Gary Thomas has identified 9 “pathways” or spiritual temperaments in which we experience God best. Some people who feel most connected to God in nature, others love celebratory worship. And some experience God by caring for others. Gary emphasizes we can learn and grow spiritually from these different temperaments.



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Gary Thomas has identified 9 “pathways” or spiritual temperaments in which we experience God best. Some people who feel most connected to God in nature, others love celebratory worship. And some experience God by caring for others. Gary emphasizes we can learn and grow spiritually from these different temperaments.
 
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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.

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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 02-03 2024

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process.

 

The Mindful Marriage

 

Hope Restored

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration

 

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Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It&rsquo;s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-05-05?refcd=2483901">The Mindful Marriage</a>
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<a href="https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/?refcd=2483901">Hope Restored</a>
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<a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/?refcd=2483901">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/4-healing-prayers-for-marriage-restoration/?refcd=2483901">4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: May 23. - May 24. 2026

Dr. Kathy Koch addresses parent-child relationships after the child reaches the adult stage. She discusses how to recognize the signs of unhealthy expectations and how to strengthen those relationships. Kathy explores subjects such as the importance of breaking free from codependency, healthy grandparenting, and not idolizing your children.

 

Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children

 

Declaration of Release

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children

 

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Dr. Kathy Koch addresses parent-child relationships after the child reaches the adult stage. She discusses how to recognize the signs of unhealthy expectations and how to strengthen those relationships. Kathy explores subjects such as the importance of breaking free from codependency, healthy grandparenting, and not idolizing your children.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-04-29?refcd=2481802">Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Declaration-of-Release.pdf?refcd=2481802">Declaration of Release</a>
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<a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/?refcd=2481802">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/redrawing-boundaries-with-adult-children/?refcd=2481802">Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: May 16. - May 17. 2026

Pastor Ted Cunningham brings hilarious encouragement to moms by urging them to stop stressing out over non-essential decisions, and start actively seeking out a more lighthearted approach to life. Then based on his book, Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God. Couples will be encouraged that they’re not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them.

 

A Love That Laughs

 

Defending Your Marriage

 

The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection

 

Reactive Cycle Assessment

 

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Pastor Ted Cunningham brings hilarious encouragement to moms by urging them to stop stressing out over non-essential decisions, and start actively seeking out a more lighthearted approach to life. Then based on his book, Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy&rsquo;s lies with the truth of God. Couples will be encouraged that they&rsquo;re not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-05-09?refcd=2476404">A Love That Laughs</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-04-13?refcd=2476404">Defending Your Marriage</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/the-focus-on-the-family-comedy-collection-signup-2/?refcd=2476404">The Focus on the Family Comedy Collection</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/reactivecycleassessment/?refcd=2476404">Reactive Cycle Assessment</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Nov. 02-03 2024

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