What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.”
Come on Home
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Parents' Guide to Technology 2026
BePresent – Plugged In App Review

What&rsquo;s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it&rsquo;s not perfection &ndash; it&rsquo;s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You&rsquo;ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, &ldquo;Your family doesn&rsquo;t have to be perfect to be strong.&rdquo; <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-15?refcd=2502703">Come on Home</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-learn-about/?refcd=2502703">Age and Stage eNewsletters</a> <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/?refcd=2502703">Parents' Guide to Technology 2026</a> <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/bepresent-screen-time-app-review/?refcd=2502703">BePresent &ndash; Plugged In App Review</a>

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

Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family 

Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through these experiences. He provides encouragement and hope for couples who are currently struggling, as well as offering a preparatory warning to couples who haven’t yet faced a crisis and need to know that such crises are inevitable.
Making Your Marriage a Fortress
Hope Restored
Don’t Let the Storms of Life Wash Your Marriage Away
Dealing With Emotional Crises in Marriage

Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through these experiences. He provides encouragement and hope for couples who are currently struggling, as well as offering a preparatory warning to couples who haven&rsquo;t yet faced a crisis and need to know that such crises are inevitable. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-06?refcd=2516709">Making Your Marriage a Fortress</a> <a href="https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com?refcd=2516709">Hope Restored</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/dont-let-the-storms-of-life-wash-your-marriage-away/?refcd=2516709">Don&rsquo;t Let the Storms of Life Wash Your Marriage Away</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/dealing-with-emotional-crises-in-marriage/?refcd=2516709">Dealing With Emotional Crises in Marriage</a>

Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life 

Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.
Boundaries with Kids
Age and Stage eNewsletters
Speak to a counselor 
For more great parenting content, check out our Practice Makes Parent podcast 

Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He&rsquo;ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-08?refcd=2516412">Boundaries with Kids</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-learn-about/?refcd=2516412">Age and Stage eNewsletters</a> <a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com?refcd=2516412">Speak to a counselor </a> <a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/practice-makes-parent/?refcd=2516412">For more great parenting content, check out our Practice Makes Parent podcast </a>

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries 

British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Then Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Christ. Hear his encouragement to meet people where they are, live as authentic examples of Jesus in everyday life, and make a lasting impact for the gospel.
Jesus Christ – The Truth
J.John Audio Collection
Everyday Revolutionary
ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God&rsquo;s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Then Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Christ. Hear his encouragement to meet people where they are, live as authentic examples of Jesus in everyday life, and make a lasting impact for the gospel. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-13?refcd=2509002">Jesus Christ &ndash; The Truth</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/j-john-collection-signup?refcd=2509002">J.John Audio Collection</a> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-06?refcd=2509002">Everyday Revolutionary</a> <a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/refocus-with-jim-daly/?refcd=2509002">ReFOCUS with Jim Daly</a>

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