Mom trains her little boy to say please and thank you but John and Danny explore why it’s important to let the son speak for himself as he gets older.

In a discussion based on their book, Never Say No: Raising Big-Picture Kids, Pastor Mark Foreman and his wife, Jan, describe how parents can expand their children’s world by saying “yes” to them more often, instead of relying on the word “no” as a default response for managing their kids’ behavior. (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on their book, Never Say No: Raising Big-Picture Kids, Pastor Mark Foreman and his wife, Jan, describe how parents can expand their children’s world by saying “yes” to them more often, instead of relying on the word “no” as a default response for managing their kids’ behavior. (Part 1 of 2)

We all carry some kind of baggage from our past. Because of this, many are wondering, “Is marriage worth it?” Greg, Erin and John discuss how to be honest with your spouse about past mistakes in a healthy way.

Many parents think they need to do a lot of things for their kids, but that can hurt, not help them. John and Danny explain why it’s important to remember that parents should be responsible to their kids, and not for them.

Adolph Coors explains how growing up in the Coors Brewing family taught him that wealth could never protect him from misfortune. After his father was murdered, Adolph spent years searching for meaning in life, which he eventually found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. (Part 2 of 2)

Adolph Coors explains how growing up in the Coors Brewing family taught him that wealth could never protect him from misfortune. After his father was murdered, Adolph spent years searching for meaning in life, which he eventually found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. (Part 1 of 2)

John and Danny explain how to teach our kids about sexuality properly to help keep them from terrible repercussions like getting hooked on pornography later on.

Seeing your parents or friends get divorced can leave painful scars. But, with God’s help, your marriage can set a new paradigm for your family. Greg, Erin and John talk about how to address divorce, when it’s part of your family history.

Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, discusses the current status of the pro-life movement and the ongoing threat to eliminate all protection of preborn babies. Encouraging listeners to get involved in the 2020 March for Life on Jan. 24, she explains the significance of this year’s theme, “Life Empowers: …

John and Danny explain how thinking about and implementing consequences may sometimes be more effective in parenting than just handing out rewards and punishments.

Infidelity is a devastating betrayal to your marriage, but it doesn’t mean your story is over. Forgiveness is a process and it will take time, but it’s worth it. Greg and John describe what forgiving your spouse looks like.

Greg Smalley and John Trent explain how spouses and parents can avoid miscommunication and conflict by using “word pictures,” which are simple metaphors to help clarify thoughts and feelings. The discussion is based on a book by John and Greg’s father, Gary Smalley, titled The Language of Love: The Secret to Being Instantly Understood.

How do you know when you’re not only in the right job, but on the right track in life? On this Best of 2019 broadcast, author Cynthia Tobias shares guidelines to help you determine what talents God has given you, and what strengths will get you where you need to go. (Part 2 of 2)

Discovering your spouse has been unfaithful is crushing. If you or someone you know is in that place, we are here to help. Greg, Erin and John discuss ways to prevent an affair by setting healthy boundaries.

Parents who listen to Focus on the Family and the Parenting Podcast may try to implement some of the advice they hear and that’s great! But John and Danny explain that because kids are always watching our actions, these parents should be consistent with the new parenting tools they pick up.

How do you know when you’re not only in the right job, but on the right track in life? On this Best of 2019 broadcast, author Cynthia Tobias shares guidelines to help you determine what talents God has given you, and what strengths will get you where you need to go. (Part 1 of 2)

There’s helicopter parenting, free range parenting, tiger parenting, and even lawnmower parenting. John and Danny discuss how “mowing down” roadblocks for our kids as lawnmower parents can cause serious damage later on.

Guarding your marriage from sexual temptation is a daily choice, but with God’s help, you can overcome. Your marriage is worth it. John, Greg and Erin discuss ways to build intimacy with your spouse outside of the bedroom.

Focus on the Family listeners share touching memories – both poignant and heartwarming – of Christmastime. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family listeners share touching memories – both poignant and heartwarming – of Christmastime. (Part 1 of 2)

Strong-willed children must face the consequences of their actions, but John and Danny warn against breaking the will of the strong-willed child.

Seeing a couple go the distance can inspire you to keep going in your own marriage. By serving your spouse, you can inspire those around you. John, Greg and Erin share about couples who’ve inspired them to honor God in their marriages.

On this Best of 2019 broadcast, Dr. Meg Meeker offers moms with boys encouragement and advice in a discussion based on her book Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men. She explains how a mom can bolster her son’s confidence, navigate conflict as he matures, and avoid becoming overprotective and finding …

In this Best of 2019 broadcast, Dr. Meg Meeker offers moms with boys encouragement and advice in a discussion based on her book Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men. She explains how a mom can bolster her son’s confidence, navigate conflict as he matures, and avoid becoming overprotective and finding …

When you don’t deal with small marriage problems, it can lead to some devastating consequences in the future. But dealing with the problems can start your healing journey. John, Greg and Erin share how to stay close to God when your marriage is struggling.