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Focus on the Family Weekend
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Focus on the Family Weekend

Focus on the Family

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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.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 20. - June 21. 2026
55 min

Jay and Laura Laffoon encourage dads to plan intentional times to connect with their children. Jay has written Ultimate Date Night, which provides different activities with a spiritual connection so dads can teach their kids about the Bible in a memorable way. Then Pastor Ted Cunningham encourages young adults to go ahead and get married, and not wait until they can ‘afford it.’ He also shares stories about how he and his wife deliberately make an effort to enjoy their marriage. Ultimate Dad Night Fun Loving You Match Your Parenting to Your Kid's Needs Focus on Marriage Assessment If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 13. - June 14. 2026
55 min

Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, and Dr. Jenny Coffey share their insight on finding hope through the struggles of motherhood. They touched on subjects such as depression, meltdowns, comparison, and being rooted in their identity in Christ. Mothering on Empty Match Your Parenting to Your Kid’s Needs…Now Stages of Motherhood Motherhood in Difficult Situations If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 6. - June 7. 2026
55 min

Are you living life on empty? Licensed counselor Debra Fileta highlights ways to “fill up” physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a 6-part process that Debra calls “Soul Care,” she goes through the life and rhythms of Jesus to discover how we can care for our souls. Instead of living unsatisfied, we can experience renewed energy, purpose, and strength to serve others like never before! Soul Care Counseling Consultation and Referrals 40 Self-Care Ideas for Achieving True Rest What to Do When You're Not Okay (Part 1 of 2) If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 30. - May 31. 2026
55 min

Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey radio drama about a young man’s dream to become a successful radio DJ – but he gets bad advice about sharing other people’s secrets on air! Then military life can place enormous strain on families through deployments, frequent moves, and long seasons of separation. But what if those challenges could become opportunities for deeper faith and even ministry? Beth Runkle shares how military spouses can replace fear with faith, use prayer as a powerful spiritual weapon, and see every new assignment as part of God’s calling on their lives. AIO Animation Journey into the Impossible Another Move, God? Episode #193: “A Tongue of Fire” Connecting With Your Spouse During Military Deployment If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 23. - May 24. 2026
55 min

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process. The Mindful Marriage Hope Restored Counseling Consultation and Referrals 4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 23. - May 24. 2026
55 min

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process. The Mindful Marriage Hope Restored Counseling Consultation and Referrals 4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 16. - May 17. 2026
55 min

Dr. Kathy Koch addresses parent-child relationships after the child reaches the adult stage. She discusses how to recognize the signs of unhealthy expectations and how to strengthen those relationships. Kathy explores subjects such as the importance of breaking free from codependency, healthy grandparenting, and not idolizing your children. Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children Declaration of Release Counseling Consultation and Referrals Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 9. - May 10. 2026
55 min

Pastor Ted Cunningham brings hilarious encouragement to moms by urging them to stop stressing out over non-essential decisions, and start actively seeking out a more lighthearted approach to life. Then based on his book, Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God. Couples will be encouraged that they’re not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them. A Love That Laughs Defending Your Marriage The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection Reactive Cycle Assessment If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: May 2. - May 3. 2026
55 min

With trademark humor and warmth, British evangelist J.John and his wife Killy share candid stories about the ups and downs of 42 years of marriage and global ministry. From a seasoned perspective, they offer practical, biblical advice for “maintaining” your relationship. The pair discuss how “The Four R’s” – respect, responsibility, romance, and resolve can shape a marriage to go the distance. Marriage Works J.John Collection Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast Adventures in Odyssey: Journey in the Impossible If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Weekend: April 25. - April 26. 2026
55 min

Rich Griffth shares the different leadership styles parents should use to disciple their kids as they grow. Hear about discipling kids with intentionality at different stages of their development, from birth until adulthood. Discipleship is Leadership Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs . . . Now Practice Makes Parent Podcast Wait No More If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.