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Is October too early for Christmas music? Jim Daly shares why the Christmas message is great to hear any time of year. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Rob Jackson shares two extremes’ parents might take if their child confesses to living an LGBT lifestyle. Listen to today's broadcast When Grace Meets Conviction Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Rob Jackson addresses common questions parents have when their children identify with the LGBT lifestyle. Offering guidance rooted in faith and love, Rob discusses topics such as gender confusion, same-sex attraction, and approaching difficult conversations. He reminds listeners to find hope in God while navigating their child’s journey. Get "When Grace Meets Conviction" free with your gift From T...

Wildwood tells the tale of a girl’s high-stakes quest to save her baby brother from a forbidden forest. Should this animated adventure, from the makers of Coraline, pull your family into its wood? Trust Plugged In to give you all the moviegoing and woodland guidance you’ll need. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your fee...

What’s more important to your child? Toys? Or time with you? Jim Daly says, “Sure, children love exciting toys and trips, but more than anything they just want to spend time with you.” Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

When trust is broken in a marriage can it ever be restored? John Fuller sits down with Dr. Greg Smalley and Dr. Erin Smalley to explore how couples can move past broken trust and toward healing. They share practical wisdom from Dr. Henry Cloud on unprompted transparency, self-trust, and the ongoing work of repair. Get "Trust" free with your gift Learning to Build Healthy Trust  

What do you do when your child starts questioning everything you've taught them about faith? John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Jim Daly, Alisa Childers, and Tim Barnett to unpack the rise of "TikTok theology" and faith deconstruction among young people.  The Deconstruction of Christianity Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones

Rob Jackson has some helpful thoughts on if your child says they want to live an LGBT lifestyle. Listen to today's broadcast When Grace Meets Conviction Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Rob Jackson addresses common questions parents have when their children identify with the LGBT lifestyle. Offering guidance rooted in faith and love, Rob discusses topics such as gender confusion, same-sex attraction, and approaching difficult conversations. He reminds listeners to find hope in God while navigating their child’s journey. Get "When Grace Meets Conviction" free with your gift From T...

Balancing the warm feeling of a fall cider with chilly spookiness and humor, ‘Over the Garden Wall’ is a niche autumn tradition for some. But for kids, this miniseries has some skeletons in the closet. PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Danny and Rebecca speak with Pastor Jonathan Brozozog and his wife Joanne of Creative Church, and parents of eight. Your famiy is a team with Jesus as head coach. Here are practical ideas for communication—creating safe, phone-free rhythms, one-on-one time, listening, and using conversation. We'll also answer a listener’s question about spiritually leading teen daughters. Send this to someone...

Good feelings aren’t enough to sustain a marriage. Jim Daly shares why the tingles of a new relationship may be fun and exciting, but they’re temporary. True marital intimacy takes a lifetime to fully discover. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Dan Allender talks about how contempt is a killer of marriage. Listen to today's broadcast The Deep-Rooted Marriage Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Marriage is such a special bond, and a beautiful gift from God. But it doesn’t come without its challenges. Dr. Dan Allender teaches how you can work with your spouse to achieve true healing from past trauma to help strengthen your marriage. Get "The Deep-Rooted Marriage" free with your gift Healing Begins Here : Trauma has a way of lingering, not just in memory, but in the body, in patterns of th...

Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together. PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

How do Christians hold biblical convictions in a culture of outrage without becoming one of the loud voices? Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of Not My Circus, talks with Dave Stone about grace and truth, peacemaking and the fame, blame and shame games. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube Pastor Care Line Get Not My Circus H...

We all take wrong turns that put us in situations from which there’s no escape on our own. Jim Daly shares why, sooner or later, we all need someone to swoop in and save us. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

When you hear "boundaries in marriage," it might sound like building walls between you and your spouse. But what if the right boundaries actually keep your hearts more open? In this episode, John Fuller sits down with Greg and Erin Smalley to unpack why healthy boundaries are essential for emotional safety in marriage, from protecting your couple time to maintaining financial transparency and avoi...

Parenting a teenager can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to communication. In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Dr. Ken Wilgus, and Jessica Pfeiffer to unpack why communication breaks down during the teen years and how parents can rebuild the bridge.  Feeding the Mouth that Bites You Launch into the teen...

Dr. Dan Allender talks about how marriage is hard, but how no other relationship is as beautiful. Listen to today's broadcast The Deep-Rooted Marriage Explore more episode resources  If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.    

Marriage is such a special bond, and a beautiful gift from God. But it doesn’t come without its challenges. Dr. Dan Allender teaches how you can work with your spouse to achieve true healing from past trauma to help strengthen your marriage. Get "The Deep-Rooted Marriage" free with your gift Healing Begins Here : Trauma has a way of lingering, not just in memory, but in the body, in patterns of th...

The Happy Caravan’ is a wholesome channel with Christian themes, but it raises questions about how much is too much to share online. Read the full review. PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Abdu Murray explains the latest news about artificial intelligence and how Christians should respond. Listen in for insights on discerning when to trust AI generated answers, understanding deepfakes, and finding peace in the trustworthiness of Scripture. Get "Fake ID" free with your gift. How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality -- Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than any of us e...

This discussion will show the stark contrast between Karl Marx and evangelist Dwight L. Moody to help people understand the impact of Marxism in our culture. The discussion will help parents to better understand what their children are being taught, why Democratic socialism and communism are so attractive, and how we have to prepare our families for the future, pointing to the Gospel of Christ. Ma...

Has your spouse cheated on you? Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley host a conversation on infidelity recovery, focusing on when betrayed spouses feel stuck or unmotivated to heal. Joining them is Pastor Brad Hambrick, author of “True Betrayal: Nine Steps to Processing Your Spouse’s Infidelity.” This conversation dives into true transparency, accountability, and assessing deeper relational problems beyond...