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The executive director for Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, Robyn Chambers, and pastors Todd and Kelly Hudnall discuss the impact you can have on transforming hearts and minds toward a life perspective. From sharing God’s love and grace to supporting Option Ultrasound, you can stand for life and make a difference. Donate today, and you will help provide ultrasounds to mothers who might otherwise not have access to them. This is an essential step at giving these babies a chance at l...

Natalie Frisk shares her insights as a parent and a curriculum developer to help equip parents to share their faith and disciple their children more intentionally at every age. Rather than focusing on morality, Natalie emphasizes the importance of helping your child find their identity in a relationship with Christ. Receive the book "Raising Disciples" for our donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-19?refcd=1600704 Get more episode resou...

Marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis encourage couples to be completely open and honest with their spouse about ‘private’ struggles they may face, like depression or a secret addition. They assert that transparency leads to a better marital relationship, and a better chance at healing! Receive the book "Naked and Healthy" and the audio download of the broadcast "Being Completely Transparent With Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broad...

Dr. David Ireland explains how Christians can help foster racial and ethnic diversity, and experience cross-cultural relationships in healthy, godly ways. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Dr. David Ireland's book "One in Christ" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-16?refcd=1600202 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/reaching-across-cultural-divides-part-2-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've ...

Dr. David Ireland explains how Christians can help foster racial and ethnic diversity, and experience cross-cultural relationships in healthy, godly ways. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Dr. David Ireland's book "One in Christ" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-16?refcd=1600202 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/reaching-across-cultural-divides-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've ...

Radio host and author Brant Hansen discusses the importance of humility and forgiving others in a discussion based on his book Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better. Receive Brant Hansen's book "Unoffendable" for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-13?refcd=1597703 Get more episode reso...

Michelle Singletary discusses wise money management during the economic downturn. She’ll help you with the basics of getting out of debt, budgeting, and saving when money is tight. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book "What To Do With Your Money When a Crisis Hits" for our donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-11?refcd=1596...

Michelle Singletary discusses wise money management during the economic downturn. She’ll help you with the basics of getting out of debt, budgeting, and saving when money is tight. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book "What To Do With Your Money When a Crisis Hits" for our donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-11?refcd=1596...

Raising a child with special needs has many challenges. Jolene Philo will help you discover how to use Love Languages to express love to your child with special needs, as well as their siblings and your spouse! It’s a terrific conversation you won’t want to miss. Receive the book "Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://don...

Dr. Miles Mettler recommends parents “ask for permission” to talk to their kids – rather than barging in and interrupting what they’re doing. That models respect and how parents want their kids to approach them. Overall, Miles’ objective is to help parents build trust their children. Receive the book "52 Parenting Principles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-09?refcd=1596005 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonth...

Pastor Kyle Idleman’s life was changed when he realized that when Jesus reached the multitudes, he actually focused on one person at a time. In this broadcast, Pastor Kyle Idleman discusses developing a mentality of compassion for others, using your words and actions to reach those in need, and loving those who many would deem “unlovable”. Receive the book "One at a Time" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-06?refcd=1593503 G...

Katharine Hill offers practical advice and encouragement to parents of young children. She recommends stop trying to a “superhero” parent and don’t compare your family to others. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book "If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This" for our donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-04?refcd=1592605...

Katharine Hill offers practical advice and encouragement to parents of young children. She recommends stop trying to a “superhero” parent and don’t compare your family to others. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book "If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This" for our donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-04?refcd=1592605...

Best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn offers insights from research she's conducted on what makes for a happier, more fulfilling marriage. She also outlines practical ways to develop a more Christ-like relationship with your spouse. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Shaunti Feldhahn's book "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-02?refcd=1592506 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusont...

Best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn offers insights from research she's conducted on what makes for a happier, more fulfilling marriage. She also outlines practical ways to develop a more Christ-like relationship with your spouse. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Shaunti Feldhahn's book "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-02?refcd=1592506 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusont...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires. Receive the book "Soul Revolution" and the audio download of the broadcast "Staying Connected to God: A 60 Day Challenge" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires. Receive the book "Soul Revolution" and the audio download of the broadcast "Staying Connected to God: A 60 Day Challenge" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. Receive the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" and the audio download of th...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. Receive the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" and the audio download of th...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, Dr. John Townsend offers practical ideas on how to create incredibly meaningful relationships in every area of your life. He describes the types of people who are needed on your “life team” to help you grow – and others who need to be held at arm’s length, as you seek balance in your relationships with friends and colleagues. Receive the book "People Fuel" and the audio download of the broadcast "Helping Kids Navigate Worry in Healthy Ways" for your donation of a...

Gather ‘round the fireplace with the Robertson clan from A&E’s Duck Dynasty while they share their favorite family Christmas stories. On this one day Focus on the Family broadcast, you’ll hear Phil, Kay, their four sons and wives, Phil’s long-lost daughter, and Uncle Si as they reminisce and recall Robertson family Christmas memories. From duck hunting gone awry to silly Christmas antics, you’ll feel right at home! Receive the book "Exploring the Joy of Christmas" and the audio download of the ...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub describe how to help your young child identify their emotions and navigate fear in a healthy way. Receive the book "What Do I Do with Worry?" and the audio download of the broadcast "Helping Kids Navigate Worry in Healthy Ways" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special matching opportunity, your gift will be DOUBLED, dollar for dollar: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-12-22?refcd=158...

In this best of 2022 broadcast, Dr. Juli Slattery describes a wife’s power to help her husband became the hero God has called him to be. She explores the core needs of men and women, corrects misconceptions about submission, and offers practical advice to help couples overcome barriers to physical intimacy. Receive the book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited" and the audio download of the broadcast "Encouraging Your Husband to Be a Hero" for your donation of any amount! And now throug...