Jan252013

The Plight of the Modern-Day Orphan

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Paul McCusker and Kelly Rosati

Focus on the Family's Paul McCusker and Kelly Rosati discuss the impact of Charles Dickens's tale "Oliver Twist" during an age when orphans were largely disregarded, and reiterate today's need for orphan protection and care.

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Broadcast Bios

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Paul McCusker

Paul McCuskerPaul McCusker is an accomplished writer and vice-president of Content Development for Focus on the Family, where he produces, writes and directs for Focus's Adventures in Odyssey radio series. His portfolio includes over 40 published novels, full-length plays, skit collections, screenplays and lyrics. Paul lives in Colorado Springs, Colo., with his wife and two children.

Guest

Kelly Rosati

Kelly RosatiKelly Rosati is the vice president of Community Outreach at Focus on the Family where she oversees the Adoption & Orphan Care Initiative and the Sanctity of Human Life department. Kelly and her husband, John, are the adoptive parents of four children and live in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Host

Jim Daly

Jim DalyJim Daly is President and Chief Executive Officer of Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and defending families worldwide. Daly has held several leadership positions for Focus, and has been predominantly involved in the ministry's Public Affairs, Marketing and International efforts.

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John Fuller

John FullerJohn Fuller is vice president of Focus on the Family's Audio and New Media division and co-host of the daily "Focus on the Family" radio program. He also serves on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters and speaks publicly on a variety of family and business topics. John and his wife, Dena, reside in Colorado Springs, Colo., and have six children.

Broadcast Calendar

January 2013

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 01/1/13: Injecting Fun Into Your MarriageMarriage and family expert Greg Smalley encourages married couples to rediscover the fun spark of dating through creative ideas, shared interests and quality time together. Learn More >>	2 01/2/13: Eradicating the Entitlement Mentality of Our Kids (Part 1 of 2)Author Kay Wyma encourages parents to counter self-absorption in their children with responsibility, life skills and awareness of those in need. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	3 01/3/13: Eradicating the Entitlement Mentality of Our Kids (Part 2 of 2)Author Kay Wyma encourages parents to counter self-absorption in their children with responsibility, life skills and awareness of those in need. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	4 01/4/13: Making a Resolution to CarePopular Pastor Andy Stanley illustrates how committing to help just one person, one small group or one ministry for a sustained period of time can result in lasting, widespread impact.Learn More >>	5 01/5/13: Weekend Magazine: January 5-6, 2013This weekend: the challenges of raising a special needs son. Help for angry moms. And setting appropriate boundaries for social media and your marriage. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
6	7 01/7/13: Giving Your Family a Year-Long BreakAuthor Joanne Kraft shares her story of being too busy and challenges parents to counter the hectic pace of life with rest and family time.Learn More >>	8 01/8/13: Weathering the Stormy Seasons of MarriageAuthor Jill Savage recounts the difficult seasons in her marriage and the most beneficial steps she took to nurture, protect and restore it.Learn More >>	9 01/9/13: Forging Your Family IdentityCounseling team Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the common traits that build strong families and encourage parents to establish and strengthen their family's unique identity.Learn More >>	10 01/10/13: The Spiritual Impact of Healthy Living (Part 1 of 2)Gary Thomas emphasizes physical health and fitness as important spiritual values for Christians to steward appropriately for God's service. (Part 1)Learn More >>	11 01/11/13: The Spiritual Impact of Healthy Living (Part 2 of 2)Gary Thomas emphasizes physical health and fitness as important spiritual values for Christians to steward appropriately for God's service. (Part 2)Learn More >>	12 01/12/13: Weekend Magazine: January 12-13, 2013This weekend: the impossibility of motherhood perfection. Why unhappy marriages are happier than divorced couples. And one dad’s remarkable discovery from his infant son. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
13	14 01/14/13: Wise Advice for Women in the WorkplaceShaunti Feldhahn shares insight on how to react to common workplace scenarios between men and women and advises mothers on how they can gain the flexibility needed within their job to prioritize family.Learn More >>	15 01/15/13: One Pitch from HumilityFormer Major League baseball pitcher Frank Pastore shares his discovery that success in the world only brings emptiness, and how he found true happiness through the truth of the Gospel.Learn More >>	16 01/16/13: Teaching Kids to Be Financially SavvyMoney expert Mary Hunt shares the stories and mishaps from teaching her kids to be financially responsible and provides insight on the importance of instilling values in your children to give, save and plan ahead.Learn More >>	17 01/17/13: Building the Passion in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, sex therapists Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner explain how married couples can reignite and build physical and emotional intimacy. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	18 01/18/13: Building the Passion in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, sex therapists Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner explain how married couples can reignite and build physical and emotional intimacy. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	19 01/19/13: Weekend Magazine: January 19-20, 2013This weekend: help for moms with an anger problem. Important lessons to learn from marriage. And practical advice for parents with a special needs child. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
20	21 01/21/13: A Legacy of Justice and FreedomCivil rights activist and minister Dr. John Perkins shares his story of growing up in the segregated South, and how he turned to Christ to help him live out forgiveness and repair his community’s racial divide.Learn More >>	22 01/22/13: Forty Years Since Roe v. WadeFocus President Jim Daly shares his heartbreak over the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion, while Yvette Maher and others tell their personal stories of abortion's impact.Learn More >>	23 01/23/13: Reaching Hearts on Abortion (Part 1 of 2)Bioethics speaker Scott Klusendorf explains how pro-lifers can use a friendly, logical conversation to promote the value of life, and refutes common pro-abortion arguments. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	24 01/24/13: Reaching Hearts on Abortion (Part 2 of 2)Bioethics speaker Scott Klusendorf explains how pro-lifers can use a friendly, logical conversation to promote the value of life, and refutes common pro-abortion arguments. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	25 01/25/13: The Plight of the Modern-Day OrphanFocus on the Family's Paul McCusker and Kelly Rosati discuss the impact of Charles Dickens's tale "Oliver Twist" during an age when orphans were largely disregarded, and reiterate today's need for orphan protection and care.Learn More >>	26 01/26/13: Weekend Magazine: January 26-27, 2013This weekend: building trust and security into your marriage. The challenges of parenting strong-willed kids. And helping moms overcome their anger. Listen for all this and more!Learn More >>
27	28 01/28/13: Refocusing Our Lives to Reflect God's Heart (Part 1 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Focus President Jim Daly shares his passion for engaging the culture in a Christ-like, respectful manner regarding issues of strong disagreement. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>	29 01/29/13: Refocusing Our Lives to Reflect God's Heart (Part 2 of 2)In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, Focus President Jim Daly shares his passion for engaging the culture in a Christ-like, respectful manner regarding issues of strong disagreement. (Part 2 of 2)Learn More >>	30 01/30/13: How to Have a Happier HusbandPopular author Kathi Lipp shares practical ways for women to take simple, daily steps to improve their marriage and affirm their husbands.Learn More >>	31 01/31/13: Stress Relief for Busy Moms (Part 1 of 2)Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman discusses the top life stressors for women and gives practical advice on how to handle and reduce them. (Part 1 of 2)Learn More >>