Focus on the Family Weekend

When you understand the true value of eternity, you spend more time searching and longing for it. But in a world full of distractions, it’s easy to build your goals around temporary things. Dr. Tony Evans will inspire you to seek God’s kingdom in every aspect of life, running toward the ultimate prize – intimacy with Christ. Receive a copy of Tony Evans' newest book Kingdom Focus for your donation of any amount! Check out ReFOCUS with Jim Daly for deep and heartfelt conversations with people who will strengthen your faith. Learn how to raise kids with a kingdom perspective. Voting as a Kingdom Citizen If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Janel Breitenstein explores spiritual life skills like identity and discernment and offers practical ways to help your child develop those. You’ll learn to equip your child to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. Then Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share practical ways in which spouses can better relate on a spiritual level. Receive a copy of Janel's book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Simple, fun ways to start family devotions that the entire family will connect with. Receive a copy of The Wholehearted Wife for your donation of any amount! Check out Greg and Erin's podcast, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Middle school is a time of transition, and kids who are leaving the familiarity of elementary school might be a little worried about it. From bullies to friend drama to open communication with parents, Jonathan Catherman, and his sons Reed and Cole, help you prepare for the transitory middle school years. Then Debra Fileta explains how marriage requires unconditional love and sacrifice, which in turn draws us closer to God as we are sculpted more in His image. With humorous stories and a counselor’s wisdom and heart, Debra casts a beautiful vision for a strong marriage that inspires us toward holiness. .Receive The Manual to Middle School for your donation of any amount! Prepare your child for a successful school year with the Thriving Student podcast. Receive a copy of Choosing Marriage for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Conflict, Bologna and Boundaries with Married Friends: Episode 549 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author Erin MacPherson and her mother, Ellen Schuknecht, an educator, offer encouragement and advice to moms of early grade school-aged children. Then Dr. Ron and Jan Welch help husbands and wives better understand the power of choice in their marriages and how they can be intentional in improving and strengthening their relationships. Receive the book The Christian Mama’s Guide to the Grade School Years for your donation of any amount! Prepare your child for a successful school year with the Thriving Student podcast. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Courtney Ellis tells the story of how she suffered from a severe panic attack at work and had no idea why. The anxiety kept persisting, and she felt consistently overwhelmed by seemingly nothing. She discovered that her husband was also struggling with anxiety, so they worked together to find the root of the problem. They discovered how many things they had stuffed into their home and schedule. They began to purge their house, schedule and media subscriptions and discovered how much deeper their relationships with God, each other, and their families became. In this interview, Courtney will talk about how you can pare down what you own and free up your schedule. She’ll also discuss how parents can help their kids clear out the clutter. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get a one-year subscription to Focus on the Family magazine! How Do I Declutter My Life? Key Areas to Organize If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gil and Brenda Stuart offer advice and hope to remarried couples as they address the difficult challenges stepfamilies face. Receive the book Restored and Remarried for your donation of any amount! Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. How to Deal with the Past When You're Remarried The Smart Blended Marriage If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Rhonda Stoppe and her son Brandon provide practical advice and encouragement for moms raising sons. Topics they discuss include : discipline, equipping sons for independence, talking in ways that sons will listen, and giving boys a vision for manhood. Receive the book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Listen to Brandon Stoppe's original song "It's All in a Mother's Love" 13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons 7 Ways to Respond When Your Son Pushes You Away If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Describing some of the challenges young girls face, Dannah Gresh exposes the lies they are being told about their friendships, themselves, and God. She shares how parents can help their daughters combat these lies with the truth. She also discusses the importance of falling in love with God as your true source of fulfillment. Then award-winning Christian vocalist Larnelle Harris reflects on his five-decade music career, sharing the valuable life lessons he’s learned about putting his family first, allowing God to redeem a troubled past, recognizing those who’ve sacrificed for his benefit, and faithfully adhering to biblical principles amidst all the opportunities that have come his way. Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Daughter Navigate Friendships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Subscribe to Brio magazine for your daughter. Each issue is packed with inspiring, faith-based articles and practical advice on culturally-relevant topics. Career, Calling, and Christian Vocation -- There are opportunities for ministry in every walk of life. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Psychologist Dr. Ron Welch and his wife, Jan, outline several simple but highly effective decisions a husband and wife can make to nurture their marriage in a discussion based on his book 10 Choices Successful Couples Make: The Secret to Love That Lasts a Lifetime. Then, parents, it’s time to step up and be…a parent! Arlene Pellicane shares her fun stories and power-packed research to encourage you with nuts-and-bolts reminders of strong parenting—teaching respect, instilling character, and spending intentional time with their children. Receive the book 10 Choices Successful Couples Make for your donation of any amount! Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Receive the book Parents Rising for your donation of any amount! Five simple tips to help you thrive as a parent If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Psychologist Dr. Kenneth Wilgus offers a strategy of “planned emancipation” whereby you can help prepare your teen for adulthood by carefully and progressively withdrawing control over key areas of your teen’s life. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Subscribe to Brio magazine for your daughter. Each issue is packed with inspiring, faith-based articles and practical advice on culturally-relevant topics. Tips for Preparing for Graduation Day Why Parents Want to Control Their Teens If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Milan and Kay Yerkovich help you understand how your attachment style impacts they way you relate to stress and how you can use stressful situations as opportunities to grow closer to your spouse. Receive the book How We Love and the special audio download "Questions to Ask When Stressed" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Discover the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Greg and Erin Smalley. Get Milan and Kay's Comfort Circle Guide! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In a featured Adventures in Odyssey® drama, Trent DeWhite journeys to ancient India, the South Pacific, and New York's Constitution Island to see stories of people who were used by God. Then Eryn Lynum shares the value of appreciating God’s creation as a spiritual practice, encouraging you to take your kids into the great outdoors. Adventures in Odyssey Club 14-Day Free Trial including unlimited, on-demand, streaming access to nearly 1,000 Adventures in Odyssey episodes—plus daily devotions, fun videos, faith-building activities and more! Adventures in Odyssey 625: Something Significant Digital Download Receive the book Rooted in Wonder for your donation of any amount! Each monthly issue of this award-winning magazine for kids ages 8-12 is packed with stories of ordinary kids doing extraordinary things for God, Average Boy’s hilarious adventures, character-building fiction, and more. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Matt and Lisa Jacobson discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible! Receive the books Loving Your Husband Well and Loving Your Wife Well for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Do you know your marriage’s strengths and weaknesses?The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Take the assessment now. While differences bring variety, they also create challenges. So how can a couple use their differences to strengthen their marriage? When you decide to view your spouse as a good-willed person, that perspective changes your entire relationship. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What makes a great dad? How about honesty, integrity, and a robust prayer life! Brent Reaves shares a touching tribute to a godly dad. Then Jonathan McKee shares his perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us all from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord. Receive a CD of "The Legacy of a Godly Dad" for your donation of any amount! The Good Dad -- Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family uses his own expertise, humor, and inexhaustible wealth of stories, to illustrate that God can make you a good dad, a great dad, in spite of the way you've grown up and in spite of the mistakes you've made. Receive the book Parenting Generation Screen for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles. and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kathy Koch emphasizes the point of having trustworthy friends who can help you meet your needs in healthy ways, and even learning to trust yourself — that you can grow and learn from your mistakes. She also emphasizes the need for hope and optimism, instead of negativity, in order to be healthy and whole according to God’s design. Receive the book Five to Thrive for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Here's a summary of the Five Core Needs that need to be fulfilled for emotional and relational well-being. To request a conversation with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Department, call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), or complete our Counseling Consultation Request Form. Because goals are the map that will guide you toward your God-given purpose, without setting them you will also wander in circles without getting where you need to go. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. David Gudgel shares his wisdom and insight as a dad of three successfully launched adults. He discusses how to navigate moral dilemmas, relational harmony, and the balance between independence from parents and dependence on God. Then Ginger Hubbard helps parents reach the heart of their child by using biblical principles. She talks about the dangers of scolding rather than using biblical reproof. She also talks about how to teach your children to resolve conflict biblically instead of arguing or tattling. Additionally, she outlines the benefits of teaching in the context of the moment. Receive the book Just One More Thing for your donation of any amount! Receive Ginger Hubbard's book I Can't Believe You Just Said That! for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support. To request a conversation with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Department, call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), or complete our Counseling Consultation Request Form. Download this PDF offering a helpful summary of the three-step plan found in Ginger Hubbard's book I Can't Believe You Just Said That: Biblical Wisdom for Taming Your Child's Tongue. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Praying For Your Marriage is Essential." Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different personalities, praying through conflict over finances, and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss! Receive the Praying the Scriptures Bundle for your Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get Part 1 Episode Resources Get Part 2 Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Praying For Your Marriage is Essential." Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different personalities, praying through conflict over finances, and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss! Receive the Praying the Scriptures Bundle for your Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get Part 1 Episode Resources Get Part 2 Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Better Ways to Communicate with Your Children." Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson encourage parents to stop trying so hard to raise "perfect" kids by lecturing, reminding and warning them – which are often ineffective anyway. Our guests advise that parents should instead adopt a more hands-off approach that lets natural consequences teach their children. Receive the book GIST and the audio download of the broadcast "Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Hope and Encouragement for Moms" and "Avoiding the Chore War." On Part 1 of this weekend's program, Kirsten Watson offers encouragement for moms in the trenches. As a mom of seven and wife of NFL veteran Benjamin Watson, Kirsten reminds you to embrace your identity in Christ and trust God through the everyday-ness of motherhood. On Part 2, Our guests offer parents practical advice on teaching children responsibility by giving them age-appropriate chores. Get Part 1 Resources Get Part 2 Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.