You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong – but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific “parenting scripts” for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child’s actions – good and bad!

 

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You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong &ndash; but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific &ldquo;parenting scripts&rdquo; for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child&rsquo;s actions &ndash; good and bad!
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In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.

Focus on the Family Weekend

Focus on the Family Weekend: Aug 23. - Aug. 24. 2025

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.
The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
Don't Walk This Road Alone – Speak With a Counselor
Share Your Story With Jim Daly
Overcoming Negative Thoughts

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=2529205">The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/?refcd=2529205">Don't Walk This Road Alone &ndash; Speak With a Counselor</a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0?refcd=2529205">Share Your Story With Jim Daly</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/brio/overcoming-negative-thoughts/?refcd=2529205">Overcoming Negative Thoughts</a>

Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain 

Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face—from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You’ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection.
Peace Pirates
What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen
How's Your Marriage Doing?
Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs

Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships &ndash; particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face&mdash;from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You&rsquo;ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-17?refcd=2516507">Peace Pirates</a> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-17?refcd=2516507">What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen</a> <a href="https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/couples-assessment?refcd=2516507">How's Your Marriage Doing?</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-learn-about/?refcd=2516507">Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs</a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-17?refcd=2516507"></a>

Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens

What if your child’s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child is uniquely wired with different kinds of intelligence – from the nonstop talker to the deep thinker, the music-maker to the curious questioner. Learn how to recognize your child’s natural strengths, nurture what makes them come alive, and stop unintentionally paralyzing their "smarts."
8 Great Smarts
7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs
Helping Your Child Develop Resilience

What if your child&rsquo;s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child is uniquely wired with different kinds of intelligence &ndash; from the nonstop talker to the deep thinker, the music-maker to the curious questioner. Learn how to recognize your child&rsquo;s natural strengths, nurture what makes them come alive, and stop unintentionally paralyzing their "smarts." <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-13?refcd=2516414">8 Great Smarts</a> <a href="https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/7-Traits?refcd=2516414">7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-learn-about/?refcd=2516414">Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/helping-your-child-develop-resilience-part-1-of-2/?refcd=2516414">Helping Your Child Develop Resilience</a>

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