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

"An affair is the murder of a marriage." Pastor Gary Thomas explains how extra-marital affairs develop and how to avoid them. He also offers hope and healing for spouses who want to restore their relationship.

 

Making Your Marriage a Fortress

 

Hope Restored

 

Steps to An Affair PDF

 

Counseling Consultation & Referrals

 

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"An affair is the murder of a marriage." Pastor Gary Thomas explains how extra-marital affairs develop and how to avoid them. He also offers hope and healing for spouses who want to restore their relationship.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don_daily-broadcast_product-2026-02-17?refcd=235807">Making Your Marriage a Fortress</a>
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<a href="https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/?refcd=235807">Hope Restored</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/STEPS-TO-AN-AFFAIR.pdf?refcd=235807">Steps to An Affair PDF</a>
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<a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/?refcd=235807">Counseling Consultation &amp; Referrals</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb 28 - Feb 29. 2025

Middle school can be tough. Kids face bullying, first crushes, and the pressure to have the right clothes or the latest tech—all while trying to figure out who they are. Dr. Heather Holleman steps into the world of teen girls to help you better understand what your daughter is experiencing. She also offers practical tools to help your daughter build a strong, confident identity rooted in Christ. Then David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, and his ministry partner, Bill High, share their secrets to leaving a lasting family legacy. Learn about transferring family values to your children and grandchildren. Hear David’s inspiring stories of stewarding his business and family with a long-term mindset.

 

3-Book Elita Brown Series Bundle

 

Brio

 

The Legacy Life

 

Age and Stage – Grandparenting

 

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Middle school can be tough. Kids face bullying, first crushes, and the pressure to have the right clothes or the latest tech&mdash;all while trying to figure out who they are. Dr. Heather Holleman steps into the world of teen girls to help you better understand what your daughter is experiencing. She also offers practical tools to help your daughter build a strong, confident identity rooted in Christ. Then David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, and his ministry partner, Bill High, share their secrets to leaving a lasting family legacy. Learn about transferring family values to your children and grandchildren. Hear David&rsquo;s inspiring stories of stewarding his business and family with a long-term mindset.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-02-09?refcd=2431901">3-Book Elita Brown Series Bundle</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/brio-magazine-1-year-6-issues/?refcd=2431901">Brio</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-01-30?refcd=2431901">The Legacy Life</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-grandparenting/?refcd=2431901">Age and Stage &ndash; Grandparenting</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Feb 21. - Feb 22. 2025

How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family

 

What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships

 

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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-01-26-t?refcd=2428201">How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit</a>
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<a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/?refcd=2428201">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/coming-home-an-invitation-to-join-gods-family/?refcd=2428201">Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God&rsquo;s Family</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/live-it-post/what-the-bible-says-about-5-sins-that-tear-relationships-apart/?refcd=2428201">What Does the Bible Say About Sin: 5 Sins that are Hurting Your Relationships</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec 6. - Dec 7. 2025

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