Focus on the Family Daily

Sharing the Gospel through Hospitality (1 of 2)

Your home can help transform lives! We’ll hear about “radically ordinary hospitality” — where you open up your home and your life to neighbors, friends, and strangers, and intentionally share your faith. This simple act of obedience will lead people to Jesus!

29 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Trusting God through an Adverse Diagnosis in Pregnancy

Jaxon is a little boy who wasn’t supposed to live. Brandon and Brittany Buell share their son Jaxon’s powerful story about defying the odds, after many challenges, including being misdiagnosed medically a number of times. It’s a compelling message about the immeasurable value of life.

28 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Trusting God To Redeem Your Broken Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Dave and Kirsten Samuel share the powerful story of how after 25 years of marriage, Dave’s secret addiction to pornography was revealed, putting his job and their marriage at risk. The Samuels describe how God intervened in miraculous ways to save their marriage and heal Kirsten.

27 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Trusting God To Redeem Your Broken Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Dave and Kirsten Samuel share the powerful story of how after 25 years of marriage, Dave’s secret addiction to pornography was revealed, putting his job and their marriage at risk. The Samuels describe how God intervened in miraculous ways to save their marriage and heal Kirsten.

26 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Unwrapping The Real Christmas

British evangelist J.John shares a heartfelt look at what God offers at Christmas: forgiveness and salvation.

23 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Raising Teachable Kids (Part 2 of 2)

Your kids need you to teach them good coping skills. You’ll hear practical advice on how to help your kids process through their angry thoughts and think flexibly. Also, advice on reducing sibling rivalry in your home, and modeling the life skills you want you to want them to learn.

22 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Raising Teachable Kids (Part 1 of 2)

With a little intentionality, you can raise great kids! On the next “Focus on the Family,” you’ll learn the importance of listening to your child, always looking and pointing out the positives you see in them, and how you can effectively handle tantrums.

21 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

A Father’s Influence (Part 2 of 2)

What is a father’s role and responsibility in the home, and why is it so important? Cassie and Jenny Carstens talk about why the world needs a father.

20 Dec 2021 5PM 24 min

A Father’s Influence (Part 1 of 2)

What is a father’s role and responsibility in the home, and why is it so important? Cassie and Jenny Carstens talk about why the world needs a father.

19 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent

If you could start all over as a parent, what would you do differently? Jonathan McKee helps younger parents learn from his parenting “flubs.” He’ll give you some great strategies to be an intentional parent, bond with your child, and successfully raise him or her into adulthood.

16 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Understanding How Birth Order Impacts Your Marriage

When you tied the knot, you probably didn’t consider how your birth order might impact your marriage. Dr. Kevin Leman describes character traits of first-born leaders, middle-born peacemakers, and the playful babies of the family – and which birth order combination makes for the strongest marriage.

15 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Learning to Effectively Communicate with Your Husband

Good communication can be a challenge — even in the most loving marriage! We’ll get some practical help from “husband whisperer” Greg Smalley and his wife, Erin, about how to turn your small talk into an intimate “heart connection” with your spouse!

14 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Passing Along a Blessing to Your Children

You really love your children, but do they know that? Dr. John Trent will help you understand just how much your child depends on your encouraging words to remind them of your love – and God’s love as well. Discover the five essential elements of a blessing and how to…

13 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Helping Adoptive Families Thrive

Learn about adopting children with a traumatic past. Many families find themselves ill-equipped to handle the trauma some orphans have endured. But there is hope for healing, as an expert shares encouragement on how you can help your child make peace with the past.

12 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

How God Saved Me from Suicide (Part 2 of 2)

We’ll share the amazing story of Lacey Sturm — a former suicidal teen transformed into a “hard rock princess.” Today she’s a voice of God’s love, healing, and power for people who have only known pain and dysfunction.

9 Dec 2021 5PM 27 min

How God Saved Me from Suicide (Part 1 of 2)

As a teenager, Lacey was convinced life wasn’t worth living — but then God intervened. We’ll introduce you to a young woman who was literally snatched from despair and suicide to become a vibrant witness for Christ!

8 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Cultivating Love In Blended Families (Part 2 of 2)

Odds are, you, or someone you know, has stepchildren. Dr. Gary Chapman and Ron Deal explore the unique challenges blended families face—finding your role as a stepparent, helping stepsiblings become comfortable with you and one another, and connecting with adult stepchildren you might rarely see.

7 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Cultivating Love In Blended Families (Part 1 of 2)

Odds are, you, or someone you know, has stepchildren. Dr. Gary Chapman and Ron Deal explore the unique challenges blended families face—finding your role as a stepparent, helping stepsiblings become comfortable with you and one another, and connecting with adult stepchildren you might rarely see.

6 Dec 2021 5PM 25 min

Practical Advice for Raising Responsible Children

As well-meaning parents, we provide everything we can for our kids. But what if we’re missing what they need most? We’ll examine how dealing with failure, doing chores, and learning the value of hard work can benefit children in profound ways.

5 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min

Giving Your Child a Love for Adventure

Whether it’s a family vacation or going on a walk in your neighborhood, adventures are great ways to create lasting memories! Mom and author Greta Eskridge shares how simple adventures can help you connect with your kids.

2 Dec 2021 5PM 26 min