Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.

 

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Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God&rsquo;s heart for orphans.&nbsp;When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.
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Joyfully Embracing God’s Children (Part 1 of 2)

People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.
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People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-21?refcd=2503603">Receive a copy of People Skills and an audio download of "Transform Your Relationships Through Better Communication" 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/transform-your-relationships-through-better-communication">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>

Transform Your Relationships Through Better Communication (Part 1 of 2) 

Most Christian parents want their children to grow up with a strong faith—but it can be hard to know how to nurture that faith in everyday life. Tim Shoemaker shares creative and practical ways parents can make family devotions engaging, memorable, and meaningful for kids of all ages. You’ll discover how simple, intentional moments at home can help pass faith to the next generation while also growing parents in their own walk with God.
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Most Christian parents want their children to grow up with a strong faith&mdash;but it can be hard to know how to nurture that faith in everyday life. Tim Shoemaker shares creative and practical ways parents can make family devotions engaging, memorable, and meaningful for kids of all ages. You&rsquo;ll discover how simple, intentional moments at home can help pass faith to the next generation while also growing parents in their own walk with God. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-20?refcd=2502411">Receive a copy of "The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 2" and an audio download of "More Unforgettable Faith Lessons to Do with Your Kids" 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/more-unforgettable-faith-lessons-to-do-with-your-kids">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>

More Unforgettable Faith Lessons to Do with Your Kids

Teen moms face tremendous challenges – from difficulties finding housing, education, and childcare to dysfunctional families and generational poverty. Lisa Steven shares her story of becoming a mom at 17. After becoming involved with MOPS, Lisa realized there were no resources for parenting teen moms who needed a place to live. She started Hope House. Over the last twenty years, God provided in miraculous ways. Hope House now serves over 280 women with GED classes, self-sufficiency programs, residential facilities, and childcare. An amazing story of God’s provision and faithfulness!
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Teen moms face tremendous challenges &ndash; from difficulties finding housing, education, and childcare to dysfunctional families and generational poverty. Lisa Steven shares her story of becoming a mom at 17. After becoming involved with MOPS, Lisa realized there were no resources for parenting teen moms who needed a place to live. She started Hope House. Over the last twenty years, God provided in miraculous ways. Hope House now serves over 280 women with GED classes, self-sufficiency programs, residential facilities, and childcare. An amazing story of God&rsquo;s provision and faithfulness! <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-17?refcd=2502408">Receive a copy of "A Place to Belong " and an audio download of "One Teen Mom's Journey to Making a Difference" 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/one-teen-moms-journey-to-making-a-difference">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>

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