Pastoring can be a tough, stressful job. Most of us don’t realize how true that is because we’re only with our pastors for an hour or two on Sunday mornings and have little understanding of the time and energy necessary to keep the church moving forward. Did you know that the average pastor works 50 to 74 hours per week, doing all kinds of jobs – teacher, counselor, worship leader, business executive, even janitorial and maintenance work?
Hosted by Jim Daly, President and CEO of Focus on the Family, this half-hour program is the cornerstone of Focus on the Family's home-strengthening outreach. Focus on the Family provides biblically-based advice for marriage and parenting with heart-touching stories and help for families.
Hosted by Jim Daly, President and CEO of Focus on the Family, this half-hour program is the cornerstone of Focus on the Family's home-strengthening outreach. Focus on the Family provides biblically-based advice for marriage and parenting with heart-touching stories and help for families.
If you have unhealthy patterns in your family – passed down through generations – it can feel impossible to break the cycle. Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma affected her life, marriage, and motherhood. And how freedom in Jesus Christ set a new path for her family.
In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ.
It's inspiring when a couple goes the distance. But to have a long-lasting marriage, you need to deal with problems effectively. Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis on how they overcame a porn addiction that followed them into marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's explain why porn needs to be confronted.
If you have unhealthy patterns in your family – passed down through generations – it can feel impossible to break the cycle. Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma affected her life, marriage, and motherhood. And how freedom in Jesus Christ set a new path for her family.
Having boomerang kids in the house has become commonplace. Use these guidelines to make it a good experience for the whole family.