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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Jim Putman

Jim Putman

Jim Putman is the co-founder and senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. He has authored several books including Church is a Team SportReal-Life Discipleship, and The Power of Together. Jim and his wife have three married sons and four grandchildren. Learn more about Jim at his website, jimputman.com.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Caring for Your Family While Parenting a Prodigal

If you’re pouring all your energy into parenting a prodigal child, it can be difficult to be present with your other children. John and Danny offer advice for maintaining relationships during difficult parenting seasons.

Focus on the Family Broadcast

Offering God’s Hope to Families With Prodigals (Part 2 of 2)

Representing three generations of prodigals, Pastor Bill Putman and his son, Pastor Jim Putman, candidly discuss the difficult challenges they and their families have experienced, and offer practical advice and encouragement to families with prodigals. (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast

Offering God’s Hope to Families With Prodigals (Part 1 of 2)

Representing three generations of prodigals, Pastor Bill Putman and his son, Pastor Jim Putman, candidly discuss the difficult challenges they and their families have experienced, and offer practical advice and encouragement to families with prodigals. (Part 1 of 2)

Remembering Your Other Children While Parenting a Prodigal

Make sure you remember to parent your other children while dealing with a prodigal child.