Focus on the Family Daily

Surrendering My Heart to God

An athletic, young mom undergoes a routine C-section, and six weeks later, she’s diagnosed with heart failure. Julie and John Manning share how their lives were turned upside-down by Julie’s medical condition, and how God has graciously shown them the importance of living every day as their last.

15 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Setting Boundaries in Toxic Relationships (Part 2 of 2)

When someone is hostile toward you, there’s a temptation to respond in the same way. But toxic behavior only breeds more toxicity! Gary Thomas returns urges believers to offer love instead of hate, and compassion for non-Christians.

14 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Setting Boundaries in Toxic Relationships (Part 1 of 2)

Maybe you know someone who is impossible to please. It may seem like they’re trying to control your life! Gary Thomas describes toxic relationships and when it’s okay for Christians to simply walk away.

13 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

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!

10 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Setting Your Teen Free to Soar

Even though you know the day is coming when your child will leave home, there’s a whirlwind of emotion that comes with it. Two moms explore those feelings with personal stories and some practical tips. They’ll encourage you through the homestretch to prepare your child—and yourself—for their launch!

9 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Stepping Up to Help Others in Need

There’s so much hurt and hardship in the world. You want to do something but aren’t sure where to start. Hal Donaldson, the creator of Convoy of Hope, talks about how the unexpected kindness he was shown as a boy inspired him to help others as much as he could.

8 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Focusing on Your Family's Mental Health

With so many confusing and negative things happening in our culture, you may not be as healthy as you think. Counselor Debra Fileta answers some general questions on mental and emotional health—from co-dependency to anxiety and depression and getting professional help.

7 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Encouraging Moms to Laugh

Often these days, moms can be really stressed out. On the next “Focus on the Family” we’ll have a message of encouragement for moms from Pastor Ted Cunningham. He’ll share a refreshing perspective on the things that stress you out and explain the benefits of joyful laughter

6 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Understanding The Institution Of Marriage

If you’ve ever thought that marriage is just some antiquated institution that was the done thing in the old days, you’ll want to listen in to the next episode because we’ll uncover why marriage is a beneficial sociological institution. Stay tuned.

3 Nov 2022 6PM 26 min

The Traits of Effective Parenting

Most parents want to get parenting right, but it’s not always easy. What if we could take a snap shot of our family life? Perhaps then we could see just how effectively we’re parenting. But what if we have no idea what effective parenting is supposed to look like? Well,…

2 Nov 2022 6PM 25 min

The Effects of Culture on Marriage

Have you ever taken a look at your marriage and asked yourself if Biblical values define your relationship or if your cultural upbringing has determined how your marriage functions? Our guest is Afrika Mhlope and he’ll share incredible biblical truth regarding what God designed for marriage, which will most likely…

1 Nov 2022 6PM 25 min

Experiencing God's Grace

Although we've been freed from the Law through Jesus Christ, as Christians we can still live out our lives leaning on the principles of The Law rather than God's Grace. Hettie Brittz shares an incredible story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro where she both experienced, and gained a greater revelation of…

31 Oct 2022 6PM 24 min

Focus Highlights over 28 years on the programme

If you’d like to hear from a man who has had years of experience in ministry with “Focus on the Family,” then you’ll want to stay tuned, because on our next program Graeme Schnell will be speaking to the Focus daily co-host, John Fuller, about his own family and some…

30 Oct 2022 6PM 26 min

Conversation Around Intimacy

Maybe sex is not something you're used to talking about, maybe it's been taboo in your household. Well our guests will help you to understand why it's so important that we do talk about sex within a godly marriage. After surveying hundreds of couples the Rosbergs have discovered what spouses…

27 Oct 2022 6PM 26 min

Parenting in Love Not Perfection

If you’ve been trying to be the perfect parent and you’re constantly coming up short, then stay tuned for the next episode where you’ll hear from Focus president, Jim Daly, about letting ourselves off the hook because we’re never going to be perfect in our parenting. Jim encourages parents to…

26 Oct 2022 6PM 24 min

Standing Strong in Singleness

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

25 Oct 2022 6PM 25 min

Marriage for all Seasons

“... And they lived happily ever after.” If only it was that simple... Brad Sadler gives us practical tools on how to navigate the difference seasons marriages go through in order to get to that happily ever after.

24 Oct 2022 6PM 23 min

Low Pressure Parenting Strategies

Do you sometimes feel as though the task of parenting is too overwhelming to bear, especially since you want to get it right and bring us a child who is successful in life? Well, you’ll hear from our guest the truth of what your role as a parent really is,…

23 Oct 2022 6PM 26 min

The Transition into Manhood

What is it that defines a Christian boy’s transition into manhood? There is a definite desire in boys to be welcomed and accepted into manhood by a community of men, and Our guests explain a rite of passage experience, based on biblical principles, that helps boys make a transition from…

20 Oct 2022 6PM 26 min

Helping Women Find Sexual Intimacy In Marriage

There are so many women who have never been taught or understood what God’s design and intent for sexual intimacy in marriage is all about. If this rings true, then tune your ear to Dr Julie Slattery as she talks openly about women finding fulfillment and freedom in their sexuality.

19 Oct 2022 6PM 26 min