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If you want a better marriage, pay attention to your spouse! On the next “Focus on the Family,” Gary Thomas encourages you to communicate more, learn how to forgive, and avoid contempt in your relationship. It’s a great formula for taking your marriage to the next level!

Are you willing to play “second violin” in your marriage? Gary Thomas describes how serving, affirming, and committing to your spouse above all others will give you a greater marriage than you could ever imagine! Learn what it means to really cherish your spouse.

Motherhood can be a crazy time of life — especially when you have young children! Nicole Johnson reminds moms to lean into your struggles, learn to ask for help, and find a quiet place to connect with God!

Trauma affects so many people, but even through the heavy things we deal with, God is with us. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Gregory Jantz describes trauma, its aftermath and ripple effects, and ways to overcome it! You’ll learn how to work through and triumph over the traumatic events in your life so you can pursue healthy relationships.

Trauma affects so many people, but even through the heavy things we deal with, God is with us. Dr. Gregory Jantz describes trauma, its aftermath and ripple effects, and ways to overcome it! You’ll learn how to work through and triumph over the traumatic events in your life so you can pursue healthy relationships.

As a parent, you have a very important job—loving, teaching, and protecting your child. Counsellor Julie Lowe helps you equip your child to face the challenges and dangers the world poses. By using discernment, your kids will learn to navigate a variety of potentially dangerous circumstances.

As a parent, you have a very important job—loving, teaching, and protecting your child. Counsellor Julie Lowe helps you equip your child to face the challenges and dangers the world poses. By using discernment, your kids will learn to navigate a variety of potentially dangerous circumstances.

Life is hard, but God is good. Author Brant Hansen reminds you that you can make a conscious effort to choose joy in your life, because your hope is in Christ. You’ll learn to laugh at yourself, better serve others, and practice gratitude, as you trust the One who gives eternal life.

Life is hard, but God is good. Author Brant Hansen reminds you that you can make a conscious effort to choose joy in your life, because your hope is in Christ. You’ll learn to laugh at yourself, better serve others, and practice gratitude, as you trust the One who gives eternal life.

Communication is a gift from God to build solid relationships with each other. Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation and will help you add graciousness to your interactions to make stronger, warmer connections.

Will we recognise each other in Heaven? Author Randy Alcorn explains that in heaven, we will see people, places and things from our earthly life, but they may not be in the form you remember! If you’ve ever wondered about whether you’ll be able to hug a loved one or see your dog again in eternity, join us for a hopeful perspective.

What do you picture when you think of a new heaven and a new earth? Author Randy Alcorn describes what we can expect as Christians when our earthly life ends. It’s a time you can look forward to, without fear...a time when individuals, communities and nations will all play a part in God’s redemptive plan.

Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Rob Parsons shares more conversations he’s planning for his grandchildren, with important “life lessons” on chasing your dreams, encouraging others in their goals, and living in the present.

We all need wise counsel, Rob Parsons shares a series of conversations he’s planning for his grandchildren. He’ll offer important “life lessons” on dealing with difficult people, how to nurture good friendships, and how to make a marriage last.

Guiding your son through the teen years can be an emotional roller coaster. Brooke McGlothlin explores the power of partnering with God through prayer in your son’s life. You’ll learn some key areas to pray for to cover your son and entrust him to the Lord.

You may think your faith is strong, but then, your world is rocked by adverse circumstances. Cancer survivor Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout. She explores ten practices to help you build your faith to weather those stressful seasons with God.

You may think your faith is strong, but then, your world is rocked by adverse circumstances. Cancer survivor Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout. She explores ten practices to help you build your faith to weather those stressful seasons with God.

Dr. Ken Wilgus returns to examine more common mistakes parents make with teens—like lecturing, shielding them from consequences, and not giving them the freedom to make their own decisions. Discover why your teenager won’t mature until you give up control.

It’s time to let your children grow up by giving up control of their lives! We’ll examine “planned emancipation,” where parents let teenagers take charge of their rooms, their friends, their music, and more. Learn how to guide your kids, rather than fight with them over the rules!

How do you respond to the needs of those around you, and what have you learned through those experiences? Rob Parsons shares the story of his response to a need that lasted 45 years and changed his life.

Spending more time together can save your marriage! Greg and Erin Smalley describe how prioritising your spouse, finding better ways to connect in the bedroom, and keeping open hearts are essential keys for a lifelong, loving marriage!

Stronger marriages require a “life-and-death” commitment! Greg and Erin Smalley describe how a foundation of faith, a relentless commitment to each other, and learning “rules of engagement” in conflict saved their marriage!

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.

With the everyday busyness of life, you can still show love to your child and create special memories. A mom of four shares some fun ways to build lasting memories from small moments. From exercising your imagination to celebrating minor holidays, you’ll learn how to better enjoy your child and help them feel loved.

Loving your spouse is a choice you make each and every day. Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan explain how you must be intentional in choosing love. You’ll better understand the power of choice in your marriage and simple ways you can choose to improve and strengthen your relationship.

Do you find it difficult to talk to others about your faith? British evangelist Jay-John will explain how seemingly small gestures can easily lead to important conversations about Jesus Christ. Learn how to participate in what he calls NATURAL evangelism.

You may have heard the saying that goes like this: “When we pray, coincidences happen, and when we don’t, they don’t.” British evangelist Jay-John shares amazing stories of answered prayer - and encourages you to persevere in prayer for your unsaved loved ones.

Is having fun essential to a robust faith? Author Annie F. Downs will encourage you to embrace a more joyful approach toward life. Annie says when you prioritize fun and feel true joy, you’ll also feel closer to God. And it doesn’t take a lot of money!

It was an unlikely friendship from the start — a pastor and an atheist! The remarkable story of how God brought Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper – and their families – into a close friendship — which eventually led Walker to Christ!

It was an unlikely friendship from the start — a pastor and an atheist! The remarkable story of how God brought Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper – and their families – into a close friendship — which eventually led Walker to Christ!

Dr. Gregory Jantz shares his personal story of hitting a wall and experiencing burnout. He shares six 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 find replenishment.

Discipleship isn’t about giving people all the answers—it’s about helping them discover Jesus through His Word. David Broodryk unpacks how we can invite others into a journey where Scripture—not opinion—shapes the heart. Learn how to walk with people in a way that leads to real transformation.

What if evangelism wasn’t about pressure, but about presence? David Broodryk shows how anyone can share the hope of Jesus by engaging with the people we meet every day. You’ll be encouraged and equipped to live missionary—right where you are.

Between social media, cultural pressures, and the search for purpose, teen girls are struggling. Mom of four, Stacy Thacker, encourages you to lean into the power of prayer for your own daughter. You’ll learn how to effective lift your daughter before the Lord and entrust her to His care.

When life brings transition and change, you may struggle to keep joy and laughter in your marriage. Pastor Ted Cunningham gives hope and advice for keeping joy alive as you navigate new seasons of life with your spouse.

Hear the amazing testimony of the “napalm girl,” the central figure on the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning photo from Viet Nam. She shares her incredible story of being bombed when she was nine-years-old, how she eventually found Christ, and how she began to forgive her enemies.

Hear the amazing testimony of the “napalm girl,” the central figure on the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning photo from Viet Nam. She shares her incredible story of being bombed when she was nine years old, how she eventually found Christ, and how she began to forgive her enemies.

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!

There’s hope and freedom in Christ for all who carry shame. Pastor Erwin Lutzer unfolds Scripture to help you overcome shame, replacing it with the beauty of God’s grace through Jesus’s death on the cross. Learn about the five steps to clearing your conscience in this uplifting conversation.

There’s hope and freedom in Christ for all who carry shame. Pastor Erwin Lutzer unfolds Scripture to help you overcome shame, replacing it with the beauty of God’s grace through Jesus’s death on the cross. Learn about the five steps to clearing your conscience in this uplifting conversation.

Have you ever felt lonely, depressed, or even hopeless? Happi Vorster shares her journey of battling with depression and suicide ideation, and how God saved her.

If you know what it’s like to feel as though you’re in a tight spot, or even as though your world is falling apart, but the message you’re giving out is, ‘I’m fine. Graeme Schnell speaks to Esther Fleece, international speaker, author and blogger about her latest book: No More Faking Fine.

Does making the most of your money feel like an impossible task? Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson shares money managing advice for every income, age, and career. Speaking with over 40 years of experience, you’ll hear how to master your finances with a biblical perspective!

Vulnerability is a key essential for your marriage! Dave and Ashley Willis discuss how couples can trip over conflicts with money and with health — IF they’re not willing to communicate openly and honestly.

Falling in love is a wonderful way to start your marriage — but love is NOT enough to keep you together for a lifetime! Dave and Ashley Willis describe the importance of emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy between husbands and wives.

As a pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker has learned a lot from the thousands of girls who’ve come through her office. She’ll address social pressures to grow up too fast and other challenges that girls face in a toxic culture. You’ll be encouraged to listen to your daughter’s heart and to develop her faith and prepare her for adulthood.

How can your daughter survive in today’s toxic culture? With Dr. Meg Meeker, will offer help in navigating a confusing and amoral world. She’ll explain the difference between healthy and toxic feminism, while helping you focus on your daughter’s character and building her faith for a bright future.

For years, she was an unhappy, discontent wife. But one day, she got a fresh perspective—and her marriage was never the same. Jen Weaver talks about how adjusting her expectations, focusing on her own growth, and getting close to Jesus helped her find happiness in the marriage she already had.

Tragically, every husband and wife will carry past wounds into their marriage. But you can learn to overcome such wounds! We’ll describe how you can comfort your spouse and bring profound healing into their life — and into your marriage!

Sometimes the problems in your marriage aren’t about your spouse, but about your childhood! We’ll explore emotional attachment and how easily we can learn to interact in unhealthy ways. But the good news is, you can learn to love your spouse better!

Instead of blaming everyone else for your issues, declare war on yourself! Pastor Levi Lusko wants to help you overcome bad habits and behavioural problems you need to change, with God’s help! Discover the path to self-transformation.

Instead of blaming everyone else for your issues, declare war on yourself! Pastor Levi Lusko wants to help you overcome bad habits and behavioural problems you need to change, with God’s help! Discover the path to self-transformation.

Do you have too many irons in the fire? Rob & Dianne Parsons of Care for the Family encourage you to look at your calendar. If your family is most important, how much time do they get?

Do you have too many irons in the fire? Rob & Dianne Parsons of Care for the Family encourage you to look at your calendar. If your family is most important, how much time do they get?

If you’d like some encouragement that will help you stay strong when hard times come. Bible teacher Priscilla Shier brings hummer and biblical wisdom to illustrate how God uses our trials to build godly character in us.

Understanding God’s love for YOU can radically alter your parenting. Crystal Paine will share her story of transformation from fear to love-centered parenting. And she’ll describe the four most important choices you can make as a parent.

How do you see Christmas? Join us as we look at the Christmas story.

Do you find yourself so distracted by the busyness of Christmas that you overlook the people right in front of you? We'll hear about one man who nearly missed the spirit of the season — until some unique visitors arrived one winter's night.

Stuart and Jill Briscoe are in their eighties, but that doesn’t keep them from pressing on and being productive. They’ll encourage you to maximise your golden years and to make eternal investments in your children, grandchildren and others.

Stuart and Jill Briscoe are in their eighties, but that doesn’t keep them from pressing on and being productive. They’ll encourage you to maximise your golden years and to make eternal investments in your children, grandchildren and others.

When you understand the true value of eternity, you spend more time searching and longing for it. Dr. Tony Evans will challenge you to seek God’s kingdom in every aspect of life. He’ll encourage you to be a kingdom citizen to reach a lost culture with the ultimate hope in Christ.

When you understand the true value of eternity, you spend more time searching and longing for it. Dr. Tony Evans will challenge you to seek God’s kingdom in every aspect of life. He’ll encourage you to be a kingdom citizen to reach a lost culture with the ultimate hope in Christ.

Does your marriage have Purpose, Mission and Direction? Mo & Phindi Grootboom continue to share on the importance of having shared goals in your marriage, while maintaining your individual identity.

What do you want your marriage to be like five years from now? Ten years? Twenty years? Mo & Phindi Grootboom share some of their story and offer some benefits to having shared goals in your marriage.

Taking care of your own marriage is important — but are you also encouraging your family and friends? Pastor Ted Cunningham believes every husband and wife needs godly “backup singers” who will support and strengthen your relationship!

To trust other people means to run the risk of betrayal, but we all have to trust in someone. Psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the five essentials of trust and offers specific guidance for those betrayed in marriage. He’ll also encourage you to grow your faith in God.

Your trust in someone has been broken, whether on the job, in a friendship, or in marriage. Psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the five essentials of trust. He’ll help you to rebuild trust in broken relationships and have confidence in Christ.

Do you feel like your spouse doesn’t appreciate your gestures of love? Learn about the different ways people experience and express love. We have a fascinating conversation about the five love languages as Gary Chapman shares insights from his marriage and ways to make the most out of yours.

No matter how long you’ve been married, you’ve likely developed patterns in the way you love your spouse. You’ll discover your love style and how to break free from negative patterns to create a deeper, richer marriage. Find help to better understand your spouse.

The way you show love to others—especially your spouse—has a lot to do with how you were taught to love as a child. Discover your love style and learn what steps you can take toward loving the way God does.

Faith deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing believers in the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Alisa and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with confidence and compassion.

Faith deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing believers in the church today. The result has been heartbreaking for families. Alisa and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening and how to respond with confidence and compassion.

When you’re the parent of an adult child, healthy boundaries are a good way to keep your relationship in check! Allison Bottke returns with a 6-step plan for maintaining “sanity” in your interactions with your adult children.

Well-meaning parents often make this mistake – enabling their adult child! Allison Bottke describes her nightmare of repeatedly trying to “fix” her wayward, drug addict son, and how she finally put him into God’s hands.

Motherhood feels like a never ending run on a treadmill. If you don't get the rest you need though, you can care for your family like you should. Practical help for busy moms, especially regarding self care.

Dr. Gregory Jantz unpacks the many reasons for increased anxiety in adults and teens, as he shares practical solutions for healthy living. He’ll help you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits, and address your spiritual needs as well.

Dr. Gregory Jantz unpacks the many reasons for increased anxiety in adults and teens, as he shares practical solutions for healthy living. He’ll help you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits, and address your spiritual needs as well.

Are you concerned about the voices influencing your children? Rich Griffith shares advice from his experience as a single dad of three boys. He offers ways to teach your children to use discernment and think critically about the positive and negative influences in their lives.

A lot of guys need direction, meaning, and purpose for their lives but are struggling to find it. Author and radio host Brant Hansen makes some insightful observations about all that men can be - and six key decisions you can make to set yourself apart from the rest.

A lot of guys need direction, meaning, and purpose for their lives but are struggling to find it. Author and radio host Brant Hansen makes some insightful observations about all that men can be - and six key decisions you can make to set yourself apart from the rest.

In a post-Christian culture, people need to hear the Good News more than ever. Pastor John Burke encourages you to create opportunities to reach others for Christ by building relationships and providing a judgment-free “come-as-you-are” learning space.

Is it possible to shower your spouse with love every moment of every day? Marriage coaches Trey and Lea Morgan share practical advice about the ups and downs of life together after 40 years. We’ll explore how “treating your spouse better than they deserve” will strengthen your marriage for the long haul.

Seeing a loved one decline in the ICU is a heart-wrenching situation no one is truly prepared for. Dr. Kathryn Butler will offer your family help to navigate end- of-life decisions in a godly way.

Seeing a loved one decline in the ICU is a heart-wrenching situation no one is truly prepared for. Dr. Kathryn Butler will offer your family help to navigate end- of-life decisions in a godly way.

If you’re the parent of a prodigal child, you might be asking these two questions: “What did I do wrong?” And “What can I do now?” Pastor Phil Waldrep shares practical steps that can help bring your prodigal back to the Lord, and to your family.

For a long time, manhood has been under siege in the culture. Paediatrician and mom, Dr. Meg Meeker, will offer sound advice, unlocking the seven secrets to raising your sons in healthy masculinity. She’ll offer the help you need to encourage your son!

For a long time, manhood has been under siege in the culture. Paediatrician and mom, Dr. Meg Meeker, will offer sound advice, unlocking the seven secrets to raising your sons in healthy masculinity. She’ll offer the help you need to encourage your son!

As parents, we all make mistakes, but many of them can be easily avoided. We’ll encourage you to be consistent with your children, not give them everything they want, and help them have a realistic view of their potential!

Oftentimes the best path to success is through failure! We’ll challenge some well-meaning, but dangerous parenting practices — like doing your child’s work and never letting them fail!

Everyone wants to find job satisfaction, but sometimes you can feel stuck in a toxic work environment. Tips on how to manage a difficult job without letting it harm you emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Discover how struggles in the workplace can help you grow in your faith.

We all want our children to succeed in Life. Dr. Joshua Straub will explain how helping your child to understand and express their feelings can dramatically improve their lives in areas like school performance, relationships, and personal health.

You spouse nags you, corrects you in public and constantly has the last word in. You sit back and wonder how is all of this going to end. Join Dr Gary and Barb Rosberg in 2 incredible Coaching up sessions and learn to “be a Game Changer”. Also ask yourself if “your hill is worth dying for”.

Watching her ultrasound, Shauna knew something was “different” about her baby. What she didn’t know was how miraculous her child would be! The joys and challenges of raising a child with Down Syndrome.

The supernatural is fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes spooky...leaving us to wonder if something more is out there! Lee Strobel examines God’s presence in the supernatural—from deathbed visions to miracles! He also looks at the existence of angels and demons and the evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus.

The supernatural is fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes spooky...leaving us to wonder if something more is out there! Lee Strobel examines God’s presence in the supernatural—from deathbed visions to miracles! He also looks at the existence of angels and demons and the evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus.

Infidelity often ends a marriage — but forgiveness can restore it! Jill and Mark Savage describe the recovery process — minimizing blame, the gift of accountability, and long-term commitment. A powerful story of God’s grace and healing.

When Jill discovered the affair, she was tempted to end her marriage. But God told her to love her husband! Mark and Jill Savage describe their heartbreaking journey of infidelity and how God reignited their love for each other.

Sometimes the stress of growing up, navigating romantic relationships, and finding your identity can make the teen years seem unbearable! We’ll offer practical and hopeful tips about life, love and God that your whole family can benefit from!

Sometimes the stress of growing up, navigating romantic relationships, and finding your identity can make the teen years seem unbearable! We’ll offer practical and hopeful tips about life, love and God that your whole family can benefit from!