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Dr. Greg Smalley helps parents prepare for their child’s marriage and equip them with a list of questions to ask their child’s future spouse. These questions cover such areas as lifelong commitment, core values, big dreams, communication and conflict.

Johnnie Moore describes how his encounter with persecuted Christians has transformed his faith. He shares several incredible stories about Christians living in nations hostile to Christianity, who are facing persecution and even death for what they...

Christians cannot allow themselves to become despairing or disengaged because of the perceived problems in America today. Yes, problems exist, but we are called to be salt and light to a dying world. Tim Goeglein, author of American Restoration, believes...

No heartbreak can compare to the sting of losing a child. For Lindsey Dennis, she experienced that heartbreak twice, losing two children, just hours after they were born. She’ll describe the overwhelming grief that she and her husband found in Christ, as...

When Ryan and Selena Frederick took a dream job in Switzerland just two years into their marriage, the young couple never anticipated they'd be facing a near tragedy. Ryan became very ill and learned that he had a bacterial growth in one of his heart...

Gary Thomas wants to help couples anticipate and prepare for the unexpected storms of life that will impact their marriage relationship. On this Focus on the Family broadcast, the best-selling author shares a story about his experience during Hurricane...

Greg Smalley and John Trent explain how spouses and parents can avoid miscommunication and conflict by using "word pictures," which are simple metaphors to help clarify thoughts and feelings. The discussion is based on a book by John and Greg's father,...

Financial experts Scott and Bethany Palmer discuss how couples can communicate openly about the holiday budget while navigating Christmastime expenses, gift giving, expectations and feelings of entitlement in their kids.

Clint and Penny Bragg offer hope for troubled marriages as they share their incredible testimony of reconciling and re-marrying after being divorced for 11 years, demonstrating that God's healing and restoration are always available, no matter the extent...

Many psychologists have pointed out that the coronavirus outbreak – with its emphasis on social isolation, fear, job losses and financial struggles – may lead to another pandemic – this time, of depression. Depression specialist Dr. Gregory Jantz offers...

As a young couple, Bob and Linda Lotich were in dire financial straits, but by forming a sound financial plan rooted in Biblical wisdom and sticking to it, they went from being broke to being able to give away more than a million dollars before turning...

With the government regulations to show down the spread of the coronavirus, you’re likely at home with your spouse in self-isolation. How can you spend this time with your spouse in close quarters without going crazy? Dr. Gary Chapman shines a light on...

On this lighthearted broadcast, authors Laura Schupp and Erin Smalley offer helpful suggestions to brides for establishing their new home in a discussion based on Laura's book, Our Newlywed Kitchen: The Art of Cooking, Gathering and Creating Traditions.

Not long into her marriage to her childhood crush, Rhonda Stoppe felt extreme disappointment and despair. Her husband wasn't nearly as romantic and loveable as she thought he was while they were dating. However, through prayer, Bible study, and godly...

Married couples are facing more stressors than ever before, and the tension is often heightened by being “stuck” at home with nowhere to escape or cool off. In this interview, Guy and Amber Lia share practical advice on how to recognize the triggers that...

Radio producer and best-selling author Jay Payleitner shares practical advice to husbands about how to take the initiative and “be the man” that their wives need most. With humor and lots of encouragement, he offers creative ideas about...

When you get married, you anticipate that you and your spouse will take on life's challenges together. But what if your spouse becomes the challenge? On this Focus on the Family broadcast, Ted Cunningham describes how you and your mate can improve your...