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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

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Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!

Episodes

What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural? (Part 2 of 2)

Based on his newest book Seeing the Supernatural, Lee Strobel explores the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about supernatural phenomena, showing that God works in the nonphysical realm.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Ge...

Mar 20, 202527 min

What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?

Based on his newest book Seeing the Supernatural, Lee Strobel explores the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about supernatural phenomena, showing that God works in the nonphysical realm.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.    Ge...

Mar 19, 202527 min

Nurture Your Wife, Stay Married for Life!

In this classic Promise Keepers message, Dan and 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.   Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Patricia Ashley, Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldh...

Mar 18, 202527 min

Ministering to the Heart of Pastors

Pastors are often the busiest and most overworked members of the Christian community — and they need our support! Pastor Dave Stone understand these struggles first hand, and his new calling is to encourage and support these ministry leaders with the new Pastor to Pastor podcast from Focus on the Family!   Pastor to Pastor is a heartfelt and insightful show hosted by Pastor Dave Stone, designed to equip and encourage fellow pastors and church leaders.    Get More Episod...

Mar 17, 202527 min

Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair (Part 2 of 2)

Josh and Katie Walters candidly describe their experiences of slowly rebuilding their marriage and their love for one another after infidelity. They offer practical and godly advice for couples who may feel like giving up on a struggling marriage.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your...

Mar 14, 202527 min

Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair (Part 1 of 2)

Josh and Katie Walters candidly describe their experiences of slowly rebuilding their marriage and their love for one another after infidelity. They offer practical and godly advice for couples who may feel like giving up on a struggling marriage.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your...

Mar 13, 202527 min

Giving Teen Girls (and Yourself) a Brighter Future (Part 2 of 2)

Teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages!   Receive the book Your Brightest Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Teen Girls (and Yourself) a Brighter Future" for your d...

Mar 12, 202528 min

Giving Teen Girls (and Yourself) a Brighter Future (Part 1 of 2)

Teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages!   Receive the book Your Brightest Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Teen Girls (and Yourself) a Brighter Future" for your d...

Mar 11, 202527 min

Offering Hope to Hopeless Kids

Tyrone Flowers shares his dramatic testimony of experiencing a turbulent childhood that culminated in being shot at age 17, an attack that has left him disabled for life. He describes how he found faith in Christ, forgave his attacker, and found a new purpose in life through ministry to at-risk urban youth.   Your financial support for Wait No More events and other programs will send a suitcase, teddy bear and bible to a child in foster care. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you...

Mar 10, 202526 min

Leading the Charge as a Woman

Over the last few decades, women have risen up as leaders in our culture, and there’s no doubt that their influence will have a lasting impact. Deborah Pegues examines some of the traits that make an effective leader, especially in women. You will be empowered and equipped with enduring strategies that can be applied at home or at work as you seek to become a woman of influence.   Receive the book Lead Like a Woman and the audio download of the broadcast "Leading the Charge as a Woman...

Mar 07, 202527 min

How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast

Research shows the average child sends more than 7 hours per day looking at a screen for entertainment! As a result, Molly DeFrank wants to help parents regain control over the technology their children use, and help cultivate healthier alternatives for the entire family.   Receive the book Digital Detox and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurr...

Mar 06, 202527 min

Deciphering the Secret Language of Your Spouse's Heart (Part 2 of 2)

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart.   R...

Mar 05, 202528 min

Deciphering the Secret Language of Your Spouse's Heart (Part 1 of 2)

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution and communication to help you decipher that code and to help you gain the skills you need to better understand your spouse’s heart.   R...

Mar 04, 202527 min

Finding Freedom Through the Art of Forgiveness

Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend or a loved one? Does it seem impossible to forgive that person? In this transparent message, Pastor Phil Waldrep shares how to overcome the natural feelings of denial, bitterness, and a need for vengeance, by embracing biblical forgiveness. The benefits of forgiveness include relief from the pain of the betrayal, release from the need for retribution, and a healthy sense of detachment from the situation.     Receive the book ...

Mar 03, 202528 min

Healing My Marriage and Life After an Eating Disorder (Part 2 of 2)

David and Krista share candidly about Krista’s 10-year battle with an eating disorder which challenged their marriage, family, ministry and faith. Finally, through counseling and intensive Bible study, the Dunhams found freedom and healing.   Receive Table for Two and the audio download of the broadcast "Healing My Marriage and Life After an Eating Disorder" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podc...

Feb 28, 202526 min

Healing My Marriage and Life After an Eating Disorder (Part 1 of 2)

David and Krista share candidly about Krista’s 10-year battle with an eating disorder which challenged their marriage, family, ministry and faith. Finally, through counseling and intensive Bible study, the Dunhams found freedom and healing.   Receive Table for Two and the audio download of the broadcast "Healing My Marriage and Life After an Eating Disorder" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podc...

Feb 27, 202527 min

How to Build Moral Courage in Your Kids (Part 2 of 2)

Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be!   Receive the book StrongHeart and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Build Moral Courage ...

Feb 26, 202528 min

How to Build Moral Courage in Your Kids (Part 1 of 2)

Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be!   Receive the book StrongHeart and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Build Moral Courage ...

Feb 25, 202527 min

Praying for Unsaved Loved Ones

Lee Strobel explains the importance of praying for the salvation of your loved ones, and persevering in prayer for even the most unlikely converts among your friends and family.   Receive Lee Strobel's book The Unexpected Adventure and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying for Unsaved Loved Ones" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. ...

Feb 24, 202527 min

An Unlikely Multi-Ethnic Friendship Sealed in Christ

Racial division in America is a messy topic where many fear to tread. Monique Duson, a former African American progressive and Krista Bontrager, a Caucasian conservative, have formed a strong friendship over the years in unusual circumstances. They share how difficult conversations exposed their cultural biases about racial division and how their love and respect for God’s Word led to a spiritual breakthrough and lasting friendship, as they discovered common ground. They’ll challenge...

Feb 21, 202528 min

Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy.   Receive the book Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits" f...

Feb 20, 202526 min

Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy.   Receive the book Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits" f...

Feb 19, 202527 min

Finding Hope in an Unexpected Pregnancy

Leslie Leyland Fields offers encouragement to those who are struggling because of an unplanned pregnancy. She describes her own experiences of becoming unexpectedly pregnant twice during her forties, and how she learned to trust in God's plans for her and her family.   Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources, nurses, and sonography training so that abortion-vulnerable mothers can see their babies and be moved to choose life. Ever...

Feb 18, 202527 min

Dating Tips For Today's Singles

Pastor Jonathan Pokluda and Lisa Anderson, host of the Boundless Show, discuss the importance of single Christians pursuing dating in godly ways. JP and Lisa also offer insights on how marriage isn’t about living “happily ever after,” but is rather an opportunity to become more like Jesus.   Receive the book Outdated and the audio download of the broadcast "Dating Tips For Today's Singles" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources  ...

Feb 17, 202527 min

Four Key Decisions for Loving Your Spouse for Life

Marriage—even with its challenges—doesn’t have to be hard! Arlene Pellicane looks at four key decisions you can make to strengthen your marriage and make your relationship with your spouse easier. When you establish solid ground rules, give thanks every day, seek to serve each other, and remember to have fun together, you can have a thriving marriage!   Receive the book Making Marriage Easier and the audio download of the broadcast "Four Key Decisions for Loving Your Spous...

Feb 14, 202528 min

How Jesus Has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life (Part 2 of 2)

Greg Stier believes modern Christians can become radical like Jesus. He shares with us a few challenges on how we can learn to live more like Jesus, putting His words into practice.   Receive the book Radical Like Jesus and the audio download of the broadcast "How Jesus has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. ...

Feb 13, 202527 min

How Jesus Has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life (Part 1 of 2)

Greg Stier believes modern Christians can become radical like Jesus. He shares with us a few challenges on how we can learn to live more like Jesus, putting His words into practice.   Receive the book Radical Like Jesus and the audio download of the broadcast "How Jesus has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. ...

Feb 12, 202527 min

Celebrating Black History as a Family

Trillia Newbell passionately equips parents to celebrate Black History Month with their children around the dinner table and teach them the power of the gospel to create racial reconciliation.   Receive the book Celebrating Around the Table and the audio download of the broadcast "Celebrating Black History as a Family" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. ...

Feb 11, 202527 min

How to Have Ongoing Conversations with Your Kids About Sex

Based on his book More Than Just the Talk, Jonathan McKee explains how parents can move beyond just having “the talk” with their kids, to engaging them in ongoing conversations about sex including purity, pornography and more.   Receive the book More Than Just the Talk by Jonathan McKee and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Yo...

Feb 10, 202528 min

How to Prepare for Parenting Teens

As a parent, you have great influence with your children, especially when it comes to teaching the truths of the Bible. Mom and counselor Kristen Hatton gives you some tools to establish a gospel foundation for your family in preparation for the teen years. She will help you better learn how to spiritually invest into your kids so they can begin to stand on their own as they launch into adulthood.   Receive the book Parenting Ahead and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Prepare for...

Feb 07, 202527 min