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The strength of your marriage depends on its foundation.&nbsp;Howard and Danielle Taylor are seasoned marriage coaches who describe how to build your relationship on rock-solid principles from the Bible.&nbsp;They share relatable stories about communication mishaps, managing expectations, and reigniting fun and friendship in marriage.
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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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Discovering God's Design for Marriage

Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow.
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Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They&rsquo;ll share advice for parents navigating their children&rsquo;s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-04?refcd=2509205">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Middle School: The Inside Story" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/understanding-your-middle-schooler">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

Understanding Your Middle Schooler (Part 1 of 2) 

As believers in Christ, we’re called to share our faith—but many of us struggle with how to do that. And yet, sharing what the Lord has done in your life should be as natural as breathing. Ashley and Heather Holleman equip you to stand strong in your faith and help others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. They take on that “scary” word—evangelism—and offer practical, encouraging tips for sharing your faith with confidence and grace.
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As believers in Christ, we&rsquo;re called to share our faith&mdash;but many of us struggle with how to do that. And yet, sharing what the Lord has done in your life should be as natural as breathing. Ashley and Heather Holleman equip you to stand strong in your faith and help others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. They take on that &ldquo;scary&rdquo; word&mdash;evangelism&mdash;and offer practical, encouraging tips for sharing your faith with confidence and grace. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-03?refcd=2509102">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Sent" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-live-a-life-that-inspires-and-draws-others/">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

How to Live a Life that Inspires and Draws Others to Jesus

As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and shepherd them through the upheaval of change — and ultimately point them to the unchanging love and security of God.
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As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and shepherd them through the upheaval of change &mdash; and ultimately point them to the unchanging love and security of God. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-28?refcd=2503107">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Practical Advice for Helping Kids Through Life Changes" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/practial-advice-for-helping-kids-through-lifes-changes">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">We'd love to hear your story or comments about how Focus on the Family has made a difference. Please click below to leave a message for Jim Daly. Your story might inspire others, and we appreciate your voice!</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

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