Best Family Podcasts (2024)

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How Can I Get Paid Leave for My Adoption? - Weekend Wisdom 6:30

18m ago6:30

6:30

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I are starting the adoption process, and so I recently reached out to Human Resources at my place of employment and learned that I do not qualify for short-term disability (STD), so I am not eligible for any type of paid time off when baby eventually comes. …

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You Can Do This 3:17

22h ago3:17

3:17

The post You Can Do This appeared first on Montana Family Foundation.By Jeff Laszloffy

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Encouraging Marriages in Your Sphere of Influence 27:48

1h ago27:48

27:48

“Every marriage is a duet in need of great backup singers…” Join Pastor Ted Cunningham for a lighthearted look at the power of community to either support, or hurt, marriages. He’ll share seven principles every person, and church, can use to be a blessing to the marriages around them. Receive the book Greater Joy Twogether plus a free audio downloa…

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Encouraging Marriages in Your Sphere of Influence 27:48

28m ago27:48

27:48

“Every marriage is a duet in need of great backup singers…” Join Pastor Ted Cunningham for a lighthearted look at the power of community to either support, or hurt, marriages. He’ll share seven principles every person, and church, can use to be a blessing to the marriages around them. Receive the book Greater Joy Twogether plus a free audio downloa…

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Remarried? Here's What Your Kids Need: Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown 27:46

16m ago27:46

27:46

What's it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses and needs of children in blended families in this important conversation with Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant …

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Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style (Part 2 of 2) 27:51

8m ago27:51

27:51

Educational expert Cynthia Tobias discusses the three main ways that people learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, and the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Cynthia stresses the importance of recognizing that every child is different and the need for parent’s to accept their child when their learning style differs from their own. (Part 2 of…

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Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style (Part 2 of 2) 27:51

29m ago27:51

27:51

Educational expert Cynthia Tobias discusses the three main ways that people learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, and the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Cynthia stresses the importance of recognizing that every child is different and the need for parent’s to accept their child when their learning style differs from their own. (Part 2 of…

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Remarriage After Loss: Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown 30:31

6m ago30:31

30:31

Remarriage after loss is never easy. Rachel Faulkner Brown, widowed twice, shares her journey of loss, grief and eventual remarriage to her husband, Rod. Listen in to their conversation with Ron Deal about the complexities of blending families after loss. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for fam…

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Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style (Part 1 of 2) 27:42

7m ago27:42

27:42

Educational expert Cynthia Tobias discusses the three main ways that people learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, and the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Cynthia stresses the importance of recognizing that every child is different and the need for parent’s to accept their child when their learning style differs from their own. (Part 1 of…

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Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style (Part 1 of 2) 27:42

2h ago27:42

27:42

Educational expert Cynthia Tobias discusses the three main ways that people learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, and the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Cynthia stresses the importance of recognizing that every child is different and the need for parent’s to accept their child when their learning style differs from their own. (Part 1 of…

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Past Trauma, Deep Healing: Debra Fileta 30:30

6m ago30:30

30:30

Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today! Connect…

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Boys into Men 1:30

1h ago1:30

1:30

Jim Daly shares why every young man needs a caring father, a coach, or a reliable mentor who teaches him to navigate relationships, handle social pressure, and channel his strength toward a higher purpose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…

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Navigating Conversations About Body Image With Your Teen 47:25

14m ago47:25

47:25

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Does your teen seem overly concerned about how they look? Do they seem to overeat or restrict their food intake without worrying about the consequences? This interview with Dr. Charlotte Markey will help. Dr. Markey is a professor of psychology and chair of the Health Sciences Depar…

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An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning (Part 2 of 2) 26:42

2h ago26:42

26:42

Scott Hamilton is an Olympic gold medal figure skater and former national television commentator. His compelling story begins with being adopted and overcoming physical illness as a child to compete in skating, followed by cancer and multiple brain tumors. Reaching the pinnacle of his sport couldn’t fill the hole in Scott’s heart. Not until he foun…

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An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning (Part 2 of 2) 26:42

31m ago26:42

26:42

Scott Hamilton is an Olympic gold medal figure skater and former national television commentator. His compelling story begins with being adopted and overcoming physical illness as a child to compete in skating, followed by cancer and multiple brain tumors. Reaching the pinnacle of his sport couldn’t fill the hole in Scott’s heart. Not until he foun…

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Conflict Styles: What's Yours? Debra Fileta 30:03

13m ago30:03

30:03

If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need support systems. Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today!…

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Initiating Sex with Your Husband 1:30

1h ago1:30

1:30

Jim Daly shares how wives can improve the overall intimacy in their marriage and help their husbands feel much more connected and warm. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.By Focus on the Family

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The Pastor Took Me Under His Wing 1:00

20m ago1:00

1:00

Former Olympian Scott Hamilton discusses how being mentored by a pastor softened him toward the gospel. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Finish First and the audio download of the broadcast "An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y…

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Live Your Obituary 1:30

26m ago1:30

1:30

How do you know you’re living a meaningful life? One way is to think about what you’d like your obituary to say about you. Jim Daly says, “We write our own obituary every day by how we live and treat others.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…

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Initiating Sex with Your Wife 1:30

29m ago1:30

1:30

Jim Daly explains how men create better sex lives by shifting their focus in marriage from getting something from their wives to offering more of their own hearts and vulnerability. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.By Focus on the Family

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Landed My First Triple 1:00

4m ago1:00

1:00

Scott Hamilton talks about the time he won Junior Nationals in figure-skating for the first time. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Finish First and the audio download of the broadcast "An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe…

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Questions for Your Kids 1:00

16m ago1:00

1:00

Justin Earley encourages you to ask your kids honest questions about the health of your home environment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Habits of the Household and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating Spiritual Habits in your Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo…

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Hospitality Costs You Something 1:00

18m ago1:00

1:00

You might face persecution as a Christian, but Dr. Rosaria Butterfield reminds you to keep practicing hospitality. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving People Through the Truth" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you…

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Real Christian Hospitality 1:00

19m ago1:00

1:00

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield shares how showing hospitality as a Christian can help you form deeper relationships. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving People Through the Truth" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make…

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On the Same Team Again 1:00

21m ago1:00

1:00

Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi tell how praying together has helped them resolve conflicts. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your mont…

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Channel the Competitiveness 1:00

23m ago1:00

1:00

Dr. Josh Straub reminds us to use our competitive nature to make our marriage better, not fight against each other. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gif…

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Missing All Along 1:00

3d ago1:00

1:00

Former gymnast Kim Hamilton Anthony shares when she realized she needed God’s love in her life Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Unfavorable Odds: and the audio download of the broadcast "Catapulting Over a Painful Past." for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your mo…

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An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning (Part 1 of 2) 27:01

25m ago27:01

27:01

Scott Hamilton is an Olympic gold medal figure skater and former national television commentator. His compelling story begins with being adopted and overcoming physical illness as a child to compete in skating, followed by cancer and multiple brain tumors. Reaching the pinnacle of his sport couldn’t fill the hole in Scott’s heart. Not until he foun…

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An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning (Part 1 of 2) 27:01

2h ago27:01

27:01

Scott Hamilton is an Olympic gold medal figure skater and former national television commentator. His compelling story begins with being adopted and overcoming physical illness as a child to compete in skating, followed by cancer and multiple brain tumors. Reaching the pinnacle of his sport couldn’t fill the hole in Scott’s heart. Not until he foun…

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Oral Storytelling & More with Hank the Cowdog Creator, John R. Erickson 1:23:13

1h ago1:23:13

1:23:13

Today's main event is a conversation with author and audiobook narrator John R. Erickson. John published his first book and audiobook of the Hank the Cowdog character in 1983 and has been going strong ever since. J.D. talks with him about the series' origins, his work on a cattle ranch, the part that the oral storytelling tradition played in his ap…

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How to Change...And Make it Stick! Debra Fileta 28:15

11m ago28:15

28:15

You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant…

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How to Handle Cell Phone Use With a 14-Year-Old Foster Child - Weekend Wisdom 8:00

2h ago8:00

8:00

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I just became a foster parent of a 14-year-old girl. She came with a cell phone paid for by her prior foster family. I told them I wanted to take over payments. I also want to sit down with her periodically and spontaneously and ask her to show me what she’s been doing on …

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And The Beat(down) Goes On 3:59

8d ago3:59

3:59

The post And The Beat(down) Goes On appeared first on Montana Family Foundation.By Jeff Laszloffy

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Back-to-School Anxiety? David & Meg Robbins 30:44

5m ago30:44

30:44

Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. Join David & Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for familie…

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Marriage Mentors 1:30

1h ago1:30

1:30

Divorce is never an isolated event. The effects of a breakup ripple outward, often influencing a cycle of divorce that repeats for generations. Jim Daly shares a helpful solution for keeping your marriage healthy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…

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Creating Spiritual Habits in your Family 28:14

1h ago28:14

28:14

Justin Earley, a dad of four boys, shares practical ideas for parents, helping you to build good spiritual habits in your families and raise children with a strong faith in Christ. In the midst of chaos in his own busy family, Justin saw the need to make changes in his parenting to form good habits – from waking in the morning to mealtimes to bedti…

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Creating Spiritual Habits in your Family 28:14

2h ago28:14

28:14

Justin Earley, a dad of four boys, shares practical ideas for parents, helping you to build good spiritual habits in your families and raise children with a strong faith in Christ. In the midst of chaos in his own busy family, Justin saw the need to make changes in his parenting to form good habits – from waking in the morning to mealtimes to bedti…

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When Parenting = Anxiety: David & Meg Robbins 30:26

10m ago30:26

30:26

Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David & Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special Family…

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Loving People Through the Truth (Part 2 of 2) 27:43

11m ago27:43

27:43

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was a college professor and former lesbian who after spending time with a pastor and his wife began to reconsider her beliefs and choices. She now helps Christians to identify several prominent lies of the culture – including homosexuality, transgenderism, and feminism – and encourages us to lovingly engage those false ideas…

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Simple Self-Image 1:30

23m ago1:30

1:30

Two of the greatest influences on a child’s self-image are team sports and academic achievements. Jim Daly shares the most important influence of all: a loving mom and dad. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.By Focus on the Family

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Loving People Through the Truth (Part 2 of 2) 27:43

1h ago27:43

27:43

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was a college professor and former lesbian who after spending time with a pastor and his wife began to reconsider her beliefs and choices. She now helps Christians to identify several prominent lies of the culture – including homosexuality, transgenderism, and feminism – and encourages us to lovingly engage those false ideas…

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Stand Up and Shout 1:30

31m ago1:30

1:30

Even when truth is on your side, opposition can be fierce. Jim Daly explains why the world can only become a better place if you and I stand firm in the face of opposition and say, “There’s a better way.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.…

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Sacrificial Love Made Simple(r): Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn 27:27

4m ago27:27

27:27

You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports cruci…

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Predicting and Coping with Failed Adoption Matches 40:45

2h ago40:45

40:45

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. If you are considering domestic infant adoption, you need to listen to this show to better understand the possibility that the expectant mom may change her mind. Our guest is adoption attorney, Lila Bradley, who has practiced law relating to adoption and child welfare law for the pa…

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Loving People Through the Truth (Part 1 of 2) 27:44

1d ago27:44

27:44

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was a college professor and former lesbian who after spending time with a pastor and his wife began to reconsider her beliefs and choices. She now helps Christians to identify several prominent lies of the culture – including homosexuality, transgenderism, and feminism – and encourages us to lovingly engage those false ideas…

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Loving People Through the Truth (Part 1 of 2) 27:44

10d ago27:44

27:44

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was a college professor and former lesbian who after spending time with a pastor and his wife began to reconsider her beliefs and choices. She now helps Christians to identify several prominent lies of the culture – including homosexuality, transgenderism, and feminism – and encourages us to lovingly engage those false ideas…

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Episode 458: No-hitters, No-Biden, and the Elder Brother 52:52

1h ago52:52

52:52

In this week's podcast we talk about the Padres throwing a no-hitter. We talk about the Olympics. We talk about Biden dropping out. Then Joel closes us out with a devotional on the elder brother.By Fitzpatricks

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Mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn 24:51

5m ago24:51

24:51

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. Join us for Day Two with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian m…

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Stay Together for the Kids 1:29

3h ago1:29

1:29

Jim Daly shares why couples on the verge of divorce who stay together often transform their kids’ lives for the positive. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.By Focus on the Family

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Becoming Teammates in Marriage (Part 2 of 2) 27:04

25m ago27:04

27:04

Jim and Jean Daly share a positive and upbeat conversation with Josh and Christi Straub about marriage. Topics discussed include unity, supporting your spouse, navigating conflict and leading in grace. (Part 2 of 2) Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in Marriage" for your donation of any amou…

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