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Focus on the Family Weekend

Focus on the Family Weekend

Focus on the Family 100 Episodes Oct 10, 2026

Focus on the Family Weekend is a weekly Christian radio program that compiles the best parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. Hosted by Jim Daly and John Fuller, the show offers encouragement and resources for families to thrive together in Christ. Each episode bundles highlights from five daily shows into a convenient weekend segment.

Episodes

Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life
Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life Oct 10, 2026 3300 What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" free with your gift Lea
Praying for Your Marriage is Essential
Praying for Your Marriage is Essential Oct 3, 2026 3300 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! Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage BUN
How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control
How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control Sep 26, 2026 3300 Lysa TerKerust discusses her newest book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out.Making Peace with What I Can't ControlHeal From the Wounds of Broken TrustDon't Walk This Road Alone – Speak With a CounselorGuiding Your Teen Into AdulthoodHave You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?
What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child
What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child Sep 19, 2026 3300 Your children used to be model kids—until they grew up and decided to try “adulting” on their own. As the dad of three adult daughters, Dr. Jim Burns shares practical ways to navigate this new season of parenting, keeping the welcome mat out and the opinions to a minimum. On this two-day broadcast, you’ll learn about topics like healthy boundaries, estrangement, and reconci
Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School/How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family
Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School/How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family Sep 12, 2026 3300 The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school. Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age! Then, every couple asks the question: How can we manage our money to invest in the things that truly matte
Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain
Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain Sep 5, 2026 3300 Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from perso
Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens
Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens Aug 29, 2026 3300 Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting tee
Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential with the 8 Types of Intelligence
Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential with the 8 Types of Intelligence Aug 22, 2026 3300 What if your child’s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child is uniquely wired with different kinds of intelligence – from the nonstop talker to the deep thinker, the music-maker to the curious questioner. Learn how to recognize your child’s natural strengths, nur
Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life
Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life Aug 15, 2026 3300 Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through these experiences. He provides encouragement and hope for couples who are currently struggling, as well as offering a preparatory warning to couples who haven’t yet faced a crisis and need to know th
Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries
Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries Aug 8, 2026 3300 Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.Boundaries with KidsAge and
How to Change Your Perspective on Life /How to Represent Christ in Today's Culture
How to Change Your Perspective on Life /How to Represent Christ in Today's Culture Aug 1, 2026 3300 British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Then Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Chri
Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family
Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family Jul 25, 2026 3300 What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, see

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