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History by Decade
1990s
A New Home & New Connections
Focus on the Family relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1991, dedicating its permanent campus in 1993 and Welcome Center in 1994. Resources expanded across life stages with Brio and Breakaway magazines for teens. The year 1995 saw the introduction of Plugged In movie reviews and the That the World May Know video series. Focus on the Family introduced Boundless for college students and single adults in 1998.
History by Decade
1980s
Reaching More Families
Focus on the Family expanded into daily radio in 1980, followed by its first international office in Canada and the launch of the Focus on the Family magazine in 1983. Short-form radio commentaries began airing in 1984, while book publishing and a pregnancy resource outreach broadened the ministry’s work. Clubhouse magazine and the Adventures in Odyssey radio show debuted in 1987, followed by Clubhouse Jr. magazine and Enfoque a la Familia, our Spanish-language broadcast, in 1988 and the McGee and Me! TV series in 1989.
History by Decade
1970s
A Ministry Begins
Dr. James Dobson began laying the groundwork for Focus on the Family in 1976, opening a small office in Arcadia, California. The ministry launched on March 26, 1977, with Dr. Dobson’s weekly radio program airing on approximately 40 stations. The broadcast first began airing outside the U.S. in 1978, and a television series debuted that same year. Dr. Dobson’s first mailed newsletter followed in 1979, establishing new ways to offer practical guidance and encouragement to families.
History by Decade
2000s
Equipping Families & Championing Life
Focus on the Family Radio Theatre began its weekly program in 2000, and Option Ultrasound launched in 2004 with the placement of its first ultrasound machine in a local pregnancy center. Jim Daly was named president and CEO of Focus on the Family on February 25, 2005. The Truth Project debuted in 2006, followed by marriage and parenting podcasts in 2007. Wait No More launched in 2008 to recruit adoptive families for children in foster care, and the Boundless podcast made its debut that same year.
History by Decade
2010s
Expanding Access & Deepening Care
Dr. Dobson stepped down from his responsibilities at Focus on the Family in February of 2010, and Jim Daly became host of the daily show in March. The Focus on the Family app was also launched that year. Adventures in Odyssey introduced its streaming club, now known as the Adventures in Odyssey Club, in 2014. That year also brought the inaugural Bring Your Bible to School Day and the acquisition of the National Institute of Marriage (NIM), with NIM’s marriage intensives adopting the Hope Restored name in 2016. The decade closed with the launch of The Daily Citizen in 2019, and Jim Daly co-hosted Alive from New York in Times Square, expanding the ministry’s outreach around faith, culture, and the sanctity of life.
History by Decade
2020s
Connecting with a New Generation
Focus on the Family adapted its pro-life SeeLife events to a virtual setting in 2020 and introduced the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, ReFocus with Jim Daly, and Practice Makes Parent podcasts in 2023. Adventures in Odyssey celebrated its 1,000th episode that August. In 2025, the campus welcomed its six millionth visitor, Jim Daly’s show aired its 4,000th episode, and the Truth Rising documentary premiered.
Focus on the Family’s
Join us for a jam-packed weekend of worship, vision, and family fun!
For 50 years, God has worked through Focus on the Family to help families thrive in Christ. Join us in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the highlight of our yearlong anniversary celebration. See ministry in action on our campus, enjoy a special evening of music and inspiration, and join your favorite Adventures in Odyssey voice actors for a rare live show.
This celebration will also help launch the next 50 years of Focus on the Family. We’ll share the vision for reaching more families with the help and hope found in Christ, trusting the same faithful God who has guided this ministry from the beginning. Come celebrate all He has done and be part of where He’s leading us next.
See Focus’ Ministry in Action
Come on in and see us DO ministry! Pull up a seat for live broadcast and podcast recordings, go behind the scenes on a studio tour, and bring your questions to Q&A sessions with our ministry experts. Stop by our ministry booths, our Welcome Center and the famous Whit’s End! Enjoy games and activities, plus a few surprise visits from your Adventures in Odyssey friends.
A Night of Worship & Vision
Fifty years calls for a BIG night! Bring your family for an evening of music and inspiration as we celebrate God’s faithfulness to Focus on the Family. And there’s plenty ahead to get excited about. We’ll share the vision for the next 50 years of Focus and how we can help even more families thrive in Christ. Come ready to celebrate and hear what’s next!
Adventures in Odyssey Live Show
You know the voices, now hear them live! Join your favorite Adventures in Odyssey voice actors for a rare live show celebrating 40 years and more than 1,000 episodes. After all those road trips and bedtime adventures, here’s your chance to be in the audience as the story unfolds. Help give the town of Odyssey a birthday celebration 40 years in the making!
Choose Your Ticket Bundle
Make plans to celebrate with us! Every bundle includes Friday’s Campus Open House, the 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert and Saturday’s Adventures in Odyssey Live Show.
Ticket Bundles
$135
Ticket bundles start at $135, seating locations based on your selected tier of Gold, Silver, or Bronze.
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Premium Firepit Upgrade
Celebrate 50 years in extraordinary style. Enjoy the Celebration Concert from exclusive Fire Suite seating, featuring breathtaking mountain views, priority entrance, and dedicated beverage service. Experience the excitement of front-row energy paired with exceptional comfort, gather around a glowing fire, and enjoy a spacious setting perfect for dancing and making memories with family and friends. Upgrade available at checkout.
SeeLife Grants Fundraiser
Celebrate with a gift to the future at Roth’s Sea & Steak. Enjoy an unforgettable VIP dining experience, including a meet-and-greet with special ministry guests and the evening’s performers and speakers. Net proceeds will benefit SeeLife Grants, extending Focus on the Family’s pro-life ministry into communities where that support is needed. Add this memorable experience at checkout.
Planning to Join Us?
Here’s what to know as you get ready for the celebration.
The public celebration takes place Friday, July 30, and Saturday, July 31, 2027, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Friday’s Campus Open House is at Focus on the Family, followed by the Anniversary Celebration Concert at Ford Amphitheater. Saturday’s Adventures in Odyssey Live Show takes place at New Life Church.
Every Gold, Silver and Bronze bundle includes Friday’s Campus Open House, the Anniversary Celebration Concert and Saturday’s Adventures in Odyssey Live Show. Your bundle determines your seating tier for the concert and live show. Compare the bundle options to choose the experience that’s right for your family.
Tickets are sold exclusively as Gold, Silver or Bronze bundles at this point in time.
Absolutely! We’re planning this weekend for families to enjoy together, with games and activities on campus, live entertainment and plenty for Adventures in Odyssey fans across generations. Bring the family and celebrate with us.
Come see Focus doing ministry! Sit in on live broadcast and podcast recordings, explore ministry booths, and bring your questions to Q&A sessions with our ministry experts. Take a studio tour and visit our Welcome Center, including the famous Whit’s End. There will also be games and activities for families, plus a few surprise visits from your Adventures in Odyssey friends.
Join us for a special evening of music and inspiration as we celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness. We’ll also share the vision for the next 50 years of Focus on the Family and how we can help more families thrive in Christ. It’s a chance to celebrate all God has done and look ahead together.
Your favorite Adventures in Odyssey voice actors will take the stage for a rare live show celebrating 40 years and more than 1,000 episodes of the beloved audio drama. You’ve heard these voices on road trips and at bedtime. Now you can be in the audience as the adventure unfolds.
Yes! Premium firepit seating is available as an optional upgrade for Friday night’s Anniversary Celebration Concert. It’s a special way to enjoy the evening with family and friends. Firepit seating is an upgrade from the standard Gold, Silver and Bronze bundles and applies to the concert only.
This special anniversary gathering at Roth’s Steakhouse is an opportunity to celebrate while supporting SeeLife Grants, Focus on the Family’s pro-life campaign to empower Pregnancy Resource Centers. Participation will help those centers continue serving women and families in their communities. The fundraising experience is a separate, optional opportunity.
Not at all. You don’t need a history with Focus on the Family to be part of this celebration. Come meet the people behind the ministry, enjoy the weekend with your family and see what we’re looking forward to in the years ahead.
Use the Contact Us link on this page to reach our team. We’d be happy to help you understand your ticket options and plan your visit.
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