Monica Swanson shares a story about taking her son Jonah through “character training” when he was 13 to learn more about the importance of godly character in his life. She also shares why allowing kids to suffer and learn through adversity will help them become stronger and healthier adults. Receive the book Raising Amazing and the audio download of the broadcast "Teaching Kids to Love God and Serve Others 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. 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.
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Sharing God’s Love Through Storytelling
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Sat Apr 27 02:30:08 2024 - 1Jerry Jenkins shares about his creative writing career and the impact of his books for the Kingdom of God. He talks about the power of The Chosen television show, written by his son Dallas, and their collaboration on a series of novels he i...Forgiving the Past, Embracing the Future
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Fri Apr 26 02:30:06 2024 - 4Author Deborah Smith Pegues explains what forgiveness is and isn't, and highlights the rewards of having a forgiving spirit. She offers practical suggestions for going through the process of forgiveness. Â Receive Deborah Pegues' book Forg...Helping Your Child Develop Resilience (Part 2 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Thu Apr 25 02:30:09 2024 - 3Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a parent, you are the key to your child’s resilience! Through intentional modeling, ongoing conversation and observati...Helping Your Child Develop Resilience (Part 1 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Wed Apr 24 02:30:08 2024 - 3Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a parent, you are the key to your child’s resilience! Through intentional modeling, ongoing conversation and observati...Trusting God As a Family Through Adversity
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Apr 23 02:30:08 2024 - 3Rebecca St. James, and Joel and Luke Smallbone from the band, For King & Country, share how God provided for them in their time of need through family prayer and the support of other believers. It’s an inspiring story of faith, pointi...The War of Words
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Sat Apr 20 02:30:10 2024 - 2In this Adventures in Odyssey drama, a carelessly uttered word from Eugene creates havoc as it becomes the fashionable insult, resulting in a lesson about the power of words. Â The Adventures in Odyssey Club helps the whole family grow clo...Engaging Hearts and Minds in a Broken Culture
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Fri Apr 19 02:30:10 2024 - 3Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan inspires listeners to share the Gospel with boldness and conviction as he examines how the Apostle Paul did so in the culture of his day. This discussion offers a preview of the newest edition to the That the ...Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Thu Apr 18 02:30:09 2024 - 3Debra Fileta will help couples better understand the four seasons of healthy relationships, what to expect during each one, and how to carefully navigate them for a stronger marriage. (Part 2 of 2) Â Receive the book Love in Every Season p...The Surprising Blessings of an Unplanned Pregnancy
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Apr 16 02:30:09 2024 - 3If your family is dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, it can be a very difficult time, with lots of emotions and potential outcomes. In this Focus on the Family chapel message, a winsome mother daughter team share how an unplanned pregnan...Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage (Part 1 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Apr 16 02:30:09 2024 - 3Debra Fileta will help couples better understand the four seasons of healthy relationships, what to expect during each one, and how to carefully navigate them for a stronger marriage. (Part 1 of 2) Â Receive the book Love in Every Season p...Organizing the Chaos in Your Home
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Sat Apr 13 02:30:07 2024 - 6Kristi Clover, mother of 5, shares quick and simple tips to bring joy into your home by getting more organized. From clearing the clutter to choosing your top priorities, you’ll learn some techniques to make housework easy and fun for the...Walking With God Through Trials (Part 2 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Thu Apr 11 02:30:08 2024 - 6Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout. She explores ten practices—concepts such as lament, humility, contentment, and perspective—that will help you build and strengthen ...Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Thu Apr 11 02:30:08 2024 - 6Feelings can be confusing for children to experience and express. In this upbeat message, Dr. Joshua Straub will equip you to create a safe environment in your home, so that your children can express what they are feeling and learn how to ...Walking With God Through Trials (Part 1 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Wed Apr 10 02:30:09 2024 - 7Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout. She explores ten practices—concepts such as lament, humility, contentment, and perspective—that will help you build and strengthen ...Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Apr 9 02:30:08 2024 - 4Dr. Randy Schroeder has counseled thousands of married couples and has discovered simple tools that help couples avoid divorce and build a thriving marriage. In this broadcast, he describes practical habits to help couples navigate expecta...Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Sat Apr 6 02:30:08 2024 - 3Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn describe how couples can avoid tension and conflict over money by communicating about it regularly, openly, and honestly. Our guests highlight several helpful practices for building financial unity, like establishi...Showing God’s Love to Women With Unplanned Pregnancies
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Fri Apr 5 02:30:08 2024 - 4Imagine being single, and pregnant. Where would you go? To whom would you turn? In this heartfelt presentation, Amy Ford shares her testimony of having an unplanned pregnancy and feeling shunned by her church. She explains how that experien...Evidence for the Existence of God (Part 2 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Wed Apr 3 02:30:09 2024 - 5Lee 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...Loving Your Teen Daughter Well
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Apr 2 02:30:10 2024 - 5Mom and author Kari Kampakis offers insight on the world of the teen girl and ways you can step in, offer guidance, and cultivate her identity in Christ. You’ll learn how to become her coach and consultant as she moves into adulthood.  ...Evidence for the Existence of God (Part 1 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Apr 2 02:30:10 2024 - 5Lee 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...Jesus and His Power
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Fri Mar 29 02:30:08 2024 - 4In this engaging message, Dr. Tony Evans explains that in the cosmic chess game between good and evil, Jesus is the winner. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ provides power for victorious living for those who identify with Him, wh...Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Thu Mar 28 02:30:10 2024 - 3Pastor Sean and Lanette Reed describe their marital journey and God’s faithfulness. Although many wondered if their relationship would survive, the Reeds were proactive about creating a long term plan and a godly legacy for future genera...Building Strong Father-Son Relationships
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Thu Mar 28 02:30:10 2024 - 4This father and son team describe the problem of disengaged dads — men who may be present physically but not emotionally with their families. The Beckers encourage dads and sons to be “tender lions” who will confront societal ills an...Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Wed Mar 27 02:30:06 2024 - 3Pastor Sean and Lanette Reed describe their marital journey and God’s faithfulness. Although many wondered if their relationship would survive, the Reeds were proactive about creating a long term plan and a godly legacy for future genera...Establishing Clear Boundaries in Your Life
Focus on the Family Broadcast - Tue Mar 26 02:30:07 2024 - 4Pastor Kevin Thompson helps you learn how to navigate the roads of life—circumstances, situations relationships—by staying in your lane. By examining what belongs to us, what belongs to others, and what belongs to God, you’ll get a st...
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