Life Challenges

Dave Ramsey answers Focus on the Family listener questions on financial matters, such as budgeting, debt, savings and giving.

Chris Woodruff, Kerry Zeka, and Andy Dufresne share their family stories of dealing with childhood cancer and the encouragerment and hope they received through Lighthouse Family Retreats, a seaside resort for families of children battling cancer.

Life was pretty good for Joan Brock. But her life took an turn when, within three weeks' time, Brock inexplicably went blind. In a message laced with hope and humor, Brock describes how she has triumphantly faced the trials of her life.

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs explains his difficult experience of growing up in a broken home of adultery, violence and abandonment, and how he eventually found healing for himself and his entire family through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Are you overwhelmed with too much to do? More than one-third of Americans describe themselves as feeling constantly rushed. Listen in as Dr. Richard Swenson describes how our society has increased in speed, complexity and stress.

Becky Johnson and her daughter Rachel Randolph offer women encouragement and practical suggestions from their book Nourished: A Search for Health, Happiness and a Full Night's Sleep.

Best-selling author Donald Miller candidly describes how he learned to break his past cycle of destructive relationships by identifying and dealing with shame and becoming genuine and vulnerable with others.

Grove Norwood tells the incredible story of forgiving the man responsible for his daughter's tragic death, and how God inspired him to take his forgiveness message to those in prison.

Dr. Paul Reisser, author of The Busy Mom's Guide to Family Nutrition, discusses how moms can provide their families with well-balanced, nutritious meals and overcome common challenges surrounding mealtime.

In May, 2008, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, lost their five-year-old daughter Maria. If you're struggling with a tragic event in your life, listen in as the Chapmans discuss their book, Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope.

Attorney and mediator Ken Sande helps families learn how to peacefully live with one another through the everyday disagreements of life.

Author Shelly Beach describes how she was a bitter, controlling wife and mother, how her past was impacting her relationships with family and friends, and how she ultimately found the healing she needed to move on with her life.

Judy Hampton's childhood was the "American dream" but her teen years were marred by an alcoholic father, poverty, an out-of-wedlock pregnancy and a hasty marriage. Hear how she learned to let go of expectations so Jesus can satisfied her heart.

Author Jonni McCoy shares practical ways to save money on groceries and make simple meals from scratch, as well as her personal journey of growing up in a wealthy home and learning to be frugal in order to stay home with her kids.