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In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.
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- 2 days ago55 min
What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child
Your children used to be model kids—until they grew up and decided to try “adulting” on their own. As the dad of three adult daughters, Dr. Jim Burns shares practical ways to navigate this new season of parenting, keeping the welcome mat out and the opinions to a minimum. On this two-day broadcast, you’ll learn about topics like healthy boundaries, estrangement, and reconciliation with your wayward adult child.When Your Adult Child Strays
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School/How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family
The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school. Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age! Then, every couple asks the question: How can we manage our money to invest in the things that truly matter? With work, family, and school, it can be hard to find balance. Russ Crosson has over 40 years of experience managing money from a Christian perspective. He gives helpful tips for “using your money to buy time” to invest in your family – whatever stage of life you are in!Backpack FaithBring Your Bible to School DayYour Life…Well SpentFocus on Marriage Assessment
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain
Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, and destructive patterns. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds, strengthen relationships, and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God’s design for human flourishing.The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain SurgeryDon't Walk This Road Alone – Speak With a CounselorShare Your Story With Jim DalyOvercoming Negative Thoughts
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens
Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face—from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You’ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection.Peace PiratesWhat to Say and How to Say It to Your TeenHow's Your Marriage Doing?Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs
- Aug 22, 202655 min
Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential with the 8 Types of Intelligence
What if your child’s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child is uniquely wired with different kinds of intelligence – from the nonstop talker to the deep thinker, the music-maker to the curious questioner. Learn how to recognize your child’s natural strengths, nurture what makes them come alive, and stop unintentionally paralyzing their "smarts."8 Great Smarts7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentMatch Your Parenting to Your Kids' NeedsHelping Your Child Develop Resilience
- Aug 15, 202655 min
Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life
Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through these experiences. He provides encouragement and hope for couples who are currently struggling, as well as offering a preparatory warning to couples who haven’t yet faced a crisis and need to know that such crises are inevitable.Making Your Marriage a FortressHope RestoredDon’t Let the Storms of Life Wash Your Marriage AwayDealing With Emotional Crises in Marriage
- Aug 8, 202655 min
Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries
Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.Boundaries with KidsAge and Stage eNewslettersSpeak to a counselor For more great parenting content, check out our Practice Makes Parent podcast
- Aug 1, 202655 min
How to Change Your Perspective on Life /How to Represent Christ in Today's Culture
British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Then Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Christ. Hear his encouragement to meet people where they are, live as authentic examples of Jesus in everyday life, and make a lasting impact for the gospel.Jesus Christ – The TruthJ.John Audio CollectionEveryday RevolutionaryReFOCUS with Jim Daly
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