Focus on the Family Weekend

By Focus on the Family

In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can lis... more

4.6

4444 ratings

FAQs about Focus on the Family Weekend:

How many episodes does Focus on the Family Weekend have?

The podcast currently has 482 episodes available.

Best of Focus on the Family Weekend

The most played episodes among Podcast App listeners.

Number 1: What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child
Your children used to be model kids—until they grew up and decided to try “adulting” on their own. As the dad of three adult daughters, Dr. Jim Burns shares practical ways to navigate this new season of parenting, keeping the welcome mat out and the opinions to a minimum. On this two-day broadcast, you’ll learn about topics like healthy boundaries, estrangement, and reconciliation with your wayward adult child. When Your Adult Child Strays
September 19, 202655min
Number 2: Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School/How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family
The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school. Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age! Then, every couple asks the question: How can we manage our money to invest in the things that truly matter? With work, family, and school, it can be hard to find balance. Russ Crosson has over 40 years of experience managing money from a Christian perspective. He gives helpful tips for “using your money to buy time” to invest in your family – whatever stage of life you are in! Backpack Faith Bring Your Bible to School Day Your Life…Well Spent Focus on Marriage Assessment
September 12, 202655min
Number 3: Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain
Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, and destructive patterns. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds, strengthen relationships, and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God’s design for human flourishing. The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery Don't Walk This Road Alone – Speak With a Counselor Share Your Story With Jim Daly Overcoming Negative Thoughts
September 05, 202655min
Number 4: Identifying Negative Strangleholds in Your Relationships /Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens
Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face—from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You’ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection. Peace Pirates What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen How's Your Marriage Doing? Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs
August 29, 202655min
Number 5: Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life
Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through these experiences. He provides encouragement and hope for couples who are currently struggling, as well as offering a preparatory warning to couples who haven’t yet faced a crisis and need to know that such crises are inevitable. Making Your Marriage a Fortress Hope Restored Don’t Let the Storms of Life Wash Your Marriage Away Dealing With Emotional Crises in Marriage
August 15, 202655min