Focus on the Family Weekend

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Sep 5. - Sep 6. 2025 Sep 06, 2025

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Justin Earley, father of four boys, shares his experiences navigating messes and sibling fights. Hear how to create stability in your home and teach spiritual lessons in the small moments. Then preteens are kids who are in-between childhood and teenagers — they are experiencing a lot of growth and development, often with high emotions but their maturity lags behind. Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery encourage parents to monitor and limit preteen internet use, ask more questions (and lecture less), and maintain faith traditions of going to church, praying over their kids, and reintroducing them to God’s Word.

The Big Mess

Faith That Sticks

Age and Stage eNewsletters

4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 30. - Sep 1. 2025 Aug 31, 2025

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Based on his book, Renaissance, Os Guinness calls the current generation the “crunch generation” because the many challenges facing today’s world are converging quickly and need resolution. He asks Christians to pay “focused attention” to listening to non-believers around them in order to connect. Os advises believers to think deeply for themselves when it comes to loving God with their minds. When witnessing, they must ask questions to those questioning Christianity, rather than making statements, allowing the non-believer to think and come to their own discovery of salvation in Jesus.

Renaissance

Truth Rising

Christian Activism in the End Times

Living a Life of Bold Faith

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 23. - Aug. 24. 2025 Aug 23, 2025

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You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong – but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific “parenting scripts” for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child’s actions – good and bad!

Parenting Scripts

Age and Stage eNewsletters

Launch into the Teen Years

Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 16. - Aug. 17. 2025 Aug 16, 2025

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Matt and Lisa Jacobson return to discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible!

2-Book Bundle: Loving Your Husband/Wife Well

Marriage Assessment

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast

Hope Restored

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 9. - Aug. 10. 2025 Aug 09, 2025

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John Stonestreet is the president of the Colson Center and a worldview expert. In the current “civilizational moment,” and chaos of the culture, John encourages us to understand, communicate, and live out the Christian worldview for our communities, tying back to the release of the upcoming documentary film Truth Rising.

Truth Rising

Understanding Our Mission in the Culture

Colson Center for Christian Worldview

Hope Restored

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 2. - Aug. 3. 2025 Aug 02, 2025

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In today’s digital age, we spend more time on our phones than ever before. Jonathan McKee shares a variety of ways to encourage your children to build real-life connections beyond their screens. Then Heather Holleman and her husband, Ashley, join us to share practical insights on communicating effectively within marriage while living out a gospel-centered life together. Their encouragement serves as inspiration to guide you into how to strengthen your marriage through strong care and conversations.

52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid

The Six Conversations

Conversation Starters for Couples

Hope Restored

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 26 - July. 27. 2025 Jul 26, 2025

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Conflict is an inevitable part of marriage, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In fact, conflict can be healthy; couples who learn how to "fight fair" often enjoy stronger marriages. Tune in for a humorous and engaging discussion as husband-and-wife counseling team Les and Leslie Parrott offer practical advice on how spouses can avoid destructive conflict and learn to "fight a good fight" that will strengthen rather than damage their relationship.

The Good Fight

Reactive Cycle Assessment

Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?

Counseling Consultation & Referrals

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 19 - July. 20. 2025 Jul 19, 2025

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Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message.

Blessed are the Spiraling

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

Journaling to Ease Anxiety

Verses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 12 - July. 13. 2025 Jul 12, 2025

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As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s spiritual development, and that can be intimidating! Mom of four Janel Breitenstein identifies some spiritual life skills your child needs to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus. She explores concepts like prayer, studying God’s Word, worship, self-control, service, and resilience. You’ll get an idea of some solid spiritual foundations and ways you can nurture those in your child’s life.

A Rebel’s Manfiesto

Truth Rising

Launch Into the Teen Years

Helping Teens with Anxiety

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Focus on the Family Weekend: July. 5 - July. 6. 2025 Jul 05, 2025

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Following Jesus is costly. In a culture that glamorizes sex, chases fame, and shames those who don’t fall in line, it takes a rebel to be a Christian. Dr. Sean McDowell discusses the content in his book A Rebel’s Manifesto, helping young people wade through the cultural lies about God’s goodness, sex, and identity in light of God’s truth.

A Rebel’s Manfiesto

Truth Rising

Launch Into the Teen Years

Helping Teens with Anxiety

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