Focus on the Family Weekend

Being an Ambassador for Jesus is a role each of us can play, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. In this upbeat message, Dr. Tony Evans will encourage you to become a full-time, verbal, visible follower of Christ in your everyday life. Then Joey and Kari Stageberg equip newly married and engaged couples to anticipate and navigate the inevitable turbulence of blending two personalities and lives together in marriage. Receive a copy of Kingdom Focus for your donation of any amount. RVL Discipleship™ The Study has the tools to change how you experience Scripture and view your role as a disciple of Christ. Receive a copy of The Merge for 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.

Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation! Receive a copy of Imagine the God of Heaven for your donation of any amount. How to Become a Christian Holding On to the Hope of Heaven Heaven: Answering Kids' Questions If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parents often struggle to communicate effectively during the teen years. Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages moms and dads to relax a little bit, back off from micromanaging, and start treating their teen more like a budding adult. And, he addresses the biggest issue for parents, learning to let go of trying to control your teen. Receive a copy of 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. Focus on the Family’s weekly age and stage emails have parenting tips tailored to your kid’s age. Learn more. Tips for Communicating with Teens: How to Connect When Emotions Run High What Gen Zers Believe About God If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you and your spouse take the time to talk about your dreams for the future? Greg and Erin Smalley and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss the importance of building your dreams together. Then Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acuña address why the middle school season of parenting is challenging and how parents can adapt to the changes in an effective way. Receive a copy of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage for your donation of any amount! Listen to Greg and Erin's Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast. Receive a copy of Middle School: The Inside Story for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Middle Schoolers: Let Them Push...But Don't Let Go If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Karis Kimmel Murray offers parents advice for effectively handling their kids’ misbehavior in a discussion based on her book, Grace Based Discipline: How to Be at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst. Then based on his new RVL Discipleship - The Study video series, Ray Vander Laan helps listeners understand how to study the Bible with attention to the original context and audience. Receive a copy of Grace Based Discipline for your donation of any amount! Four freedoms parents should extend to their children Learn more about RVL Discipleship: The Study and watch episode 1 for FREE! That The World May Know If you've listened to any of our podcasts, 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. Receive a copy of Parenting Gen Z for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture FREE video series on raising your teen to be a resilient Christian What Gen Zers Believe About God If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, provide strategies for moving toward health, freedom, and life. They talk about Biblical truths that can lead Christ followers to a more positive future, as they share their helpful framework for overcoming past pain and challenges. Receive "Where Do I Go From Here?" and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman shares about creating a nurturing environment in your family. He will unpack five important traits: families serving together, the husbands and wives relating intimately on a physical and emotional level, parents guiding, children obeying and honoring parents, and finally, husbands loving and leading. You’ll be inspired to help your family thrive. Receive a copy of Dr. Chapman's 5 Traits of a Healthy Family for your donation of any amount. Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Feel like you need to talk to someone? Connect with one of our Christian counselors today! Understanding the 5 Love Languages Discover your child's love language If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gary Thomas discusses how to worship God to bring you into unity as a couple, how to allow God to rub away your own selfishness and how couples can intentionally pursue oneness in marriage. He also talks about how to reduce having expectations for your spouse, how to find your confidence in God and how to seek first the Kingdom of God as a couple. Receive a copy of Gary's book A Lifelong Love 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. Learn to grow closer to your spouse by growing closer to God together with this video series. How to recognize spiritual leadership in the little things. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Natasha Crain, author of Talking with Your Kids About God, challenges moms to use everyday situations to start conversations with their kids about faith. Then Tovares and Safa Grey encourage single Christians to date with purpose. They discuss having good boundaries in dating, surrounding your relationship with a healthy community, the role parents play in their child’s dating relationship, and how to keep God first while dating. Receive a copy of Talking with Your Kids About God for your donation of any amount! Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith Godly Dating 101 Check out the latest episode of the Boundless podcast! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.