her husband, Vernon, and how the Lord worked a miracle in their hearts when they joined hands to pray for a friend. She encourages wives with practical ideas on how to employ biblical principles in their marriages.   Nurturing the Heart of Your Spouse Collection   Hope Restored   Scriptural Truths for Your Marriage   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gary Thomas has identified 9 “pathways” or spiritual temperaments in which we experience God best. Some people who feel most connected to God in nature, others love celebratory worship. And some experience God by caring for others. Gary emphasizes we can learn and grow spiritually from these different temperaments.   Sacred Pathways   Sacred Pathways List - Click to Download   Your Spiritual Temperament Quiz   Sacred Pathways Study Guide   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As a parent, you want to nurture your child's spiritual development, and that can be intimidating! Mom of four Janel Breitenstein identifies some spiritual life skills your child needs to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. She explores concepts like prayer, studying God's Word, worship, self-control, service, and resilience. You'll get an idea of some solid spiritual foundations and ways you can nurture those in your child's life.   Permanent Markers   Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs . . . Now   Practice Makes Parent   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips us up after we've been burned. When tragic situations occur, you may be wondering, “If God can let this happen, can He be trusted?” Lysa TerKeurst believes building and rebuilding trust isn't simply about finding better people to walk with; it's about developing stability within and with God so you don't become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship. Based on her new book I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Lysa explores eleven relational red flags – the difference between discernment and triggers, trusting God when you struggle with painful outcomes, trusting God when people hurt you and get away with it, the secret to healing, and more.   I Want to Trust You, But I Don't   Counseling   Hope Restored   Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley and his wife, Ann, share seven key principles for achieving financial and spiritual unity in marriage. Then, Pastor John Burke returns to offer encouragement as he shares hope-filled stories from people who have had near-death experiences and received a glimpse of the beautiful destination that awaits followers of Christ. John and Jim Daly's wife, Jean, inspire listeners to imagine heaven and hold on to the hope of eternal life promised by God.   Money Problems, Marriage Solutions   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Imagine Heaven   Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love (Part 1 of 2)   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kevin Leman helps you to navigate difficult circumstances with your children, encouraging you to respond, rather than react, when they're hurting. To prepare them for adulthood, it is not helpful to over-protect your child from the reality of pain in the world. He'll look at your children's common fears, such as rejection and uncertainty, and the antidotes you can provide in a stable, loving environment. Reference is also made to more extreme cases of depression and suicide.   When Your Kid is Hurting   Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Collection   Thriving Student   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer brings his wealth of knowledge to inform you about the culture's rejection of God, and how the church should respond. He gives a summary of the philosophies that have overtaken the secular world and are even creeping into the church. Hear his encouragement to stand fast for the Lord.   The Eclipse of God   ReFOCUS: “Erwin Lutzer: Responding to Culture with Truth and Love”   The Daily Citizen   Living a Life of Bold Faith (Part 1 of 2)   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Susan Yates is a grandmother who has a gift for creating fun, faith-filled family events. She'll provide practical advice to help you build intentional gatherings with your family. Then comedian John Branyan provides a look at living with a spouse who is your opposite. He has a humorous way with words, as he describes situations in marriage. John then closes with a touching story about true love.   Cousin Camp   The Many Roles of Grandparents   Focus on the Family Comedy Collection   Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you living life on empty? Licensed counselor Debra Fileta highlights ways to “fill up” physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a 6-part process that Debra calls “Soul Care,” she goes through the life and rhythms of Jesus to discover how we can care for our souls. Instead of living unsatisfied, we can experience renewed energy, purpose, and strength to serve others like never before!   Restoring Hope to Your Marriage Collection   Hope Restored   Doing Life with Your Adult Children   Age & Stage 19+   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ron and Opal Erickson discuss the marital struggles they experienced as the result of an affair, and describe how God repaired their marriage. They also talk about their music ministry and their efforts to help heal troubled marriages as a Hope Restored host couple. Then Dr. Jim Burns helps parents of adult children see how they can help, or hurt, this evolving relationship. As a parent transitions to the role of a coach, they can interact with their adult child in ways that minimize conflict and maximize godly influence.   Restoring Hope to Your Marriage Collection   Hope Restored   Doing Life with Your Adult Children   Age & Stage 19+   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.