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What you say, and don’t say, can improve your relationships! Deborah Pegues, author of 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue, reminds us how we can honor God in how we talk to others. Deborah shares from her own journey to take a ‘tongue fast’ where she doesn’t say anything negative and how all of us can avoid lying, gossip, and complaining. Then Abdu Murray explains the threat Artificial Intelligence poses to our cultural idea of what it means to be human. Hear his insights into the positive uses of AI, and his warnings against dangerous uses of AI such as chatbots. He’ll help you navigate the cultural noise and root yourself and your family in the truth that humans are defined by being made in the image of God.   30 Days to Taming Your Tongue   Fake ID   Leading the Charge As Woman   Plugged In   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love.   Do Marriage Better   Counseling   Take the Free Marriage Assessment!   The Four Seasons of Intimacy in Marriage   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter, and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven! Then Champ Thornton wants to inspire children – and their parents – with fascinating Bible facts, biographies of great Christians, humor, trivia, and more! He believes kids need to integrate their faith with the “real world” all around them and learn how to discern between godly truth and cultural perspectives.   12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter   The Really Radical Book for Kids   Coming Home   How to Read the Bible – As a Family   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Leann Murphy is a mom who wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals – Becoming a Wife & Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to “fight well,” build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through betrayal, bitterness, and resentment – all with a heart set on Jesus. Then Ollie Lia shares his story of struggling with anxiety when he started high school, and how his mom, Amber, helped him work through it. Ollie and Amber offer practical steps for parents and teens to overcome the mental health struggles so many teens are walking through.   2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle   Hope Restored   You Are Seen   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

You can make a difference in the life of a child! Captured in the book, The Lucky Few, Josh and Heather Avis share on the pain and heartache that several years of infertility had on their marriage. They then share how God began to prompt their hearts to adopt, and then adopt a child with Down syndrome. They also share about their other two adopted children and shine a positive light on Down syndrome reminding all of us that even if we feel fear we need to step out in faith to what God is calling us to.   The Lucky Few   Special Needs Parenting Collection   Wait No More   Special Needs Adoption Journey   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Jason and Tori Benham equip couples and families to face fear, panic and anxiety that would otherwise prevent us from doing what God has called us to do. They speak from firsthand experience about panic attacks, paralyzing fear and sleepless nights. They also describe a proven biblical and brain-based process that helped set them free from these kinds of debilitating struggles. The 3-step plan of attack involves recognizing what’s happening, renouncing the lie, and replacing it with the truth.   Unshakeable   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Find Peace in a Culture of Anxiety   How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

As a mom of 3 sons, Molly DeFrank knows firsthand how boys struggle to find their purpose and identity in a “toxic masculinity” culture. Molly offers hope and confidence — encouraging moms to keep planting seeds of the Gospel and remind their boys that they belong, they can be brave and tender, be creative, and even have fun! Intentional moms of young boys can help mold them into godly young men, and model how to struggle and grow in a daily walk with Jesus.   Mothering Boys   7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast   13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

"An affair is the murder of a marriage." Pastor Gary Thomas explains how extra-marital affairs develop and how to avoid them. He also offers hope and healing for spouses who want to restore their relationship.   Making Your Marriage a Fortress   Hope Restored   Steps to An Affair PDF   Counseling Consultation & Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Middle school can be tough. Kids face bullying, first crushes, and the pressure to have the right clothes or the latest tech—all while trying to figure out who they are. Dr. Heather Holleman steps into the world of teen girls to help you better understand what your daughter is experiencing. She also offers practical tools to help your daughter build a strong, confident identity rooted in Christ. Then David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, and his ministry partner, Bill High, share their secrets to leaving a lasting family legacy. Learn about transferring family values to your children and grandchildren. Hear David’s inspiring stories of stewarding his business and family with a long-term mindset.   3-Book Elita Brown Series Bundle   Brio   The Legacy Life   Age and Stage – Grandparenting   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin.   How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family   What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Healthy habits will improve your marriage! Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship. He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm. Couples can learn better ways to interact with and communicate!   Simple Habits for Marital Happiness   Marriage Assessment   Hope Restored   7 Healthy Habits That Will Improve Your Marriage   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

With forty years in the TV business and from personal experience, David Murrow understands the negative effects from overuse of screens. He discusses positive and negative uses of various media and offers great practical advice for you as a parent as you guide your children and manage screens in your home. Then every life matters—and every child is a gift from God. When Mauricio and Christin Rosa learned their preborn son had a life-threatening diagnosis, they faced choices no parent ever wants to face. Yet, through fear and uncertainty, they chose to trust God and to choose life. Their story is one of courage, faith, and the unshakable belief that every life has purpose and value.   Drowning in Screen Time   Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology   Saving Nate   Wondering Whether to Abort a Child Diagnosed With a Fatal Medical Problem   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Author and Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically. Then, for years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus—and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life’s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God’s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him.   Your Money Made Simple   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Love Life Sober   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

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 picture about the value of every human life. Then Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons. We hope all parents listening will be encouraged to pass down their faith to the next generation.   Comedy Collection   The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions   Best of 2025 Audio Collection   Family Reading of Scripture   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.