Focus on the Family Canada - Daily Broadcast

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.

Dr. Gary Chapman shares insights from his bestselling book, The Five Love Languages. He offers a humorous look at his own marriage and advice on how you can experience a deeper level of intimacy with your spouse.

In today’s society, a lot of families think Easter is more about rabbits and chocolate, rather than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Lepine explores various traditions of Easter, and points out the true meaning of this holiday — Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with him in Heaven!

While serving your spouse is a wonderful thing, it can only go so far. The truth is that some things will only change in your marriage when you give them to God in prayer. Ryan and Selena Frederick are on a mission to inspire couples to pray for each other for 40 days, with the goal to make it a regular habit in their relationship. They’ll address why praying Scripture is so effective, how prayer can reset your heart when you’re upset with your mate, and ways that prayer makes you a more unified couple.

Trust is found in every bond of life – in marriage, on the job, or in friendships. But to run the risk of trust is to run the risk of betrayal. Everyone has been the victim of trusting the wrong person at least once in their lives. Because we live in a fallen world, trust will be broken. But the hopeful news is that it can be mended. Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the 5 essentials of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He will also look at the different fears that keep people from trusting. When trust has been broken, rebuilding it takes time, and Cloud shares several signs that a person can look for to help reassure them of another’s trustworthiness.

Trust is found in every bond of life – in marriage, on the job, or in friendships. But to run the risk of trust is to run the risk of betrayal. Everyone has been the victim of trusting the wrong person at least once in their lives. Because we live in a fallen world, trust will be broken. But the hopeful news is that it can be mended. Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks the 5 essentials of trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He will also look at the different fears that keep people from trusting. When trust has been broken, rebuilding it takes time, and Cloud shares several signs that a person can look for to help reassure them of another’s trustworthiness.

Pregnancy is an exciting and beautiful time in the life of a couple. But, let’s be honest, it can also be a stressful and confusing time—especially for first-time dads! Aaron Sharp candidly shares about his experience as a “four-time pregnancy survivor,” sharing how he learned that his wife’s hormones were like fastballs; how he overcame intense bouts of “dad insecurity,” and how he and his wife kept their marriage strong in the midst of bringing a new life into the world.

An honest look at a pastor’s marriage that was very nearly destroyed by his addiction to work, and her suppressed feelings of loneliness and anger. Paul and Melody Westbrook explain how their marriage fell apart, and how several days of counseling at Hope Restored helped re-build it. They explain the “marriage intensive” counseling process, and give hope to couples in dire straits.

Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the contemporary evangelical church. The result has been heartbreaking for families and individuals who’ve watched a loved one deconstruct their faith. Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening, stay grounded in truth, and respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues facing the contemporary evangelical church. The result has been heartbreaking for families and individuals who’ve watched a loved one deconstruct their faith. Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett help Christians understand what’s happening, stay grounded in truth, and respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Happiness can be fleeting, but joy is rooted in faith and our confidence in Jesus. Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share the ABC (and D!) habits of raising joy-filled kids—attunement, building “bounce”, correcting with care, and developing disciplines relationally. By diving into each habit, they share how to strengthen your joy-bond with your child, even if you are a “low-joy” person. You’ll learn how to build and cultivate joy in your family.

Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the West and East coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains all of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life.

Josh and Christi Straub want to help Christian parents introduce their young children to the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection in age-appropriate ways. Exposing kids to the gruesome fact of Christ’s execution is challenging, yet the Straubs believe parents are too quick to fast-forward to the joy of Resurrection Sunday. As parents, our temptation is to shield our kids from hard emotions like anger, sadness, and shame. And yet, kids will experience those emotions – just like the disciples did. By exploring the different emotions that 1st century people experienced during Holy Week, the Straubs are equipping parents to discuss and teach their kids how to process those same kinds of emotions. The Straubs also discussed how to navigate the true story of Easter amidst the cultural traditions of chocolate, colored eggs, and the Easter Bunny.

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.

Trey and Lea Morgan give practical advice about the peaks and valleys of life together after 40 years. They explore how communication, praise, making time, spiritual intimacy, and “treating your spouse better than they deserve” will strengthen your marriage for the long haul.

When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to removing any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord.

Family advocate Katharine Hill makes a strong case for the importance of resisting our modernÂworld’s “busy is better” mindset. She will encourage you to embrace the qualities of a lion, calm yet incredibly powerful, rather than being trapped in the role of a scurrying ant.

Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.