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Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 06, 2026

Understanding God's Heart for Stepfamilies (Part 2 of 2)

Stepfamily life comes with unique challenges and Laura Petherbridge understands them firsthand as both a stepdaughter and a stepmom She addresses common questions about co-parenting step-siblings and what blending really looks like in everyday life Drawing on her one-of-a-kind resource Stepfamilies of the Bible Laura shares timeless wisdom to encourage and equip your unique family Get Stepfamilies of the Bible free with your gift Overcome Common Challenges in Blended Families -- Join Smart Stepfamilies founder Ron Deal for this series of seven short videos He'll offer insightful practical tips to help you and your loved ones experience harmony in your [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 06, 2026

Your Marriage Needs Friends: Luke & Kristina Middendorf

You moved Your old friends are three states away Your calendar's full but your phone's pretty quiet How to meet new people as an adult and actually build friendships that last FamilyLife president Luke Middendorf and his wife Kristina join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to get real about starting over awkward invitations and the difference between having acquaintances and having people who know you Show Notes and Resources Restoring Your Spiritual Passion by Gordon MacDonald Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 06, 2026

Wax Free . . . Sun Tested Part 1 (Titus 3:12–15)

Share a commentYou can learn a lot about a person by what they do when the spotlight hits the cracks We start with an unforgettable picture from the ancient world glass and pottery tested by sunlight to reveal what's real and what's been patched with wax That image becomes our doorway into Paul's closing words to Titus and the kind of sincere faith that refuses to pretend We slow down over one small word in Titus that most readers rush past or Paul tells Titus he will send Artemis or Tychicus which means he has not decided yet We talk [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 05, 2026

Understanding God's Heart for Stepfamilies (Part 1 of 2)

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 05, 2026

Married and Lonely? Luke & Kristina Middendorf

You found your person So why do you still feel so alone Loneliness in marriage can turn your spouse into your therapist best friend and entire support system That's a heavy load for two people FamilyLife president Luke Middendorf and his wife Kristina join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share how isolation resentment and one painfully honest conversation exposed what their marriage was missing Show Notes and Resources Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all social platforms Facebook Instagram YouTube Find resources from our podcast [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 05, 2026

Warning: Two Strikes and You're Out Part 2 (Titus 3:10–11)

Share a commentChurch division rarely starts with a big public blowup It starts with a slanted perspective a confident voice and a steady drip of you won't believe what I heard that slowly recruits people into sides We dig into Paul's instructions in Titus for the moment when conflict stops being a misunderstanding and becomes a pattern that threatens the health of the whole congregation We talk about the three markers Paul uses for a factious person and why perverted here is not about scandalous rumors but about a mind turned around From there we get practical about what a [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 04, 2026

Maximizing the Happiness in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

While writing her book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages Shaunti Feldhahn did a massive research study involving thousands of married couples Her follow-up interviews with hundreds of couples who had the happiest marriages revealed some simple attitudes and actions that can help your marriage today Get The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages free with your gift Simple Habits for Marital Happiness -- Build a happy marriage with this free video series You'll learn four foundational fall in love habits how to overcome marital complacency how-to's for connecting through the day and more Get More Episode Resources Do [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 04, 2026

How to Trust God in Hard Times: Dane Ortlund

When life caves in easy answers don't cut it How do you trust a God you can't always understand Pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to unpack how to trust God in hard times when pain feels pointless prayers seem unanswered and you're deciding whether suffering will pull you toward God or push you away Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 04, 2026

Warning: Two Strikes and You're Out Part 1 (Titus 3:10–11)

Share a commentSome conflicts in a church are honest misunderstandings Others are something else entirely a person who knows exactly what they're doing enjoys the heat of controversy and keeps spreading a slanted version of the story We take on that uncomfortable reality using a surprising starting point warning labels the lawsuits that drive them and the way we all ignore signals until the damage is done If you've ever watched gossip spread like an infection and wondered why it was so hard to stop this conversation names the pattern out loud From there we settle into Titus - and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 03, 2026

Navigating the Storms of Life with Howard Dayton

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 03, 2026

Maximizing the Happiness in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 03, 2026

Sorry. Again. How to Really Repent: Dane Ortlund

You're sorry again for the same thing So what does actual repentance look like If you're wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight He gets real about owning what's actually inside us and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we're meant to be Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 03, 2026

Learning the Art of Refusal Part 2 (Titus 3:9)

Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 02, 2026

How to Find and Fulfill God’s Special Purpose for Your Life

What if the security peace and purpose you've been searching for don't come from your circumstances accomplishments or the approval of others Heather Holleman explores what it means to be chosen by God and how that truth can transform the way you face hardship build relationships and live out your calling Discover the freedom that comes from knowing you are God's treasured possession Get Chosen for Christ free with your gift Heather Holleman Audio Collection -- Dive deeper with Heather Holleman through this free collection of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly episodes Explore practical faith-filled insights on understanding [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 02, 2026

Spiritually Stuck? Why Trying Harder Isn’t Working: Dane Ortlund

You read your Bible You pray You try harder So why do you still feel spiritually stuck If you're wondering how to grow spiritually pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to challenge our instinct to pile on more effort What if real change isn't about doing more but going deeper into what you already have in Christ Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 02, 2026

Learning the Art of Refusal Part 1 (Titus 3:9)

Share a commentSome of the loudest fights in church life are not about clear sin or clear doctrine They are about the debatable space where the Bible barely nods where preferences harden into platforms and where people start taking sides and taking shots We want better for our churches and for our own souls so we open Titus and ask a simple question what belongs on a Christian's tray and what should be refused on purpose We talk about the difference between what is popular and what is profitable and why Paul calls certain disputes worthless even when they feel [... more]

Living in the Light

Anne Graham Lotz

November 01, 2026

Living In The Light - 11/1/2026

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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 30, 2026

How Do I Prepare the Next Steward? with David Wills

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 30, 2026

Simple Strategies to Build Financial Peace for Your Family

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news it's easy for families to feel stressed about money In fact after surveying nearly women Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future Crystal is no stranger to this stress Early in her marriage to Jesse they struggled to pay the bills after job opportunities fell through leaving them scrabbling to provide for themselves and their two young kids Through careful money habits and decisions they moved from scraping by to thriving establishing foundational habits that [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

October 30, 2026

Secret Struggles of Christian Women: Drs. Juli Slattery & Joy Skarka

She loves Jesus She has good friends And there's still one part of her life she hopes nobody ever asks about Christian women and their private sexual struggles rarely make it into the same conversation Dr Juli Slattery and educator Dr Joy Skarka join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk candidly about secrecy shame sexual habits and what it means to be fully known without running for cover Show Notes and Resources Her Freedom Journey A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com [... more]