Episodes

Sept. 18, 2023

How Jesus Redeemed My Gender Confusion

Linda Seiler shares her remarkable story of growing up desperately wanting to be a boy. She describes her 20-year struggle with gender confusion and same-sex attractions, which were not resolved after her conversion to Christ...
Sept. 15, 2023

Aiming For a Godly Marriage in the Dating Years

Dating in today’s culture has changed significantly in a generation. Single adults are often less intentional about thinking and planning ahead for a future marriage. And many Christians aren’t committed to moral boundaries a...
Sept. 14, 2023

A Hopeful View of America’s Future

Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, encourages listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage, while inspiring us to influence the culture with faith and opti...
Sept. 13, 2023

Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression (Part 2 of 2)

Sarah Robinson struggled with suicidal ideation and depressive thoughts that plagued her soul. Sarah shares her story of clinging to Christ and gives practical help to those in need. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book I Love Jesu...
Sept. 12, 2023

Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression (Part 1 of 2)

Sarah Robinson struggled with suicidal ideation and depressive thoughts that plagued her soul. Sarah shares her story of clinging to Christ and gives practical help to those in need. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book I Love Jesu...
Sept. 11, 2023

How to Raise Strong Believers

Author Natasha Crain challenges moms to use everyday situations to start conversations with their kids about faith. She outlines essential topics parents should cover with their kids, such as how to have a relationship with G...
Sept. 8, 2023

The Truth Behind Mommy Platitudes

Becky Baudouin offers helpful encouragement for moms. She examines some parenting platitudes that well-intentioned people say—such as “Enjoy every minute!” or “Being a mom is the hardest job in the world.” With biblical truth...
Sept. 7, 2023

Having a Kingdom Mindset In Our Walk With God (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Tony Evans will challenge you to be disciplined in your daily walk and grow as a kingdom citizen to reach a lost culture with the ultimate hope. He’ll caution you about the world’s enticing traps of money, possessions, an...
Sept. 6, 2023

Having a Kingdom Mindset In Our Walk With God (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Tony Evans will challenge you to be disciplined in your daily walk and grow as a kingdom citizen to reach a lost culture with the ultimate hope. He’ll caution you about the world’s enticing traps of money, possessions, an...
Sept. 5, 2023

Rediscovering the Joy In Your Marriage

When you get married, you look forward to the ways you and your spouse can take on the grind of life full force. But what happens when your spouse becomes the grind? Ted Cunningham returns to describe how you can learn to com...
Sept. 4, 2023

How My Teacher Made a Difference

Focus on the Family listeners pay tribute to their favorite teachers–those who impacted their lives and helped shape who they are today. As the new school year begins, we will honor teachers and help them keep the long-term p...
Sept. 1, 2023

Connecting Spiritually With You Spouse

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share today about their own struggles and joys in connecting in marriage. They emphasize having first of all, a relationship with God, which enables true spiritual connection with one's spouse. The S...
Aug. 31, 2023

Preparing Your Kids For the Teen Years (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Vice President of Parenting and Youth Danny Huerta and popular author Jessie Minassian offer parents practical advice for teaching their kids about sex, puberty, and the many changes they'll experience dur...
Aug. 30, 2023

Preparing Your Kids For the Teen Years (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family Vice President of Parenting and Youth Danny Huerta and popular author Jessie Minassian offer parents practical advice for teaching their kids about sex, puberty, and the many changes they'll experience dur...
Aug. 29, 2023

Lord, Keep Us Free (Part 2 of 2)

Imagine being raised to ‘worship’ a political leader, only to find he’s committed suicide and his Master Plan has failed. Where do you turn? As a Nazi Youth leader during WWII, Hansi Hirschmann believed in Hitler’s Third Reic...
Aug. 28, 2023

Lord, Keep Us Free (Part 1 of 2)

Imagine being raised to ‘worship’ a political leader, only to find he’s committed suicide and his Master Plan has failed. Where do you turn? As a Nazi Youth leader during WWII, Hansi Hirschmann believed in Hitler’s Third Reic...
Aug. 25, 2023

Braving Middle School Like A Boss

Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our gu...
Aug. 24, 2023

Walking With God Through Trials (Part 2 of 2)

Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout. She explores ten practices—concepts such as lament, humility, contentment, and perspective—that will help you build and ...
Aug. 23, 2023

Walking With God Through Trials (Part 1 of 2)

Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout. She explores ten practices—concepts such as lament, humility, contentment, and perspective—that will help you build and ...
Aug. 22, 2023

Embracing God's Purpose in Your Marriage

Debra Fileta explains how marriage requires unconditional love and sacrifice, which in turn draws us closer to God as we are sculpted more in His image. She urges us to embrace a selfless “we”-mindset over the more common sel...
Aug. 21, 2023

Cultivating Your Child's Habits For a Relationship With God

Janel Breitenstein explores spiritual life skills like identity and discernment and offers practical ways to help your child develop those. You’ll learn to equip your child to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. Rec...
Aug. 18, 2023

Helping Your Loved One Find Freedom From Addiction

When addiction steps in, your family may be turned upside down. In this compelling interview, Victor Torres shares his dramatic story of growing up on the streets of New York City as a gang member and a heroin addict and how ...
Aug. 17, 2023

A Father's Influence In His Daughter's Life (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Kevin Leman and Kim Trobee share stories and thoughts on why the dad-daughter relationship matters, and how important it is to spend time and invest in this relationship wisely. They discuss how significant a dad’s influe...
Aug. 16, 2023

A Father's Influence On His Daughter's Life (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Kevin Leman and Kim Trobee share stories and thoughts on why the dad-daughter relationship matters, and how important it is to spend time and invest in this relationship wisely. They discuss how significant a dad’s influe...