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Focus on the Family

In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.

Focus on the Family Weekend

Kathi Lipp encourages listeners to embrace the Sabbath, explaining that the Sabbath goes beyond just a day of rest to a spiritual practice involving connection and gratitude. She shares practical ideas to help listeners plan ahead so they can step back, take a breath, and find rest in God. Then J.John shares a heartfelt look at the gifts God offers us at Christmas: forgiveness for our sins and salvation through belief in His Son.
 
 
 
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The J.John Collection
 
 
 
Christmas Stories
 
 
 
Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 7- Dec 8. 2024

The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. 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!
 
 
 
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Best of 2024 Collection
 
 
 
Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family
 
 
 
Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 14 - Dec 15. 2024

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.
 
 
 
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Best of 2024 Collection
 
 
 
Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?
 
 
 
Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 21 - Dec 22. 2024

Jodie Berndt, best-selling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, offers parents guidance for how they can more frequently and effectively pray for their children's faith, wisdom, self-discipline, character, life purpose, and more.
 
 
 
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Best of 2024 Collection
 
 
 
Brio Magazine
 
 
 
Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 28 - Dec 29. 2024

Curtis Chang dealt with anxiety for a long time before the pressure became too much and he experienced a mental breakdown that led him to change his mentality. He learned that anxiety is not just a problem to solve. Although it can be difficult and painful, it can also lead to powerful spiritual growth.
 
 
 
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Best of 2024 Collection
 
 
 
Counseling Consultation and Referrals
 
 
 
Resources: Mental Health
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 4 - Jan 5. 2024

Over time, every family can fall into a rut. We lose track of all of the things we said we would do with our kids. But it’s never too late to start! Chris and Jenni Graebe give practical advice and heart-felt stories about their own journey establishing rhythms with their five children. Plus, Jay and Laura Laffoon share how husbands and wives can strengthen their relationship with regular “date nights.” It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. Simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions!
 
 
 
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5 Ways to Make a Change in Momentum with Family Relationships
 
 
 
Ultimate Date Night
 
 
 
Conversation Starters for Date Night
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 11 - Jan 12. 2024

Gary Thomas shares his passion for helping Christians see the enormous spiritual value of physical wellbeing. He takes discussion of fitness off the backburner - where many of us tend to leave it!
 
 
 
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Family Fitness
 
 
 
Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages
 
 
 
Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 18 - Jan 19. 2024

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan helps you find your true identity in Christ and recognize God’s bigger purpose for you. He’ll inspire you to bring God’s peace to chaos in the culture, while emphasizing the importance of Christian community. Plus, kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small!
 
 
 
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RVL Discipleship
 
 
 
Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle
 
 
 
Counseling Consultation and Referrals
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Jan. 25 - Jan 26. 2024

Emergencies can strike at any time. From natural disasters to crises a little closer to home, storms arise and you may not know what to do. Kathi Lipp shares how a close call with a house fire inspired planning and preparing for any difficult circumstance. She’ll provide you with some simple, realistic, and tangible steps to prepare your family and get them on board. You’ll learn how to reframe the way you look at emergency preparedness so you can hold onto the peace God provides and help your neighbors, too. Also, Ryan and Lana Rush share practical ways parents can create meaningful mealtimes with their children, to nourish them physically and spiritually. Mealtimes give Christians an opportunity to not only build up their own family, but also to invite others to the table who are outside of their typical circle and show them the love of Christ
 
 
 
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Counseling Consultation and Referrals
 
 
 
Restore the Table
 
 
 
Video: The Table
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb. 1 - Feb 2. 2024

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more.
 
 
 
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Counseling Consultation and Referrals
 
 
 
Resist the Drift
 
 
 
Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love
 
 
 
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 7- Dec 8. 2024

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