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Focus on the Family is a half-hour daily dose of encouragement and advice for the family with keys to stronger marriages, effective parenting, deeper relationships and a more satisfying lifestyle. Focus on the Family has become one of today's most recognized Christian radio programmes.
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1,929 Episodes
700 – 720

Starting Off the New Year Right

So, what’s in store for YOUR New Year? On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Kevin Leman will bring encouraging ideas on how to change whatever you don’t like about yourself – and he’s guaranteeing that you can be a new person in just five days. You’ll laugh, and…
1 Jan 2023 5PM 25 min

Practical Advice for Raising Young Men (Part 2 of 2)

You can raise your son to be a man of character. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Gregory Jantz shares how you can teach your son to be a H-E-R-O—a man of Honor, Enterprise, Responsibility and Originality.
29 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Practical Advice for Raising Young Men (Part 1 of 2)

You can raise a son of good character, self-discipline, and faith! On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Gregory Jantz shares how the Bible and brain science overlap, what it reveals about your son, and what he most needs from you!
28 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Making Peace with Unfulfilled Dreams

As a kid, you had big hopes and dreams for your life. And then, reality set it. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Chrystal Evans Hurst shares how she had to place her aspirations aside first, as a teenage single mother, then again later in life when she became…
27 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Addressing Skeptics, Sharing Christ (Part 2 of 2)

Christianity offers answers to some of the biggest questions skeptics ask. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Timothy Keller addresses why people walk away from God, why scientific rationale for life’s problems often fails, and how we can find meaning, happiness, freedom and identity in God.
26 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Addressing Skeptics, Sharing Christ (Part 1 of 2)

Christianity offers answers to some of the biggest questions skeptics ask. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Timothy Keller addresses why people walk away from God, why scientific rationale for life’s problems often fails, and how we can find meaning, happiness, freedom and identity in God.
25 Dec 2022 5PM 26 min

Coming Together as a Community at Christmas

Celebrate Christmas with us on the next “Focus on the Family!” We’ll share heart-warming stories, some great music, and an important reminder about how God brought reconciliation to all of us through Jesus Christ! Don’t miss this wonderful holiday program for the whole family.
22 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Relishing the Christmas Season

You may dread the hustle and bustle of the holiday season…but you can find hope, love, joy, and peace in the midst of the craziness! Alexandra Kuykendall explains how she intentionally explored the themes of Advent, leading up to Christmas.
21 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

The Importance of Showing Love to Others

Do you have what they call a “contagious faith”? Pastor Phil Waldrep shares poignant stories to illustrate an important truth: we are to be “salt” and “light” to our hurting world. Learn how to share God’s love with others
20 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Practical Advice for New Parents (Part 2 of 2)

Having a child greatly impacts your marriage, but there are things you can do to keep it vibrant. Dr. Gary Chapman joins us to share how you can prepare for your role as a mom or dad, raise emotionally and socially healthy children, and how you can prioritize your marriage…
19 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Practical Advice for New Parents (Part 1 of 2)

With a little intentionality, you can thrive in your new role as a mom or a dad! Dr. Gary Chapman shares advice on how you can make good choices for your marriage and your kids, how to empower your kids emotionally, and the importance of being a good role model.
18 Dec 2022 5PM 26 min

Laughing, Loving, and Lasting with Your Spouse

You can have a happy marriage…if you’re intentional about maintaining a healthy, godly relationship. Kevin Thompson identifies eight commitments you need to make in order to find happiness in your marriage — like humbling yourself, viewing your marriage as bigger than you.
15 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Rescuing Your Teen Daughter from Secret Sins (Part 2 of 2)

Teen girls often keep secrets — but some secrets can destroy their lives. We’ll examine dangerous and hidden behaviors, and why parents need to create an open and safe dialogue about these issues with teen daughters.
14 Dec 2022 5PM 26 min

Rescuing Your Teen Daughter from Secret Sins (Part 1 of 2)

Any desire or behavior that replaces God is sin. A young Christian woman describes how she lived with a “secret sin” — and how she discovered God’s healing and forgiveness. We’ll offer the same hope and help to your teen daughters
13 Dec 2022 5PM 26 min

Allowing God to Use All Things for Good (Part 2 of 2)

Grove Norwood showed kindness to a stranger, and they became friends. Years later, that friend would accidentally kill his daughter. But instead of letting anger imprison his heart, Grove now sets the captives free in more ways than one. Don’t miss this astounding story of how God can turn a…
12 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Allowing God to Use All Things for Good (Part 1 of 2)

Grove Norwood’s four year old daughter was killed by a hit and run driver. The driver -- was one of Grove’s closest friends. Instead of letting anger imprison his heart, he chose to forgive. Now he sets the captives free in more ways than one.
11 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

Accepting Your Imperfect Life

It’s time to break up with perfect…and accept that in Christ, you are enough! Amy Carrol joins us to share about how her perfectionism led to discontentment in her marriage for over a decade, how she learned to find her value in Christ, and practical ways you can accept the…
8 Dec 2022 5PM 26 min

Arguing Well in Your Marriage

Yelling at him didn’t work. Giving her the cold shoulder led to a bigger fight. So, what now? Marriage expert Scott Stanley uncovers why your old ways of dealing with marital conflict aren’t working – and he outlines some proven methods to handle your next disagreement with your spouse.
7 Dec 2022 5PM 26 min

Finding God’s Healing After a Suicide Loss

She was a counselor but didn’t know what was wrong with her husband or how to help him. Rita Schulte shares about losing her spouse to suicide and offers assurance to other survivors that your life is not done.
6 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min

The Importance of Leaving and Cleaving

Ted Cunningham provides wisdom for newlyweds and their parents about the importance of separating emotionally, relationally, and financially from your family of origin in order to form a strong bond with your new spouse. You’ll learn how to honor your parents, while also enjoying the oneness of marriage.
5 Dec 2022 5PM 25 min
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