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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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Best of 2023: Experiencing God’s Mercy After Leaving...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/12

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Abby Johnson recounts what God has done in her life since she originally released her book Unplanned and her healing process since leaving Planned Parenthood. She describes how the Lord helped heal her marriage and gave her a desire for more children. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Fierce Mercy and a free audio download of “Celebrating the True Meaning of Advent” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through

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27:30

Best of 2023: Seeing the Funny Side of Life

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/11

As a full-time comedian, Kenn Kington works hard to see the funny side of life. Whether he’s traveling by plane or by car, situations arise that can produce frustration or laughter, and Kenn tries to choose joy whenever possible. Visit our online store and purchase a CD of today's program, with quite a bit of extra content, for yourself or to share with a friend. Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of

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26:46

Celebrating the True Meaning of Advent

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/08

Gary Thomas explains the meaning of Advent, “God with us,” by using a true story about a visit to a ranch where he saw a great word picture: a lone horse and a lone sheep who wouldn’t leave each other’s sides. The rancher explained that there used to be an entire flock of sheep, but they were all picked off by coyote. This one sheep figured out that as long as he stayed near that big horse, he was safe. And he remains there to this day. And we, like that sheep, are safe because of Advent – “God with

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26:40

Best of 2023: How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/07

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Rhonda Stoppe and her son Brandon provide practical advice and encouragement for moms raising sons. The pair discuss discipline, equipping sons for independence, talking in ways that sons will listen, and giving boys a vision for manhood. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men and an audio download of "How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift

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27:22

Best of 2023: How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/06

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Rhonda Stoppe and her son Brandon provide practical advice and encouragement for moms raising sons. The pair discuss discipline, equipping sons for independence, talking in ways that sons will listen, and giving boys a vision for manhood. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men and an audio download of "How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift

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27:07

Best of 2023: How to Stay Crazy In Love With Your...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/05

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of couples prioritizing time together, connecting on a deeper emotional level. They stress the importance of physical intimacy in marriage; urging men to care for their wives and encouraging women to “prepare” themselves for intimacy. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and a free audio download of “How to Stay Crazy In Love With Your Spouse” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you

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27:40

Best of 2023: How to Stay Crazy In Love With Your...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/04

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of couples prioritizing time together, connecting on a deeper emotional level. They stress the importance of physical intimacy in marriage; urging men to care for their wives and encouraging women to “prepare” themselves for intimacy. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and a free audio download of “How to Stay Crazy In Love With Your Spouse” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you

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27:40

Best of 2023: Guiding Your Daughter Into Womanhood

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/12/01

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Robin Jones Gunn and Jenny Coffey stress that Mom should be the safest person in her daughter’s life – where the conversation about puberty and development can be ongoing. The duo explains that a girl’s self-image and self-esteem will be profoundly impacted by how parents navigate this child’s first exposure to sexuality. Robin and Jenny also describe how moms can initiate the “sex talk” conversation with their daughters. Receive the book Before Your Tween Daughter

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27:35

Staying True to Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/30

Can using your spouse’s love language prevent an affair? In this upbeat presentation from Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll learn how affairs begin, and be encouraged to invest in your marriage, instead of fanning the flames of infatuation with someone else. Dr. Chapman emphasizes the importance of knowing and using your spouse’s love language, to keep their ‘love tank’ full. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book The Marriage You've Always Wanted for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR

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27:33

Staying True to Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/29

Can using your spouse’s love language prevent an affair? In this upbeat presentation from Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll learn how affairs begin, and be encouraged to invest in your marriage, instead of fanning the flames of infatuation with someone else. Dr. Chapman emphasizes the importance of knowing and using your spouse’s love language, to keep their ‘love tank’ full. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book The Marriage You've Always Wanted for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR

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27:18

Laying Your Life On the Line for Christ (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/28

Virginia Prodan is an author, international human rights attorney, and public speaker. She shares her powerful story of courageously sharing God's love with a gun-wielding assassin in Communist Romania sent to execute her in her law office. For defending Christians behind the Iron Curtain, Virginia was kidnapped, beaten, and had her life threatened on several occasions. She shares about leading her would-be assassin to Christ and inspires listeners to fearlessly stand for the truth, no matter the

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27:17

Laying Your Life On the Line for Christ (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/27

Virginia Prodan is an author, international human rights attorney, and public speaker. She shares her powerful story of courageously sharing God's love with a gun-wielding assassin in Communist Romania sent to execute her in her law office. For defending Christians behind the Iron Curtain, Virginia was kidnapped, beaten, and had her life threatened on several occasions. She shares about leading her would-be assassin to Christ and inspires listeners to fearlessly stand for the truth, no matter the

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26:58

Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/24

With forty years in the TV business and from personal experience, David Murrow understands the negative effects from overuse of screens. He discusses positive and negative uses of various media and offers great practical advice for you as a parent as you guide your children and manage screens in your home. Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Give Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you

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27:19

Celebrating God's Blessings on Thanksgiving

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/23

In celebration of Thanksgiving, we present portions of previous interviews with broadcast guests who talked about the importance of being thankful in all circumstances, good and bad, and how parents can teach their children gratitude. Your gift today will help save marriages, bring restoration to homes in need, rescue moms and babies from abortion, equip parents to raise godly children, bring dignity to children in foster care, impact our culture with truth, and so much more! Right now, you can

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26:34

Healthy Ways to Interact With Extended Family

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/22

Dr. Mike Bechtle helps you learn to navigate difficult conversations and stressful conditions with friends and family so you can enjoy those get-togethers and special times. You’ll learn some practical ways to cope and get along better within appropriate boundaries. Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Given Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Healthy Ways to Interact With Extended Family” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE

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27:22

Instilling Character Into the Heart of Your Children...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/20

Dr. Kathy Koch examines the importance of character in your child’s life and ways you can nurture and develop it. She’ll reveal your child’s core needs and some solid strategies for teaching character. (Part 1 of 2) Receive the book Parent Differently and a free audio download of “Instilling Character In the Heart of Your Child” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the

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26:53

Fueling Motherhood Through Spiritual Discipline

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/17

As a mom of seven, Heidi St. John explains why you as a mom need to stay spiritually disciplined in your relationship with the Lord. She looks at ways to place your confidence in God, especially when you just want to give up on parenting. She discusses how you can be more intentional in your mothering and why it’s best to press into God’s love, grace, and mercy. With relatable stories, practical tips, and inspiring encouragement, you’ll be motivated to connect with God on a daily basis. Receive

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27:43

When God Give You the Family You Never Expected (Part...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/16

Foster parents are often called “heroes” for bringing needy children into their home, but Jillana Goble argues that they are normal people who simply obeyed God’s call to care for orphans and widows. Joined by Jean Daly, sharing from their own experiences, they describe some of the common challenges of foster parenting, such as feeling overwhelmed, not knowing how past trauma affects behaviors today, loving children and giving them back to their bio parents, dealing with extra stress in your

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27:42

When God Gives You the Family You Never Expected...

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/15

Foster parents are often called “heroes” for bringing needy children into their home, but Jillana Goble argues that they are normal people who simply obeyed God’s call to care for orphans and widows. Joined by Jean Daly, sharing from their own experiences, they describe some of the common challenges of foster parenting, such as feeling overwhelmed, not knowing how past trauma affects behaviors today, loving children and giving them back to their bio parents, dealing with extra stress in your

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26:44

Blending Two Lives Into One Flesh

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly ·

2023/11/14

Kari Trent Stageberg and her husband unpack the techniques to navigate the situation when differences emerge – they call it a “Merge Moment.” This moment allows a couple to come together despite their differences. Only 31% of differences are solvable, which means that couples need to be proactive and intentional when navigating and even celebrating their differences. Joey and Kari suggest being particularly observant about trigger moments and giving each other time to process those

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