Focus on the Family Daily

Children Learn as they play, but as importantly playing is an opportunity to connect with your child. Corrien Kruger offers encouragement and practical help to moms (and dads) on how to maximise your playtime with your kids.

Teasing in your family may seem fun — until it crosses the line! We’ll examine how teasing is often the result of selfish motives, and can make family members feel ridiculous, inadequate, and insignificant.

You can build a marriage that thrives—not just survives! Pro-football chaplains George and Tondra Gregory help you learn how to create a winning game plan for your relationship. You’ll hear practical strategies to strengthen your connection, deepen your commitment, and grow together through every season.

You can build a marriage that thrives—not just survives! Pro-football chaplains George and Tondra Gregory help you learn how to create a winning game plan for your relationship. You’ll hear practical strategies to strengthen your connection, deepen your commitment, and grow together through every season.

How do you balance appropriate tech use, setting healthy boundaries for your kids? Arlene Pellicane reveals how technology is changing our kids—impacting the brain, relationships, safety, and emotional health. You’ll gain some practical insight on ways to connect with your children in their tech-driven world.

How do you balance appropriate tech use, setting healthy boundaries for your kids? Arlene Pellicane reveals how technology is changing our kids—impacting the brain, relationships, safety, and emotional health. You’ll gain some practical insight on ways to connect with your children in their tech-driven world.

After you’ve spent 20 or 30 years with your spouse, it would be a shame to throw all those memories away. Dr. Gary Chapman helps your relationship thrive, by suggesting three key questions to ask your spouse, so you can both enjoy the decades to come.

After the children are grown, your marriage CAN thrive. Dr. Gary Chapman shares how to navigate job changes, health concerns, and the seasons of marriage, during the empty nest years. Trusted advice to stick with your spouse - “until death do us part”.

Discover the secret to living the Christian life. You don’t need to grab hold of something new, but simply discover what you already have in Christ and ask yourself a simple question: Who do you see in the mirror? See yourself through Jesus’ eyes!

No heartbreak can compare to the sting of losing a child. For Lindsey Dennis, she experienced that heartbreak twice, losing two children, just hours after they were born. She’ll describe her overwhelming grief and the hope she and her husband found in Christ, as they walked through some very dark days in their young marriage.

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in praying for the needs of others, we forget to pray for ourselves! You’ll learn how minimise the daily distractions of life and “abide in Christ,” so your prayers can be more effective!

Are you walking through a stressful season? Dr. Charles Stone shares powerful insights from neuroscience and the Bible to help you navigate tough times. Discover practical tools to manage stress and strengthen your faith along the way.

Former NFL tight end Benjamin Waston encourages first-time dads to be the man their wife and children need. A father’s role is a cornerstone in the family, and Benjamin - the father of seven children – reminds dads to be physically and emotionally present in the home.

Whether you had a great father or a mediocre one, do you feel equipped to be a good dad? Jim Daly shares the lessons he learned, growing up with three father figures, and how the Lord turned those bad experiences into motivation to ‘do better’ as a dad to his two sons.

Today’s families are often in a rush — and miss out on what’s most important! We’ll explore why your family needs more joy, interruptions, boredom, and grace — focusing on your relationships rather than your accomplishments!

Today’s families are often in a rush — and miss out on what’s most important! We’ll explore why your family needs more joy, interruptions, boredom, and grace — focusing on your relationships rather than your accomplishments!

Humour, practical advice, and personal stories as Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share the secrets to lifelong love. You’ll learn how to build strong communication habits, the roles of sacrifice and service in marriage, and how to keep your romance fresh and thriving.

Most parents are intent on not spoiling their children because they know how detrimental it can be to the child's character development, however, Hettie Brittz points out ways in which parents could be spoiling their children without even knowing it, and steers them away from some of the common mistakes parents make in this area.

If someone asked you why you were pro-life, would you have an answer? Scott Klusendorf outlines what pro-lifers need to know while speaking out against the practice of abortion.

Parenting is hard work – and no one does it perfectly! Amber Lia and Wendy Speake give practical advice for everyday parenting challenges like misbehaviour, sibling rivalry, and unforgiveness. They’ll teach you their effective method for responding calmly and biblically as a mom.

You won’t want to miss the inspiring insight of parenting coach, Hettie Brittz shares keys to becoming a supernaturally natural mom instead of buying into the myth of the Supermom. Don't give YOURSELF up for adoption just yet! Listen to the truth that you are the perfect mom for your kids.

What your children need most from you is a mom that loves Jesus. A reminder that when you feel like a failure as a mom, God loves you, He sees you, and you are enough in Jesus Christ.

Are you tired of your kids fighting and making a mess? Justin Earley, father of four boys, gets real about navigating the chaos of life with young kids...and having grace for them. He shares how to create a stable home and turn small moments into spiritual lessons.

He was a cold-case detective and former atheist. J. Warner Wallace shares how he used his investigative skills to explore Christianity, discovering the claims of the Bible are true. He’ll share about the cultural challenges for young people today – Gen Z in particular – and the importance of passing on our faith.

Jim Burns encourages you to slow down and enjoy life more, while focusing on Christ, your family, and other important relationships. Jim and his wife, Cathy, have both had bouts with cancer, but they’ve made it a priority to maintain joy and have fun, while reflecting on God’s beauty and building a lasting legacy.

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.

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!

If you’re wondering how to align scripture with your cultural beliefs, or you have never really questioned your cultural norms in light of God’s word. Our guest is Afica Mhlope who speaks with emboldened wisdom and insight into the two prominent cultural groups represented in South Africa and presents biblical truth on which Christians can firmly stand.

[ATTENTION: This program's material may not be suitable for young children.] Pornography hurts everyone who uses it! And today, women are at risk, too! We’ll offer godly hope and healing to couples who are facing a pornography addiction in their relationship. Hear about the risk to your marriage and learn about the steps to recovery.

[ATTENTION: This program's material may not be suitable for young children.] Your marriage needs a zero-tolerance for pornography! We’ll describe how pornography “hijacks” the brain and damages the relationship between husbands and wives. We’ll offer help for avoiding this dangerous lure and addiction!

Do you know how much work your pastor does for your church? We’re going to “peek behind the curtain” at some of the unique challenges facing pastors and their families. And we’ll recommend ways you can pray for and support your pastor!

Parents often have misplaced dreams for their kids – focusing on achievements rather than character. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you place an emphasis on WHO your children will become instead of WHAT they will become.

Parents often have misplaced dreams for their kids – focusing on achievements rather than character. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you place an emphasis on WHO your children will become instead of WHAT they will become.

Stephen Arterburn describes the difference between “middle age” and a mid-life crisis. He’ll caution you about potential pitfalls, such as isolating, or having your identity stuck in your profession. And, he’ll remind you that mid-life can be the most exciting time of your life, encouraging you to make the most of it, by serving Christ and others.

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into the two core needs of husbands and wives, helping you further understand your spouse. You’ll learn marriage essentials, such as conflict resolution and communication, to help you better love your spouse!

Everything has a secret code or password—including your spouse’s heart! Bill and Pam Farrel dive deep into the two core needs of husbands and wives, helping you further understand your spouse. You’ll learn marriage essentials, such as conflict resolution and communication, to help you better love your spouse!

Cynthia Tobias will share the pros and cons of having a strong-willed personality, and how women, especially, can learn to harness their strong will to stay in line with God’s plans. Learn how to be influential, but not domineering.

Question: Are you a trail-BLAZER, or a trail-WALKER? Cynthia Tobias explains that strong-willed women are trail-BLAZERS, but the world also needs the more compliant personalities, who tend to be the steady, reliable, trail-WALKERS.

When addiction steps in, your family may be turned upside down. Nishani Ford shares her dramatic story of her son’s drug addiction. She’ll encourage you as a parent and offer first steps toward hope and healing for your addicted loved one.

Kay Wyma reminds us that needing to belong to the right group, equating busyness with self-worth, and an unwillingness to forgive are false pressures in today’s culture that need to be replaced with God’s truth.

Many families feel overwhelmed today, but are we overwhelmed for the right reasons? Kay Wyma examines why we need God’s truth instead of cultural pressures of performance, beauty, and perfectionism.

We’ll examine the horrors of sexual assault - and how survivors can find new hope and healing from God. Two women will share their miraculous stories of recovery and offer practical encouragement to other survivors and their caregivers.

Two women will share honestly about their worst nightmare - being raped - and their long recovery from fear, depression, and feeling unworthy. Find out how God intervened in their lives, providing healing and hope for the future.