Episodes

Sept. 10, 2024

Helping Your Child Deal With Bullies

Best-selling author Nancy Rue, who has written extensively about the subject of bullying, offers hope and practical suggestions to parents who are seeking to prevent their child from being bullied. Get the Collection Get Mor…
Sept. 9, 2024

Finding Peace in Your Everyday Life

In one moment, Kay Wyma’s perspective was transformed. She decided to spend the next 30 days focusing on thankfulness, kindness, and mercy. What transpired was more powerful than Kay had ever imagined, and at the end of the …
Sept. 6, 2024

Making Lasting Memories with Your Grandkids

Susan Yates is a grandmother who wanted her grandchildren to love God and love each other. How can you love someone well if you don’t know them? Thus, ‘Cousin Camp’ was born – growing every year from just five grandkids to 2…
Sept. 5, 2024

Dealing with Emotional Disconnection in Marriage

It’s not uncommon for men to struggle with emotional intimacy in marriage and other relationships. Jim Turner, a former pastor, was one of those men, until his wife left him, and a friend challenged him to take a closer look…
Sept. 4, 2024

Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full (Part 2 of 2)

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 …
Sept. 3, 2024

Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full (Part 1 of 2)

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 …
Sept. 2, 2024

Listening to the Heart of Your Kids

Becky Harling offers practical ways you can intentionally listen to your child. From learning to give her a voice to the importance of non-verbal communication to teaching him how to make wise decisions, you’ll see how liste…
Aug. 30, 2024

Learning Your New Role as the Parent of an Adult Child

Once your child becomes an adult, your relationship will inevitably change. In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Jim Burns helps parents of adult children see how they can help, or hurt, this evolving relationship. As a parent …
Aug. 29, 2024

Living with Contagious Joy (Part 2 of 2)

Life is hard, but God is good. And author Brant Hansen reminds you that you can make a conscious effort to choose joy in your life. You can have joy because your hope is in Christ, and He holds the future. You’ll learn to la…
Aug. 28, 2024

Living with Contagious Joy (Part 1 of 2)

Life is hard, but God is good. And author Brant Hansen reminds you that you can make a conscious effort to choose joy in your life. You can have joy because your hope is in Christ, and He holds the future. You’ll learn to la…
Aug. 27, 2024

Dennis Quaid Honors Ronald Reagan with Heartfelt Tribute

Dennis Quaid joins Focus on the Family for an exclusive interview about his portrayal of Ronald Reagan in the upcoming film. The actor discusses his experience bringing the iconic president to life and shares insights into R…
Aug. 26, 2024

Restoring Hope to Your Marriage

Married for over 50 years, Ron and Opal Erickson are a host couple for Hope Restored. More than 20 years ago, Ron had a serious midlife crisis, going on a downward spiral that led to a relationship with another woman. He and…
Aug. 23, 2024

Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family

Kristi Clover offers moms encouragement as she shares practical guidance for finding joy through home organization and efficiency. Receive Kristi Clover's book M.O.M.: Master Organizer of Mayhem plus a free audio download of…
Aug. 22, 2024

Simple Steps to Improve Your Marriage

Authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how seemingly minor decisions can impact on your marriage and offer practical suggestions to help your marriage thrive. Receive the "100 Ways to Love" Book Bundle plus a free audio dow…
Aug. 21, 2024

The Beauty of Raising a Child with Special Needs (Part 2 of 2)

Amy Brown, Sara Clime and Carrie Holt are all raising children with special needs — which means they are lonely, exhausted, fearful and hopeful, and at times deal with doubts in their faith. But all three also acknowledge Go…
Aug. 20, 2024

The Beauty of Raising a Child with Special Needs (Part 1 of 2)

Amy Brown, Sara Clime and Carrie Holt are all raising children with special needs — which means they are lonely, exhausted, fearful and hopeful, and at times deal with doubts in their faith. But all three also acknowledge Go…
Aug. 19, 2024

Deepening Your Relationships with Thoughtful Conversation

Communication is a gift from God to build solid relationships with each other. Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe. She gives y…
Aug. 16, 2024

Reasons to Believe in Jesus (Part 2 of 2)

J.John explains what makes Christianity stand out among other world religions, starting with the fact that Jesus Christ fulfilled over 300 Old Testament prophecies! He also explains how Jesus is the answer to the problem of …
Aug. 15, 2024

Reasons to Believe in Jesus (Part 1 of 2)

J.John explains what makes Christianity stand out among other world religions, starting with the fact that Jesus Christ fulfilled over 300 Old Testament prophecies! He also explains how Jesus is the answer to the problem of …
Aug. 14, 2024

Navigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Every marriage goes through some predictable and unavoidable transitions like “baby makes three” and then the “the empty nest”. Other transitions also come along that will significantly impact your time, energy, and your rel…
Aug. 13, 2024

Navigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Every marriage goes through some predictable and unavoidable transitions like “baby makes three” and then the “the empty nest”. Other transitions also come along that will significantly impact your time, energy, and your rel…
Aug. 12, 2024

Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children

Parenting can be a fun adventure but it’s also inconvenient at times. Moms and dads need to prioritize what’s most important for their family and be intentional about nurturing the God-given character traits in their childre…
Aug. 9, 2024

Encouraging Marriages in Your Sphere of Influence

“Every marriage is a duet in need of great backup singers…” Join Pastor Ted Cunningham for a lighthearted look at the power of community to either support, or hurt, marriages. He’ll share seven principles every person, and c…
Aug. 8, 2024

Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style (Part 2 of 2)

Educational expert Cynthia Tobias discusses the three main ways that people learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, and the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Cynthia stresses the importance of recognizing that every c…