Episodes
Feb. 18, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 18-19 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Living a Life of Bold Faith." Dr. Erwin Lutzer implores Christians to stand for their faith and refuse to hide. Dr. Lutzer helps Christians to defend biblical truth with confidence and compassion. The discussion also helps equip us for suffering that may come as we stand for our faith in a culture that desperately needs God. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Dr. Erwin Lutzer's book "No Reason to Hide" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive membe...
Feb. 11, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 11-12 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Investigating the Eyewitness Accounts of Jesus Christ." Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies, J. Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith. Receive the book "Cold-Case Christianity" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your month...
Feb. 4, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 4-5 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "If You Want a Great Marriage, Do This." Katharine Hill, Director of Care for the Family in England, offers couples helpful reminders for cultivating a thriving marriage. Get Part 1 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/if-you-want-a-great-marriage-do-this-part-1-of-2 Get Part 2 episode resources: http://http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/if-you-want-a-great-marriage-do-this-part-2-of-2 If you...
Jan. 28, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 28-29 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Being Completly Transparent with Your Spouse." and "Applying Love Languages in Special Needs." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 21, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 21-22 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Simple Tips for Growing Closer to Your Kids." and "Letting Go of Offenses." On Part 1, 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. On Part 2, Radio host and author Brant Hansen discusses the importance o...
Jan. 14, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 14-15 2023
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. Get Part 1 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-joys-and-challenges-of-parenthood-part-1-of-2 Get Part 2 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-joys-and-challenges-of-parenthood-part-2-of-2 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...
Jan. 7, 2023
Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 7-8 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge." 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. Get Part 1 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/best-of-2022-staying-connected-to-god-a-60-day-challenge-part-1-of-2 Get Part 2 episode resour...
Dec. 31, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 31 2022 - Jan. 1 2023
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Helping Kids Navigate Worry.” and “Understanding the Hot Buttons in Your Marriage." On Part 1, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub describe how to help your young child identify their emotions and navigate fear in a healthy way. On Part 2, Dr. Bob Paul and his wife Jenni explain how seemingly innocent disagreements can spiral into a major argument because of unidentified personal hot buttons that trigger primal reactions that are out of proportion ...
Dec. 24, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 24-25 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "The Proof You Need to Believe in Jesus." During his more than 20 years as a homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace successfully helped identify and convict killers, even without evidence from the scene. He utilizes these same detective skills and techniques to investigate the historical life and actions of Jesus – using the evidence of history alone to confirm the historicity and deity of Jesus. In this interview, Wallace discusses his faith j...
Dec. 17, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 17-18 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage.” and “Encouraging Moms to Laugh." On Part 1, Dr. Randy Schroeder has counseled thousands of married couples and has discovered simple tools that help couples avoid divorce and build a thriving marriage. On Part 2, 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...
Dec. 10, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 10-11 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Forgiving Others, Freeing the Soul ." Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others. ( Get Part 1 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/fo...
Dec. 3, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 3-4 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts “Identifying Your Strength as a Parent” and “Laughing. Loving and Lasting with Your Spouse." On Part 1 of this weekend's program, Brandon and Analyn Miller believe that the focus on fixing your weaknesses is a waste of time. Instead embrace your strengths as a parent, which will energize you and help you find creative ways to overcome weaknesses. On Part 2, Pastor Kevin Thompson believes couples can have happy marriages, if they are intentio...
Nov. 26, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 26-27 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships ." Dr. Kevin Leman gives advice to two dozen moms who join Jim Daly and John Fuller for this fast-paced, humorous-but-practical look at how you can regain control in your home by disengaging from fights with your child. You’ll discover how to overcome your child’s desire for power and control in your home. (Part 1 of 2) Get Part 1 episode resources: https://http://www.focusonthefamily.c...
Nov. 19, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 19-20 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships ." Lysa TerKeurst reflects on the death of her marriage and how she had to place boundaries in her life to protect her own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She offers insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to those needing to establish boundaries with others. Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/setting-boundaries-in-your-mos...
Nov. 12, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 12-13 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "“Becoming a Wholehearted Wife." Greg and Erin Smalley describe how married couples can quickly get into a rut because of unmet expectations, poor conflict management, and personal baggage that interferes with their marriage relationship. Get Part 1 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/becoming-a-wholehearted-wife-part-1-of-2/ Get Part 2 episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/be...
Nov. 5, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 5-6, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Being the Man Your Family Needs." Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be - and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/being-the-man-your-family-needs-part-1-of-2/ Get Part 2 ...
Oct. 29, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 29-30, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Living Joyously." "I have cerebral palsy-what's your problem?” Whatever difficulties you face, you can't help but be encouraged as you hear David Ring describe how God's strength helps him overcome the limitations of his severe disability. Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/living-joyously-part-1-of-2/ Get Part 2 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/living-joyo...
Oct. 22, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 22-23, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Trusting God When Times Are Hard." Crystal Evans Hurst shares fun stories about her family to make a serious point: only God has the right perspective on our life, especially when times are hard. We need to understand how being a child of God also makes us His responsibility, and what that really means in daily life. Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/trusting-god-when-times-are-hard-part-1-of-2...
Oct. 15, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 15-16, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life ." Gary Thomas offers practical help for couples about dealing with fear, overcoming anger in conflict, staying connected with your spouse, the importance of community for your marriage, and taking your marital concerns to the Holy Spirit first instead of complaining to your spouse. Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/fortifying-your-marriage-for-th...
Oct. 8, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 8-9, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Training Sons to Be Confident, Capable Men” and “Helping Your Daughter Navigate Friendships." On Part 1 of this weekend's program, DJonathan Catherman believes today’s parents need to be more intentional about teaching boys basic life-skills, like cooking, dressing well, changing a tire, treating a woman well, and more — so that they can behave in a manner worthy of respect and not embarrass themselves. On Part 2, Describing some of the cha...
Oct. 1, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Oct. 1-2, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Forming New Habits for Your Marriage." Dr. Randy Schroeder returns once more to FOF to discuss 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. Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For Your Marriage" for your donation of ...
Sept. 24, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 24-25, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Nurture Your Wife, Stay Married for Life!” and “Building Bridges with Your Adult Child." On Part 1 of this weekend's program, Dan & Jane Seaborn take the stage together to provide a fun look at the differences between men and women. Then Dan delivers a serious, passionate message encouraging men to nurture their wives, avoid the dangers of pornography, and commit to staying married for life. On Part 2, Brenda Garrison shares her personal pa...
Sept. 17, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 17-18, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Rediscovering Your Joy in Motherhood." Ashley Willis aims to encourage moms to hold tight to the peace of God through every moment of parenting. She introduces four “peace pirates” that steal joy and how to effectively combat them. Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/rediscovering-your-joy-in-motherhood-part-1-of-2/ Get Part 2 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcas...
Sept. 10, 2022
Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep. 10-11, 2022
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged and Celebrating the Bodies God Gave Us." On Part 1 of this weekend's program, Pastor David Gudgel offers insight and wisdom into things you’ll want to consider before making a lifelong commitment to your future spouse. From communication styles to spiritual beliefs, Dave encourages you to examine your own heart before giving it to someone else. On Part 2, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundam...