Pastor Doug Fields shares humorous stories about his own parenting journey, and offers nuts-and-bolts ideas on how to raise children who display confidence, good moral character and convictions, compassion, and competence. 

 

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Pastor Doug Fields shares humorous stories about his own parenting journey, and offers nuts-and-bolts ideas on how to raise children who display confidence, good moral character and convictions, compassion, and competence.&nbsp;
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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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Making Parenting Fun (Part 2 of 2)

Michael Johnson, the Dean of Dating at Future Marriage University, shares practical tools for young adults searching for a spouse. Learn how to develop a healthy mindset toward dating and build a mission into your relationship.

 

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Michael Johnson, the Dean of Dating at Future Marriage University, shares practical tools for young adults searching for a spouse. Learn how to develop a healthy mindset toward dating and build a mission into your relationship.
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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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