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.
Latest episodes
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Teaching Your Child How to Develop a Resilient Mindset
Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth—and parents often wonder if they’re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, bi…
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Growing Your Relationship Through Every Season of Life
We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relations…
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Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life
What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing fro…
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Praying for Your Marriage is Essential
Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with…
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How to Make Peace with What You Can’t Control
Lysa TerKerust discusses her newest book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It Al…
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What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child
Your children used to be model kids—until they grew up and decided to try “adulting” on their own. As the dad of three adult daughters, Dr. Jim Burns shares practical ways to navig…
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Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School/How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family
The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their f…
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Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain
Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our bra…
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Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations…
Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – pa…
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Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential with the 8 Types of Intelligence
What if your child’s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child i…
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Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life
Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other a…
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Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries
Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the par…
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How to Change Your Perspective on Life /How to Represent Christ in Today's Culture
British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective…
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Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family
What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and prac…
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Fighting for God's Best in Your Marriage
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Hear their stories of sharing and processing their origin s…
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Simple Yet Profound Ways to Transform Your Marriage
Jason and Tori Benham provide a series of practical, Bible-based principles to help couples experience stronger, healthier, and more godly marriages. They describe better ways to h…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 4. - July 5. 2026
George Washington and other American leaders during the Revolutionary War displayed extraordinary faith in God. They attributed success on the battlefield to God, called the Americ…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 27. - June 28. 2026
Money can easily create tension in marriage – but it doesn’t have to! Financial expert Matt Bell shares biblical principles and practical tools for managing your money together in…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 20. - June 21. 2026
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 spiri…
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Focus on the Family Weekend: June. 13. - June 14. 2026
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,…