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In this inspiring episode, Pastor Chip Ingram invites listeners to rediscover the power of Christlike love in a culture marked by division and self-interest. Drawing from his book, I Choose Love, Chip shares practical ways believers can give, serve, obey, and care for others with humility and courage. This timely conversation will challenge you to reflect God’s heart by choosing love in everyday l...

Dr. Erin and Dr. Greg Smalley continue their discussion with Debra Fileta about emotional awareness, warning against “spiritual bypassing” that skips hard feelings with spiritual phrases. We also talk about the impact of trauma as either muting emotions or creating hypervigilance and “false alarms.” Healing your emotions can happen. Listen to this conversation and honestly ask "Where am I in all o...

How do you respond when your child makes a mistake? Jim Daly explains why the best parenting approach is discipline that’s firm without being harsh. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

A simple invitation to Calvary Chapel led to Joe Dallas hearing the gospel for the first time. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Gay Gospel?" Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager. After becoming a Christian, Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle, to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace. Joe explains how the combination of misleading, ‘pro-gay’ theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit prope...

Disney released a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation #Moana. But should you answer this movie’s Ocean call? Plugged In has all the Polynesian island and tattooed demigod details to help you decide. You’re Welcome! Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different personalities, praying through conflict over finances, and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss! Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage BUNDLE Ma...

Pastor Gary Thomas talks about how we should be building up the church - Christ's body. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Learn how to connect wi...

If your relationship with one of your children is broken, and you think it’s too late to repair the damage, think again. It’s never too late. But there is a catch. Jim Daly shares the key to mending a broken relationship. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

This month's theme is emotional safety. John Fuller, Dr. Greg and Dr. Erin Smalley, and guest Karen DeArmond Garner unpack the many forms abuse can take physical, verbal, and emotional why it's so hard to recognize, and how faith has been misused to keep victims trapped. A compassionate guide toward help and healing. Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse Speak with a Counselor Finding Hope In The A...

Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat. Mama Bear Apologetics Age and Stage eNewsletter Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital)

Pastor Gary Thomas explains the importance of being obedient. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Learn how to connect wi...

Quirky reporter Fiona Flash and her furry sidekick, Fluff, investigate stories and rumors to find the truth in every situation. Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

With retirement just days away, Bob takes on one last case when a mysterious tip claims this year’s Avery Awards are fixed! Follow Bob and Jesse as they chase shady informants, dodge foam darts, and drink root beer floats… all while discovering which episodes, actors, and scenes Adventures in Odyssey fans chose as the year’s best.

Do you have a favorite child? Probably! Are you a dolphin, elephant, or free-range parent? Do you know? Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James go through some recent research that explain, personality types, conscious and unconscious choices in your parenting. If you question your parenting, or if you're anxious about doing the right or wrong things, you'll learn a lot through this episode. 7 Trai...

Something is stirring in Gen Z. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with YWAM Orlando founder Michael Berg to talk about how you can disciple a generation that's hungry for spreading the gospel. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Godcaster Website Youth with a Mission Orlando Website

Do you prioritize spiritual health while neglecting emotional health? Have you intentionally aligned with the Holy Spirit when it comes to your feelings? Drs. Erin and Greg Smalley discuss cultural stigmas around expressing emotions with Debra Fileta, author of Are You Really Okay? They outline conversational levels, how to check in with your spouse, and what NOT to talk about on date nights. The...

Lysa TerKerust discusses her newest book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out. Making Peace with What I Can't Control Heal From the Wounds of Broken Trust Don't Walk This Road Alone – Speak With a Counselor Guiding Your Teen Into Adulthood Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?

What do you do when a giant red wasp invades your house and traps your mom in the pantry? If you're Average Boy, you gear up for battle! In this hilarious episode, AB shares the epic tale of his showdown with a winged "Stingasaurus" that turned an ordinary afternoon into a full-scale rescue mission. Jesse and AB also talk about the importance of courage, why facing your fears helps you grow and ho...

Alexandra Hudson explains that civility isn’t about being polite—it’s about recognizing the inherent dignity of others, even in deep disagreement. She shares how true civility requires moral courage: the willingness to engage in hard conversations, challenge what’s wrong, and still see opponents as equals, while rebuilding trust and connection in the fractured, polarized culture. She calls each of...

Rebekah Lyons reminds couples that you need to be intentional about cultivating community. Listen to today's broadcast. Get today's featured resource, "The Fight For Us." Explore more episode resources. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.  

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Listen in to find out how they shared and processed their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other more deeply. Receive a copy of "The Fight for Us" and an audio download of "Fighting for God's Best in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!...

Only innovation fueled by love elevates others and creates a better society. Jim Daly explains how anything can become a weapon without selflessness and grace for others. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.