Focus on the Family Weekend

On Part 1 of this weekend's program, Shelia Erwin explains how parents can help their children discover and pursue God's purpose for their life in a discussion based on her book Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child's God-Given Talents. On Part 2, Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower, and her husband's tendency to be a rule-breaker, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested.

"Authentic Christianity: Counting the Cost"

This weekend, bible teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan shares inspirational lessons that can be learned from the Apostle Paul about living an authentic Christian life, changing the culture and serving the broken world around us.

"Combating the Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage"

In a discussion based on their book 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage, Drs. Greg Smalley and Bob Paul describe how cultural myths and fairy-tale expectations about marriage have a detrimental effect on couples, and how knowing and applying biblical truth can help those couples develop a thriving marriage.

Part 1: "Stepping Up to Help Others in Need"Part 2: "Overcoming Suburban Idolatry to Help Others"

In Part 1 of this weekend's program, Hal Donaldson offers encouragement to listeners who want to help others in need, but don't know where to start and doubt whether they can even make a real difference. In Part 2, Ashley Hales identifies the idols of suburbia – including consumerism, individualism, and safety – and describes how we can ensure God is our top priority, along with His mission of sharing the Gospel with our neighbors.

Part 1: "Learning to Love America Again"Part 2: "The Secret to Being a Happy Wife"

On Part 1 of this weekend's program, author Eric Metaxas discusses the importance of acknowledging both the mistakes and successes in our nation's history, and recognizing the heroic efforts of our Founding Fathers to establish a free society. On Part 2, Jen Weaver describes her journey of being an unhappy, discontent wife to becoming a joyful one experiencing greater fulfillment in her marriage in a discussion based on her book A Wife's Secret to Happiness.

"Overcoming the Obstacles of Cerebral Palsy"

On this weekend's program, Lisa Sexton discusses her experiences with raising her special needs son, Tyler. Lisa and Tyler also share their amazing story of how, with God's help, Tyler has overcome the limitations of his disability to become a physician.

Part 1: "Honoring Dad’s Impact on My Life"Part 2: "Confronting Others with Grace"

In celebration of Father's Day, Jim Daly and John Fuller offer encouragement and affirmation to dads by presenting recordings of some popular Christian authors and speakers who recall the positive impact their father had on their lives. In addition, Deborah Smith Pegues offers helpful strategies for ending disputes and restoring relational unity in a discussion based on her book Confronting Without Offending: Positive and Practical Steps to Resolving Conflict.

"Controlling Anger So It Doesn't Control You"

In a discussion based on his book Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion, Gary Chapman offers practical advice for dealing with anger in a healthy manner and embracing the power of forgiveness.