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Focus on the Family Weekend

Focus On The Family

In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.

Location:

Springfield, MO

Description:

In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.

Language:

English

Contact:

Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459


Episodes
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 27. - Sep 28. 2025

9/27/2025
Pastor Scott Kedersha encourages listeners to pursue God’s design for covenant marriage. He’ll equip dating couples with practical advice, empowering you to build your relationship on a healthy foundation. Then Eliza Huie shares how you can intentionally guide your kids towards emotional strength and resilience. She offers insight on what an emotionally healthy child looks like, along with advice for every parent seeking to raise grounded, emotionally secure children. Ready or Knot? Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Marriage Assessment Age and Stage e-Newsletters If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 20. - Sep 21. 2025

9/20/2025
40 years ago, Dr. Trent discovered the power of “the Blessing” — the powerful affirmation and unconditional love that parents can give to their children. But what if someone never got a blessing growing up? Or lost their blessing later on in life? Dr. Trent and his daughter Kari describe how we can allow God to become our “perfect parent” and bring that blessing into our life. Broken to Blessed FOF Counseling Department Encourage Couples to Give and Live the Blessing Blessing Your Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 13. - Sep 14. 2025

9/13/2025
Pastors Justin and Trisha Davis share their incredible marriage journey — recovering from Justin’s infidelity and the generational sins of their parents. The Davises describe “cycles of sin” like shame, blame, hiddenness, and unforgiveness, and how we need to get to the root of these issues before God can heal our lives. One Choice Away from Change Hope Restored How to Avoid or End an Affair Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 5. - Sep 6. 2025

9/6/2025
Justin Earley, father of four boys, shares his experiences navigating messes and sibling fights. Hear how to create stability in your home and teach spiritual lessons in the small moments. Then preteens are kids who are in-between childhood and teenagers — they are experiencing a lot of growth and development, often with high emotions but their maturity lags behind. Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery encourage parents to monitor and limit preteen internet use, ask more questions (and lecture less), and maintain faith traditions of going to church, praying over their kids, and reintroducing them to God’s Word. The Big Mess Faith That Sticks Age and Stage eNewsletters 4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 30. - Sep 1. 2025

8/31/2025
Based on his book, Renaissance, Os Guinness calls the current generation the “crunch generation” because the many challenges facing today’s world are converging quickly and need resolution. He asks Christians to pay “focused attention” to listening to non-believers around them in order to connect. Os advises believers to think deeply for themselves when it comes to loving God with their minds. When witnessing, they must ask questions to those questioning Christianity, rather than making statements, allowing the non-believer to think and come to their own discovery of salvation in Jesus. Renaissance Truth Rising Christian Activism in the End Times Living a Life of Bold Faith If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 23. - Aug. 24. 2025

8/23/2025
You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong – but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific “parenting scripts” for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child’s actions – good and bad! Parenting Scripts Age and Stage eNewsletters Launch into the Teen Years Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 16. - Aug. 17. 2025

8/16/2025
Matt and Lisa Jacobson return to discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible! 2-Book Bundle: Loving Your Husband/Wife Well Marriage Assessment Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast Hope Restored If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 9. - Aug. 10. 2025

8/9/2025
John Stonestreet is the president of the Colson Center and a worldview expert. In the current “civilizational moment,” and chaos of the culture, John encourages us to understand, communicate, and live out the Christian worldview for our communities, tying back to the release of the upcoming documentary film Truth Rising. Truth Rising Understanding Our Mission in the Culture Colson Center for Christian Worldview Hope Restored If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 2. - Aug. 3. 2025

8/2/2025
In today’s digital age, we spend more time on our phones than ever before. Jonathan McKee shares a variety of ways to encourage your children to build real-life connections beyond their screens. Then Heather Holleman and her husband, Ashley, join us to share practical insights on communicating effectively within marriage while living out a gospel-centered life together. Their encouragement serves as inspiration to guide you into how to strengthen your marriage through strong care and conversations. 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid The Six Conversations Conversation Starters for Couples Hope Restored If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 26 - July. 27. 2025

7/26/2025
Conflict is an inevitable part of marriage, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In fact, conflict can be healthy; couples who learn how to "fight fair" often enjoy stronger marriages. Tune in for a humorous and engaging discussion as husband-and-wife counseling team Les and Leslie Parrott offer practical advice on how spouses can avoid destructive conflict and learn to "fight a good fight" that will strengthen rather than damage their relationship. The Good Fight Reactive Cycle Assessment Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? Counseling Consultation & Referrals If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 19 - July. 20. 2025

7/19/2025
Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message. Blessed are the Spiraling Counseling Consultation and Referrals Journaling to Ease Anxiety Verses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 12 - July. 13. 2025

7/12/2025
As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s spiritual development, and that can be intimidating! Mom of four Janel Breitenstein identifies some spiritual life skills your child needs to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. She explores concepts like prayer, studying God’s Word, worship, self-control, service, and resilience. You’ll get an idea of some solid spiritual foundations and ways you can nurture those in your child’s life. A Rebel’s Manfiesto Truth Rising Launch Into the Teen Years Helping Teens with Anxiety If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 5 - July. 6. 2025

7/5/2025
Following Jesus is costly. In a culture that glamorizes sex, chases fame, and shames those who don’t fall in line, it takes a rebel to be a Christian. Dr. Sean McDowell discusses the content in his book A Rebel’s Manifesto, helping young people wade through the cultural lies about God’s goodness, sex, and identity in light of God’s truth. A Rebel’s Manfiesto Truth Rising Launch Into the Teen Years Helping Teens with Anxiety If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 28 - June. 29. 2025

6/28/2025
Naturalist Eryn Lynum shares how God has structured all of creation around the need for rest—Sabbath rest once a week and daily rest – to create margin in your overcrowded schedule. Eryn will help you to step away from information overload and stress to abide in Christ daily. Then combat veteran Chad Robichaux shares his stories of military heroism, which inspired his new novel Silent Horizons. He also talks about his testimony of healing from PTSD. Hear his encouragement and advice for reaching out to military Veterans. The Nature of Rest The Importance of Rest and Giving Rest Silent Horizons Helping Military Families If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 21 - June. 22. 2025

6/23/2025
Greg and Erin Smalley and Jim and Jean Daly share stories from their own marriages and provide practical marriage advice on navigating conflict, tools for marriage, strengthening the bond with your spouse, understanding differences with your spouse, and preparing for marriage. The Healthy Marriage Devotional Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Conversation Starters for Couples If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 14 - June. 15. 2024

6/14/2025
In a world that feels fractured and frustrating, with so much stress and worry, can we still have fun? Annie F. Downs shares all the reasons you not only CAN have fun but SHOULD. Then Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family. Chase the Fun FOF Comedy Collection The Read-Aloud Family Adventures in Odyssey Club If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 7 - June. 8. 2024

6/7/2025
Stacey Thacker, mom of four daughters, explains the power of praying for our teen girls. By working through her SOFT method of praying, you’ll learn how to effective lift your daughter before the Lord and entrust her to His care. Then Brooke McGlothlin, author of Praying for Teen Boys, encourages parents to pray for their sons. Praying for Teen Girls Praying for Teen Boys Brio Magazine Battle Plan: Praying Strategically for Your Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 31 - June. 1. 2024

5/31/2025
Author and financial expert Russ Crosson provides practical advice on what simple decisions you can make today to manage your money and build a more secure financial future. Then Dr. Gregory Jantz shares 6 keys for overcoming burnout, using a whole-person approach. He’ll help you to streamline your stress, reclaim your true self, find sanity through simplicity, and more to find replenishment. Your Money Made Simple How to End Conflicts with Money in Your Marriage Beyond Burnout Counseling Consultation and Referrals If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 24 - May. 25. 2024

5/24/2025
Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. Based on the book How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron help couples discover their love or attachment styles, which shape behaviors, beliefs and expectations within marriage. The five love styles they describe are: secure connector, avoider, pleaser, vacillator, and chaotic (controller and victim). How We Love Hope Restored Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Love Styles If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: May. 17 - May. 18. 2024

5/17/2025
Like many couples, Bob and Wendy Griffith initially disagreed about foster care. Bob saw lots of obstacles. But after meeting with local community leaders about how his church could be more effective, the greatest need was in foster care. Thus began a personal journey for the Griffiths of fostering and adoption. Their example began a snowball effect of more families in the church getting involved in foster care ministry, having a profound impact on social workers, local foster families and church members who rallied to help these needy children. Wendy shares wonderful stories about “the power of 1 yes,” and Bob makes a powerful case for why Christians need to be involved in foster care ministry. Mama Bear Apologetics Truth Rising Fostering Jesus Wait No More If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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