Focus on the Family Canada - Daily Broadcast

Matt and Lisa Jacobson share some simple and effective ideas for showing love to your kids. You may say the words “I love you” all the time, but do your kids know how much you LIKE them? Parents need to be intentional about spending time, showing affection, and respecting their children.

Matt and Lisa Jacobson share some simple and effective ideas for showing love to your kids. You may say the words “I love you” all the time, but do your kids know how much you LIKE them? Parents need to be intentional about spending time, showing affection, and respecting their children.

Muriel began repeating her stories without realizing it. Alzheimer’s disease had begun its insidious attack and would ultimately take over her mind. Her husband left his prestigious career behind to care for her full-time. It was a decision that had been made in his heart, years earlier, when he vowed “in sickness or in health.” Hear the lessons Robertson McQuilkin learned about true love as he provided full-time care for Muriel for over a decade.

David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, and his ministry partner, Bill High, share their secrets to leaving a lasting family legacy. Learn about transferring family values to your children and grandchildren. Hear David’s inspiring stories of stewarding his business and family with a long-term mindset.

More than forty years ago, Tim and Kathy Bush married but quickly discovered loving each other wasn’t enough. Each brought childhood traumas, abuse and addiction into the relationship, and their marriage was marred by lies, infidelity and secrets. Kathy’s breaking point was when Tim caught her entering into yet another affair at the 25-year mark in their marriage. Tim’s breaking point was the result of a perfect storm: his failing business, the terminal diagnosis of his brother and severe health issues due to anxiety. As a result, Tim and Kathy finally confessed everything to each other and began the process of learning to surrender everything to the Lord. Tim and Kathy offer practical advice about how couples can begin to heal and rebuild their marriages. They stress the importance of fixing yourself first before trying to fix your spouse. And they offer 8 intentional ways couples can help their marriages flourish.

More than forty years ago, Tim and Kathy Bush married but quickly discovered loving each other wasn’t enough. Each brought childhood traumas, abuse and addiction into the relationship, and their marriage was marred by lies, infidelity and secrets. Kathy’s breaking point was when Tim caught her entering into yet another affair at the 25-year mark in their marriage. Tim’s breaking point was the result of a perfect storm: his failing business, the terminal diagnosis of his brother and severe health issues due to anxiety. As a result, Tim and Kathy finally confessed everything to each other and began the process of learning to surrender everything to the Lord. Tim and Kathy offer practical advice about how couples can begin to heal and rebuild their marriages. They stress the importance of fixing yourself first before trying to fix your spouse. And they offer 8 intentional ways couples can help their marriages flourish.

People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits to reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to be more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin.

People may wonder why God allows temptation in the first place, but He often uses our desires and bad habits to reveal His power and grace in our lives, and form our character to be more like Jesus Christ. Dr. Lutzer describes how renewing our mind and restraining our emotions, and keeping current accounts with God will equip us to fight temptation and sin.

Dino and Ashley Petrone have lived a whirlwind life — they married young, started a family, and have had many adventures remodeling homes together. They don’t want to settle for what’s “comfortable,” because they believe God has often called them to harder, more challenging paths in order to become the best couple and parents they can be!

Food is fuel, but outside—and inside!—circumstances can cause us to develop unhealthy eating habits. Amber Lia examines internal and external food triggers—things like boredom, community or event gatherings, shame, stress, and emotions that drive us to eat. With personal stories and practical advice, she’ll give you some tips on how to navigate your food triggers and exchange them for healthier, more God-honoring habits!