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Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

December 10, 2025

Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son (Part 2 of 2)

Raising boys into manhood requires clear boundaries, rules, and a strong faith. Parents must guide their sons toward healthy masculinity, encouraging virtues like courage, perseverance, and tenacity. By emulating God's character and showing grace, parents can help their children develop a strong sense of identity and purpose. [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

December 09, 2025

Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son (Part 1 of 2)

Boys are being discouraged from being adventurous, taking risks, and embracing their natural tendencies, leading to a degradation of masculinity and unhealthy emotional and physical development. Dr. Meg Meeker emphasizes the importance of allowing boys to be boys, encouraging physical strength, and teaching them to be men who treat women well. She also stresses the need for parents to understand what their boys need, including emotional language and guidance from their fathers, and to give them space to mature and develop at their own pace. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 09, 2025

How Maurice Sendak Redrew Childhood in “Where the Wild Things Are”

Maurice Sendak, a renowned children's book artist, drew inspiration from his childhood experiences and observations of children to create iconic stories. His most famous work, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' challenged traditional notions of children's literature by dealing with complex emotions like anger and fear. Sendak's unique style and honesty in depicting childhood made him a beloved figure in the world of children's literature. [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

December 07, 2025

The Bible’s Influence on Faith, Family, and Culture — A Panel Conversation

A panel of believers shares how Scripture has shaped their lives and deepened their walk with God, discussing the importance of the Bible as a source of strength, hope, and guidance in a world looking for hope. [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

December 02, 2025

Q&A With Koloff- #251

Nikita Koloff, a former professional wrestler, shares his journey from a life of wrestling to a life of faith and ministry, highlighting his experiences with Man Camp, a men's ministry that has transformed countless lives. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 02, 2025

A Listener Recounts Spotting Satellites In The Sky With His Father in The Mountains of New Mexico

A young boy's first encounter with an artificial satellite in the mountains of New Mexico sparks a lifelong interest in space exploration and the cosmos. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 27, 2025

Tom Landry: A Story from “America’s Coach”

Tom Landry, the legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys, shares his personal story of spiritual transformation and how his faith brought him peace of mind and fulfillment, despite his great success in football. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 21, 2025

Finding Dixie Lee: A Grandson’s Search for a Lost Family Story

A retired history teacher shares a deeply personal story about his grandmother's secret shame of not being educated, and the journey he took to uncover the truth about his family's past, including the burial of his grandmother's infant daughter and the search for her grave. [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 18, 2025

Parenting Adult Children When They Walk Away from God (Part 1 of 2)

Mary Demuth shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and abuse, and discusses how parents can navigate their relationships with adult children who may be struggling with their faith or making poor life choices. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering control and finding identity in Christ, and offers practical advice on how to love and support adult children while also setting boundaries and allowing them to grow and make their own decisions. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 17, 2025

When Being Late to Thanksgiving Went Terribly Wrong

A man shares a humorous and relatable story about a disastrous Thanksgiving when he and his family were late for dinner due to a tree-cutting job, and how it has become a cherished family memory. [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

October 30, 2025

Trauma Healing: Unlocking Freedom Through Faith, Therapy, and Community

Ben Bennett shares his personal story of struggling with addiction, trauma, and mental health, and how he found healing through a journey of discipleship and understanding the seven longings. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, forgiveness, and seeking help in overcoming struggles and finding freedom. [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

October 27, 2025

Absurd Truth: Gavin Newsom's Fake Poor Childhood

Gavin Newsom's claims of poverty are called into question as his wealthy upbringing is exposed. Meanwhile, a musical satire of Anne Frank's story sparks controversy, with some praising its bold approach and others condemning it as tasteless and insensitive. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2025

The Day I Played Hockey with Wayne Gretzky (Hungover)

Sean Pronger shares his incredible story of growing up in Dryden, Ontario, where hockey was a way of life. He recounts his childhood playing hockey with his brother and idolizing Wayne Gretzky, who he eventually got to practice with, despite being hungover. Pronger's story is a testament to the power of determination and the importance of learning from one's mistakes. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 16, 2025

The Long Road to Belonging: Blair Linne’s Story

Growing up without a father can lead to poverty, identity crisis, and childhood trauma. Blair Lynn shares her personal story of being raised by a single mother and struggling with the absence of her father. She eventually finds faith and breaks the cycle of fatherlessness, inspiring others to do the same. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 13, 2025

Lava Girl Returns: Taylor Dooley on Fame, Family, and Acting Again

Taylor Dooley, the actress known for her role as Lava Girl in the 2005 film Shark Boy and Lava Girl, shares her story of growing up as a child actor and the challenges she faced, including rejection, identity issues, and the impact of her parents' decision to take her out of the business. She discusses how this experience led her to develop her faith and ultimately return to acting as an adult, with a new perspective and a sense of purpose. [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

October 13, 2025

Extended Interview: Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg reflects on his childhood growing up in a large, chaotic family in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, where he was exposed to the city's racial tensions and the Boston busing crisis. He discusses how this experience shaped him and influenced his music career with New Kids on the Block, as well as his acting career, including his role in the TV show Blue Bloods. Wahlberg also talks about the importance of family values and the impact of his show on its fans. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 09, 2025

The Man Who Built the World’s First Action Figure Museum

The Toy and Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, showcases a vast collection of action figures, with a focus on design and sculpting. Founder Kevin Stark shares his story of how he started collecting toys as a child and eventually turned it into a business, designing toys for companies like Mattel and Hasbro. The museum features exhibits on Batman, World War II, and other nostalgic topics, aiming to evoke a sense of childhood wonder and connection in its visitors. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 08, 2025

From Church Hymns to Hit Records: Pat Boone Remembers

Pat Boone recounts his rise to fame as a singer, from winning amateur hour contests to selling millions of records, and how his Christian upbringing and a cappella singing experience helped shape his unique voice and style. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 30, 2025

A Little Brother’s Prayer to Be as Big as His Big Brother

A man shares his personal story of prayer and faith, recalling his childhood desire to be as tall as his older brother, known as 'Moose', and how his prayers may have been answered. He reflects on the importance of talking to God with love and listening to his responses, and how this has shaped his relationship with his children and his faith. [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

September 30, 2025

Explosive Anger: My Journey - Dave Wilson

A couple shares their journey of overcoming chronic anger and forgiveness, revealing how unresolved issues from their past affected their relationship and how they found healing through prayer, self-reflection, and a four-step forgiveness process. [... more]