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In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.
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Author and Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically. Then, for years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus—and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life’s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God’s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him. Your Money Made Simple Best of 2025 Audio Collection Love Life Sober Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains most of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life. Then Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons. We hope all parents listening will be encouraged to pass down their faith to the next generation. Comedy Collection The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions Best of 2025 Audio Collection Family Reading of Scripture If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle Nietert provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small! Then Jay and Laura Laffoon explain that a date night doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive – simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions! They recommend having fun, having a purpose for your date, and doing what your spouse most desires. Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle Ultimate Date Night Best of 2025 Audio Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
The late Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community. The Anxiety Reset Best of 2025 Audio Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting? If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy. 5 Traits of a Healthy Family Best of 2025 Audio Collection Counseling Consultation and Referrals Single Parent Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Based on his updated The Case for Christmas, Lee Strobel takes a fresh look at the evidence behind Jesus’ birth. Then Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your heart and your home! The Case for Christmas Practicing Hospitality Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family Truth Rising If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith. Love, Pray, Listen 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print Mary DeMuth’s Prayer Cards for Adult Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to be. The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection The Source of Self-Worth Christmas Stories Podcast Take Focus Wherever Life Takes You! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Ryan and Kayla North describe the joys and challenges of foster parenting and adoption. Then award-winning songwriter Tony Wood shares heartwarming reflections on the holiday season tied to our emotions, relationships, and God’s gift of Jesus Christ. Wait No More Suitcase Bundles Manger Throne Christmas Stories Podcast Help Deliver Hope and Joy! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Based on his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary Thomas dismantles twelve key lies Christians believe that cripple their intimacy with God. The Life You Were Reborn to Live Truth Rising Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God's Family If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Is a co-worker or family member driving you crazy? Learning styles expert Cynthia Tobias explains that the way we process information impacts us both at home and at work, and illustrates how our friends and family may perceive the world very differently than we do. The Way We Work OR The Way They Learn Getting to Know the Way We Work PDF Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? Counseling Services and Referrals If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Dr. Erwin Lutzer answers the all-important question: Where will you spend eternity? He discusses what the Bible teaches about death, heaven, God’s divine justice, and the assurance of salvation believers have in Jesus Christ. Then Natasha Crain offers parents strategies and encouragement for raising kids who follow Jesus. She helps moms and dads confidently foster deep, faith-building conversations with their children, so that their children understand who they are in Christ and how to defend their faith. One Minute After You Die Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family 10 Tips for Having Deeper Faith Conversations With Your Kids If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
An emotionally healthy family starts with emotionally healthy individuals. Debra Fileta is a licensed counselor and mom of four. In her books, Are you Really OK? and Any Day Emotions, she equips parents and children to understand their emotions, assess their mental health, and pursue a path to wellbeing. For parents, Debra brings hope and practical tools to navigate a child’s emotions in a God-centered way. Nourish Your Family’s Mental Health Bundle Counseling Age and Stage eNewsletter What to Do When You’re Not Okay If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Marriage is a unique gift of God, but sometimes it can be hard to navigate. That’s why George and Tondra Gregory are dedicated to helping couples build a successful game plan within their marriage. When you work with your spouse and adopt a winning mindset, you can create a strong and healthy marriage. The Marriage Game Plan Marriage 911 Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Resources: Marriage Materials If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Parents today are in panic mode. Your Gen Z children are struggling with depression, identity, pressure, and increased cases of abandoned faith. Jason Jimenez wants to help you leverage healthy authority and intentional parenting methods to help the younger generation understand their true identity in Christ. Jason introduces 8 core traits to help you better understand and relate to your kids. He urges you to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them. Jason provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences. Parenting Gen Z Truth Rising J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture Raising Your Teen to be a Resilient Christian If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses habits you can integrate into your marriage. Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. On the second day, they discussed positive communication habits, conflict resolution, and guarding your relationship well. Simple Habits for Marital Happiness Take the Marriage Assessment Filling Your Marriage With Joy Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Pastor Scott Kedersha encourages listeners to pursue God’s design for covenant marriage. He’ll equip dating couples with practical advice, empowering you to build your relationship on a healthy foundation. Then Eliza Huie shares how you can intentionally guide your kids towards emotional strength and resilience. She offers insight on what an emotionally healthy child looks like, along with advice for every parent seeking to raise grounded, emotionally secure children. Ready or Knot? Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Marriage Assessment Age and Stage e-Newsletters If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
40 years ago, Dr. Trent discovered the power of “the Blessing” — the powerful affirmation and unconditional love that parents can give to their children. But what if someone never got a blessing growing up? Or lost their blessing later on in life? Dr. Trent and his daughter Kari describe how we can allow God to become our “perfect parent” and bring that blessing into our life. Broken to Blessed FOF Counseling Department Encourage Couples to Give and Live the Blessing Blessing Your Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Pastors Justin and Trisha Davis share their incredible marriage journey — recovering from Justin’s infidelity and the generational sins of their parents. The Davises describe “cycles of sin” like shame, blame, hiddenness, and unforgiveness, and how we need to get to the root of these issues before God can heal our lives. One Choice Away from Change Hope Restored How to Avoid or End an Affair Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
Justin Earley, father of four boys, shares his experiences navigating messes and sibling fights. Hear how to create stability in your home and teach spiritual lessons in the small moments. Then preteens are kids who are in-between childhood and teenagers — they are experiencing a lot of growth and development, often with high emotions but their maturity lags behind. Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery encourage parents to monitor and limit preteen internet use, ask more questions (and lecture less), and maintain faith traditions of going to church, praying over their kids, and reintroducing them to God’s Word. The Big Mess Faith That Sticks Age and Stage eNewsletters 4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.
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hi. this is the wrong title for this podcast. this podcast doesn't talk about "equipping your kids to handle money" it talks about marriage