One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith.

 

Love, Pray, Listen

 

7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print

 

Mary DeMuth’s Prayer Cards for Adult Children

 

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One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2025-11-18?refcd=2395401">Love, Pray, Listen</a>
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<a href="https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/7-Traits?refcd=2395401">7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/the-prodigal-morgan-weistling/?refcd=2395401">Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print</a>
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<a href="https://www.marydemuth.com/?refcd=2395401">Mary DeMuth&rsquo;s Prayer Cards for Adult Children</a>
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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: Dec 6. - Dec 7. 2025

Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to be.

 

The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection

 

The Source of Self-Worth

 

Christmas Stories Podcast

 

Take Focus Wherever Life Takes You!

 

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Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn&rsquo;t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself &ndash; just the way God made him to be.
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/the-focus-on-the-family-comedy-collection-signup/?refcd=2391405">The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/the-source-of-self-worth/?refcd=2391405">The Source of Self-Worth</a>
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<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/christmas-stories/?refcd=2391405">Christmas Stories Podcast</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/focus-on-the-family-app/?refcd=2391405">Take Focus Wherever Life Takes You!</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 29. - Nov 30. 2025

Ryan and Kayla North describe the joys and challenges of foster parenting and adoption. Then award-winning songwriter Tony Wood shares heartwarming reflections on the holiday season tied to our emotions, relationships, and God’s gift of Jesus Christ.

 

Wait No More Suitcase Bundles

 

Manger Throne

 

Christmas Stories Podcast

 

Help Deliver Hope and Joy!

 

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Ryan and Kayla North describe the joys and challenges of foster parenting and adoption. Then award-winning songwriter Tony Wood shares heartwarming reflections on the holiday season tied to our emotions, relationships, and God&rsquo;s gift of Jesus Christ.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-wnm-donate?refcd=2386701">Wait No More Suitcase Bundles</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2025-11-14?refcd=2386701">Manger Throne</a>
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<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/christmas-stories/?refcd=2386701">Christmas Stories Podcast</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/ffapl-25ye?refcd=2386701">Help Deliver Hope and Joy!</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov 22. - Nov 23. 2025

Based on his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary Thomas dismantles twelve key lies Christians believe that cripple their intimacy with God.

 

The Life You Were Reborn to Live

 

Truth Rising

 

Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day

 

Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God's Family

 

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Based on his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary Thomas dismantles twelve key lies Christians believe that cripple their intimacy with God.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2025-11-04?refcd=2382602">The Life You Were Reborn to Live</a>
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<a href="https://www.truthrising.com/?refcd=2382602">Truth Rising</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/cherishing-your-spouse-every-day/?refcd=2382602">Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/coming-home-an-invitation-to-join-gods-family/?refcd=2382602">Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God's Family</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec 6. - Dec 7. 2025

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