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  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
July 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM

The theology nobody assigned

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
July 2, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Revolutionary Faith in the Birth of America

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  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
July 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM

Tuesday’s Decision on Girls’ and Women’s Sports

Tuesday’s Decision on Girls’ and Women’s Sports [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW Tuesday’s Decision on Girls’ and Women’s Sports Dear Friends: Tuesday’s Supreme Court [link removed] decision on women’s sports is a win for reality. I…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Simple Yet Profound Ways to Transform Your Marriage

Simple Yet Profound Ways to Transform Your Marriage ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zw…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 29, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Cultivating a Strong Mother-Daughter Bond

Cultivating a Strong Mother-Daughter Bond ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zw…
  Plugged In · [email protected]
June 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM

Is ‘Supergirl’ Too Intense for Younger Cape-Wearing Fans?

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM

WATCH: New Short Film “Faith in America” Is Here

WATCH: New Short Film “Faith in America” Is Here ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
June 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM

What if boring is exactly what your church needs?

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Trusting God When He Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers

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  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM

Proven Strategies for Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Kids

Proven Strategies for Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Kids” [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW [link removed] Proven Strategies for Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Kids If you’re a parent, you’re surely familiar with th…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 22, 2026 at 11:26 AM

Transform Your Marriage with the Power of a Sincere Apology

Transform Your Marriage with the Power of a Sincere Apology ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &z…
  Plugged In · [email protected]
June 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM

Is ‘Toy Story 5’ a Return to Family-Friendly Form for Pixar?

Is ‘Toy Story 5’ a Return to Family-Friendly Form for Pixar? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwn…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Female Wrestler Sues Washington School District, Others for Forcing Her to Face Male Opponent

Female Wrestler Sues Washington School District, Others for Forcing Her to Face Male Opponent ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Unlock the Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage

Unlock the Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW [link removed] Unlock the Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage Dear Friends: People often think financial problems are caused by a lack of money. That&rsq…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Being the Man Your Family Needs

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  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
June 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM

When careful turns into overthinking

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Unlock the Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Faith, Freedom, and the Future of America

Faith, Freedom, and the Future of America ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zw…
  Plugged In · [email protected]
June 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Focuses on Faith … and Aliens

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Focuses on Faith … and Aliens ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM

DOJ Announces Cleveland ‘Gender Clinic’ Will Now Offer Help to ‘Detransitioners’

DOJ Announces Cleveland ‘Gender Clinic’ Will Now Offer Help to ‘Detransitioners’ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj…
  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
June 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM

The conversation is shifting (are you seeing it too?)

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM

The Good, Bad, and the Holy of Purity Culture

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  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM

Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge

Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW [link removed] Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge Dear Friends: Wrote the Apostle Paul, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circu…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM

How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits

How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zw…
  Plugged In · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM

‘The Breadwinner’ is a Safe and Silly Family Comedy

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM

Rep. Miller Introduces Resolution Declaring June ‘Family Month’ Instead of ‘Pride Month’

Rep. Miller Introduces Resolution Declaring June ‘Family Month’ Instead of ‘Pride Month’ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwn…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Building Community in Your Own Backyard

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  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
June 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Good intentions aren’t building stronger homes

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  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM

Help For When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming

Help For When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW [link removed] Help For When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming Dear Friends: Three moms — Ashley Durand, Kristen Rusch, and Dr. Jenny Coffey — are joining me …
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 3, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming

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  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
June 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM

Is AI okay for pastors to use?

[link removed] Hi John, Artificial intelligence isn’t coming … it’s already here. And like most tools, it raises an important question: Will we steward it wisely, or will it shape us more than we shape it? A recent [link removed] Barna study reveals a surprising tension …
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM

Foster Care: How Everyone Can Help

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
June 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Enjoying Marriage at Any Age

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  Plugged In · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM

'Pressure' is a Compelling World War II Drama with Less Stormy Content Than You Might Think

'Pressure' is a Compelling World War II Drama with Less Stormy Content Than You Might Think ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 4:55 PM

A Young Poet’s Pro-Life Voice is Censored — But Her Poem Goes Viral Online

A Young Poet’s Pro-Life Voice is Censored — But Her Poem Goes Viral Online ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwn…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Maintaining a Thriving Marriage in Midlife and Beyond

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  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
May 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM

The harvest is plentiful. Now what?

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  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 27, 2026 at 10:55 PM

When Quitting Isn’t an Option

When Quitting Isn’t an Option [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW [link removed] When Quitting Isn’t an Option Dear Friends: To help commemorate Memorial Day on [link removed] Focus on the Family with Jim Daly , we aired the testimony of Chad…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 27, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Tips for Building a Healthy Family

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Quitting Isn’t an Option: My Life as a Navy SEAL

Quitting Isn’t an Option: My Life as a Navy SEAL ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Plugged In · [email protected]
May 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Has Some Flyweight Fun But Includes Some Familiar Star Wars Content Issues, Too

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Has Some Flyweight Fun But Includes Some Familiar Star Wars Content Issues, Too ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM

Texas Children’s Hospital Settles with Feds for Performing Sex-Rejecting Procedures on Minors

Texas Children’s Hospital Settles with Feds for Performing Sex-Rejecting Procedures on Minors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM

A Tongue of Fire

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  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
May 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Pastors, Date Your Wife

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  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Practical Advice for Transforming Your Military Marriage

Practical Advice for Transforming Your Military Marriage ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj…
  Jim Daly, Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM

How to Help Boys Develop a Healthy Respect for Girls

How to Help Boys Develop a Healthy Respect for Girls [link removed] [link removed] DONATE NOW [link removed] How to Help Boys Develop a Healthy Respect for Girls Dear Friends: Culture confuses young men about how to treat women — like, when does roma…
  The Focused Pastor · [email protected]
May 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM

An important Christian documentary pastors should watch right now.

[link removed] Hi John, Along with the Colson Center, we would like to invite you to a special [link removed] free screening of the new documentary Truth Rising in Knoxville, TN! Brought to you by the Colson Center and Focus on the Family, Truth Rising explores the current state of …
  Focus on the Family · [email protected]
May 19, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full

Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …