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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
1060 – 1080

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

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

Drawing Closer to God and Each Other (Part 1 of 2)

You dreamed of living “happily ever after,” but now you’re frustrated and bored. What happened? Gary Thomas shares how you can intentionally pursue oneness with your spouse and have the marriage you’ve always wanted.
28 Jul 2021 6PM 25 min

Embracing Childlike Faith As A Mom

It takes childlike faith to be a mom. A young mother shares about transitioning from a full-time career to primarily staying at home with her two boys…and the priceless spiritual lessons she’s learned from them. She’ll share how God is helping her to break free of a performance-based mentality to…
27 Jul 2021 6PM 26 min

Making Your Marriage Happy Now and Later (Part 2 of 2)

Does your marriage seem a little boring? Les and Leslie Parrott have some practical suggestions to help you increase your level of happiness—no matter how long you’ve been married. Learn some simple things that any couple can do to draw closer together now and for years to come.
26 Jul 2021 6PM 25 min

Making Your Marriage Happy Now and Later (Part 1 of 2)

Does your marriage seem a little boring? Les and Leslie Parrott have some practical suggestions to help you increase your level of happiness—no matter how long you’ve been married. Learn some simple things that any couple can do to draw closer together now and for years to come.
25 Jul 2021 6PM 25 min

Navigating a Toxic Culture with Your Daughter (Part 2 of 2)

As a pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker has learned a lot from the thousands of girls who’ve come through her office. She’ll address social pressures to grow up too fast and other challenges that girls face in a toxic culture. You’ll be encouraged to listen to your daughter’s heart and to…
22 Jul 2021 6PM 26 min

Navigating a Toxic Culture with Your Daughter (Part 1 of 2)

How can your daughter survive in today’s toxic culture? Dr. Meg Meeker offers help in navigating a confusing and amoral world. She explains the difference between healthy and toxic feminism while helping you focus on your daughter’s character and building her faith for a bright future,
21 Jul 2021 6PM 26 min

Helping Your Teens Put Down Their Screens

Whether it’s video games, social media, texting, or streaming shows…you may be facing a screen-time issue with your teen! Jonathan McKee and his daughter Alyssa offer some tips on how to get your teen step away from their devices and engage in healthy, face-to-face communication
20 Jul 2021 6PM 25 min

Purposeful Play (Part 2 of 2)

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, or you have a full work schedule, it's important to be intentional with the time you do have to play with your young children. Corrien Kruger has some practical suggestions to help you increase the effectiveness of your play time and connection with your child.
19 Jul 2021 6PM 27 min

Purposeful Play (Part 1 of 2)

Children learn as they play, but as importantly, playing is an opportunity to connect with your child. Corrien Kruger offers encouragement and practical help to moms (and dads) on how to maximize your playtime with your kids.
18 Jul 2021 6PM 26 min
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