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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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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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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Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR, Trauma, Complex PTSD, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Focus on the Family
Timothy Olson / Ruth Olson - Inspired by Emerson Eggerich, Focus on the Family, and Tony Robbins
***TOP 1.5% PODCAST*** Is your trauma consuming you? Are you tired of constantly having anxiety or depression? Are you struggling to stop negative self talk? Do you have past hurts that still haunts you? Are you fighting about the same things over and over again in your relationship? Do you have past hurts that still haunts you? In this podcast, you will find tools and resources to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. You’ll learn how to manage or even eliminate the co ...
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Creating Sustainable Rhythms in Your Marriage
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Chris and Jenni Graebe both grew up with very strong opinions on how marriage should look, so once married, they struggled to find something that worked for them. They eventually went to other couples who were years ahead of them, and compiled a list of biblical lifestyles of “rhythms” that married couples can create in their lives. In this intervi…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 22-23 2024
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You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! In this interview, Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and …
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If your husband believes that men should be all strength and no heart, it may be because he doesn’t know how to put his feelings into words. Jim Daly offers a practical tip for helping your husband to open up. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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If you have a child who’s far from God, Dr. Gary Chapman provides some perspective for you. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children plus a free audio download of “How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and fam…
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How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Chapman urges parents of adult children to assess themselves first putting blame on their adult child. These parents need to influence vs control and make requests rather than demands of their adult children. It’s critically important that parents maintain a relationship with their adult children, even when their child’s choices are heartbreaki…
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Coping with Grief During the Holidays
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We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson delve into navigating the unique challenges that grief presents during the holiday season. With compassionate insights and expert advice, this episode covers how to honor loved ones whi…
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A lot of people ask, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Jim Daly explains why atheism doesn’t solve the problem of suffering. It makes it worse. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.Door Focus on the Family
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Dr. Gary Chapman tells a sobering story about some parents who apologized to their daughter for not training her like she needed. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children plus a free audio download of “How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Famili…
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How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child (Part 1 of 2)
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Dr. Chapman urges parents of adult children to assess themselves first putting blame on their adult child. These parents need to influence vs control and make requests rather than demands of their adult children. It’s critically important that parents maintain a relationship with their adult children, even when their child’s choices are heartbreaki…
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Many parents report how difficult it is to balance their responsibilities at work and at home. Jim Daly explains how to recognize that the opportunity to engage with your children is often right in front of you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Jean Daly and Dr. Greg Smalley explain how doing simple things together can help you avoid a marital drift. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional plus a free audio download of “Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages a…
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple (Part 2 of 2)
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Strong and healthy marriages don’t need big and expensive romantic events. Oftentimes it’s the simple things spouses do for each other every day like nurturing their relationship, navigating conflict well, accepting each other differences, and finding ways to grow in intimacy with each other. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional plus a …
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Ep 220 - Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season
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We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where licensed therapists Tim and Ruth Olson guide you through life's challenges with empathy and expertise. As the holiday season approaches, they introduce a new mini-series focused on grief, a complex emotion t…
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Dr. Greg Smalley asks men a super honest question that will help gauge if you’re a good husband or not. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional plus a free audio download of “Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and f…
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The small things couples bicker about may seem harmless, but they can put a marriage at big risk. Jim Daly explains why there’s no such thing as small problems in marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.Door Focus on the Family
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple (Part 1 of 2)
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Strong and healthy marriages don’t need big and expensive romantic events. Oftentimes it’s the simple things spouses do for each other every day like nurturing their relationship, navigating conflict well, accepting each other differences, and finding ways to grow in intimacy with each other. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional plus a …
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Sarah Smith describes how she prayed Romans 12:2 as she walked a difficult road with her elderly mom. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Broken Beauty plus a free audio download of “Helping or Hurting: Understanding the Power of Your Words” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and …
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Finding God's Beauty in Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Sarah Smith shares the heartbreaking story of navigating her mother’s journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease. Sarah’s mom, “Beauty,” was full of life, strong and independent. When she began slipping mentally, she and her husband tried to cover up the problem, and Beauty refused to go to the doctor for years. Eventually, Sarah’s dad had to ask…
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If your childhood role models hurt you, you may be having a tough time forgiving them. Jim Daly explains how to break the chains of resentment that hold you down and create a new legacy for you and your family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 16-17 2024
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Based on his book The Truth in True Crime, J. Warner Wallace explore the clues behind our human nature as he uncovers 15 life truths gleaned from both contemporary true crime investigations and ancient biblical wisdom. Receive the Book The Truth in True Crime for your donation of any amount! Counseling Consultation and Referrals Defending the Faith…
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Thanksgiving can bring families together – sometimes even complete strangers. Jim Daly shares a Thanksgiving story that shows why kindness is sometimes all it takes to turn a complete stranger into a friend. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…
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Dave Willis tells a funny story about how his family found out working with tools wasn’t his thing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building Stronger Relationships by Dave Willis plus a free audio download of “Helping or Hurting: Understanding the Power of Your Words” for your donation of…
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Helping or Hurting? Understanding the Power of Your Words
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Dave and Ashley Willis share hilarious stories to illustrate the need for open and direct communication in ALL of our relationships, especially marriage. You’ll learn how to be careful with your words, how to be a better listener, and how to be an encouragement to others. Receive the book The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building St…
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Kathi Lipp describes how taking time to have dinner with our kids is so life-giving to them. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest plus a free audio download of the program "How to Plan Ahead for a Day of Rest" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Fam…
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