Busy parents are so frantic and rushed today they are missing out on what’s most important — connecting with God and their kids. The Straubs offer practical help to families about slowing down, finding joy, living simply and even allowing yourself to experience some boredom. A good reminder about having more grace for each other and trusting God for the results.

 

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Busy parents are so frantic and rushed today they are missing out on what&rsquo;s most important &mdash; connecting with God and their kids.&nbsp;The Straubs offer practical help to families about slowing down, finding joy, living simply and even allowing yourself to experience some boredom.&nbsp;A good reminder about having more grace for each other and trusting God for the results.
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Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!

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8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids  (Part 1 of 2)

Chad Williams shares his experience of training to become a Navy SEAL, only to have his mentor killed in the line of duty in Iraq. When Chad graduated the incredibly grueling SEAL training, he was faced with depression and emptiness as he contemplated his future, and became lost in drunkenness. Hear how he found a new lease on life through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

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Chad Williams shares his experience of training to become a Navy SEAL, only to have his mentor killed in the line of duty in Iraq. When Chad graduated the incredibly grueling SEAL training, he was faced with depression and emptiness as he contemplated his future, and became lost in drunkenness. Hear how he found a new lease on life through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Quitting Isn't an Option: My Life as a Navy SEAL (Part 2 of 2)

Chad Williams shares his experience of training to become a Navy SEAL, only to have his mentor killed in the line of duty in Iraq. When Chad graduated the incredibly grueling SEAL training, he was faced with depression and emptiness as he contemplated his future, and became lost in drunkenness. Hear how he found a new lease on life through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Quitting Isn't an Option: My Life as a Navy SEAL (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey radio drama about a young man’s dream to become a successful radio DJ – but he gets bad advice about sharing other people’s secrets on air! Adventures in Odyssey also has a new animated film project, “Journey into the Impossible,” coming out in the fall of 2026.

 

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Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey radio drama about a young man&rsquo;s dream to become a successful radio DJ &ndash; but he gets bad advice about sharing other people&rsquo;s secrets on air! Adventures in Odyssey also has a new animated film project, &ldquo;Journey into the Impossible,&rdquo; coming out in the fall of 2026.
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3txqk7">Exciting things are happening with Adventures in Odyssey, and you can be a part of it all! Your gift will help finish and launch the new Adventures in Odyssey animated film called Journey into the Impossible! Any support you give will be a big help in this seemingly impossible mission.</a>
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