Focus on the Family Daily

Helping Your Kids Navigate Life’s Challenges

Josh McDowell encourages you, as a dad, to have a lasting positive impact on your kids through authentic relationship. He’ll offer ideas for unlocking your child’s heart and explain the difference between being responsible FOR your kids and being responsible TO them.

24 Oct 2019 6PM 25 min

Praying and Stepping Out in Faith

Do you think of prayer as being something passive, or active? Pastor Mark Batterson explains how prayer should really be the FIRST thing you do before taking a step of faith. He’ll share some amazing stories of ‘active prayers’.

23 Oct 2019 6PM 27 min

A Mother’s Influence on Her Son (Part 2 of 2)

Think about all the transitions that boys make from toddler to teenager. As a mom, it’s hard to let go of one growth phase and move on to the next. But, when you’re raising boys, it’s essential … not only for them, but for your sanity, too! Learn more about…

22 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

A Mother’s Influence on Her Son (Part 1 of 2)

A young boy is usually pretty easy to wrangle, but what happens when his wild side shows up? As a new mom, you may want to throw in the towel. But there’s a reason to stick it out. As he matures, you will play a powerful role in his life…

21 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Lessons We Wish We'd Learned Earlier

Isn't wisdom something that most people want in life? Our guests share lessons they wish they had learned earlier in order to gain the wisdom that they now possess. Maybe some of the most important things in life don't have to be learned the hard way, at least that's Rob…

20 Oct 2019 6PM 27 min

Learning God’s Ways While Raising a Family (Part 2 of 2)

Storyteller Rob Parsons shares lessons he wished he’d learned earlier in life…about giving, serving, and parenting. As he delivers lively anecdotes, Rob’s stories will help you realize the importance of catching your children doing something right, and benefitting their future. Practical wisdom and insights.

17 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Learning God’s Ways While Raising a Family (Part 1 of 2)

Storyteller Rob Parsons shares lessons he wished he’d learned earlier in life…about giving, serving, and parenting. As he delivers lively anecdotes, Rob’s stories will help you realize the importance of catching your children doing something right, and benefitting their future. Practical wisdom and insights.

16 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Pursuing Radical Joy in Christ

Pastor Tim McConnell was never a naturally happy person, so he set out to discover true joy. Tim shares how Christians can and should be the most joyful and happy people on earth, by drawing closer to God and others. He shares inspiring stories of believers, young and old, who…

15 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

How to Help Your Angry Child

Have an angry child? Tricia Goyer, mother of ten, has learned a lot about child anger issues, and has struggled with her own anger as a parent. Whether your children are biological or adopted, they exhibit anger in different ways, and it requires great care to deal with it.

14 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Parenting in the Primary Years

If parenting your children is causing you to feel as though you are never quite getting it right, then you need to hear some valuable and simple advice from Katherine and Richard Hill. Katherine puts listeners at ease as she shares her stories of success and failure too, in her…

13 Oct 2019 6PM 25 min

Praying for Your Daughter

Praying for your daughter is essential! Teri Lynne Underwood encourages you to lift your daughter to the Lord, especially in terms of her identity, her heart, her relationships and her purpose. She urges you to pray, then get out of the way and let God work on your daughter.

10 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Bringing Home the Prodigals (Part 2 of 2)

God is always ready to run to those who’ve turned away. Rob Parsons looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son, giving us hope for the day, when our prodigals finally come home.

9 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Bringing Home the Prodigals (Part 1 of 2)

Is your heart broken over seeing a loved one walk away from their faith? Rob Parsons reminds us to turn to our heavenly Father while we’re waiting. Tune in for a challenging message of hope for anyone who loves a prodigal.

8 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Making Peace with Unfulfilled Dreams

As a kid, you had big hopes and dreams for your life. And then, reality set it. Chrystal Evans Hurst shares how she had to place her aspirations aside first, as a teenage single mother, then again later in life when she became the breadwinner for her family. You’ll be…

7 Oct 2019 6PM 27 min

A Mother’s Influence on Her Son (Part 2 of 2)

Think about all the transitions that boys make from toddler to teenager. As a mom, it’s hard to let go of one growth phase and move on to the next. But, when you’re raising boys, it’s essential … not only for them, but for your sanity, too! Learn more about…

7 Oct 2019 6AM 26 min

Craving God, Not Food

It’s easy to become fixated in your relationship with food…counting calories, overeating, or turning to certain meals for comfort. You’ll be challenged to identify possible “food fixations” and get help with understanding the spiritual, mental and physical reasons for those obsessions.

6 Oct 2019 6PM 27 min

Love and Marriage - (Part 2 of 2)

How would you describe your marriage? A flourishing garden - or a thirsty flower? Care For The Family's Rob Parsons talks about married life - as it really is! He shares insights for overcoming marital boredom and loneliness - as well as how to make your marriage blossom again! It's…

3 Oct 2019 6PM 23 min

Love and Marriage - (Part 1 of 2)

How would you describe your marriage? A flourishing garden - or a thirsty flower? Care For The Family's Rob Parsons talks about married life - as it really is! He shares insights for overcoming marital boredom and loneliness - as well as how to make your marriage blossom again! It's…

2 Oct 2019 6PM 23 min

Bringing Home the Prodigals (Part 1 of 2)

Is your heart broken over seeing a loved one walk away from their faith? Rob Parsons reminds us to turn to our heavenly Father while we’re waiting. Tune in for a challenging message of hope for anyone who loves a prodigal.

2 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min

Guiding Your Young Adult to Vibrant Faith

You play an influential role in the life of your teen and college-age child! You’ll learn how to move from a place of control to influence, the importance of prayer, and how you can help your child to thrive spiritually during college.

1 Oct 2019 6PM 26 min