Focus on the Family Daily

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family (Part 1 of 2)

If you’re having trouble talking about something in your family, you may be facing the “elephant in the room.” We’ll explain how healthy communication is a lot like dancing — moving in sync with the other person toward a common goal of understanding. Learn how to avoid communication breakdowns.

25 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Finding Hope and Joy while Single Parenting

She thought her life was going great—until one day, without warning, her husband suddenly left. Shocked and reeling, Linda Jacobs realized she would now have to start raising her two kids as a single parent. Linda comes alongside other single parents to offer hope, encouragement, and practical tips.

24 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Craving God, Not Food

It’s easy to become fixated in your relationship with food…counting calories, overeating, or turning to certain meals for comfort. You’ll be challenged to identify possible “food fixations” and get help with understanding the spiritual, mental, and physical reasons for those obsessions.

23 Aug 2021 6PM 26 min

Ditching the Cranky Monster Mom

In those difficult parenting moments, it’s easy to lose your temper and make a bad situation with your kids even worse. Becky Kopitzke will help you ditch the parenting monster that can sometimes rear its ugly head, so you can embrace kinder, gentler responses with your children and have a…

22 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus (Part 2 of 2)

When you first put your faith in Christ, it wasn’t difficult to feel passionate about following Him. But as the years have passed, have you lost that “fire” in your soul? Kim Meeder shares what you can do to start feeling passionate for Christ again, through loving others, embracing your…

19 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus (Part 1 of 2)

When you first put your faith in Christ, it wasn’t difficult to feel passionate about following Him. But as the years have passed, have you lost that “fire” in your soul? Kim Meeder shares what you can do to start feeling passionate for Christ again, through loving others, embracing your…

18 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Keeping Hope and Faith During Childhood Cancer

They noticed their 6-year-old son wasn’t feeling well, and a doctor’s visit confirmed a parent’s worst nightmare: cancer. Turner and Tara Simkins share a powerful story about walking their son through cancer, and how they kept trusting God, even when the doctors said there were no more options.

17 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Practical Advice for Young Married Couples (Part 2 of 2)

You met, you fell in love and got married! Now what? The first few years of marriage can be fun…and challenging. Dr. Greg Smalley shares humorous stories and practical advice on how to handle emotions, grow spiritually and increase intimacy.

16 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Practical Advice for Young Married Couples (Part 1 of 2)

Tuxedos, dresses, rings, and vows—getting married is a busy but exciting adventure! You’ll hear practical and humorous advice for young married couples on how to handle unmet expectations, nosy in-laws, and communication conflicts.

15 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Guiding Your Teen into Adulthood (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Ken Wilgus returns to examine more common mistakes parents make with teens—like lecturing, shielding them from consequences, and not giving them the freedom to make their own decisions. Discover why your teenager won’t mature until you give up control.

13 Aug 2021 4AM 25 min

Guiding Your Teen into Adulthood (Part 1 of 2)

It’s time to let your children grow up by giving up control of their lives! we’ll examine “planned emancipation,” where parents let teenagers take charge of their rooms, their friends, their music, and more. Learn how to guide your kids, rather than fight with them over the rules!

11 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Raising Healthy Digital Users (Part 2 of 2)

Today’s children are being labeled as digital natives because they’ve been born into a world where technology has fashioned the way we live. As parents, we just need to make sure that our kids have a good relationship with technology and the internet. Christy Herselman is giving us vital information…

10 Aug 2021 6PM 27 min

Raising Healthy Digital Users (Part 1 of 2)

If you have noticed that your child is constantly craving online connection and it’s causing you anxiety and fear, Graeme Schnell will be talking to local author and speaker, Christy Herselman. Christy will be exploring what it looks like for parents to be on the front foot when it comes…

9 Aug 2021 6PM 26 min

Praying for Your Sons

You can raise men of integrity, character and respect—and it all begins on your knees in prayer. You’ll learn practical, easy ways to pray for your sons and allow God to change you through the process.

8 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Standing Strong in Singleness

Being a singleton and committing to wait for your marriage partner may be proving a challenge to you, well, Lisa Anderson, shares her story of being single through her twenties and thirties, and yet still trusting God for her future spouse.

5 Aug 2021 6PM 26 min

How to Help Your Angry Child

Have an angry child? On the next “Focus on the Family,” Tricia Goyer, mother of ten, has learned a lot about child anger issues and has struggled with her own anger as a parent. Whether your children are biological or adopted, they exhibit anger in different ways, and it requires…

4 Aug 2021 6PM 26 min

Embracing Your Role as a Spouse

As a spouse, you have three roles to play—a friend, a partner, and a lover. Kevin Thompson explores those different roles—and challenges you to live them out by investing emotionally, mentally and physically in your relationship.

3 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Intelligence: Discovering Your Child’s Unique Gifts (Part 2 of 2)

Your child is smart…and perhaps in a way you’ve never considered! Dr. Kathy Koch introduces and explores eight facets of our intelligence to help you identify and cultivate your child’s unique gifts.

2 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Intelligence: Discovering Your Child’s Unique Gifts (Part 1 of 2)

Your child is smart…and perhaps in a way you’ve never considered! Dr. Kathy Koch introduces and explores eight facets of our intelligence to help you identify and cultivate your child’s unique gifts.

1 Aug 2021 6PM 25 min

Drawing Closer to God and Each Other (Part 2 of 2)

You can have a fulfilling marriage—with God’s help! Gary Thomas shares how you can find your identity in God, share a common purpose with your spouse, and live more fully in the moment.

29 Jul 2021 6PM 25 min