Adversity is never fun, but it has the power to reveal the beauty of life if we’re strong enough to see it. Jim Daly explains why faith can help us overcome suffering by reorienting us, so we can see our struggles in a new light. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Marriage Meet Ups (Bundle) Focus on Marriage Assessment Strengthen Your Marriage With a Meet Up Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Rig

By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future. Receive a copy of

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Today, we explore how Jesus can help your child's mental health. Kori Pennypacker talks with Jim Daly about how she's shared the gospel with young kids. Then, Danny and John explain why thinking about Bible verses can help you feel more hopeful. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Backpack Faith Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Bringing Good News to Kids in Public Schools (Digital Download) Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter

Kathi Lipp reminds us that the person we become is more important than the goals we achieve. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Overwhelmed" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Would Jess Harnell eat an old jelly bean off the floor of his car? What’s his favorite extension cord color? And has he ever touched a dolphin? The voice of Wooton tackles totally random questions from fans about strange sounds, long hair, world travel, childhood dreams, and whether he actually likes licorice. Plus, hear a preview of “Suggestion Box.”

Every marriage is unique, but every healthy marriage embodies the same three qualities. Jim Daly explains how those three qualities can help you build a marriage that’s deep enough and wide enough to help your family thrive. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Kathi Lipp shares how she and her husband have learned to share responsibilities and become better teammates. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Overwhelmed" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with Dave Boden about raising Gen Alpha (born 2010–2024) in an AI-shaped world. He describes risks of AI chatbots giving unsafe advice and reducing real-life relationships, and he outlines big data’s influence. Practical guidance includes parents learning AI realities, modeling healthy tech habits, answering teens’ identity/purpose/belonging questions through faith, family, and church, and prioritizing in-person rhythms. They also highlight SMART tec