Podcasts about Family Weekend

Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey radio drama about a young man’s dream to become a successful radio DJ – but he gets bad advice about sharing other people’s secrets on air! Then military life can place enormous strain on families through deployments, frequent moves, and long seasons of separation. But what if those challenges could become opportunities for deeper faith and even ministry? Beth Runkle shares how military spouses can replace fear with faith, use prayer as a powerful spiritual weapon, and see every new assignment as part of God’s calling on their lives. AIO Animation Journey into the Impossible Another Move, God? Episode #193: “A Tongue of Fire” Connecting With Your Spouse During Military Deployment If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process. The Mindful Marriage Hope Restored Counseling Consultation and Referrals 4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process. The Mindful Marriage Hope Restored Counseling Consultation and Referrals 4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kathy Koch addresses parent-child relationships after the child reaches the adult stage. She discusses how to recognize the signs of unhealthy expectations and how to strengthen those relationships. Kathy explores subjects such as the importance of breaking free from codependency, healthy grandparenting, and not idolizing your children. Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children Declaration of Release Counseling Consultation and Referrals Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Ted Cunningham brings hilarious encouragement to moms by urging them to stop stressing out over non-essential decisions, and start actively seeking out a more lighthearted approach to life. Then based on his book, Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God. Couples will be encouraged that they’re not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them. A Love That Laughs Defending Your Marriage The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection Reactive Cycle Assessment If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

With trademark humor and warmth, British evangelist J.John and his wife Killy share candid stories about the ups and downs of 42 years of marriage and global ministry. From a seasoned perspective, they offer practical, biblical advice for “maintaining” your relationship. The pair discuss how “The Four R’s” – respect, responsibility, romance, and resolve can shape a marriage to go the distance. Marriage Works J.John Collection Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast Adventures in Odyssey: Journey in the Impossible If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Rich Griffth shares the different leadership styles parents should use to disciple their kids as they grow. Hear about discipling kids with intentionality at different stages of their development, from birth until adulthood. Discipleship is Leadership Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now Practice Makes Parent Podcast Wait No More If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

What you say, and don’t say, can improve your relationships! Deborah Pegues, author of 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue, reminds us how we can honor God in how we talk to others. Deborah shares from her own journey to take a ‘tongue fast’ where she doesn’t say anything negative and how all of us can avoid lying, gossip, and complaining. Then Abdu Murray explains the threat Artificial Intelligence poses to our cultural idea of what it means to be human. Hear his insights into the positive uses of AI, and his warnings against dangerous uses of AI such as chatbots. He’ll help you navigate the cultural noise and root yourself and your family in the truth that humans are defined by being made in the image of God. 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue Fake ID Leading the Charge As Woman Plugged In If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love. Do Marriage Better Counseling Take the Free Marriage Assessment! The Four Seasons of Intimacy in Marriage If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter, and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven! Then Champ Thornton wants to inspire children – and their parents – with fascinating Bible facts, biographies of great Christians, humor, trivia, and more! He believes kids need to integrate their faith with the “real world” all around them and learn how to discern between godly truth and cultural perspectives. 12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter The Really Radical Book for Kids Coming Home How to Read the Bible – As a Family If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Leann Murphy is a mom who wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals – Becoming a Wife & Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to “fight well,” build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through betrayal, bitterness, and resentment – all with a heart set on Jesus. Then Ollie Lia shares his story of struggling with anxiety when he started high school, and how his mom, Amber, helped him work through it. Ollie and Amber offer practical steps for parents and teens to overcome the mental health struggles so many teens are walking through. 2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle Hope Restored You Are Seen Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

You can make a difference in the life of a child! Captured in the book, The Lucky Few, Josh and Heather Avis share on the pain and heartache that several years of infertility had on their marriage. They then share how God began to prompt their hearts to adopt, and then adopt a child with Down syndrome. They also share on their other two adopted children and shine a positive light on Down syndrome reminding all of us that even if we feel fear we need to step out in faith to what God is calling us to. The Lucky Few Special Needs Parenting Collection Wait No More Special Needs Adoption Journey If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Jason and Tori Benham equip couples and families to face fear, panic and anxiety that would otherwise prevent us from doing what God has called us to do. They speak from firsthand experience about panic attacks, paralyzing fear and sleepless nights. They also describe a proven biblical and brain-based process that helped set them free from these kinds of debilitating struggles. The 3-step plan of attack involves recognizing what’s happening, renouncing the lie, and replacing it with the truth. Unshakeable Counseling Consultation and Referrals Find Peace in a Culture of Anxiety How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting? If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

As a mom of 3 sons, Molly DeFrank knows firsthand how boys struggle to find their purpose and identity in a “toxic masculinity” culture. Molly offers hope and confidence — encouraging moms to keep planting seeds of the Gospel and remind their boys that they belong, they can be brave and tender, be creative, and even have fun! Intentional moms of young boys can help mold them into godly young men, and model how to struggle and grow in a daily walk with Jesus. Mothering Boys 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast 13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

"An affair is the murder of a marriage." Pastor Gary Thomas explains how extra-marital affairs develop and how to avoid them. He also offers hope and healing for spouses who want to restore their relationship. Making Your Marriage a Fortress Hope Restored Steps to An Affair PDF Counseling Consultation & Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Middle school can be tough. Kids face bullying, first crushes, and the pressure to have the right clothes or the latest tech—all while trying to figure out who they are. Dr. Heather Holleman steps into the world of teen girls to help you better understand what your daughter is experiencing. She also offers practical tools to help your daughter build a strong, confident identity rooted in Christ. Then David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, and his ministry partner, Bill High, share their secrets to leaving a lasting family legacy. Learn about transferring family values to your children and grandchildren. Hear David’s inspiring stories of stewarding his business and family with a long-term mindset. 3-Book Elita Brown Series Bundle Brio The Legacy Life Age and Stage – Grandparenting If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit Counseling Consultation and Referrals Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin. How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit Counseling Consultation and Referrals Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Healthy habits will improve your marriage! Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship. He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm. Couples can learn better ways to interact with and communicate! Simple Habits for Marital Happiness Marriage Assessment Hope Restored 7 Healthy Habits That Will Improve Your Marriage If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

With forty years in the TV business and from personal experience, David Murrow understands the negative effects from overuse of screens. He discusses positive and negative uses of various media and offers great practical advice for you as a parent as you guide your children and manage screens in your home. Then every life matters—and every child is a gift from God. When Mauricio and Christin Rosa learned their preborn son had a life-threatening diagnosis, they faced choices no parent ever wants to face. Yet, through fear and uncertainty, they chose to trust God and to choose life. Their story is one of courage, faith, and the unshakable belief that every life has purpose and value. Drowning in Screen Time Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology Saving Nate Wondering Whether to Abort a Child Diagnosed With a Fatal Medical Problem If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Author and Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically. Then, for years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus—and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life’s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God’s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him. Your Money Made Simple Best of 2025 Audio Collection Love Life Sober Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains most of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life. Then Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons. We hope all parents listening will be encouraged to pass down their faith to the next generation. Comedy Collection The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions Best of 2025 Audio Collection Family Reading of Scripture If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle Nietert provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small! Then Jay and Laura Laffoon explain that a date night 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! They recommend having fun, having a purpose for your date, and doing what your spouse most desires. Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle Ultimate Date Night Best of 2025 Audio Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

The late 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 Best of 2025 Audio Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting? If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, 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. 5 Traits of a Healthy Family Best of 2025 Audio Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals Single Parent Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Based on his updated The Case for Christmas, Lee Strobel takes a fresh look at the evidence behind Jesus’ birth. Then Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your heart and your home! The Case for Christmas Practicing Hospitality Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family Truth Rising If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith. Love, Pray, Listen 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print Mary DeMuth’s Prayer Cards for Adult Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to be. The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection The Source of Self-Worth Christmas Stories Podcast Take Focus Wherever Life Takes You! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Ryan and Kayla North describe the joys and challenges of foster parenting and adoption. Then award-winning songwriter Tony Wood shares heartwarming reflections on the holiday season tied to our emotions, relationships, and God’s gift of Jesus Christ. Wait No More Suitcase Bundles Manger Throne Christmas Stories Podcast Help Deliver Hope and Joy! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Based on his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary Thomas dismantles twelve key lies Christians believe that cripple their intimacy with God. The Life You Were Reborn to Live Truth Rising Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God's Family If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Is a co-worker or family member driving you crazy? Learning styles expert Cynthia Tobias explains that the way we process information impacts us both at home and at work, and illustrates how our friends and family may perceive the world very differently than we do. The Way We Work OR The Way They Learn Getting to Know the Way We Work PDF Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? Counseling Services and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer answers the all-important question: Where will you spend eternity? He discusses what the Bible teaches about death, heaven, God’s divine justice, and the assurance of salvation believers have in Jesus Christ. Then Natasha Crain offers parents strategies and encouragement for raising kids who follow Jesus. She helps moms and dads confidently foster deep, faith-building conversations with their children, so that their children understand who they are in Christ and how to defend their faith. One Minute After You Die Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family 10 Tips for Having Deeper Faith Conversations With Your Kids If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

An emotionally healthy family starts with emotionally healthy individuals. Debra Fileta is a licensed counselor and mom of four. In her books, Are you Really OK? and Any Day Emotions, she equips parents and children to understand their emotions, assess their mental health, and pursue a path to wellbeing. For parents, Debra brings hope and practical tools to navigate a child’s emotions in a God-centered way. Nourish Your Family’s Mental Health Bundle Counseling Age and Stage eNewsletter What to Do When You’re Not Okay If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Marriage is a unique gift of God, but sometimes it can be hard to navigate. That’s why George and Tondra Gregory are dedicated to helping couples build a successful game plan within their marriage. When you work with your spouse and adopt a winning mindset, you can create a strong and healthy marriage. The Marriage Game Plan Marriage 911 Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Resources: Marriage Materials If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

(00:00) Hardy's fired up for some big family plans this weekend — tailgating at the UMass football game in Amherst. Though it might just be him, his wife, and their new Blackstone griddle holding down the fort.(19:29) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: In Week 6's Monday Night Football, the Falcons pulled off a statement 24–14 upset over the Bills, riding a strong ground game and timely defense. Also The Bears top the Commanders, 25-24. Tampa Bay Lightning won for the first time this season with a 4-3 victory against the Bruins.(32:23)(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rutgers football is back at SHI Stadium Saturday to host No. 8 Oregon as part of Homecoming & Family Weekend on campus. The game is presented by RWJBarnabas Health and is set for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff on Big Ten Network. No general public tickets remain in marking the second straight sellout at SHI Stadium and 11th since 2022.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We tend to make life all about us. Even when we seek the LORD, our pursuit of Him is often so we can get what we want or to make our lives better. The people who do not know God have no choice but to live for themselves, why would we follow that example? It is time for us to reject being consumed by the things of this world, and resolve to live to the greater glory of God.Sunday morning teaching from our 2025 Family Weekend.

Parents today are in panic mode. Your Gen Z children are struggling with depression, identity, pressure, and increased cases of abandoned faith. Jason Jimenez wants to help you leverage healthy authority and intentional parenting methods to help the younger generation understand their true identity in Christ. Jason introduces 8 core traits to help you better understand and relate to your kids. He urges you to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them. Jason provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences. Parenting Gen Z Truth Rising J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture Raising Your Teen to be a Resilient Christian If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses habits you can integrate into your marriage. Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. On the second day, they discussed positive communication habits, conflict resolution, and guarding your relationship well. Simple Habits for Marital Happiness Take the Marriage Assessment Filling Your Marriage With Joy Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Coach Kevin DeWall '00 is back in the studio to discuss another one-possession game and looks ahead to HWS Homecoming and Family Weekend's opponent, RPI. The Hobart Football Podcast is recorded weekly during the season.   The podcast is available on HWSAthletics.com, Amazon Music, and Spotify. To help support Hobart Football, please join the Statesmen Athletic Association. Find Hobart Football on X: @HobartFootball; Facebook: facebook.com/HobartStatesmen; and Instagram: @HobartFootball.

Bennett and Jack are back this week to discuss the win over Georgia Southern at home in a rain soaked Family Weekend. The duo also preview the Georgia State game. Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Check out our website!  Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee (or beer...)  Leave us a review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a BIG week on the 515 Podcast as we take a look back on the headlines and look forward to Family Weekend and Drake Hoops Fest with Drake Athletics Director of Marketing, Greg Kay.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Scott Kedersha encourages listeners to pursue God’s design for covenant marriage. He’ll equip dating couples with practical advice, empowering you to build your relationship on a healthy foundation. Then Eliza Huie shares how you can intentionally guide your kids towards emotional strength and resilience. She offers insight on what an emotionally healthy child looks like, along with advice for every parent seeking to raise grounded, emotionally secure children. Ready or Knot? Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Marriage Assessment Age and Stage e-Newsletters If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Let's talk about a principle from our Family Weekend teaching applies to all of us...not just parents.Reading Plan: Old Testament - Isaiah 16-20Psalms - Psalm 108:7-13Gospels - Luke 21:10-24New Testament - Hebrews 5Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information.

A message by Pastor Mike Fabarez on Acts 20:17-32.Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley is located in Meridian, Idaho. For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/

40 years ago, Dr. Trent discovered the power of “the Blessing” — the powerful affirmation and unconditional love that parents can give to their children. But what if someone never got a blessing growing up? Or lost their blessing later on in life? Dr. Trent and his daughter Kari describe how we can allow God to become our “perfect parent” and bring that blessing into our life. Broken to Blessed FOF Counseling Department Encourage Couples to Give and Live the Blessing Blessing Your Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee talk with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Kicker John Cannon and Cornerbacks Coach Jason Martin heading into the Hilltoppers' Parent and Family Weekend game against Nevada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Munsterteiger and Brian Howell shared their thoughts from Boulder after covering Colorado football's press conference on Wyoming game week.

Dr. Angela King Taylor, vice chancellor of the division of student affairs at Mizzou, is our guest on the Family Weekend edition of Brad's Bites.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.