Focus on the Family Daily

Releasing People-Pleasing, Accepting Jesus

In Christ, you are enough. Jennie Allen will share her journey through an eating disorder, how she is learning to let go of perfectionism, and how striving for acceptance from other’s always leaves you empty. It’s a reminder that only God can fill you up and give you peace.

17 Sep 2019 6PM 26 min

Trusting God with Your Adult Child

When your children are little, you can wrap them in your arms. But when they grow up, sometimes all you can do is wrap them in your prayers… how one woman learned to trust God with her adult children’s complicated lives. Hear the seemingly simple prayers she prayed that changed…

16 Sep 2019 6PM 26 min

Taming Your Child’s Tongue

What do you do when your child talks back, or embarrasses you? Raising your voice and threatening won’t work. Author and speaker Ginger Hubbard provides a better way to deal with negative conduct in a three-step plan. Using Scripture as the foundation, she’ll help you get to the heart of…

15 Sep 2019 6PM 26 min

Letting God Redeem Your Broken Life

When life seems like it’s falling apart, God can rebuild you in amazing ways! …a dramatic testimony about growing up in a dysfunctional home, trying to live by faith, and then, the heartbreak of discovering brokenness in your own family. Don’t miss this powerful program of redemption

12 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

Calming Your Fears

From being afraid of heights…to spiders…to enclosed spaces, we all face different fears. Deborah Pegues [puh-GAY] provides practical help and hope to those who are dealing with anxiety and fear.

11 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

Trusting God When We Don’t Understand His Ways (Part 2 of 2)

When it comes to suffering, most people expect God to be more “hands on” in alleviating their pain. But God can often seem distant, instead. Dr. Larry Crabb explores suffering in the Scripture and reassures us that we can and should trust God, even in devastating circumstances.

10 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

Trusting God When We Don’t Understand His Ways – (Part 1 of 2)

When it comes to suffering, most people expect God to be more “hands on” in alleviating their pain. But God can often seem distant, instead. Dr. Larry Crabb explores suffering in the Scripture and reassures us that we can and should trust God, even in devastating circumstances.

9 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

Building a Spiritual Heritage for Future Generations

Grandparents can be a powerful influence for faith and spiritual growth in the family. You’ll receive encouragement to share God’s love, and inspire and equip children to become bold ambassadors for Jesus Christ.

8 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

The Influence of African Culture on Marriage

When we look at the landscape of South African marriages where traditional African culture has influenced the marriage relationship, we see challenges that have affected building strong marriages according to Biblical principles. Dr Ngezi, gives insight into the historical norms of abe Nguni marriages, and addresses the challenges that have…

5 Sep 2019 6PM 27 min

Transforming Your Relationship with Your In-Laws

Having issues with your in-laws? There’s hope! A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law share how they’ve set boundaries and maintained peace with both their family and their husbands’ families. Yes, it’s possible!

4 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage - (Part 2 of 2)

No marriage is beyond hope and restoration, no matter how desperate the situation. Dr. Gary Chapman offers hope and healing for unhappy marriages. He examines different situations, from workaholism and depression to control, addiction, and abuse. With God’s help, you can have a strong, peaceful marriage.

3 Sep 2019 6PM 26 min

Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage - (Part 1 of 2)

No marriage is beyond hope and restoration, no matter how desperate the situation. Dr. Gary Chapman offers hope and healing for unhappy marriages. He examines different situations, from workaholism and depression to control, addiction, and abuse. With God’s help, you can have a strong, peaceful marriage.

2 Sep 2019 6PM 26 min

Experiencing the Best Marriage For You and Your Spouse

Ted Lowe and his wife, Nancie, believe many couples make their marriage harder and more complicated than it needs to be, and suggest cultivating four simple, core habits for a healthy relationship in a discussion based on his book Your Best Us: Marriage is Easier Than You Think.

1 Sep 2019 6PM 25 min

Never Stop Looking Up In Your Marriage - (Part 2 of 2)

On their 10th wedding anniversary, he was so excited to plan a celebration for his wife. But on that special night, his wife turned to him and said, “I’ve lost feelings for you. A couple describes how God took their anger-filled, discouraging relationship and turned it into something beautiful.

29 Aug 2019 6PM 25 min

Never Stop Looking Up In Your Marriage - (Part 1 of 2)

Their marriage started with lots of love, a beautiful wedding, and a commitment to dedicating their lives to Jesus. But Dave and Ann Wilson quickly realized that it takes more than dreams and good feelings to have a happy marriage. The Wilsons describe why focusing on your own relationship with…

28 Aug 2019 6PM 25 min

Holding on to God When You Feel Like Giving Up

No parent is prepared for tragic news about their child — but can you still trust God, even when it hurts? Next time on “Focus on the Family,” a mother shares her heart-breaking journey of loving a daughter with a degenerative disease. An inspirational story about living well for today.

27 Aug 2019 6PM 25 min

The Strength of a Man

What makes a REAL man? Dr. Harold Davis shares a passionate message, encouraging fathers to build a lasting legacy of strength and character to pass on to their children. Learn lessons from the life of Gideon and find hope for the next generation!

26 Aug 2019 6PM 25 min

Being Shaped by God’s Grace in the Midst of Addiction

Gary Morland had an alcohol problem. And that’s not all that spilled into his marriage. Gary talks about growing up in a dysfunctional home, and how it led to a number of unhealthy ideas about family relationships. He’ll share how God’s incredible grace saved him from alcoholism and completely redeemed…

25 Aug 2019 6PM 25 min

Finding Happiness in God – (Part 2 of 2)

Happiness is a biblical concept. That’s what Ms. Lisa Harper shares, she’ll talk about what keeps us from true happiness, and will share healthy, practical ways you can find joy, even in difficult circumstances.

21 Aug 2019 6PM 25 min

Engaging Hearts and Minds in a Broken Culture

The Apostle Paul was brilliant in his presentation of scriptural truth in a secular setting. He set a perfect example from which to learn. Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan will help you to share Christ with others, while using Scripture, a healthy understanding of the culture, and even…your weakness.