In today’s digital age, we spend more time on our phones than ever before. Jonathan McKee shares a variety of ways to encourage your children to build real-life connections beyond their screens. With tips for everyone in the family, this conversation offers great encouragement for creating those stronger bonds with the people around us.

 

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In today&rsquo;s digital age, we spend more time on our phones than ever before. Jonathan McKee shares a variety of ways to encourage your children to build real-life connections beyond their screens. With tips for everyone in the family, this conversation offers great encouragement for creating those stronger bonds with the people around us.
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Reconnect in Real Life: Tips to Reduce Screen Time

Every human is wired for emotional connection. And our earliest relationships with our parents, siblings, and others around us teach us when it’s safe to rely on someone to meet our needs. Pastor Kevin Thompson helps you understand how your formative years impact the way you connect with others, especially your spouse. With a better grasp on the attachment styles, you’ll learn how you can nurture a more secure connection with your spouse.
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Every human is wired for emotional connection. And our earliest relationships with our parents, siblings, and others around us teach us when it&rsquo;s safe to rely on someone to meet our needs. Pastor Kevin Thompson helps you understand how your formative years impact the way you connect with others, especially your spouse. With a better grasp on the attachment styles, you&rsquo;ll learn how you can nurture a more secure connection with your spouse. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-24?refcd=2518002">Receive a copy of the "Love Styles" bundle and an audio download of "Transform Your Marriage by Understanding Your Love Style" 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-marriage-by-understanding-your-love-style">Get more episode resources&nbsp;</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!</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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Pop culture is everywhere—shaping the way your kids see the world and often teaching lessons that go against God’s Word. Dr. Holly Brand explains why you as a parent play such a crucial role in helping your children develop a strong faith, discern truth from lies, and build godly character in the middle of today’s confusing culture. She’ll share how you can help your kids find their identity in Christ, work through doubts, and stand firm on God’s truth, even when life gets tough. Those small, intentional choices you make every day can have a lasting impact on your child’s heart and beliefs.
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Pop culture is everywhere&mdash;shaping the way your kids see the world and often teaching lessons that go against God&rsquo;s Word. Dr. Holly Brand explains why you as a parent play such a crucial role in helping your children develop a strong faith, discern truth from lies, and build godly character in the middle of today&rsquo;s confusing culture. She&rsquo;ll share how you can help your kids find their identity in Christ, work through doubts, and stand firm on God&rsquo;s truth, even when life gets tough. Those small, intentional choices you make every day can have a lasting impact on your child&rsquo;s heart and beliefs. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-21?refcd=2516704">Receive a copy of the "Christ &amp; Culture 2.0" bundle and an audio download of "Teaching Your Children How to Engage the Culture" 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/teaching-your-children-how-to-engage-the-culture">Get more episode resources&nbsp;</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!</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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Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, and destructive patterns. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds, strengthen relationships, and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God’s design for human flourishing.
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Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about&mdash;especially gratitude, truth, and hope&mdash;we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, and destructive patterns. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds, strengthen relationships, and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God&rsquo;s design for human flourishing. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-19?refcd=2516901">Receive a copy of the "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery" bundle and an audio download of "Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain" 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/renewing-your-mind-rewiring-your-brain">Get more episode resources&nbsp;</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!</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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