Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn urge married couples to talk about their money on a regular basis in order to establish common values, overcome “money fears,” avoid knee-jerk reactions, and build unity in their relationship. Then Dr. Josh Straub coaches parents on how to create a safe environment for effective communication with their children, especially when it comes to their feelings.   Thriving in Love and Money   Focus on Marriage Assessment   What Do I Do with My Feelings Bundle   Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now   If you've listened to any of our pod ..read more

Explaining your beliefs can sometimes be a challenge, especially when opponents say God and science don’t mix. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Lee Strobel demonstrates how many scholars and academics now say science actually points to the existence of a divine Creator. He explores the question of why suffering occurs, even though we have a caring, personal heavenly Father. He will provide you with solid evidence of God’s existence and help you better understand why you can trust and believe in the Creator of the universe.   Is God Real?   How to Become a Christian: Und ..read more

Parents can often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully know or understand what struggles our teens are facing and we know the consequences of their decisions and behaviors can be devastating. Jodie Berndt experienced all of these same challenges with her teens and has identified many scriptures that parents can pray over their teens regarding specific issues like friendships, peer pressure, dating, sex, temptation, social media, prodigals, etc. She addresses how to navigate conflict with your teen and how to trust God for your teen’s future instead of trying to put the bu ..read more

Sharing stories from their own marriage, Pastor Sean and Lanette Reed talk about early marriage, faith struggles, the importance of intentionality, developing grit, and creating a marital legacy.   Receive a copy of Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount.   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Lifetime Love: Advice from Couples Who Made Marriage Last   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback ..read more

Duck Dynasty’s Phil and Al Robertson lived portions of their lives in direct rebellion against God, until they were redeemed by the work of the Holy Spirit. They share their moving testimonies and the simple truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which has led to an incredible family legacy. Then Robyn Dykstra shares a fascinating look at a time when Jesus did the impossible – raising Lazarus from the dead. Learn how the principles found in that story helped Robyn as she sought to right a wrong that impacted her earthly father, with the help of her Heavenly Father.   Receive a copy of I Cou ..read more

Cynthia Tobias identifies the main reason why education is failing – it’s a one-size-fits all model, whereas each student is wired differently so each curriculum should be tailored to the child’s giftedness. In this interview, Cynthia shares practical advice on how to best maximize your student’s environment, attitude, time-management, learning style, organizational skills, and mental capacity. Then Paul Asay and Adam Holz discuss their new book, Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family.   Receive a copy of Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount.   What is Homeschooling and is it ..read more

As a spouse, you have three roles to play—a friend, a partner, and a lover. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Pastor Kevin A. Thompson explores those different roles and challenges you to live them out by investing emotionally, physically, and mentally in your relationship. Then Chris Coursey helps you better understand the role of joy in your marriage, your parenting, and your friendships. He’ll explore the joy center in your brain, so you can know how it works and how to keep it from turning off.   Receive a copy of Friends, Partners, Lovers for your donation of any amount ..read more

Pastor Jeff Simmons shares insights into living a fulfilling and joyful life by embracing God’s call in your life. He’ll encourage you to invest your time and money wisely, with your focus on God and others instead of yourself.   Receive a copy of Finding the Extra in Ordinary for your donation of any amount.   J.John Collection   Discovering Your God-Given Purpose   Attuning To God’s Presence And Calling   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback ..read more

Infidelity can rip a marriage apart — and it’s hard to imagine a betrayal more painful than finding out your spouse is involved with someone else. Josh and Katie Walters share the story of Katie’s affair with the husband of their good friend couple, and how Katie vacillated for quite a while, torn between doing the right thing (ending the affair) and still feeling love for the other man. Meanwhile, Josh was convinced by God that divorce was wrong and he needed to love Katie as Christ loves the Church, which meant pushing through the pain and hoping against hope to rescue his marriage. Josh and ..read more

Jeff Simmons, author of Finding the Extra in the Ordinary, encourages us all to expect God to show up in our daily lives. He also encourages us to find fulfillment and purpose in living out God’s calling on our individual lives. Then research increasingly shows that our culture is in the midst of a mental health epidemic, especially among children and youth. But Dr. Danny Huerta believes parents can offset these issues by routinely initiating conversations with their children to assess their mental and emotional well-being. He encourages parents to establish a solid spiritual environment in th ..read more