Focus on the Family Canada - Daily Broadcast

In celebration of Christmas, Phil and Kay Robertson of the hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty share heartwarming and funny holiday stories from their famous family, and their faith in Jesus who is the true reason for the season.

Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of two-thousand women, J. John uses his trademark humor and compelling stories to convey four traits that God sees in each of us: We are lovable, we are valuable, we are forgiven, and we are capable.

Driving is such a great illustration for life! We encounter people and circumstances that force us to make quick decisions all while trying to protect our family and ourselves. And we have to stay in the right lane to get to where we are headed. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, pastor Kevin Thompson helps you learn how to navigate the roads of life—circumstances, situations relationships—by staying in your lane. By examining what belongs to us, what belongs to others, and what belongs to God, you’ll get a strong grasp on boundaries and how to apply them in your life.

Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, prodigals and more — using the power of God’s Word.

Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, prodigals and more — using the power of God’s Word.

Dave and Ashley Willis help couples experience a “naked marriage” where spouses can be completely transparent and vulnerable with each other. Like Adam and Eve who were in communion with God, and “naked and unashamed.” Listen as they share their love story and describe how couples need to commit to serving & sacrificing for each other to sustain a lifelong marriage. Dave talked about “emotional sunburn” where wounds from the past can make us tender & trigger anger toward our spouse. Ashley described the challenge many women feel in trying to balance marriage and motherhood.

Dave and Ashley Willis help couples experience a “naked marriage” where spouses can be completely transparent and vulnerable with each other. Like Adam and Eve who were in communion with God, and “naked and unashamed.” Listen as they share their love story and describe how couples need to commit to serving & sacrificing for each other to sustain a lifelong marriage. Dave talked about “emotional sunburn” where wounds from the past can make us tender & trigger anger toward our spouse. Ashley described the challenge many women feel in trying to balance marriage and motherhood.

Communication is a gift from God to build solid relationships with each other. Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe. She gives you the tools you need to effectively communicate and spread God’s love with those around you—and even strangers you encounter. You’ll learn how to add graciousness to your conversation so you can have stronger, warmer connections.

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk.

In an upbeat and fascinating presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar explains the meaning of Psalm 23 in the context of our roles as sheep who are led by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

In an upbeat and fascinating presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar explains the meaning of Psalm 23 in the context of our roles as sheep who are led by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Bob Lepine describes four common emotions people experience at Christmas — disappointment, stress, sadness, and joy. All too often families are looking for the perfect holiday but overlook the reason for the season — the birth of Jesus. If we can learn to relax, lower our expectations, and focus on our Savior, we’re likely to experience a more joyous holiday!

Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people.

If you’re a single parent, you’ve got the job of two people and doing all you can to keep your family afloat! On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Pam Farrel, raised by a single mom, and PeggySue Wells, a single mom of seven, offer guidance to single moms and dads as they navigate life with their children. They examine some of the best decisions a single mom can make—things like choosing to thrive, creating a nurturing home, introducing your child to Jesus, and learning to respond to situations in healthy ways. It’s an encouraging conversation for the single parent!

If you’re a single parent, you’ve got the job of two people and doing all you can to keep your family afloat! On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Pam Farrel, raised by a single mom, and PeggySue Wells, a single mom of seven, offer guidance to single moms and dads as they navigate life with their children. They examine some of the best decisions a single mom can make—things like choosing to thrive, creating a nurturing home, introducing your child to Jesus, and learning to respond to situations in healthy ways. It’s an encouraging conversation for the single parent!

Your birth order reveals some important clues about your personality and your relationship with loved ones. In today’s broadcast, Dr. Kevin Leman discusses how birth order can affect your marriage. He reveals which pairings are the most complementary, and which ones might induce more conflict. Everyone is made uniquely, and Dr. Leman wants all couples to lean into their birth order strengths to make the most out of their marriages. At the end of this engaging conversation, we open the floor to the audience so that they might ask Dr. Leman specific questions regarding the subject matter.

British evangelist J.John explains how we are easily distracted by the busyness of the holiday season, and reminds us of the true gifts God offers to all of us at Christmastime – forgiveness and salvation.

One moment of perspective changed Kay Wyma's entire mindset. Kay decided to spend the next 30 days using moments like that to intentionally pursue peace—through focusing on thankfulness, kindness, and mercy. What transpired was more powerful than Kay had ever imagined, and at the end of the “peace project,” her faith and family life were stronger than ever.

In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don't fully understand His ways. (Part 2 of 2)