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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

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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28:12

How to Have Ongoing Conversations with Your Kids...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/02/10

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. Your monthly

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27:10

How to Prepare for Parenting Teens

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/02/07

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 Parenting

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27:04

The Power of Silence: How Speaking Less Can Benefit You

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/02/06

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. Visit our online store and purchase a CD of today's program for yourself or to share with a friend. Hear Pastor

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26:28

Finding God’s Love in Marriage and Life (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/02/05

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. Receive the book Lasting Ever 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. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to

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27:22

Finding God’s Love in Marriage and Life

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/02/04

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. Receive the book Lasting Ever 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. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to

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27:04

Showing Love in Everyday Relationships

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/02/03

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. Receive Dave Willis' book The Seven Laws of Love plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Showing Love in Everyday Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to

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27:09

Rethinking Godly Sexuality in Your Marriage (Part 2...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/31

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) Receive the book God, Sex and Your Marriage plus a free audio

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27:22

Rethinking Godly Sexuality in Your Marriage (Part 1...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/30

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) Receive the book God, Sex and Your Marriage plus a free audio

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27:49

What to Do When Tragedy Impacts Your Family (Part 2...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/29

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) Receive Dr. Wright’s book When It Feels Like the Sky is

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28:16

What to Do When Tragedy Impacts Your Family (Part 1...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/28

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) Receive Dr. Wright’s book When It Feels Like the Sky is

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27:39

Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/27

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. Receive the The

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27:09

Overcoming Abortion and Becoming a Force for Life

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/24

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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27:03

Creating Meaningful Mealtimes

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/23

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 Receive Restore the Table and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating Meaningful Mealtimes" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If

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27:42

Preparing Your Family for Any Situation

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/22

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. Receive Kathi Lipp's book Ready for Anything and the audio download of the broadcast "Preparing Your Family for Any

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27:44

Simple Steps to Improve Your Marriage

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/21

Authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how seemingly minor decisions can impact on your marriage and offer practical suggestions to help your marriage thrive. Receive the "100 Ways to Love" Book Bundle plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Simple Steps to Improve Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our

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27:18

Using Kindness to Open Doors in the Culture

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/20

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). Receive Barry Corey's book Love Kindness and the audio download of the

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27:42

Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/17

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! Receive Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children" for your

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26:44

Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed (Part...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/16

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. Receive Ready to

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27:27

Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed (Part...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/15

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. Receive Ready to

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27:38

Living as a Disciple of Jesus in Community

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2025/01/14

In this conversation, Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan helps you find your true identity in Christ andrecognize 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. Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. The Study is a four-season video

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