Life Challenges

Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the June, 2015 church massacre in Charleston, South Carolina, and the Rev, Anthony Thompson, who lost his wife during the shooting, describe the event and explain how they've been able to forgive the perpetrator. This...

Joni Eareckson Tada examines the dangerous ramifications of the "right-to-die movement" and "mercy killing," and encourages listeners to consider how we can all demonstrate love and compassion to those with disabilities and end-of-life challenges.

Raul Ries came home from the Vietnam War an angry, violent man who couldn't cope with life. Years later, when threatened with divorce, he decided to kill his wife and children. As he planned his attack, Raul experienced a life-changing encounter with...

Gary Morland, author of A Family Shaped by Grace, describes how God's incredible grace saved him from alcoholism and redeemed his family.

Gary Morland, author of A Family Shaped by Grace, describes how God's incredible grace saved him from alcoholism and redeemed his family.

Let's face it – it's easy to be offended by someone while driving, or while at work, or even at home. But you really don’t have the right to become angry at others when you consider Jesus Christ's redemptive work on your behalf. On this Focus...

Let's face it – it's easy to be offended by someone while driving, or while at work, or even at home. But you really don’t have the right to become angry at others when you consider Jesus Christ's redemptive work on your behalf. On this Focus...

Bible teacher and speaker Lisa Harper explains how God used the Book of Job to teach her about finding joy in the midst of challenging life circumstances.

Pastor Timothy Keller offers some perspective and hope for those times in life when trouble and hardship causes us to question our faith in God.

Emily Colson encourages us to put our sanctity of human life beliefs into practice by extending grace and love to people with disabilities, inviting them into our lives and especially, into our places of worship.

Bible teacher and speaker Lisa Harper explains how God used the Book of Job to teach her about finding joy in the midst of challenging life circumstances.

Popular blogger Rachel Wojo recounts how God has faithfully helped her endure a series of heart-breaking events, offering hope and encouragement to listeners struggling with hurt, confusion and their faith as a result of life's tragedies.

Blogger Erin Odom describes how God faithfully provided for her family's needs during a season of financial hardship, offering encouragement and advice to listeners experiencing similar struggles in a discussion based on her book More Than Just Making...

Writer and speaker Kelly Stigliano shares her inspiring account of experiencing God's grace and healing following a turbulent past marked by drugs, promiscuity and physical abuse.