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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!
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Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
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Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
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Worry much? Relax: your Good Shepherd’s got this. In an upbeat presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar will help you overcome anxiety and find peace by understanding the deeper meaning of Psalm 23.
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Worry much? Relax: your Good Shepherd’s got this. In an upbeat presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar will help you overcome anxiety and find peace by understanding the deeper meaning of Psalm 23.
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Dr. Gary Chapman shares insights from his bestselling book, <em>The Five Love Languages</em>. He offers a humorous look at his own marriage and advice on how you can experience a deeper level of intimacy with your spouse.
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In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven!
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While serving your spouse is a wonderful thing, it can only go so far. The truth is that some things will only change in your marriage when you give them to God in prayer. Ryan and Selena Frederick are on a mission to inspire couples to pray for each other for 40 days, with the goal to make it a regular habit in their relationship. They’ll address why praying Scripture is so effective, how prayer can reset your heart when you’re upset with your mate, and ways that prayer makes you a more unified couple.
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Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the 5 essentials of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He will also look at the different fears that keep people from trusting. When trust has been broken, rebuilding it takes time, and Cloud shares several signs that a person can look for to help reassure them of another’s trustworthiness.
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Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the 5 essentials of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He will also look at the different fears that keep people from trusting. When trust has been broken, rebuilding it takes time, and Cloud shares several signs that a person can look for to help reassure them of another’s trustworthiness.
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Aaron Sharp offers first-time dads encouragement and practical advice in a discussion based on his book You Got This, Dad: The Expectant Father's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Topics include dealing with stress, overcoming insecurity, and keeping your marriage strong through this major life transition.
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An honest look at a pastor’s marriage that was very nearly destroyed by his addiction to work, and her suppressed feelings of loneliness and anger. Paul and Melody Westbrook explain how their marriage fell apart, and how several days of counseling at Hope Restored helped rebuild it. They explain the “marriage intensive” counseling process, and give hope to couples in dire straits.
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Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Apologists Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
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Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Apologists Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
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Happiness can be fleeting, but joy is rooted in faith and our confidence in Jesus. Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share the ABC (and D!) habits of raising joy-filled kids—attunement, building “bounce”, correcting with care, and developing disciplines relationally. By diving into each habit, they share how to strengthen your joy-bond with your child, even if you are a “low-joy” person. You’ll learn how to build and cultivate joy in your family.
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Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the West and East coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains all of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life.
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Josh and Christi Straub want to help Christian parents introduce their children to the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection in age-appropriate ways. The Straubs explore the many different emotions expressed during Holy Week – anger, sadness, fear, and joy – and offer practical tips on how parents can help their kids engage these same emotions in healthy ways.
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Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriad of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.
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Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriad of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.
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Trey and Lea Morgan give practical advice about the peaks and valleys of life together after 40 years. They explore how communication, praise, making time, spiritual intimacy, and “treating your spouse better than they deserve” will strengthen your marriage for the long haul.
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When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to remove any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord.
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As an abortion doctor with Planned Parenthood, Dr. Patti Giebink believed she was helping women. But after observing the unsavory nature of the abortion industry, she became disillusioned. Dr. Giebink began reading Scripture and God gradually transformed her heart about the abortion issue.
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Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.
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Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.
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Os Guinness shares with Jim how America's freedom is based on the Sinai Revolution of the Hebrews but is collapsing by way of the French Revolution. America is divided on race and other issues. Os describes cultural Marxism and the need for Lincoln-like leadership and a repentant church.
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Do you ‘love’ your spouse, almost as an obligation, or do you truly cherish them? Gary Thomas encourages couples to make a daily effort to go beyond the ‘duty’ of love, and combat the natural inclination to drift apart by choosing to see the best in their spouse.
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Rich Griffith shares practical advice from his experience as a single Dad of three boys to encourage Christian parents to teach their children to use discernment to navigate the positive and negative influences in their lives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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 you to break through cultural barriers to see others made in the image of God, setting an example for a broken culture.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cancel culture has prompted many Christians to regularly voice their opinions for fear of being silenced. Some obnoxiously vent on every issue, regardless of their knowledge of that subject (or lack thereof). Pastor Ted Cunningham explains that the Bible calls us to a restraint that adds influence and power to our voices, and he’ll also help us discern when it IS time to speak up.
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Based on their new book Lasting Ever, Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink share how they have experienced God’s everlasting love throughout the highs and lows of life.
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Based on their new book Lasting Ever, Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink share how they have experienced God’s everlasting love throughout the highs and lows of life.
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Based on his book, The Seven Laws of Love, author Dave Willis urges listeners to strengthen their relationships using Christ’s love as a model. He offers advice for every type of relationship from strengthening your marriage to managing difficult relationships with coworkers.
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Dr. Juli Slattery recognizes that many couples possess a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. Therefore, God is very interested in our sexuality and, in fact, designed sex for our pleasure. She encourages married couples to have “covenant love” rather than contractual love. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Juli Slattery recognizes that many couples possess a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. Therefore, God is very interested in our sexuality and, in fact, designed sex for our pleasure. She encourages married couples to have “covenant love” rather than contractual love. (Part 1 of 2)
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We all endure suffering, crisis, and loss in some capacity, but how do we handle it? Based upon his extensive experience as a grief and trauma counselor, Dr. H. Norman Wright describes how to navigate the unexpected and painful crises of life we will all experience. With personal stories of his own loss and heartfelt compassion, he offers practical advice about how to walk through your grief and find the path to healing. (Part 2 of 2)
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We all endure suffering, crisis, and loss in some capacity, but how do we handle it? Based upon his extensive experience as a grief and trauma counselor, Dr. H. Norman Wright describes how to navigate the unexpected and painful crises of life we will all experience. With personal stories of his own loss and heartfelt compassion, he offers practical advice about how to walk through your grief and find the path to healing. (Part 1 of 2)
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Sometimes it can be quite the challenge to keep your kids engaged during family devotions. And the last thing you want is for your kids to think that God’s Word is boring! Mr. Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons. We hope all parents listening will be encouraged to pass down their faith to the next generation.
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Abby Johnson shares how a series of small compromises, over several years, almost derailed her life. As a teenager, Abby sought the attention of men, which resulted in her first pregnancy and abortion. Believing that Planned Parenthood helped poor women get real health care, she became a model employee of her local center, until she witnessed an ultrasound-guided abortion. She was devastated. Abby encourages her audience to be counter-cultural and boldly fight for the lives of pre-born children.
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Ryan and Lana Rush share practical ways parents can create meaningful mealtimes with their children, to nourish them physically and spiritually. Mealtimes give Christians an opportunity to not only build up their own family, but also to invite others to the table who are outside of their typical circle and show them the love of Christ
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Kathi Lipp shares how a close call with a house fire inspired planning and preparing for any difficult circumstance. She’ll provide you with some simple, realistic, and tangible steps to prepare your family and get them on board. You’ll learn how to reframe the way you look at emergency preparedness so you can hold onto the peace God provides and help your neighbors, too.
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Authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how seemingly minor decisions can impact on your marriage and offer practical suggestions to help your marriage thrive.
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As a believer in Jesus Christ, you are called to live a life of kindness in a turbulent culture. Dr. Barry Corey, President of Biola University, discusses what kindness is according to the Bible and what it can look like on a practical level. Barry shares how his dad modeled a life of being receivable to others, and he also talks about the importance of having a firm center (theological convictions) with soft edges (kindness).
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Kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small!
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Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more.
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Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more.
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In this conversation, Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan helps you find your true identity in Christ and recognize God’s bigger purpose for you. He’ll inspire you to bring God’s peace to chaos in the culture, while emphasizing the importance of Christian community.
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Dr. Kathy Koch shares that when she was growing up, she was dismayed at being taller-than-average and having a very deep voice. But God has used those traits to help Kathy become a powerful public speaker who can be seen and heard quite easily, even without a microphone! She urges parents and kids to embrace their ‘different’ gifts and use them for God’s glory.
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Gary Thomas shares his passion for helping Christians see the enormous spiritual value of physical wellbeing. He takes discussion of fitness off the backburner - where many of us tend to leave it!
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Gary Thomas shares his passion for helping Christians see the enormous spiritual value of physical wellbeing. He takes discussion of fitness off the backburner - where many of us tend to leave it!
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Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way.
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Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way.
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Jade Warshaw, a co-host of The Ramsey Show, shares the early downward spiral she took with her husband deep into debt and how they eventually got back on their feet. Hear the foundational steps to find financial freedom and learn to become unified financially as a married couple.
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Husbands and wives can strengthen their relationship with regular “date nights.” It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. Simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions! The Laffoons also recommend having fun, having a purpose for your date, and doing what your spouse most desires.
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Over time, every family can fall into a rut. We lose track of all of the things we said we would do with our kids. But it’s never too late to start! Chris and Jenni Graebe give practical advice and heart-felt stories about their own journey establishing rhythms with their five children. They examine how adventure, serving, speaking life, slowing down, and staying in awe will help you grow closer together and closer to God.
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Clean comedian Jeremy Nunes pokes fun at his “freakish height” (he’s 6’6”), becoming a small-town mayor by accident, and the joys of being with his extended family in rural Illinois. He also riffs on marriage, parenting, and shares a heartfelt story about the power of prayer.
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Lee Strobel offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. Lee also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation!
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Lee Strobel offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. Lee also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation!
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Curtis Chang dealt with anxiety for a long time before the pressure became too much and he experienced a mental breakdown that led him to change his mentality. He learned that anxiety is not just a problem to solve. Although it can be difficult and painful, it can also lead to powerful spiritual growth.
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Curtis Chang dealt with anxiety for a long time before the pressure became too much and he experienced a mental breakdown that led him to change his mentality. He learned that anxiety is not just a problem to solve. Although it can be difficult and painful, it can also lead to powerful spiritual growth.
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Phil and Kay Robertson reminisce over some fun Christmas memories from the Duck Dynasty clan. Laugh along as Miss Kay talks about learning to cook (squirrels!) with her grandmother and Phil shares how he put out a fire that almost burned down their home. Your heart will be warmed with the Christmas spirit as they reflect on the true meaning of the season.
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Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of two-thousand women, J.John uses his trademark humor and compelling stories to convey four traits that God sees in each of us: We are lovable, we are valuable, we are forgiven, and we are capable.
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Driving is such a great illustration for life! We encounter people and circumstances that force us to make quick decisions all while trying to protect our family and ourselves. And we have to stay in the right lane to get to where we are headed. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, pastor Kevin Thompson helps you learn how to navigate the roads of life—circumstances, situations relationships—by staying in your lane. By examining what belongs to us, what belongs to others, and what belongs to God, you’ll get a strong grasp on boundaries and how to apply them in your life.
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Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, conflict and more — using the power of God’s Word.
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Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, conflict and more — using the power of God’s Word.
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Dave and Ashley Willis help husbands and wives rediscover God's design for a "naked marriage" - where they can be emotionally, spiritually and physically vulnerable and transparent with each other. They share their own love story and describe how “love is not enough” to sustain a lifelong marriage; couples need to commit to serving and sacrificing for each other. They also talk about dealing with the past, balancing marriage and motherhood, financial struggles, and being faithful "in sickness and in health."
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Dave and Ashley Willis help husbands and wives rediscover God's design for a "naked marriage" - where they can be emotionally, spiritually and physically vulnerable and transparent with each other. They share their own love story and describe how “love is not enough” to sustain a lifelong marriage; couples need to commit to serving and sacrificing for each other. They also talk about dealing with the past, balancing marriage and motherhood, financial struggles, and being faithful "in sickness and in health."
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Communication is a gift from God to build solid relationships with each other. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe. She gives you the tools you need to effectively communicate and spread God’s love with those around you—and even strangers you encounter. You’ll learn how to add graciousness to your conversation so you can have stronger, warmer connections.
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In this best of 2024 broadcast, Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.
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In this best of 2024 broadcast, Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.
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Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was a college professor and former lesbian who after spending time with a pastor and his wife began to reconsider her beliefs and choices. She now helps Christians to identify several prominent lies of the culture – including homosexuality, transgenderism, and feminism – and encourages us to lovingly engage those false ideas with a strong biblical worldview. With compelling stories and eye-opening insights, Rosaria cuts through the cultural clutter to help others see God’s design for men and women.
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Bob Lepine describes four common emotions people experience at Christmas — disappointment, stress, sadness, and joy. All too often families are looking for the perfect holiday but overlook the reason for the season — the birth of Jesus. If we can learn to relax, lower our expectations, and focus on our Savior, we’re likely to experience a more joyous holiday!
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The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation!
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