You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! In this interview, Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.



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You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! In this interview, Dr. Ken Wilgus and mom Jessica Pfeiffer discuss the idea of planned emancipation—a system of freedoms and responsibilities aimed at successfully launching your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school and grades, screens and social media, and friendships and dating so that those teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.
 
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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: Nov. 22-23 2024

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.

 

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Best of 2024 Collection

 

Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?

 

Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage

 

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Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/best-of-broadcast-collection/?refcd=2201302">Best of 2024 Collection</a>
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<a href="https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/?refcd=2201302">Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage?</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/combating-the-lies-that-can-destroy-your-marriage-part-1-of-2/?refcd=2201302">Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 21 - Dec 22. 2024

The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation!

 

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Best of 2024 Collection

 

Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God’s Family

 

Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

 

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The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven&mdash;the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people&hellip;including you! You&rsquo;ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It&rsquo;s an exciting and encouraging conversation!
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/coming-home-an-invitation-to-join-gods-family?refcd=2196815">Coming Home: An Invitation to Join God&rsquo;s Family</a>
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/heaven-answering-kids-questions/?refcd=2196815">Heaven: Answering Kids&rsquo; Questions</a>
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Focus on the Family Weekend: Dec. 14 - Dec 15. 2024

Kathi Lipp encourages listeners to embrace the Sabbath, explaining that the Sabbath goes beyond just a day of rest to a spiritual practice involving connection and gratitude. She shares practical ideas to help listeners plan ahead so they can step back, take a breath, and find rest in God. Then J.John shares a heartfelt look at the gifts God offers us at Christmas: forgiveness for our sins and salvation through belief in His Son.



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Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)



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Kathi Lipp encourages listeners to embrace the Sabbath, explaining that the Sabbath goes beyond just a day of rest to a spiritual practice involving connection and gratitude. She shares practical ideas to help listeners plan ahead so they can step back, take a breath, and find rest in God. Then J.John shares a heartfelt look at the gifts God offers us at Christmas: forgiveness for our sins and salvation through belief in His Son.
 
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