You were young and in love...then you became parents. In the midst of soccer practice, dentist appointments and laundry, where does your spouse fit in? One couple shares some fun, practical ways you can keep your love alive even when kids come along. Learn how to have a loving and intimate marriage, regardless of the season.

As a parent, it’s hard to let go of your young adult child. You’re concerned about their future choices for a career, a spouse, and most of all, their spiritual well-being. Pastor John Ortberg will offer wisdom on helping that young person to discover God’s direction, as they leave home. Encouragement for parents.

Miscommunication breeds conflict in both marriage and parenting. Doctors John Trent and Greg Smalley will help you learn how to communicate more clearly in your relationships, through the use of effective word pictures.

Carol Kent’s son took the life of another man, and in return, he was sentenced to life in prison. Learn how she stayed strong during his arrest and trial, and how God has turned a tragedy into a ministry.

You may be facing what you consider to be “unthinkable” circumstances. Well, “the unthinkable” happened to Carol Kent, when her son was arrested for murder. Her testimony will help you to trust God, even in the most challenging of seasons.

Focus on the Family aims to strengthen families, but what if a family member is no longer with you. Death is part of life and as such, the death of a loved one is an individual process. We speak with funeral directors from Bethel Funerals about how we can be more prepared when we in the position of farewelling a loved one.

Bonding and cultivating attachment between adopted children and their forever families can be a challenge, and oftentimes, it takes more than love to overcome the struggles. One woman offers insight from her family’s experience with attachment issues and suggests ways to support adoptive families.

It’s time to break up with perfect...and accept that in Christ, you are enough! Amy Carrol joins us to share about how her perfectionism led to discontentment in her marriage for over a decade, how she learned to find her value in Christ, and practical ways you can accept the messiness of marriage and life.

One of the best things you can teach your child is the joy of being “average!” We’ll examine why today’s kids suffer from too much stress, perfectionism, and limited opportunities to fail! But we’ll also help you encourage your child and prepare them for real life!

Discover why threats, warnings and reminders are ineffective ways to prepare your children for life! We’ll also describe the “love trap,” discuss why your kids always need to hear the truth, and talk about the “rudder approach” to parenting! A practical lesson for mums and dads.