Focus on the Family Broadcast

Speaker Patricia Ashley shares 12 biblical points about marriage, interspersed with stories from her own marriage, which was completely "dead" until being restored by God. (Part 1 of 2) (Original Air Date 05/09/1995) Get a copy of today's broadcast: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-21?refcd=1081704 Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/experiencing-a-fulfilled-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/

Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane reveal how technology is changing our kids—impacting the brain, relationships, and safety. (Part 2 of 2) Get our guests' book "Screen Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-19?refcd=1081207 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/helping-our-kids-manage-technology-well-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. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane reveal how technology is changing our kids—impacting the brain, relationships, and safety. (Part 1 of 2) Get our guests' book, "Screen Kids", for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-19?refcd=1081207 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/helping-our-kids-manage-technology-well-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/

Pastor David Gudgel explains how parents can influence their teen and young adult children to avoid the risks of cohabitation and instead choose God's design for marriage in a discussion based on his book "Before You Live Together: Will Living Together Bring You Closer or Drive You Apart?" Get Dr. Gudgel's book "Before You Live Together" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-16?refcd=1080406 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/does-living-together-help-or-hurt/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jodie Berndt, best-selling author of the "Praying the Scriptures" book series, offers parents guidance for how they can more frequently and effectively pray for their children's faith, wisdom, self-discipline, character, life purpose, and more. (Part 2 of 2) Get Jodie's book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-14?refcd=1080508 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/praying-scripture-over-your-childs-life-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/

Jodie Berndt, best-selling author of the "Praying the Scriptures" book series, offers parents guidance for how they can more frequently and effectively pray for their children's faith, wisdom, self-discipline, character, life purpose, and more. (Part 1 of 2) Get Jodie's book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-14?refcd=1080508 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/praying-scripture-over-your-childs-life-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/

Describing how his world was turned upside down when his son was diagnosed with severe autism, Jason Hague talks about living with a broken heart and seemingly unanswered prayer, and shares lessons he's learned about the challenges and joys of parenting a child with special needs while relying on God for strength and hope. Get Jason Hague's book "Aching Joy" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-13?refcd=1080605 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/fighting-for-joy-as-a-special-needs-parent/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Patrick Schwenk and his wife, Ruth, offer help for maintaining a thriving marriage amidst the demands of parenthood in a discussion based on their book "For Better or For Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse With Kids in the House." (Previous air date: Oct. 27, 2017) Get the Schwenks' book "For Better or For Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-12?refcd=1081004 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/loving-your-spouse-in-the-midst-of-parenthood/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In a lighthearted but insightful conversation based on her book "The Cranky Mom Fix," Becky Kopitzke describes how frustrated moms can identify what triggers their anger, embrace forgiveness and grace, and offer kinder, gentler responses to their children for a more peaceful home. Get Becky's book for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-09?refcd=1076505 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/ditching-the-cranky-monster-mom/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren. (Part 2 of 2) (Original air date: Oct. 29, 2015) Get Ron Deal's book "The Smart Stepfamily Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-07 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/improving-your-marriage-as-a-blended-family-couple-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/

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren. (Part 1 of 2) (Original air date: Oct. 28, 2015) Get Ron Deal's book "The Smart Stepfamily Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-07 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/improving-your-marriage-as-a-blended-family-couple-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/

If you're a Christian who struggles with feelings of inadequacy when it comes to evangelism or guilt for not doing more to share your faith, listen in as Dr. Mike Bechtle offers encouragement, explaining why there's no prescribed method that's 'best,' and that God can use your unique personality to accomplish the same goal. (Part 2 of 2) Get Dr. Bechtle's book "Evangelism for the Rest of Us" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-05 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/using-your-unique-personality-to-share-your-faith-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/

If you're a Christian who struggles with feelings of inadequacy when it comes to evangelism or guilt for not doing more to share your faith, listen in as Dr. Mike Bechtle offers encouragement, explaining why there's no prescribed method that's 'best,' and that God can use your unique personality to accomplish the same goal. (Part 1 of 2) Get Dr. Bechtle's book "Evangelism for the Rest of Us" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-05 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/using-your-unique-personality-to-share-your-faith-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/

Christian apologist and best-selling author Lee Strobel shares his story of coming to faith in Christ, and then examines the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, addressing questions like: "Was Jesus' death a sham?" "Was His body really absent from the tomb?" and "Was Jesus seen alive after His death on the cross?" Get Lee's book "The Case for Easter" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-02 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/examining-the-evidence-of-easter/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Author Becky Kiser offers practical guidance for making special days – including holidays, birthdays, and summer vacation – more meaningful and enjoyable for your family. Jim Daly's wife, Jean, joins the conversation to share her suggestions. Get Becky's book "Sacred Holidays" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-04-01 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/enjoying-special-days-with-your-family/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/