Best of 2025: Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons
January 2, 2026 • Tim Shoemaker
Sometimes it can be quite the challenge to keep your kids engaged during family devotions. And the last thing you want is for your kids to think that God’s Word is boring! Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons. We hope all parents listening will be encouraged to pass down their faith to the next generation.
Best of 2025: Comedy Mayhem from a Midwesterner’s Mind
January 1, 2026 • John Branyan
Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains most 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.
Best of 2025: How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple
December 31, 2025 • Pastor Milan and Kay Yerkovich, Marc and Amy Cameron
Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. Based on the book How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron help couples discover their love or attachment styles, which shape behaviors, beliefs and expectations within marriage. The five love styles they describe are: secure connector, avoider, pleaser, vacillator, and chaotic (controller and victim).
Best of 2025: How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple
December 30, 2025 • Pastor Milan and Kay Yerkovich, Marc and Amy Cameron
Our earliest childhood interactions will shape how we connect and communicate with each other as adults. Based on the book How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron help couples discover their love or attachment styles, which shape behaviors, beliefs and expectations within marriage. The five love styles they describe are: secure connector, avoider, pleaser, vacillator, and chaotic (controller and victim).
Best of 2025: Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like
December 29, 2025 • Pam Farrel, John Burke
What will heaven be like? That’s a question may people ponder. And with some people experiencing glimpses of heaven when they have been close to death, we hear descriptions that exceed the boundaries of our imagination. Pam Farrel shares her vision of heaven as a result of a medically-induced coma, while expert John Burke backs up her experience with his near-death experience research and stories. It’s a fascinating discussion—full of hope and wonder—that you don’t want to miss!
Best of 2025: Tips for Planning Memorable Date Nights
December 26, 2025 • Laura Laffoon, Jay Laffoon
Husbands and wives can strengthen their relationship with a regular “date nights.” It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive ¬– simply being intentional about alone time together as a couple, talking, sharing your dreams, and no distractions! The Laffoons also recommend having fun, having a purpose for your date, and doing what your spouse most desires.
Celebrating Christmas as a Family
December 25, 2025
Gather ‘round the fireplace with the Robertson clan from A&E’s Duck Dynasty while they share their favorite family Christmas stories. On this one day Focus on the Family broadcast, you’ll hear Phil, Kay, their four sons and wives, Phil’s long-lost daughter, and Uncle Si as they reminisce and recall Robertson family Christmas memories. From duck hunting gone awry to silly Christmas antics, you’ll feel right at home!
Best of 2025: Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus
December 24, 2025 • J. John
J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers.
Best of 2025: Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus
December 23, 2025 • J. John
J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers.
Heartwarming Ways to Love the Elderly in Your Family
December 22, 2025 • Isabel Tom
In today’s culture, we fear “getting old,” and many older adults feel less valuable than they should. But Isabel Tom is encouraging families to honor our elders and cherish them — for their wisdom, experience, and availability in our lives. Also, growing older means we are still growing, still learning, and can continue to bless others.
Best of 2025: What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?
December 19, 2025 • Lee Strobel
Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural, and a lot of what we see and hear points back to God! Lee Strobel conquers some pretty interesting topics when it comes to our faith…things like miracles, mystical dreams, angels, and even ghosts! You’ll hear some solid evidence of God’s presence in the supernatural, and through this conversation, you will be encouraged to grow closer to Him.
Best of 2025: What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?
December 18, 2025 • Lee Strobel
Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural, and a lot of what we see and hear points back to God! Lee Strobel conquers some pretty interesting topics when it comes to our faith…things like miracles, mystical dreams, angels, and even ghosts! You’ll hear some solid evidence of God’s presence in the supernatural, and through this conversation, you will be encouraged to grow closer to Him.
Best of 2025: Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader
December 17, 2025 • Ann Wilson, Dave Wilson
Ann Wilson was simply trying to help her husband, Dave, become a godlier man. But Dave felt like she was constantly “booing him” as a husband and father. The Wilsons explain how and why spouses need to be more encouraging and supportive of one another, focusing on positives rather than negatives, and meeting each other’s needs emotionally.
Best of 2025: Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader
December 16, 2025 • Ann Wilson, Dave Wilson
Ann Wilson was simply trying to help her husband, Dave, become a godlier man. But Dave felt like she was constantly “booing him” as a husband and father. The Wilsons explain how and why spouses need to be more encouraging and supportive of one another, focusing on positives rather than negatives, and meeting each other’s needs emotionally.
Best of 2025: Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children
December 15, 2025 • Michelle Nietert
Kids are no strangers to big emotions. And this can be terrifying for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two children. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small!
Best of 2025: From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ!
December 12, 2025 • Sheila Walsh
Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child.
Best of 2025: From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ!
December 11, 2025 • Sheila Walsh
Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child.
Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son
December 10, 2025 • Dr. Meg Meeker
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.
Best of 2025: How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son
December 9, 2025 • Dr. Meg Meeker
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.
Best of 2025: How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Spouse
December 8, 2025 • Dr. Heather Holleman, Ashley Holleman
Communication is a key factor in any healthy relationship, especially when nurturing your connection with your spouse. Heather Holleman and her husband, Ashley share practical insights on communicating effectively within marriage while living out a gospel-centered life together. Their encouragement serves as inspiration to guide you into how to strengthen your marriage through strong care and conversations.
Best of 2025: Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits
December 5, 2025 • Dr. Gary Chapman
Dr. Gary Chapman encourages parents to embrace five timeless characteristics that will create a healthy family environment. These include a service-oriented mindset, intimacy between husband and wife, strong parental guidance, obedience from children, and loving leadership provided by the husband.
