- 27 minutes 39 secondsHow Tiny Changes Can Build a Stronger Family (Part 1 of 2)
What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.”
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If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.15 July 2026, 6:00 am - 27 minutes 12 secondsUnderstanding How Birth Order Impacts Your Marriage
Generally speaking, firstborns are leaders, middle children are peacemakers, and the babies of the family are playful. And while it’s challenging to understand your children’s dynamics when it comes to their birth order, these traits hold true for you and your spouse, as well. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you understand how birth order plays a role in the way you interact as a married couple and shares advice on how to manage challenges in your relationship that often stem from your placement in your family of origin.
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If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.14 July 2026, 6:00 am - 27 minutes 16 secondsHow to Change Your Perspective on Life
British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead.
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13 July 2026, 6:00 am - 27 minutes 37 secondsFighting for God's Best in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Listen in to find out how they shared and processed their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other more deeply.
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Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Listen in to find out how they shared and processed their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other more deeply.
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What kind of father does a boy need? In an upbeat recorded message, the late Steve Farrar encourages men to invest time and energy into the lives of their sons, in spite of the fact that our culture emphasizes the importance of a man’s career. Steve reminds men that God wants them to love His Word deeply and teach Scriptural truths to their children and grandchildren.
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8 July 2026, 6:00 am - 27 minutes 8 secondsBeing There For Your Son (Part 1 of 2)
What kind of father does a boy need? In an upbeat recorded message, the late Steve Farrar encourages men to invest time and energy into the lives of their sons, in spite of the fact that our culture emphasizes the importance of a man’s career. Steve reminds men that God wants them to love His Word deeply and teach Scriptural truths to their children and grandchildren.
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7 July 2026, 6:10 am - 26 minutes 59 secondsHow to Represent Christ in Today's Culture
Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Christ. Hear his encouragement to meet people where they are, live as authentic examples of Jesus in everyday life, and make a lasting impact for the gospel.
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6 July 2026, 6:10 am - 27 minutes 29 secondsThe Day Independence Came
Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey audio drama celebrating America’s Independence Day! It’s an exciting journey back in time to the American Revolution, encountering heroes like Nathan Hale, George Washington, and Ben Franklin!
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3 July 2026, 6:10 am - 27 minutes 15 secondsRevolutionary Faith in the Birth of America
George Washington and other American leaders during the Revolutionary War displayed extraordinary faith in God. They attributed success on the battlefield to God, called the American people to days of fasting and prayer for the Revolution, and wrote Christian principles into America’s Founding documents. Rod Gragg recounts fascinating stories of our nation’s history and how Christians can learn from the faith of America’s past leaders. He shares about the first Independence Day celebration, and how churches today can flourish in the midst of cultural shift away from a Biblical worldview.
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2 July 2026, 6:10 am - 27 minutes 16 secondsSimple Yet Profound Ways to Transform Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
Jason and Tori Benham provide a series of practical, Bible-based principles to help couples experience stronger, healthier, and more godly marriages. They describe better ways to handle conflict, communication, and practicing “being present” with your family – especially when it’s hard.
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