Family Life News - Special Features

Pastor Steve Dunmire with the Victory Highway Wesleyan Church talks about Gen Z's growing interest in church.

Roger Woodruff of Alfred Station has been collecting Christian literature in a hand-built chapel for more than 5 years to send to people in need all over the world. 

Tim Barton with Wallbuilders talks up America on her 250th birthday.

Wallethub spokesman Chip Lupo joins Family Life to discuss the best states for working dads in 2026

Scot Stutzman is principle of the Chautauqua Christian Academy in Jamestown, NY but that's not all he does.  He's penned a weekly column in the Jamestown Post-Journal that is changing lives all over the country.  

Family Life News Anchor Sarah Harnisch sits down with "Answers in Genesis" Education Specialist Roger Patterson to discuss how to handle a social media post by Donald Trump, after he posted an A.I. image that likened him to Jesus.  Learn more about the work of Answers in Genesis here .  

Focus on the Family Culture and Policy Analyst Jeff Johnston discusses the Kaley Chiles case and gently shares his personal story of voluntarily leaving a gay lifestyle; and what it took for him to make the decision to begin to walk away.  Learn more about Focus on the Family here .  Read Jeff's writing here . 

Pennsylvania State Representative Clint Owlett sat down with Family Life's Sarah Harnisch to go through the nitty gritty of Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026 Budget Address. 

Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" site gets more than a million hits a month as the team reviews movies, tv shows and music from a Biblical worldview. Associate Editor Paul Assay sits down with Family Life News Anchor Sarah Harnisch to announce their newest project: a free 125-page tech guide with all the best tips to help parents navigate screen time with kids and teens.  To learn more, go...

Church security is the focus of a special 1-day training seminar on Jan. 31st in Clarion, PA.

Family Life News Anchor Sarah Harnisch sits down with Voice of the Martyrs Vice President Todd Nettleton to break down the history of Old Saint Nick as a persecuted Christian.  Learn more about the work of Voice of the Martyrs here . 

The Family Life news-crew takes a look back at the stories and events that shaped our lives in 2025.

What were the stories and events that shaped our lives in 2025.  Here's a look at the most influential news items the past 12 months.....enjoy !

Few things have made as big a splash in 2025 as A-I, but what sort of impact is it having on the church? We're talking about it next with Steve Dunmire, lead pastor of the Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post, NY.

Alex Nsengimana grew up in circumstances most of us can't image - a survivor of the Rwandan genocide in the 1990s. One of the first bright spots in his young life was receiving a shoebox from "Operation Christmas Child." Here, he shares his moving story to Family Life's Mark Webster. To learn more, click here :

In this episode, we follow up with Mike Stuligross of Walton, New York, back from a strong showing in a world competition for a sport many may not even know exists - indoor kite flying. He updates Family Life's Mark Webster about his experience competing in the World Indoor Kite Flying Championship in China.

Jerry Stewart and Brian Molitor of "Balanced Biologics" spotlight agriculture issues "in the news" the last Monday of every month on the Family Life "Noon Report"

Family Life's Bob Price sat down with Pastor Jay LaScolea to discuss how to process the death of Charlie Kirk. 

Mike Stuligross of Walton, New York is among the best in the world at an activity many may not even know exists - indoor kite flying. He spoke with Family Life's Mark Webster about how he got into a combination of sport and artistry ahead of competing in the World Indoor Kite Flying Championship in China.

The Colson Center and Focus on the Family have teamed up on a ground-breaking documentary on how Christians can still have a profound influence on the culture.   

On this Labor Day, 2025 ...Family Life News takes a look back at some of our more popular Mission Pulse features from over the summer.

Focus on the Family attorney Nicole Hunt talks about the significance of the Medina vs. Planned Parenthood Supreme Court decision.

Author Lisa Skinner offers advice on how to recognize the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and the best practices for caring for those impacted by it's affects on the brain.

Author Lisa Skinner offers advice on how to recognize the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and the best practices for caring for those impacted by it's affects on the brain.

Former Penn State nutritionist Dr. Rebecca Corwin talks to Family Life News about how God reveals himself through food.