Focus on the Family Daily

Help for Single Moms Raising Sons (Part 1 of 2)

Roland Warren, offers help and encouragement for single moms with boys. Raised by a single mom himself, he describes the importance of acknowledging loss and offers practical suggestions to help you cast a vision for your son’s future.

16 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Screen Time: Less is More

Technology…. Does it create connections or hurt them? Social researcher Jonathan McKee explains how our dependance on “machines with screens” impacts our relationships and shares some ideas on how to stay connected in both the digital world, and the real one.

15 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Raising Healthy Digital Users (Part 2 of 2)

Today’s children are being labelled as digital natives because they’ve be 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. Our guest today is going to give…

12 Oct 2023 6PM 26 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 then join us as we’ll be talking to local author and speaker, Christy Herselman. She’ll be exploring what it looks like for parents to be on the front foot when it…

11 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Mount Everest and Marriage: Braving New Heights Together

The top two dreams on his bucket list were to “get married” and “climb Mount Everest.” One year, those two dreams collided, and Harold Earls and his wife Rachel faced greater challenges than they ever expected. Learn how to team up with your spouse to pursue your God-given dreams.

10 Oct 2023 6PM 25 min

Breaking Bad Habits in Your Life (Part 2 of 2)

Change is hard! Because we’d all like to think that we’re “better than average.” But deep inside, we know there’s room for improvement. Debra Fileta explains how asking the Lord and others for feedback can reveal growth areas in your life.

9 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Breaking Bad Habits in Your Life (Part 1 of 2)

Change is hard! Because we’d all like to think that we’re “better than average.” But deep inside, we know there’s room for improvement. Debra Fileta explains how asking the Lord and others for feedback can reveal growth areas in your life.

8 Oct 2023 6PM 25 min

Knowing Who You Are in Christ

Are you’re feeling pressure to do more and to be more…so that you can be accepted and loved? Michele Cushatt shares how three bouts with cancer brought her to a place of peace with herself and with God, as she began to reconcile with the One who has loved her…

5 Oct 2023 6PM 25 min

How to Resist the Drift in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Whether you’ve been married for six years or six decades, you may wake up one day to discover that the person sleeping next to you has become a stranger. Between work, kids, financial woes, and the busyness of everyday living, your marriage may feel like it’s on life support. Dr…

4 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

How to Resist the Drift in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Are You Married to Your Roommate . . . or Your Lover? You and your spouse love each other, but how do you reconnect with your spouse and capture all that marriage is intended to be? Dr Greg and Erin Smalley share how they found themselves asking these questions and…

3 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Preparing Your Teen to Leave Home

As a parent, one of the main goals you’re working toward is launching your child to be an independent, functional adult. Dave Gudgel shares wisdom and insight as a dad of three successfully launched adults. You’ll get a good handle on how to help your teens look to their future…

2 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Working for God No Matter Where You Work

So, do you enjoy your job? Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries explains how you can have a God-honoring perspective on your work and find more fulfillment there. An important perspective on the “9 to 5”.

1 Oct 2023 6PM 26 min

Understanding the Two Different Sides of Love

Dr. John Trent shares about the differences between “strongside” and “softside” love and how they manifest themselves in marriage, family and other relationships. He explains the need to love others better, by developing the qualities you may be lacking.

28 Sep 2023 6PM 26 min

Changing Your Relationships through the Power of Kindness

Just thirty days of kindness…you have no idea the difference it can make in a strained relationship. Find out why kindness is the superpower of relationships, in marriage, parenting, and other interactions with guest, Shaunti Feldhahn.

27 Sep 2023 6PM 25 min

Making Waves of Good News

In a post-Christian culture, people need to hear the Good News more than ever. Pastor John Burke encourages you to create opportunities to reach others for Christ by building relationships and providing a judgment-free “come-as-you-are” learning space.

26 Sep 2023 6PM 25 min

Understanding Teen Depression and Suicide - (Part 2 of 2)

As a parent, you can help your teen or tween, who is struggling with depression. Dr. Gregory Jantz will share how you can provide emotional balance, physical healing, and spiritual support, and he advises on when you should seek professional help.

25 Sep 2023 6PM 26 min

Understanding Teen Depression and Suicide - (Part 1 of 2)

Suicide rates among teens and tweens are on the rise. Dr. Gregory Jantz shares what’s happening in the physical, mental and emotional life of your child. He’ll help you respond to their vacillating emotions, and advise on when you should consider getting professional help.

24 Sep 2023 6PM 26 min

How to Be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children

Many parents are prone to worry or fear when it comes to the future of their children, especially when an older child goes wayward. Dr. Erwin Lutzer helps you abandon the dry, repetitive prayers and trade them in for scriptural prayers, immersed in God’s promises.

21 Sep 2023 6PM 25 min

How God Redeemed My Teen Pregnancy - (Part 2 of 2)

She became pregnant as a senior in high school and felt her life spiralling out of control. Lindsay Pepin-Ophus recounts how and why she made the difficult choice to carry her unplanned pregnancy to term. You’ll hear how her family’s conflict and stress was turned to unexpected hope.

20 Sep 2023 6PM 25 min

How God Redeemed My Teen Pregnancy - (Part 1 of 2)

She was a senior in high school who had it all—good grades, popularity, and a strong Christian faith. But she had a secret. Hear about the day Lindsay Pepin-Ophus found out she was pregnant. Also, Lindsay’s mom shares how she had to surrender her daughter’s and new granddaughter’s lives to…

19 Sep 2023 6PM 25 min