Aaron Sharp offers first-time dads encouragement and practical advice in a discussion based on his book You Got This, Dad: The Expectant Father’s Guide to Surviving Pregnancy. Topics include dealing with stress, overcoming insecurity, and keeping your marriage strong through this major life transition.
An honest look at a pastor’s marriage that was very nearly destroyed by his addiction to work, and her suppressed feelings of loneliness and anger. Paul and Melody Westbrook explain how their marriage fell apart, and how several days of counseling at Hope Restored helped rebuild it. They explain the “marriage intensive” counseling process, and …
Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Apologists Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Happiness can be fleeting, but joy is rooted in faith and our confidence in Jesus. Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share the ABC (and D!) habits of raising joy-filled kids—attunement, building “bounce”, correcting with care, and developing disciplines relationally. By diving into each habit, they share how to strengthen your joy-bond with your child, …
Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains most of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word …
Josh and Christi Straub want to help Christian parents introduce their children to the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection in age-appropriate ways. The Straubs explore the many different emotions expressed during Holy Week – anger, sadness, fear, and joy – and offer practical tips on how parents can help their kids engage …
Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriad of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, …
Trey and Lea Morgan give practical advice about the peaks and valleys of life together after 40 years. They explore how communication, praise, making time, spiritual intimacy, and “treating your spouse better than they deserve” will strengthen your marriage for the long haul.
When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to remove any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord.
As an abortion doctor with Planned Parenthood, Dr. Patti Giebink believed she was helping women. But after observing the unsavory nature of the abortion industry, she became disillusioned. Dr. Giebink began reading Scripture and God gradually transformed her heart about the abortion issue.
Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his …
Os Guinness shares with Jim how America’s freedom is based on the Sinai Revolution of the Hebrews but is collapsing by way of the French Revolution. America is divided on race and other issues. Os describes cultural Marxism and the need for Lincoln-like leadership and a repentant church.
Do you ‘love’ your spouse, almost as an obligation, or do you truly cherish them? Gary Thomas encourages couples to make a daily effort to go beyond the ‘duty’ of love, and combat the natural inclination to drift apart by choosing to see the best in their spouse.
Rich Griffith shares practical advice from his experience as a single Dad of three boys to encourage Christian parents to teach their children to use discernment to navigate the positive and negative influences in their lives.
Based on his newest book Seeing the Supernatural, Lee Strobel explores the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about supernatural phenomena, showing that God works in the nonphysical realm.
In this classic Promise Keepers message, Dan and Jane Seaborn take the stage together to provide a fun look at the differences between men and women. Then Dan delivers a serious, passionate message encouraging men to nurture their wives, avoid the dangers of pornography, and commit to staying married for life.
Pastors are often the busiest and most overworked members of the Christian community — and they need our support! Pastor Dave Stone understand these struggles first hand, and his new calling is to encourage and support these ministry leaders with the new Pastor to Pastor podcast from Focus on the Family!
Josh and Katie Walters candidly describe their experiences of slowly rebuilding their marriage and their love for one another after infidelity. They offer practical and godly advice for couples who may feel like giving up on a struggling marriage.
Josh and Katie Walters candidly describe their experiences of slowly rebuilding their marriage and their love for one another after infidelity. They offer practical and godly advice for couples who may feel like giving up on a struggling marriage.
Teen girls and young adult women need a healthy, positive outlook about life, love and their faith. Jessie Minassian offers “big sis” encouragement and insights about practical and godly ways these girls can grow and thrive as the women God made them to be. AND – Jessie’s advice also works for Christians of all ages!
Tyrone Flowers shares his dramatic testimony of experiencing a turbulent childhood that culminated in being shot at age 17, an attack that has left him disabled for life. He describes how he found faith in Christ, forgave his attacker, and found a new purpose in life through ministry to at-risk urban youth.
Over the last few decades, women have risen up as leaders in our culture, and there’s no doubt that their influence will have a lasting impact. Deborah Pegues examines some of the traits that make an effective leader, especially in women. You will be empowered and equipped with enduring strategies that can be applied at …
Research shows the average child sends more than 7 hours per day looking at a screen for entertainment! As a result, Molly DeFrank wants to help parents regain control over the technology their children use, and help cultivate healthier alternatives for the entire family.
Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! For women, that password is security, while it’s success for men. Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into these two core needs, helping you better understand your spouse and how to relate to him or her. They talk through marriage essentials such as conflict resolution …
Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend or a loved one? Does it seem impossible to forgive that person? In this transparent message, Pastor Phil Waldrep shares how to overcome the natural feelings of denial, bitterness, and a need for vengeance, by embracing biblical forgiveness. The benefits of forgiveness include relief from the …
David and Krista share candidly about Krista’s 10-year battle with an eating disorder which challenged their marriage, family, ministry and faith. Finally, through counseling and intensive Bible study, the Dunhams found freedom and healing.
