Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast 612643

Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott explain how you can improve your marriage by becoming emotionally healthy, and examine three key aspects of good emotional health.   Receive the Parrotts' book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and an audio of "Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

It’s more than a BBQ -- Lieutenant Colonel Allen West reminds us of the true meaning of Memorial Day – it’s an opportunity to and respect the of our armed forces who paid the ultimate price to defend the freedoms we enjoy in the United States.   Receive a CD of today's episode for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Popular marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis will help couples increase connection and reduce conflict by identifying what stage of life they’re in and how it impacts the intimate side of their relationship. These stages can include the fun honeymoon period, the sleepless season of having babies, the times when life is incredibly busy, and times when health issues might create barriers to intimacy.   Receive the book The Counterfeit Climax plus a free audio of “The Four Seasons of Intimacy in Marriage.” Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

OBGYN Dr. Bill Lile shares information about a new study that reveals the significant risks associated with the abortion pill. He and Robyn Chambers, Focus on the Family’s Vice President of Advocacy for Children, promote the incredible alternatives to abortion, informing women to pregnancy health centers for comionate help. They also discuss the successes of Option Ultrasound and the abortion reversal pill to save babies.    Honor the moms in your life this month by helping to rescue 11,800 babies and their mothers from abortion by May 31. Just $60 saves a life through the Option Ultrasound program.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder returns to tackle the topic of parenting one more time, in two episodes about forming habits that will give you effective results in your parenting. Jim and Randy discuss the “perfect” parent, why appropriate physical and emotional love with your children is vital, and the attitude of gratitude you can create in your child’s environment. They discuss cultivating a good social and spiritual life, as well as providing a positive environment for your child to feel safe in.   Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the audio of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder returns to tackle the topic of parenting one more time, in two episodes about forming habits that will give you effective results in your parenting. Jim and Randy discuss the “perfect” parent, why appropriate physical and emotional love with your children is vital, and the attitude of gratitude you can create in your child’s environment. They discuss cultivating a good social and spiritual life, as well as providing a positive environment for your child to feel safe in.   Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the audio of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much money you make.    Receive the book Your Money Made Simple plus a free audio of "Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Even with our high-tech world of communication and social media, people are desperately lonely. The reason is because God wired us for real human connection. Today, Becky Harling, is going to encourage you with ways to cultivate meaningful relationships with others – and equip you with the practical tools you need to do that.   Receive the book Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World plus a free audio of "Transforming Loneliness into Thriving Friendships" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

In this day and age of social media, cultural pressures, and searching for purpose, young girls are fighting for their lives. It’s up to us as parents to ground them in an identity in Christ and help them find their worth and value in God’s eyes. The best way to do that? Prayer! Stacey Thacker, mom of four daughters, explains the power of praying for our teen girls. By working through her SOFT method of praying, you’ll learn how to effective lift your daughter before the Lord and entrust her to His care.   Receive the book Praying for Teen Girls by Stacey Thacker plus a free audio of "The Power of Prayer in Your Daughter's Life" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. The Yerkoviches and Camerons call these ways we interact “love styles,” and they describe how we can overcome wounds of our past to improve and strengthen our relationships, especially in marriage.    Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. The Yerkoviches and Camerons call these ways we interact “love styles,” and they describe how we can overcome wounds of our past to improve and strengthen our relationships, especially in marriage.    Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Dr. Gregory Jantz developed a successful treatment center to help patients suffering with anxiety and depression. Ironically, he hit a wall and began to experience burnout. Speaking from experience, he shares 6 keys for overcoming burnout, using a whole-person approach. He prescribes personal inventory, healthy habits and diet, and spiritual renewal through Christ. He’ll help you to streamline your stress, reclaim your true self, find sanity through simplicity, and more to find replenishment.   Receive a copy of Beyond Burnout to Sexuality and an audio of "Overcoming Burnout to Find Balance and Hope" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

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.

Jay Payleitner is urging men to step up and be more intentional about learning to become the best husbands they can be to their wives. He offers practical suggestions and funny stories about the ups and downs of married life.   Receive Jay Payleitner's book 52 Things Wives Need From Their Husbands plus a free audio of "Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

There is hope and freedom in Christ for all who carry shame. Using Scripture, Dr. Erwin Lutzer helps you as a believer to overcome shame, replacing it with the beauty of God’s grace through Jesus’ death on the cross. Learn about overcoming secondhand guilt and the five steps to clearing your conscience in this spiritually uplifting conversation.   Receive the book The Power of a Clear Conscience plus a free audio of "Experiencing Freedom from Shame" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

There is hope and freedom in Christ for all who carry shame. Using Scripture, Dr. Erwin Lutzer helps you as a believer to overcome shame, replacing it with the beauty of God’s grace through Jesus’ death on the cross. Learn about overcoming secondhand guilt and the five steps to clearing your conscience in this spiritually uplifting conversation.   Receive the book The Power of a Clear Conscience plus a free audio of "Experiencing Freedom from Shame" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Your child is has spread her wings and is prepared to leave the nest…but are you ready? Marci Seither reminds you to breathe and trust God as you launch your child into the world. She’ll propose ways you can help siblings transition and give you thoughts on how to revitalize your marriage during this time.   Receive Marci Seither's book Empty Nest plus a free audio of "Preparing for the Empty Nest Years" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Bob and Wendy Griffith share their inspiring story of how God led them to foster three children and eventually add four children to their family permanently. They discuss the “power of one yes,” sharing how God multiplied their faithfulness within their church to see many other families get involved in foster care – and its lasting impact on the community. They’ll explain how everyone can be involved in blessing these children and foster care families by offering .   Receive the book Fostering Jesus plus a free audio of "Transforming Lives Through Foster Care" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

There is so much anger in the culture that people often prefer yelling at each other or posting an ugly comment on social media rather than getting to know their neighbor. But shouting won’t solve anything. Senator James Lankford says Washington DC is a reflection of the anger in America, and the way to turn the country around is by how we live our lives for Christ within our families and communities.   Receive the book Turnaround plus a free audio of "Turning Down the Anger and Turning Up the Light" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your . 

Today’s culture pushes couples to seek significance in careers, accomplishments and social media — all away from home and your family. Josh and Christi emphasize being “famous at home,” and making your marriage and kids your #1 priority.    Receive the book Famous at Home plus a free audio of "Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly helps families thrive.    Get More Episode Resources    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .