Focus on the Family Daily

Staying Curious About Your Marriage Partner

Perhaps you have felt as though your marriage relationship and even those around you seem tough, monotonous, or just plain boring. Well our guest today talks about marriage being a crazy thing that requires a lot of intentionality, but also encourages us that it can be simplified down to some…

17 May 2020 3PM 28 min

Healthy Manhood in Marriage

Jim Daly wants to remind husbands what healthy masculinity is all about — serving and sacrificing for your wife, avoiding passivity, and pursuing purity in your thought-life! We’ll be challenging men to godly manhood.

14 May 2020 3PM 26 min

Dating Your Mate: Overcoming the Challenges

what’s stopping you and your spouse from having a date night? Not enough cash? Not enough time? Well, get ready to go out again – Greg and Erin Smalley are redefining the date night! Get out-of-the-box, affordable ideas to help you rekindle your romance

13 May 2020 3PM 27 min

Can We Talk? Communication Advice for Husbands and Wives – (Part 2 of 2)

Confused by the way your spouse thinks and acts? There’s hope! Dr. David Clarke explains why men often “clam up” during deep conversations, and why a woman’s typical strategy to act as a crowbar and pry him open almost always fails. Dr. Clarke will help you work toward healthy communication…

12 May 2020 3PM 26 min

Can We Talk? Communication Advice for Husbands and Wives – (Part 1 of 2)

Confused by the way your spouse thinks and acts? There’s hope! Dr. David Clarke explains why men often “clam up” during deep conversations, and why a woman’s typical strategy to act as a crowbar and pry him open almost always fails. Dr. Clarke will help you work toward healthy communication…

11 May 2020 3PM 26 min

Fighting Fear with Faith

Fear…worry…anxiety. With Christ’s help, it’s possible to overcome them all. Alli Worthington shares about common fears that women face—fear for your children, fear of the future, and fear of not being “enough.” Tune in as Alli helps you apply faith to your worries.

10 May 2020 3PM 26 min

A Mother’s Heart Redeemed by God

If you feel unfit or unworthy to be a mom, you’re not alone. Jennifer suffered through molestation, rape and abortion as a child, vowing to never have children herself. Hear her dramatic testimony and how she became not only a mom, but a coach for pregnant women.

7 May 2020 3PM 25 min

Cherishing the Differences in Your Spouse

Opposites may attract, but personality and gender differences in a marriage can drive you crazy! A great reminder why God designed you and your spouse to complement each other and to build on each other’s strengths! Learn how to make your differences work.

6 May 2020 3PM 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. You’ll learn to put fear in its place!

5 May 2020 3PM 25 min

Controlling Your Tongue

What you say, and don’t say, can improve your relationships! you’ll be challenged to ‘tame your tongue’ by avoiding lying, gossiping, and complaining. It’s an encouraging reminder that you can honor God in how you talk to others.

4 May 2020 3PM 25 min

Love Isn’t for Cowards

If you’re married and wondering why it doesn’t always feel like you’re in love anymore, then you’ll want to stay tuned because our guests are going to speak about their book called: Love Isn’t for Cowards. They’ll share their experiences in marriage and reassure couples that marriage isn’t always easy…

3 May 2020 3PM 27 min

Understanding the Two Different Sides of Love

Dr. John Trent shares about the differences between “strongside” and “softside” love and how they manifest themselves in marriage, family and other relationships. He explains the need to love others better, by developing the qualities you may be lacking.

30 Apr 2020 3PM 25 min

Starting Your Marriage Out Right - (Part 2 of 2)

You’ve just become engaged to be married…now what? Jim Burns and Doug Fields offer practical tips to kick off your first few years of marriage in positive, healthy ways. The work you put in now…will determine your marital future.

29 Apr 2020 3PM 26 min

Starting Your Marriage Out Right - (Part 1 of 2)

You’ve just become engaged to be married…now what? Jim Burns and Doug Fields offer practical tips to kick off your first few years of marriage in positive, healthy ways. The work you put in now…will determine your marital future.

28 Apr 2020 3PM 25 min

Overcoming Envy

She dreamed of becoming a famous singer, but couldn’t catch a break. So, when her sisters became successful musicians, she was extremely envious. Tilly Dillehay [DILL-u-hay] unpacks her 20-year-long struggle with envy and jealousy, and gives practical tips for being thankful for the life God’s given you!

27 Apr 2020 3PM 25 min

Exposing the Lies of The Transgender Argument

There’s a lot being said these days about transgenderism and how people should have a right to choose which gender they identify with. But our guest will help to expose the lies that are being told around these issues and will illuminate the truth according to scientific facts and the…

26 Apr 2020 3PM 27 min

Preparing Teens to Bring Peace to Their Chaotic World

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan helps parents prepare their teens to be a living witness for Christ in a broken world. He inspires parents and young people to introduce God’s peace to a chaotic world, while living out their faith with purpose and confidence.

23 Apr 2020 3PM 25 min

You Can Have a Healthy Family (Even if Yours Wasn’t)

A strong family tree displays solid branches reaching through the generations, but what do you do when those branches are broken by dysfunction? Elizabeth Oates discusses her childhood, including a family riddled by divorce, neglect, and addiction, and offers encouragement for becoming the spouse and/or parent God wants you to…

22 Apr 2020 3PM 26 min

Asking the Right Questions of Your Child’s Future Spouse

Your daughter’s boyfriend has asked you for her hand in marriage. What do you do? Dr. Greg Smalley shares the questions he asked his son-in-law in order to make sure he was ready to wed. From communication styles, to handling conflict, to finances, Greg will give you a lot to…

21 Apr 2020 3PM 25 min

Winning Your Inner Battles - (Part 2 of 2)

Your words have more power than you realize! Pastor Levi Lusko [LUSS-ko] returns with practical ways to change the words you use, avoid triggers of conflict, and increase the grit in your life! Learn better ways to communicate.

20 Apr 2020 3PM 26 min