Focus on the Family Broadcast

Kim Meeder shares her powerful testimony of how God used the steady love of horses to help her heal from the murder-suicide of her parents, and how she and her husband started a ranch to help troubled youth by pairing them with abused horses for mutual healing. Get Kim's book "Hope Rising" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-16?refcd=1143910 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/grabbing-hold-of-god/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes how socialism is seeping into our nation through critical race theory, cancel culture, and the suppression of free speech, and he encourages Christians to persevere in defending biblical values while exemplifying God's grace and love. (Part 2 of 2) Get Dr. Lutzer's book "We Will Not Be Silenced" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-14?refcd=1144418 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/engaging-the-culture-in-love-and-truth-part-2-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes how socialism is seeping into our nation through critical race theory, cancel culture, and the suppression of free speech, and he encourages Christians to persevere in defending biblical values while exemplifying God's grace and love. (Part 1 of 2) Get Dr. Lutzer's book "We Will Not Be Silenced" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-14?refcd=1144418 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/engaging-the-culture-in-love-and-truth-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

John Cooper of the popular rock band Skillet encourages listeners to stand strong for the Christian faith and to defend Biblical truth while he shares inspiring stories about how his own faith has grown over the years as he's witnessed the powerful work of God in his life. Get John Cooper's book "Awake & Alive to Truth" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-09?refcd=1142704 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/be-a-bold-witness-for-christ/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares valuable lessons he learned from four prominent father-figures he had during childhood and explains how God used difficult circumstances to set him on a different, more positive path as a father himself. Get Jim Daly's book "The Good Dad" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-10?refcd=1144404 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-importance-of-fathering-well/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Bill and Pam Farrel explain how the first five years of marriage can be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how the couple approaches communication and conflict. With humor and personal examples, they explain the differences between men and women, and the danger of addictions, such as videogames, which rob time from the relationship. (Part 2 of 2) Get the Farrels' book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-07?refcd=1142502 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/thriving-in-the-early-years-of-marriage-part-2-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Bill and Pam Farrel explain how the first five years of marriage can be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how the couple approaches communication and conflict. With humor and personal examples, they explain the differences between men and women, and the danger of addictions, such as videogames, which rob time from the relationship. (Part 1 of 2) Get the Farrels' book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-07?refcd=1142502 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/thriving-in-the-early-years-of-marriage-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Chad Robichaux, who served eight tours of duty in Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine, shares his perspective on the recent turbulent events in that country and describes his experiences with being part of a team that was able to help rescue nearly 12,000 stranded people. If you'd like a free consultation with a licensed, Christian counselor, of if you'd like some referrals to counselors in your area, click here: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/ Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/rescue-in-afghanistan-a-veterans-story/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A long-time investment banker and a mentor to millennials, Ken Costa shares from his vast experience valuable lessons he's learned about finding God's will and calling for our lives. Get Ken's book "Know Your Why" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-06?refcd=1142203 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/finding-gods-purpose-for-your-life/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Pastor Kevin Harney offers practical guidance for simplifying your life and maintaining a healthy margin in your busy schedule by focusing your energy on your highest priorities and saying 'no' to those of lesser importance. Get Kevin's book "No is a Beautiful Word" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-03?refcd=1142006 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/learning-to-say-no/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mac Owen and his wife, Mary, discuss their turbulent past marked by his hard core drug addiction, and how they came to experience God's grace and healing, which has not only restored their lives but has led to a recovery ministry for addicts and their family members. (Part 2 of 2) (Previous air date: Nov. 7, 2018) Get Mac and Mary Owen's book "Never Let Go" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-01?refcd=1139506 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/offering-hope-to-families-experiencing-drug-addiction-part-2-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mac Owen and his wife, Mary, discuss their turbulent past marked by his hard core drug addiction, and how they came to experience God's grace and healing, which has not only restored their lives but has led to a recovery ministry for addicts and their family members. (Part 1 of 2) (Previous air date: Nov. 6, 2018) Get Mac and Mary Owen's book "Never Let Go" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-01?refcd=1139506 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/offering-hope-to-families-experiencing-drug-addiction-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In a discussion based on her book "Awaking Wonder," Sally Clarkson explains how parents can effectively nurture a love for learning in their kids while also guiding their spiritual and moral development. Get Sally's book "Awaking Wonder" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-31?refcd=1134906 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/nurturing-your-childs-heart-and-mind/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Amy Ford offers encouragement and practical suggestions for becoming more involved in the pro-life movement, particularly for helping women facing an unplanned pregnancy who are considering abortion. Give a gift to help save a baby's life today and we'll say thanks with Amy Ford's book "Help Her Be Brave: Discover Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-30?refcd=1134505 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-you-can-join-the-pro-life-movement/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Kathi Lipp describes how a close call with a house fire inspired her to plan and prepare for difficult situations of all kinds. She offers practical steps your family can take toward emergency preparedness as a supplement to depending on God and abiding in His peace in the midst of life's storms. Get Kathi's book "Ready for Anything" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-27?refcd=1134709 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/preparing-your-family-for-any-situation/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/