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What Wives Can Do to Bless Their Marriage

How would you like to be a counter-cultural wife? Angela Mills encourages women to develop a servant’s heart and take on a “blessing challenge” – to purposely bless your husband every day!

3 Jun 2021 6PM 26 min

Experiencing the Best Marriage for You and Your Spouse

You entered marriage with such happiness and joy — but don’t lose your sense of fun along the way! We’ll provide some simple reminders about how to have a great marriage — through kindness, love, respect, and putting God first.

2 Jun 2021 6PM 25 min

Finding Ways to Parent Courageously (Part 2 of 2)

If we want to parent our children courageously and guide them into their destinies, we have to have an understanding of what God’s word says. Local author and speaker, Mandi Hart, directs us to the word of God for the answers to our parenting questions, and she drives home the…

1 Jun 2021 6PM 27 min

Finding Ways to Parent Courageously (Part 1 of 2)

Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, we can sometimes find ourselves feeling daunted by the task of raising the next generation. Mandi Hart speaks about gaining courage for your role as a parent and helps us to ask important questions of ourselves and our children.

31 May 2021 6PM 25 min

Embracing Your Role as Your Family's Spiritual Leader

Dad, your role as your family’s spiritual leader may feel daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! Jerrad Lopes helps you understand the bigger picture of God’s purpose for you in your marriage and family. He’ll encourage you to become the spiritual leader of your kids, without fear and apprehension.

30 May 2021 6PM 25 min

Parenting Your Tween and Teen with Respect (Part 2 of 2)

If you ask through prayer, God will give you grace when it comes to parenting your teen! You'll learn how to communicate, respect and stop nagging, how to pause and let emotions calm down, and the importance of separating your identity from your teen’s behavior.

27 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Parenting Your Tween and Teen with Respect (Part 1 of 2)

You can develop a great relationship with your tween or teen! You’ll learn about the importance of communicating with your spouse about parenting styles, the impact that your childhood has on your parenting, and how you can focus on God’s vision for your teen.

26 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife

Sometimes married couples drift apart. Maybe that’s you. Busy-ness, routines or the little things can drive a wedge between you and your spouse. So what should you do, as the man, to rekindle the romance?

25 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Holding on to God When You Feel Like Giving Up

No parent is prepared for tragic news about their child — but can you still trust God, even when it hurts? A mother shares her heart-breaking journey of loving a daughter with a degenerative disease.

24 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Growing a Deeper Faith Day by Day

Trust God…period. That’s the message Ernie Johnson Jr. learned from his pastor, after becoming a Christian and going through cancer. Ernie shares about his early faith journey; how he was drawn to Christ and discovering what the Christian faith was all about.

23 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Finding Unexpected Blessings in Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Laura Story is perhaps best known for her contributions in contemporary Christian music, but behind her songs is a story of pain, struggle, and God’s redemptive touch. Laura and her husband, Martin, share how a brain tumor shattered their hopes and dreams of a perfect life, but also how God…

20 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Holding on To Christ Through All Seasons

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.

20 May 2021 9AM 25 min

Finding Unexpected Blessings in Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Laura Story is perhaps best known for her contributions in contemporary Christian music, but behind her songs is a story of pain, struggle, and God’s redemptive touch. Laura and her husband, Martin, share how a brain tumor shattered their hopes and dreams of a perfect life, but also how God…

19 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Living in Peace with People Who Drive You Crazy

You may wish you could avoid the “difficult people” in your life — but what if God wants to transform your heart through those relationships? We’ll examine how to set boundaries, cultivate a sensitive spirit, and share God’s love with people who drive you crazy!

18 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Encouraging Dads to be Heroes (Part 2 of 2)

Pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker provides great insights to encourage any father to strengthen his relationship with his kids. She’ll provide solid advice on communication, listening, guiding and spending time with your kids.

17 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Encouraging Dads to be Heroes (Part 1 of 2)

Pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker provides great insights to encourage any father to strengthen his relationship with his kids. She’ll provide solid advice on communication, listening, guiding, and spending time with your kids.

16 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Forgiving the Past, Embracing the Future

With God’s help, you can forgive those who have wounded you, and live a life of freedom. Hear one woman’s powerful story of forgiving her abusive parents and how you can begin the forgiveness process in your own life.

13 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Establishing Good Communication in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

If you want to increase the romance in your marriage, pucker up! Dr. David Clarke will share why kissing matters, and address some of the reasons why men and women struggle in their communication. You’ll also learn how to better navigate conflict and deal with issues of past pain.

12 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Establishing Good Communication in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

You can learn better communication skills with your spouse! Dr. David Clark shares the typical communication styles of men and women, how men can be more intentional in initiating conversations, and how you can better navigate conflict.

11 May 2021 6PM 26 min

Conveying God’s Love through Discipline (Part 2 of 2)

Disciplining your child is hard work! We’ll give you practical ways to convey God’s love, even in the midst of misbehavior. You’ll learn the four essential messages kids need to hear from you, how to become a calmer parent, and how to make the most of teachable moments.

10 May 2021 6PM 26 min