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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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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In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.
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Get the wisdom of an entire 30-minute Focus on the Family broadcast in just 60 seconds! Busy parents can find practical and trustworthy 'nuggets of truth' in these streamlined interviews with a Christian perspective. From potty-training your kids to communicating better in your marriage, you will get the inspiration you need to help your family thrive together in Christ.
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Navigating Infant Loss as a Family
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27:41Tatum Green and Annie F. Downs describe the heartbreaking loss of Tatum’s 2nd child, TJ, who only lived for 56 days. In addition to navigating her own grief, Tatum also had to help her 2-year-old son Sam deal with the loss of his baby brother. A powerful program about trusting God and finding joy even in devastating grief. Receive a copy of Where D…
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Dr. John Townsend, co-author of the popular Boundaries series, shares about the kind of relational needs we all have. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of People Fuel with free audio download of “Fueling Great Relationships With Others" for your donation of any amount. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 21 - June. 22. 2025
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55:00Greg and Erin Smalley and Jim and Jean Daly share stories from their own marriages and provide practical marriage advice on navigating conflict, tools for marriage, strengthening the bond with your spouse, understanding differences with your spouse, and preparing for marriage. The Healthy Marriage Devotional Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called …
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If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly explains why we are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.De către Focus on the Family
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Fueling Great Relationships With Others
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27:36Dr. John Townsend offers practical ideas for how to tank up on relational nutrients in your relationships and how to contribute to the lives of others for emotional and spiritual health. He describes the types of people who are needed on your “life team” to help you grow – and others who need to be held at arm’s length, as you seek balance in your …
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Stand in Front of Active Duty Troops
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1:00Chad Robichaux shares about the need to reach out to military families. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Silent Horizons with free audio download of “Supporting Our Heroes: Reaching Out to the Military Community " for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly …
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Supporting Our Heroes: Reaching Out to the Military Community
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26:48Combat veteran Chad Robichaux shares his stories of military heroism, which inspired his new novel Silent Horizons. He also talks about his testimony of healing from PTSD. Hear his encouragement and advice for reaching out to military Veterans. Receive a copy of Silent Horizons with free audio download of “Supporting Our Heroes: Reaching Out to the…
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Bestselling author, Dr. Gary Chapman gives a powerful and simple prayer you can pray to improve your family relationships. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 5 Apology Languages and the audio download of the broadcast "Building the Bridge to Forgiveness" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you …
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Building the Bridge to Forgiveness (Part 2 of 2)
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27:09Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illus…
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Building the Bridge to Forgiveness (Part 1 of 2)
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26:45Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illus…
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Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, describes the first type of fight most married couples get into. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 5 Apology Languages and the audio download of the broadcast "Building the Bridge to Forgiveness" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a r…
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Start Conversations When They’re Young
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1:00Greta Eskridge encourages parents to remind your kids that God made their bodies. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn and an audio download of "How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography
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27:13Greta Eskridge equips parents to protect their children from the dangers of pornography by having proactive and healthy conversations with them about sexual integrity. Receive a copy of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn and an audio download of "How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Re…
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Eryn Lynum reminds us that work is a blessing from God. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Nature of Rest and an audio download of "Experiencing God's Blessings in Our Moments of Rest" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Experiencing God's Blessings in Our Moments of Rest
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27:21If you’re struggling to cram your busy schedule into each day, it may surprise you that finding time for rest is one of the most important things you can do to live a purpose-filled life. Naturalist Eryn Lynum shares how God has structured all of creation around the need for rest—Sabbath rest once a week and daily rest – to create margin in your ov…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 14 - June. 15. 2025
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55:00In a world that feels fractured and frustrating, with so much stress and worry, can we still have fun? Annie F. Downs shares all the reasons you not only CAN have fun but SHOULD. Then Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family. C…
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Laura Laffoon shares how an interactive father can point his kids to Christ. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Ultimate Dad Night and an audio download of "Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to do with Their Kids" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your mont…
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Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to do with Their Kids
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27:20Jay and Laura Laffoon encourage dads to plan intentional times to connect with their children. Jay has written Ultimate Date Night, which provides different activities with a spiritual connection so dads can teach their kids about the Bible in a memorable way. Receive a copy of Ultimate Dad Night and an audio download of "Fun and Faith-Based Activi…
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British evangelist, J. John, explains how Jesus wants to heal our stories, no matter how broken things have been Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a re…
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Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus (Part 2 of 2)
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27:22J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce…
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Ladies, could you use some ideas for creating a happier marriage? Jim Daly shares a simple way to open your husband’s heart and fill his soul with love … for you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.De către Focus on the Family
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Evangelist J. John shares why he always keeps an evangelism tract with him to give to others Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. …
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Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus (Part 1 of 2)
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27:39J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce…
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Dr. Greg Smalley brings up the need for your spouse to feel safe around you. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriage Devotional and an audio download of "Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly sup…
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Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple (Part 2 of 2)
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26:39Loving and happy marriages are built on the simplest of things — commitment, accepting each other’s differences, selflessness, treating each other in an understanding way, and resiliency. Jim and Jean Daly and Greg and Erin Smalley share insights, humor and wonderful stories about what makes marriage work well. Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriag…
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Extending grace to people who hurt us is never easy to do. But Jim Daly shares why forgiveness won’t erase your suffering, it will make it possible for you to move forward toward peace. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.De către Focus on the Family
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Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share how it can benefit your marriage if you help others. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriage Devotional and an audio download of "Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your mon…
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Moms and dads often parent like a light switch – all one way or all the other. Jim Daly explains why what kids really need are parents who act like a dimmer switch with a range of responses that meet kids at their point of need. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple (Part 1 of 2)
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27:44Loving and happy marriages are built on the simplest of things — commitment, accepting each other’s differences, selflessness, treating each other in an understanding way, and resiliency. Jim and Jean Daly and Greg and Erin Smalley share insights, humor and wonderful stories about what makes marriage work well. Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriag…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 7 - June. 8. 2025
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55:00Stacey Thacker, mom of four daughters, explains the power of praying for our teen girls. By working through her SOFT method of praying, you’ll learn how to effective lift your daughter before the Lord and entrust her to His care. Then Brooke McGlothlin, author of Praying for Teen Boys, encourages parents to pray for their sons. Praying for Teen Gir…
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Jim Daly shares the story of Ray Lambert, who survived the D-Day invasion in 1944 and spent the rest of his life demonstrating the power of a life rooted in faith, freedom, and humility. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.De către Focus on the Family
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Howard Taylor shares how painful experiences helped prepare him and his wife for their marriage ministry. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Fundamentals of Marriage and an audio download of "Discovering God's Design for Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Discovering God's Design for Marriage
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27:17The strength of your marriage depends on its foundation. Howard and Danielle Taylor are seasoned marriage coaches who describe how to build your relationship on rock-solid principles from the Bible. They share relatable stories about communication mishaps, managing expectations, and reigniting fun and friendship in marriage. Receive a copy of The F…
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