It’s easy to fall into a cycle of correcting behavior problems instead of truly relating to your child. Pastor Bill Smith will help you draw out and guide your child – and ultimately build a deeper relationship.

 

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It&rsquo;s easy to fall into a cycle of correcting behavior problems instead of truly relating to your child. Pastor Bill Smith will help you draw out and guide your child &ndash; and ultimately build a deeper relationship.
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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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The Power of Gracious Words

Anxiety doesn’t have to be your story! Caroline Shankle and her mom, Melanie, open up about the real challenges facing teens – bullying, comparison, anxiety – and how to trust God with your future. You’ll be encouraged to “face your giants” with faith and courage, inspired by Caroline’s new devotional, The Lion and the Bear.

 

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Anxiety doesn&rsquo;t have to be your story! Caroline Shankle and her mom, Melanie, open up about the real challenges facing teens &ndash; bullying, comparison, anxiety &ndash; and how to trust God with your future. You&rsquo;ll be encouraged to &ldquo;face your giants&rdquo; with faith and courage, inspired by Caroline&rsquo;s new devotional, The Lion and the Bear.
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Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity

Marriage is not two people living in perfect harmony. Marriage is two imperfect people sharing the same house and the same thermostat! In this upbeat presentation, Pastor Doug Fields encourages us to resist the cultural concept of cutting difficult people out of our lives, especially when it comes to our marriage.

 

Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, Dr. Ken Wilgus, Doug Fields, Patricia Ashley, and Jay Payleitner!

 

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Marriage is not two people living in perfect harmony. Marriage is two imperfect people sharing the same house and the same thermostat! In this upbeat presentation, Pastor Doug Fields encourages us to resist the cultural concept of cutting difficult people out of our lives, especially when it comes to our marriage.
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/nurturing-the-heart-of-your-spouse-collection/?refcd=2456604">Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, Dr. Ken Wilgus, Doug Fields, Patricia Ashley, and Jay Payleitner!</a>
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Don't Cancel Your Marriage

Rhonda Stoppe wants to motivate godly moms to “step up” to be a powerful influence on their children and their children’s faith. She shares examples of “fearless, flawed, and faithful” moms in the Bible, whose stories can encourage mothers and families today.

 

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Rhonda Stoppe wants to motivate godly moms to &ldquo;step up&rdquo; to be a powerful influence on their children and their children&rsquo;s faith. She shares examples of &ldquo;fearless, flawed, and faithful&rdquo; moms in the Bible, whose stories can encourage mothers and families today.
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